Years on from Grosso's passing, this interview just hits all the best notes and lays it all out. It brought out Grosso's warmth, charisma, honesty, and sense of humor.
Well said. Grosso was one of the most authentic human beings ever. His unwavering, unconditional and neverending love of skateboarding and all things skateboarding came through in everything he said and did. Whether you were close with him or if you never even met him, if you are a skater, he felt like a friend and a brother and he NEVER stopped speaking up and speaking out for what's right in and with skateboarding. He was our voice. He was the one who cut through all the bulls**t and said what he felt. Right or wrong....but he was right MUCH more often than he was wrong. He was an original and he was gone much too soon. I hope his son Oliver and his close friends and family are doing well and I know that they'll never let him be forgotten.
Ryan Librada Dude, same here!! Had a period of life thinking I needed to “grow up” and quit skating and work more. Recently I had 3 bad seizures in a row. they was caused by a tumour in my brain. Turns out skateboarding makes me happy from the deepest part of my brain. So building a board now to feel better and it’s working. Skate or DIE!
seeing him on the Thrasher cover was one of the raddest and most heartwarming things I've ever seen. but in the back of my head I could hear Grosso saying "rad....i only had to die to finally get a cover"...lol. RIP Jeff, we love you
I feel it man, I never gave a fuck about meeting pros or band members, he was def one of those dudes I wanted to meet, the epitome of punk and skateboarding
Please release the full [ [ 6 HOUR INTERVIEW ] ] , Jeff said he was happy to stand by every word and now there's no need to save him from loosing any sponsors. You know it's what he would have wanted.
@@UserUser-zc6fx sadly these gonks are owned and complicit in the sanitisation of the culture. it's why there'll never be a dp disaster interview on this circle jerk.
It was Grosso himself who wanted these parts to be cut out of the interview. Grosso sucks right 😄. In that interview I watched where he said about the 9club thing being 6 hours he also said how happy he was when he got on AntiHero and all of that, so I think even if he can't lose his sponsors now he still wouldn't want them to release the whole thing. I think he never really cared about loosing them in the first place. Grosso Forever
@@yesbwana yea, maybe they represent the lighter side but so what. skateboarding is as good as it can possibly be from bottom to top. you couldnt ask for it to be better. and noone wants to hear from DP, so it doesn't matter.
I’m conflicted about this one. In his black media interview he said he sat down with them for six hours and that he said a lot of crazy shit and that they edited it so he didn’t get fired lol the only part I’m conflicted about is if it’s really gnarly and offends a ton of people it would suck if they all just trampled on his grave ya know. The culture could use a shake up right now though too lol
You guys HAVE TO release the full interview. All 6 hours of it, uncut, uncensored. He deserves it. We lost our keeper of the knowledge, our griot. He cant be fired now, let him have the longest episode. Break it up into 2 if you must, but release the full 6 hours. PLEASE!!! heroin warts & all, we need it.
Grosso never should have done this interview for his own mental health. This format is best for chit-chatty industry gossip among peers on the up and up in the industry-which I've purposely been oblivious to my entire life because the only things worth knowing about skateboarding were the things Jeff talked about in the Letters. I'm not denigrating Nine Club the audience that gathers here are hungry for information and they provide it on a platter. But the trap Jeff walked into here didn't help his recovery. I'm not saying he was baited-but I implore the producers to really think before they invite their guests. Good Luck in the future as this format evolves it definatley serves a purpose.
Talking about overcoming drug and alcohol addiction is an awesome thing to do! Don't ever stop! It shows people that living without dope is not impossible. Getting sober is one of the hardest thing I've ever done. I was on a similar path as Jeff and I am very proud of the fact that I kicked a 20+ year heroin and booze addiction!
Thanks man! I know I'm lucky for sure! I've been to way too many funerals because of that shit too! in 7 days I hit my 2 year clean mark and it feels amazing!
Jason Peeps it is one of the hardest things I ever did! It took me many relapsed to eventually get it. The only way I was able to stop was to forgive all the people I blamed for keeping in my addiction. Those people still controlled me and in till I looked at it that way I couldn’t see the answer for me. So I forgave all the people that hurt me along the way through my childhood. By doing that I regained control of my life surely but slowly. I’m so happy I was able to get to that conclusion bc it saved my life and hopefully stop that way of life from passing to my kids. It’s all knew when I grew up but it will not be all my kids know when they grow up. That cycle is a very very tough thing to break. Thanks for sharing your story bc it made me able to share mine.
Grosso was the Skater who understands we’re this deep feeling of being with your board and where it takes you in life. He IS the skaters voice of millions. We are still laughing, agreeing and getting your message……. Never forgotten bro
Grosso has a great habit of hitting the nail on the head. Always says some shit that rocks you to the core. I feel like I have to skate pretty much everyday or life starts to shut down; anxiety, anger and depression. Nine Club always killin it with the guests.
