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My First Day Podcast: How Frank Nasworthy Paved The Way For Smoother Skateboarding

Frank Nasworthy is pictured in this photo taken in January, 2020.
Jerry Sherk
Frank Nasworthy is pictured in this photo taken in January, 2020.
Frank Nasworthy came for surfing, but revolutionized skateboarding along the way. About the show: My First Day is a KPBS Explore series that explores these important days through people who came to San Diego from elsewhere, and now call it home. About the producer: Andrew Bracken is a documentary mediamaker working with audio, video, and interactive media. He is the creator, producer, and host of the KPBS podcast My First Day. Follow the show: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myfirstdaystories/ Contact: myfirstdaystories@gmail.com

Frank Nasworthy arrived at Swami’s in Encinitas with a love of surfing and not much else.

In a new episode of KPBS Explore podcast "My First Day," Frank Nasworthy talks to host Andrew Bracken about how he came here for surfing, and helped revolutionize skateboarding along the way with his company Cadillac Wheels.