Tarry Hall Roller Rink Podcast

Welcome back to the Tarry Hall Roller Rink Podcast! 🎙️🛼
Episode 20 takes you through a full Thursday night at the rink—from running the music and managing the floor to working the ticket counter and keeping everything flowing smoothly.
I also take you inside the pro shop for an unboxing and product drop, showing what’s new, what customers are picking up, and breaking down some of the gear we offer.
To wrap things up, we get into the behind-the-scenes work the next day that keeps everything rolling—maintenance, skate repairs, and the day-to-day responsibilities that most people never see.
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If you're a rink owner, skater, DJ, or part of the roller skating community, this episode gives you a real look into the people and energy that make adult skate nights so unique.
🎧 New podcast episodes every Saturday morning!
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Website:
https://tarryhall.com
Online Pro Shop:
https://tarryhallproshop.com
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Welcome back to the Tarry Hall Roller Rink Podcast!
In this episode, I sit down with a very special guest—my 13-year-old daughter. She’s a 9-time national champion speed skater, a high-level competitive dancer, and now stepping into the world of dirt bike racing.
We dive into her journey in speed skating, what it really takes to compete at a national level, and the mindset behind performing under pressure. She also shares how she balances multiple passions, what drives her to keep pushing, and what it's like growing up in a roller rink family.
This is a real, honest conversation about competition, discipline, and having fun while chasing big goals—all from a young athlete’s perspective.
If you're a skater, parent, or part of the roller skating community, this episode gives you insight into the next generation of the sport.
🎧 New podcast episodes every Saturday morning!
🌐 Links
Website:
https://tarryhall.com
Online Pro Shop:
https://tarryhallproshop.com
Podcast available on all major platforms.
👍 If you enjoy the podcast
• Like the video
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• Share with your skate friends
Lace up and roll with us! 🛼

Welcome back to the Tarry Hall Roller Rink Podcast!
After taking a short break, I’m back with another behind-the-scenes episode from inside the rink. In this episode, I walk through how we open up Adult Night at Tarry Hall Roller Rink and what goes into preparing the rink for one of our most popular sessions.
Then I sit down with one of our employees and several regular skaters to talk about:
• What makes adult night different from public sessions
• The culture and community of adult skate nights
• Why adult skaters keep coming back every week
• Stories and perspectives from regulars who live the rink life
Adult night has become a huge part of roller skating culture, and it’s always interesting to hear directly from the skaters who make it special.
If you're a rink owner, skater, DJ, or part of the roller skating community, this episode gives you a real look into the people and energy that make adult skate nights so unique.
🎧 New podcast episodes every Saturday morning!
🌐 Links
Website:
https://tarryhall.com
Online Pro Shop:
https://tarryhallproshop.com
Podcast available on all major platforms.
👍 If you enjoy the podcast
• Like the video
• Subscribe for weekly episodes
• Share with your skate friends
Lace up and roll with us! 🛼

Podcast Episode 17 Anatomy of a Quad Skate 🛼 | Parts, Performance & Pro Shop Picks | Tarry Hall Roller Rink
Welcome back to the Tarry Hall Roller Rink Podcast!
In Episode 17, we continue our Anatomy of a Skate series by breaking down quad skates—the classic 4-wheel setup that built the roller rink industry.
In this episode, I cover:
🛼 The full anatomy of a quad skate
🛼 Boots, plates, trucks, cushions, wheels & bearings
🛼 The differences between beginner, artistic, rhythm & speed setups
🛼 Performance factors that most skaters overlook
🛼 What we carry in our pro shop and why
Whether you're a rink owner, skate tech, competitive skater, or just getting started, understanding skate components helps you make better buying decisions and skate smarter.
If you're looking for new skates or upgrades, check out our pro shop:
👉 TarryHallProShop.com
🌐 Learn more about the rink:
TarryHall.com
🎙 New podcast episodes drop every Saturday morning!
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Lace up and roll with us!
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Welcome back to the Tarry Hall Roller Rink Podcast!
In Episode 16, we continue the Anatomy of a Skate series—this time diving into rollerblades (inline skates). I break down the differences between rental rollerblades used in the rink and high-quality inline skates available in our pro shop, explaining what makes each one unique and who they’re designed for.
If you’ve ever wondered:
• Why rental rollerblades are built the way they are
• What to look for when upgrading to your own inline skates
• How rink rental skates compare to pro-level rollerblades
• What features actually matter for comfort, durability, and performance
…this episode is for you.
Whether you’re a rink owner, skate tech, inline skater, or someone thinking about buying your first pair, this behind-the-scenes look will help you make smarter decisions on 8 wheels.
🛼 Shop our inline skates:
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👉 https://tarryhall.com
🎙️ New podcast episodes drop every Saturday morning on YouTube and all major podcast platforms.
Lace up and roll with us.
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Episode 15 – Anatomy of a Speed Skate | Custom Carbon Boots with Dave Simmons
Welcome back to the Tarry Hall Roller Rink Podcast! 🛼 In Episode 15, we take a deep dive into the anatomy of a speed skate—from the inside out.
This episode takes us on the road to Florida, where I sit down with custom carbon speed skate boot maker Dave Simmons to break down exactly what goes into building a high-performance custom speed skate.
We cover:
* The step-by-step process of building a custom speed skate
* How the molding process works
* Why carbon fiber matters
* The role of leather in modern speed boots
* The difference between stock vs. custom skates
* How Dave got started and how long he’s been building boots
* Advice for new speed skaters
* And the most fun (and rewarding) part of making custom skates
Whether you’re a competitive speed skater, just getting into racing, or curious about what separates a custom boot from something off the shelf, this episode pulls back the curtain on one of the most important pieces of speed skating equipment.
If you’re a rink owner, skate tech, coach, or lifelong skater, this one’s for you.
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🔗 Learn more:
* https://tarryhall.com
* https://tarryhallproshop.com
Lace up and roll with us.