I love how I can see his love for skateboarding in his eyes. Not like "yeah I skate!" But more like "I would rather die than not be able to skate again" type of relationship. I always felt that way. Very emotional about skateboarding and it's really cool to see someone else care as much as I do. Even though I'm nobody in skateboarding world, I share the same love, for this piece of wood with some wheels attatched to it, as he does:)
I just had to come and watch him on your show after waking up to the sad news today that he passed. Loved him so much. He was a real one. Sad sad day for skateboarding. RIP in PEACE! Xx
Grosso was one of the most authentic human beings ever. His unwavering, unconditional and neverending love of skateboarding, skateboarders and all things skateboarding came through in everything he said and did. Whether you were close with him or if you never even met him, if you are a skater, he felt like a friend and a brother and he NEVER stopped standing up and speaking out for what's right in and with skateboarding. He was our voice. He was the one who cut through all the bulls**t and said what he felt (and usually what we were all thinking). Right or wrong....but he was right MUCH more often than he was wrong. He was an original and he was gone much too soon. I hope his son Oliver and his close friends and family are doing well and I know that they'll never let him be forgotten. RIP Grosso 🛹❤
Powerful stuff. Kudos to this guest/man for his wiilingness to share his stories, insecurities, and triumphs whilst being appreciative, humble, and inspirational. Qualities we should all aspire to obtain. Thanks Nine Club for another awesome episode!
This episode needed to happen. Everyone is scared to loose themselves to the drugs and to hear his story has helped me and I'm sure will help others. Thanks Nine Club.
RIP GROSSO! This is one of the few episodes that I've played twice.... Had a long road trip from Toronto to Chicago and played a few of my favourite episodes back. I love the passion he had for skateboarding
Thank you for such a raw and informative episode. This felt like a testimony and I was holding on to every word. Grosso is an amazing person for sharing such personal stories. The details of the stories are eye-opening, shocking, funny, and sad. This is life. Thank you guys for bringing Grosso on, and thank you Grosso for sharing your life stories.
I'm 43, UK skater and this has saddened me more than I was expecting. He chatted to me on Facebook once...well he laughed at the gifts I received for my birthday...it ain't about the tricks, it's the passion. Wish I still had my toybox
@@fintanoclery2698 yip sitting here in isolation with a new bowl half built in town i live cant wait for ot to be finished.. ive skated in toronto what part you from mate
so thankful for this episode. i hope Jeff writes a book. poeple need to hear these stories, even the ones that are hardest to tell. please Jeff write a book!!!! Love you tons and much respect.
I was never great at skating but I definitely got caught up in drugs and did some things I don't even tell people about and skating has brought me back from the edge. I realized I was happiest when all I cared about was being on a board when I wasn't at my job. Thanks for the show and giving Jeff so much time to talk.
there are some amazing moments in this video when you can hear the choke and intensity in his voice, truly incredible. kudos to him for being honest and owning his story
I listened to this episode today to celebrate Jeff's birthday. It was beautiful as well as heartbreaking in retrospect. Also, it reminded me of how good it was having Roger there. His knowledge of the past is crucial when having the older legends share their stories.
This was kinda inspiring... gotta love his honesty. Although I'm 23, I'm so scared of the day I can't skate too. When he was talking about it, it gave me chills. This dude must get a lot of hate, but he's one of the most realist dudes ever. Love you Grosso
I just watched this again and am 100% convinced this is your best interview ever. Grosso was the best. As someone who started skating in the late 80's and was in high school in the early 90's on the east coast, when being a skateboarder was still considered to be literally exactly how it was in Cali during his time, I can fully relate to everything he said and his personality in general. Grosso is my fucking spirit animal. I'll never forget meeting him for the first time on the Indy 30 year tour, when he was just getting back into skating, and how stoked he was that me and my friend remembered him from the 80's. Long before his Letters fame. Rest in Peace, OG. One of the realest to ever do it.
I re listen to this episode at least twice a month to get me stoked on skating while a slave away at work. Thank yall for giving guys like this a platform to explain “their truth” and stoke the skate world with their passion for this beautiful thing we call Skateboarding. GROSSO FOREVER!!!!
I f-ing love that dude! I learned kickflips on a SC Grosso toybox in 88-89 and I was 13-14. I had them on lock with that 10” wide thing. Not anymore though and that’s a pain I live with. Not that anyone cares but maybe some other 80’s skaters can relate.
man his death hits harder after hearing him say "I wasted half my life chasing a synthetic high." I recently got clean after 10 years of being addicted to heroin/fentanyl and I can relate so much. I'm so happy that the world was blessed with grosso, and that we have so much content to watch of him. if there's anyone skaters should look up to, jeff grosso is the ultimate role model. his love for everything is so contagious. rest in peace to a very special person.
