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Ep 09: Vince Frantz

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:40:40 GMT

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Ep 08: Rich Hamila

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 20:29:11 GMT

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Barge Hard 50 (2025)

kristiansvitak@hotmail.com (Kristian Svitak) — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 19:22:11 GMT

Ep 07: Dan Santovin

kristiansvitak@hotmail.com (Kristian Svitak) — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 19:09:54 GMT

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Ep 06: Eric Becker

kristiansvitak@hotmail.com (Kristian Svitak) — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 22:17:47 GMT

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Ep 05: Eric Viccarone

kristiansvitak@hotmail.com (Kristian Svitak) — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 20:38:49 GMT

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Ep 04: Derek Ironwing

kristiansvitak@hotmail.com (Kristian Svitak) — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 21:47:10 GMT

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Ep 03: Garth McCallum-Keeler

kristiansvitak@hotmail.com (Kristian Svitak) — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 19:27:32 GMT

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Ep 02: Brett Turner

kristiansvitak@hotmail.com (Kristian Svitak) — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 20:52:52 GMT

Take a deep dive into Cleveland Skateboarding's early roots with my guest Brett Turner. I've been really excited to get Brett on here as early as possible. He has a good memory and can tell a great story. Hear how the Berea Roll and Bowl got started and eventually closed down. Hear stories about how the legendary Impett Park, P.R. Banks, the outdoor Berea (Coe Lake) and much more. Brett also did a great job on getting some classic names out there for all of us to know and remember. Like many legendary west side skaters who came before and shaped our subcultures far back as the mid 1980's. There are so many more great Cleveland Skateboarding stories from the early days jammed into this episode. Enjoy! -KS

Ep 01: The Introduction

kristiansvitak@hotmail.com (Kristian Svitak) — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 20:26:53 GMT

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Schneiders Bike Shop

kristiansvitak@hotmail.com (Kristian Svitak) — Sat, 14 Aug 2021 00:07:34 GMT

It took me awhile to figure out what would be the first post. Once I thought of Mr. Schneider it was obvious to me. The thought of it got me excited, I knew it would set the proper tone for the account.

Once located at 10001 Lorain Ave, in Cleveland, Mr. Schneider ran Schneider’s Bike Shop. Mr. Schneider was so kind and welcoming to everyone. He made all of us feel special. I still meet skaters to this day that will talk about how “Mr. Schneider gave me a deal”. I learned years ago that I’m pretty sure he gave all of us deals. That’s the kind of guy he is.
Mr. Schneider will always be an important part of Cleveland Skateboarding. He provided so many of us a happy place to go and so much joy as we walked out of his door with our new skateboards.
Without carrying on anymore, the following words were provided by Mr. Schneider’s son, Ken.
-KS

“Schneider’s Bike Shop was founded on the west side of Cleveland in the late 1940’s.
Ken Schneider worked there starting as a kid, and eventually bought it from his mom in the 70’s after his dad passed away. The store mostly focused on family-friendly casual bikes, and in the 80’s started to dip their toes into the growing bmx and skateboard scenes.
Ken took pride in offering a big selection of skateboard decks and brands- something for kids just beginning and more serious skaters. He always liked to have new stuff and smaller Midwestern and Ohio brands, lots of stickers, t-shirts and promo giveaways.
He wasn’t a skater, just a friendly guy who enjoyed b.s.’ing with the kids who came through the store. Over the years some of those kids went pro, became artists, started bands, got jobs and grew up with kids of their own.
Ken was injured in a robbery in 2006 and wound down the store after that. He’s a happy retiree these days and has tons of great memories of his over 40 years at the shop.” -

Street Plant - Svitak6 (2021)

kristiansvitak@hotmail.com (Kristian Svitak) — Sat, 02 Jan 2021 04:30:31 GMT

The New Arms - (2019) Vallely, Montgomery, Svitak (Drums/Percussion)

kristiansvitak@hotmail.com (Kristian Svitak) — Tue, 19 May 2020 19:57:17 GMT

The New Arms - (2019) Vallely, Montgomery, Svitak (Drums/Percussion, Backing Vocals)

kristiansvitak@hotmail.com (Kristian Svitak) — Fri, 01 Feb 2019 20:13:06 GMT

R. Ring - Ignite The Rest - (2017) , Montgomery & Kelley Deal - (Svitak, Drums on select tracks)

kristiansvitak@hotmail.com (Kristian Svitak) — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:11:59 GMT

Street Plant - Kill The Kool II, I Will Never Forget You (2017)

kristiansvitak@hotmail.com (Kristian Svitak) — Thu, 09 Mar 2017 05:45:34 GMT

R. Ring - Cough Cool - (2016) Montgomery, Kelley Deal, Svitak (Drums/Percussion)

kristiansvitak@hotmail.com (Kristian Svitak) — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 21:41:10 GMT

