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| Q&A: Michael Brooke - Publisher, Concrete Wave Magazine (7141 Posts)
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That pool promo spot.
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On 1/5/2004
Geezer-X
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I swear, the first time I saw that, I nearly crapped myself.
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sponsoring concrete wave tv
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On 1/5/2004
michael brooke
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that last post should read SPONSORING Concrete Wave tv...not fuel..
it's shown on fuel..but this fourth season will also be shown on Extreme Network and in Canada...
Keep up the GREAT work Maria!
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Maria!
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On 1/5/2004
michael brooke
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I'd just like to chime in here and tell everyone what an amazing person Maria Carrasco is. I recall meeting her back in May of 1999. The thing that struck me immediately was how incredibly supportive she was of her husband, Richy.
Over the past several years, Maria has been instrumental in documenting a huge amount of skateboarding. I am so very pleased to see that Maria is getting the attention she so righly deserves.
I wish we got Fuel Tv here in Canada...
By the way, if anyone would like to sponsor the 4th season of Fuel TV, let me know...for less than 4 pages of ads in transworld, you can be the main sponsor...seriously!
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More Cool Stuff on Fuel
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On 1/5/2004
Maria C.
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Just wanted to chime in here about Fuel since I've been producing segments for another show on this network called Surge TV. Unfortunately I don't get DirectTV so haven't been able to check out any of the other programming but looks like there is a host of unique shows in their line-up. Anyone have any feedback on Surge?
The last batch of episodes for Surge was just finished and should be put into the rotation soon. Some of the segments I produced for them this season include: Deathrace 2003 (Hackett's park slalom event at Skatelab), SlalomX 03 (Jack Smith's slalom cross event at Paso Robles), WLAC Scene 03 (showcase of the lively downhill racing scene at West LA College), Jammin Freestyle (showcase of flatland trick skateboarding worldwide collected over past 5 years), Soul Bowl (WCSK8's Grand Masters Soul Bowl event from Philip's Fusion in HB), Huck Jam 03 (Tony Hawk's Huck Jam from The Pond in OC) and 360 King (Profile of Richy Carrasco Guinness WR Holder). The show is airing on Fuel everyday at 11:33 a.m.(per published schedule at Fuel.TV) and should be repeating indefinitely. I have seen some episodes of Concrete Wave TV from 2002 and did produce a segment Catalina Classic (FCR Slalom Race at the site of the historic 70's race) for them in 02. Not sure if they are re-running the previous seasons.
I'd be interested to hear feedback from anyone who has seen this show or these segments. There is more info posted on SK8KINGS.COM. I’m working on dvd/video version of this and more for public release.
Cheers and Happy New Year to all.
PS -- Michael – The Mag is looking Great!
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upcoming dvd
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On 1/4/2004
michael brooke
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My advice is to visit concretewavedvd.com and tell Lynn you are anxious to see what's cooking....
there is an ad for the upcoming dvd in the new issue - due out in about 10 days...
I won't tell you what's in it...all I can say is that the vision of this DVD is to be an extension of the magazine and model things after 411..but more than just rails and ledges.
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Fuel TV
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On 1/4/2004 Bill
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That commercial on Fuel is the greatest one ever produced! When I first saw it, I could not believe what I was seeing! By the way, Eddy, it's Lance Mountain and I'm pretty sure Dave Ruel in there also.
How cool is that - most of our founding fathers all in one cool ad!
Hackett, where were you?
I just think the fact that it got made is an exciting omen for the return of round-wall skateboarding to more main-stream recognition. It's good to see those guys get their due respect like that. About time, too.
Next one needs to be just Dave doing a huge slo-mo slash like his classic photo.
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DVD
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On 1/4/2004 -JC-
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"ps concretewavedvd is coming in February..."
Any pre-release special for subscribers? nudge, nudge, wink, wink
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fuel tv
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On 1/4/2004
michael brooke
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Get in touch with Fuel and tell them what you think of concrete wave tv
They are showing the program 23 times per week!!!
For the first 13 episodes, contact concretewavetv.com - they have a best of video...it's pretty good.
The tv show is really an extension of the book and the magazine....I hope you are enjoying the series
cheers
michael
ps concretewavedvd is coming in February...
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Fuel TV
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On 1/3/2004
Eddy
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I discovered Fuel TV today pretty cool. I got to see Concrete Wave the show,and they have a killer commercial where a little kid it trying to ride a pool when all of a sudden Tony Alva,Steve Alba,Duane Peters and Steve Olson show up and shred the pool. I couldnt make out the other skaters. Hope to see some slalom on there in the future. Eddy Texas Outlaw
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cw
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On 1/2/2004 CWReader
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Mr Brooke, Looking forward to the new issue, may 2004 be even better for CW then 2003.
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Vol. 2, No. 1 Summer 2003
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On 1/2/2004 Stan
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All gone. Thanks for helping me clean house.
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HNY
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On 12/31/2003 -JC-
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Everyone stay safe... wear your pads!
(Seriously, make it home tonight.)
-JC-
TimeShip Racing
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HNY
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On 12/31/2003 Haim R.
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From the spelling and grammar of some of the last few posts, I'd say some of you have started partying early! Happy New Year everyone!
