RE-RELEASE - Tony Hawk
- Apr 29, 2026
- 1:17:26
- Full Episode
Let’s revisit gnarly injuries, a life-changing video game, and Police Academy 4 with Tony Hawk.
*Note: this interview was recorded before the SAG-AFTRA strike took effect.On Audacy’s Fly on the Wall, Saturday Night Live stars Dana Carvey and David Spade take listeners behind the scenes and reminisce about their favorite SNL moments, memories, and sketches with special guests.
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Brief Summary
Tony Hawk discusses his skateboarding career, injuries, and philanthropy in this engaging episode.
Key points
- The Age Debate. A discussion on the unfair treatment of women’s ages in media.
- Breaking My Leg. Tony Hawk shares the harrowing story of breaking his leg while skateboarding.
- Turning Pro at 14. Tony Hawk shares his journey of turning pro at just 14 years old, highlighting the challenges he faced.
- Skateboarding Resurgence. Tony discusses the resurgence of skateboarding in the mid-80s and its impact on his life.
- The Video Game Connection. Tony explains how a successful video game helped cement his name in skateboarding culture.
- Landing the 900. Tony Hawk describes the spontaneous moment he landed the legendary 900 trick at the X Games.
Episode highlights
- The Age DebateA discussion on the unfair treatment of women’s ages in media.“Let’s put a billboard and say stop putting the ages of women started.”2:25Apr 29, 2026
- Breaking My LegTony Hawk shares the harrowing story of breaking his leg while skateboarding.“I broke my leg. And he's like, what?”7:01Apr 29, 2026
- Turning Pro at 14Tony Hawk shares his journey of turning pro at just 14 years old, highlighting the challenges he faced.“That was the only difference. That was it.”17:34Apr 29, 2026
- Skateboarding ResurgenceTony discusses the resurgence of skateboarding in the mid-80s and its impact on his life.“Something happened in the mid-80s where suddenly skateboarding kind of came around again.”19:44Apr 29, 2026
- The Video Game ConnectionTony explains how a successful video game helped cement his name in skateboarding culture.“Our game had huge success. Gigantic.”30:26Apr 29, 2026
- Landing the 900Tony Hawk describes the spontaneous moment he landed the legendary 900 trick at the X Games.“It was all spontaneous that night, honestly.”35:22Apr 29, 2026
- Skateboarding's EvolutionTony reflects on how skateboarding has changed and the discipline it requires.“Skating requires so much discipline that that was sort of being ignored.”46:32Apr 29, 2026
- Skating in Gorilla CostumesA wild story of skating with an orangutan while dressed as gorillas.“We were also skating with an orangutan.”48:57Apr 29, 2026
Tension
40/ 100Low tension
