Emile, Ultraman, and Pros On YouTube. April 19, 2026. Mostly Skateboarding Podcast.
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The Mostly Skateboarding Podcast dives into the evolving relationship between pro skaters and YouTube, questioning whether the platform has finally shed its 'corny' reputation or remains a space for clickbait and shallow content. The hosts debate the decline of skateboarding’s 'cool factor'—once embodied by wild lifestyles and rock-star personas like Hosoi and Menace—now overshadowed by corporate sponsorships, algorithmic curation, and the rise of streamers. They argue that the absence of aspirational lifestyle content, where skaters live boldly and unapologetically, has left a void. Emile Laurent’s Portland part and Lurk NYC’s 'Ultraman' video are praised for capturing raw, authentic city energy and gritty terrain, proving that great skate content still thrives when it’s grounded in place, effort, and personality. The conversation culminates in a rallying cry: skateboarding needs more 'swag'—not just gear, but the audacious, unfiltered lifestyle that once made it cool. From gold chains and Honda Civics to jet skis and custom cars, the hosts dream of a return to a culture where skating isn’t just tricks, but a full, glamorous, rebellious life.
Skateboarding’s 'cool factor' has declined because modern content lacks aspirational lifestyle footage that once made skaters feel like rock stars.
YouTube is now a better platform than Instagram or TikTok for skate content due to superior searchability and longer-form storytelling.
Pro skaters like Cater, Ryan Lay, and Brad Cromer are creating authentic, behind-the-scenes content that blends skating with real life, but it’s still not enough.
Portland’s rough, moss-covered streets and DIY culture make it a unique, challenging, and deeply authentic skate destination worth visiting.
The absence of 'swag'—bold fashion, cool cars, unapologetic lifestyles—has made modern skateboarding feel less exciting and less aspirational.
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Portland’s Rise: Emile Laurent & Lurk NYC’s Ultraman
“Portland is called the city of roses, you know, lots of foliage, flora, whatever you want to call it, you know, moss everywhere, like moss in the cracks on a ledge that people are skating and that kind of thing.”
The Grit of Portland: Weather, Wheels, and Work
The hosts explore the physical challenges of skating in Portland—rough sidewalks, relentless rain, and the need for small wheels like 52mm. They debate whether the city’s difficulty is a barrier or a badge of honor for true skaters.
The Death of the Rock Star Skater
“You remember like thinking about like old ABC News, Peter Jenning, like this feels like this would be a great special report. You'd get all the skate podcasts together. We'd have a big ass round table.”
YouTube’s New Wave: From Corny to Culturally Relevant
The hosts assess the shift from vlogging as a joke to a legitimate medium. They praise Ben DeGrode, Cater, and Ryan Lay for blending skateboarding with real life, but question whether the platform can ever recapture the magic of old-school videos.
The Swag Crisis: Why Skateboarding Feels Bland
“We need to bring swag back to skateboarding. That's it. That's what's missing.”
“We need to bring swag back to skateboarding. That's it. That's what's missing.”
“The American dream in skateboarding was a gold chain, Honda Civic, preferably with rims, and an apartment somewhere in central LA, preferably in Hollywood.”
“You remember like thinking about like old ABC News, Peter Jenning, like this feels like this would be a great special report. You'd get all the skate podcasts together. We'd have a big ass round table.”
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patrick cagongo
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jason from frozen and carbonite
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emile laurent
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lurk nyc
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ultraman
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cater
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ryan lay
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brad cromer
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