How Carl Aikens Went From Unknown to a New Face of Chocolate
If you haven’t taken notice of Carl Aikens’s rising star over the past year, then you haven’t been paying...
Filmed on location at Mona Liza Studio in Brooklyn, Mission Statement is a monthly podcast hosted by Lee Smith that delves into the various cultural elements of skateboarding. It’s available for streaming via YouTube, SoundCloud, iTunes, Spotify, and Stitcher.
How William Strobeck Became Skateboarding’s Most Influential Filmmaker
William Strobeck, known simply as Bill by those closest to him, is this generation’s Spike Jonze. In 2014, he...
Lee Smith Catches Up With N.Y. Legend Danny Supa on Mission Statement 16
Danny Supa could be a poster boy for New York’s golden era. He’s a native of the Bronx, and...
Lee Smith Delves Into the Method Behind Taji Ameen’s Madness
Taji Ameen is a product of New York. Originally from Hell’s Kitchen, he discovered skateboarding around the turn of...
Rick McCrank Recalls His Journey From Industry Outlier to Cultural Icon
Rick McCrank has an unlikely success story. It begins in Ottawa in the ‘80s. The timing and location don’t...
How Scott Johnston Went From Top Pro to Top Shoe Designer
From his skateboarding to his clothing, Scott Johnston has always been known for being flawless. His nickname is Mr....
German Nieves Reveals the Full Story Behind Paterson League
German Nieves is one of the people that bridges the gap between East Coast skateboarding’s golden era and current...
Lee Smith Explores the Legend of Yaje Popson in Mission Statement 11
Yaje Popson played at Tompkins Square Park as a little kid before honing his skills there as an adolescent....
