Simon Lyddiard: OG Energy (Ep. 267).

Simon Lyddiard: OG Energy (Ep. 267).

Author: Shan October 25, 2025 Duration: 1:21:48

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Simon Lyydiard is Newcastle street royalty. For decades he pushed boundaries, built spots, broke himself, and left a legacy that’s still rolling. In this week's episode, Simon talks Newy’s golden years, fixing cars, fixing motorbikes, riding for Foundation, riding for Amnesia, designing board graphics, and the story behind the legendary Leap of Lyydiard

Co-hosted by longtime mate of Simon's, Jim Turvey.

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Shan

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