Club Random with Bill Maher

Tony Hawk | Club Random with Bill Maher

Jun 23, 2024

Pro skateboarder Tony Hawk joins Bill Maher to discuss sobriety, skateboarding challenges in the '80s, parenting struggles, comparisons of childbirth and skateboarding injuries, advice for young skaters, lack of PEDs in skateboarding, and mutual love for Jackass.

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Tony Hawk

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Quick takeaways

Skateboarding in the '80s felt like being an astronaut, Tony Hawk's advice to young skaters, lack of PED's in skateboarding

Tony Hawk's journey to finding his perfect wife, comparing childbirth to skateboarding injuries, mutual love of Jackass

Choosing not to have children without moral judgment, impact of raising responsible adults, importance of self-reflection

Deep dives

Fair and Equal Parenting

Not having children was a choice driven by a lack of interest, and the speaker believes that not wanting kids should not carry a moral judgment. The conversation delves into the impact of raising well-functioning adults and the joy derived from seeing children grow into responsible individuals who make good choices.

Intro

2min

Comparing Childbirth and Torture: A Discussion on Pain

2min

Evolution of Competition in Skateboarding and Baseball Legends

15min

Reflecting on Family Influence and Skateboarding Culture

7min

Evolution of Skateboarding Culture and Substance Use in Sports

13min

Discussion on the Dangers and Effects of Concussions

2min

Discussion on staying healthy, introducing a beverage brand, and promoting a meal service

3min

Reflections on Aging and Regret

8min

Evolution of Skateboarding and Taking Risks for Comedy

10min

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Exploring Views on Parenting Choices and Family Dynamics

9min

Bill Maher and Tony Hawk on Steve O and sobriety, Tony’s death-defying stunts, how being a pro skateboarder in the '80s was like being an astronaut, how Tony’s kids think the '90s were ancient history, bridging the gap between grunge and TikTok, Tony’s journey to finding the perfect wife, Bill compares childbirth to skateboarding injuries, Tony’s sage advice to young skaters, the lack of PED’s in skateboarding, and their mutual love of Jackass.

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