STEPHEN BUGGICA RAW TAPES: EPISODE 2 – “JIMMY LANNON PORCH TAPES”

Theories of Atlantis newest “Raw Tapes” series is back, with seasoned Tampa filmer/editor Steve Buggica and this is an extra spicy episode. Episode 2 focuses on Sarasota, Florida’s own, and Magenta Skateboards pro, the legendary Jimmy Lannon. Floating from porch to porch across the Tampa Bay area, this new episode is choc full of awesome spots and eye-pleasing clips. Clips originally seen in Stephen’s past projects from his own “Busted Mic” series, as well as the Shaqueefa videos and various Magenta projects from over the years. Steve decided to focus specifically on the iconic porch spots, unique to the Tampa area, and it’s amazing he has enough to make full episodes.

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DIAL TONE WHEELS PRESENTS “LANDLINE” – Theories of Atlantis

In order to make keep all TOA video offerings in one home, we are adding the Dial Tone Wheels “Landline” video, originally hosted by Thrasher, to the Youtube channel today. Released back in September 2022, the Landline video features nearly the whole Dial Tone squad with a heavy focus on Rashad Murray, Zander Mitchell, Trevor Thompson and a bang-up full part of Delaware’s Mark Del Negro. Enjoy!

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STEPHEN BUGGICA RAW TAPES: EPISODE 1 – “DUSTIN EGGELING PORCH TAPES”

TOA’s newest “Raw Tapes” series is with Tampa, Florida’s Steve Buggica. Steve has been holding down the Tampa skate scene with his VX and death lens for a long time now. Filming for his own “Busted Mic” series, the Shaqueefa videos and assisting with many Hopps, Theories and Magenta projects over the years, he has amassed a hefty archive of Sony mini-DV tapes. Tapes that hold some hidden gems we never got to see and some classics we’re happy to see again. Steve decided to focus specifically on the iconic porch spots, unique to the Tampa area, and it’s amazing he has enough to make full episodes. This episode focuses on Hopps pro, and Tampa native, Dustin Eggeling with a couple cameos including Kevin Coakley. Enjoy!

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“Observers” by Brainstorm Skateboards & Push Skate Shop – Theories of Atlantis

“Observers” is a new video brought about through a collaboration between Push Skate Shop, Theories Brand and Brainstorm Skateboards. The TOA crew made a jaunt down to Asheville, North Carolina this summer to launch a TOA art show with Push Skate Shop as well as a collab deck between Push, Theories Brand and local Asheville brand Brainstorm Skateboards. As a way to honor the collab, Brainstorm chief Eric Hunt filmed a rad new video piece and worked with editor Kerry Webb to bring us “Observers”. Featuring Eric Hunt, Dyshon Whidbee, Griffin Faulkner, Kevin Cordell, Sam Buxton, Kerry Webb and many more, the nearly 9 minute edit showcases the local Asheville scene with a visual nod to the eerie local legend of the Brown Mountain Lights. A mysterious unexplained ghost-light phenomemon occurring regularly in the hills of Brown Mountain, just outside of the Asheville urban center.

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“FAST FRIENDS” by Brainstorm Skateboards x Fuzzy Needle – Theories of Atlantis

Theories of Atlantis friends down in Asheville, North Carolina have a rad small brand called Brainstorm Skateboards that does some really cool projects. They also help support the local skate community with creative video projects, art shows and raising funds to support their local DIY spot. Run by long time shredder and Asheville local Eric Hunt, Brainstorm is always collaborating with local small businesses to bring the community together and make rad stuff happen. And their latest offering is “Fast Friends”, a collaboration with the Wilmington-based record store Fuzzy Needle and features a ton of skaters from the local scene as well as Eric himself. Edited by Kerry Webb and filmed/edited by Eric Hunt, TOA was hyped to host this new project, shining a light on a scene that doesn’t get enough exposure. A perfect fit for the “Underground Network” series.

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‘THE FOURTH TURNING’ RAW TAPES: EP 3 NICK RAINEY

“The Fourth Turning” Raw Tapes series, featuring miles of raw mini-dv tape captured during the filming of Theories Brand’s latest video offering, concludes here with the third and final episode.
With the final episode Theories of Atlantis brings you Michigan’ phenom Nick Rainey and his wild bag of tricks. Nick’s part features a heavy dose of local Michigan crust as well as a good balance of east cost spots from Philadelphia to NYC. It’s nuts seeing how easily Nick handles some of these spots but also we get treated to some unused clips and even see that no matter how skilled one might be, sketchy spots will still collect their taxes from time to time.

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‘The Fourth Turning’ Raw Tapes Ep 2 Nyle Lovett

The Raw Tapes series is back featuring miles of raw mini-dv tape captured during the filming of Theories Brand’s latest video offering “The Fourth Turning”. On episode 2/3 we dive into midwest’s best, corn fed, Nyle Lovett. With a healthy balance of Indiana gems, a stay in Philly, and a day trip to Baltimore, this episode brings a wide variety of spots and showcases Nyle’s insane consistency pretty well. Lots of second makes, alternate angles and even several unused clips, this one is certainly worth the watch.

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