AMA with Aaron Kyro | The Braille Drop Podcast Ep 2

Aaron Kyro sits down with Tom Kelly, the producer of the Braille Drop podcast, to discuss the launch of the Braille Drop podcast and their goals for the show. Aaron talks about what it's like running his KZbin channel and his company, his dream competitor in a game of S.K.A.T.E., how a total newbie can feel comfortable going to a skatepark for the first time, the effect building a skatepark has had on Aaron’s hometown of Red Lodge, Montana, what music he listens to (or doesn't) while he skates, his favorite Tony Hawk Pro Skater character, how Elden Ring is taking over his life, and what to look forward to with the podcast, among tons of other interesting stuff!
Next time we do an AMA we'll definitely be asking YOU for questions, so stick around for future episodes.
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[@scizophrenic2602]

skateboarding podcast. Braille pushing boundaries every day. Great idea. So much potential with this idea. Hopefully one day you can get Natas Kaupas on the podcast.

[@roldanrholdon9280]

I haven’t listened yet, but the name “ the Braille Drop” is perfect. If you get to 100 episodes, this will grow. Faith and hope!

[@jamesortega2340]

Tom is the guy to thank! Thanks Tom.

[@CleanCutAudio]

[@ianvictory8469]

Beyond bummed I didn't know about this! Keep the podcast alive I love listening at work.

[@AdventuresInSkateboarding]

Enjoyed the conversation. A lot was unpacked here. Hope to see this grow. Side note: Welcome just put out an AFI board.

[@adriangonzalez9487]

Hello great video braille Shout out from Greensboro North Carolina 🤘🤘🤘

[@earthleaf9567]

So dope I'm skateboarding at the Highlands, NC skatepark. Love to hear some east coast skateboarding vibes

[@StuffnThings42]

Yo! Arvada skatepark is indeed amazing. I go there once in a rare while.

[@Grimboww]

This one was a really awesome and human insight into both of you, was a fantastic listen! Also, filmed in February and you've been holding out on these gems for so long?? Super glad the team's decided to keep this up, thank you \o/

[@Dave3rdEyeArt]

When I figured how to ollie comfortably while moving. That really starts the whole journey of jumping

[@juanburciaga9880]

I loved this, I’m glad I got to see Aaron in his true from aside from skating and Tom you seem like an awesome guy that I can relate to. Awesome content !

[@CleanCutAudio]

Thanks man

[@dawsonsmith7905]

Yesss I love seeing this pop up in my sub feed!!! Excited to see more of the Braille drop podcast!!!

[@JakeFrenchy]

Yo, Asheville! What’s up from Greenville, SC🤘🏻 Love the podcast idea. Being a big fan of Revive, and them (Aaron included) being a huge reason why I got into skateboarding, I’d love to hear from them. Andy, Brian, Alex, Casey, pros, flow, anybody.

[@pretengineer]

Ayyyy shout out Asheville NC!! I'm in Hickory, but me and my boys just started checking out RAD skatepark and the DIY since we started back skating back in February. Tom, if you ever want to check out some spots in Hickory, hit me up and I can give you the details on the Hickory DIY, it's definitely a beginner to intermediate street focused spot if you're into that sort of thing. Btw, loved this episode; keep up the good work fellas!!

[@CleanCutAudio]

Aye nice man! I'll check out the Hickory spot! I'm at Foundy, the DIY next to RAD a few times a week.

[@lew8450]

You guys should bring on the brail team guys... Including Chris Mcnugget... You guys should also bring on Andy Schrock and the Revive guys as well... This is really cool and interesting...

[@post8103]

Love this sort of content keep it up 😁😁😁

[@SantinoDeluxe]

this is great, it compliments the nine club, its gonna be cool to hear from the huge names you know and its just as important to focus on the non-pro/non-core side of skateboarding, cant wait for more!

[@davidmcinturff13]

Love these. Miss skating. My board just stares at me in the back seat of my car saying please pick me up lol.

