Skatewives (Me!)

Season 1 is coming to a close, and we're rounding things out with a Behind the Scenes view of how Skatewives (my internet persona) came to be. My husband, Ryan, was tasked with facilitating this "interview," and we touch on everything from how Ryan got into skateboarding, my swimming career, how we ended up living in the van, and what Skatewives has given me over this last year. Check out Skatewives on...: Skatewives Instagram Skatewives Substack

Morgan McNallie Blunck, wife of professional freestyle skier, Aaron Blunck, is on the podcast! Aaron started skiing when he was just 18 months old, thanks to growing up in Crested Butte in a ski family known for starting the Crested Butte Ski School. Skiing quickly became a passion, and Aaron went from competing in the youth Olympics to being on the inaugural US Olympic team going to the Sochi Olympics. Since then, he’s been a regular competitor on the freestyle competition circuit, notably winning Gold at X Games and being crowned the AFP halfpipe champion in 2017. Most recently, Aaron won bronze at last week’s Dew Tour halfpipe competition. Morgan and I discuss how she and Aaron juggle his travel schedule with her school and caring for their horses, dogs, and cat. We talk about what it’s like marrying a skier when you didn’t grow up skiing, and how she stays balanced while life feels totally chaotic. Join me in going behind the scenes with Morgan McNallie Blunck.

Alec Beck, husband of professional skateboarder, Amelia Brodka, is on the podcast! Amelia fell in love with skateboarding after moving from Poland to the US as a young girl, and began competing professionally in 2009. Amelia quickly noticed a clear lack of opportunities and visibility for women in skateboarding and made the documentary Underexposed: A Women’s Skateboarding Documentary for her final thesis at University of Southern California. While Amelia’s professional skateboarding career progressed, she continued pushing for parity between genders within Skateboarding, helping to get skateboarding into the Olympics - where she also competed! Alec and I discuss sharing a passion with your partner, why people fall in-love with skateboarding, and how to make an impact without taking an impact. Join me in going behind the scenes with Alec Beck.   Underexposed: A Women’s Skateboarding Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBDAZXe-Vmw Alec proposing to Amelia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hB_RdBvx1A The Skatepark Project: https://skatepark.org/   

Lally Newman, wife of BMX rider, Zach Newman is on today’s episode! Zach’s been riding BMX for nearly 3 decades and earned a bronze medal at the 2018 X Games in the BMX Vert X competition. Shortly after that, X Games removed the BMX Vert competition from the Games and Zach’s passion for riding needed to find a new outlet. Lally and I discuss the profession of BMX riding outside of competitions and how inspiring it is watching your partner continue to pursue their passion despite forces outside of their control. Lally recommends checking out pflag.org - the nations largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them

Chelsea Carbonell, wife of professional BMX rider Nick Bruce, is on today’s episode. In 2012, Nick won the Free Flow Tour BMX dirt championship (an amateur contest), which earned him automatic entry into Dew Tour preliminaries, launching him into the world of riding BMX professionally. Nick is known for landing the first flair tailwhip to tailwhip back (flair windshield wiper) and for landing the first 360 double tailwhip to downside tailwhip. 4 years ago he qualified to be one of the first BMX riders to ever compete at the Olympics - BMX’s first year as an Olympic sport, and has been selected for the 2024 Qualifier Series for the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics. Chelsea and I discuss competition nerves, the dramatic nature of a BMX career, and some classic books that are always worth going back to reread. Check out Chelsea's work at www.carbonellphotography.com

Julie Turris, wife of recently retired NHL player, Kyle Turris, is on the podcast! Kyle was the third overall draft pick in the 2007 NHL Draft, selected by the Phoenix Coyotes. He played for 4 teams over 15 seasons, the Phoenix Coyotes, the Ottawa Senators, The Nashville Predators, and the Edmonton Oilers. Recently retired, Kyle is finishing his education while working for the Vancouver Canucks. Julie and I talk about finding out your husband has been traded on twitter, building a life in Ottawa to then be moved to Nashville, Tennessee, and transitioning a family of 5 into retirement. Join me in going behind the scenes with Julie Turris. Check out the cool stuff the Capital City Condors are doing here: https://capitalcitycondors.org/

Chia Duffy, wife of professional skateboarder, Pat Duffy, is on the podcast! Pat Duffy is a legendary street skateboarder, recently inducted into the Skateboarding Hall of Fame in 2022. Throughout his 30+ year career he has multiple magazine covers, filmed over a dozen video parts, and been a featured character in the EA Skate video game series. Pat was one of the original riders for Plan B skateboards, and continues to ride for the company today. His part in the 1992 Plan B video "Questionable" remains as one of the most iconic video parts of all time. Chia and I talk about how she learned who Pat is in the skate community, the culture shock of moving from living above the Arctic Circle to Hollywood, California while pregnant with their daughter, and embracing the adventure of life’s unknown future. Check out Chia’s fermenteri at www.raseborgsfermenteri.com and on Instagram at @raseborgsfermenteri

Chelsie Moore, wife of professional snowboarder, Pat Moore, is on the podcast! Pat started his professional career on the competition circuit, but made a name for himself riding both backcountry and street as a member of the Forum team in the early 2000s. He has worked with some of the biggest names and brands in snowboarding over his nearly 20 year career, and most recently has found himself riding for Arbor. Chelsie and I talk about what a career snowboarding in the back country actually entails, how she and Pat balance each of their careers and mental health while raising a 1 year old in Tahoe. An epic conversation about prioritizing your personal values - Join me in going behind the scenes with Chelsie Moore. Follow along with Pat on Instagram @patmoore Keep up with Chelsie @mooreintegrative and www.mooreintegrativehealth.com

Tabitha Sloan, wife of professional skateboarder, Elliot Sloan, is on the podcast! Elliot is a professional skateboarder and 16-time X Games medalist, most recently winning a gold in Vert Best Trick last year. He has been a mainstay of vert skateboarding competition since turning pro at the age of 18 in 2007. In more recent years, he has conceptualized a Mega Park, building it in his backyard and ultimately hosting X Games at his Mega Park in 2022. Tabitha and I talk about what it’s like living with The Mega Park in her backyard, the scary phone calls you can get when your husband is out skating, the extreme Dyson usage in their household, and the dog accessory brand they’ll be launching soon.

Courtney Cupido, wife of US Olympic Water Polo player, Luca Cupido, is on the podcast! Born in Italy, Luca came to the US to finish high school and play for the University of California Berkeley. After graduation, Luca competed with Team USA in the Rio Olympics, then again in the Tokyo Olympics, and is gearing up for his third Olympics in Paris this summer! In between the Olympics, Luca balances a 9-5 job while playing for various international water polo teams. Courtney and I discuss the common ground she and Luca share as collegiate athletes, why water polo players wear such tiny swim suits, and the joys and challenges of not knowing what the future brings…including what country they’ll live in next.