Their too scared. They try to repress skaters of whom have a wild life style and real life experience and cultivated intelligence. They want this show to be more like footballers crapping on about the perfect goal. Also fuck street league and the Olympics all hail Grosso. We have last one of the last true legends.
Im just sayin 9 club should put out the extended version of this interview add in all the stuff he was mad got cut out. In this shit time we're in its a chance to let us feel like he's with us. Please 9 club post it on a monday you cant get a guest.
No idea how much was actually cut out I get the feeling Grosso didn't really care to much about pissin anyone off or maintaining his "squeaky clean image" lol. I love how real and blunt he is in this interview. It really gives you a great feel of who Grosso is... or was. Legends never Die, Grosso is gettin it in, skating at his peak level, smiling ear to ear. You will always be missed Jeff, you embody the true spirit of skateboarding.
A true and honest skateboard tale. The show keeps getting better ! The heaviest episode yet. Chris Roberts it got real ! Thank you skateboarding and thank you nine club
When I heard the news he passed I grabbed my board and had one of the beat solo sessions in a while when I got home it finally hit me and I cried a little bit tbh I grew up on love letters. Best history teacher ever a great skater and good human being who passed too soon 51 isn’t supposed to be the end ❤️
Giving him a chance to tell his story? Are you joking? This interview is 6 hours long! He gave them a chance to have him there and tell his story to them, he did it and they didn't even realise the full interview.
Ok, let’s put this to bed finally. We did cut out only a few things from the episode at Jeff’s request. The episode was pretty much aired as it was shot, minus those parts. It definitely was not 6 hours long. So just because Jeff is no longer with us does not mean we will put out the parts he wanted taken out!! Rest In Peace to the Legend Grosso!❤️🌹 -Crob
I was always the kid at the park that went three days a week and somehow just couldn’t figure shit out. They had a really low rail, maybe 6” off ground. I tried for months to pop my tail, shifty left, and try to land board. Broke my fucking arm practicing how to not do it right lol. Quit skating after that. Got back into skating because of the letters back in 2012. I still suck huge ass, but grosso is one of my heroes. He will be sorely missed.
This podcast is legendary..... So nostalgic on the timeline of skating. I could clearly see when I started to skate In his timeline. Unfortunately my life laid out similar to Grassos. God rest his soul. Lost my wife recently😭and she was cut from the same cloth as grasso.....The best, most genuine,kind, souls i know are in recovery from addiction. Great podcast 4 real. Btw... This is the 2nd time ive watched this....Lots of knowledge hidden in those awkward laughter moments.....Thanks 👍
You guys are killing it, Grosso rules! Some names for the list of people that need to be on the Nine Club: Guy Mariano, James Kelch, Todd Congelliere, Matt Hensley, the other Steve Olson, Tom Penny, Henry Sanchez, Steve Rocco, Jason Lee, Sean Cliver. 👍
I've watched this episode many times but I didn't realize until Grosso was gone just how amazing, talented, and bright this dude is. I've got endless respect for this guy
Well done Nine Club. Another outstanding episode. Thank you Grosso for being so candid and honest about your life. If Dill made drugs seem cool and alluring, get ready for the real and ugly side of drug abuse. Grosso your the best. Keep ripping!
Legend. So stoked he's still rolling and hope he's able to for another 30+ years. Thanks to The Nine Club for doing this show, and Thanks to Jeff Grosso for never sugar coating his experience and perspective. Seriously inspiring.
IDiggPattyMayonnaise Phil lost a lot of weight, I thought? Ape is going to outlive her husband and son, I don't know what she's gonna do when they pass.
Love how everyone is saying they're watching for the 5th time, definitely on my daily hype Playlist with the Letters! First Grosso deck, School of SK18 Anti-Hero
This episode is so deep. Makes you reflect about life, friends, passion, past, present, future, inner-self. Thanks people. Greetings from Argentina!!! GROSSO 4 EVER & SK8 4 LIFE
Another good one~!! Hope Willy Santos is on the list, he was my fav in the 90's and early 2000's, well him and just that generation of the Birdhouse team.
I'm so glad Jeff got a long episode talking about his journey before he left us. His story is bumpy and brilliant. This man stood up to the industry with two middle fingers up multiple times and we all should show respect and gratitude to what this mad man did for skateboarding. Grosso forever!!!!
Cautionary tales. Isn’t that so many of our lives? I don’t know anything about you Grosso other than what you’ve chosen to share. Learning to be quiet and take in what you’ve had to say to is of value. All we can do is learn and move forward. Keep being you.
