Sam Larkins is a sponsored skateboarder hailing from Queensland, Australia, and now residing in Sydney. Sam joins me this week for an in-depth conversation about his life so far. Sam delves into his family's basketball background, his decision to pursue skateboarding, the hurdles his family encountered while establishing an indoor skate park, and his relocation to Sydney in pursuit of his skateboarding passion. He also shares insights into his approach to tricks, strategies for dealing with pressure and fear, and much more. This week's co-host is past guest, Ben Currie, and his canine companion Brutus, who happily gnaws on a bone in the background. Enjoy, Shan Ps. We went skating in the city too. Check out the rough cuts edit I made! BEFORE (the episode): Sam Larkins and Ben Currie. Sam supports and advocates for: Beyond Blue (Mental Health Support Service) Checkout Sam's BNE3 part! (it's insane!) Use Code: THT (for discounts and support the show at the same time) ExpressVPN (Virtual Private Network) Click here for 3 months FREE with ExpressVPN. Secure your internet browsing, and protect your private information with a Virtual Private Network (VPN). Anywhere you go in the world, feel secure using any public wifi network and protect your private information from hackers!! KRUSH ORGANICS - CBD oils and topicals Code: THT (Get a HUGE 40% Discount...shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast). Purveyors of the finest CBD oils and topicals. I think long and hard about who I want to be affiliated with. Do the research yourself, the health benefits of CBD are unquestionable. It’s done so much for me, especially during times of stress and anxiety, it’s improved the quality of my sleep and sped up my recovery-time post workouts, surfs and skates... and it’s all natural. INDOSOLE   Code: THT (15% discount shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast). Sandals made from recycled Tyres. Timeless footwear for the conscious consumer. KingPin Skate Shop (Wollongong) Code: THT (Get 15% Discount) Best Skateshop in Australia! Best shoe range ever: Vans, Nike, Adidas, Lakai, Fallen, Etnies (and more). Rad clothes (To many to mention) Best skateboard brands: Baker, Girl, Chocolate, FA, Hockey, Antihero, Passport (and way more). Australian owned and operated. Best dudes ever! Get on dat code.  (Intro) Music by Def Wish Cast. Song: Forever Album: The Evolution Machine www.defwishcast.com.au https://defwishcastofficial.bandcamp.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHmCk7npfC5sbko7NiDdhyg https://www.facebook.com/defwishcast/ Support the showBecome a SUBSCRIBER of THT. Only pay what you feel the show is worth to you! Follow on Instagram: @terriblehappytalks Checkout the website: terriblehappytalks.com