PODCASTS

Why Andrew Wilson Quit Polar for No Board Sponsor

Published

3 years ago

May 29, 2021

Skate Newswire

Andrew Wilson’s board sponsor status has been in limbo for the past couple of years. Contrary to popular belief, he was not riding for 917 at the time of the team’s exodus. He’s previously been linked to Alltimers and Polar, and breaks down why he left starting at the 51:54 mark of the latest episode of the Angel and Z Podcast.

I didn’t skate for 917. I quit Polar…I don’t know how long ago…maybe like two years. I just had differences with Pontus. You think skating is going to be this one way… I’m crazy about [the fact that] you’ve gotta love the shit so much: the board brand that you’re gonna turn pro for, the shirt graphics, or the boards themselves…

To each is own, but I would look at a lot of Polar graphics and think, “that doesn’t make me wanna go bust. That makes me want to spray it. Or that makes me want to put hella stickers on it.”

I never really got as close with Pontus. Obviously, he’s running a company. He’s not out skating or at the spots with us as often. I never had [the feeling] that that’s my solid, really true, ride-or-die dog. So when I decided that I was dipping, I was just waiting for a catalyst.

Then, something happened financially. And I was like, “you know what dude, don’t even worry about me. Let’s just take the burden off. I think I’m gonna do my own thing for a while.”

Listen to the entire interview above.

PODCASTS

Mike York & Daniel Castillo on The Nine Club

Published

2 months ago

January 23, 2024

Skate Newswire

Daniel Castillo and Mike York join Chris Roberts in the latest episode of The Nine Club podcast.

They discussed tour van and Embarcadero etiquette, York’s time on World Industries, and Raiding the World Industries warehouse & Sal Rocco.

They also talked about Daniel & Mike’s Chocolate days, Mike hurting his knee on the Hot Chocolate Tour, Daniel getting shot, the Chocolate video “Las Nueve Vidas De Paco“, and much more!

PODCASTS

Felipe Nunes Shares His Story in ‘Hawk vs. Wolf’ Podcast

Published

4 months ago

November 29, 2023

Skate Newswire

Felipe Nunes talked about his journey in skateboarding and how he shredded against all odds in this episode of the Hawk vs. Wolf podcast.

Felipe lost his legs in a train accident at the age of six. At twelve years old, he used skateboards to get around because his prosthetic legs were poorly made.

Later on, he discovered that skateboarding can be more than a means of transportation. He started learning some tricks and joining skate contests.

The skate community was very welcoming to Felipe, making him realize that he had found his place in his life.

PODCASTS

Andy Jenkins Reflects on His Career on ‘The Nine Club’

Published

5 months ago

November 2, 2023

Skate Newswire

In this episode of “The Nine Club“, Andy Jenkins talked about his role as the art director for the newly established Girl Skateboards, the discovery of Evan Hecox, his departure from and subsequent return to Girl Skateboards after a seven-year hiatus, and the remarkable 30-year journey of Girl Skateboards, among various other topics.

Andy also became a global art director for Element Skateboards from 2017 to 2020 before returning to Girl. He also founded several magazines.