SELEMA!!! nothing but love for this dude, He was such a crucial part of the X games, and the golden era of “action sports” in general. Stoked he’s on the podcast
Holy craw this video really touched me. As a black sk8er, Bmx/mtb, Motocross rider, in the same age group as these guys, I too experienced some things.
For real so good to get his story this way, such a legend and always wondered how he got to where he was, loving this podcast lately! Even so amazing how his story literally has Tony and Jason just listening so intently! Massive episode :)
Listening to Selema's stories is so much like what I went through growing up in South Orange County. Except he was more of a fighter than I was, I always tried to fit in, so hard. One day I met Selema at Lowers and were like, "Yeah brother I know what you're going through." Been friends since. Not super close but he always responds when I reach out. Such a good dude.
Such an awesome episode once again! Kudos to Tony & Jason for shining a light on people who’ve stuck to their beloved things and shined a light on important shit, like Selema here! Such an amazing connection you guys have and you’ve all impacted later generations in a big way! 1:27:00 - Early 2000’s when I toured in Germany I played in a smaller city I had a black MC, Chris, with me. We had a similar experience, the club promoter himself was a really nice guy, but warned us/Chris that the crowd, or some of them might “not be used to coloured performers”, but he wanted to go on with me and sure enough, some nasty shouting and name-calling happened and certainly left a sour taste of that particular place. 👎🏻
I've been waiting SO long to hear from Selema. I thought the Nine Club would have got him a while ago but I'm so pleased he's turned up for you guys. Gigantic Skatepark reunion tour anyone?!
The voice of my youth Selema you are an absolute Legend! Thank you so much for all you have done for the culture! From skateboarding to activism you are a beautiful soul and I sincerely hope you continued growth and success in your life and ventures. Thank you Hawk vs Wolf crew for having on more amazing and inspiring people. My monday just became a 10/10! What a start to the week!
This was awesome. I remember watching that 900 live and yelling and my mom telling me to settle down. I ran outside and went down the road to go skate at the middle school. The best of times. Sal was the voice of people in my action sports generation.
I loved this episode! Selema is right about that first tour. I remember my friends and I recording each episode on our VCR tapes and sharing them with each other. We'd watch them over and over again. All these years later I work with one of my best friends from back then and I walked into his office the other day talking about listening to a podcast with Tony Hawk and Jason Ellis, and he immediately said "Ellis? "Sal! Back up there! Back up there you wuss!""
yo i did not know who Selema was before that Subway event a few weeks back, but man, what a great episode. This is a top 3 for sure. Hats off to this dude for doing what he does. Nice job all.
Wow, this is the best one so far. Selema and you have a great past. I could have listened to this for hours. Please have him back for more. Had no idea how he got into our worlds and enjoyed that, so cool to hear about his dad that I'm gonna look up that music, and just the bro stories you all have. thanks guys.
Selema is a great guy. He used to be my neighbor in Leucadia when my son was a toddler(he'll be 30 in a couple days). I remember he took me to lowers once in his crappy old yellow car. The surf was good we paddled out before first light and in fifteen minutes I was back hanging on the beach. I have very poor vision and had lost both contact lenses. He gave me a Paul Simon Graceland tour golf shirt once his fathers band backed Paul up on that tour. I used to throw darts all the time with his roommate. So stoked to see him doing well.
I remember first re-discovering the Gigantic and Secret Tony Hawk Tours after I'd seen a couple episodes on ESPN on TV back then....they are SO FUN to watch. "My name's Jason Ellis, the biggest HALF ASS rockstar you've ever seen in your LIFE!" And I've been wanting to try a Flow Rider machine for like 20 years now, thanks to those! ps- Sal's lottery ticket debacle made it to air
I saw Selema at Seaside back in the 90’s and my first thought was “not another one of these guys… we already have too many goofyfooters.” In all seriousness, killer episode. Straight legend.
The story of Bam jumping off the hotel into the pool was 1997 during a road trip that Ben Ritacco managed and chaperoned for my magazine Rare Breed (95'-98'), of which the photo sequence from that jump into the pool was printed in my magazine. I still have the high res scans of the photos. 🤙 Fun fact: Bam was 16 yo then and we published his first ever full page shot and cover shot that year from the Shred For Life event in Edison, NJ. We also shot Bam n NYC and Philly back then. Fun times
Awesome interview. I've been watching those Gigantic Tour vids and it's cool to hear the behind the scenes shit. And all the other stuff that is crazy fresh in my mind. Great guest "for all intensive purposes you can call me Sal"
I’m an hour in, I hope they talk about Louisville 😬 it was the biggest of all the tours and changed a lot of kids lives. I’m here 20 years later because of that demo!
