INTERVIEWS

Marc Johnson Addresses the Dark Side of Social Media

Published

7 years ago

November 26, 2018

Skate Newswire

Social media is an amazing tool that has revolutionized how we consume skate content. But, as with most things, there is a dark side to it. Marc Johnson hits the nail on the head in his new interview with Village Psychic. He addresses social media’s desensitizing effect that leads to an overall lack of appreciation for the tricks being done, which is sort of the opposite of the way things were during previous eras when everyone was starved for content while waiting for a new magazine or video to drop.

The problem is is we’ve got this generation now. We’ve got a generation of skaters, let’s just say ages 15 to 35. You know, the first generation of users or whatever. And that’s all they’re doing, all day long they’re watching skateboarding and they’re so desensitized that they don’t care about anything. It’s so specialized now, where you can say ‘I’d rather see Austin Gillette do a half cab flip over a trash can than any of this like circus trick shit.’

Head over to Village Psychic to read more of MJ’s insights.

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INTERVIEWS

Pocket Skate Mag Features Daniel Ledermann in ‘Followed’

Published

2 years ago

October 6, 2023

Skate Newswire

Pocket Skate Mag crew went with Daniel Ledermann in his chosen home of Innsbruck, Austria in this episode of “Followed“.

They began their day with a short hike in the Alps and then visited his apartment before hitting the streets to watch Dani get clips both in front and behind the lens of his own setup.

INTERVIEWS

How to Make it in Skateboarding? Your Fave Pros Got Some Answers

Published

2 years ago

October 3, 2023

Skate Newswire

Chris Joslin, Felipe Gustavo, Mariah Duran, Matt Berger, Ryan Decenzo, and Giovanni Vianna discuss the dominance of Brazilian skateboarders, the forces that drive progression, and more in “Unfiltered.”

“Unfiltered” is a debut content series that offers an unedited glimpse into the minds of the world’s most prominent action sports stars. This roundtable conversation covers a range of topics, including the sport’s evolution, how to handle competition nerves, the impact of social media, and much more.

The first collection features nine episodes, with additional episodes, athletes, and topics scheduled for release this fall. Every Friday, new episodes are released on the X Games YouTube channel.

INTERVIEWS

‘Cold Call’ Presents Andy Anderson

Published

2 years ago

September 30, 2023

Skate Newswire

In this episode of Thrasher’s “Cold Call“, Andy Anderson explores Venice’s iconic spots channeling inspiration from legends Natas, TA, and Rodney before unleashing his own freestyle prowess.