Toan Nguyen | The Nine Club - Episode 330

[@650AFTERHOURSOC]

I like how when someone feels left out like for instance Kelly about the sandwich and dubs says no I do that too... he always kind of gets people's back I've seen him do it a bunch of times I think that's awesome!

[@sb6162]

Jeron Wilson is a nice guy in person. Met him ane a few others at a girl demo way back in the day. Like 03 or 04. Him and Rick Howard were the nicest ones on that team.

[@protestthisyouloser1093]

I totally notice that too. I think Jeron is one of those most genuine dudes, his passion and heart come through the screen. I don’t have to meet him or know him personally to have this vibe

[@zezuntxiduntxi]

man, Jeron is my friend and I don't even know him personally. "Thank you for being a friend"

[@lavansmith500]

Dubs is a real one!!!

[@b-murph7177]

Dubs wasn't just doing that to make Kelly feel good , he mentioned before when he was younger on tours he only liked a couple things to eat . Understandable especially when you're young. But I agree with you that Dubs is a genuinely nice person 👍

[@beatsbybmc1985]

I met toan way after fulfill the dream and shorties he was doing tricks in a garage and as I got closer and noticed the talent I realized it was toan who was one of my favorite skaters of the 90s. He signed some stuff for me and was very cool.

[@PlanetKaosIRL]

Heck yeah, super cool. That was such an epic team. Too bad the leadership wasn't there. They could of been on top for decades. Would of loved to see how successful they would have been...

[@PlanetKaosIRL]

This interview takes me back. Always wondered what happened to Toan. Awesome interview boys, super hype 👏

[@PlanetKaosIRL]

I still rock Shorty’s to this day! Got 3 pairs of Muska Es shoes still in the box 😂

[@joshuasmith6346]

Wear em and skate em

[@PlanetKaosIRL]

@@joshuasmith6346 Let’s go Josh. Spoken like a true skater 🛹. Appreciate people like you bro 🔥

[@PlanetKaosIRL]

@@joshuasmith6346 at $150 a pair I’m hesitant 🤣

[@EAFM]

What’s the point in owning something that you don’t use? Flexing on other 40 year olds men?

[@PlanetKaosIRL]

@@EAFM True 😂. Looking for the right place. I live in Vegas, everything filthy 🤣. No flex. Not many people know I have them. Landed my first front side flip in the black ones when I was 12.

[@cjandesnuts288]

Shorty's my favorite skateboard brand ❤ Thank you, Nine Club, for bringing the Shorty's team on!

[@ShortysPop1]

Me too. Hope they get through the whole fulfill team. 🤞🏽🛹🛹🛹🛹

[@not_a_frog]

This dude's GUILTY part single-handedly shaped skateboarding for me. What an absolute legend 💪

[@Doomreb]

i can't separate the song or the kickflip backside tail slides back to back lol shortys was the first team me and my friens were obsessed with, the way hes dressed when he walks outside his house in guilty is exactly how we dressed, same short sleeve button up lol mine as black, independent

[@PlanetKaosIRL]

I sat on stage with entire Shorty’s team for the World premiere of Fulfill the Dream! Was next to Sammy Baptista. Amazing day, I’ll never forget it ❤

[@Nuttyirishman85]

I say next to caswell and Templeton at the Sorry premiere. Shot the shit with Appleyard and Rowley for an hour after. Nice dudes.

[@mrblaze6982]

Wow 😮 now that’s a memory! I’m psyched for you 🤙🏼

[@Nuttyirishman85]

@@mrblaze6982 It was cool, started an hour late. Waiting for toy machine, I think the we’re doing a demo in Worcester.

[@PlanetKaosIRL]

@@Nuttyirishman85 Hell yeah! It's makes events extra special when you get to kick it with some Pro's for any amount of time. Would love to meet any of those dudes, all awesome

[@PlanetKaosIRL]

@@mrblaze6982 appreciate that. It was def a highlight of that summer 😁

[@PlanetKaosIRL]

I remember Toan ripping Huntington park. Loved skating there with all the pros. Can’t believe they closed that park. Legendary spot!