Finally a great perspective on how it was on TV when I was 9 aka 1999 sal was the best and thats how I know about ellis..I'm sry very dudes but I was a street skater amd I'm glad to know how it worked back then
SELEMA MABENA MASEKELA ! The reason I thought skating wasn’t just for white boys… him & Kareem Campbell , I realized he doesn’t really skate that much but that didn’t matter!!!! he was one of us and gave skaters an iconic voice
I had the privilege to meet Selema's father after a small show he did in LA. My father in law was great friends with him from So Africa. Thank you for getting me into the X Games Salema. Dr Dan is my Father in law. It was so great meeting your dad and actually hanging out with him...I just shut up and listened to these guys.
Mount Snow X Games snowboard pipe-“someone” chucked a snowball that clobbered him and he was not pleased😂The early announcers got clowned haaaard because we all knew by the way they called the runs they weren’t in the “know”. The “P” in ESPN stood for “poser”
Met Selena at slam city jam possibly 2001-2002 and it was so sick. Seeing him walking by from a distance until he got close was rad. I believe I had him sign a one dollar bill. This was the same year someone paid baby mitchie Brusco $100 to drop in the the big bowl outside (actually dropped in right next to it lol) (sorry mitchie) I thought it was Selema but the more I think about it I think it was the guy who pranked Selema with Bam. Can't remember his name but he was a big personality for sure. Now look at Brusco. Top 5 in the world. Imo anyways.
Selema's rad for this one. Love Jason but imo it'd be way more respectful to give space to Selema's story instead of crowbarring in stuff about how his life's hard too (e.g., 6:22). That's definitely an important topic but cutting Selema off for that stuff just takes air/space away from the real shit he's saying. Love ya'll but just saying. Thanks for the episode, hyped for the next :)
SELEMA!!! nothing but love for this dude, He was such a crucial part of the X games, and the golden era of “action sports” in general. Stoked he’s on the podcast
Holy craw this video really touched me. As a black sk8er, Bmx/mtb, Motocross rider, in the same age group as these guys, I too experienced some things.
For real so good to get his story this way, such a legend and always wondered how he got to where he was, loving this podcast lately! Even so amazing how his story literally has Tony and Jason just listening so intently! Massive episode :)
The goat of announcers and action sports hosts!
Listening to Selema's stories is so much like what I went through growing up in South Orange County. Except he was more of a fighter than I was, I always tried to fit in, so hard. One day I met Selema at Lowers and were like, "Yeah brother I know what you're going through." Been friends since. Not super close but he always responds when I reach out. Such a good dude.
Such an awesome episode once again! Kudos to Tony & Jason for shining a light on people who’ve stuck to their beloved things and shined a light on important shit, like Selema here! Such an amazing connection you guys have and you’ve all impacted later generations in a big way!
1:27:00 - Early 2000’s when I toured in Germany I played in a smaller city I had a black MC, Chris, with me. We had a similar experience, the club promoter himself was a really nice guy, but warned us/Chris that the crowd, or some of them might “not be used to coloured performers”, but he wanted to go on with me and sure enough, some nasty shouting and name-calling happened and certainly left a sour taste of that particular place. 👎🏻
I've been waiting SO long to hear from Selema. I thought the Nine Club would have got him a while ago but I'm so pleased he's turned up for you guys. Gigantic Skatepark reunion tour anyone?!
Check out "The bomb hole podcast". He's been on there 😊
The voice of my youth Selema you are an absolute Legend! Thank you so much for all you have done for the culture! From skateboarding to activism you are a beautiful soul and I sincerely hope you continued growth and success in your life and ventures. Thank you Hawk vs Wolf crew for having on more amazing and inspiring people. My monday just became a 10/10! What a start to the week!
This was awesome. I remember watching that 900 live and yelling and my mom telling me to settle down. I ran outside and went down the road to go skate at the middle school. The best of times. Sal was the voice of people in my action sports generation.
Selema was/is such and iconic part of watching the X Games and those sports over the years. It’s weird watching those sports without him covering it.
This show just gets better and better. Maybe my favorite episode yet
💙🙌 an absolute legend and huge part of my childhood. Nostalgic af! Great episode.
I loved this episode! Selema is right about that first tour. I remember my friends and I recording each episode on our VCR tapes and sharing them with each other. We'd watch them over and over again. All these years later I work with one of my best friends from back then and I walked into his office the other day talking about listening to a podcast with Tony Hawk and Jason Ellis, and he immediately said "Ellis? "Sal! Back up there! Back up there you wuss!""
