INSIDE THE SKATER’S STUDIO: Eastern Exposure 3 “Underachievers” With Ricky Oyola
It’s been a LONG hiatus for Inside the Skater’s Studio, so Theories of Atlantis is making a comeback with a real doozy. Easily in our top 5 favorite skate videos of all time and clearly one of the very best street-skating videos ever, Eastern Exposure 3 “Underachievers” has been long overdue on the Skater’s Studio. And Ricky Oyola’s part is THE one we all want to hear about. We got Ricky together with another TOA favorite, Paul Zitzer, to dive into the classic part and get some behind the scenes nuggets of how it all came to be. And, as Ricky says, Zitzer’s in it too!
This was filmed literally 5 years ago, right before the world went insane in early 2020. But due to some audio issues during the shoot, it got shelved for years with plans of re-filming. But TOA finally decided it was too good to not put it out and the logistics of having Ricky and Paul Zitzer in the same room together were quite slim. So here it is. Yes, the audio isn’t great, but it’s fine. So sit back and enjoy some stories behind the video that completely changed the game for the east coast of the USA back in 1996.
X Games 2001 SKATEBOARD STREET FULL COMP: X GAMES THROWBACK
Twenty years ago today, on August 11, 2001, X Games held its first Skateboard Street competition at City Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. And it was mayhem. Imagine the scenario: across a busy downtown street from Love Park, Philadelphia’s City Hall was already a go-to destination for street skaters. And with the addition of a few banked landings that created new lines, X Games took to the streets for the very first time. Featured skaters include Kerry Getz, Eric Koston, Kareem Campbell, Kyle Berard, Chris Senn, Ricky Oyola, Rick McCrank, Josh Kalis and some impromptu MC’ing from Jason Ellis.
Traffic Skateboards Presents “Third Shift”
Third Shift is the latest full length video offering from Traffic Skateboards. Featuring: Kevin Coakley, Hiroki Muraoka, Luke Malaney, James Sayres, George Hanushak, Chris Teta, Josh Feist, Pat Stiener, Ian Mcgraw, Mark Wetzel, Rich Adler and Ricky Oyola. Video by: John Valenti and Pat Stiener. Brought to you by Theories of Atlantis.
Traffic x Nocturnal Skate Shop
Stroll down memory lane. Ricky’s underground subway photo by Richard Hart in collaboration with Traffic skateboards and Nocturnal skate shop. Featuring Ricky Oyola, Luke Malaney, Josh Feist, and Shamus McDonough.
TRAFFIC SKATEBOARDS BEHIND THE “RICK’S PICKS” BOARD SERIES
Theories of Atlantis caught up with Ricky Oyola and original Traffic Skateboards graphic designer, Mike Stein, to discuss the story behind the new “Rick’s Picks” graphic series. Influenced by Ricky’s history of east coast skateboarding, the Traffic guys reimagined some of Rick’s most memorable graphics over the years as all new pro boards for the modern Traffic team. Stein and Ricky share stories and insights into the graphics and their inspiration.
Krux Trucks “Blown Out” Full Video
One of the finest skate soundtracks of all time… or at least 2003. Only copyright issue was a Prince song we had to replace in the TiltMode section. Featuring: Colt Cannon, Caswell Berry, Louie Barletta, Ricky Oyola, Brian Emmers, Emmanuel Guzman, Windsor James, Dan Murphy, Tyler Hansen, Jeremiah Babb, Adrian Mallory, Nestor Judkins and more!
STATIC ALMUNI SECTION FROM STATIC IV
Montage from the “Static IV” video, 2014, featuring a collection of skaters who all had full parts in previous Static projects from the past including Forrest Kirby and Paul Zitzer from Static; Kenny Reed, Ricky Oyola and Bobby Puleo from Static II and Pat Stiener, Olly Todd, Danny Renaud and Tony Manfre from Static III. Brought to you by Theories of Atlantis.
Traffic Skateboards “VIA” Video 2006
VIA was the first full length video released by Traffic Skateboards back in 2006. Featuring the full team including Mark Wetzel, Ricky Oyola, Pat Stiener, Rich Adler, Henry Panza, Andy Bautista, Brannon John and Shaun Williams. Brought to you by Theories of Atlantis.
RAW TAPES EPISODE #10 BARCELONA
The next episode of Raw Tapes catches up with the Static II crew just as their London trip wraps up and they move south to Barcelona. This new episode features a gaggle of rippers including: Bobby Puleo, Toby Shaul, Kenny Reed, Paul Shier, Kenny Hughes, Justin Strubing, Donny Barley and Ricky Oyola.
OYOLA / CARDONA CONVERSATION
East coast legends Ricky Oyola and Quim Cardona recently got together to discuss Zoo York Kings, the legacy of Zoo York, Harold Hunter, and Ricky’s iconic Hydrant Deck reissue.
ZOO YORK KINGS X RICKY OYOLA
Zoo York releases this new Ricky Oyola deck in honor of the “True East” legend who showed us what raw East Coast Skateboarding could be.
Lair Mobb Presents “Blazed” 2013
Lair Mobb’s full length video featuring Jereme Rogers, Ricky Oyola, Abdias Rivera, Jahmal Williams, Charlie Wilkins, T-MAC, Doug Moore, Joel Meinholz, Fritz Mead, Fred Gall, Erki Munday, the 5-boro Team, JJ Colon, TJ Schick, Jason Klotz, Mike Powley, Jim Grant, Josh Arnold, Keven Hammond, T-Ruz, Jeff Barnes, Little Joey, Rain Man Tim, Timberlake, Joel, Matt Spence, and Alex Maldonado.