Steve Van Doren discusses his dad working for another shoe brand prior to starting Vans, starting to work at Vans when he was 12 years old, where the Vans side stripe came from, working with Tony Alva and other skaters to develop the first Vans skate shoe, Vans appearance in the movie Fast Times At Ridgemont High, the Vans Warped Tour, having to file a chapter 11 in 1984 then selling the company in 1988, Rowley’s Staple Center statue, VF Corp coming into the picture in 2004, The origins of the waffle sole and much more!
Atiba on Photography, Tiger Woods, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Kobe & More | XG Grind & Unwind Epi. 22
You all know Atiba from his skate photos. But the man has shot with some of the most elite athletes and artists on the planet as well, tap in and learn more about the man behind the lens.
Nakel Smith on Odd Future, Leaving FA Skateboards, Nollie Hardflips & More | XG Grind & Unwind Ep 21
We’ve been waiting for this episode. Nakel kicks it with Gary Rogers for this weeks Grind & Unwind.
Crailtap’s Mini Top 5 with Greg DeHart
Greg’s no stranger to foreign markets. Here’s his top 5 picks from the day exploring the Chatuchak Market in Thailand.
Kader Sylla talks Violet Skateboards, Supreme, Adidas, Video Games & More | XG Grind & Unwind Epi 20
Everyone loves Kader’s skating. Learn more about the man behind it in this episode of Grind and Unwind. Kader talks about Reynolds hitting him up in 7th grade, first sponsors, dime glory challenge, going pro and a whole lot else. Strap in.
Kevin Bradley Talks Supreme, Moving To Hawaii, Nike SB & More | XG Grind & Unwind Epi. 19
KB lands himself in the booth this week for X Games Grind and Unwind. Sit back and enjoy as Kevin talks, Heath Kirchart calling his mom, Supreme and FA, Nike SB, having too much free time & more
Yoshando breaks down a Skater’s Mindset, Jamie Foy, New York & More | XG Grind & Unwind Epi. 18
Yoshando sits down with Gary Rogers for this episode of Grind & Unwind.
Xavier Lopez talks Rapping, Skating Air Forces, Tight Pants & More | XG Grind & Unwind Epi. 17
Gary Rogers sits down with Xavier Lopez in this episode of Grind & Unwind!
Mindfield, Jake Johnson and Music with Animal Collective – JENKEM
There’s no denying Animal Collective deserves a seat at the table when talking about music-skate video pairings, so when Jenkem heard about their latest album “Isn’t It Now?” they used the opportunity to hit them up and talk skateboarding.
Primitive AM Video, Blake Carpenter, | Nine Club Live #41
Chris Roberts and the Nine Club talk Primitive AM Video, Blake Carpenter and more Live!
Ron Allen | The Nine Club – Episode 314
Ron Allen discusses getting his first skateboard in 1974, his first sponsor Gullwing Trucks, skating in his first contest, getting on Vision Street Wear, how much his first pro check was for, leaving Vision for H-Street & filming the “Shackle Me Not” video, starting Life Skateboards with Mike Ternasky, Sean Sheffey in the Life video “A Soldier’s Story”, starting Fun Skateboards, his Krooked guest board & video part, being “babysat” by Stacy Peralta and much more!
Creating: Van Eggers – iDabble VM
iDabble’s segment “Creating” with Van Eggers from issue 19! Watch on to learn more about his early inspirations for art & skateboarding, joining the two together, and what keeps him going today! We also get to see his first video part!