Wtf is up with the nine club

[modern life is war]

chris roberts' job is being a professional skateboarder

[The Mexican Nancy Chin]

chris roberts' job is being a professional skateboarder

I assume your replying to this:

pretty sure a few years back they said roberts quit his job to do the nine club full time. i wanna say he worked in some sort of tech-adjacent job like software development or something. i remember it being something with computers, to sound like an old man

It is extremely common for pro's to have jobs outside of skating. Also, he still has a board (which probably sells better now due to the nine club than it ever did before) so he didn't really quit being pro despite not skating much anymore

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pretty sure a few years back they said roberts quit his job to do the nine club full time. i wanna say he worked in some sort of tech-adjacent job like software development or something. i remember it being something with computers, to sound like an old man

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He embodied the excesses of the mid-2010s tech industry, paid to look over a coder's shoulder and comment "that's crazy, bro" every 90 seconds.

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Oh so he was middle management

PM

[pizzafliptofakie]

I feel like Chris has mentioned multiple times that the only "real" job he's had was at a Ralph's.

[assyl fartrate]

what job could y’all see Chris roberts doing?

Trust fund baby?

Didn’t he come from a wealthy family?

[fakiefs180]

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Got a brief rush of excitement until I read the word “Experience”

I used to enjoy the Nine Club but it’s gotten pretty unbearable over the past couple years.  I can deal with Jeron and Kelly, but Chris, Steezus, and Justin come off as increasingly unlikable and unlistenable

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So, if true, we’re basically saying goodbye to Eldy and Steezus.

Always wondered how these dudes could keep up weekly appearances without getting decent pay (YT views are rarely over 100k per experience episode).

Eldy and Steezus don’t seem super stoked on being part of the podcast anyway.

Assuming it’s not April Fool’s, it’ll be interesting to hear them explain the reason for ending the experience.

That's good. Goodbye Eldy

[323-BALM]

look at all those baseball caps!

6 out of 6.

[DCLOVE]

Remember when chocolate introduced Louie Lopez as an April Fool's joke? I remember thinking its not a good move when the joke you make is what a majority of people would prefer over the reality of your brand.

I remember it sounded like Louie wasn’t happy with it either as he wasn’t officially on FA yet

[doublesteveburger]

look at all those baseball caps hairlines!

6 out of 6, maybe twelve.

[DannyDee]

I hope this was pre-taped, otherwise this could be a real weird episode if its supposed to be a celebration of the past 5 years of their show, the day after someone Chris Roberts was close to at one point and knew Jeron and Eldy pretty well died. Because it'd be stupid for this show to be anything but a tribute to Robbie McKinley tonight.

[Fongstarr.]

[Dummklaus]

king kong kelly

[BallDontLie]

king kong kelly

He needs some miiiiilk

[Kook Me Amadeus]

[fernando the skater]

Chris Roberts shilling his solo Youtube channel on Instagram. Maybe he's seen the success that "Eldy" has had with his exploration of the Southern California culinary scene, and wants a part of it.

[WhoCareZ]

Chris Roberts shilling his solo Youtube channel on Instagram. Maybe he's seen the success that "Eldy" has had with his exploration of the Southern California culinary scene, and wants a part of it.

Bold move when your most recent video is 4 years old lmao

[TheDingus]

Just watched the sewa episode. Pretty interesting to hear him actually talk. He is human and he does have feelings. Who knew? I have to say the past 3-4 episodes have been great.

[WashingtonNECKTIE]

Just watched the sewa episode. Pretty interesting to hear him actually talk. He is human and he does have feelings. Who knew? I have to say the past 3-4 episodes have been great.

I've been listening to this ep on the commute to work. I never paid much attention to him in the past, but he seems highly grateful and like a genuinely nice person.

[Candied cigarettes]

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Just watched the sewa episode. Pretty interesting to hear him actually talk. He is human and he does have feelings. Who knew? I have to say the past 3-4 episodes have been great.

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I've been listening to this ep on the commute to work. I never paid much attention to him in the past, but he seems highly grateful and like a genuinely nice person.

Lol chris actually asked how sewa’s parents escaped from the soviet union. Like jesus christ how can you possibly expect sewa to answer that question

[gumsole]

Just finished the Sewa episode and can't get over how many times Chris interrupted and spoke over him.

