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The Brain Drain Skateboarding show with Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor

Brain Drain Show
Red Bull
Blueprint Skateboards
South Africa
Element Skateboards
James Harris
Skate Tales
Bomber
Nike
Tim Crawley
Olympics
Anthony Claravall
Death Skateboards
New Balance
RAD Footwear
Cliché Skateboards
VX1000
Shorty's
Marc Brinkers
UK Skateboarding
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The UK's #1 skateboarding podcast. Hosted by Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes75Founded3 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Brain Drain Episode 75 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠 Get comfortable as we dive into just over an hour and a half of incredible skateboarding history with the absolutely legendary Jérémie Daclin 👑In this episode we the humble beginnings ... more

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Brain Drain Episode 74 with Forde Brookfield, Adam Aulaqi & Nick Richards 🧠 Get comfortable as we dive into nearly 2 and a half hours of incredible skateboarding history with the absolutely legendary @MannySantiagoVids alongside Nick Richards & Adam... more

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Brain Drain Episode 73 with Forde Brookfield & Special Guest Presenter Nick Warman 🧠 Get comfortable as we dive into 3 hours of incredible skateboarding history with the legendary skateboarding archivist & all round historian @scienceversuslife aka ... more

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Brain Drain Episode 72 with Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor 🧠 Get comfortable as we dive into over two hours of pure Mancunian madness with none other than British skateboarding royalty Ben Grove 🔥In this episode we discuss Bens history history w... more

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Recent Guests

Jérémie Daclin
Founder of Cliché Skateboards and key figure in European skate brands
Cliché Skateboards
Episode: Jérémie Daclin of Cliché Skateboards | Brain Drain Show #75
Manny Santiago
Professional skateboarder and RAD Footwear collaborator
RAD Footwear, Echō, Sandlot Times, Famous Clothing
Episode: Manny Santiago of R.A.D Footwear, Echō Untld, Sandlot Times & Famous Clothing | Brain Drain Show #74
Nick Richards
UK skateboarder featured on guest cam
UK skate scene
Episode: Manny Santiago of R.A.D Footwear, Echō Untld, Sandlot Times & Famous Clothing | Brain Drain Show #74
Adam Aulaqi
Skateboarder and co-host/guest on this episode
Various brands as discussed
Episode: Manny Santiago of R.A.D Footwear, Echō Untld, Sandlot Times & Famous Clothing | Brain Drain Show #74
Neil Macdonald
Special guest, author of the book on UK skateboarding
Self-employed researcher/author, Sidewalk involvement implied
Episode: Neil Macdonald's "ELSEWHERE" Book & the story of UK skateboarding | Brain Drain Show #73
Ben Grove
Skateboarder featured guest discussing career and era
Episode: Ben Grove of Blueprint Skateboards, Unabomber Skateboards & Supra Footwear | Brain Drain Show #72
Dee Collins
Pro skateboarder known for tech skating and New Balance collaboration
New Balance, National Skateboard Co, DGK (historical)
Episode: Dee Collins of New Balance Numeric, National Skateboard Co & Ireland | Brain Drain Show #71
Dan Webz
Special guest, skateboarder and content creator
Escapism Skateboards / Skate media
Episode: Dan Webz of Escapism Skateboards | Brain Drain Show #70
Dan Cates
Oldest professional skateboarder, birthday guest
Death Skateboards (discussed)
Episode: Dan Cates 50th Birthday Special | Brain Drain Show #69

Hosts

Forde Brookfield
Host of The Brain Drain Skateboarding Show and related iterations; central to interviewing long-form with prominent skaters and industry figures.
Toby Batchelor
Co-host with a focus on guiding conversations, humor, and industry insights across long-form skate discussions.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 71 ratings
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    Uk skate nerd heaven

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    geetonmgee
    United Kingdoma year ago
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    Good but the hosts interrupt a lot

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    geetonmgee
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Brain Drain enhances your brains

    If you listen to this you are and will be immersed deep into deep skate culture ftom the UK, though skateboarding knows NO boundaries. The presenters are knowledgable, entertaining and have a wierd, enigmatic and spiky rapport.

    An investment of anyones tome (if you are a skate hero/nerd).

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    the smiddy
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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Skate nerds will be in heaven, great depth on UK history.
Hosts bring knowledge and banter that keep stories engaging.
Authentic, behind-the-scenes insight into skate culture and sponsorships.

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Jérémie Daclin of Cliché Skateboards | Brain Drain Show #75
Q: What made the Fully Flared collaboration with Lakai significant for Cliché?
The collaboration was driven by a gentleman's agreement to share the best tricks for an all-time video, leveraging Lakai's prominence to showcase European riders while ensuring high-quality footage from French Fred; it helped elevate Cliché's status globally without compromising the team's identity.
James Harris on Filming, VX1000's, Beating Cancer & Little Paradise | Brain Drain Show #57
Q: How did you transition from skating videos to medical documentary work?
James pivoted after losing his prior role and saw an opportunity to expand his filming into conferences, hospital settings, and patient interviews, leveraging the budget and storytelling skills from skate videos to convey complex information.
Paul Alexander & Ignacio Echeverría with Tim Crawley | Brain Drain Show #60
Q: How did you approach making such sensitive documentaries about Paul Alexander and Ignacio?
Tim explains he built a careful, respectful approach, collaborated with producers, obtained access with consent, and used interviews and archival footage to tell the stories truthfully while protecting the subjects.
Largest Skate Video Collection Ever w/ SK8 Video Freak | Brain Drain Show #63
Q: What motivates you to digitize and archive skate videos so aggressively?
To preserve skate culture and history, ensuring future generations have access to the full context of how tricks, parks, and media evolved; it's about building an encyclopedic archive and sharing it through institutions and museums.
Dee Collins of New Balance Numeric, National Skateboard Co & Ireland | Brain Drain Show #71
Q: What does a typical New Balance sponsorship path look like for Dee?
It includes trips, access to shoots, and a collaborative approach where Dee contributes video parts and images. The team supports him with flights and logistics, while Dee focuses on producing content and advancing his skating and storytelling.

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A long-running, in-depth chat show that centers on skateboarding's history, culture, and business from a UK perspective. Episodes regularly feature veteran skaters, brand founders, videographers, and industry insiders who share origin stories, behind-the-scenes brand dynamics, tours, video culture, sponsorships, and personal journeys through addiction, mental health, and aging in a fast-changing scene. Listeners get candid anecdotes, nostalgia, and practical insights into product development, media, and the evolving skate ecosystem, making it valuable for prospective guests and brands seeking authentic perspectives on skate culture and sponsorships. A notable strength is the show's mix of intimate storytelling, era-defining memories, and ra... more

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Jérémie Daclin
2. Manny Santiago
3. Nick Richards
4. Adam Aulaqi
5. Neil Macdonald
6. Ben Grove
7. Dee Collins
8. Dan Webz

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