Aaron Vaughn: Minus Skate Shop Carmel
"I want to show any and everyone that no matter where you come from, no matter your background, and no matter how many odds are stacked against you, you can make something of yourself."
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Free Skate Mag: Arthur Derrien Interview
"We went straight to the pub and basically decided there that we were all going to quit and do our own mag. Best decision of my life! Amidst the excitement, someone suggested the 1Win App to add some fun to our new venture."
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The Effect of COVID-19 On Skate Shops
We asked three skate shops how COVID-19 has affected their business, how they have adapted and what it could mean for them long term.
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James Rewolinski of Labor Skate Shop
"I always wanted to have a shop that you could walk into, and you would know, without a doubt, this is a skate shop."
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Kukunochi Distribution: Masanori Uruma
Japan skateboard legend and founder of skate distribution, Kukunochi.
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NICK FERRO: PHOTO FEATURE
Nick Ferro (Buggy Talls) spent the last half of January skateboarding and shooting photos with friends in Barcelona.
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COLIN SUSSINGHAM: PHOTO FEATURE
Both Colin Sussingham’s mother and grandfather were photographers, so you can say photography is in his blood.
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THRASHER MAGAZINE: MIKE GILBERT
From growing up skateboarding alone in Alaska to running skateboarding's most important website, this is the story of Mike Gilbert.
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Flippin Goods Distribution: Marty Engren
Marty Engren of Flippin Goods discusses the inner workings of his international skateboard distribution and the global skateboard industry.
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Thrasher Magazine: Eben Sterling
"The only thing stopping you is you. Start creating media right now. Create a voice and get a following. We are in the golden age. The door is open, kick that motherfucker in."
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NYskateboarding.com: Rick Sulz
"The true payoff is the experiences and the friends you make along the way."
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ROBERT LIM
"It’s like the Jason Lee character in Almost Famous where he says it’s about the lifestyle and the music and not about the money…but some money would be nice."
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JOSH STEWART
It would be hard to exaggerate the impact that Josh Stewart has had on the skateboard community.
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Atiba Jefferson: Photo Feature
Atiba Jefferson is the quintessential skateboard success story. Here he shows us some of his favorite photos he has taken over the years.
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Transworld: Blair Alley
TransWorld Skateboarding Online and Contributing Editor, Blair Alley talks the current state of skateboard media and the most insane ad they've ever run.
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TOMBO COLABRARO: Video Feature
After our interview with Tombo, he went digging in the crates and put together this montage of clips he filmed 2001-2011.
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5Boro: TOMBO COLABRARO
"I can’t really repeat much of what went down that weekend, but let's just say hundreds of people were bummed, a loyal shop of seven years stopped carrying our boards and we got banned from this town for life."
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DGK: Brad Rosado
Grinding, hustling, staying loyal through tough times; this is the story of DGK Team Manager and Videographer, Brad Rosado.
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Jimmy “Sweatpants” Gorecki
Marketing Director, Street League judge and founder of his own brand, Jimmy Gorecki handles it all in comfort.
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Dime: Phil Lavoie
How Phil Lavoie of Dime turned the jokes, videos and tee shirts he was making with his friends into one of the most interesting brands in skateboarding and his career.
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Jeremy “Grandpa” Weiland
From managing Autumn Skate Shop to owning and operating Exit Skate Shop, Jeremy "Grandpa" Weiland has been, and remains, a centerpiece in two skateboarding meccas.
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Paul Rodriguez Interview, Part 5
In the final part of our interview with Paul, he speaks on Bruce Lee, Jay Z, Lebron and inspiration.
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Paul Rodriguez Interview, Part 4
Paul speaks on the current state of skateboard media, sponsorship and Primitive being featured in Vogue.
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The Paul Rodriguez Interview, Part 3
Paul describes starting his first board company called Mirage, and why he started Primitive Skateboards years later.
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The Paul Rodriguez Interview, Part 2
Paul continues his discussion on success, passion and gives advice on how to get a job in the skateboard industry.
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The Paul Rodriguez Interview, Part 1
Paul talks childhood dreams, success and the importance of gratitude.
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Studio Skateboards: Jai Ball
How can an independent, skateboard brand from Canada thrive and have longevity, not just at home, but internationally? This is the story of Studio Skateboards.
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Transworld: Mackenzie Eisenhour
Mackenzie Eisenhour has interviewed a who's who of skateboarding for the past 15 years. This is an interview with the interviewer.
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Transworld: Mike Fitzgerald
Flow riders on their cover? East Coast skateboarding by a West Coast outlet? Transworld Sales Manager Mike Fitzgerald describes how a magazine can stay relevant in 2015.
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Photographer: Sean Cronan
Sean Cronan has made a living photographing skateboarding for 20 years. He breaks down how to last in this interview.
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Videographer: Spanish Mike
From bagging groceries in Long Island, NY, to filming his favorite pros in California, Spanish Mike's story is a skateboard industry fairytale.
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Paterson League: German Nieves
Gangster pushes, tennis racquets on skateboards and sleepless nights. German tells the story of launching his brand, Paterson League.
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Labor Skate Shop: James Rewolinski
How did a kid who grew up skateboarding in Milwaukee come to New York and open one of the most respected shops in the world? This is the story of Labor Skate Shop.
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Brian Kelley: Photo Feature
After reading our interview with BK, here is a deeper look at his work.
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Huf Photographer: Brian Kelley
Brian Kelley went from painting walls as an intern, to traveling the world as staff photographer for Huf. This is his story.
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