Let the guest guide the story...

[KGB]

Just finished the Sewa episode and can't get over how many times Chris interrupted and spoke over him.

Let the guest guide the story...

I think in this case Sewa would have just kept going and going and going. You saw how long it took to get him to say why he left blind. I like Sewa and he’s good as shit even if most of Slap hates him. I think maybe it’s a different story for someone like him to rely on winning those es and berricks contests to be able to stay in the states. I think he deserves more respect.

[DISTANT RUMOURS]

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Just watched the sewa episode. Pretty interesting to hear him actually talk. He is human and he does have feelings. Who knew? I have to say the past 3-4 episodes have been great.

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I've been listening to this ep on the commute to work. I never paid much attention to him in the past, but he seems highly grateful and like a genuinely nice person.

True. Great skater but he always seemed a bit robotic and interchangeable to me?

But yeah, the fact he shouted out/remembered everyone that helped him was pretty damn cool.

He deserved more from all this.

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Just watched the sewa episode. Pretty interesting to hear him actually talk. He is human and he does have feelings. Who knew? I have to say the past 3-4 episodes have been great.

[close]

I've been listening to this ep on the commute to work. I never paid much attention to him in the past, but he seems highly grateful and like a genuinely nice person.

[close]

True. Great skater but he always seemed a bit robotic and interchangeable to me?

But yeah, the fact he shouted out/remembered everyone that helped him was pretty damn cool.

He deserved more from all this.

He said he got a few offers after he left blind and still has over the years . Wonder what the story is behind him not taking them. Also funny as hell Roger calling out cariuma as the worst shoe company .

[Jim and Dan]

Just finished the Sewa episode and can't get over how many times Chris interrupted and spoke over him.

Let the guest guide the story...

This.

I actually enjoy it when the guest provides in-depth details on the stories, helps paint a better picture overall.

[GrayCellGreen]

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Just watched the sewa episode. Pretty interesting to hear him actually talk. He is human and he does have feelings. Who knew? I have to say the past 3-4 episodes have been great.

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I've been listening to this ep on the commute to work. I never paid much attention to him in the past, but he seems highly grateful and like a genuinely nice person.

[close]

True. Great skater but he always seemed a bit robotic and interchangeable to me?

But yeah, the fact he shouted out/remembered everyone that helped him was pretty damn cool.

He deserved more from all this.

[close]

He said he got a few offers after he left blind and still has over the years . Wonder what the story is behind him not taking them. Also funny as hell Roger calling out cariuma as the worst shoe company .

Pretty rich considering they have had several pairs of Cariumas in the background of episodes for a few years straight. Wonder what made him have a change of heart.

[overwaxed]

They get a lot of hate, but like honestly they're no more self involved/interruption prone/blah blah than any other podcast. Ever listen to Marc Maron? He's so far up his own butt he can see his tonsils, but I've been an avid listener for a decade and it's helped me learn a lot about my own personality defects and he's super self aware. I think they work well together - Chris is dry and self deprecating but keeps the wheels turning, Jeron is hella chill and keeps it real but isn't afraid to drop a hot take, Kelly is a goofball and knows it but is painfully sincere and you can't help but love it, and Roger basically seems like the coolest guy every and I'd hang out with him every day. I started skating again last year after an on and off hiatus of about 15 years and this show really helped me get stoked again, catch up on my old favs, and learn about the new pros that are killing it. Do I stan Andy Anderson? No, but I don't hate him for being a nerd. Do I skate Dragons? No, too soft and I only skate odd numbered wheels. People don't get into making podcasts because they're selfless and don't like the sound of their own voices, just sayin'! Like most podcasts they're pretty dependent on the guest - Sewa isn't super interviewable, I still don't really know how he ended up on blind - but I watched him skate and now I don't care, his skating is about as robotic and uninteresting as personality - listen to the Jason Lee/Dune episode and you'll see the difference, they were way more suited to being guests on a podcast. Life is a lot better when you appreciate things for what they are instead of complaining about what you wish they were.

