Building the Fingerboarding Community in Michigan | Cherry Jam Founder Phony Hawk | S4E175

Building the Fingerboarding Community in Michigan | Cherry Jam Founder Phony Hawk | S4E175

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2137607/fan_mail/new] In this episode of the USAFBL Fingerboard Podcast, host Levine Cunningham sits down with Wes McFadden, better known as @PhonyHawk.fb, following Cherry Jam 2026 in Traverse City, Michigan. Wes shares the story behind creating Cherry Jam, one of Northern Michigan's premier fingerboarding events, and discusses what it takes to build a thriving local fingerboard community from the ground up. Throughout the conversation, they talk about the growth of fingerboarding in Michigan, organizing free community events, the importance of supporting local scenes, running the Fingerboarding Unlimited Facebook group, sponsorships, favorite fingerboard setups, and Wes' experience helping introduce new people to the hobby. They also reflect on Levine's recent trip to Fast Fingers Germany, the future of Cherry Jam, and why community-driven events continue to shape the future of fingerboarding. Whether you're new to fingerboarding or have been part of the community for years, this episode offers an inside look at the passion, dedication, and friendships that keep the hobby growing around the world. ⚑Follow Wes McFadden⚑  Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/phonyhawk.fb  Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/c/USAFBL] ⚑Coupon Plugs - Save that Money⚑ Use CODE: "IMBACK" at checkout when shopping at USAFBL.com for 15% OFF Use CODE: "IMBACK" at checkout when shopping at pliesmag.com for 15% OFF Use CODE: "IMBACK" at checkout when shopping at fingersk8.com for 15% OFF Use CODE: "Plies10" at checkout when shopping at TeakTuning.com ⚑ Quick Links ⚑ Free Fingerboarding Magazine ➜ https://www.pliesmag.com League memberships➜ https://www.usafbl.com/leagues Patreon➜ https://www.patreon.com/USAFBL  Shop➜ https://www.usafbl.com/usafbl-store Website ➜ https://www.fingerboardingpodcast.com  Website ➜ https://www.usafbl.com/  Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/usafbl_fbp/ Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/usafbl USAFBL YouTube ➜ https://www.youtube.com/@usafbl? Podcast YouTube ➜ https://www.youtube.com/@usafbl_fbp? King of the Plies YouTube ➜ https://www.youtube.com/@usafbl_kotp? Discord➜ https://discord.gg/82jg6wMueX

Behind the Scenes at Fast Fingers 22 | Germany, Blackriver HQ and Berlin Fingerboarding | S4E174

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2137607/fan_mail/new] We just returned from Germany after attending Fast Fingers 22, the world's biggest fingerboarding event, and this episode is a complete behind the scenes look at everything that happened during the trip. We share stories from exploring Berlin, visiting Blackriver HQ, skating the brand new G Series competition park, touring Hotel Berlin Berlin, discovering hidden fingerboarding spots, and experiencing European fingerboarding culture firsthand. We also talk about Team USA, Plies Magazine, photographing the Fast Fingers World Championship, the differences between fingerboarding in Europe and America, Blackriver history, travel stories, funny moments from the trip, and what it was really like spending a week surrounded by some of the best fingerboarders in the world. If you've ever wondered what it's like to attend Fast Fingers or travel through Germany as a fingerboarder, this episode gives you an inside look at the people, places, and stories that made the experience unforgettable. ⚑Follow Gary Graves and The National Champs⚑ Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/garygraves22 Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/mitch_rush.fb Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/cdplaya0 Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/thfingerboarding Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/c/USAFBL] ⚑Coupon Plugs - Save that Money⚑ Use CODE: "IMBACK" at checkout when shopping at USAFBL.com for 15% OFF Use CODE: "IMBACK" at checkout when shopping at pliesmag.com for 15% OFF Use CODE: "IMBACK" at checkout when shopping at fingersk8.com for 15% OFF Use CODE: "Plies10" at checkout when shopping at TeakTuning.com ⚑ Quick Links ⚑ Free Fingerboarding Magazine ➜ https://www.pliesmag.com League memberships➜ https://www.usafbl.com/leagues Patreon➜ https://www.patreon.com/USAFBL  Shop➜ https://www.usafbl.com/usafbl-store Website ➜ https://www.fingerboardingpodcast.com  Website ➜ https://www.usafbl.com/  Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/usafbl_fbp/ Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/usafbl USAFBL YouTube ➜ https://www.youtube.com/@usafbl? Podcast YouTube ➜ https://www.youtube.com/@usafbl_fbp? King of the Plies YouTube ➜ https://www.youtube.com/@usafbl_kotp? Discord➜ https://discord.gg/82jg6wMueX

What Really Happened at Fast Fingers 22 | Team USA Germany Vlog & Podcast | S4E173