R. I. P. Grosso Fan since the 80's, only recently realized your excellent storytelling. Always kept it 100 You will be missed. East Coast Staten Island Salutes you
Years on from Grosso's passing, this interview just hits all the best notes and lays it all out. It brought out Grosso's warmth, charisma, honesty, and sense of humor.
Well said. Grosso was one of the most authentic human beings ever. His unwavering, unconditional and neverending love of skateboarding and all things skateboarding came through in everything he said and did. Whether you were close with him or if you never even met him, if you are a skater, he felt like a friend and a brother and he NEVER stopped speaking up and speaking out for what's right in and with skateboarding. He was our voice. He was the one who cut through all the bulls**t and said what he felt. Right or wrong....but he was right MUCH more often than he was wrong. He was an original and he was gone much too soon. I hope his son Oliver and his close friends and family are doing well and I know that they'll never let him be forgotten.
RIP to the truest skateboarder there ever was. “Now go out and skate”
Amen brother
Do some research
Going out to skate right now Jeff. Rest in peace man.
RIP
@@Dashynene research what? grosso was the realest! S.I.P.
When Grosso said "when I can't skate things don't work right" I felt that deep.
Dude same, nothing is right when you can't skate
SAME!
I gotta raise my hand too
I just seem more serious when I don't go out to skate
Ryan Librada Dude, same here!! Had a period of life thinking I needed to “grow up” and quit skating and work more. Recently I had 3 bad seizures in a row. they was caused by a tumour in my brain. Turns out skateboarding makes me happy from the deepest part of my brain. So building a board now to feel better and it’s working. Skate or DIE!
keep shredding buddy, I hope all is well on that adventure, i'm rooting for you! never too old to skate.
seeing him on the Thrasher cover was one of the raddest and most heartwarming things I've ever seen. but in the back of my head I could hear Grosso saying "rad....i only had to die to finally get a cover"...lol. RIP Jeff, we love you
Sucks you didn't get to see himself on there before
R.I.P. Grosso. Can't tell y'all what guys like Jeff meant to my teenage years and even more as an old dude when he started doing Love letters.
TravisG029 same here buddy.
TravisG029 I was just thinking the same thing.
Sup
I feel it man, I never gave a fuck about meeting pros or band members, he was def one of those dudes I wanted to meet, the epitome of punk and skateboarding
100% with you here. 👍
Please release the full [ [ 6 HOUR INTERVIEW ] ] , Jeff said he was happy to stand by every word and now there's no need to save him from loosing any sponsors. You know it's what he would have wanted.
@@UserUser-zc6fx sadly these gonks are owned and complicit in the sanitisation of the culture. it's why there'll never be a dp disaster interview on this circle jerk.
It was Grosso himself who wanted these parts to be cut out of the interview. Grosso sucks right 😄. In that interview I watched where he said about the 9club thing being 6 hours he also said how happy he was when he got on AntiHero and all of that, so I think even if he can't lose his sponsors now he still wouldn't want them to release the whole thing. I think he never really cared about loosing them in the first place. Grosso Forever
@@yesbwana yea, maybe they represent the lighter side but so what. skateboarding is as good as it can possibly be from bottom to top. you couldnt ask for it to be better. and noone wants to hear from DP, so it doesn't matter.
@@unseenforcs yeah, just brush people like tas pappas under the rug.
@yesbwana I doubt that'll happen, but they should have Tas on zoom. The dude ripped and obviously loves skateboarding.
RIP
Please 9club do justice to him and release the uncut version.
He deserves it.
:(
I second this motion.
I’m conflicted about this one. In his black media interview he said he sat down with them for six hours and that he said a lot of crazy shit and that they edited it so he didn’t get fired lol the only part I’m conflicted about is if it’s really gnarly and offends a ton of people it would suck if they all just trampled on his grave ya know. The culture could use a shake up right now though too lol
@@Rand_al_Thor372 Thirded! may he find now the peace that eluded him most of his life.
did they give any reason why they cut it?
@@MycoMatty I agree. The culture can use the shake up. Unfortunately we have the cancel pirates canceling anything controversial.
You guys HAVE TO release the full interview. All 6 hours of it, uncut, uncensored. He deserves it. We lost our keeper of the knowledge, our griot. He cant be fired now, let him have the longest episode. Break it up into 2 if you must, but release the full 6 hours. PLEASE!!! heroin warts & all, we need it.
Yes pls
They have said several times that he asked to have parts of it removed and they will honor his wishes and it will never be aired.
@a w watching it now for the 3rd times. still fresh.
@@IWjake Time Capsule.
Grosso never should have done this interview for his own mental health. This format is best for chit-chatty industry gossip among peers on the up and up in the industry-which I've purposely been oblivious to my entire life because the only things worth knowing about skateboarding were the things Jeff talked about in the Letters. I'm not denigrating Nine Club the audience that gathers here are hungry for information and they provide it on a platter. But the trap Jeff walked into here didn't help his recovery. I'm not saying he was baited-but I implore the producers to really think before they invite their guests. Good Luck in the future as this format evolves it definatley serves a purpose.