[@onissarodriguez7229]

I would love to see Ricky or Nigel available for virtual lessons

[@epicboss3472]

yeeeeaAHH !!! frickin love this dude aaron 💀

[@colinysselmuiden7489]

great podcast I didn’t know there was a braille podcast till now and great to hear you enjoyed Elden Ring those souls games feel alot like skateboarding for me where you have to battle along time and then feel like you achieved something from how hard it was

[@purplepixeleater]

LOL, this is the content we been missing in our lives xD

[@Agapelovestudio]

Xan wait to catch these live I have so many questions

[@78consecratedcardsofart78]

Great talk guys!

[@DanilStarikov]

thank you

[@Dave3rdEyeArt]

I always help a skater I see that seems to feel out of place! Help break the ice. If they're hesitant on a ramped, help e m out! I remember Wanting to ask for tips but feeling nervous. Anytime I help someone, they usually figure out the trick and are stoked. Its awesome helping people learn and discover confidence

[@moopytoast]

My friend taught me how to Ollie in the second grade before we realized He's regular footed and I ride goofy... So my first trick was a nollie

[@Miklooo774]

I just got into Eldin ring and I'm obsessed

[@aliveanew2272]

27:00 at 30 years old, I did the exact same thing during Covid. I bought a Switch specifically to play Breath of the Wild as Ocarina of Time was my favorite game ever. It took me a whole year to finish the game in completion but I finally did.

[@astoldbywhomever9756]

My first skate park was Asheville. I learned how to ride and all the basics there.

[@DstrtdMnd]

I'd love to hear you talk to musicians that were featured on the THPS game soundtracks and how the games' popularity impacted ticket/album sales

[@MrWorsterLike]

this is fire

[@xojj_]

i hope the braille drop doesn't become a re-hashed version of The Nine Club, they've covered so much of skating's history & future what i like about braille is the attempt to bring more science into skating's casual conversations, even if its jokes. i hope the braille drop can be centered around the science of skateboarding, perseverance in skateboarding, while bringing in the unknown legends of skating -- the brand owners, the CEOs, the photographers n filmers, the people love what y'all do, always. i can't wait to see how these conversations push skateboarding even further

[@jamesortega2340]

I feel like Ricky feels the same way Arron does about teaching people to skate, Please Podcast Ricky.

[@aaronhisermusic]

Can we get an episode with Uzi where he talks about his skating origins and how he got involved with Braille?

[@astoldbywhomever9756]

Holy crap I’m from Marion NC

[@Late20sSkateboarder]

Elden Ring, the THPS remake, and Spider-Man are the 3 best PS games!

[@JohnSuave]

Interview Lance!!!

[@vdfritzz]

also first

[@jommeez]

ff7 goated

[@danchacon3876]

Do you have any stretches you suggest for skaring😊

[@jakesteinmetz8530]

Real question. How far is Tom in elden ring since this episode

[@jamesortega2340]

Was the filmer Gabe?

[@void-void-void-tv]

Lance! We want Lance update

[@cvnate619ify]

First

[@ZOOOOKED]

Also first

[@Skateceramics]

vinny bahn as a guest

[@ryanrowe1975]

THPS 3+4 remake?

[@jamesortega2340]

I feel sorry for all the people who don't know Crisis Core.

[@JesseMcLanahan]

Yo. Tom!? How do I find this guy.

[@CleanCutAudio]

Yo Jesse! It's Tom! Pat H. sent me the video of your You Make It... a while back! Hope you've been doing well man. I think about band camp often lol

[@Insomniuhh]

Can't believe you guys used the word "brunch" in skater culture

[@Late20sSkateboarder]

Just wondering, why a Mogely video but not a Chris video?

[@JustInZone]

First for the 6th time,

[@danchacon3876]

Have you ever pulled off a heeflip on accident 😊

[@renealbrechtsen9743]

Why is there such a huge delay on Aaron's camera ?

[@braillearmy]

The WiFi was acting up that day so the remote recording platform we were using was slipping in and out of sync throughout.

[@WicKedwiNd91]

I thought Gabe was a cohost?

[@braillearmy]

No cohosts, just Aaron and a different guest every week!

[@ritenour12]

Love this idea but I feel like we need gabe or someone from the crew to host this… yes this guy is a great producer but I feel like someone from the crew would make this much more interesting for me to watch. Some random guy hosting the podcast just seems odd to me

[@treyw4326]

Podcast was a bad idea lol

[@rochebridges5792]

First

[@yannickadriaensen]

First