The Nine Muses podcast host and skateboard brand owner Robert Brink is having a moment of satisfaction as the SLAP message board remains in maintenance mode for two days straight.
A long-standing platform in skateboarding discussions, SLAP has often been a place where opinions run wild, and Brink has been no stranger to its critical side.
Brink has been a frequent topic of debate on the forum, particularly after his interview with Chris Cole’s ex-wife stirred up controversy.
The discussion surrounding him on SLAP hasn’t always been friendly, with users dissecting his work, interviews, and approach to skate media with sharp words. But as the forum sits in limbo, Brink seems to be enjoying the silence.
It’s unclear if SLAP is just having a short-term tech problem or if this is the end of something bigger.
What’s certain is that Brink isn’t hiding his amusement. For years, SLAP has been a hub for heated conversations, call-outs, and deep dives into skate culture, sometimes offering brutal critiques of those in the industry.
Now, with the forum down and no clear timeline for its return, the OG Weekened Buzz host has found himself in a rare position - watching the conversation come to a halt.
Some skaters see Brink as an important voice in the industry, while others have called him out for various reasons over the years.
The forum's users have never held back when it comes to their opinions, but now, with the website down, there’s no place for them to vent. At least for the time being.
It’s hard to say what the future holds for SLAP. If it returns, the forum will likely pick up right where it left off, continuing its role as a space where skaters call things as they see them.
The forum has been active for decades, and its influence—whether positive or negative—has shaped many conversations in the skateboarding world.
For now, though, the Brink show podcaster is enjoying the quiet.
After years of being a frequent topic of SLAP’s discussions, he’s watching from the sidelines as the forum itself becomes the subject of uncertainty.
And while some skaters wait to see what happens next, Brink has already made his stance clear. This is a moment worth celebrating.
