The Big Boys and the Rise of Skate Punk

An in‑depth look at how Austin’s early‑80s skate rock pioneers, The Big Boys, merged funk rhythms with hardcore aggression to create a DIY blueprint that fueled skate parks across the United States. The episode unpacks their recordings, touring tactics, independent label moves, and the community infrastructure that made skating and punk inseparable.

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