Neil Macdonald's "ELSEWHERE" Book & the story of UK skateboarding | Brain Drain Show #73

Brain Drain Episode 73 with Forde Brookfield & Special Guest Presenter Nick Warman 🧠 Get comfortable as we dive into 3 hours of incredible skateboarding history with the legendary skateboarding archivist & all round historian @scienceversuslife aka Neil Macdonald as we dive into all things British skateboarding between the golden years of 1987 to 2002 and talk in detail about his new and utterly incredible book “ELSEWHERE” 👀00:00 - Coming up in this episode, organising book launches and how the book came to fruition.11:43 - How did Neil get the book published?16:55 - Where is Neil from, early years of skateboarding, working on re-issue boards at Sidewalk Distribution & Neil's first skateboarding magazines...39:45 - What were some of the first magazines Neil wrote for?52:25 - The birth of the Science VS Life project, Neils comprehensive magazine collection and the introduction of Adidas Gazelles in skateboarding...1:16:58 - Who were some of the hardest people to get hold of whilst conducting the interviews for the Elsewhere book, reshaping 80's boards for a 90's market and the brilliance of Alex Moul!1:25:08 - Show sponsor #1: Skull Candy.(Use code BRAINDRAIN20 for 20% off your order at www.skullcandy.co.uk)1:26:47 - The legend of Jimmy Boyes and getting Curtis McCann involved in the book!1:41:16 - How did Neil accumulate his physical media collection, the timeline of British skateboarding magazines and how Phat Magazine inspired Loaded Magazine.1:53:48 - Why did Neil decide to document upto 2002 in his book and how the progression and image of skateboarding magazines changed.1:59:17 - Why did Neil start his book specifically from 1987, re-issue boards and wheelbase geekery...2:06:35 - How did Neil decide what photos made it into the book and what photos didn't & how many people have contributed to the book?2:19:50 - Working for Sidewalk Distribution and legitimate re-issues with 101 & more!2:25:58 - Show Sponsor #2: Slappy Trucks.(www.rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=slappy+trucks)2:26:45 - What's it like working with Steve Rocco at Sidewalk Distribution, Mike Tarnowski Plan B re-issues, no go re-issues and the changing style in skateboarding!3:00:15 - Farewells, credits and thank you's.DISCLAIMER:The views, opinions, statements, analyses, and commentary expressed do not, under any circumstances, represent, reflect, or imply the official views, positions, policies, or endorsements of Rollersnakes, Brain Drain, or any of their respective staff, employees or affiliates.Support The Brain Drain Show by hitting the "THANKS" button under this video.Subscribe to our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/BrainDrainShow💰Want to BUY Brain Drain Merch?💰https://rollersnakes.co.uk/search?q=brain+drainINSTAGRAM: 📸 Rollersnakes 📸https://www.instagram.com/rollersnakeshttps://www.instagram.com/rollersnakesshopderbyYOUTUBE: ▶️ RollersnakesTV ▶️https://www.youtube.com/rollersnakestvPresented by: Forde Brookfield (@bagheadcrew) & Toby Batchelor (@tobybatchelor) Edited by: Forde Brookfield Audio Mixing: Forde BrookfieldTimestamps: Forde BrookfieldProducer: Goth Shaun (@shaunofthesad)Thumbnail: Michael Wright#braindrainshow #neilmacdonald #elsewherebook #britishskateboarding