PODCASTS
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 came up under the tutelage of Vinny Ponte and Ryan Hickey. By the time he reached his teens, he was already skating for Zoo York. His part in Mixtape is still one of the most beloved of its era.
Like many of his contemporaries, Supa got to experience the extreme highs and lows that accompanied the skate lifestyle during those wonder years. His crowing achievement is probably being a part of the original Nike SB roster, and getting a signature Dunk colorway that is still one of the most coveted of all time.
He also earned serious coin from his other sponsors, which included Red Bull and Stussy before signing the equivalent of a 360 deal with Zoo around the time that it moved under the lucrative Ecko umbrella.
But with the money came the partying. Supa admittedly lost some years in the bottle, and burned a few bridges along the way. That journey took him from New York to Los Angeles and back while he bounced around from Zoo to Stereo, and later Boulevard before ultimately finding himself without a board with his name on it.
When his pro journey ended, Supa took up residency as an employee at the New York Diamond store; where he worked up until recently. Ready to make a change, he walked way from the world of retail to start a skate school, and pass on his decades of experience to the next generation.
Lee Smith gets an insider’s perspective on all of this and more in Episode 16 of Mission Statement.
https://soundcloud.com/user-784849561/mission-statement-episode-16-danny-supa
PODCASTS
Mike York & Daniel Castillo on The Nine Club
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!
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Felipe Nunes Shares His Story in ‘Hawk vs. Wolf’ Podcast
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’
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.
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