Talking about overcoming drug and alcohol addiction is an awesome thing to do! Don't ever stop! It shows people that living without dope is not impossible. Getting sober is one of the hardest thing I've ever done. I was on a similar path as Jeff and I am very proud of the fact that I kicked a 20+ year heroin and booze addiction!
Congrats! I've lost a couple friends to it, most people dont make it out of a run that long, youre one of the lucky few.
Thanks man! I know I'm lucky for sure! I've been to way too many funerals because of that shit too! in 7 days I hit my 2 year clean mark and it feels amazing!
+Jason Peeps Congrats brother! I've kicked a nasty 6 years coke habit, and i can only imagine how hard it was for you. Skate for life
Jason Peeps it is one of the hardest things I ever did! It took me many relapsed to eventually get it. The only way I was able to stop was to forgive all the people I blamed for keeping in my addiction. Those people still controlled me and in till I looked at it that way I couldn’t see the answer for me. So I forgave all the people that hurt me along the way through my childhood. By doing that I regained control of my life surely but slowly. I’m so happy I was able to get to that conclusion bc it saved my life and hopefully stop that way of life from passing to my kids. It’s all knew when I grew up but it will not be all my kids know when they grow up. That cycle is a very very tough thing to break. Thanks for sharing your story bc it made me able to share mine.
Right on i quit booze and skating has/always save me
Just heard the news. Such a sad day, rest in peace legend.
Brandon Hack indeed😔🙏🏽
Truly a legend lost
The Olympics is not on due to covid. Jeff is still full of shit. And he's loving it.
Skateboardings most outspoken and onpoint legend.
Fucking god
Grosso was the Skater who understands we’re this deep feeling of being with your board and where it takes you in life. He IS the skaters voice of millions. We are still laughing, agreeing and getting your message……. Never forgotten bro
100% agree with what he said about the Olympics
He didn't just love skateboarding, he needed it. Be passionate and live a truly full life, kids. RIP Grosso
Its the only thing I have that keeps me level
....and just say no.
Rip Grosso....this one came as a shocker...he seemed to be in a good place in life...condolences to his family...
Thanks!
Wow! Thank you so much for the support. Grosso was such a special person, We miss him, Legend!
Grosso has a great habit of hitting the nail on the head. Always says some shit that rocks you to the core. I feel like I have to skate pretty much everyday or life starts to shut down; anxiety, anger and depression. Nine Club always killin it with the guests.
Jauntre Henderson relatable..
Its all so fucking relatable, looking for a fix, chaos or the edge shit, imo just keep skating, when I dont I fuck up
Had to watch this after hearing the news. This dude is raw. It's a sad day for skateboarding
That's why we're all here.
I love how I can see his love for skateboarding in his eyes. Not like "yeah I skate!" But more like "I would rather die than not be able to skate again" type of relationship. I always felt that way. Very emotional about skateboarding and it's really cool to see someone else care as much as I do. Even though I'm nobody in skateboarding world, I share the same love, for this piece of wood with some wheels attatched to it, as he does:)
I can't believe this was TWO YEARS AGO!? I'm glad he made it on the show before he left us in 2020....
Martin Kohoutek Rest In Piece Grosso
Its saved me for over 30 years, fucking love it
Grosso flows the good, the bad, and the unfiltered honesty. This is an epic testimony of legendary status.
i love this shit as a time capsule to skateboarding... i didnt know about any of this. its a history lesson on where we all come from
he needs to write a book. Thank you jeff for opening up and being true to yourself. Mad respect.
RIP Jeff. So shocked to hear of your passing. You were SUCH an inspiration for me and my company. Thank you thank you thank you.
My eyes started watering the second he started talking about making it to 70. If only 😢😢. RIP Jeff Grosso
Thank you Nine Club!!! now waiting on Gonz!!!
RIP Mr. Grosso. Even though we weren't close friends I did really value the few conversations that we had and really valued your support.
I just had to come and watch him on your show after waking up to the sad news today that he passed. Loved him so much. He was a real one. Sad sad day for skateboarding. RIP in PEACE! Xx
Grosso was one of the most authentic human beings ever. His unwavering, unconditional and neverending love of skateboarding, skateboarders and all things skateboarding came through in everything he said and did. Whether you were close with him or if you never even met him, if you are a skater, he felt like a friend and a brother and he NEVER stopped standing up and speaking out for what's right in and with skateboarding. He was our voice. He was the one who cut through all the bulls**t and said what he felt (and usually what we were all thinking). Right or wrong....but he was right MUCH more often than he was wrong. He was an original and he was gone much too soon. I hope his son Oliver and his close friends and family are doing well and I know that they'll never let him be forgotten. RIP Grosso 🛹❤
We need more honest people like Grosso talking their heart, deep inside we are all alike
People that live and say things how it is get ostracised by the ones living in there own ego driven fantasy world
Powerful stuff. Kudos to this guest/man for his wiilingness to share his stories, insecurities, and triumphs whilst being appreciative, humble, and inspirational. Qualities we should all aspire to obtain. Thanks Nine Club for another awesome episode!
