Skateboarding, Somali Mercenary Work, and the Pursuit of Passion - The Insane Life of Erik Munday

In this episode, I catch up with my old friend Erik Munday and dive into the whirlwind that's been the last 20 years of his life. Let me tell you, Erik's life is a wild ride. He's not just interesting; he's a walking spectacle of passion.
We delve into the closure of Skate Lair and Erik's fascinating backstory, including his brush with fame through a Vice article. We talk about his legendary skate shop "Skate Lair", and we talk about how Connecticut's insane attitude and tax policy toward small businesses helped kill the shop.
We tackle the topic of intimidation, laying bare the challenges we've faced. As we make our way to the shop, we offer insights into today's skate culture scene, emphasizing the importance of chasing your dreams.
From corporate culture to Erik's adventures in Somalia during his time as a Merchant Marine, our conversation dives deep into contrasting lifestyles. We touch on themes of growth and self-preservation, ending with Erik's hilarious stories of retirement in Costa Rica and the quirks of Suffield.
At the end, we talk about fitness and resilience, echoing the fearless spirit of skate culture. "Skate, Murder, and the Pursuit of Passion" isn't just a podcast episode; it's a rollercoaster of tragedy and inspiration, capturing the indomitable essence of the skateboarding community.
Erik's IG: / instamundayz
00:00 Joe’s Poser Phase
2:30 Skate Lair and Ridiculous CT Taxes
5:00 The Skate Lair Shut Store Concept
7:30 Erik’s Business Partner Gets Murdered
11:30 The Legendary Vice Article & Erik’s Story (CLIP)
13:00 How We Met plus Lair Brands
18:00 The Intimidation Story
21:30 The Boys Go To The Shop
28:30 Where is Skate Culture Now & Doing What You Love
32:30 Corporate Culture
33:20 Somalia and Merchant Marine Era
49:00 Grow Up Protection
53:00 Costa Rica and Retirement
1:00:20 There is something in the water in Suffield
1:03:00 Stay in Shape and Don’t Be a Pussy

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Best pod yet!!