Hawk vs Wolf
After both leaving Sirius XM, radio personality Jason Ellis and professional skateboarder Tony Hawk, team up to bring podcasting to a new level. Jason and Tony take an in-depth look at skateboarding, music, and a behind the scenes look at what life is like as a superstar athlete. Every week, Jason and Tony will debate perspectives on cultural and societal themes that tie into entertainment. This is Hawk vs. Wolf!
Our Editor's Take
People don't have to be skateboarding enthusiasts to enjoy Hawk vs Wolf. They only need to enjoy lively podcasts with bold and funny hosts who have a great rapport.
Even those who aren't skateboarding fans know who Tony Hawk is. They may not know much more than Hawk's status as the sport's most influential figure ever. But they've undoubtedly heard of him.
Cohost Jason Ellis is also an ex-pro skater. And the two hosts bring on the skater-dude commentary with energy. Listeners can expect to hear about the invention of the blunt to fakie, a famous skateboarding trick. A celebration of the kickflip indy's 20th anniversary? Oh yeah, that move is on the agenda. The podcast is Hawk Vs. Wolf, but the two bring mutual respect, not animosity, to their debates.
And even for the skateboarding world's best, wipeouts are all part of the game. Hawk doesn't avoid delivering the gruesome details of his own slams. Listeners discover the meaning of a "butt-splitter." The guys devote an entire episode to Hawk's broken pelvis. One show's recording happened minutes after Hawk checks out of the hospital. And another entry in the Hawk vs Wolf catalog illustrates Hawk's "grossest experience ever," in rather fine detail. (And as any casual fan knows, Hawk's endured a lot of gross experiences.)
But the show goes far beyond the shock factor. Fascinating discussions with trailblazers are also on the docket. Cara-Beth Burnside provides insight into what it was like to be one of the few '80s female pro skaters. And the story told by champion Paralympian Oksana Masters is a revelation. Moments like these are why fans listen to Hawk Vs. Wolf.
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