The Truth About Getting Into Fingerboarding in 2026 | S4 E165

The Michigan Fingerboarding Scene, Sponsorships & Community | Frisky Fingaz | S4E169

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2137607/fan_mail/new] On this week's episode of the podcast, we welcome a very special guest, Janson from @friskyfingaz! We dive into the Michigan fingerboarding scene and discuss why it has become one of the most active communities in the country. We talk about local events, sponsorships, collecting setups, supporting event organizers, and what it means to represent your sponsors both on and off the table. Janson shares his journey into fingerboarding and reflects on the importance of loyalty, positivity, and community support within the hobby. The conversation takes a fun turn into music, growing older, nostalgia, and finding new passions while staying true to yourself. If you enjoy the show, please like, follow, and share! ⚑CONNECT WITH FRISKY FINGAZ⚑  Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/friskyfingaz 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

Cleveland Bolt Co RESPONDS | Tristan Speaks On The Fallout, Drama & Allegations | S4E168

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2137607/fan_mail/new] On this week’s episode of the USAFBL Fingerboard Podcast, we sit down with Tristan from Cleveland Bolt Co for Part 2 of one of fingerboarding’s most talked-about stories right now. After Part 1 featuring Mondo’s perspective, Tristan joins the podcast to respond to the allegations, explain his side of the fallout, and talk about what really happened behind the scenes during the rapid rise of Cleveland Bolt Co. We also dive deep into the current state of fingerboarding, hype culture, consumerism, tuning, hardware, and what it takes to build a successful fingerboard brand in today’s scene. ⚑CONNECT WITH TRISTAN⚑  Instagram ➜  https://www.instagram.com/tankedandtatted Instagram ➜  https://www.instagram.com/cle.bolts 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

Fingerboarding’s Biggest Startup Fallout? | Cleveland Bolt Co Drama Explained | S4E167

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2137607/fan_mail/new] On this week’s episode of the USAFBL Fingerboard Podcast, we sit down with Mando from Cleveland Bolt Co for one of the rawest and most emotional interviews we’ve ever recorded. We talk about the rapid rise of Cleveland Bolt Co, launching one of fingerboarding’s fastest-growing hardware brands, the success at Fingerboard Con 2026, and the shocking fallout that happened behind the scenes just days later. Mando opens up about friendship, business partnerships, loyalty, legal issues, startup mistakes, brand building, and what really happened during the split between the founders of Cleveland Bolt Co. If you enjoy the show, please like, follow, and share! 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

From Local Fingerboarding Events to World Championships | S4 E166

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2137607/fan_mail/new] On this week’s episode of the podcast, we break down the rapidly growing USAFBL ecosystem, the return of @Fingersk8, and the explosive start to the 2026 sanctioned event season. With sanctioned events popping up across the country, local fingerboarding communities are moving up through official rankings, medals, qualification pathways, and the road to Regionals, Nationals, and beyond. We also dive into King of the Plies 2026, the upcoming USAFBL trip to Germany for Fast Fingers 22, and the future of competitive fingerboarding as the 2027 season begins taking shape. Plus, we cover new FingerSk8 products, USAFBL obstacles and parks hitting shops nationwide, and what’s next for the growing competitive fingerboarding scene. 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 Truth About Getting Into Fingerboarding in 2026 | S4 E165

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2137607/fan_mail/new] On this week’s episode of the podcast, we welcome special guest Corey @hoshikuzuuu, a brand new fingerboarder who got into fingerboarding in late 2025. We hit the road to the Gary Graves skatepark grand opening in Corydon, Indiana to compare the experience of getting into fingerboarding in 2026. We talk about Corey’s journey from modern fingerboarding community, attending his first events, learning tricks, buying setups, contest intimidation, social media, and the difference between watching fingerboarding online versus experiencing it live in person. This episode gives a rare look at fingerboarding through the eyes of a brand new fingerboarder entering the scene in 2026. ⚑CONNECT WITH COREY⚑   Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/hoshikuzuuu  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