Dale Decker on His Drug Addiction & How Being a Youtube Skater Ruined His Peace of Mind!

Today we visit Dale Decker and had an amazing conversation about his journey as a youtuber and over coming his drug addictions.
Dales channel: ‪@daledecker‬
#skateboarding #daledecker #podcast

[@monkeypablo9961]

Interviewing all the skatetubers I watched as a kid dayummm, love and respect to you Lamont Holt, Dale Decker, Garret Ginner, John Hill, Chris Chann and many more. I watched y'all because you guys inspired me to skate even when i was trash and sucked at progressing. Y'all entertained me and kept my hopes up throughout the years fr thank y'all

[@LonnieHutchinson90]

Hell yea I feel the same!

[@amyp792]

For real

[@quintenelliott882]

Same dude been watching all those dudes since 2015-2016 it’s almost nostalgic to watch them again lol

[@humdinger7548]

Same

[@10isawsome]

Shout out to you bro, glad you kept skating!

[@SkateboardCreep]

I’ve seen you try many things over the past several years, from skits, to rapping, to reaction, to vlogging, to different pretty clever series (scooter kids, skateboarders doing video game tricks) etc. but out of all, this might be the one fam 🙏

[@SilverSlayer]

Dale, I’m a skateboarder that’s been clean for several years as well of drugs and alcohol. Been watching you since John started filming with you the summer before you even made your channel yet. I remember you announcing your channel & remember your first video as well. I think it’s important people (especially kids) know that you don’t need to drink and get high to have fun or be cool.. nowadays drugs is the last thing on my mind. I prefer to be on point and sharp.. not all sloppy and half awake. I genuinely thought if I got sober my life would be boring as fuck. Furthest thing from the truth. I can still have dreadlocks and make music and skateboard and do my thing without getting high.. idk why I figured getting sober meant I had to be come corny dude now that’s life is boring.

[@jimmyg7806]

As a skater, I know that though we hang with the homies at the park a lot, but rarely does deep real talk happen. We are usually there to get away from the stress of life and unwind. So I find this refreshing.

[@Tarrontrades]

You are killing it with these podcasts Lamont! I can’t wait to binge these all at work tomorrow

[@LilHomieColt]

We need a Dan Corrigan podcast

[@sydneysimon7112]

This podcast is killing it! Dale Decker is a beast on the board and in the Ju Jitsu G

[@drewstaples9648]

Dale is a huge inspiration to me! and I love seeing the dude killing it in life! 💪

[@nizzyytopbins1322]

I was hype to see dale on here fam! Honestly every person you have had on here I watched/watch religiously! Keeping going lamont 💪🏽

[@GoScience123]

Its so interesting to finally hear dale talk about his like voyeuristic philosophy for skate videos, thats what made his my favorite skate channel to this day fr.

[@daledecker]

I never knew if anyone caught onto this or not

[@Queerpunx]

You're onto something with these recent interviews. The ones I've watched so far I throughly enjoyed... I appreciate the low key laid back vibes.

[@zbadeee1993]

Another good one! The last couple killed it, getting better and better… might be my favorite skate pod yet. Been watching since geez, 7 years, this is a good lane for you for sure!

[@dallaswarren520]

Everyone sayin Lamont fell off but look at all the KZbin skaters fw him. Bro never sold out RESPECT 🙏

[@LamontHoltTV]

Facts 111 🤘🏽

[@goomaboi]

Damn, after watching YT skaters for years and years, never knew Dale D was so well spoken, he seems like a really smart guy. Him and Lamont have great chemistry. Should consider him as a co-host.

[@leastselfawarepotassium]

Love these podcasts. Feel free to make them longer. I feel like you really get into the good stuff later in episodes like this.

[@stadiumgoon6563]

I love Dale real honest transparent and someone I'd want as a friend he has levels to him bless up man

[@gabriel__drake]

These podcasts been fire. Been amazing to watch all the dudes I grew up looking up to. Props to Dale on his sobriety journey! Shits hella motivational especially for me being 22. All anyone ever wanna do is drink and smoke and do nothin then act like they cool. Mfs my age be hella corny n lazy. 111 yo keep this fire up

[@DarrinLorentzII]

Daaaaaaam such a great episode Lamont! You're killing it!!

[@CaughtinaFlood]

spent a lot of time with dale going to hardcore shows in michigan. a real great and genuine dude. love to see him shining.

[@bFOURdwZEROlf]

Dude Dan went from rags to riches that is the purest most amazing skate story of all time, and he only can go up from there, he literally knows some of the best skaters in the WORLD. I can't believe it

[@bFOURdwZEROlf]

I feel like Dale Decker is the Contractor that skates, and love the Ramps and Keen Content!

