Steve “Swervo” Betten is an absolute skate soldier. Hailing from Washington State’s capitol, he’s fought through local ridicule, poverty, even death. Skateboarding (and punk rock) was/is his sword and armor that empowered him to thrash his way through what you’d call an exceptionally radical life. This interview shares intimate stories of his long journey from Northwest skateboarding’s sparse beginnings in the early ’70s, to what it all means to him now.
foto: self-portrait 1989
Excellent. Haven’t smiled so much in awhile. Love you Swervo!
keep smilin’…more a-comin’
Rad!
thanks, man!
Radical! Ya Steve! Love the Northwest stories. Sick podcast Tim! ??
POW! …yer on the list Tom!
Really interesting coming from the Texas skate scene. Great work need a format that will play in background continually
thanks Evan…STOKED ya dig it! I know that the conversation is split, and I’m changin’ that issue (if that’s what ya mean?)
TEXAS skate scene rocks! when in Houston I’m usually hittin’ the downtown park and the humungous Grindline one on the outskirts o’ town. Skate tuff!
Thank you.exellent work .made me feel like I was skating. While listing and hearing names of matters I wasnt sure I was dreaming.im skiing again and building a concrete park in my yard .South Dakota.i was born .In Port Townsen 1973. Started Sk8ing at 11..I’m old I sk8 I love the podcast .more please.
THANKS a bunch, Melvin… each of us has our own important story with the board. roll with it!