On this episode of Epicly Later’d we meet up with Atiba Jefferson. We learn what sets him apart from the rest, what keeps him going, and the journey that led him to become one of skateboarding’s most influential photographers.
The Rise And Fall Of Ali Boulala’s Skateboarding Career
VICE profiles a skater from Sweden who achieved pro circuit fame as a teen. But his on-going addiction to drugs and alcohol ultimately ended his career and the life of a friend.
From Homeless to Pro-Skater | Chad Muska | Epicly Later’d
Chad Muska’s evolution from homeless teenager to one of the most-hyped skateboarders of all time led him through Hollywood, high fashion, and the international art scene.
Spike Jonze: Jackass, Academy Awards & Music Videos | Epicly Later’d
Influential filmmaker, Spike Jonze, looks back on his career and discusses how skateboarding influenced his work from groundbreaking music videos to Jackass to an Academy Award.
Ali Boulala Opens Up About Life After Skateboarding – Epicly Later’d (Part 4/4)
This was before the drunk driving accident that killed Australian pro Shane Cross and put Ali into a coma. From the perspective of a Vice-made ‘Sk8 TV’ show, it was all way too dark and depressing to cover, so I never even considered it. We were doing episodes about Dustin Dollin shopping for pants at the time. Fast forward to a year or so ago, I posted a photo on my Instagram of Stevie Williams, where Stevie said ‘I want to do an episode your show, but I don’t want any of that depressing bullshit…’ and in the comments, Ali Boulala wrote, ‘I’ll do an episode, but i’m sure it will be all depressing.’ I contacted him to see if he was serious, and was soon on a plane to Stockholm to visit him. He hasn’t done too many interviews since the accident so I wasn’t sure what I would find. But staying with Ali for a week was nice, most of the trip was full of laughs and good food. You can see that he has not shut the door on the past. There is a picture of Shane Cross on his living room wall, and it always hangs in the air. But he is moving towards putting his life back together, and I’m proud of him for that. This is a heavy episode, and I want to thank Ali for his honesty. – Vice.
EPICLY LATER’D KEITH HUFNAGEL PART 2
In part two of Keith Hufnagel’s Epicly Later’d he goes back to his skateboarding days when he rode for Real Skateboards and eventually was offered a pro shoe on DVS. To watch part one click HERE.
Epicly Later’d – Ed Templeton Part 4
Ed Templeton talks about how skateboarding was in the 90’s and what inspired him to start up Toy Machine Skateboards. Watch the other parts HERE.
Epicly Later’d – Sean Malto
Part One of Vice’s Epicly Later’d with Sean Malto goes into his Kansas City routes with Escapist Skateshop as a glimpse into the world of Sean Matlo.