[@ChazLikesSharpObjects]

I love this podcast. Please keep doing it because i promise you its gonna be big af.. I cant get enough.. Awesome to see Dale on here.. .. Your doing an awesome job of getting people we really dont get to hear personal stuff from. Your questions are great too and i had to edit this comment so i could let you know that. I just wanted to give you your props 👊

[@Sh4pp0]

Bro this is so wild to me. I stopped watching skate content around the time Dale started appearing in John's videos (he was not the reason lmao). Since then I haven't been into skateboarding as much, but now I get to see what everyone's been up to thanks to these podcasts. Never stop dude, this is amazing and it seems like I'm not the only one who feels like this. Shit makes me nostalgic like hearing from old friends after years 🥹

[@AJBuddha]

Happiness IS being able to maintain a healthy mindset through ups & downs

[@michaelmac2094]

NGL Lamont - I never really followed your content. But I am loving these podcasts. Keep em up!

[@Fortuna_716]

Theres def a disconnect from core companies to youtubers but to me its all skateboarding. I just love it, been skating since 96. Recently started messing w bmx tho because the weather sucks in Buffalo NY, both are rad.

[@Patrickmetalhead]

Heck yea dale! Digging seeing these pods of people id actually like to learn about. Would definitely like to see a john hill episode.

[@FloatDown]

just a great format and chill interview style, talk to everybody! lookin fwd to seein who else u bring on

[@jordanramsey5763]

Dale's underrated. love his stuff.

[@stalwartzero7001]

How Dale get dad bod at 18, that’s next level shredding

[@TheRealPapaChico]

Dale and Dan somehow have the same exact accent. Their voices are so similiar to the point you would think they are related.

[@thejackoat7687]

Brooooo I’m so shocked seeing Dale on here! I grew up looking up to Dale when I started skating back in like 09’. A2 represent! 🤘🏾

[@stephanyampolsky7187]

Like others have said i could see this podcast getting huge and becoming a dope career path for you. Love to see it

[@AdventuresInSkateboarding]

I always enjoy a good conversation with Dale. This was solid.

[@bronsonlight6870]

Shout out both you guys big loves I love you content and have been supporting for years on my old channel keep up the podcast and do a game of skate! ❤

[@thejoe_snotbombsskateboarding]

Having a true 9-5 will eventually give you peace. I'm 36, still skate a lot. Have been a cook for 15 yrs of my life. Same spot. You find peace eventually or you gone. A few bad things went down but it is what it is.

[@Qwee-Qwee777]

W Podcast 🎥🔥🔥I grew up watching y’all this is sick 🤙🏾

[@chrisellersagangsta]

i feel like lamont asks the right questions but when they really start to get into it he kinda changes the subject when it starts getting juicy idk if thats just what you can and cant say about the industry or if hes trying to just keep the podcast moving on track either way still love these just some things ive noticed!

[@travispasch9908]

aye shoutout woodville! Josh Jyraznski was a legend!

[@Johnjds]

Loving these 👊 Hope you bring everyone back for more.

[@rulehardgarage9740]

Funny to talk about 9-5 like McDonald’s is the only job. Labor unions easily make 6 figures in the Midwest with benefits paid. Dale nailed it with doing what you love. I killed my passion doing it and then realized 10 years later my unhappiness was caused by me killing my passion doing it for work.

[@daledecker]

It’s true man, we all have to work and I’ve realized there’s nothing wrong with a 9-5. The simple life is so underrated. Working class people are the back bone and I find myself spending a lot more time and relating to that more. You can hate what you do all day everyday but changing your career isn’t gonna solve all your problems. You still have to live with yourself.

[@Keiran27729]

When yall getting Dan Corrigan on this podcast? That would be fire

[@NarrowDC]

I freaking love Dale, he’s got a bit of a no nonsense “Valley” mentality

[@benjaminrichard8916]

Loving these podcasts man! Amazing

[@agustinplayz1145]

mad love bro! Keep it up

[@Martin_salcedo]

Dawg I remember when you like a video of me landing hardflip. Such a trip seeing how far you Made it.

[@jamesbest9806]

Can’t wait for the Aaron Kyro episode

[@DesnoOne]

Great podcasts bro, I stopped watching KZbin a few years back Recently rediscovered Garret, Luis, yourself & Dale Glad to see you all doing sweet Greetings from Oz🦘🇦🇺

[@ricardoserrano9582]

Loving these podcast man it’s fire 🔥

[@nigelgeiger6020]

I don’t know why the fuck I’ve been watching these things cuz I actually can’t stand KZbin skater shit but im into this podcast. I find everything about all of this shit cringe as hell but enjoy seeing this side of it. Shoutout to Michigan tho. I live out west now and miss it and the people all the time. Those few months of skating you get out there are more dope than the whole year of skating I get now and the people are waaay cooler and more humble than either of the coasts. I’ve done time on both coasts and lived all over.

