CLYDE SINGLETON | Talkin' Schmit 248

In this candid interview, Clyde Singleton shares his raw experiences with skateboarding, mental health, and navigating life after skateboarding. He discusses the realities of the skateboarding industry, the importance of authenticity, and the struggles of mental health and recovery. Lots of wild stories including going to Vegas on a private plane with Tony Hawk, confronting Jim Gray at a So-Cal skatepark, getting jumped in a rehab facility, Arco on stage at the Hall of Fame awards, and much more... UPDATE: This interview was conducted 5.30.26 Since then Clyde has returned to his home in Florida and is doing great. --------------------------------------- Join "THE ONE's" and become a MEMBER: http://www.youtube.com/talkinschmit/join --------------------------------------- SUBSCRIBE NOW: https://bit.ly/2RYE75F --------------------------------------- Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Catching Up with Clyde Singleton 10:51 The Struggles of Healthcare and Sobriety 13:41 Besides Jim Gray I've Had a Pretty Good Mark 20:28 Reflections on Career and Personal Growth 29:57 Skateboarding Legends and Personal Experiences 34:59 Therapy and Personal Growth 44:30 Ego Is Not Your Amigo (More Jim Gray) 47:50 Put Kevin Baekel on DGK! 53:29 If you can't decide which griptape to use, don't talk to me about politics 57:49 Hall of Fame and Recognition in Skateboarding 01:05:51 Politics and Religion in Skateboarding 01:26:34 The Importance of Friendship 02:35:54 Pioneering New Paths in Skateboarding --------------------------------------- INTRO MUSIC: "Mary's Cross" by Natur INTERVIEW & EDITED: Greg "Schmitty" Smith CREDITS MUSIC: “Adirondack gate” by Shane Medanich CLOSING MONOLOGUE: Noelle Fiore EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Sharal Camisa Smith SMFM MUSIC DIRECTOR: Shane Medanich   / onsmfm   PRODUCED BY: ⁨@Nomad_Skateboarding⁩ ⁨@jacobstokley93⁩ ​ ⁨@BillyRabon⁩ SMFM GUEST BAND: The Tasty Sandys (www.instagram.com/chainsaw.magazine) WEBSITE: https://talkinschmit.com/ YOUTUBE:    / talkinschmit   INSTAGRAM: @Talkin_Schmit FACEBOOK:   / talkinschmit   --------------------------------------- CONTACT with comments or suggestions: TalkinSchmit@Gmail.com --------------------------------------- SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: BLOOD WIZARD (http://bloodwizard.com/) BLUE PLATE (http://www.blueplatesf.com/) ORO COFFEE (http://www.instagram.orocoffeeroasters_sf --------------------------------------- #skateboarding #Skateculture #ClydeSingleton #TalkinSchmit #Podcast