[DakotaRed]

They get a lot of hate, but like honestly they're no more self involved/interruption prone/blah blah than any other podcast. Ever listen to Marc Maron? He's so far up his own butt he can see his tonsils, but I've been an avid listener for a decade and it's helped me learn a lot about my own personality defects and he's super self aware. I think they work well together - Chris is dry and self deprecating but keeps the wheels turning, Jeron is hella chill and keeps it real but isn't afraid to drop a hot take, Kelly is a goofball and knows it but is painfully sincere and you can't help but love it, and Roger basically seems like the coolest guy every and I'd hang out with him every day. I started skating again last year after an on and off hiatus of about 15 years and this show really helped me get stoked again, catch up on my old favs, and learn about the new pros that are killing it. Do I stan Andy Anderson? No, but I don't hate him for being a nerd. Do I skate Dragons? No, too soft and I only skate odd numbered wheels. People don't get into making podcasts because they're selfless and don't like the sound of their own voices, just sayin'! Like most podcasts they're pretty dependent on the guest - Sewa isn't super interviewable, I still don't really know how he ended up on blind - but I watched him skate and now I don't care, his skating is about as robotic and uninteresting as personality - listen to the Jason Lee/Dune episode and you'll see the difference, they were way more suited to being guests on a podcast. Life is a lot better when you appreciate things for what they are instead of complaining about what you wish they were.

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They get a lot of hate, but like honestly they're no more self involved/interruption prone/blah blah than any other podcast. Ever listen to Marc Maron? He's so far up his own butt he can see his tonsils, but I've been an avid listener for a decade and it's helped me learn a lot about my own personality defects and he's super self aware. I think they work well together - Chris is dry and self deprecating but keeps the wheels turning, Jeron is hella chill and keeps it real but isn't afraid to drop a hot take, Kelly is a goofball and knows it but is painfully sincere and you can't help but love it, and Roger basically seems like the coolest guy every and I'd hang out with him every day. I started skating again last year after an on and off hiatus of about 15 years and this show really helped me get stoked again, catch up on my old favs, and learn about the new pros that are killing it. Do I stan Andy Anderson? No, but I don't hate him for being a nerd. Do I skate Dragons? No, too soft and I only skate odd numbered wheels. People don't get into making podcasts because they're selfless and don't like the sound of their own voices, just sayin'! Like most podcasts they're pretty dependent on the guest - Sewa isn't super interviewable, I still don't really know how he ended up on blind - but I watched him skate and now I don't care, his skating is about as robotic and uninteresting as personality - listen to the Jason Lee/Dune episode and you'll see the difference, they were way more suited to being guests on a podcast. Life is a lot better when you appreciate things for what they are instead of complaining about what you wish they were.

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Slap isn't the place we go to express ourselves when life is good.

[overwaxed]

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They get a lot of hate, but like honestly they're no more self involved/interruption prone/blah blah than any other podcast. Ever listen to Marc Maron? He's so far up his own butt he can see his tonsils, but I've been an avid listener for a decade and it's helped me learn a lot about my own personality defects and he's super self aware. I think they work well together - Chris is dry and self deprecating but keeps the wheels turning, Jeron is hella chill and keeps it real but isn't afraid to drop a hot take, Kelly is a goofball and knows it but is painfully sincere and you can't help but love it, and Roger basically seems like the coolest guy every and I'd hang out with him every day. I started skating again last year after an on and off hiatus of about 15 years and this show really helped me get stoked again, catch up on my old favs, and learn about the new pros that are killing it. Do I stan Andy Anderson? No, but I don't hate him for being a nerd. Do I skate Dragons? No, too soft and I only skate odd numbered wheels. People don't get into making podcasts because they're selfless and don't like the sound of their own voices, just sayin'! Like most podcasts they're pretty dependent on the guest - Sewa isn't super interviewable, I still don't really know how he ended up on blind - but I watched him skate and now I don't care, his skating is about as robotic and uninteresting as personality - listen to the Jason Lee/Dune episode and you'll see the difference, they were way more suited to being guests on a podcast. Life is a lot better when you appreciate things for what they are instead of complaining about what you wish they were.

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Slap isn't the place we go to express ourselves when life is good.

My wife beat all the bitterness out of me and made me joyful - I find joy in this message board somehow or another!

[Kook Me Amadeus]

Life is a lot better when you appreciate things for what they are instead of complaining about what you wish they were.

Get your level-headed takes the fuck out of here bro