[@kylekyky3277]

I seen him there too he tre flipped the pyramid sick and Tosh Townend was there same day ripping as a teen

[@PlanetKaosIRL]

@@kylekyky3277 Yessir! What a great place to grow up. those were the days

[@thomasrainbow]

@@kylekyky3277 I remember seeing Tosh there too ripping like a pro and also Ed Templeton doing impossibles and feebling everything in sight!

[@brotherboe]

So crazy to find out how little these guys were paid when Shorty’s was bigger than life back then.

[@rhonin420]

I used some of Toans Magic tricks from FTD... Three kids later....

[@ponmlk]

Toan, Muska, Smolik, Snyder, and even Olson had all the best baggy fits and kicks! With es and Osiris reissues you can look like you're straight outta '98 again. 90s are baaack. 🤓 p.s. they been back since '18.

[@PlanetKaosIRL]

🤣 hell yeah! glad we went full circle cuz for a while people gave me shiz for my puffy shoes and slightly baggy pants LOL. Those were good time no doubt

[@Golfingflaco]

So rad to hear Ryan Kendriech being talked about!🙌🏼 that’s some serious unmentionables in this day and age RIP

[@adammad2841]

Please get Erik Ellington on the show🤘🤘🤘

[@arrowhraka9728]

Much respect Toan. Thanks for your contributions to skateboarding and from this interview the stand up person willing to view the whole picture including one’s own shortcomings. Stoked and many thanks.

[@gnarrokomotis1914]

Good time to have some of the braille boys on and get the scoop on that weirdo Aaron Kyro

[@sirclintonify]

i member that cover distinctly. cover and trick still stick in my mind til this day. You're a legend Toan. i've seen a few dudes skate that rail but kf tail still takes the cake.

[@Circa1713]

Smolik episode next

[@mattimaranda9638]

Have you ever heard him speak??? You'll want to fill your ears with cement.

[@Circa1713]

Saving the best for last

[@brocksamson9737]

The magic skit in fulfill the dream brings me so much euphoria and bittersweet nostalgia. Reflection is eternal. Thanks for your timeless skating Toan.

[@PlanetKaosIRL]

same bro, well said

[@Turdfergusen382]

Toan! 1 of 1. A young and impressionable me was trying to be like you. When I saw you just being yourself in Fulfill the Dream I was inspired. That video helped me be more myself. So thanks man! ❤ I annoyed the hell out of my parents spinning stuff on my fingers all the time for a couple years. 😂

[@PlanetKaosIRL]

100%

[@diplenski]

he has such a good kickflip back tail

[@PlanetKaosIRL]

100%

[@garayzion]

Most of the Shorty’s team bingo card is filled let’s get Olson & Smolik next !

[@PlanetKaosIRL]

Good call, we both them! Haven't seen Olson in forever

[@benitofranklyn4237]

Shorty's Fulfill the Dream: Top10 all time greatest Skate Videos

[@tyex1039]

Shout out j.p. and Joey brezinski. I.E heads❤️🙏

[@seamusmulvey3663]

Love all the support for shorty's skateboards! Shits got pop!!!

[@PlanetKaosIRL]

Yessir, same here. those were the days lol

[@andyafi1]

Toan's tre flip over the fence in FTD was so sick!! Also the switch hard down the gap...His part was short but the impact it left was hard as hell

[@deanparker3559]

The nine club should arrange the shortys reunion

[@PlanetKaosIRL]

Would be legendary!

[@christophersawyer253]

Love the Shortys tear we are on right now!! Thanks guys!!

[@joshuasmith6346]

What's it gonna take to get Smolik outta hiding

[@christophersawyer253]

@@joshuasmith6346 or Olson?!

[@daly617]

What a good episode. Happy Toan is doing well and happy.

