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Center of Gravity: A PlainStory Podcast

Nebraska Public Media

Center of Gravity is the story of the Midwest misfits and punks, who loved skateboarding before it was commodified, before it was cool, and definitely before it became an Olympic sport. Hear it straight from those keepers of speed, power, and style, who have been pushing across the heartland since the beginning.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes7Founded5 years ago
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Skateboarding is the future. Meet Omaha legend Danny Mayer. His raw, innovative style on the vert-ramp at the X-Games helped the sport reach a wider audience. Today, skate parks are popping up everywhere, providing the next generation of kids more op... more

Skateboarding is life. Midwest legend Donny Diederich was raised in South Omaha in the early 1980s. He tells crazy stories about the old-school skate scene and also explains how easy it is for a kid growing up on the streets to slide into trouble—big... more

Skateboarding is creativity. The self-made, DIY ethos of skateboarding is the heart and soul of this subculture. From the earliest days of the skate scene, skaters have been out there making and doing, creating the world they want to live in—one clip... more

Skateboarding is legendary. The Nebraska DIY skate scene burst on the national stage in September 1983. That year, Fausto Vitello, founder of Thrasher magazine in San Francisco, California, was looking for the country’s best skate ramps in unexpected... more

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 31 ratings
  • Love

    I saw this roll out in the news and on socials, but I loved hearing the back story in everything. Honesty I would listen to Conny tell any story. Hope to hear more. I really appreciated all the layering in this story.

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    Hirdly
    United States4 years ago
  • Great introspective on counter culture

    I didn’t grow up skateboarding but i did grow up in the hardcore scene and I loved hearing about the culture and how it changed peoples life trajectories, much like hardcore did for me.

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    5
    persiafan1000
    United States4 years ago
  • Dope podcast.

    If you’re a skater, were a skater in your youth or just skate curious, this is for you. So many memories are brought up while listening to the passion behind a subculture and now sport that I was a part of and thought I’d never give up. Two busted up ankles and twenty years later I can still smash around and land a kick flip here and there. And so far with each episode I listen to I want to run out and hit my local shop for a new board. A Mexican American myself I hear my story through the host’... more

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    5
    edw_78
    United States5 years ago

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