USAFBL Fingerboard Podcast

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Combo of the Year 2026: $1,000 Fingerboard Competition | S4E181

2026-08-2624:03

Send us Fan Mail Combo of the Year 2026 is officially here. Levine Cunningham and Gary Graves break down the fourth annual worldwide fingerboard competition, including the $1,000 cash prize, the Dirty Dozen, judging, past champions, and what it takes to win. Submissions open September 1 and run through December 31, 2026. We also cover upcoming USAFBL sanctioned events, Plies Magazine Issue #22, FingerSk8, and more from around the fingerboarding community. Support the show ⚑Coupon Plugs - Save...

Alien Outpost | Summer Flex & the Future of Fingerboarding | S4E180

2026-08-1956:54

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the USAFBL Fingerboard Podcast, Levine Cunningham Malachi, founder of Alien Outpost, to talk about the origins of one of the Pacific Northwest's most recognizable fingerboarding communities. From opening a dedicated fingerboard shop, hosting Summer Flex, and overcoming major setbacks, to evolving Alien Outpost into a community-driven events organization, this episode explores what it really takes to grow the hobby. Later in the episode, Master Alec joins th...

How Sweets Kendamas Built NAKO | Community, Competition & Growth | S4E179

2026-08-1201:49:15

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the USAFBL Fingerboard Podcast, we sit down with Cody of Sweets Kendamas to explore the story behind the North American Kendama Open (NAKO), one of the largest and most respected kendama events in the world. We discuss how NAKO has grown over the years, what it takes to organize a large-scale community event, and the similarities and differences between the kendama and fingerboarding communities. From competition formats and event experiences to commu...

The Story of Da Vinci Caso | Skateboarding, Fingerboarding & Detroit Culture | S4E178

2026-08-0553:38

Send us Fan Mail Kevin "DaVinci Caso" Woods joins the USAFBL Fingerboard Podcast for an in-depth conversation about skateboarding, fingerboarding, music, creativity, and the culture that connects them all. Growing up in the Detroit area, Kevin shares how Rocket Power, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, and his first real skateboard sparked a lifelong passion that eventually led him to become a sponsored fingerboarder, musician, event organizer, and one of the driving forces behind Michigan's fingerboard...

How Fingerboarding Changed Forever After COVID | S4E177

2026-07-2901:14:02

Send us Fan Mail Fingerboarding has changed dramatically over the last six years. In this episode of the USAFBL Fingerboard Podcast, Levine Cunningham and Gary Graves discuss what the fingerboarding community was like before COVID, how the pandemic accelerated its growth, and how the culture has evolved. They cover the rise of outdoor street fingerboarding, DIY parks, national tours, sanctioned competitions, full-length videos, influencers, global rankings, and major events like Fast Fingers....

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