Posts by Nic Dobija-Nootens
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THE STORY OF THE FIRST SKATER-OWNED ENERGY DRINK
We uncovered the history of Skaterade, an energy drink made by Salman Agah for skateboarders in the early '00s.
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THE STORY BEHIND TAIL DEVIL, THE FORGOTTEN MILLENNIAL SKATE TOY
Sparks + skateboards is a no-brainer. So why did this toy go away? We talked with the inventor to find out.
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MEET ANDERSON STEVIE, A FORMER GANGSTER FROM BRAZIL TRYING TO MAKE IT IN SKATING
One of the most moving and overwhelming stories we've encountered since the beginning of Jenkem.
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STEFAN JANOSKI IS THE MOST CURIOUS PERSON IN THE ROOM
I followed Stefan Janoski around for five days to try to see into his mind.
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CHINA NOW HAS A SKATEBOARDING REALITY SHOW
Your skate career not panning out in the U.S.? Move to China and become the next big reality star!
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MONEY MANAGEMENT TIPS FROM A PRO SKATEBOARD MANAGER
We got advice from Ryan Clements on budgeting, investing, and paying taxes that all skateboarders can actually use.
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NEW DEAL SKATEBOARDS IS COMING BACK
90s skaters, board collectors and old farts rejoice!
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WATCH DAN MANCINA’S “MATRIX” PARK EDIT
Dan's blind but apparently when he steps into his local skatepark, he sees "The Matrix."
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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 GLIMPSE INTO THE PECULIAR WORLD OF GNARLS AND STEVE ROSEN
An unfiltered exploration of fatherhood in modern skateboarding and the drive of a young skater.
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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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BEHIND THE BAIL WITH GABRIEL SUMMERS
DUMBASS DISCLAIMER: Due to Gabriel Summers being a nutta, this interview and the images within are not for the faint of heart.
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ANGELA WHITE IS BRINGING SKATING’S MOST ICONIC CAMERA BACK INTO PORN
Her 2000s, gonzo-inspired tour de force was filmed completely on the sleek, sexy, grainy VX2000.
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GETTING KINKY WITH DANIEL VARGAS
Daniel Vargas' philosophy on whips, chains and getting choked out.