REST EASY GROSSO❤️ 😢 I’m watching this again in remembrance of the GOAT. One of the best podcasts on here in my opinion
This episode needed to happen. Everyone is scared to loose themselves to the drugs and to hear his story has helped me and I'm sure will help others. Thanks Nine Club.
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Grosso is probably my favorite all time. Just his attitude towards skating and never changing or becoming commercial. Grosso for president 2020!!!
Mad Mike0082 fk ya dude just copped a grosso deck last nite he’s the man
This was one of the first episodes of The Nine Club I listened to at work when I found the podcast. RIP to a legend.
Grosso. You’re the man. One of the most pure and honest dudes in skating.
RIP GROSSO! This is one of the few episodes that I've played twice.... Had a long road trip from Toronto to Chicago and played a few of my favourite episodes back. I love the passion he had for skateboarding
Thank you for such a raw and informative episode. This felt like a testimony and I was holding on to every word. Grosso is an amazing person for sharing such personal stories. The details of the stories are eye-opening, shocking, funny, and sad. This is life. Thank you guys for bringing Grosso on, and thank you Grosso for sharing your life stories.
Fuck yes dude I have listened to this this year plus
By far the best 9-club I've seen so far. Godspeed, Grosso, where ever you are. You'll be missed.
Hands down the best episode to date. Thank you Nine Club for delivering the best content week after week.
I'm 43, UK skater and this has saddened me more than I was expecting. He chatted to me on Facebook once...well he laughed at the gifts I received for my birthday...it ain't about the tricks, it's the passion. Wish I still had my toybox
Im 42 from nz ,same deal yip fuck the sugar water pro comps..go skate for the fuck of it ..he reached all parts of the world mate choice..
@@kerryhodgson7908 45 and Canadian, same here.
@@fintanoclery2698 yip sitting here in isolation with a new bowl half built in town i live cant wait for ot to be finished.. ive skated in toronto what part you from mate
44 and from Belfast NI.
so thankful for this episode. i hope Jeff writes a book. poeple need to hear these stories, even the ones that are hardest to tell. please Jeff write a book!!!! Love you tons and much respect.
I was never great at skating but I definitely got caught up in drugs and did some things I don't even tell people about and skating has brought me back from the edge. I realized I was happiest when all I cared about was being on a board when I wasn't at my job. Thanks for the show and giving Jeff so much time to talk.
I love Jeff Grosso. Punk and a sweetheart. Good stuff. Now get his buddy Neil Blender on!
They have a better chance getting Madonna. ..but I'd love a Blender episode.
there are some amazing moments in this video when you can hear the choke and intensity in his voice, truly incredible. kudos to him for being honest and owning his story
I’ve never related to someone as much as grosso that’s why he’s my favorite skater
especially raiding medicine cabinets
Same here since early 80’s as a kid!#Grosso#1Fan@Darius Branham
I listened to this episode today to celebrate Jeff's birthday. It was beautiful as well as heartbreaking in retrospect. Also, it reminded me of how good it was having Roger there. His knowledge of the past is crucial when having the older legends share their stories.
Watching this this morning before I go into a detox center for alcohol..skateboarding is a crazy world..thanks for everything 9 club
Good luck dude, you got this shit!!
You can do it man...it gets better.
I am watching this while on drugs. feels great
Good luck brotha! It takes time but just remember it eventually gets better
yeah, while it's an option. Getting ready to get banned because too many people are getting off of prescription and hard drugs because of it.
This was kinda inspiring... gotta love his honesty.
Although I'm 23, I'm so scared of the day I can't skate too. When he was talking about it, it gave me chills.
This dude must get a lot of hate, but he's one of the most realist dudes ever. Love you Grosso
Grosso was always punk and never gave a fuck
Grossos perspective is definitely worth a listen. Another stellar episode lads!!
Jacob Cross the f
I just watched this again and am 100% convinced this is your best interview ever. Grosso was the best. As someone who started skating in the late 80's and was in high school in the early 90's on the east coast, when being a skateboarder was still considered to be literally exactly how it was in Cali during his time, I can fully relate to everything he said and his personality in general. Grosso is my fucking spirit animal. I'll never forget meeting him for the first time on the Indy 30 year tour, when he was just getting back into skating, and how stoked he was that me and my friend remembered him from the 80's. Long before his Letters fame. Rest in Peace, OG. One of the realest to ever do it.
it just keeps getting better and better
I re listen to this episode at least twice a month to get me stoked on skating while a slave away at work. Thank yall for giving guys like this a platform to explain “their truth” and stoke the skate world with their passion for this beautiful thing we call Skateboarding. GROSSO FOREVER!!!!
