#315 - Steve Van Doren | The Nine Club With Chris Roberts

This podcast episode delves into the rich history of Vans, a popular shoe company known for its connection to skateboarding and youth subcultures. Listeners will learn about the origins of iconic Vans shoes, the evolution of the brand's name and logo, and the key events and individuals that have shaped its success, including the impact of the movie "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" and the Vans Warped Tour.

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#315 - Steve Van Doren

The Nine Club With Chris Roberts

The History of Vans: From Numbers to Names

The Birth of Vans: From a Factory to a Retail Empire

The Evolution of Vans: From Authentic to Skate Shoe

Vans' Early Days: From Pigeon Hunting to Retail Empire

Vans' Rise to Fame: Fast Times at Ridgemont High and Checkerboard Shoes

Vans' Chapter 11 Bankruptcy: Integrity, Resilience, and the Return to Roots

Steve Van Doren: From the Factory Floor to the Barbecue Grill, a Hands-On Approach to Business

Vans Warped Tour: A Collaboration that Transformed Skateboarding and Music

Vans Warped Tour: A 25-Year Legacy of Punk, Food Fights, and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction

The Rise and Fall of Vans' Skate Park Empire: From the Block to the Combi Pool

Vans' Legacy: From Humble Beginnings to Global Impact

Steve Van Doren's Journey from Resignation to Revolutionizing Vans Events

Combi Contest: A Global Skateboarding Event

Skateboarding's Unique Perspective: From Cityscapes to Inclusivity

The Evolution of the Half Cab: Steve Caballero's Innovation

Vans' Return to Classics: The Role of Jeff Rolley and the Staples Center Statue

Vans' Legacy: From Numbers to Corporate Giant to Cultural Icon

From Metallica to Michael Lorenzen: Vans' Unforgettable Encounters

Rowan's Baseball Stadium Shoe Launch Event: A Grand Celebration

Behind the Scenes: Vans' Global Adventures and Culinary Delights

The Birth of the Waffle Sole: A Story of Innovation and Engineering

Luis's Act of Compassion: The Gib Shit Award

The Power of Giving: From LA County Fair to Vans Warped Tour

From Rain Disasters to Hall of Fame Honors: The Many Hats of Steve Caballero

A Unique Wedding Ceremony on a Pontoon in the Lake

Randy's Book "Authentic" and the X Games Guerrilla Marketing

Steve's Feud with Nike and the Vans Warped Tour

#315 - Steve Van Doren

The Nine Club With Chris Roberts

00:00The History of Vans: From Numbers to Names

The History of Vans: From Numbers to Names

07:39The Birth of Vans: From a Factory to a Retail Empire

The Birth of Vans: From a Factory to a Retail Empire

13:14The Evolution of Vans: From Authentic to Skate Shoe

The Evolution of Vans: From Authentic to Skate Shoe

22:49Vans' Early Days: From Pigeon Hunting to Retail Empire

Vans' Early Days: From Pigeon Hunting to Retail Empire

30:03Vans' Rise to Fame: Fast Times at Ridgemont High and Checkerboard Shoes

Vans' Rise to Fame: Fast Times at Ridgemont High and Checkerboard Shoes

36:25Vans' Chapter 11 Bankruptcy: Integrity, Resilience, and the Return to Roots

Vans' Chapter 11 Bankruptcy: Integrity, Resilience, and the Return to Roots

43:35Steve Van Doren: From the Factory Floor to the Barbecue Grill, a Hands-On Approach to Business

Steve Van Doren: From the Factory Floor to the Barbecue Grill, a Hands-On Approach to Business

50:26Vans Warped Tour: A Collaboration that Transformed Skateboarding and Music

Vans Warped Tour: A Collaboration that Transformed Skateboarding and Music

56:31Vans Warped Tour: A 25-Year Legacy of Punk, Food Fights, and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction

Vans Warped Tour: A 25-Year Legacy of Punk, Food Fights, and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction

1:02:36The Rise and Fall of Vans' Skate Park Empire: From the Block to the Combi Pool

The Rise and Fall of Vans' Skate Park Empire: From the Block to the Combi Pool

1:08:37Vans' Legacy: From Humble Beginnings to Global Impact

Vans' Legacy: From Humble Beginnings to Global Impact

1:14:39Steve Van Doren's Journey from Resignation to Revolutionizing Vans Events

Steve Van Doren's Journey from Resignation to Revolutionizing Vans Events

1:20:16Combi Contest: A Global Skateboarding Event

Combi Contest: A Global Skateboarding Event

1:26:12Skateboarding's Unique Perspective: From Cityscapes to Inclusivity

Skateboarding's Unique Perspective: From Cityscapes to Inclusivity

1:32:30The Evolution of the Half Cab: Steve Caballero's Innovation

The Evolution of the Half Cab: Steve Caballero's Innovation

1:38:58Vans' Return to Classics: The Role of Jeff Rolley and the Staples Center Statue

Vans' Return to Classics: The Role of Jeff Rolley and the Staples Center Statue

1:44:18Vans' Legacy: From Numbers to Corporate Giant to Cultural Icon

Vans' Legacy: From Numbers to Corporate Giant to Cultural Icon

1:51:42From Metallica to Michael Lorenzen: Vans' Unforgettable Encounters

From Metallica to Michael Lorenzen: Vans' Unforgettable Encounters

1:58:42Rowan's Baseball Stadium Shoe Launch Event: A Grand Celebration

Rowan's Baseball Stadium Shoe Launch Event: A Grand Celebration

2:07:14Behind the Scenes: Vans' Global Adventures and Culinary Delights

Behind the Scenes: Vans' Global Adventures and Culinary Delights

2:13:20The Birth of the Waffle Sole: A Story of Innovation and Engineering

The Birth of the Waffle Sole: A Story of Innovation and Engineering

2:19:22Luis's Act of Compassion: The Gib Shit Award

Luis's Act of Compassion: The Gib Shit Award

2:25:26The Power of Giving: From LA County Fair to Vans Warped Tour

The Power of Giving: From LA County Fair to Vans Warped Tour

2:31:47From Rain Disasters to Hall of Fame Honors: The Many Hats of Steve Caballero

From Rain Disasters to Hall of Fame Honors: The Many Hats of Steve Caballero

2:40:24A Unique Wedding Ceremony on a Pontoon in the Lake

A Unique Wedding Ceremony on a Pontoon in the Lake

2:47:30Randy's Book "Authentic" and the X Games Guerrilla Marketing

Randy's Book "Authentic" and the X Games Guerrilla Marketing

2:53:29Steve's Feud with Nike and the Vans Warped Tour

Steve's Feud with Nike and the Vans Warped Tour