[@edotsuki1979]

Toan ask if i wanted to buy a Subaru in 2004 RIP J&J subs

[@RATCHAFILMS]

1:09:40 JULIO DE LA CRUZ would be a great guest, he has some great stories, about HASLAM , DAEWON, etc…. Let’s make it happen guys!

[@luiza177music]

Great to see Toan in! Would love to see Jesse Silvey next

[@PlanetKaosIRL]

100%

[@robertbarrett8937]

Im excited to hear why jones soda is in the background. I love that shit. Orange Creamsicle is the best

[@thenineclub]

they support the show

[@johnnyresin]

I bought a Shorty's backpack when I was in highschool around the year 2000, and it lasted me through my next few years of school, and has been with me to every single band practice and gig I've played since. Still holding strong 💚

[@PlanetKaosIRL]

Lets goooo! Same bro. Among other things I have from those times. Take care, happy skating

[@6to8john]

It’s insane to me how clockwork the story of either use to be great ams or pro just don’t skate anymore… where is the love and passion? I’ve had struggles in my life with skating and at 42 I’m still out there going for it, cause I love it so much. You hear guys like toan (just using as a reference) who just completely give it up….idk, I always find it interesting especially all the work they put in skating over the years. Anywho…….great episode, great guy. Let’s get Olson or Smolik on next. Westtttttt sideeeeeee!!!

[@fatmike01]

Life changes, time moves on, people have families and get jobs and then your priorities change. Once you get into your 20s it’s hard to get by without a solid job i guess

[@soulup8766]

They say black don’t crack this guy looks young asf 😂

[@sb6162]

Asians have that young gene too.

[@masturdate]

He’s not… like black, tho..?!

[@DooDooSmile]

Damn boi, get me a shortys deck

[@diplenski]

i always like seeing switch mongo, idk why it ever fell out of favor

[@SuperDeucen]

I feel like all the shorty's guys just straight vanished after Guilty. never made any sense to me

[@WestonFromHB]

He sounds like a genuinely cool person.

[@Love4boost]

It’s crazy to think about Shorty’s going south around 01 because I started riding Arcade around then which made me laugh when he mentioned Brezinski because he was my favorite skater on Arcade along with Malcolm Watson

[@TravelingbyTacoma]

Hell yeah, so rad to see Toan and hear about Taun. Total Temecula legends and most importantly the nicest, most genuine dudes, who were always happy and hilarious. I miss those days getting faded, skating, and talking shit. I don't skate anymore, but never miss the 9 club... Hope you guys are well, Toan/Taun.

[@craigglover3999]

Having to let Toan go from Shortys was probably the hardest thing I ever had to do as a team manager. It wasn't my call at all, I was just the messenger from the higher-ups I don't think Chad even knew? The management definitely made me the fall guy for Smolik, Toan, and Jesse getting let go. I didn't even have a say in the matter. I was just the new guy helping build the AM team with Marius, Torey Oliver, and Rodrigo. I remember how bummed Toan was, I actually went to his apartment and let him know face to face. The biggest problem with Shortys was the management that took over after Tony left. I only lasted a year and a half at Shortys.

[@PlanetKaosIRL]

We understand. Sucked for the culture but orders are orders. Management is a tough spot. Got to do all the dirty work lol among many other things. Hope you are doing well these days.😄

[@MoDuncanjr]

Facts!!!! You mentioned it!!! And toan vouched!!!

[@PlanetKaosIRL]

@@MoDuncanjr 100%

[@n.h.420]

Getting flow from Forum and Foursquare without even stepin on a snowboard is pretty freakin dope!!

[@deepnineforty5646]

Been waiting for this episode for a long time!!! I used to run into toan at raves when i was supper young. He was always such a cool chill guy. Ran into him at knotts berry farm for my 8th grade graduation thing and he gave my friend a backpack out of no where. toan is the man.

[@nardisify]

First Thraster Mag I bought, aug 2000, Toan, kfbsts2f, shorty's muska silhouette in red, and Four-Square sticker for some reason.

