Send us a text On this week's episode of the USAFBL Fingerboard Podcast, we welcome a very special guest, Markov from Hangnail Ramps! We dive into the unbelievable history behind his 19,000 piece fingerboard collection. We talk about the upcoming Fingerboard Museum, and how he built one of the largest archives of fingerboard products on earth. We also get into the origins of Hangnail Ramps, the IFC era, and the evolution of park-building and physics-based design. This one is packed with histo...
Send us a text On this week’s episode of the USAFBL Fingerboard Podcast, we sit down with Mason Baker, the rider behind Father’s Skate Supply and the Texas Ranger Division. We talk about his 20-hour bus ride to Atlanta, the evolution of the American fingerboard scene, and what it means to build real community in 2025. We dive into King of the Plies, crew culture, and why the competitive circuit is finally developing real consistency. We also talk about Nationals, the road to Germany, and the ...
Send us a text On this week’s episode of the USAFBL Fingerboard Podcast, we’re live from the Southern Regional Tour Stop in Atlanta! We sit down with Parker from @223fingerboards out of Cartersville, Georgia, to talk about how he turned a skateboard brand into a fingerboard company with heart. They dive into his creative builds, his roots in skateboarding, community collabs, and his drive to give back to the scene. Parker shares how he brings unique, one-of-one pieces to life and the story be...
Send us a text On this week’s episode of the USAFBL Fingerboard Podcast, we’re live from the Atlanta Regional stop with Drew from Zeg Heads! We talk about Zeg’s beginnings, the growth of his mobile shop, and the importance of supporting local fingerboard scenes. Drew shares how sticker culture became his signature, the vision for a future Chattanooga storefront, and the inspiration behind creating a 2000s-style skate shop vibe for fingerboarding. It’s all about staying true to the culture, bu...
Send us a text On this week’s episode of the USAFBL Fingerboard Podcast, we’re live from the Atlanta Tour Stop with a very special guest, Josh from Boardparadise! We talk about the legendary Boardparadise shop in Greensboro, North Carolina, its deep roots in skateboarding, and how they’ve recently brought fingerboarding into the retail world. Josh shares how his team added parks, events, and new sponsors, transforming the local scene into a thriving community. We dive into the Hangout events,...
Send us a text This week’s episode of the USAFBL Fingerboard Podcast captures the heart and energy of Nationals 2025, a weekend that redefined competitive fingerboarding. Recorded live from Indianapolis, host Levine Cunningham sits down with national champions Mitchell Rushing, Tanner Hench, and Chris Daniels, three riders whose grit, creativity, and precision have earned them a place on Team USAFBL, representing the United States at Fast Fingers 22 in Germany. From Mitchell’s unexpected swee...
Send us a text On this week’s episode of the USAFBL Fingerboard Podcast, we’re live from the Detroit stop of the 2025 Northern Regional Tour with a special guest, Jake from Rook Fingerboards (@rook_fb)! Jake opens up about taking two years away from the scene, balancing family and work, and what inspired his comeback. We dive into the origins of Rook FB, the craftsmanship behind his true-wear ink-transfer graphics, and how he’s pushing innovation in deck making. From experimenting with custom...
Send us a text On this week’s episode of the USAFBL Fingerboard Podcast, we’re live from the Detroit Regional stop with a special guest, Adrian, the creator behind @abcparks.fb! We talk about how he brought the massive ABC Park setup to the event, the creative process behind building custom fingerboard obstacles, and the balance between functional design and artistic expression. From letter-shaped ledges to full modular parks, he breaks down months of work, inspiration, and what’s next for AB...
Send us a text On this week’s episode of the USAFBL Fingerboard Podcast, we dive into David Jones landing the Plies Mag Issue #11 cover. We talk about the Blackriver Chicago store closure and what it means for shops, brands, and the community, and we break down a sustainable shop model that actually works. We also get into Nationals weekend (Oct 10 - 12 in Indianapolis), trading cards for top competitors, and VIP plans for Fast Fingers 22 in 2026. If you enjoy the show, please like, follow, a...
Send us a text On this week’s episode of the USAFBL Fingerboard Podcast, we welcome back Matt from Pipsqueak Wheels! We dive into his journey from Long Island skater to Michigan fingerboard innovator. We talk about how a DIY mindset led him to start making affordable wheels and decks, why he sells six wheels per set. Matt breaks down his constantly evolving formulas, F0, F1, F2, FTP 95, FTP 60, and even custom mixes that ride like no other. We get into what’s next for Pipsqueak, from 3D print...
