INTERVIEWS

Chad Muska Talks Reentering Skateboarding After His Injury

Published

4 years ago

June 11, 2019

Skate Newswire

Chad Muska’s debilitating back injury is well-documented via his 2017 episode of Epicly Later’d. At the time, it seemed like it might have been a wrap for his skate career, which has spanned three decades. Then, without warning, Muska reemerged in a Supra tour video back in March with a few clips that showed that he was back on his board. He talks about the comeback at the 56:08 of the latest episode of Raab Himself’s Bathroom Break podcast.

I recently jumped back into the skateboarding scene after I had my back take me away from that for a while, too. Not only did I start really riding my board again; but I became active in the skateboarding community…going on tours, and skating these demos. Somehow, I’m still able to skate some demos here and there. Definitely not like what I used too. But it’s really reenergizing to connect with that love of mine, skateboarding. To see that the kids are still hyped, and all of that stuff, it’s such a positive aspect of my life.

The legend of Muska continues. Watch the entire hour-long interview above.

INTERVIEWS

Justin Sommer Featured in Santa Cruz’s True Grit

Published

4 months ago

January 20, 2023

Skate Newswire

Follow the journey of German skateboarding prodigy Justin Sommer in this episode of True Grit, a docu-series produced by Santa Cruz Skateboards.

Born to young parents, he was practically raised in the streets of Berlin where he got introduced to skateboarding. Justin learned the ropes from his older friends.

He also fell into wayward life when he was younger. But with the help of his genuine friends, he was able to steer in the right direction and has now made a successful career in skateboarding.

INTERVIEWS

Kelly Bird Opens Up in Latest The Nine Club Episode

Published

5 months ago

December 28, 2022

Skate Newswire

Nike SB Global Brand Manager Kelly Bird opens up about growing up in Houston, getting into skateboarding, becoming a pro, and eventually transitioning to the industry side of skateboarding.

Before he became the global brand manager of Nike SB, Kelly worked for DC Shoes and Lakai Footwear.

INTERVIEWS

Catch Up with Mariah Duran in the Latest Nine Club Episode

Published

5 months ago

December 20, 2022

Skate Newswire

Pro skater Mariah Duran has always been into sports as a young kid, she revealed in the latest episode of The Nine Club.

The goofy-footed skater from Albuquerque, New Mexico got introduced to skateboarding when she was around 10. Initially, she would borrow his brother’s board, but her mom eventually bought her a board.

She was also into softball when she was younger and basketball when she was in high school. Later on, she shifted her focus to skateboarding.

Mariah won the USA Skateboarding National Championships Womens Street in 2019, and 2021. She placed 4th in the most recent competition.

She is also a two-time X Games gold medalist for Women’s Street Skateboarding.