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HOW ARE EUROPEAN SKATESHOPS DOING?
We threw a line out to shops across Europe for an honest look at what’s working, what’s not, and where things are headed.
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BLENDING SKATEBOARDING AND FASHION: TEN YEARS OF RASSVET
"I've never purposefully pissed people off, I just want to look and do different."
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THE 3RD ANNUAL HOTDOG EATING SKATE CONTEST
Beer, hotdogs, and treflips. What could go wrong?
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DOING LESS, BETTER: AN ODE TO MINIMAL SKATING
Let’s cleanse our tech timelines with some uncomplicated tricks, both old and new.
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THE THIRD ANNUAL 999 CHALLENGE IS HERE
Think you have what it takes to win $999? Sign up, and let's get ready to rumble!
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THE RETURN OF LURKNYC
"I think people really appreciate the documentary style filming, like getting the random shit, more than just skating."
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JENKEM MIX 164: TIM KINSELLA
Midwest emo pioneer Tim Kinsella, known for Cap'n Jazz, Joan of Arc, and more takes over the 1's and 2's.
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50 THINGS TO DO IN SKATEBOARDING BEFORE YOU QUIT
From dropping in on vert to packing 12 deep in a minivan and going on a road trip, this list covers the essentials.
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FROM PRO SKATER TO POSTAL WORKER: LIFE AFTER SKATEBOARDING
We met up with Joey Brezinski to see how the second chapter of his career is coming along.
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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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HOW ARE EUROPEAN SKATESHOPS DOING?
We threw a line out to shops across Europe for an honest look at what’s working, what’s not, and where things are headed.
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BLENDING SKATEBOARDING AND FASHION: TEN YEARS OF RASSVET
"I've never purposefully pissed people off, I just want to look and do different."
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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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WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON WITH ILLEGAL CIV?
The Illegal Civ stuff feels like an ongoing soap opera, so to air out any confusion we talked to a few key characters.
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HANGING OUT WITH ANDREW HUBERMAN, SKATEBOARDER TURNED NEUROSCIENTIST
Curious what it would be like to hang with this guy outside of a stuffy podcast studio? Us too.
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8 ARTISTS REIMAGINE THE INDEPENDENT LOGO
What would an Independent rebrand even look like?
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MY EXPERIENCES IN SKATEBOARDING
"I've been terrified of garnering the reputation of 'ramp-tramp' or 'pro-ho' just from spending time with skaters."
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WHAT WOULD MAKE SKATERS DITCH THE BIG SHOE BRANDS?
We asked younger skaters how small shoe brands could win back their business from the big budget behemoths.
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REMINISCING THROUGH THE YEARS WITH STATIC ALUMNI
We talked to 12 skaters featured in the long-standing Static series about their memories and thoughts on the videos.
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CELEBRATING SKATEBOARDING’S FIRST (AND ONLY) HOT SAUCE BRAND
We checked out the premiere of Satan's Drano's newest vid and all we got was this stinging butthole.
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MEET CHRIS MATHIS, AN IRONWORKER WHO FILMED HIS PART IN “DEVIL’S POCKET” ON THE WEEKENDS
It’s not often you find a guy who picks a day job that is equally, if not more, dangerous than skateboarding.
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WATCH UNSEEN FOOTAGE FROM THE SHORTY’S “FULFILL THE DREAM” ERA
Seven minutes of straight nostalgia from the shortest skate crew ever.
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JAKE KEENAN TURNED PRO SO WE MADE HIM A JENKY MEGAMIX
To celebrate our friend going pro we edited all of his best footage together with the help of Beavis and Butthead.
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CHECK OUT THE ONE AND ONLY SOVIET SKATEBOARDING MUSEUM
While skateboarding was getting its start in sunny California, the USSR had almost no access to American cultural output at that time.
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WATCH DRANOCHUGGER IV, A HIJINX FILLED SKATE VIDEO BY A HOT SAUCE BRAND
Nunchucks, hot sauce facials and potentially the longest darkslide ever done. What more could you ask for?
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RESURRECTING BROOKLYN’S FORGOTTEN DIY SKATEPARK
A new generation of skaters are breathing life back into the spot, taking a risk and building something they’re tired of waiting for.
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VIDEO ESSAY: THE HISTORY OF ETNIES “HIGH 5”
A deep dive into an underrated but important classic from 1995.