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Bleh
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On 12/31/2003
Danica
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I only caught the half of Concrete Wave on Dec.31. I wanna know how I can find out who the vendor they featured is and where (or if) I can get a copy of the episode. At the least, can someone give me a name of that owner? It's the episode that talks about Skate Legend by Michael Brooks. Thanks a ton.
-Danica
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mike moore-the product!?!
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On 12/31/2003
michael brooke
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Just wanted to say that I truly grateful for everyone's
support of the magazine. I know I keep repeating this, but
we are really just getting ramped up.There is a ton of new
stuff coming down for 2004...and trust me, it is heavy.
Very cool and completely remarkable. We are very excited
about the prospects for next year.
By "we' I mean Mike Moore and myself. As the associate
editor, Mike has provided me with tremendous support and is
a great person to bounce ideas off of.
So here's to Mike-thanks for everything. I just wished we
lived a little closer.
And finally, thank you to our advertisers, subscribers and
readers...we could not do it with you.
Best wishes for 2004.
michael brooke
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me no spell good
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On 12/31/2003 dan
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*gets better*
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Slogan
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On 12/31/2003
Dan Murray
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I agree, A Concrete Wave Shirt, Sticker.. whatever with
the "I didn't stop skating because I got old... Slogan.
Mike, the mag get beter with every issue. Happy New Year to
all from Team LSD and the FloridaSkater.com crew.
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Skaters in NYC
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On 12/31/2003
Chris B
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Hey Yoel...you've actually got a growing scene in NYC....I
know there's an annual race thru Central park (springtime?)
and then there's the Broadway Bomb in October...it looks
like a blast. In fact, we're heading over to it from
Detroit next year. Check the contest calendar for this past
one and it will have a contact name for sign ups...if you
write him, i'm sure he can put you in touch with the other
skaters, or put you on their mailing list...and then of
course, there's Da Farm in Vista, upstate....havent been
there yet, but looking forward to '04....looks to be a
weekendlong party....but there's real skaters out there for
sure....somewhere among the masses......
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Happy New Year!!!
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On 12/31/2003
Mike Moore
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Howdy all.
I'm about to go off to sell firewater to the natives, it's our busiest day of
the year...whoopee...I'll be there for the next 13 hours.
Just wanted to take a moment and say Happy New Year. Thanks for the
laughs and comradeship. Hope you've all had a great year and that 2004
is even better. I'm still pissed we don't have flying cars by now, but that's
a different story.
Please be safe tonight if you're going out. It's amateur night...so I'll be
heading home after work.
Keep 'em rollin' boys!!!
XXXOOO
GOB
Just a few more weeks 'til the permission pool is begun. Reserve your
space now.
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looking for skaters in NYC
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On 12/31/2003
Yoel
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Hey Michael,
I love the mag! The evolution from ILB to the latest
issue of concrete wave is phenomonal. Without your mag I
would be completely lost with it I feel I have some
contact wtih other skaters. I am looking for people in the
NYC area to help me get started with both pool and slalom
skating I had previously been getting into downhill a lot
but have since moved from NJ to NYC and there are no hills
here. The only skaters I can find ride new school
boards. The few who ride longboards aren't real skaters
per say rather they just ride their boards for
transportation. Are there any longboarders/pool
skaters/slalom skaters in NYC at all? Its no fun skating
all by myself. I just need someone to show me the ropes
and get me started. Is there a way I can find people?
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Stan
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On 12/31/2003
coop
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Stan-
If you still have any of those back issues I'll take one
off you hands....
THANX
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CW @ NYC b&n
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On 12/30/2003
mb10014
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Four copies of the current issue are on the stand at B&N
Union Square location. In addition the sports section has
numerous
skateboarding titles including Concrete Wav
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CC in Flagstaff, Az
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On 12/30/2003 george g.
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last issue was in the Flagstaff B&N, but not now. However at a smaller book and music store "Hastings" the Concrete Wave is right next to the Surfers Journal, Longboarder and Thrasher/TWS and the Snowboard Mags. Of course I took the time to display it a little better. There are two good concrete parks in Flagstaff and the riders appear to be older all the time. I guess skating isn't very popular right now, so it is mostly the 20 somethings at the park. most of them I have seen around since they were in their teens. I am like the "gramps" of the park and assure them it is just another phase.....lol, Never quit!
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distribution ...
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On 12/29/2003
michael brooke
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Thanks for the heads up...
don't worry folks, distribution difficulties are decreasing each week.
it's really just a question of time....
if you see the mag, buy it...this way, there is a track record and I can scream at my distribution company to get rolling.
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CW and B&N
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On 12/29/2003
Ricky
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When the last issue was coming out I went to the local Barnes & Noble to get extra copies. After checking the rack with no luck, I went and asked at the info counter if they were getting any in soon. They checked the computer and found no listing for CW except for Mike's book. Puzzled, because I have bought CW there before, I left. Today I stop by just incase they did actually show up, and...there they are. I grab them up and head for the check-out. I asked the nice lady why they don't show on the computer, she, of course, has no clue. I inform her that this is the best skate mag available today and that they should not let this mag slip past them due to some computer database problem. She said she would look into it. Jusy FYI...
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