Interviews

Aaron Vaughn: Minus Skate Shop Carmel

June 29, 2024 | Blog

"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."

Zered Bassett

May 28, 2024 | Interviews

"I needed skateboarding to make me happy again."

James Rewolinski of Labor Skate Shop

February 2, 2024 | Blog

"I always wanted to have a shop that you could walk into, and you would know, without a doubt, this is a skate shop."

THE BUNT

May 20, 2023 | Blog

"Maybe a different name cause we clearly ain’t bunting."

GangCorp: Naquan Rollings

April 21, 2023 | Blog

"I dropped outta college to be able to film everyday."

JIMMY GORECKI

March 27, 2023 | Blog

The pant God breaks down the state of the pant game.

GANGCORP: DURON SIMONS

February 17, 2023 | Blog

A full length on an iPhone.

BRONZE 56K: PETER SIDLAUSKAS

December 10, 2016 | Interviews

"A fake company that seemed real because of the internet."

THRASHER MAGAZINE: MIKE GILBERT

November 15, 2016 | Interviews

From growing up skateboarding alone in Alaska to running skateboarding's most important website, this is the story of Mike Gilbert.

Flippin Goods Distribution: Marty Engren

October 14, 2016 | Interviews

Marty Engren of Flippin Goods discusses the inner workings of his international skateboard distribution and the global skateboard industry.

Charles Lamb

August 29, 2016 | Interviews

"I’ve never been paid for skateboarding."

Kelly Hart

July 30, 2016 | Interviews

"One post can change everything."

Thrasher Magazine: Eben Sterling

June 1, 2016 | Interviews

"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."

NYskateboarding.com: Rick Sulz

May 18, 2016 | Interviews

"The true payoff is the experiences and the friends you make along the way."

ROBERT LIM

May 2, 2016 | Interviews

"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."

Humidity Skate Shop: Philly Santosuosso

April 18, 2016 | Interviews

"There is hope for skateboarding."

JOSH STEWART

April 3, 2016 | Interviews

It would be hard to exaggerate the impact that Josh Stewart has had on the skateboard community.

Ed Selego

March 13, 2016 | Interviews

MIA Skate Shop co-owner and former pro, Ed Selego gives an in-depth and impassioned critique of the skateboard industry.

Converse CONS: Lee Berman

December 29, 2015 | Interviews

"This is a dream job, but it’s certainly not for everyone."

Transworld: Blair Alley

December 16, 2015 | Interviews

TransWorld Skateboarding Online and Contributing Editor, Blair Alley talks the current state of skateboard media and the most insane ad they've ever run.

"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."

DGK: Brad Rosado

November 15, 2015 | Interviews

Grinding, hustling, staying loyal through tough times; this is the story of DGK Team Manager and Videographer, Brad Rosado.

Jimmy “Sweatpants” Gorecki

November 3, 2015 | Interviews

Marketing Director, Street League judge and founder of his own brand, Jimmy Gorecki handles it all in comfort.

Dime: Phil Lavoie

October 20, 2015 | Interviews

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.

Jeremy “Grandpa” Weiland

October 12, 2015 | Interviews

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.

Torey Goodall

September 21, 2015 | Interviews

"The realization of pipe dreams from the pub."

Paul Rodriguez Interview, Part 5

September 15, 2015 | Interviews

In the final part of our interview with Paul, he speaks on Bruce Lee, Jay Z, Lebron and inspiration.

Paul Rodriguez Interview, Part 4

September 10, 2015 | Interviews

Paul speaks on the current state of skateboard media, sponsorship and Primitive being featured in Vogue.

The Paul Rodriguez Interview, Part 3

September 8, 2015 | Interviews

Paul describes starting his first board company called Mirage, and why he started Primitive Skateboards years later.

The Paul Rodriguez Interview, Part 2

September 3, 2015 | Interviews

Paul continues his discussion on success, passion and gives advice on how to get a job in the skateboard industry.

The Paul Rodriguez Interview, Part 1

August 31, 2015 | Interviews

Paul talks childhood dreams, success and the importance of gratitude.

Studio Skateboards: Jai Ball

August 11, 2015 | Interviews

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.

Transworld: Mackenzie Eisenhour

August 3, 2015 | Interviews

Mackenzie Eisenhour has interviewed a who's who of skateboarding for the past 15 years. This is an interview with the interviewer.

Transworld: Mike Fitzgerald

July 27, 2015 | Interviews

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.

Photographer: Sean Cronan

July 22, 2015 | Interviews

Sean Cronan has made a living photographing skateboarding for 20 years. He breaks down how to last in this interview.

Videographer: Spanish Mike

July 15, 2015 | Interviews

From bagging groceries in Long Island, NY, to filming his favorite pros in California, Spanish Mike's story is a skateboard industry fairytale.

Paterson League: German Nieves

July 8, 2015 | Interviews

Gangster pushes, tennis racquets on skateboards and sleepless nights. German tells the story of launching his brand, Paterson League.

ELI REED

June 30, 2015 | Interviews

"Patience and persistence are key."

Labor Skate Shop: James Rewolinski

June 23, 2015 | Interviews

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.

Huf Photographer: Brian Kelley

June 17, 2015 | Interviews

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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