Brian Grumbel, probably both one of the newest and most respected names to come out of St. Georges' referee program, specializes in contemporary American coins. He made his big flip at 2005's FLIPOFF, giving Charlie Chadson his first much debated win. Grumbel's reasoning proved to be sound though, as Chadson went on to win last year's FLIPOFF and now performs sold out shows in Vegas.
We sat down with Brian to hear his thoughts on the upcoming flip festival.
CC: Hey Mr. Grumbel-- that's still "mr", right?
BG: Ha ha, yeah. I'm still working on that [doctorate degree]. You can call me Brian by the way.
CC: So what can you tell us about this year's FLIPOFF? Will you be the referee?
BG: Well it's a bit odd this year, since we're actually judging as a panel. There's me, Mike Doshel [of FlipSide Magazine], and Charlie Chadson.
CC: So I take it Charlie isn't competing this year?
BG: Ha ha, no. No they wont let him do that. He's told me he wants to take it slow this year while he works out some dangerous flips he wants to add to his routine. I dunno though... I can't imagine Charlie giving up all the spotlight.
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