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Skateboarding icon Tony Hawk joins The Plug w/ Justin Jay to reveal why his legendary 900 is only one small moment in a lifetime on a board.He dives deep into the making of Sam Jones’ acclaimed documentary Until the Wheels Fall Off, sharing rare stories, unseen footage, and the struggles of staying true to the sport when many said he was “too old to skate.”
Hear Tony discuss:
How skateboarding pioneered video culture
Uncovered competition footage from his early days
Why he nearly turned down every other documentary offer
The personal challenges and triumphs captured in Until the Wheels Fall Off
Building a legacy that goes far beyond a single trick

00:00 – Skateboarding as the Pioneer of Video Culture
00:29 – Sam Jones’ Documentary & Unearthing Rare Footage
00:56 – Early Competition Clips No One Has Seen
01:21 – First Conversation with Sam Jones
01:49 – Why the 900 Doesn’t Define Tony Hawk
02:19 – Digging Into the Tough, Honest Stories
02:48 – Facing the “Too Old to Skate” Narrative

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The Plug w/ Justin Jay is a bi-monthly arts and culture podcast featuring unfiltered, long-form interviews with the artists, entertainers, and innovators shaping today’s world. Each episode explores career challenges, inspirations, and the stories behind music, sports, design, and politics.

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