Tony Hawk on Skateboarding vs. Trick Shots + Sports Video Game Draft (with Dude Perfect)

Almost Athletes is back with a loaded episode featuring Tony Hawk AND the Harlem Globetrotters! But first, the Dudes dive into a full Masters recap where the Dudes respond to Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley’s comments about them. They make their NBA Finals predictions, debate whether Giannis is really a top 5 player, and reveal the official Squad Games Tour lineup. Then Tony Hawk joins the show to talk about his recently viral social post, how skateboarding has evolved since he started, and the mindset it takes to keep pushing in extreme sports. He shares stories about chasing the 900, reflects on raising kids around risk, and reveals the one trick he was never able to fully master. They finish things off with a nostalgia-packed draft of the all-time best sports video games. Later, Torch and Too Tall from the Harlem Globetrotters stop by to talk about how they joined the team, what tryouts and training camp are really like, and the challenge of balancing elite performance with entertainment. And finally, the Globetrotters face off against Cory Cotton in an epic basketball spin-off competition. Check out Tony’s Charity: https://skatepark.org Vote Almost Athletes for Best Creator or Influencer Series: https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2026/podcasts/features/best-creator-or-influencer-series If you’ve got a question, hot take, or your own Almost Athlete moment, head to AlmostAthletes.com or call (972) 805-8866. Upload your own fan fails here: https://new.myharbourshare.com/agree/gSttAsmDbo6vYCfm3HBdjh?fbclid=PARlRTSARDo7VleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAafRqYdnXc6xTmfPMNERbnp5yfF-BqLSY3NCu2GQZSehgOTgD69fSBeTqTcAQg_aem_RWLUmW87bcZIif3zTrWKBg Head to http://RULA.com to find a therapist the easy way. Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/AA! #squarepod Head to http://policygenius.com/ALMOST to compare life insurance quotes from top companies and see how much you could save Head to http://shadyrays.com and use code: ALMOST for 40% OFF 2 or more polarized sunglasses. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 02:30 Full Masters Recap 17:25 NBA Finals Predictions 20:25 Is Giannis A Top 5 Player? 22:55 MLB Concessions Update 27:11 College Baseball 28:09 DP Tour Official Guest List 34:57 Tony Hawk Intro 37:00 Similarities Between Tricks & Trick Shots 39:24 Evolution of Skateboarding 43:20 The Trick He Couldn’t Do 46:00 Raising Kids/Grandkids 48:54 Tony’s Almost Athlete Moment 50:25 Tony’s Message to Kids Today 56:12 Skateboarding: Art or Sport? 01:01:05 Tony Hawk Pro Skater Video Game 01:04:05 Best Sports Video Games Draft 01:15:00 Harlem Globetrotters Intro 01:21:15 Tour Life BTS 01:28:46 Guinness World Records 01:31:39 Who Inspired Their Game 01:33:27 Basketball Spin-Off Competition 01:39:48 2-Minute Warning: AI Getting Out Of Hand What to do now: 1. Smash that LIKE button 2. Hit SUBSCRIBE so you never miss a DP podcast moment 3. Drop a comment with who YOU want to see on Almost Athletes next! Subscribe for more! ‪https://www.youtube.com/@almostathletes • • • • Almost Athletes with Dude Perfect is (almost) a sports podcast. Tune in weekly to hear the dudes’ hottest sports takes, great debates, interviews with your favorite athletes and entertainers, and hilarious BTS from all things Dude Perfect. New episodes drop every Wednesday. Follow along on all platforms. Listen to the pod on your morning commute or wherever it finds you: Apple: - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/almost-athletes-with-dude-perfect/id1834502483 Spotify: - https://open.spotify.com/show/55gaQm31JIbp6td7QtYsPU?si=6423db3118ac497f Follow Almost Athletes to keep up with the Dudes!: https://www.instagram.com/almostathletes https://www.tiktok.com/@almostathletes https://x.com/almostathletes_