I sat down with skateboarding legend Mike McGill at his Leucadia restaurant, Johnny Radz, to discuss his iconic career. As a founding member of the Bones Brigade, Mike changed skateboarding history forever by inventing the McTwist—the first-ever 540-degree aerial maneuver in vert skating.

We dive deep into the 80s skate scene and the making of the most famous skateboarding movie of all time, The Search for Animal Chin, alongside Tony Hawk, Steve Caballero, and Rodney Mullen. From his Brooklyn roots and the McGill Bar to being name-dropped by the Beastie Boys, Mike shares stories of the skate community and his time with Powell-Peralta.

We explore his transition from a pro skater on the vertical ramp to owning a successful pizza restaurant in Encinitas. Whether you love skate legends or San Diego culture, this interview is a mastercla ...