The Roller Skate Dad Podcast
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
Jeff Stone from the Roller Skate Dad blog opens up the world of roller skating to both the beginner and long-time expert roller skater. Discover all of the tips and tricks for becoming a better roller skater from a past artistic roller skating national champion, skate DJ, rink floor guard and skating enthusiast. Jeff interviews special guests and authorities in the roller skating, speed skating, jam skating, roller hockey and roller derby industries. Detailed analysis of how roller skates work, skate reviews, skate music and answering your roller skating questions. From the hokey pokey to the limbo to the races and doing that slow jam, Jeff's got you covered. If you wish you could roller skate to work instead of driving a car, then this is the podcast for you!
Location:
United States
Genres:
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
Description:
Jeff Stone from the Roller Skate Dad blog opens up the world of roller skating to both the beginner and long-time expert roller skater. Discover all of the tips and tricks for becoming a better roller skater from a past artistic roller skating national champion, skate DJ, rink floor guard and skating enthusiast. Jeff interviews special guests and authorities in the roller skating, speed skating, jam skating, roller hockey and roller derby industries. Detailed analysis of how roller skates work, skate reviews, skate music and answering your roller skating questions. From the hokey pokey to the limbo to the races and doing that slow jam, Jeff's got you covered. If you wish you could roller skate to work instead of driving a car, then this is the podcast for you!
Twitter:
@rollerskatedad
Language:
English
Contact:
512-348-9300
Website:
https://www.rollerskatedad.com
Email:
jeff@rollerskatedad.com
Episodes
Getting Started Roller Skating - Part 17: Getting Started in a Roller Sport - 034
7/6/2022
In this episode, Jeff goes over some of the most popular roller sports and how to get started in each one. Whether it's art, speed, roller hockey or derby, learn what to do to get going in each sport.
Duration:00:34:18
Getting Started Roller Skating - Part 16: Doing a Two Foot Spin - 033
6/22/2022
In this episode, I go over all of the details on how to do your first artistic roller skating spin - the two foot spin.
Duration:00:25:17
Getting Started Roller Skating - Part 15: Doing a Waltz Jump - 032
6/8/2022
In today's episode, I go over the first artistic skating jump with revolutions - the Waltz Jump. Come learn how to do a real jump on your roller skates!
Duration:00:26:29
Getting Started Roller Skating - Part 14: Doing the Bunny Hop - 031
6/1/2022
In today's episode, we talk all about how to do the first artistic roller skating jump - the Bunny Hop! Hop on over and check out this fun episode!
Duration:00:24:58
Getting Started Roller Skating - Part 13: Doing One Foot Turns - 030
5/18/2022
In today's episode, I go over how to do 1 foot turns (or 3 turns as they are called). I also discuss wheel durometer and choosing harder wheels for turning and spinning.
Duration:00:33:44
Getting Started Roller Skating - Part 12: Doing Two Foot Turns - 029
5/11/2022
In today's episode, Jeff goes over how to do two foot turns on your roller skates so you can level up!
Duration:00:33:32
Getting Started Roller Skating - Part 11: Doing Backwards Crossovers - 028
5/4/2022
In this episode, Jeff talks about roller skating backwards and doing backwards crossovers on roller skates. Come check out my tips on how to take your backwards skating to the next level.
Duration:00:33:07
Getting Started Roller Skating - Part 10: Roller Skating Backwards - 027
4/27/2022
In this episode, Jeff talks about skating backwards on roller skates. We discuss a few different tips & techniques to get you started with this fun roller skating activity.
Duration:00:21:16
Getting Started Roller Skating - Part 9: Balance, Standing on One Foot & Crossovers - 026
4/20/2022
In this episode, Jeff talks about the importance of balance on roller skates when you are first learning how to skate. He also discusses balancing on 1 foot and doing crossovers.
Duration:00:33:14
Getting Started Roller Skating - Part 8: Skating Forwards without Falling Down - 025
4/13/2022
In this episode, Jeff discusses how to skate forwards without falling down.
Duration:00:42:29
Getting Started Roller Skating - Part 7: Learn How to Stop on Roller Skates - 024
4/6/2022
In today's episode, Jeff talks all about how to stop on roller skates and rollerblades.
Duration:00:28:41
The Roller Skate Dad Podcast is Back!
3/16/2022
After almost 3 years away, the Roller Skate Dad Podcast is finally back! In this episode, Jeff talks about what he has been up to these last 3 years. Then, he discusses what is going on this year with the RSD website and podcast.
Duration:00:21:55
Getting Started Roller Skating - Part 4: Choosing Your First Roller Skates - 021
5/9/2019
Jeff gives recommendations on 10 skate packages so you can get your first pair of roller skates. The goal of this episode is for you to get you a pair of skates so you can follow along with the rest of the Getting Started Roller Skating series.
Duration:00:40:53
Getting Started Roller Skating – Part 3: Tips for Picking Out Your First Roller Skates Part 2 of 2 – 020
5/2/2019
Have you wanted to roller skate, but haven't gotten around to buying your first pair of skates? In Part 3 of the Getting Started Roller Skating series, Jeff finishes his tips on things to consider before picking out your first pair of roller skates.
Duration:00:31:14
Getting Started Roller Skating - Part 2: Tips for Picking Out Your First Roller Skates Part 1 of 2 - 019
4/25/2019
Have you wanted to roller skate, but haven't gotten around to buying your first pair of skates? In Part 2 of the Getting Started Roller Skating series, Jeff talks to you about tips to consider before picking out your first pair of roller skates.
Duration:00:27:34
Getting Started Roller Skating - Part 1: The Skater's Mindset - 018
4/18/2019
Have you ever wanted to roller skate, but were too afraid to try? In Part 1 of the Getting Started Roller Skating series, Jeff talks to you about getting in the right mindset to start skating for the first time. If you can walk, you can skate.
Duration:00:27:22
10 Amazing Health Benefits of Roller Skating - 017
4/10/2019
In today's episode, I cover the top 10 health benefits you can get from roller skating. We also cover other articles about health and roller skating including burning calories, toning muscles and living a healthy lifestyle through skating.
Duration:00:28:11
Building Nonprofit Roller Skating Clubs with Dave Nicholls Part 2 - 016
4/4/2019
Part 2 of my interview with roller skating performer, coach and community organizer Dave Nicholls of UK's Ipswich Skate Club. Dave talks about how he started the Ipswich Skate Club with the help of his local government and how others can do the same.
Duration:00:51:38