Send us a text On this week’s episode of the USAFBL Fingerboard Podcast, we welcome a very special guest, Ryan Steinwascher from Future Bound Prints and @GoofyDigits_FB! We dive into Ryan’s journey into 3D printing, from childhood diorama builds with his brother to creating fingerboard props that carry on his brother’s legacy. We talk about Michigan’s tight-knit scene, the crossover into RC cars, action figures, how painting and customizing props adds realism to his work. Ryan also drops exci...
Send us a text On this week’s episode of the USAFBL Fingerboard Podcast, we welcome Brian O’Neill and unpack a whirlwind tour: results from Portland, Philly, Detroit, and Atlanta, shoutouts to the crews who made it happen, and why this season’s “real ones” are carrying the culture. We clarify COTY Live (Best Trick), break down top-three podiums across regions, spotlight Day-in-the-Life winners, and map the road to Nationals in Indianapolis, October 10–12, including how top 10s, alternates, an...
Send us a text On this week’s episode of the USAFBL Fingerboard Podcast, we welcome Alex Nugent, aka @nugz.fb, from @radio.fbs! We dive into the evolution of the Radio FBS store in Wilmington, NC, from its origins as a private hangout to a public hub for both fingerboarding and RC drifting. We talk about the challenges of mixing RC and fingerboarding under one roof, the growth of the Carolina Fingerboard Jam, and the importance of keeping core storefronts alive. Alex also shares future plans ...
Send us a text Live from the Philly stop of the USAFBL Tour, we sit down with Matt and Geraldine from @teaktuning! We dive into the history of Teak Tuning, from Geraldine’s early DIY days in South Africa to the company’s growth into one of fingerboarding’s biggest retail names. We cover their role in helping beginners transition from Tech Deck into higher-end fingerboarding, the launch of the Session brand, and the new Comp Ready Completes designed for entry-level competitors. We also g...
Send us a text Live from the Philly stop of the USAFBL tour, we sit down with Ashley from @sessionsfingerboards, part of the @teaktuning family! This was our first chance to meet and chat in person, and we dive right into Ashley’s background in industrial design, woodworking, and art, and how that led to building handcrafted decks and obstacles. We talk about the inspiration behind Sessions, the balance between artistry and sharing the process online, and their vision for making fingerb...
Send us a text On this week’s episode of the USAFBL Fingerboard Podcast, we dive into the wild ride that was Portland! Levine shares the highs, lows, and the long haul of the first stop on tour, including stolen gear, marathon drives, and hauling Black River parks up three flights of stairs. We talk about the release of Plies Magazine Issue #10 and what it means to tie Black River’s Fingerboard Mag as the longest-running fingerboard magazine. We cover the latest community news from the NYC DI...
Send us a text On this week’s episode of the USAFBL Fingerboard Podcast, we welcome back Chris from @loosenut_fb! Recorded live in Wilmington, NC, at the RC Drift + Fingerboard event, we dive into the challenges of running a fingerboard team in today’s social media era. We talk about how sponsorship dynamics have shifted from brand-driven to rider-driven, the importance of aligning team values with brand image, and why politics and controversy can sink a reputation fast. Chris gives us an ins...
Send us a text On this week’s episode of the USAFBL Fingerboard Podcast, we’re joined by , Age Teles a.k.a Ryse Fingerboards @ryse.fb, for a deep dive into the epic crossover between fingerboarding and Skater XL. Ryse gives us the first look at the Ryse Court Map by @whynot_fs inside Skater XL, packed with legendary skate spots, iconic fingerboard obstacles, and hidden Easter eggs. We talk about how the map was built, the upcoming Skater XL contests, and how this collaboration could push fing...
Send us a text On this week’s episode of the USAFBL Fingerboard Podcast, we welcome Eli Box, aka @lost_flipper! We dive into the controversial David Jones slander and how it shook the community. We talk about the destruction, and inspiring rebuild of New York’s legendary DIY park. And we explore the rising buzz around Fingerboarder of the Year and how you can get involved. Plus, we preview the Portland tour stop, exclusive Plies Magazine giveaways, and a potential early drop of the large logo...
Send us a text On this week's episode of the USAFBL Fingerboard Podcast, we kick things off with a set of outrageous fingerboarding jokes written by AI. We talk about Plies Magazine’s historic first female cover feature, a wild new trading card updates for the tour, and all the details about the Portland regional event. We break down competition rules, power rankings, Friday night qualifiers, and the after-party lineup. We also drop some hints about an exciting new Teak Tuning collab and teas...