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...
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, and Stitcher.
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....
How Brian Lotti Went From Street Skating Pioneer to Fine Artist
Brian Lotti helped lay the groundwork for modern street skating. From bigspins to frontside bluntslide kickflip out, tricks that...
Lee Smith Delves Into Alex Olson’s World in Mission Statement Episode 09
Over the past 12 years, Alex Olson has gone from being the new kid on the block to one...
Jahmal Williams Explains the Influences Behind His Artistry in MS 08
Jahmal Williams embodies skateboarding in its purest form. The Boston native discovered his craft almost by accident in the...
Alexis Sablone Breaks Down College, Contests, & Career Moves in MS 07
Alexis Sablone came up with PJ Ladd, Jereme Rogers, and Ryan Gallant through the Coliseum video in 2002, and...
Eli Reed Talks Dance Moves, Upcoming Projects, & More on Mission Statement 06
Eli Reed has been a staple of East Coast Skateboarding for over 15 years through riding for brands including:...
Sam Smyth & Lee Smith Revisit 30 Years of Friendship in Mission Statement 05
Sam Smyth and Lee Smith met via San Francisco’s Embarcadero scene roughly 30 years ago. The duo were nearly...
