About this episode

Danny Gonzalez shares his journey in skateboarding, discussing his early influences and experiences.

Welcome back, and thank you all for your patience. Let’s get right down to business, with none other than skateboard LEGEND- Danny Gonzalez. With an unmistakable style, and trick selection. This Texas native hit the scene like no other in the mid-90s. Today, he’s here to share his journey with us at WCRP on Skateboarding. Tune in, as Danny talks his humble beginnings in San Antonio, TX & first sponsors Hot Rod & GoodTimes Skateshop. How filming local videos, and building an organic buzz led to his first major sponsor. Shares early influences, including Rodney Mullen, Ronnie Bertino & Adam McNatt. Truth be told: this interview will shock lots of you. We all thought Danny was one of them new skaters. Whole time, this dude started in 1987.. he’s a student of the game, that passed with straight A’s. Tap into Part 1 of our interview, and thanks again Danny for your time! 📸:Seu Trinh

People in this episode

Host: Clyde Singleton

Guest: Danny Gonzalez

Topics covered

• skateboarding
• interview
• history
• personal journey
• influences

Keywords

• Danny Gonzalez
• skateboarding
• interview
• Rodney Mullen
• San Antonio
• 90s skate culture
• influences

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hot Rod, GoodTimes Skateshop

Places: San Antonio, TX

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