The Sk8LikeYou Podcast

Sk8LikeYou Podcast Episode 121: Ebony aka Coach E. of Step & Skate

On Episode 121 of the SK8LIKEYOU Podcast, I had the opportunity to sit down with Ebony, better known throughout the skating community as Coach E, founder of Step & Skate. Coach E shares her skating journey, how she found her passion for teaching, and what inspired her to create Step & Skate. Since launching the movement in 2022, she has helped countless skaters build confidence, improve their skills, and find their place within the skating community. We talk about the importance of quality skate instruction, the challenges and rewards of building a brand in the skating world, and how skating continues to impact lives both on and off the floor. Coach E also shares stories from her travels, her experiences teaching across the country, and her vision for the future of Step & Skate. This was a great conversation about growth, leadership, community, and the power of roller skating to bring people together. Whether you're just getting started or you've been rolling for years, there's something in this episode for everyone. Thanks for listening to the SK8LIKEYOU Podcast. Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with your skate family. #SK8LIKEYOU #CoachE #StepAndSkate #RollerSkating #SkateCulture #SkateLessons #JamSkating #Podcast #SkateCommunity #RollerSkateLife

Sk8LikeYou Podcast Episode 120: Tim Arnold

On this episode of the SK8LIKEYOU Podcast, I’m joined by Tim Arnold for a conversation that goes far beyond skating. March 15, 2026 would become a date that changed everything for Tim and his partner Megan. While traveling home from one of the biggest shuffle skating events in the country, the two were involved in a devastating car accident that left Megan with catastrophic injuries. What happened next says everything about the skating community. Tim explains that he has only been seriously skating for about five years, but in the middle of one of the hardest moments of their lives, none of that mattered. Support immediately began pouring in from skaters and supporters around the world. Messages, encouragement, prayers, and even real financial help came from people who understood how overwhelming the toll of something like this can become. The skate community showed up for Tim and Megan in a way they never could have imagined. Despite everything they continue to face, their spirits remain unbelievably strong. Tim wanted to make sure everyone who reached out knows just how grateful they truly are as Megan continues her healing journey. This is a powerful episode about resilience, perspective, community, and the people who show up when life changes in an instant. #SK8LIKEYOU #SK8LIKEYOUPodcast #RollerSkating #ShuffleSkating #SkateCommunity #RhythmSkating #RollerSkateCommunity #SkatersSupportingSkaters #SkateLife #RollerSkaters #CommunityOverEverything #StrongerTogether #HealingJourney #KeepRolling #LifePodcast #SkateCulture #SupportSystem #Inspiration #Resilience #RollerSkateLove #PassionNotPopularity #VoicesAmplified #CraftedWithoutCompromise #MeganStrong #skatefamily

Sk8LikeYou Podcast Topic Show Episode 119: What Makes a Successful Rink with Brad Armstrong

This month on the SK8LIKEYOU Podcast Topic Show, I’m joined by co-host Liz Brown of Rink Rat Chat and special guest Brad Armstrong, owner of multiple roller skating rinks across the United States including Roller Kingdom in Reno, Nevada, The Rink in Sacramento, California, Top Gun Skate Center in Fallon, Nevada, and Cortland Roller Rink in Cortland, Ohio. In this episode, we sit down and talk about what actually makes a roller rink successful. Brad gives real insight from the owner’s perspective about why some rinks thrive while others struggle to survive. We talk about the biggest mistakes rink owners make, how skating culture has changed over the years, what skaters expect from a modern rink experience, and what it really takes behind the scenes to keep a rink operating successfully. This conversation goes far beyond just business. We talk about community, music, culture, leadership, consistency, and the responsibility that rink owners have in helping keep roller skating alive for future generations. If you’ve ever wondered why some rinks become legendary while others disappear, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. New episodes every Sunday. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music, and iHeartRadio. #SK8LIKEYOU #RinkRatChat #BradArmstrong #RollerSkating #RollerRink #SkateCulture #ShuffleSkating #RhythmSkating #JamSkating #RollerRinkOwner #SkatingCommunity #Podcast #SkateLife #SupportYourRink #TopicShow

Sk8LikeYou Podcast Episode 118: Rodney Gaskins aka Clutch

Episode 118 of the SK8LIKEYOU Podcast features Pittsburgh’s own Rodney Gaskins-Acie, better known as Clutch. From skating and community building to education and creating opportunities for others, Clutch represents the kind of passion that keeps roller skating culture alive far beyond the rink floor. As part of the growing Pittsburgh skate movement and the PGH SK8 Collaborative, he’s helping push skating forward while staying connected to the people and culture that shaped him. Don't forget to follow Clutch at instagram.com/CLUTCH.CONNECTS9 In this episode, we talk about the importance of community, the energy behind Pittsburgh skating, and what it means to use skating as a tool for connection, creativity, and impact. Clutch opens up about his journey, the mindset that drives him, and why skating continues to bring people together across generations and backgrounds. If you love hearing real stories from people putting in work both on and off the floor, this one is for you. Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and everywhere you stream podcasts. #SK8LIKEYOU #SK8LIKEYOUPodcast #RodneyGaskins #Clutch #RollerSkating #QuadSkating #ShuffleSkating #SkateCulture #PittsburghSkating #PGHSk8 #SkateCommunity #SkateLife #RollerRinkCulture #AdultSkate #SkatersOfInstagram #RhythmSkating #JamSkating #SkatePodcast #CommunityThroughSkating #KeepRolling

Sk8LikeYou Podcast Episode 117: Spring Bling BONUS Show

This bonus episode of the SK8LIKEYOU Podcast was recorded live on location at the legendary Cortland Roller Rink during Spring Bling 2026. From skating legends who helped shape the culture, to the regulars who keep these sessions alive every week, to the next generation already carving out their own lane, this episode is all about the people who make roller skating what it is. Throughout the night I grabbed conversations with skaters from every era and every style to talk about what keeps them rolling, how the culture continues to evolve, and why events like Spring Bling still matter. Different perspectives, different stories, but the same love for skating that connects everybody in the building. This is the kind of episode that captures the energy you can only get inside a packed rink during a major event. The music, the stories, the history, the laughs, the generations all sharing the same floor together. Real conversations with real skaters exactly where skaters live. #SK8LIKEYOU #SpringBling2026 #RollerSkating #QuadSkating #ShuffleSkating #SkateCulture #RollerRink #CortlandRollerRink #SkateCommunity #JamSkating #RhythmSkating #SkateLife #SkatingLegends #NextGeneration #OnLocation #Podcast #SkateEvent #AdultNight #RollerSkateCulture