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In this Anchors and Eagles conversation Adam, Jeronimo, and Blair go deep into the foundation of their friendship and the culture that shaped their youth.
They talk about growing up in the skateboarding world, how it built community, and how skateboarding continues to influence their creativity, art, and lifestyle today.

From music to culture to the evolution of skating, this episode captures the nostalgia, the lessons, and the moments that defined who they became. Blair also opens up about his art and the connection between creativity and the skateboarding mindset.

Keywords: skateboarding, friendship, community, art, music, culture, youth, nostalgia, lifestyle

Takeaways:
Skateboarding builds real community
The culture teaches life lessons
Art and music fuel the skateboarding experience
Competition pressure can remove the fun
Nostalgia shapes identity
Supportive environments matter
Skateboarding remains a lifelong influence

Sound bites:
"You are truly a local hero."
"Skateboarding is embedded in me."
"We were all scared of you back then."

Featuring Blair Hess
With Adam Facenda, Jeronimo Gomez, and Julie Replicant

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Also featuring @blairhessproject @adamfacenda_tlt @tdf_j.gomez @shesareplicant @thedarlingfireofficial @truelovetattooftl @adamfacenda

00:00 – Intro
00:28 – Growing up skateboarding
02:15 – How skateboarding shaped our identity
05:30 – Music, art, and the skate culture connection
08:10 – Blair’s creative journey
12:55 – Nostalgia and the early skate scene
17:05 – Why community matters
20:42 – Paranormal stories begin
25:30 – Ghosts, dream,s and unexplained moments
29:55 – Haunted houses and strange encounters
33:10 – Movie talk and classic horror
36:45 – Fitness journeys and personal growth
40:20 – Humor, friendship, and real talk
43:00 – Final thoughts
44:10 – Outro

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