Creation & Innovation | XG Grind & Unwind Ep. 58 w/Andy Anderson

It's no question that Andy's on a path that no other's skaters are on. He's cemented himself as a beacon in skateboarding for originality, trend-bucking, and true self-expression through his riding. In this episode of Grind & Unwind, we're chopping ti up with pro skater Andy Anderson about his unique journey in skateboarding. Growing up in White Rock, British Columbia, Andy's passion for skating began at a young age. He recounts memorable moments like trying to kickflip over a seven-stair handrail and his near-death experience that solidified his dedication to the sport. From early freestyle tricks to advanced street and transition skating, Andy's story is a testament to his creativity and determination in skateboarding.

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Chapters:
0:04:07 COLD OPEN
0:06:08 Guest intro Andy Anderson
0:10:00 The Origin of Andy
0:11:13 Earliest memories in life
0:12:45 Garys earliest memory in life
0:14:49 What got Andy into skateboarding?
0:17:27 First Skateboard
0:19:10 Thee regiment to learn skateboarding
0:22:00 Andy sound malfunction
0:25:02 Kendrick vs Drake
0:30:00 Learning how skating evolved
0:32:20 Explaining natas spin
0:34:34 Rodney Mullen
0:38:12 from blackout to go pro vision
0:41:20 Wearing helmets
0:42:36 New video part coming out
0:46:28 Skating Tampa
0:49:44 10 minute skate part
0:52:06 Gary Diss track
0:55:01 Andy finishing his part
0:58:30 explaining the 16 stair rail to a 26 stair rail
1:02:15 Gary smacked himself in the face
1:02:53 Mount rushmore
1:08:43 Favorite games moment
1:09:41 Million Bars
1:13:31 Kind words
1:18:49 Outro