Space Brothers Podcast

Shortly after the boom of BMX freestyle in the mid 80s, flatland changed seemingly overnight with a barrage of never before seen rolling tricks which changed the sport forever. At a time when balancing and hopping tricks ruled the scene, and most sponsored riders lived in sunny CA, a group of young up and comers known as the Plywood Hoods from York PA were hungry to make a name for themselves. Little did most people know at the time, the Hoods were a well rounded group of riders who did it all. From BMX racing to riding skateparks, dirt jumps, and quarter pipes, they could hold their own. But where they really stood out, was flatland. Mark Eaton was a cornerstone of the group who not only brought original rolling tricks to the masses like the whiplash and steam roller, but he also began recording every move the Plywood Hoods would take over the next 20 years creating 10 different videos known as the "Dorkin In York" video series. Every time they showed up to a contest all eyes were on them with video ca