In this episode I share another little excerpt from my work in progress. Let me know what you think! ---- I’m working on a literary fiction novel about rollerblading with the working title ‘Fruitbooters: a rollerblading novel’, and am looking for help to set aside the time to get it done quickly and properly. It’s one small contribution towards building the ‘cultural capital’ of rollerblading. You can make a once off or regular donation at patreon.com/michaelgjames . Rewards are structured around once-off donations… but if you give regularly to an equivalent amount, I’ll make sure you get the better rewards!

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No Cliff Jump, No Cred (Draft Novel Excerpt)—Episode 191

In this episode I talk with Pieter Wijnant from Adapt Brand about the feedback on and future of the Superleggera project, changes in the 2021 product line, pump tracks and the long career of Julian Bah. --- I’m working on a literary fiction novel about rollerblading with the working title ‘Fruitbooters: a rollerblading novel’, and am looking for help to set aside the time to get it done quickly and properly. It’s one small contribution towards building the ‘cultural capital’ of rollerblading. You can make a once off or regular donation at patreon.com/michaelgjames . Rewards are structured around once-off donations… but if you give regularly to an equivalent amount, I’ll make sure you get the better rewards!

Conversation w/ Pieter Wijnant About Adapt 2021 Line, Superleggera & the Career of J Bah—Episode 190

I went to Derby (TAS) a last week ago and bladed on the pump track up there. It was pretty awesome fun. The Dales of Derby accommodation is mentioned in this episode: dalesofderby.com.au --- I’m working on a literary fiction novel about rollerblading with the working title ‘Fruitbooters: a rollerblading novel’, and am looking for help to set aside the time to get it done quickly and properly. It’s one small contribution towards building the ‘cultural capital’ of rollerblading. You can make a once off or regular donation at patreon.com/michaelgjames . Rewards are structured around once-off donations… but if you give regularly to an equivalent amount, I’ll make sure you get the better rewards!

Skating A Pump Track—Episode 189

Another little draft excerpt from my work in progress. This one about some characters getting into serious trouble skitching. --- I’m working on a literary fiction novel about rollerblading with the working title ‘Fruitbooters: a rollerblading novel’, and am looking for help to set aside the time to get it done quickly and properly. It’s one small contribution towards building the ‘cultural capital’ of rollerblading. You can make a once off or regular donation at patreon.com/michaelgjames . Rewards are structured around once-off donations… but if you give regularly to an equivalent amount, I’ll make sure you get the better rewards!

Skitching (Draft Novel Excerpt)—Episode 188

Part 2 of a long Instagram TV interview Nel Martin recorded with Australian vert skating legend Manuel Billiris (reposted with permission). Follow Nel at instagram.com/nelmartin ---- I’m working on a literary fiction novel about rollerblading with the working title ‘Fruitbooters: a rollerblading novel’, and am looking for help to set aside the time to get it done quickly and properly. It’s one small contribution towards building the ‘cultural capital’ of rollerblading. You can make a once off or regular donation at patreon.com/michaelgjames . Rewards are structured around once-off donations… but if you give regularly to an equivalent amount, I’ll make sure you get the better rewards!

Nel Martin Inteview With Manuel Billiris Part 2 — Episode 187

In this episode I re-post (with permission) the first part of a long conversation Nel Martin had with early Australian vert skating legend Manuel Billiris. Follow Nel at instagram.com/nelmartin ---- I’m working on a literary fiction novel about rollerblading with the working title ‘Fruitbooters: a rollerblading novel’, and am looking for help to set aside the time to get it done quickly and properly. It’s one small contribution towards building the ‘cultural capital’ of rollerblading. You can make a once off or regular donation at patreon.com/michaelgjames . Rewards are structured around once-off donations… but if you give regularly to an equivalent amount, I’ll make sure you get the better rewards!

Nel Martin Interview With Manuel Billiris Part 1—Episode 186

In this episode I talk with X Games vert medallist, Rollerblade and Famus rider and Cirque du Soleil performer Nel Martin about vert skating. --- I’m working on a literary fiction novel about rollerblading with the working title ‘Fruitbooters: a rollerblading novel’, and am looking for help to set aside the time to get it done quickly and properly. It’s one small contribution towards building the ‘cultural capital’ of rollerblading. You can make a once off or regular donation at patreon.com/michaelgjames . Rewards are structured around once-off donations… but if you give regularly to an equivalent amount, I’ll make sure you get the better rewards!

