A year in the making and multiple trips back to Barcelona, Chris Joslin drops his new video part entitled JOYCE. In loving memory of his G-Ma Joyce, Joslin dedicates what he calls “the best part I’ve filmed in the last ten years.”
The Platform Side Hustle: Jesse Lindloff Turns Doodles to Skateboard Graphics
An artist by nature, doodling and drawing has always been a part of Jesse Lindloff’s life. Even to the detriment of his math grades in high school. In the end everything added up for Jesse, though. Today his skating is doing numbers and his art has also been keeping pace. Tap in to this episode of Side Hustle: Jesse Lindloff for a few minutes to get inside his brain and hear how he brings his artwork to life as he shows off a few of the first graphics he’s drawn from decks to wheels and beyond.
The Platfrm Timeline Featuring Chris Joslin: For G-Ma | Episode 3
The saga continues with Chris Joslin in part three of his ongoing series in Timeline. As previously mentioned in parts one and two, the past year for Joslin has been the most challenging as he set his mark on filming a street video part in Barcelona while juggling his time between contests and raising his two children back at home. It is a tall order for any ordinary skateboarder, but with Joslin’s relentless determination and his Grandmother looking down on him, anything he sets his mind to is possible.
The Platfrm Spot 2 Spot: Devin Bagnoli is Motivated to RIP
Long Beach, California is a long way from Daytona, Florida, and for Devin Bagnoli the transition has been insane. The motivation to skate is high, says Devin, since pros are everywhere and the level in general is high there is no lack of inspiration to push yourself. “My favorite part about skateboarding is what it does for my brain. It makes me happy at the end of the day.” Lately, Devin has been starting off most days with a session at Silverado Skatepark his new local spot. “It’s got everything you need… it’s just fun stuff.” After Devin warmed up his feet by firing off on his local hips and rails for a few rounds, he hit the streets a few spots along the waterfront and a final clip with a high risk of water-hazard. “Fly-outs forever.”
The Platfrm Core: Slappy’s Garage founder Jason Carney
The man behind San Diego skate shop Slappy’s Garage, Jason Carney has been a staple of the scene since the 80s. What has made it all possible? Skate shops. From his very first sponsor being a shop out of Chula Vista (later skating for teams like H-Street and Planet Earth) to opening his first shop out of Ramona in 2011 up to today with locations on 17th Street downtown and a second storefront in the Linda Vista neighborhood—Jason believes in the skate shop business. And he is doing his best to keep the proper skate shop vibes alive. “That’s my purpose, to enable other people to live out their dreams.”
Timeline Featuring Chris Joslin: The Raw Truth | Episode 2
Starting in part one of Timeline, where Chris Joslin paints a portrait of his endeavor to film a street video part while traveling the world for contests, part two takes a drastic demeanor change.
The Platfrm Portraits: Georgia Martin Talks Skateboarding, Growth, and Industry Change
Recently transplanting from North Carolina to Long Beach, CA, Georgia Martin is feeling settled into her new life and is nothing short of excited to take on the next chapter. A true street skater, take Georgia to a new spot and watch her creativity go to work. She has a great approach to trick selections and knows what it takes to put a line together. So, what’s her secret? Hard, honest work. Georgia has been on the board for years making videos with her friends growing up, but as of late she has been cruising with the Toy Machine crew and filming on a level she never expected. Recognizing the shift in the industry to make more space for women to succeed, she plans to do her part by staying focused and skating.
Platfrm Timeline Featuring Chris Joslin: Legacy Over Results | Episode 1
Building upon a two-part series in Portraits in which Chris Joslin gives an intimate look at his family origins, adulthood, the challenges of being a pro skater, raising two children, and everything else that comes with growth, Joslin now brings us up to speed in Timeline.
Platfrm Portraits: Braden Hoban’s Path to Success, Contest Glory, and Street Priorities
23-year-old instant classic out of San Diego tells his story in this edition of Portrait: Braden Hoban. Braden’s skating speaks for itself. His trick selection is timeless and his power perfectly balances his prowess. Braden explains his origins from skating long hours as part of his daily school routine, to finding himself in the Toy Machine van with his idols calling home to say he’s going to be missing more school than originally planned. Inspired by the video parts of his now peers, Braden talks about his drive to film as many parts to his greatest potential while he can. Although he’s found serious contest success in recent years, his priorities are still in the streets. “There’s a lot that I want to do. There’s a lot that I have to prove…”
CORE: Familia Skateboard Shop Keeps the Juice Flowing
Tap in with the shop crew in this episode of Core Familia Skate for true insider insight on how to create a community, and check out their new all-in-one facility. Over the years there have been three different retail locations around Minneapolis, but now they have brought the shop to the park for a permanent home. OG and owner Steve Nesser has two things to say about: “Having everything under one roof has been a night and day difference,” and “The goal has always been to juice it up.” This is how you support skateboarding.
The Platfrm First Person: Lilly Erickson’s Journey Through Exposure Skate
Exposure Skate is the world’s largest and longest-running women’s skateboarding competition, propelling rising rippers into the spotlight. Contributing to Exposure’s legacy of prominent skateboarders is Lilly Erickson. Hailing from Oahu, Lilly’s first Exposure event in 2018 was intimidating—until then, she had never seen so many women skateboarders gathered in one place, all pushing the boundaries of progression. Six years later, Lilly boasts an Exposure Pro Bowl title and a list of accomplishments that reflects Exposure’s impact on women in the industry. Follow Lilly along as she gives us First Person insight into her experience at the 13th installment of Exposure at Pood’s skatepark in Encinitas, California.
Spot to Spot: Ryan Carrell’s PMA Goes a Long Way
Have you ever seen pop like Ryan Carrell’s? Tap in with Ryan and go Spot To Spot to see the Inland Empire skateparks that shaped his enormous snaps and hear what’s been pushing him to try new things lately. Ryan is probably the most polite person in all of skateboarding and has a flawless smile to back it up. His entire life he’s been the definition of a, “people’s person.”