Tony Hawk Reveals His Biggest Regrets, Paydays, & More!
Dropping Bombs
Brad Lea
4.8 • 2.3K Ratings
🗓️ 11 May 2025
⏱️ 49 minutes
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Summary
Tony Hawk didn’t just change skateboarding—he built the industry around it. In this episode, Tony sits down with Brad Lea for a raw, honest look at what it really took to go from broke skater sleeping in a van to launching a billion-dollar video game franchise and funding over 900 skate parks for underserved communities.
From landing the first-ever 900 at the X Games to controlling his brand, navigating fame, and building a legacy through the Skatepark Project, Tony shares the untold lessons behind his resilience, discipline, and quiet success. You’ll hear his mindset around fame vs. wealth, how he dealt with setbacks and injuries, and what he’s most passionate about today.
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, creator, or someone chasing purpose—this is a masterclass in turning passion into purpose and staying true to your values the entire ride.
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| 0:00.0 | This man didn't just change the game. He built it. He's not just a skater. He's a cultural architect. |
| 0:06.0 | Tony Brickin' Hawk. Would you rather be financially rich or famous? |
| 0:11.0 | Yeah, I definitely could do without the fame. |
| 0:12.0 | You think it would be over a hundred million or under a hundred million? |
| 0:18.0 | What it is, Brad Lee, back again with another episode of dropping bombs and today i got a straight |
| 0:23.7 | up legend this man didn't just change the game he built it he's not just a skater he's a cultural |
| 0:30.1 | architect from launching into the mainstream with the first ever 900 at the x games to building |
| 0:36.6 | a multi-billion dollar video game franchise |
| 0:39.2 | to creating a foundation that literally builds skate parks for kids who have nothing. |
| 0:45.8 | This dude's gone from sleeping in a van on tour to owning the damn highway. |
| 0:50.4 | He's one of the most recognized names in sports and business. |
| 0:54.1 | And if you think Tony Hawk is just a guy who rides a skateboard, buckle up, He's one of the most recognized names in sports and business. |
| 1:05.8 | And if you think Tony Hawk is just a guy who rides a skateboard, buckle up because the man I'm about to bring on is a father, a founder, a philanthropist, and still shreds harder than dudes half his age. |
| 1:10.5 | So without further ado, the birdman himself, Tony freakingickin' Hawk. What's up, buddy? |
| 1:11.6 | Thanks, Brad. How are you? Man, I'm outstanding, especially now that you're here. |
| 1:17.3 | Dude, I've been watching you for... Me too. Thank you. I've been watching you for a long time, man. |
| 1:21.1 | It's an honor to have you on the show. I want to pick your brain. This podcast mainly, |
| 1:26.2 | the audience is called the bomb squad, a lot of |
| 1:29.4 | entrepreneurs, a lot of people trying to, you know, find financial freedom. So we generally |
| 1:35.7 | keep it around there, but I want to ask, you know, when you landed the 999, you literally |
| 1:40.6 | shifted the global perception of skateboarding in one moment. What mental conversation |
| 1:46.4 | were you having with yourself midair during those attempts? Oh, wow. Well, I certainly didn't |
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