[@PlanetKaosIRL]

Shorty’s team was legendary. All of them were so nice. I was 13 when I got to hangout with them. Epic day for a 13 yr old 🎉

[@damonn44]

Had these dudes posters on my wall and they couldnt even afford lunch 😅

[@PlanetKaosIRL]

Diamond 💎 level skate content! Epic gentleman 👏 ❤

[@matthewrables]

Toan! One of my favorites!

[@PlanetKaosIRL]

Got to smoke with Muska at Fulfill the Dream premiere! He didn’t skate much that day, just partied with everyone 😂

[@The-skate-collector]

him and shortys or him and muska need to get together for a reissue of a few of his decks

[@cjstryder5441]

Yo Lesh Go 🔥

[@rollingfunskateboarding561]

It was great to see and hear the legend. They need to get a Shortys reunion. Toan must of had fun rolling with him. Big 🛹🌏❤️✊ His style and tech was 🔥🔥🔥

[@scottieskatan4219]

Yup yah keep on bringing the Gold loved it, thank you legends ....

[@metsoIomita]

Why is crob saying Schneider for Snyder?

[@alextrugs]

Hyped to hear about Toan, LG 🎉

[@hectorruiz3181]

I remember seeing toan at the Osiris tour . Good person.

[@brucelee101]

So rad. Been waiting for this episode for a MINUTE! Crazy to hear the story why his career was so short. Toan RIPPED

[@streetfightertwo]

The New SHORTY'S designs were terrible after the GUILTY video came out (the wrestling series??? the checkered 80's splat! logos???) They should've just kept runnin' their OG shit that made them GREAT 💯 "TOAN'S THE MAN."

[@ObscureSampology]

Fulfill rhe dream def had a vibe . 🎉🎉

[@retroonlinemultiplayer9196]

shortys totally made a mill a month back in those days. i had a back pack and lunchbox and the older kids i knew Fucked with it. it was a top 3 video along with Flip sorry and then baker 3 not long aFter and you could say yeah right was there too

[@wandilemsomi]

Still spin things on my finger. Thanks for the inspirations Toan. Inspired a Brother from South Africa 🙂

[@FullBeardSk8]

where can i buy those toan nguyen boards?

[@edotsuki1979]

Toan Nguyen vs Hideo Sakuragi vs Robert Lim

[@nickjenkins6755]

I learned to spin anything I could find on my finger because of this man. You have to work up to the skateboard, them shits is heavy.

[@mc540flip]

Looking forward to this one! I lived in Temecula for a summer before moving to Phoenix. I skated with Tuan and Toan a few times. They were super nice and both ripped.

[@nicolasbaker9601]

Lmao i love how Crob exposes his lack of real world "experience" every time somebody talks about working a normal job just like the rest of us🤣 haha love ya Crob

[@dneck]

not to hijack toan's appearance but still disappointed in you guys for not at least condemning domestic violence. WEAK SAUCE. Here for Toan, def not for the weak hosts. You guys botched the Jason Jesse interview and definitely botched it with the Gator discussion as well. Grow a pair.

[@clintr1534]

Toan!!! His big brother Tuan was my skate homie in middle school/high school and Toan was 8-10 always skating with us. Dude had crazy skills as a little kid (I specifically remember him doing 360 one foots off a curb at Temecula Elementary school)

[@jonathanrbryce]

Thank you so much for this episode. Toan was so good, and I always wondered why he didn’t go pro sooner. Fulfill the Dream is one of the great memories of my childhood. This one really hit me in the feels.

[@Lordylbc]

I remember “ZIMBABWE” skate shop was in Long Beach on 7th & ximeno across from Wilson high school in the early 90s …… rad ass shop !!!!

[@BentMode1989]

1:45:03 This episode was bad ass. Thank you Nine Club! I hope your Vacation at WoodWard was Nice! Mad Love from an Ol Buddy 🫡

[@cornation515]

Get Lenny Rivas on the show

[@jacselah]

Finally!!!!!!