Street Plant - Cassette Head Promo (2016)

kristiansvitak@hotmail.com (Kristian Svitak) — Thu, 14 Apr 2016 20:46:01 GMT

Street Plant - Kill The Kool (2015)

kristiansvitak@hotmail.com (Kristian Svitak) — Thu, 09 Apr 2015 04:55:29 GMT

Street Plant - Home Videos 1988 -1997 (2015)

kristiansvitak@hotmail.com (Kristian Svitak) — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 22:49:32 GMT

Landshark Wheels - Hometown Street Jam (2012)

kristiansvitak@hotmail.com (Kristian Svitak) — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 22:58:24 GMT

Episode #1 Chad Knight

kristiansvitak@hotmail.com (Kristian Svitak) — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 23:40:31 GMT

Smart Patrol/Mr. DNA - (2012) - Single by Kelley Deal, Montgomery & Svitak (Drums, Vocals, Key Noises)

kristiansvitak@hotmail.com (Kristian Svitak) — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 19:08:46 GMT

1031 Skates - Get Bent (2011)

kristiansvitak@hotmail.com (Kristian Svitak) — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 22:11:04 GMT

1031 Skates - Heavy Mellow (2009)

kristiansvitak@hotmail.com (Kristian Svitak) — Thu, 06 May 2010 02:39:11 GMT

1031 Skates - Turn Up The Hell Re-Edit (2008)

kristiansvitak@hotmail.com (Kristian Svitak) — Sun, 02 May 2010 20:23:36 GMT

1031 Skates - Turn Up The Hell (2008)

kristiansvitak@hotmail.com (Kristian Svitak) — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 03:56:02 GMT

1031 Skates - Bleed For Me (2006)

kristiansvitak@hotmail.com (Kristian Svitak) — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 04:06:32 GMT

The Heartaches - Too Cool For School - (2006). (Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals)

kristiansvitak@hotmail.com (Kristian Svitak) — Fri, 07 Jul 2006 19:07:22 GMT

88 Footwear - Destroy Everything Now (2004) - Devo Cover By Kelley Deal, Svitak & Montgomery

kristiansvitak@hotmail.com (Kristian Svitak) — Mon, 13 Dec 2004 04:16:05 GMT

88 Footwear - Destroy Everything Now (2004) Original Version

kristiansvitak@hotmail.com (Kristian Svitak) — Fri, 10 Dec 2004 23:27:32 GMT

Beer City - Annihilation (2004)

kristiansvitak@hotmail.com (Kristian Svitak) — Sat, 13 Nov 2004 04:21:44 GMT

D.R.I. Video Bonus Section - European Tour Footage (2004)

kristiansvitak@hotmail.com (Kristian Svitak) — Wed, 13 Oct 2004 03:29:18 GMT

Black Label - Black Out (2003)

kristiansvitak@hotmail.com (Kristian Svitak) — Sat, 13 Dec 2003 04:36:12 GMT

West Side Skates, Volume 1. - Cleveland Local Video (2003)

kristiansvitak@hotmail.com (Kristian Svitak) — Thu, 13 Nov 2003 04:43:40 GMT

Thrasher - Go For Broke (2001)

kristiansvitak@hotmail.com (Kristian Svitak) — Thu, 13 Dec 2001 04:52:34 GMT

Focus - Cleveland Local Video (2001)

kristiansvitak@hotmail.com (Kristian Svitak) — Mon, 12 Nov 2001 03:55:46 GMT

Black Label - Label Kills (2001)

kristiansvitak@hotmail.com (Kristian Svitak) — Tue, 02 Oct 2001 03:00:39 GMT

411, Best Of 7 - Rookies (2001)

kristiansvitak@hotmail.com (Kristian Svitak) — Wed, 13 Dec 2000 04:07:50 GMT

Where The Fun Begins - Cleveland Local Video (2000)

kristiansvitak@hotmail.com (Kristian Svitak) — Thu, 02 Nov 2000 04:13:34 GMT

411, #36 - Rookies (1999)

kristiansvitak@hotmail.com (Kristian Svitak) — Mon, 13 Dec 1999 04:26:00 GMT

Devotion - Cleveland Local Video (1997)

kristiansvitak@hotmail.com (Kristian Svitak) — Sat, 13 Dec 1997 04:32:17 GMT

Caught Clean 2, Radioactive Throw Up - (1997)

kristiansvitak@hotmail.com (Kristian Svitak) — Thu, 13 Nov 1997 04:38:18 GMT