OG skateboarding commentary host Gary Rogers voiced his discontent with Nike and didn't give a single f*ck denouncing the corporate giant for what he sees as just milking the skate industry.
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Rogers unapologetically expressed his views on his core values but didn't mind the possibility of facing the consequences of getting fired from Thrasher and his Skateline Show.
He boldly asserted that the multinational corporation prioritizes profit over the genuine spirit of skateboarding, accusing them of being driven solely by financial motives.
The 32-year-old has resonated with many who feel that corporate influence has diluted the authenticity of skateboarding.
While he acknowledged the financial support that Nike provide to skateboarders, he insists that this support comes at the cost of diluting the culture.
But the podcast host Chris Roberts and the crew tried their very best to change the subject since they may get canceled or lose sponsorships and potential Nike deals.
Roberts kept it real and said that businesses have some tactics just like Nike, which the podcaster backs the corporation, as he understands how money works.
Still, Rogers didn't avoid highlighting the contrast between corporate interests and the grassroots ethos that has defined skate culture for decades.