‘College Football 26’ and the Return of ‘Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater,’ Plus Tony Hawk Himself!

Ben Lindbergh and Van Lathan huddle up to discuss EA Sports College Football 26, the sequel to last year’s bestselling comeback for the College Football franchise, focusing on the depths of Van’s obsession, the series’ transition to an annual release schedule, and whether college basketball games will be the next to return. Then, Ben, Van, and Devon Renaldo discuss Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4, the best THPS games, and gaming as a gateway to skating (32:50). Finally, Ben catches some air with the titular Tony Hawk, the skating/gaming legend, who weighs in on his THPS history and the future of the franchise (62:03).

Host: Ben Lindbergh
Guests: Tony Hawk and Van Lathan
Producer: Devon Renaldo
Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Olivia Crerie