Love letters to the nine club
I f-ing love that dude! I learned kickflips on a SC Grosso toybox in 88-89 and I was 13-14. I had them on lock with that 10” wide thing. Not anymore though and that’s a pain I live with. Not that anyone cares but maybe some other 80’s skaters can relate.
sadhvacman I can definitely relate! I still
Skate the big 9-10” boards. Still have my Danforth Alva(not skatable anymore though)
Posting this at midnight means I'm gonna sacrifice sleep and possibly be late to work tomorrow morning. So thank you! 😂
man his death hits harder after hearing him say "I wasted half my life chasing a synthetic high." I recently got clean after 10 years of being addicted to heroin/fentanyl and I can relate so much. I'm so happy that the world was blessed with grosso, and that we have so much content to watch of him. if there's anyone skaters should look up to, jeff grosso is the ultimate role model. his love for everything is so contagious. rest in peace to a very special person.
You gotta get Jim Greco and/or Erik Ellington on!
This!!!!
T Ellington fo sho ...🤘
or ali bollala on
Their too scared. They try to repress skaters of whom have a wild life style and real life experience and cultivated intelligence. They want this show to be more like footballers crapping on about the perfect goal. Also fuck street league and the Olympics all hail Grosso. We have last one of the last true legends.
Im just sayin 9 club should put out the extended version of this interview add in all the stuff he was mad got cut out. In this shit time we're in its a chance to let us feel like he's with us. Please 9 club post it on a monday you cant get a guest.
Yes, for sure.
No idea how much was actually cut out I get the feeling Grosso didn't really care to much about pissin anyone off or maintaining his "squeaky clean image" lol.
I love how real and blunt he is in this interview. It really gives you a great feel of who Grosso is... or was.
Legends never Die, Grosso is gettin it in, skating at his peak level, smiling ear to ear.
You will always be missed Jeff, you embody the true spirit of skateboarding.
@@MemeCastGuy69 he says in another interview that he did like a 6 hour session
A true and honest skateboard tale. The show keeps getting better ! The heaviest episode yet. Chris Roberts it got real ! Thank you skateboarding and thank you nine club
When I heard the news he passed I grabbed my board and had one of the beat solo sessions in a while when I got home it finally hit me and I cried a little bit tbh I grew up on love letters. Best history teacher ever a great skater and good human being who passed too soon 51 isn’t supposed to be the end ❤️
My Love letter is to Grosso....thank you sir! Been a fan forever and similar struggle of life. Thank you nine club!!!
It was really great of 9 Club to catch an interview with this skate legend, giving him a chance to tell his story. RIP Mr. GROSSO!
Giving him a chance to tell his story? Are you joking? This interview is 6 hours long! He gave them a chance to have him there and tell his story to them, he did it and they didn't even realise the full interview.
Ok, let’s put this to bed finally. We did cut out only a few things from the episode at Jeff’s request. The episode was pretty much aired as it was shot, minus those parts. It definitely was not 6 hours long. So just because Jeff is no longer with us does not mean we will put out the parts he wanted taken out!! Rest In Peace to the Legend Grosso!❤️🌹 -Crob
I feel ashamed 😔 so it was him who wanted to cut some parts. Sorry about the misunderstanding Thanks for giving us this episode 🙏 ✌️ 🌹 Grosso Forever.
Episodes like this one get me choked up a bit. Amazing.
Still my favorite episode. RIP forever Grosso.
I was always the kid at the park that went three days a week and somehow just couldn’t figure shit out. They had a really low rail, maybe 6” off ground. I tried for months to pop my tail, shifty left, and try to land board. Broke my fucking arm practicing how to not do it right lol. Quit skating after that. Got back into skating because of the letters back in 2012. I still suck huge ass, but grosso is one of my heroes. He will be sorely missed.
I immediately screamed with joy, when I saw the thumbnail.
