Growing up, Lincoln Ueda was a name I’d always see. And even though I didn’t skate vert, I absolutely respected him and his skateboarding—no one flew like Lincoln, and no one seemed to have more fun doing it.
Lincoln is the latest guest on The Nine Club, and this one’s full of stories, history, and stoke. From his humble beginnings in Brazil to touring with Tony Hawk and the Boom Boom Huck Jam to becoming one of vert skating’s most iconic figures, all the way to judging the Olympics (and receiving death threats), it’s a stacked episode. The craziest part? We’re just scratching the surface. Press play:
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We hear stories about Lincoln seeing videos of Christian Hosoi and the Alva team for the first time while still in Brazil (and how that lit a fire inside of him). We learn about his trip to the Munster contest in ’89, tracking down Omar Hassan in Costa Mesa, getting his first skate checks and honestly, so much more. I’ve always been such a fan of Lincoln and hearing these stories only made that admiration grow.
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Right before the COVID days, I had the chance to work alongside Lincoln at the CA Training Facility (CATF) and it was so rad seeing him in the offices every day. All heart, all humility—his cool and calm demeanor almost makes you forget how much of an absolute beast he is on the board!
Anyways, as always, I feel like I’ve already sort of spoiled the episode! Whether you’re a fan of Lincoln or just want to hear some classic skate stories and history, this episode rips. Get there!
