Brain Drain Episode 56 with Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor 🧠 Sit down and get comfy as we dive into over two hours of absolute video camera and skateboarding geekery with the legendary James Harris 📹In this episode we discuss James’ humble beginnings in skateboarding videography, filming for Shiner Distribution, filming his independent full video “Little Paradise”, beating thyroid cancer, the brilliance of Dave Snaddon, Nicky Howells, Andy Coleman & all his good friends, filming the @decimalskatestore videos, getting into commercial work, his brilliant documentary “My Friend who Died”, his current and dream video camera set up’s, the relevance of the VX1000, @venturetrucks tours, @Sidewalkmagofficial “Big Push” videos and a whole load more 👀 and much, much more!00:00 - Intro/coming up...03:29 - Where is James from and how did he discover skateboarding?05:58 - Getting into filming skateboarding, buying his first camera and camera modifications...10:30 - Do you think people pay attention to what camera a skate video is filmed on?13:29 - What set up is James currently using, selling his VX1000's & Mark 1 Century fisheye for double the price & pure camera geekery...24:51 - Who where some of the first people he started filming with in Bristol, his first full lengths and starting to work for Shiner Distribution and filming a Venture Trucks tour.28:28 - How did things progress after filming the Venture Trucks tour & filming Big Pushs'.33:04 - Show Sponsor #1: YEW Super Natural Sparkling Water(https://www.yewdrink.com)33:44 - How does James handle a disagreements with a skaters over music for a video part and is there any genres James refuses to use?42:37 - The Big Push 2, Nicky Howells stories, filming for Brixton, HUF & Red Bull...52:21: Show Sponsor #2: Skull Candy(https://skullcandy.eu)For 20% off your next purchase use the code "BRAINDRAIN20"53:08 - Getting diagnosed with stage 2&3 Thyroid Cancer at the age of 25 and becoming a videographer for the Cancer Journal.59:33 - How did dealing with cancer affect his video work whilst filming for "Little Paradise: and how did his body feel after beating cancer?1:05:51 - Working on the Decimal Skate Store full length & edits...1:07:17 - Are full length videos still important and has social media killed the importance of full length videos?1:11:37 - Would James rather his skate videos age gracefully or try and find new talent to work with, NTSC VS PAL and even more camera geekery...1:19:05 - Has James ever fucked up whilst filming a clip?1:22:17 - Show Sponsor #3: Prime8 Skate Tools(https://rollersnakes.co.uk/products/prime8-triple-ratchet-lite-skate-tool-black?_pos=1&_sid=f8e3eba02&_ss=r)1:23:18 - What would be James' dream video camera set up?1:27:08 - Does James think the VX1000 is still a relevant camera in skateboarding?1:32:00 - Has James ever used the Century Xtreme set up & is the Panasonic HMC/HVX/HPX camera series worth it?1:35:50 - What does James use to edit and colour grade on?1:37:37 - James' documentary "My Friend who Died" about Jamie Clapp.1:52:50 - More freelance work and what other work he does outside of skateboarding?1:57:20 - Does James enjoy filming skateboarding more now he doesn't work in skateboarding?2:02:26 - Thankyou's, farewells and credits...Subscribe to our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/BrainDrainShowYOUTUBE: ▶️ RollersnakesTV ▶️https://www.youtube.com/rollersnakestvSupport us by checking out our sponsors:Rollersnakes:www.rollersnakes.co.ukPresented by: Forde Brookfield (@bagheadcrew) & Toby Batchelor (@tobybatchelor) Edited by: Forde Brookfield Audio Mixing: Forde BrookfieldTimestamps: Forde BrookfieldProducer: Goth Shaun (@shaunofthesad)Thumbnail: Michael Wright#braindrainshow #jamesharris #myfriendwhodied

Brain Drain Episode 56 with Toby Batchelor & Forde Brookfield 🧠 Sit down and get comfy as we dive into some classic British skateboarding & prankster history with non other than Dirty Sanchez's very own Mike "Pancho" Locke!In this episode we discuss some in depth Port Talbot skateboarding history, meeting Mattew Pritchard, Lee Dainton and Dan Joyce, the birth of Dirty Sanchez, deadly stunts, nearly dying, MTV, being 1/2 of the Balls of Steel “Pain Men” with Pritchard, Munster Competitions, G97, Radlands, near death experiences, fake world records, anaphylactic shock, Latin Music Awards, insane Munster antics, filming non-stop multiple seasons and movies for Dirty Sanchez, intense touring, the San Portablo store, the future and much, much more!00:00 - Intro/coming up...02:55 - Growing up in Port Talbot and the skate scene in the early 90's.10:03 - Pancho, the Altar Boy?12:40 - More childhood skateboarding history and choosing between pursuing skateboarding or football...16:51 - Meeting Matthew Pritchard!22:19 - The madness of the Munster competitions and travelling Europe.26:34 - Getting into the Munster competition as Pritchards son and hiding from riot police with Winstan Witter.30:31 - What's Pancho's earliest memory of Lee Dainton and meeting Dan Joyce.34:48 - The birth of the Pritchard VS. Dainton video and the madness of Nass festivals...41:30 - Show sponsor: @slappytrucks https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=slappy+truckshttps://www.slappytrucks.com42:41 - Filming for the Pritchard VS. Dainton video and getting offers from MTV to create the Dirty Sanchez show & monthly appearances in FHM Magazine.48:08 - How where the Dirty Sanchez shows & stunts structured when working with MTV & finding the perfect Health and Safety officer for the show...54:50 - Dirty Sanchez Live, film budgets, anaphylactic shock and the Pancho's near death experience!1:01:13 - What Sanchez member fucked with Pancho the most, getting his revenge and do they still fuck around with one another to this day?1:03:59 - When the MTV seasons came to an end, how quickly did the Sanchez boys begin filming for the Dirty Sanchez Movie?1:07:19 - What was one of the most fucked up things to happen whilst filming for the Dirty Sanchez Movie, the fake Guinness world records paintball challenge and getting liposuction...1:15:07 - Pritchard & Pancho on Channel 4's Balls of Steel & partying with celebrities & hosting the Latin Music Awards.1:20:24 - Life after Dirty Sanchez, Pancho's clothing brand San Portablo and the future...1:26:52 - Thank you's, sign off's and farewells...Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Youtube.https://linkin.bio/rollersnakesSupport The Brain Drain Show by hitting the "THANKS" button under this video.Subscribe to our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/BrainDrainShow💰Want to BUY Brain Drain Merch?💰https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=brain+drainINSTAGRAM: 📸 Rollersnakes 📸https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakeshttps://www.instagram.com/rollersnakesshopderbyYOUTUBE: ▶️ RollersnakesTV ▶️https://www.youtube.com/rollersnakestvSupport us by checking out our sponsors:Rollersnakes:www.rollersnakes.co.ukPresented by: Forde Brookfield (@bagheadcrew) & Toby Batchelor (@tobybatchelor) Edited by: Forde Brookfield Producer: Goth Shaun (@shaunofthesad)#braindrainshow #pancho #dirtysanchez #mattpritchard #danjoyce #leedainton

Brain Drain Episode 55 with Forde Brookfield & Toby Batchelor 🧠 Crack a tea on, get comfortable and zone out to an hour and a half of fun skateboarding history with Heroin Skateboards very own Beth Howells.In this episode we discuss growing up in a tiny town, getting involved with the Hereford scene, getting on Heroin Skateboards, her other sponsors; Converse, Ace Trucks & Snot Wheels, the Keep Pushing movement, growing up as a female in a male dominated sport, moving to Bristol, making music, travelling Europe, her favourite skateboarders, working as a occupational therapy technician, tackling mental health issues and much much more!Please donate to the Keep Pushing movement here: https://shorturl.at/J67B3Here are some useful links for you to check out if you need it:https://www.thebenraemersfoundation.comhttps://www.findahelpline.comhttps://www.ncps.com/counselling-directoryhttps://www.docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1K6r65NyhEBR-HZehli2ru7NcZ74vT_X0Wuv0CSYWpZY/edit?pli=1&gid=0#gid=000:00 - Intro/coming up...01:28 - Where did Beth grow up, how did she get into skateboarding and the Hereford Scene...11:01 - How did she become involved in the Hereford skate scene?12:28 - How was it growing up as a female in skateboarding, who's some of her favourites skateboarders and has she ever been intimidated going to a new skateparks?21:16 - How come she ended up moving to Bristol, how is the music scene changing and who are some of her favourite Bristolian skateboarders?31:02 - Spending two weeks travels round Europe...39:57 - What other travelling plans does Beth have and gnarly stories about her mate Josh nearly being murdered in the Australian outback!50:09 - How has female skateboarding evolved over the last ten years and has she ever had any grief from male skateboarders?56:30 - Who are currently Beth's favourite skateboarders both female and male?1:01:03 - Is Beth technically the first female skateboarder on Heroin Skateboards, how did she eventually get on and other sponsors does she have?1:08:53 - Beth's history of making music, being in a band and being a DJ...1:16:41 - Working as an Occupational Therapy Technician in the mental heath field.1:27:09 - The birth of her Keep Pushing Charity, the events surrounding the charity and our favourite cakes...1:32:25 - Credits, farewells and thank you's!Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Youtube.https://linkin.bio/rollersnakesSupport The Brain Drain Show by hitting the "THANKS" button under this video.Subscribe to our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/BrainDrainShow💰Want to BUY Brain Drain Merch?💰https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=brain+drainINSTAGRAM: 📸 Rollersnakes 📸https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakeshttps://www.instagram.com/rollersnakesshopderbyYOUTUBE: ▶️ RollersnakesTV ▶️https://www.youtube.com/rollersnakestvSupport us by checking out our sponsors:Rollersnakes:www.rollersnakes.co.ukPresented by: Forde Brookfield (@bagheadcrew) & Toby Batchelor (@tobybatchelor) Edited by: Forde Brookfield Audio Mixing: Forde BrookfieldTimestamps: Forde BrookfieldProducer: Goth Shaun (@shaunofthesad)Thumbnail: Michael Wright#braindrainshow #heroinskateboards #bethhowells