World Skate caught up with Leticia in Rome to talk about her new role as Chair of the World Skate Skateboarding Technical Commission. She shared what it’s like to be at the contest not as a competitor, but from the other side of the lens; along with the evolution of skateboarding over the past 20 -22 years since she first stepped on a board, the incredible progression of women’s skateboarding, and much more.
Switching Focus: Manny Santiago getting into the mix at the WST World Cup Rome 2025 Street
Hypeman Manny Santiago joins a practice heat during the WST World Cup Rome 2025 Street and brings in his vibes vlogging with a vintage camera.
Featuring Dashawn Jordan, Gustavo Ribeiro, Giovanni Vianna, Angelo Caro, Tyson Bowerbank, Kelvin Hoefler, Jake Ilardi, Greg Rodriguez, Tommy Finn & Micky Papa.
The History of Skatepark of Tampa—Short Documentary | Core
Ready to learn about the origins of the emblematic Skatepark of Tampa, aka SPoT!? It all started in response to Paul Zitzer’s vert ramp being deconstructed in 1991 when Brian Schaefer sought out a warehouse to give it life again. The warehouse in Tampa, though, doubled as a temporary home in order to make their dream a reality. What has happened since will be forever etched into skateboard history.
The legacy of the Tampa Pro claims the longest running contest in skateboarding (BONUS nugget: the first prize purse was $1,000 sponsored by Airwalk) dating back to 1995. Fast forward 30+ years and SPoT has become the quintessential proving ground in skateboarding.
Today, Tampa Am and Tampa Pro are considered THE events that solidify a skater’s path to being a respected professional, and skateparkoftampa.com has become a cornerstone of the skateboard e-commerce space.
Tap in with Schaefer and Zitzer in this episode of CORE to relive the series of events that created SPOT, hear iconic stories, and get a glimpse into the world that created and continues to breathe life into the legendary Skatepark of Tampa.
The Nine Club: Jamie Foy’s “Big Phat Greek SOTY Trip”, Romel Torres, Gabriel Fortunato – 6/12/25
In episode #80 Chris Roberts and the Nine Club talk about Jamie Foy’s “Big Phat Greek SOTY Trip” Video, “Gimmie A Break!” A Baker Vid by Fel, Romel Torres Welcome to Converse CONS, Gabriel Fortunato for King Skateboards and much more!
Jimmy Wilkins First Skateboard, Influential Pros, and Fave VHS | Then/Now
From pushing around on a Pokémon complete from Target to skating Tony Hawk’s vert ramp nearly every day, Jimmy Wilkins’ skateboard journey has come a long way. In this Then/Now episode, he opens up about his first real setup, the chaotic music that defined his early skatepark days, and the unlikely Frank Sinatra and Biggie Smalls mashups he’s into now. He reflects on the VHS tapes he wore out and skate legends—Bob Burnquist, Chris Miller, and others—who shaped his journey. Hit play and hear it all from Jimmy.
Gustavo Ribeiro | The Nine Club #371
Gustavo Ribeiro discusses growing up in a small town in Portugal, his dad opening a skate shop, Shane O’neill being a big inspiration, staying at Micky Papa’s house with Yuto, winning Tampa Am, his SLS strategy, leaving Jart & getting on Thank You Skateboards, skating for Red Bull, his dream trick, his thoughts on the format of the Olympics and much more!
Mob First: Rolling Around Barcelona with Marek Zaprazny
Kick it with Marek as he takes you through is local Barcy spots in the latest MOB First.
A Look into Skateboarding’s Road Culture | Life in the Van – The Platfrm
Get in the van! Life In The Van is a series documenting the most quintessential part of life as a professional skateboarder. Since the beginning, skateboarders have been packing into vans and taking to the open road in search of new towns, new spots, and places to stack clips—not to mention drop in for demos and autograph signings to stoke out the local skateboarders along the way. Skate, eat, sleep, and repeat. Whether it’s for a few weeks or a few months, the bonds formed and the footage captured are what make these trips so special. So, what’s it really like?
“It’s like a family experience,” says Chris Roberts. “You start to hate these people.” Sean Malto, Braden Hoban and Greyson Fletcher explain the importance of a van’s seating chart, or hierarchy, while Tom Schaar, Georgia Martin and Lazer Crawford describe some of their first van memories. And Felipe Gustavo poetically sums up his van experiences as, “That’s where your heart is.” Hear from each of them and get a look into the behind-the-scenes, the falls, makes, and more —slide open the side door and experience Life In The Van.
9 Years Of The Nine Club, Erick Winkowski, Reese Barton – 6/5/25
In episode #79 we celebrate 9 years of The Nine Club, Erick Winkowski’s MACRODOSE part, Skate Trivia, IPATH welcomes Reese Barton, Budget Or Buttery, Tactics Acquired by New Lakai Owner and much more!
Lighter. Stronger. Locked In. MY INDYS with Julian Agliardi
All Indy Trucks are unique to each individual who puts them on a board, and nothing beats Grinding ’em Down to the axle.. Dig in with Julian Agliardi for this Installment of “My Indys,” as he talks about riding 139 Stage XI Hollows!
Matt Bennett | The Nine Club #370
Matt Bennett discusses how the Bennett Grind came to be, Billy Marks getting him on Toy Machine, why he has the key to the city of Madison Alabama, Toy Machine’s “Suffer The Joy”, Dekline Footwear, how hard was it managing a huge team like Vans, how he got the Monster team manager position, the best Bennett Grind he’s seen and much more!
Pro Skateboarders Mic’d Up at SLS Miami 2025
Professional skateboarder, Sean Malto taps in with the pros at practice ahead of the SLS Miami 2025 finals! Presented by Stake.