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2137607/fan_mail/new] Join Team USA as we travel to Germany for Fast Fingers 22, one of the biggest fingerboarding events in the world. In this episode of the USAFBL Fingerboard Podcast, Levine Cunningham, Mitchell Rushing, Chris Daniels, and Tanner Hench share their experiences competing internationally while exploring the places that have shaped fingerboarding culture. We visit ASI Berlin, tour Blackriver HQ, spend time with Martin Ehrenberger, review the new G18 contest park, and recap our Fast Fingers runs with plenty of behind-the-scenes stories from an unforgettable week in Germany. Whether you're a longtime fingerboarder or new to the hobby, this episode offers a firsthand look at the competition, community, and culture that make fingerboarding unique. Subscribe for more USAFBL podcasts, athlete interviews, event coverage, and behind-the-scenes content. Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/c/USAFBL] ⚑Coupon Plugs - Save that Money⚑ Use CODE: "IMBACK" at checkout when shopping at USAFBL.com for 15% OFF Use CODE: "IMBACK" at checkout when shopping at pliesmag.com for 15% OFF Use CODE: "IMBACK" at checkout when shopping at fingersk8.com for 15% OFF Use CODE: "Plies10" at checkout when shopping at TeakTuning.com ⚑ Quick Links ⚑ Free Fingerboarding Magazine ➜ https://www.pliesmag.com League memberships➜ https://www.usafbl.com/leagues Patreon➜ https://www.patreon.com/USAFBL  Shop➜ https://www.usafbl.com/usafbl-store Website ➜ https://www.fingerboardingpodcast.com  Website ➜ https://www.usafbl.com/  Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/usafbl_fbp/ Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/usafbl USAFBL YouTube ➜ https://www.youtube.com/@usafbl? Podcast YouTube ➜ https://www.youtube.com/@usafbl_fbp? King of the Plies YouTube ➜ https://www.youtube.com/@usafbl_kotp? Discord➜ https://discord.gg/82jg6wMueX

Inside Fast Fingers 22 | Team USA Arrives in Germany | S4E172

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2137607/fan_mail/new] Three USAFBL National Champions. One trip to Germany. One of the biggest fingerboarding events in the world. Join Levine Cunningham, Gary Graves, Chris Daniels, Mitch Rush, and Tanner Hench as Team USAFBL arrives in Schwarzenbach, Germany, for Fast Fingers 22. Recorded live inside the venue before competition officially began, this special episode captures the excitement, anticipation, and behind-the-scenes moments leading up to one of the world's premier fingerboarding events. The team reflects on earning their spots through the USAFBL Regional and National Championship series, traveling internationally for the first time, exploring Berlin and the Blackriver headquarters, and getting valuable practice on the brand-new G18 park. They also discuss what it means to represent the United States on the world stage and share their thoughts on the significance of Fast Fingers to the global fingerboarding community. This episode was recorded live inside the Fast Fingers 22 venue before competition officially began. ⚑Follow Gary Graves and The National Champs⚑ Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/garygraves22 Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/mitch_rush.fb Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/cdplaya0 Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/thfingerboarding Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/c/USAFBL] ⚑Coupon Plugs - Save that Money⚑ Use CODE: "IMBACK" at checkout when shopping at USAFBL.com for 15% OFF Use CODE: "IMBACK" at checkout when shopping at pliesmag.com for 15% OFF Use CODE: "IMBACK" at checkout when shopping at fingersk8.com for 15% OFF Use CODE: "Plies10" at checkout when shopping at TeakTuning.com ⚑ Quick Links ⚑ Free Fingerboarding Magazine ➜ https://www.pliesmag.com League memberships➜ https://www.usafbl.com/leagues Patreon➜ https://www.patreon.com/USAFBL  Shop➜ https://www.usafbl.com/usafbl-store Website ➜ https://www.fingerboardingpodcast.com  Website ➜ https://www.usafbl.com/  Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/usafbl_fbp/ Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/usafbl USAFBL YouTube ➜ https://www.youtube.com/@usafbl? Podcast YouTube ➜ https://www.youtube.com/@usafbl_fbp? King of the Plies YouTube ➜ https://www.youtube.com/@usafbl_kotp? Discord➜ https://discord.gg/82jg6wMueX

The Biggest Street Fingerboarding Competition of 2026 Has a Winner | S4E171

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2137607/fan_mail/new] The biggest multi city team-based street fingerboarding competition in the world is back! In this special Winner Winner Chicken Dinner episode, Levine Cunningham and Gary Graves reveal the official results of the 2026 King of the Plies competition. This year featured teams from across the United States and Puerto Rico battling through six weeks of outdoor street fingerboarding, video production, DIY spot building, creative challenges, storytelling, photography, and community-driven content. We break down: • The evolution of King of the Plies • Behind-the-scenes judging process • Team highlights and standout moments • DIY parks and street spots • Fingerboarding tattoos and challenge submissions • Breast Cancer Awareness Challenge donation update • Fast Fingers 22 Germany trip preview • Official 2026 placements and prize breakdowns ⚑ CONNECT WITH GARY GRAVES ⚑ Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/garygraves22 Youtube ➜ https://www.youtube.com/garygravesfb Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/c/USAFBL] ⚑Coupon Plugs - Save that Money⚑ Use CODE: "IMBACK" at checkout when shopping at USAFBL.com for 15% OFF Use CODE: "IMBACK" at checkout when shopping at pliesmag.com for 15% OFF Use CODE: "IMBACK" at checkout when shopping at fingersk8.com for 15% OFF Use CODE: "Plies10" at checkout when shopping at TeakTuning.com ⚑ Quick Links ⚑ Free Fingerboarding Magazine ➜ https://www.pliesmag.com League memberships➜ https://www.usafbl.com/leagues Patreon➜ https://www.patreon.com/USAFBL  Shop➜ https://www.usafbl.com/usafbl-store Website ➜ https://www.fingerboardingpodcast.com  Website ➜ https://www.usafbl.com/  Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/usafbl_fbp/ Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/usafbl USAFBL YouTube ➜ https://www.youtube.com/@usafbl? Podcast YouTube ➜ https://www.youtube.com/@usafbl_fbp? King of the Plies YouTube ➜ https://www.youtube.com/@usafbl_kotp? Discord➜ https://discord.gg/82jg6wMueX