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MATT KING IS BREATHING NEW LIFE INTO TWO CLASSIC SKATE SHOE BRANDS
The new Team Manager, Filmer, and Editor of Emerica and etnies lets us into his world.
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TURNING JUNK FOOD INTO FINE ART WITH SAM KELLER
A look at how this artist's fried ideas led him to deck graphics and gallery shows.
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INSIDE THE MUSICAL UNIVERSE OF BAKER
Andrew Reynolds, Shane Heyl, and Kevin "Spanky" Long weigh in on what makes a Baker soundtrack so special.
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AFTER MANY YEARS IN SKATE SHOE PURGATORY, DVS IS BACK. SHOULD YOU CARE?
A conversation with Lee Berman, a skater who spent over a decade building Converse CONS, about reinventing DVS Shoes.
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“WISHBONE” BY ORCHARD PROVES BOSTON STILL KNOWS HOW TO MAKE A SHOP VID
"They’re fiscally irresponsible at best, but you can’t put a price on the collective memories."
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THE DAY AFTER 9/11 THROUGH THE LENS OF SKATE PHOTOGRAPHER MIKE O’MEALLY
"The streets were so empty. People were kinda waving us on, it was a weird optimistic outlook."
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HOW FRIENDSHIP BUILT MILAN’S PANORAMA CREW
Luka, aka Spezzatura, and some members of the Panorama crew visited New York City and we filmed a couple days of their trip.
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HELL RIDE: THE DIY RAMP THAT CAPTURED THE ATTENTION OF THE NYC SKATE SCENE
What began as a janky wallride built of Tompkins Square Park scraps quickly became something much more.
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WHAT’S IT LIKE FILMING A SKATE PART WHEN YOU’RE DEAF?
Austin Oertel's part dropped in East Coast full-length "Timewise", and we chatted about how his deafness affects his skateboarding.
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MATT KING IS BREATHING NEW LIFE INTO TWO CLASSIC SKATE SHOE BRANDS
The new Team Manager, Filmer, and Editor of Emerica and etnies lets us into his world.
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INSIDE THE MIND OF ROGER BAGLEY
From success doctors to controversial guests, this one’s long and Roger didn't hold back.
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KEITH HUFNAGEL ON THE FUTURE OF HUF
We heard a rumor that HUF was going out of business, so we talked with boss man himself to find out.
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A SKATER’S GUIDE TO ATTENDING A PROTEST
Some hopefully helpful resources to keep you safe while you take to the streets.
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WHY ARE BOARD PRICES ON THE RISE?
For the first time in decades, the price of skateboards seems to be on the up and up.
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THE HISTORY OF SKATEBOARDING’S MOST TABOO TRICK: THE BENIHANA
If you’ve ever wondered how far back the anti-benihana sentiment stems, you’re not alone.
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A JENKY INVESTIGATION INTO JONAH HILL’S SKATE PAST
Did Jonah ever actually skate or was he the dude who scraped the bottom of his board with scissors before school?
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SKATERS RECOMMEND THEIR FAVORITE SKATE PANTS
We hit up some pro skaters and Jenkem contributors known for their 'fits to offer recommendations.
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INSIDE THE MUSICAL UNIVERSE OF BAKER
Andrew Reynolds, Shane Heyl, and Kevin "Spanky" Long weigh in on what makes a Baker soundtrack so special.
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THE FUTURE OF ASIAN SKATE SPOTS WITH PROFESSOR MCDUIE-RA
Meet the Urban Studies professor who is researching Asia's development through the lens of skate spots.
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JENKEM MIX 136: ELISE HEDGE
Not unlike that blown-out piece of luggage on the side of the freeway, Elise can't be tied down, especially not by genre.
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IN THIS ECONOMY, ARE MORE SKATERS BUYING SHOP DECKS?
A short investigation into shop boards and their impact on the wider skate economy.
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GROUND GLASS: CHIMA FERGUSON
We're back with our little series filmed on 16mm film. At $50 a minute, you’re at the mercy of high costs, old equipment, and the consistency of skaters.
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BRINGING YOUR SKATE CAREER BACK HOME WITH BLAKE CARPENTER
Ever consider moving back home? Blake Carpenter just did, after a long stint operating out of LA, he's back where it all began.
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WE FLEW TO SWEDEN TO FIND OUT HOW SOME OF THE FASTEST BEARINGS ARE MADE
We hit Sweden to check out one of the largest and oldest bearing manufacturing companies in the world.
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MEET THE MINDS BEHIND SKATEVIDEOSITE
We talked to (some of) the guys behind one of skateboarding's largest archival databases ever compiled.
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PARTY PHOTOS FROM THE JENKEM VOL 3 RELEASE IN LOS ANGELES
90% of our motivation to do work around here is so that we can throw a party when we’re done.
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WATCH KONTON, A NEW FLOWY HOMIE VIDEO FROM JAPAN
A showcase of calculated speed, flow, style, and consistency we've come to love from Japanese skating