Jenkem welcomes back to another episode of their podcast “Okay, Last Try.” For the latest episode, they had the chance to meet the man who has his finger on the pulse of online skate gossip, Gifted Hater. You can usually find him poking fun at the Berrics, reviewing recent videos, or running through the most recent gossip in his segment “Hateline ABD.”
JENKEM – A Look at the Timeless Photography of Mike O’Meally l “Sydney (UN)SCENE”
There can be no serious discussion of Australian skate photography—or skate photography in general for that matter—without the name Mike O’Meally. For anyone that followed Australian skateboarding in the nineties, the little O’Meally credit next to a photo became synonymous with the cool, the avant-garde, and most importantly, the authentic. – James Turvey
PREMIERE: “Land” An Indie Vid Filmed in one of China’s Megacities – JENKEM
We’ve all seen a lot of skating in China throughout the years, but rarely do we see people from China doing the actual skating. This time around, JENKEM is excited to share an edit featuring a crew of Chinese skaters from Shanghai on their trip to Chongqing, one of the largest cities in the world. To put into perspective how big Chongqing is, the city is roughly the size of the entire country of Austria, with about three times the population.
JENKEM – Skating Around New York’s Financial District with Clive Dixon
This one is pretty straightforward – Enjoy an afternoon skating around NYC’s Financial District with Clive Dixon. To nobody’s surprise, Clive handled everything thrown at him and was down to skate spots very few New Yorkers ever touch.
JENKEM PREMIERE: Fidel Gonzales in “Tasteful”
You might remember Fidel from JENKEM’s article “Interview with a Skateboarding Stuntman,” and since then, he’s continued to slam for a living. His part in Abi Teixeira’s video “Tasteful” is a glimpse of talent and creative trickery that will keep you from scrolling IG for a couple of minutes.
JENKEM – Shop Talk at Labor Skateshop in NYC
JENKEM decided to spend the day outside of Labor Skateshop in Manhattan to hear what some of the local skaters and employees have to say about some (potentially) polarizing topics.
JENKEM – Building a spot in The Bronx w/ Jerry Mraz & HUF
Builder and Skater Jerry Mraz went up to The Bronx to touch up this spot you may have seen evolve over the years with some additional support from HUF. – JENKEM
JENKEM – The Earthers Ep.7 – Exploring Crust in Detroit with OJ Wheels
Detroit has given the world a lot of great things, like Motown, techno, and the modern assembly line. Its contributions to skating haven’t been quite as grandiose, but that doesn’t mean that there’s a lack of skate culture in Detroit. Jenkem sent the crew and some OJ Wheels guests to check it out for themselves. Lots of bondo and patience were necessary for this one, but if there’s one thing the Earthers are it’s resourceful. Featuring Ryan Townley, Mike Krok, Alex Foy, Kevin Braun, Pat Galloway, Jake Keenan and Adam Mueller.
JENKEM – Brandon Turner and Brandon Novak Skate Around NYC
Brandon Turner and Brandon Novak are two skaters who really have been through it all when it comes to drugs and alcohol. We’ve all seen them go in and out of recovery, and heard about various near-death experiences as a result of their usage.
Now, they are both living clean and have come together to create a support phone line that they hope skaters will feel comfortable using if they ever feel like they need help managing their mental health or drug use.
JENKEM spent a day with them during National Recovery Month as they skated around the city and offered their energy and guidance to anyone who felt they needed it.
If you ever find yourself in a position where you feel like you have nobody to talk to, just remember they’re now available to you and help is only a call away: (858) 249-9033en>
JENKEM – Visiting the Hongo Brother’s New Skate House in Japan
Meet Masaki and Shintaro Hongo, two Japanese brothers that are making a name for themselves globally. Video by Rob Taro.
JENKEM – The Best of Copenhagen Open 2021
If you were like us and weren’t at the annual Copenhagen skate contest this year, you were probably dying to know what went down. Jenkem hit up their friend Andres to document the timeless weekend. Although it doesn’t capture all the drunken action we’ve come to expect at night, there’s plenty of high speed chaos during the day to get you curiously checking airline prices for next years event. – JENKEM
JENKEM – Checking Out Relics from the Skateboarding Hall of Fame Archive
Todd Huber, the founder of the Skateboarding Hall of Fame Museum, has been building up a museum collection for decades, going around buying anything and everything he can find that feels like a piece of skate history. Jenkem paid him a visit to check out his behind the scenes storage room(s) and get a glimpse of all the goods he’s been quietly amassing in his archives not yet viewable to the public.