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Lee Smith Introduces Mission Statement Podcast With RB Umali Interview

Lee Smith sits down for a candid interview with RB Umali in the debut episode of Mission Statement—a new podcast that will delve into the various cultural elements of skateboarding. RB is a world-renowned videographer who is primarily known for his work with Zoo York over the past 20 years. He goes on the record about the recent demise of Zoo’s skate team, the state of videos, ‘90s New York, Kids, Harold Hunter, OG Supreme, hip hop and skating’s connection, his upcoming documentary with Giovanni Reda, and more. Click play above to check it out for yourself.

https://soundcloud.com/user-784849561/mission-statement-episode-01-rb-umali

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Catch up with Lee Smith in the ‘The Nine Club Podcast’

If you follow Lee Smith on Instagram, you might have seen some of his artworks posted there. In this episode of The Nine Club Podcast, Smith talks about he got into art and how he relates it to learning skateboarding.

“You feel you’re really not good at it and you keep doing it and keep doing it. And then one day something in your brain clicks. And you’re like, I think I kinda figure it out.”

He also narrates growing up in San Francisco and meeting Karl Watson as a kid, moving to Barcelona, starting his own podcast Mission Statement, and more.

Watch the full interview above.

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It’s Official: Spencer Hamilton Announces NB# Deal

Spencer Hamilton has been prolific over the past year or so. His hard work has paid off in the form of signing a deal with NB#, which is revealed at the 55:04 mark of the latest episode of The Bunt.

I’ve been loving the Tiago. You know how it is. When you get to your 30s, your feet are bruised and battered. You need some protection. I don’t know how these kids skate in these thin-ass shoes. Ever since I’ve been skating the Tiagos, I’ve been feeling pretty good. Yeah, I just recently signed on with New Balance.

Good to hear that Spenny landed on his feet (pun intended) after the demise of Supra.