La verdad detrás del Rey del After (Con Oscar Villaruel)

Oscar Villaruel, known worldwide as “The King of the After,” breaks his silence and shares for the first time the truth behind his downfall, his recovery process, his struggle with addiction, and the role of skateboarding in his personal transformation. This is, without a doubt, his most honest, raw, and profound interview: a real journey through Mexican skate culture, the partying, the rebellion, the discipline, and the rebirth on the board. In this episode of Tales from the Griptape, we reveal the complete story behind the viral figure who marked an entire generation. We explore the Mexican skate scene, the influence of skateboarding on personal identity, the impact of alcohol on family life, the importance of seeking help, and how skateboarding can become a tool for purpose, focus, community, and healing. This episode is essential to understanding how skateboarding is evolving in Latin America and why stories like Oscar Villaruel's can inspire, prevent tragedies, and literally change lives. 🔥 We talk about: 🛹 His beginnings skating, the skate scene in Morelia, and the videos that shaped him 🔥 How he went from rebellion and partying to extremes 💔 The exact moment he hit rock bottom 💪 His path to sobriety, therapy, and personal rebuilding 👊 The importance of breaking generational cycles 🏆 His new relationship with his children and his return to skateboarding 💥 Exclusive video breaks from Kevin "Spanky" Long of Baker, never-before-seen anecdotes, and a deep reflection on the culture of excess in skateboarding 📺 Tales from the Griptape New episodes Sundays at 8 PM Live broadcast every Monday at 2 PM on @LaBestiaRadio EPISODE PRESENTED BY @Skullcandy ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:30 Stories 00:41 Welcome 00:51 Skateboarding Archetypes 02:17 Getting Started in Skateboarding 29:01 Video Part 32:16 Comments 38:04 Story from the Sidelines 50:43 Goodbye