I love this story. This made me smile so hard. More likes.
Another great episode. Thanks Tony, Jason and Selema. Such a great way to start the week
this interview is SO sick. Grew up on Selema announcing every event worth watching. Love getting to know him more!!
yo i did not know who Selema was before that Subway event a few weeks back, but man, what a great episode. This is a top 3 for sure. Hats off to this dude for doing what he does. Nice job all.
As a fan of the xgames from the beginning, so cool to hear selema's story here!
Great stories, and both his parents are makers of incredible, powerful, beautiful music. Hugh Masekela, and Miriam Makeba.
Hi mother is Haitian. Not Miriam Makeba.
Wow, this is the best one so far. Selema and you have a great past. I could have listened to this for hours. Please have him back for more. Had no idea how he got into our worlds and enjoyed that, so cool to hear about his dad that I'm gonna look up that music, and just the bro stories you all have. thanks guys.
Selema is a great guy. He used to be my neighbor in Leucadia when my son was a toddler(he'll be 30 in a couple days). I remember he took me to lowers once in his crappy old yellow car. The surf was good we paddled out before first light and in fifteen minutes I was back hanging on the beach. I have very poor vision and had lost both contact lenses. He gave me a Paul Simon Graceland tour golf shirt once his fathers band backed Paul up on that tour. I used to throw darts all the time with his roommate. So stoked to see him doing well.
Dave mirra stories hits the heart hard! The huck jam tour was truly one of the best parts of my childhood
I remember first re-discovering the Gigantic and Secret Tony Hawk Tours after I'd seen a couple episodes on ESPN on TV back then....they are SO FUN to watch. "My name's Jason Ellis, the biggest HALF ASS rockstar you've ever seen in your LIFE!"
And I've been wanting to try a Flow Rider machine for like 20 years now, thanks to those!
ps- Sal's lottery ticket debacle made it to air
Legend.
Thanks for being you Selema!
Great episode! So cool to see the friendship of 3 different people👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
This Show is Bro af . Thank you ♥️
ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!
Loved every minute.
It's a good day. We got Selema with the birdman and Elli. Going to watch the gigantic skate park tour when I get home.
While I love the skate stories and history, because of the depth, this is my favorite episode. Thanks for sharing your story.
I saw Selema at Seaside back in the 90’s and my first thought was “not another one of these guys… we already have too many goofyfooters.” In all seriousness, killer episode. Straight legend.
At first I didn't grasp this and then I started watching it and realized how awesome this is! Wow!
literally grew up hearing this dude’s voice and presence, so sick to see a full interview w him!
The story of Bam jumping off the hotel into the pool was 1997 during a road trip that Ben Ritacco managed and chaperoned for my magazine Rare Breed (95'-98'), of which the photo sequence from that jump into the pool was printed in my magazine. I still have the high res scans of the photos. 🤙 Fun fact: Bam was 16 yo then and we published his first ever full page shot and cover shot that year from the Shred For Life event in Edison, NJ. We also shot Bam n NYC and Philly back then. Fun times
I can listen to you three chat all day. Great stuff.
Mas was always commentating on Xtrme sports/Xgames and all the fun shit, when I was a young 20yr old - Dope to see this episode!!!
Funny moving from Jamaica to Massachusetts in the 80's it was the same thing I sucked at team sports so the skaters took me in.
Awesome interview. I've been watching those Gigantic Tour vids and it's cool to hear the behind the scenes shit. And all the other stuff that is crazy fresh in my mind. Great guest "for all intensive purposes you can call me Sal"
Fantastic episode! Love the 3 of you together… also, we all need a mate like Ellis 🤙🤙
Love this ep
What a good stand up guy. Also the podcast is fire.
Awesome! Have never heard his testimony!
Outstanding! Thank you boys✌️❤️
I’m an hour in, I hope they talk about Louisville 😬 it was the biggest of all the tours and changed a lot of kids lives. I’m here 20 years later because of that demo!
bravo guys........blessings Selema!
Finally a great perspective on how it was on TV when I was 9 aka 1999 sal was the best and thats how I know about ellis..I'm sry very dudes but I was a street skater amd I'm glad to know how it worked back then
Imagine a 1 man show... Two hours. One hour Youngwing and one hour of this supreme version of Sel... Different stories every city.
