• The Midwest Melee

  • Oct 13 2021
  • Length: 12 mins
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The Midwest Melee

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  • Skateboarding is legendary. The Nebraska DIY skate scene burst on the national stage in September 1983. That year, Fausto Vitello, founder of Thrasher magazine in San Francisco, California, was looking for the country’s best skate ramps in unexpected places. And he heard about a killer ramp in Lincoln, Nebraska, built by teenager Rich Flowerday in his parents’ backyard on suburban Eastridge Drive. So Vitello and a who’s-who of pro-skaters climbed into a van and headed to Lincoln and “The Midwest Melee” was born.

    CREDITS: Center of Gravity is hosted by Brenton Gomez. This episode was written and produced by Mary Anne Andrei with help from Brenton Gomez. Our executive producer is Chad Davis. Sound design and mixing by Emily Kreutz. Additional studio recording by Andy Bigham. Music direction by Chad Davis. Music by Conny Franko, M34NSTR33T, Sideshow, and The Faction. Video production and graphic design by Jennifer Johnson. Our fact checker is Lauren Paatela.
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