Double Backflips, McTwists And Making A Living As A Blader In 2021 With Nel Martin—Episode 185

A general update at the start of a new year, chatting about the direction the podcast will be going for the next few months. ----- I’m working on a literary fiction novel about rollerblading with the working title ‘Fruitbooters: a rollerblading novel’, and am looking for help to set aside the time to get it done quickly and properly. It’s one small contribution towards building the ‘cultural capital’ of rollerblading. You can make a once off or regular donation at patreon.com/michaelgjames . Rewards are structured around once-off donations… but if you give regularly to an equivalent amount, I’ll make sure you get the better rewards!

General Chat And Catch Up At Start Of New Year—Episode 184

In this episode I repost (with permission) the interview Jason Adriani did with Aussie skating legend Tom 'Fishbrain' Fry on his Instagram.  You can also watch the interview video on instagram.com/jsonadriani . Also check out Jason's 'Plastic Pushers' YouTube channel. ----- I’m working on a literary fiction novel about rollerblading with the working title ‘Fruitbooters: a rollerblading novel’, and am looking for help to set aside the time to get it done quickly and properly. It’s one small contribution towards building the ‘cultural capital’ of rollerblading. You can make a once off or regular donation at patreon.com/michaelgjames . Rewards are structured around once-off donations… but if you give regularly to an equivalent amount, I’ll make sure you get the better rewards!

Interview With Tom Fry By Jason Adriani — Episode 183

In this episode I share another early draft excerpt from my work in progress novel 'Fruitbooters: a rollerblading novel'. --- I’m working on a literary fiction novel about rollerblading with the working title ‘Fruitbooters: a rollerblading novel’, and am looking for help to set aside the time to get it done quickly and properly. It’s one small contribution towards building the ‘cultural capital’ of rollerblading. You can make a once off or regular donation at patreon.com/michaelgjames . Rewards are structured around once-off donations… but if you give regularly to an equivalent amount, I’ll make sure you get the better rewards!

Better Than Scott Davidson (Draft Novel Excerpt) — Episode 182

In this episode I share some little technical things I'm working on in my vert skating to slowly improve my amplitude and skill set. —— I’m working on a literary fiction novel about rollerblading with the working title ‘Fruitbooters: a rollerblading novel’, and am looking for help to set aside the time to get it done quickly and properly. It’s one small contribution towards building the ‘cultural capital’ of rollerblading. You can make a once off or regular donation at patreon.com/michaelgjames . Rewards are structured around once-off donations… but if you give regularly to an equivalent amount, I’ll make sure you get the better rewards!

Tips For Vert Skating Stand Up For An Air And Sit Down For Grinds And Stalls — Episode 181

In this episode I quote from Aristotle’s ‘Nicomachean Ethics’ and Elizabeth Gilbert’s ‘Big Magic’ to talk about the distinction between courage and fearlessness. —— I’m working on a literary fiction novel about rollerblading with the working title ‘Fruitbooters: a rollerblading novel’, and am looking for help to set aside the time to get it done quickly and properly. It’s one small contribution towards building the ‘cultural capital’ of rollerblading. You can make a once off or regular donation at http://patreon.com/michaelgjames . Rewards are structured around once-off donations… but if you give regularly to an equivalent amount, I’ll make sure you get the better rewards!

You Don't Have To Be Fearless But You Do Have To Be Courageous — Episode 180

In this episode I chew over some of the challenges related to managing men's and women's divisions in competitions.

Equality In Mens And Womens Competition Divisions — Episode 179

An excerpt from a very rough draft of a literary fiction novel I have planned about rollerblading, with the working title 'Fruitbooters'.

Excerpt From Very Rough Draft Of My Rollerblading Novel — Episode 178

In this episode I just share how I've been traveling with this crazy year 2020. How are you going?

Bummed Out In September 2020 — Episode 177

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