Holy shit, you guys, this interview is next level. Heavy-duty, real-life stuff! Thanks
The Xgames were huge to me as a kid! I loved Vert, Best Trick and the Motocross events were great as well!
best conversation to witness ever 🫀👁
Selema is the voice I grew up with watching the x-games as a kid
Yay !!! my Monday's been Made thanks guys Much Love from South Africa 🇿🇦 ❤️🛹🛹🤘🏻
🙌 right?! Such an flashback! Peace from Alaska 🤙🕊️
Another good one. Also, if Sean White ever had any cred, it's long gone to the ether now.
Super great conversations 😊
Shredding 🐺🔪🀄🪶🐺🦅🪶🐺🀄🀄🛹🛹 Masekela X games Color Commentary and overall legendary man! You rule Sel! 🤙🏻✌🏼
Love ya sal! Thanks guys!
"we're all a little black and gay"
lmao
Great interview. right on Selema!
G'day jase & Tony, thanks for another great pod. Like and describe
"We're all a little bit gay and a little bit black...so get over it." 🤣 This is a great podcast as usual. Selema is such a good guest.
I still have the VHS tape from when I recorded tony hawks secret skatepark tour. Sal dropped into vert for the first time and it was so epic.
Buck yeah Selema!!!
SELEMA MABENA MASEKELA ! The reason I thought skating wasn’t just for white boys… him & Kareem Campbell , I realized he doesn’t really skate that much but that didn’t matter!!!! he was one of us and gave skaters an iconic voice
Love this
yes!! dude's a legend.... also, 6:41 Wolfmate ftw!
Awesome pod guys!!!!
I had the privilege to meet Selema's father after a small show he did in LA. My father in law was great friends with him from So Africa. Thank you for getting me into the X Games Salema. Dr Dan is my Father in law. It was so great meeting your dad and actually hanging out with him...I just shut up and listened to these guys.
We need part 2!!! That was awesome but way too short!!!
That was awesome!
I never realized that he was Hugh Masakela's son. Great interview.
selema is the best dude...
I love how his accent is a mix of NYC and SoCal
Please please please get Lee Ralph on the show.
He deserves it.
Please.please please.
This is amazing.
Legend
You guys rock 🤘
Great show
Great Episode how does this not have more views. Also you should make a studio like this looks the part of a succesful podcast.
Mount Snow X Games snowboard pipe-“someone” chucked a snowball that clobbered him and he was not pleased😂The early announcers got clowned haaaard because we all knew by the way they called the runs they weren’t in the “know”. The “P” in ESPN stood for “poser”
Does anybody know if there is footage of him dropping into vert? I'd love to see it but couldn't find any.
Hello hello from Des Moines Iowa
Met Selena at slam city jam possibly 2001-2002 and it was so sick. Seeing him walking by from a distance until he got close was rad. I believe I had him sign a one dollar bill. This was the same year someone paid baby mitchie Brusco $100 to drop in the the big bowl outside (actually dropped in right next to it lol) (sorry mitchie) I thought it was Selema but the more I think about it I think it was the guy who pranked Selema with Bam. Can't remember his name but he was a big personality for sure. Now look at Brusco. Top 5 in the world. Imo anyways.
Are they using a green screen in the background. The ripples and shadows haven’t moved through out the last three episodes
Does anyone know what tour or show they’re talking about the entire time? And where I can watch it
Tony Hawk's Gigantic Skatepark Tour. Have to buy the DVDs or VHS tapes
1:06:05 Did Jason live through the events of THUG2?
Awesome chat guy's
The perfect guest.
Where can I get a deck? Love the show.
15 min in and i was hooked. great guest! what is up with the ritzy mansion though? takes me out of it a little bit haha
this guy was like the ringmaster of the circus that was Xgames as i grew up. This dude is a fucking legend! Hook him up with the Nine club TONY!
Listening on headphones today, not watching. Is there a clip of Selema dropping vert?
by the way what's going on with the background, why did you switch to some random greenscreen shit?
amazing
When is Tony going to bring out the fabled board he landed the 1st 900 on? It keeps coming up in podcasts. Prove to us you haven't lost it
Selema's rad for this one. Love Jason but imo it'd be way more respectful to give space to Selema's story instead of crowbarring in stuff about how his life's hard too (e.g., 6:22). That's definitely an important topic but cutting Selema off for that stuff just takes air/space away from the real shit he's saying. Love ya'll but just saying. Thanks for the episode, hyped for the next :)
Great episode! Mr.Ellis seems off for some kind of reason, not his happy self:- ()
Can't believe Scot Forbes just got shot out! Fuckin Legendary! Scot, you made it my dude!
🔥🔥
You guys gotta get bam on the show
Who’s house is that?
yes
Fucking love Selema! Love the outro countdown 😅😅