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.

September 4, 2019/ Nic Dobija-Nootens/ ARTICLES/ Comments: 12

THE STORY OF ALEX MOUL’S CULT ELECTRONIC MUSIC CAREER

We talked with the '90s British pro about traveling Europe on his own as a little kid and getting into the early, ecstasy-filled UK rave scene.

August 28, 2019/ Ian Michna/ INTERVIEWS/ Comments: 11

WE TALKED WITH 6 MUSICIANS ABOUT SKATING ON TOUR

Topics covered include: international spot searching, problematic injuries, and building relationships in a parking lot at 2 a.m.

August 23, 2019/ Eli Enis/ ARTICLES/ Comments: 4

THE RESURGENCE OF PAT BURKE

"If you’re in it long enough, you either die or go to jail or rehab."

August 19, 2019/ Alexis Castro/ INTERVIEWS/ Comments: 21

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.

August 8, 2019/ Nic Dobija-Nootens/ INTERVIEWS/ Comments: 10

COMING OF AGE WITH CAMBRYAN SEDLICK

We asked him about getting hazed online, his weird name, and why he rides for an obscure Russian board brand.

July 29, 2019/ Larry Lanza/ INTERVIEWS/ Comments: 17

MEET ANTHONY CLARAVALL, THE NOMAD SKATE FILMER

"I didn’t have a place or my name on a lease for 12 years."

July 1, 2019/ Ian Michna/ INTERVIEWS/ Comments: 16

WHAT DOES A PROFESSIONAL SKATEBOARD AGENT DO?

Circe Wallace has represented some of the biggest pros in skateboarding, so we asked her to break down what exactly she does.

June 17, 2019/ Alexis Castro/ ARTICLES/ Comments: 30