[@HAPTICremix]

hell yeah toan rules

[@iLLadelph267]

hey Nine Club! I love your show and I used to listen on Google Podcasts before wanting to actually WATCH the interviews. but now YT is kinda becoming a shit hole and I wondered if I can watch your show anywhere else?

[@Clarke1982]

So stoked to see Toan on here. Shorty's was the absolute bomb. Fulfil the Dream was pretty much my introduction to skateboarding! On a random/separate note, it would be amazing to see Jonny Giger on the show. I think so many people would be very stoked to hear a conversation with him.

[@Shay-dn7cz]

Crazy to think i have logged hundreds of hours with you guys. Much love to the 9 club and the OG shortys DREAM TEAM

[@forwardforever9178]

toan brought some style to the shorties team, same w all of them really, that was the talent muska had in picking them.

[@diplenski]

i liked the magic tricks

[@AndrewJ951]

At the risk of sounding corny For kids skating in the late 90s. The OG Shorty's crew was the Bones Brigade of our generation.

[@tyroneolson6120]

Yes Toan 🙌🏾

[@TheSteveo6324]

The rabbit out of the hat deck in the back was by far my favorite board i ever rode as a kid. I still have half of it ive kept for 20 years, id love to have a new one to have as a wall hanger but its impossible to find today. It was the longest lasting board i ever owned, idk what it was but it took a serious beating and kept on going. Shorty's by far was my favorite brand back then, can't count how many boards I had during those days but Shorty's was my main go to.

[@edotsuki1979]

Tuan had a weird camera like square with a black metal handle i was there greco vs homeless downtown santaana

[@Jblizzybaby]

Do you believe in magic?

[@MrOhirtenfelder]

Another brilliant episode! Please, please, please bring on Steve Olson. That dude was (and still is) my favourite skater of all time. We need some of that Oooooollllssooooooonnnnnnnn!

[@Kotaburns]

YOOO shout out victor finosche (hope i spelled it right) skated with him after he moved away from cali. dude kills it never thought i hear familiar name on 9 club

[@benitofranklyn4237]

I still use/take the Shorty's skate tool with me every time I go skating, much smaller than these t-tools with all the same functions, fits in every pocket, about the size of a lighter. I make sure I never lose it since you can't get them absolutely nowhere anymore. I don't understand why it's not the best selling skate tool ever and doesn't get copied by all the other brands.

[@WaterBoyDan]

One of my favorite decks of all time was Toan's magic rabbit deck. So gangsta.

[@chrisjr1247]

Another Buttery episode!🧈🛹

[@Thurston86]

Magic is a Great Artform! 🤘👽👽👽

[@thomasrainbow]

That was so good!! Toan is such a awesome dude. I hope he comes back on and maybe if Kelly or Dubs are out of town fill in for them!

[@atlas7477]

Day 1 of asking to have Jeremy Klein on the show (I know he probably won’t but worth a shot.)

[@Mforader1792]

Immediate thumbs up been waiting on this one i gotta catch it later. You da best ❤❤❤❤🤙

[@Later.Glitches]

Could we see a JP Jadeed interview? Please invite him! Thank you in advance.🙏🏼

[@ryanrowe1975]

Great interview!

[@protestthisyouloser1093]

Remember: Shortys not only was the coolest brand and team, they had the most iconic skater of that generation, Muska. Then it was Smolik number 2. And those two were above the rest and that’s how it was sold. Yes we knew who Jesse and Toan and Aaron and Sammy were. But they were bystanders compared to the big 2 and Olson . Olson was just this odd balls to the wall, impossible to find or interview type of character

[@PlanetKaosIRL]

Yessir, well said

[@Seph_vision]

Kind of dope karma that shortys did bad after letting go the guys that made it happen for them in the first place

[@Doomreb]

I literally said Toan Nguyen!? I instantly saw the skit of him at his house from Guilty in my head lol

[@benitofranklyn4237]

I still have Shorty's hardware on stock, still the best hardware out there.