Dude Dudeson same
Dude Dudeson bitch ass nigga
Bitch ass nigga
This podcast is legendary..... So nostalgic on the timeline of skating. I could clearly see when I started to skate In his timeline. Unfortunately my life laid out similar to Grassos. God rest his soul. Lost my wife recently😭and she was cut from the same cloth as grasso.....The best, most genuine,kind, souls i know are in recovery from addiction. Great podcast 4 real. Btw... This is the 2nd time ive watched this....Lots of knowledge hidden in those awkward laughter moments.....Thanks 👍
Sorry for your loss
@@Capitan_Chaos ...thanks man.👍
You guys are killing it, Grosso rules! Some names for the list of people that need to be on the Nine Club: Guy Mariano, James Kelch, Todd Congelliere, Matt Hensley, the other Steve Olson, Tom Penny, Henry Sanchez, Steve Rocco, Jason Lee, Sean Cliver. 👍
I've watched this episode many times but I didn't realize until Grosso was gone just how amazing, talented, and bright this dude is. I've got endless respect for this guy
Well done Nine Club. Another outstanding episode. Thank you Grosso for being so candid and honest about your life. If Dill made drugs seem cool and alluring, get ready for the real and ugly side of drug abuse. Grosso your the best. Keep ripping!
here to pay tribute. r.i.p Jeff, an inspiration, rip in peace
Grosso needs a documentary.
He has adressed that in an interview i think and he doesnt want to do one.
I agree with you though. 🤙🏼😊
You could make a documentary off of this interview
@@byahboy129 honestly a good point this with archival footage
@@byahboy129 maybe ill make it
RIP Grosso
I have probably watched this 40 times. GROSSO FOREVER
i feel like Kelly will never be the same after some of these stories....
I liked grosso sending shots at sls while kelly politely listened haha
Buddy Hollows 😂😂
Kelly looked straight up horrified at a couple points when Jeff was talking about drugs
Two different types of skating scenes, grosso is way more hardcore
@@jacobinfranca5815 What makes you hardcore?
🙏❤. All my support for his friends and family, legends are forever.
It's snowing up here in Portland right now. Grosso rules and I really don't want to stay up all night, but thank you
Besides Lizzie and Nora, Jeff helped get Skatebording back into my life. RIP Jeff.
Legend. So stoked he's still rolling and hope he's able to for another 30+ years.
Thanks to The Nine Club for doing this show, and Thanks to Jeff Grosso for never sugar coating his experience and perspective. Seriously inspiring.
😢😢
Rest in peace
Grosso is amazing, love this guy even more after this!
He looks younger than Bam
LOL... He has a grey beard!
how did you comment this 3 hours before the video was uploaded
Back to the future
Bam is starting to look like Phils twin
IDiggPattyMayonnaise Phil lost a lot of weight, I thought? Ape is going to outlive her husband and son, I don't know what she's gonna do when they pass.
I saw those demos at Knotts in that clear pipe. I was a little kid, life changing to see that in person
It's like a weekly Xmas.. Every Sunday I'm like "who is it gonna be?" And wake up and freak out on the surprise!
This is by far the most honest, open, entertaining, most concequences, story in skateboarding. Thank you Grosso!
every second of this shit was golden
Love how everyone is saying they're watching for the 5th time, definitely on my daily hype Playlist with the Letters! First Grosso deck, School of SK18 Anti-Hero
Heroes get remembered but legends never die RIP.
Grosso is the best! Rest in peace legend
finally getting the dirt on Gator. I knew you'd come through with the goods, Chris
leekthomas737 what happen between gator n Jessica?
Adrian Dominguez, probably some weird dance moves
Adrian Dominguez there's a documentary on UA-cam called 'Stoked the rise and fall of Gator' that tells the whole sick story.
This episode is so deep. Makes you reflect about life, friends, passion, past, present, future, inner-self. Thanks people. Greetings from Argentina!!!
GROSSO 4 EVER & SK8 4 LIFE
Another good one~!! Hope Willy Santos is on the list, he was my fav in the 90's and early 2000's, well him and just that generation of the Birdhouse team.
awesome episodes could listen to grosso all night
The more I watch Grosso, the more I like the dude. Keep pushing bro.
RIP grossman I will forever cherish the my black flag skateboard you signed and the t-shirt you gave me at born free🥺🙏🏽
That was intense! This episode was a trip
RIP to the man whole told us the truth in his opinion. I always loved his commentary and esp his love letters.
Every loveletter to skateboarding is a piece of history
I'm so glad Jeff got a long episode talking about his journey before he left us. His story is bumpy and brilliant. This man stood up to the industry with two middle fingers up multiple times and we all should show respect and gratitude to what this mad man did for skateboarding. Grosso forever!!!!
Look how hip Grosso looks! Buy his board! No joke, best board I ever rode!
Always some neato shaped planks.
Cautionary tales. Isn’t that so many of our lives? I don’t know anything about you Grosso other than what you’ve chosen to share. Learning to be quiet and take in what you’ve had to say to is of value. All we can do is learn and move forward. Keep being you.
Grosso's last words ring so true in current times,theres people out there to help if you want it! RIP Ben Raemers.
R. I. P. Grosso
Fan since the 80's, only recently realized your excellent storytelling. Always kept it 100
You will be missed. East Coast
Staten Island
Salutes you