Ohio Skateboard Connection

Kenny Bucholz

Kenny was a monumental figure in the Columbus Skate Scene, owning and operating the pivotal skate shop Sunsports with Nick Garcia from 1997-2006, and working there as far back as 1989. He also managed the fabled indoor skatepark in Whitehall until it closed its doors in 1994, watching a generation of local legends develop their skills as young kids. His friendly and approachable attitude was noticeable to any kid who ever picked up a skateboard in Central Ohio. “Uncle Kenny” played a crucial part in sponsoring numerous local rippers, bringing legendary demos to Columbus, and providing a central hub for all things skateboarding until the day they closed their doors at the Polaris location in 2006. On a personal level, Sunsports defined the skate shop experience for me as a young grom getting into skating in the late 90s, forming core memories still burned into my brain to this day. I caught up with Kenny while he was out on the road in his new gig driving a semi-truck. 

Dave Coyne

Dave was generous enough to be my first former pro on the podcast, and I couldn't think of a nicer guy to do it. Hailing from Bridgeport, Ohio, Dave went pro for Maple Skateboards in the year 2000, following breakthrough parts in the independent San Diego video "Trouble Shooters", Maple's "Black Cat", and the landmark "The Storm" by Osiris, one of the most discussed and memorable videos of the era. Dave has also skated for several smaller companies such as Germ, Effort, and Sound skateboards. He has never slowed down from skating, still putting out ripping footage to this day. Dave's story of moving to California with nothing but a few possessions and a dream is particularly inspiring. Check him out on Instagram at @Dazed_n_Coynefused, or at @SlizzaSlicktape to keep up with his everslick product page.  Thanks again Dave!

Kenny Mollica

Our first episode!
Today I chat with Kenny Mollica, from Upper Arlington, Ohio.
Kenny was an early skateboarding pioneer in the 1970's. He was a local at the legendary Apple Skatepark in Columbus, riding for Sims Skateboards, and rubbing elbows with legends such as Rob Roskopp, Bill Danforth, Steve Olson, Duane Peters, Steve Caballero, Mike McGill, and Bill Ferguson, among many others. Along with being an accomplished vertical and and pool skateboarder, Kenny was a top ranked slalom competitor and World Champion in the earl 00's. He tells his story on our first podcast.

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A new podcast dedicated to telling the history of skateboarding in Ohio by the skaters and artists who made it.