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The Southern California That Shaped Lizzie Armanto – VICE

In the second episode of Locals, Ben McQueen heads to Southern California with Lizzie Armanto to explore the places that shaped her life on and off the board. From North County San Diego to Los Angeles, Lizzie shares some of her favorite food spots, neighborhoods, art, and skate spots.

From her backyard vert ramp to the spiciest sandwich at Tony Hawk’s Chick & Hawk, Locals is less about where to skate and more about the people, places, and culture that make Southern California feel like home. It’s a chance to see Southern California through the eyes of one of skateboarding’s most influential and respected voices.

VICE – In Between Magic and Reality: The Jon Miner Story | Let It Kill You

If you were a skateboarder in the early 2000s, chances are you grew up on Jon Miner’s work. The visionary behind iconic projects like This is Skateboarding, Kids in Emerica, Stay Gold, and more, Miner helped define a generation of skate videos. Skaters couldn’t get enough of his signature look and feel — raw, stylish, unforgettable.

To kick off Season 2 of Let It Kill You, series creator Ben McQueen heads to Santa Rosa to dive into Jon’s personal life, tracing his journey through stories, memories, and candid moments. Jon gets real — personal, vulnerable, and unfiltered — opening up about skateboarding, life, and what it takes to be one of the best skateboarders to ever step behind the camera.

From Andrew Reynolds to Heath Kirchart, hear from the legends themselves as they reflect on what made working with Jon so special.