On Episode 155 of The TLB Podcast, James welcomes Dan Pheo and Eric Hecker for an exploration of the history, creativity, and underground legacy of Long Island skateboarding culture.Dan shares his journey from local skateboarder to influential artist and designer, discussing the evolution of skateboard customization, how technology is shaping modern skating, and how community-driven creativity helped define generations of riders. They also cover the creation of Coffee Guy, the overlap between skateboarding and meme culture, and how skateboarding continues to reinvent itself through new creative voices.The episode also examines the fall of Bethpage Skate Park, which was ultimately shut down due to toxic waste contamination. Dan recounts documenting the park’s closure and the lasting impact it had on the local skating community, while James and Eric expand the discussion into broader environmental concerns tied to Superfund sites on Long Island, corporate negligence, and the hidden industrial history beneath public spaces.Support the ShowEarly access on Patreon → https://tinyurl.com/mva2z9seAudio-only on Spotify → https://tinyurl.com/ytfnwx6sConnect with Dan PheoInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/lazyassdestroyerCoffee Guy Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/coffeeguy1201Hazel Skate Boards Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/hazelskateboardsYouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@pheosskatbordermenHazel House YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@hazel_houseBethpage Skatepark Video → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFfG_Lom3wsWebsite → https://www.pheosskateshop.comConnect with Eric HeckerWebsite → https://www.deciphering.tvYouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@decipheringmyexperience9191X → https://www.x.com/@decipheringTVChapters00:00 - Intro03:09 - Evolution of Skate Culture06:02 - Rogue Days of Skateboarding09:07 - The Art of Skateboard Design11:59 - Coffee Guy14:49 - Memes and Skateboarding29:23 - Collecting Skateboards31:35 - Documenting Long Island Skate Culture34:14 - Local Skate Spots and Community38:12 - Evolution of Skate Videos47:56 - The State of Long Island Skate Parks56:41 - Skate Park Toxic Waste Discovery01:00:18 - Buried Barrels and Environmental Concerns01:06:00 - Corporate Negligence and Community Impact01:10:06 - Mysteries Beneath the Surface01:14:53 - Evolution of Long Island's Skate Parks01:22:17 - Designing the Ideal Skate Park01:25:21 - Art, Business, and Personal Reflections01:29:18 - Environmental Concerns and Community Impact#Skateboarding #SkateCulture #LongIsland #DanPheo #EricHecker #CoffeeGuy #SkateboardArt #Skateparks #EnvironmentalIssues #ToxicWaste #SuperfundSites #CommunityImpact #NewYorkSkateboarding #SkateDesign #TheTLBPodSupport the showPatreon Tiktok Instagram YouTube

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