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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.
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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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HOW MUCH LONGER CAN SKATEBOARDING STAY TRENDY?
We tried to map the most recent rise and fall of skateboarding as a "trend."
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MEET ANTHONY CLARAVALL, THE NOMAD SKATE FILMER
"I didn’t have a place or my name on a lease for 12 years."
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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.
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WE THREW A PARTY CELEBRATING FRED GALL WITH GOLDEN HOUR MAG
Our friends at Golden Hour Magazine dedicated their newest issue to skating's king of debauchery, Fred Gall.
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REMEMBERING THE FIRST WOMEN’S SKATE MAG, “CHECK IT OUT”
“This magazine meant the world to me. It gave all women [and] young girls an insight to what was going on in the women’s scene."
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A SKATEBOARDER’S GUIDE TO COLLEGES
College isn't for everyone but if you're gonna go, we broke down some skate-friendly schools for you to consider.
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A CHAT WITH LUDVIG HAKANSSON, THE OLDEST SOUL IN SKATEBOARDING
The man loves to read Nietzche, skates in some expensive vintage gear, and paints in his own neoclassical-meets-abstract-expressionist style.
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MY HUSBAND TOOK ME TO A SKATE-URBANISM FESTIVAL. HERE’S WHAT I THOUGHT.
"I was headed into one of the most intellectually engaging conferences of my adult life. And, it was hosted by a bunch of skateboarders."
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PREMIERE: STEVEN CUSTOZZO AND MICHAEL FALLER IN “HEIRLOOM”
Unconventional tricks at classic NYC spots.
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A NEW GENERATION’S TAKE ON WALLENBERG
Toby Ryan and Dylan Jaeb weigh in on whether or not this formidable stair set's reputation holds up today.
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LOUIE BARLETTA ON HIS CAREER AND THE PUSH INITIATIVE
Louie discusses the challenges of maintaining a pro skate career and his new initiative to help those in need.