BINZ PODCAST

BINZ PODCAST (Best In New Zealand )

the BEST IN NEW ZELAND skateboard podcast hosted by Levi Hawken and Chey Ataria

This is an attempt to preserve the stories and history of Aotearoa skateboarding. After talking about doing it for a few years, usually in when someone prominent in the scene has passed away and all their history and stories are lost forever.

BINZ EP #1  Andrew Morri Morrison

In this episode of the BINZ podcast, Chey and Levi sit down with the legendary Andrew "Morri" Morrison – a name that resonates with anyone who's been part of Aotearoa's skate scene over the past four decades. From tearing up Skatopia in the early 80s to mentoring the next generation of skaters, Morri's journey is filled with raw passion, grit, and unforgettable stories. We dive deep into his early influences, the evolution of New Zealand skateboarding, and what keeps him pushing even after all these years.

 Morri opens up about the highs, the slams, and the behind-the-scenes moments that shaped his path – including his views on how the NZ skate community has grown and where it’s heading. Whether you’ve seen him in the mags or ripping the deep end of Mangawhai or just heard the name whispered in skate circles, this episode is an all time banger packed with nz skateboard history and an amazing professional career spanning 20+ years. Hit play, subscribe, and get ready for some skateboarding wisdom and a few laughs straight from NZ's skateboard Godfather🛹🇳🇿

 

 

BINZ EP #2  Andrew Moore

Join us  on the BINZ episode 2 for an in-depth conversation with filmmaker, Yeah Bo magazine creator, and No More Heroes documentary director Andrew Moore.

We dive into his journey documenting Aotearoa’s skate scene, from 70's with dads homemade boards and being the youngest rider sponsored by Edwards, gritty DIY ramps, Skateopia to the stories about his trip to the States being asked to skate for Sims, behind the senes with some of the country’s most influential skaters.

Andrew shares what inspired his iconic projects, the challenges of capturing raw skate culture on film, the licensing issues of making a full length documentary and what the future holds. This is another must-listen episode

Watch No More Heroes here https://www.nzonscreen.com/title/no-m...