🎧 Episode 14: What Nobody Sees | Tarry Hall Roller Rink Podcast
Everyone sees the lights, the music, and a packed Friday night—but what they don’t see is the work that makes it all possible.
In this episode of the Tarry Hall Roller Rink Podcast, I’m not in the DJ booth or the pro shop—I’m in a plow truck. Because if the parking lot isn’t clear, the rink doesn’t open.
We dive into the unglamorous but critical side of rink ownership, starting with snow removal and why something so simple directly impacts guest safety, staff safety, attendance, liability, and insurance. If people can’t get in safely, nothing else matters.
I also break down why I decided to buy an old plow truck instead of outsourcing—covering cost control, reliability, timing, and what it really means to be on call as a rink owner when the weather doesn’t care about your schedule.
From snow removal to trash, maintenance, repairs, and prep work, this episode is about the invisible work nobody posts on Instagram. People see a packed Friday night—they don’t see Tuesday morning in 10-degree weather.
Most importantly, this episode is about pride, responsibility, and community. Taking care of the building means taking care of the skaters, parents, staff, and leagues that call Tarry Hall home. A roller rink isn’t just a business—it’s a community space.
If you’re a rink owner, small business owner, or just curious what happens behind the scenes, this episode pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to keep the doors open.
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Friday night at a roller rink is where everything comes together—and in this episode, I’m taking you along for the entire ride.
From the moment I leave the house to the start of the session, you’ll see what a real Friday night looks like at Tarry Hall Roller Rink. We go behind the scenes with speed skating practice before session, I interview a long-time regular and a couple of our employees, and I share what it’s like stepping back onto speed skates for the first time in a year after my knee injury.
This episode is raw, real, and full of rink energy—showing the people, the preparation, and the passion that make Friday nights special.
Whether you’re a rink owner, speed skater, staff member, or lifelong skater, this episode gives you an inside look at what it really takes to make the magic happen on wheels.
Lace up and roll with us.

Episode 12 of the Tarry Hall Roller Rink Podcast — Inside the Snack Bar: How We Keep Skaters Fed 🍟🥤
Everybody sees the snack bar… but very few understand how it actually works.
In this episode, host BJ takes you behind the counter at Tarry Hall Roller Rink to break down how a roller rink snack bar really operates. From layout and equipment to food ordering, candy strategy, and handling busy sessions, this episode dives into one of the most important — and overlooked — parts of rink operations.
Whether you’re a roller rink owner, operator, skate tech, DJ, or lifelong skater, this episode pulls back the curtain on the real-world decisions that keep a rink running and skating affordable.
In this episode, we cover:
Why the snack bar is essential to rink survival
How food sales help keep skating affordable
Snack bar layout and workflow
Equipment we rely on behind the counter
Food ordering and inventory control
Managing busy sessions and adult nights
Practical decisions that keep everything moving
🎙 New episodes every Saturday morning
🔗 Learn more about the rink:
https://TarryHall.com
🛼 Shop skate gear & pro shop items:
https://TarryHallProShop.com
👇 Listener question:
What’s your favorite roller rink snack?

Adult Night is more than just skating—it’s community, therapy, and a reason to keep rolling.
In Episode 11 of the Tarry Hall Roller Rink Podcast, I recorded live during our Thursday Night Adult Skate and sat down with three regular skaters who come out week after week. Each of them shared their personal skating journey and what keeps bringing them back to Adult Night at Tarry Hall.
In this episode, we talk about:
How long they’ve been skating and what brings them back every week
How roller skating has affected them mentally, physically, and emotionally
Advice for adults who are brand new or just getting into skating
If you’re an adult skater, thinking about getting back on skates, or curious about the adult skate community, this episode gives a real inside look at what Adult Night is all about.
🎧 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share the podcast—and we’ll see you at the rink.