The roller skating podcast for Calgary's skate community — culture, interviews, gear, history, and everything in between.
Latest Episode
We sit down with the founders of Calgary's beloved Destiny Wheels to talk about how a tiny pop-up at a farmers market turned into the city's go-to skate shop. We cover their origin story, the gear they swear by, and why they think Calgary's skate scene is about to explode.
Spoiler: it's the community. We talk to five year-round outdoor skaters about how they keep rolling through Alberta winters, the gear that makes it possible, and the group chats that keep everyone showing up.
Two of the most popular beginner-to-intermediate skates go head to head. We break down fit, boot stiffness, plate quality, wheel hardness, and which one we'd recommend depending on your skating style and budget.
The biggest skate event on Calgary's calendar just wrapped and we were there for all of it. We recap the best moments, interview three attendees, and talk about what we hope to see at next year's jam.
We dig into the history of Calgary's roller rinks — from the packed Saturday night sessions of the 80s to the rinks that closed and the ones that survived. Featuring stories from skaters who were there.
We answer the 10 most common questions from first-time skaters — what to wear, how to fall, which skates to rent, how to stop, and why your ankles hurt so much. Essential listening before you hit the rink.
We chat with a former competitive figure skater who made the switch to quad roller skating and never looked back. She talks about the learning curve, the culture shock, and why she finds roller skating more joyful.
The roller skating revival of the early 2020s was driven largely by social media. We look back at how TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube transformed who skates, what gear sells, and how communities form online.
The very first episode. We introduce ourselves, explain why we started Roll Call Calgary, and share our vision for building a podcast that celebrates the Calgary skate community in all its weird, wonderful glory.
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