Eskate from Reality
Explore how impactful the positive and tolerant environment is that roller skaters are ushering into the real world. We will dive into interesting discussions with real skaters, focusing on what makes them queer while hopefully having a laugh together. Contact us: info@eskatefromeality.com
Episodes
17 episodes
Ep. 16 Part 2: "Shop Talk" - Rinks, retail, and revamping your setup
Hi Friends! Thank you to those who have given us valuable feedback, we absolutely love hearing from you listeners. Today's episode is our second episode, and last, of the "Shop Talk" series. We expected you all to love Christina and this series...
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Episode 16
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1:34:30
Ep. 15: "Ouchie!" - Injury, recovery, and other fun stuff
Hey friends! We're back with another long episode, of course, because we love rambling! Listen in to this episode, you won't regret it, we promise. We talk about Ash's big injury (spoiler alert: her skates may have saved her life
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Episode 15
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1:43:20
Ep. 14 Part 1: "Shop Talk" - Skateworld and Fritzy's Skate Shop (Ft. Christina Stang)
Hey y'all! Thank you to those who have stayed with us while we go through some changes and "construction." We hope you enjoy the first part of another series we titled, "shop talk." We plan to have many more conversations in both the treehouse ...
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Episode 14
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54:09
Ep. 13: "Special Announcement!" - keeping it CORE in the treehouse
In this episode of Eskate from Reality, Trey and Ashleigh address their recent M.I.A. and offer some insight into PRIDE and their experiences. Plus, stay tuned until the end of the episode for a VERY special announcement! Without spoiling any o...
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Episode 13
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59:54
Ep. 12: "Breaking the Mold" - Individuality & self-expression through skating
Hey friends! In this episode, we discuss some corrections from the last episode and finally address what makes US queer. We hope you find the topic relatable and are excited about our *very, very late* episode. Individuality and self-expression...
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Episode 12
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59:01
Ep. 11: "Hate in the Real World, Love in the Skate World" - A debrief on AAPI and hate infiltration (ft. Kayla Andalis)
Hi Skaters! In this episode, we have the unique opportunity to discuss AAPI hate with our guest star, Kayla, and get a better understanding of her struggles as an Asian American. We also address the infiltration of hate in our community, and ho...
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Episode 11
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1:10:37
Ep. 10: "A Balance of Skating and Health" - Skating's place in mental health (ft. Maddie Eaton)
Join Ashleigh and Trey in episode 8 of Eskate from Reality! We're so excited to introduce you to our *virtual* guest star this week, Maddie Eaton (@punkygirlsk8s). In this episode, we discu...
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Episode 8
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40:55
Ep. 9: "Ableism" - Radically reimagining skate spaces as accessible (ft. Danielle Mireles)
Hey skaters! We're absolutely thrilled to have the opportunity to learn from an expert advocate and educator in the disabilities community, Dr. Danielle Mireles! In this episode, she guides us in the journey of learning to be better skaters and...
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Episode 9
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1:16:28
Ep. 8 Part 2: "The Estro Experience" - A skateside chat on the pod (ft. Estrojen)
Hey skaters! Here is the official part 2 to episode 8 with Michelle Steilen AKA Estrojen! We hope you enjoy our debrief and continued conversation with Michelle about their new "Estro Den" and the land that they have made home. As always, good ...
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Episode 8
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1:01:01
Ep. 8 Part 1: "Big Business" - An insider look at the industry (ft. Estrojen)
Hey skaters!! We're so excited to bring you all this unique opportunity to learn about the industry side of roller skating. In the first part of this two-part series (at least for now, hint hint), Ashleigh, Trey, and Michelle talk big business ...
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Episode 8
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1:22:55
Ep. 7: "Creative Skaters" - Where artists shine in the community (ft. Sarah Cozzens)
Happy belated Valentine's day! We love you and you can be OUR Valentine if you were alone this weekend. Join Ashleigh and Trey in episode 7 of Eskate from Reality! We're so excited to introduce you to our *virtual* guest star this week, S...
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Episode 7
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55:42
Ep. 6: "We Stan!" - Our top skaters, favorite tutorials, and skate stories
Hi Shredders!We're excited for another episode of Eskate from Reality. We are in the works on quite a few episodes with many different guest stars that just require a bit more time. So with that being said, we want to bring another e...
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Episode 6
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1:13:50
Ep. 5: "#Challenge" - What gives YOU motivation?
Today, Ashleigh (@Smash_Fishy_Fishy) and Trey (@Trey.Boal) will be discussing the new year challenges in the skate community and how we can all use some motivation this year. Today's episode is a more light-hearted episode. We truly live off of...
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Episode 5
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1:10:28
Ep. 4: "Influencer Syndrome and Words to Unlearn" - A call to the community
Today we bring back Ashleigh Palinkas (@Smash_Fishy_Fishy), whom I've officially made my new co-host. Ashleigh and I will be moderating/facilitating further conversations in each episode as well as continuing efforts to bring guest stars into t...
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Episode 4
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55:55
Ep. 3: "Ditching the Gender Binary and Mask Wearing" - All things non-binary and COVID-19 (ft. Die)
Welcome our next special guest Die (They/Them)! Die and I will be discussing the importance of understanding gender identity, the impact and relevance in the skate community, and how to go about understanding non-binary people. We'll also be di...
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Episode 3
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48:46
Ep. 2: "The Community" - a starter pack for the new skater!
Join me and my guest star Ashleigh @Smash_Fishy_Fishy in our discussion on the dynamic community of roller skating, as well as some helpful tips and advice for the influx of NEW SKATERS. Don't forget to email us at
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Episode 2
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1:14:30
Ep. 1: "Skating is Oxygen" - what to expect from this podcast
WHERE IS THE "COMMUNITY"? Let's dive into a bit of skating history and understand the meaning of community. We will be interviewing outside skaters to better understand their perspective on the revolution ushered by skaters around the world and...
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Episode 1
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17:21