In our conversation with Gabe, a seasoned skater, we explore his journey from his first experience on a skateboard to becoming a sponsored rider for Revive. Growing up in a Northern California, Gabe shares his unique perspective on the challenges and rewards of being a skater in that environment. He opens up about his initial dislike for Aaron, a surprising revelation that highlights the evolution of their friendship.
As the discussion progresses, we discover another side of Gabe’s passion: film and visual effects. We explore how Gabe combines his interest in filmmaking with his love for skateboarding, showcasing his creative endeavors within the community. Additionally, we tackle a thought- provoking question: how can we balance creating content that appeals to the YouTube algorithm while still making a positive impact and helping others?
As we delve deeper into Gabe’s journey, we uncover the reality of being a YouTuber, including the struggles of dealing with trolls and hateful comments. We explore the emotional toll this takes on content creators and gain insights into how Gabe manages these challenges.
Finally, we touch upon a unique aspect of skateboarding culture: Illegal Tricks. Gabe provides an entertaining and informative perspective on this phenomenon, offering a glimpse into the subculture that surrounds skateboarding. Join us as we embark on this captivating episode, packed with personal stories, insights, and a deeper understanding of the skateboarding world and YouTube landscape.
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Yoooo let's get together and lets use them braille house acoustics and get the braille team mixtape goin!!😅
I make beats and music lets do something!
I’m loving this and this is my first watch!
4:06 Gabe: When we had to leave school, I mean we had to go to the bus stop, but…
Aaron: And there was a girl
Gabe: Nononono
Aaron: Yeah, right!
Gabe: No, there actually wasn’t!
Aaron: There’s always a girl! 🤣🤣🤣
I hate Heelflips, Frontside Flips, Hardflips. Reason why is all those tricks the board has the chance to credit card you and I just have had bad expectance with learning them. I've not skated in 10 years ish. Hopefully that's going change this year if I can get the spare cash for a set up and some shoes. When I do though I wanna try and learn those tricks finally for first time. Back when I skated, I was decent, but I would not dare do those tricks! 😟😟😟
I'm 32 in oct. Time goes by in a blink of an eye. The biggest mistake we make as humans I think is wasting time. When you really think about it every single second is so precious and should be spent doing stuff you truly love that makes you happy.
Wow (and I know Aaron and Gabe didn't say who but), Berra being sketchy…. Tsk tsk.
After just listening to this today, and finding out that Old smosh is back. WHAT IF the braille team hosted the smosh team and taught them how to skate (if they don't know).
This is the perfect background to playing some rust on the PC haha
Oh man, at around an hour and thirteen minutes in, you mentioned a comment about the yelling, and I swear I SAW that comment, and I kinda felt for that guy, lol! I don’t mind the yelling, I totally get it! Y’all are hyped. But man, it does get loud.
Gabe my birthday is also april 13th and the first year you guys posted the braille house i asked if i could come by on the 13th. whoever runs the facebook told me it was "private property and invite only" and i waskinda sad LOL.
Are these on Spotify? If not they need to be!
Congrats on the 2nd longest podcast I’ve ever watched. Love the energy and vibes.
Funny because now everyone hates gabe
Great video! Have you ever thought about bringing back the today I learned series? I think you and Gabe would smash that just like in the old days
We need more
Release the Aussssssssssssie
Aarons wife must yell at him a lot lol
This is really good, and you’re both very good at the Podcast format – just sayin’. ❤
2:50:19 hearing this after listening to this whole podcast really spoke to me right now. I’m on a 4 hour drive back home after a break up and couldn’t have asked for something better to get me through it
Braille and all it's affiliates are the biggest kooks on earth. Almost blader level of cringe.
I enjoyed this more of this
is that table made of skatelite ? 😎🤙🏼🛹
Thanks for bringing this back!!!
I like the podcast move. Let's get some graffiti murals on that drywall backdrop.
Great podcasts I look forward to more just like this and hope to not only progress in my skateboarding but also my scooter as well this year.
This is good. Understanding who Mr. Cruz was helps me understand who he is.
100% agree that it is hard to relate to pro skaters when getting started. Channels like Andy's keep skateboarding accessable, even when you are over 40.
I like how Gabe created his own success, with a good push from mom.
loved watching the podcast, every topic was so interesting to me. It really feels like I am having a conversation with friends. I have been watching Braille on and off for 10 years too 🙂
And shoutout to Lance, that was my favorite era. I wish you guys many more years of teaching people how to skateboard. Greetings from Germany <3
Peace
Great first episode! I would love to see timestamps for the different subjects!
I bought two of my grandkids their first completes. They are disgusting first boards. Luckily they have a cool grandpop like me.
Good listen, enjoyed listening whilst practicing my Heelflips. love these, please do more
I love this and defonitly going to keep an eye out for more feal like cas nigal and gabe have this reputashion in vids for beeing so heated should do a vid of them getting in to it and make it like they bout to throw down and make it in to a hug fest or tickle fight as a apral fools thing i persanly would get a huge kick out of it
You guys 1000% helped me I watched your how to skate videos and hit your board and everything I loved watched lance learn new tricks because I started late in life so seeing him struggle and actually get some tricks helped me a lot I love the worst board at the park and teaching stuff and games of skate
it's great. 'll be waiting for more podcast FOR. SURE.
so much love for you guys – you have no idea…
I been watching braille pretty much when they started. I used to skate in my teens and had some basic tricks down. Always wanted to get back but never actually commited. Coming 32 years old and finally wanting to get back in to skating
I can't wait and will trying to get my daughter to learn everything from scratch again. Thanks braille for the many hours of entertainment and finally pushed me to get back on it.
i dont have a "local" i always shop zumiez
I remember the first video that Gabe came on and how stoked he was driving to the spot. Its been amazing watching both of your journeys to today!
That intro straight 🔥
You guys could go on tour and try and recreate classic lines from classic skate videos
get gifted hater on here please
This was great. Hearing the stories from both of you reminded me of so many of the same stories but from my perspective. Good times!
Ngl, I don't even skate. I have been watching your videos for years just because I love the people. I agree that friendships and people are what make great content.
You guys should cover the skate wood desk in stickers.
Braile you need tony hawk to shred the braile house would be nice to see him shred vert
The Braille drop Podcast should be on the main channel. Great fun to watch