[@SillyShenanagensThe3rd]

YOOOOOOOOOOO i cant wait for this video, so many great listens on this podcast, you should get dan corrigan or maybe matthew wilcox. Love the videos, keep them coming man

[@mcgnarley99]

1:01 Tim O'Connor!! he was the first one to start a skate podcast and he would kill it on KZbin!! Also Bobby Puleo's KZbin is kinda small but its REALLY good, I just wish he would upload more.

[@ryanruiz325]

Pure dopeness! Thank you for the realness peace and much love

[@indiegrab360]

Bruhh too much hot fire in a row 🔥🔥🔥

[@sixtystixs]

Lamont really be knowing his audience I watched all the podcast so far and finished em, I bearly even do that on other podcast! 😂

[@bigdrefromthebay6475]

It seems to be a common theme amongst vloggers going through depression , anxiety, stress etc due to the viewers comments. It always seems to be the people who don’t have much going on on in their lives that are the most hateful.

[@sonnyquintana9835]

Dale is the GOAT

[@FlyRae]

These are gold bro

[@Godheadbody]

Keep ‘em coming, super cool vid ma boi

[@HepCdaKilla]

Lamont, you should get your community tab going and promote through that for the podcasts.

[@Aromapablo]

I was poppin off on MySpace with my 500yd 1 foot manual 😂

[@imnotarob0t1984]

the podcast slaps!

[@sluggdiddyyddidgguls]

I promise everyone that doing what you are passionate about for a living is a lot better than doing a job that you don't love. Yes, it will be tough at times for your "passion" to be your job, but.. waking up and loving what you do for a job is a much different feeling that waking up and having to go to a job, regardless of how much money you make doing it, that you don't enjoy or love.

[@daledecker]

True but this was never the argument

[@scott.skates]

Yo it’s crazy how much drama KZbinrs have gone through over the last decade. I haven’t even been on here and missed it. Idk I guess anything can be rough it just depends. Like for me being a KZbinr is way better than video clients. Yeah genx lead the way on the internet for sure. 👍

[@847lifestyle]

we say we hate dale but really we love him.

[@tjm8790]

Lovin the podcast bro! You should see if u could time stamp topics, would be awesome

[@justinbishop7142]

These podcasts are 🔥

[@MrBiggoh]

This was fire

[@Tanner.0]

I want the Slammin dizzy dog shirt! Bring that shit back Dale!

[@Iwasraisedbyrobots]

Hell yeah Dale is solid.

[@chriskelly6019]

Loving the podcast Lamont keep up the hard work

[@ivangutierrez7019]

Wow dude great podcast and keep it up bro!

[@SLOTHBOI]

can we get chapter markers on these podcasts g

[@boyyorbit]

Great ep! If I had to pick a pro who I think would be a good youtuber, It'd be Luan Olivera. He gives John Hill vibes, plus he's just disgustingly good at skating.

[@Ernie_Creates]

Please get john hill on here! You killing it bro! ✊🏾

[@LonnieHutchinson90]

Bro you definitely need to get John hill on here!

[@brettharmon4738]

To answer the question”1 pro skater who would be a great KZbinr” i would say is Swampy. The funniest, wackiest, fun dude to watch.

[@n4tcf]

Keep ‘em comming Lamont 🔥🥂

[@uglyboibitchtitss]

id like to know about how dale got into hardcore music, maybe what his first hardcore show experience was like

[@lazyskb]

Love the podcast keep it up!

[@labell2987]

Bro coming everyday with some heat wtf!

[@j.8471]

Shout out to Dale Bruv! 🤙🏽

[@Globeca1606]

No way Lamont was in Burlington that’s wild

[@dod_studios]

Yo what y'all were talking about how people think you fall off because they're not cueing into your post it's because no one turns on their notifications

[@user-mf1jo5rh3u]

Dale repping the missing link shirt, fuck yeah!

[@BudOnTheLeaves]

From Detroit/Pontiac represent

[@TheFloridaBikeVlogger]

man 2020 does feel like it was recent

[@juancarloslugo954]

I liked his clothing brand

[@ManweruEmanuilov]

Lamont going hard with these podcast things

[@justinbishop7142]

Revives the only company to ever give me free stuff. There loyal to there customers 💯

[@heyimaaron96]

can't wait for the Sharney episode lmao

[@thomasriley2584]

Hey Dale, didja ever make it down to Ollie's around cinci

[@user-du8rc7me9h]

is that the bass player of mudvayne?

[@DVLjack]

😆

[@melovi8e5]

Banger after banger

[@reesesilver6819]

Yuurrrrrrrrr let’s run it gang we here

[@gh0stm0nst3r6]

Lamont is built for this.

[@Sir_Smoky_]

Well that explains why why Dale looks so much more comfortable on blades than a board. Embrace the blades Dale!!!! 😂

[@eljardineroguapo2440]

if he interviews lance it’s over

[@ShawnxEdge]

Straight Edge!

[@icepick859]

Pause was around in the 80s and 90s it's not a podcast thing