Erik Ellington: Living Proof Radio. Ep.189

[@CVskateboarding]

Great piece. I grew up idolizing baker and piss drunks. Drinking and skating went hand in hand. It was once my super power and made me “better” at skating. Then the drinking became more important. Not only did I NEED alcohol to skate, I needed it to live. I am so grateful for stories like Erik’s , Andrew’s and skateboarders alike who have shared their struggles with alcoholism. I am 38 years old and have been sober for 7 months. The longest sobriety time I’ve had since I tried to get it in 2019.

[@christopherhannegan3467]

Such an awesome conversation! Being a 13 y/o skateboarder in 2000 was like a dream. As far as my nostalgia goes, BEST era in skateboarding 💯

[@DaSherMAN723]

I was 4 in 2000 but man even in 2009 -2010

[@Scarecrow-skate-racing-videos]

Damn, I'm the same age and we were lucky my brother and didn't even know it.

[@steddyk]

90’s were slightly cooler!

[@Jman-t9x]

Got an autograph from him back in 2005 at a baker demo.

[@en5954]

Baker 4 life

[@shakeandbreak2938]

What a humble and honest interview. Ellington has always been one to watch, for me.

[@DanielIvan707]

A lot of skateboarders came from broken homes and unfortunately went down the same path of self destruction. A lot of us did not make it. It’s great that these guys are talking about how dark it can really get and that there is hope to get your shit together.

[@en5954]

It’s really common in board sports. That focus on our craft can shut out our demons, or we channel our demons into our art/skateboarding. I always encourage people to get help if they need it. I’m so glad Ellington has come out the other side.

[@timothytice3074]

i met him @Bob Burnquist's house i was the caretaker there i was skating i knew his wife. he was a mess glad to see he grew up. one of my hero's now keep rocking Eric E

[@Scarecrow-skate-racing-videos]

Erik Ellington has been one of my favorites since misled youth. ❤

[@k1kickin1t]

it's very interesting what the relationship between art and expression does to a person's evolution. skateboarding has opened a lot of people's minds to that side of themself and this is LIVING PROOF

[@christopherhannegan3467]

💯🙌

[@genesis2187]

Saw Erik in Paris last year and my jaw hit the floor. Such a sick dude.

[@JackMorgan_RLP]

This was great

[@stalwartzero7001]

You rule! Your maturity and what you’ve overcome are inspiring.

[@Jman-t9x]

Wow so happy to see Eric Ellington doing so well for his self. Coming from an alcoholic this really inspiring for me

[@hangingwithnick3251]

I loved waking up watching this. Definitely motivated the rest of my day

[@KaiserNvtron-df7je]

I'm watching this drinking wine in the morning to cope with the after effects from yesterday. Ellington is a great guy. thanks for sharing the knowledge

[@JonB1991]

Ellington gettin into the O Douls market nice !

[@ethancomo6437]

Epic conversation

[@Not_stoked]

I love Erik thanks for this.

[@Quay1586]

Absolute legend!

[@crisisactor420]

I have a few months sober and it's so sick to hear Erik's story. I watched so much of this guy when I was a kid, I learned bigspins because of him. The dudes in the 12 step rooms I'm in are great but a lot of them are real old and tough to relate to and shit but this is great. Thanks for doing this man

[@en5954]

Congratulations on your sobriety! Andrew Reynolds also has some mature perspectives on his past addictions, if you haven’t checked out his interviews also. Keep up the hard work 🤙🏻🛹

[@DeviantSkateboards.]

The G! 🤛❤🖤

[@nicolasbaker9601]

Greatest style of all time

[@Cpistol744]

Huge inspiration. Shoutouts to baker boys & Deathwish !

[@JimothyJangus]

getting all the sickest guests. Thank you man!

[@chrisjr1247]

Needed this thank you!

[@soundsbitter]

❤the 2000-2006 era of skating was the best. I literally thought I was Andrew Reynolds and Ellington. Lol I did everything they did I was so influenced by them it’s crazy. Dopest times ever I wish I could go back and pause it forever and live here . I would do anything for a pair of the Reynolds ones and twos.

[@bradcleck1]

I was 15 when Baker 3 came out and it changed the game. I played that shit on a constant loop lol I still ride Baker today

[@marioguizar7790]

Absolute Legend, Ellington!

[@ابراهيم_محمد_الازهر]

Always loved ellington his part in baker 3 was sick af.

[@sk8rMike360]

Eric's an Original. Happy for him and all the homies-Before the VIP crew days and beyond!

[@itsMrNoble]

I wish that there was some kind of authority or support within professional skateboarding that was able to help navigate skaters through the inevitable perils of addictions that come with the kind of freedom provided at that young age so that fewer guys lose their lives and careers to it.

[@ALLTRENDSCOMETOANEND]

I honestly think the baker guys did create a lot of up and coming addicts. I am glad they made it out I just wonder about the fans that followed suite partying right along with them because that's what they were seeing them do.

[@Vegasliferpools]

Respect

[@caloyssk1]

good guests, informative contents i subscribed that simple, tnx!

[@tercermundo333]

legend

[@Lorddrip]

❤️

[@phenonmenonexperienc]

im gettin fricked up tonight

[@SlugLord424]

E . E 🔥🔥

[@sk8roach]

Number one inspo ⚡️

[@truthray]

Favourite. 4 life

[@iamraulvalencia]

love you ellington❤🛹🔥

[@LaUltimaBodega]

❤❤❤

[@xxxthetruthxxx4765]

these are the stories i love and ellington is an absolute legend. great interview.

[@APPLIEDARTSFLA]

💝

[@mikehemens9359]

Fuq!! I wanna be a Baker!!

[@pointofview3485]

Yo living proof , look up the name J. Strickland, ORIGINAL filmer/creator of Baker and bootleg. Thats the OG you need to interview. That whole baker look and skate filming style is because of Strickland

[@ShreddieMercury]

💙🙏🏽💙

[@stewartlinton7825]

give thanks for life jah and bigspin boardslides i just got em cause watching you this summer now down small hubbas working my way up i aint no rail dude and bigspin nose slide both ways 2 huge fan bake and destroy babylon king selassie i jah rastafari!

[@heathwilliams4276]

huh ?

[@nicolasbaker9601]

Big up EE pon de skate Rushmore Jah bless!!

[@cameraop8210]

so 10foot is a professional skater as well????

[@joejoe2658]

RADIO DOES NOT HAVE VIDEO FOOTAGE.

[@anthonyhoovers4134]

Please shut up... We are listening to a legend ..

[@markjohnston1982]

Erik one of the many 🐐 s

[@nosenseskateshop]

Deathwish !

[@awbzville1495]

🎉

[@Baysideclean_co]

Swear I was watching Novak.

[@chat_hanks]

okay but make the double e again

[@markjohnston1982]

Skate or die homie

[@blitzu_1]

ie don't be a dope freak 😂

[@sczarnecki5887]

zzzzzz

[@Matthew-e6f]

WACKY D'S IN DA HOUSE!!! SO WACK

[@ronniebaker7341]

Toy

[@rhettfreeman8186]

Now lets talk about the sheer number of lives he participated in ruining for being a horrendous role modle for kids. Countless kids i know in tiny georgia skate scene ran the whole piss drunk thing and ruined their lives. Sitting upvhere gloating about hhis success while thousands of lives were ruined all to be cool

[@Ry_SL]

Did Erik make them drink? Did he make them try drugs for the first time? Movies and TV also had this impact but are you going to point fault at those outlets? Erik had a camera around him when he was younger whether he liked it or not because his talent on the board was beyond amazing-his choices and lifestyle weren’t meant to be replicated.