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Lee Smith Explores the Legend of Yaje Popson in Mission Statement 11

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Yaje Popson played at Tompkins Square Park as a little kid before honing his skills there as an adolescent. During his formative years, he developed a spontaneity with his skating that can only be achieved through growing up pushing through traffic. He had already shut down much of the city, and was a step away from riding for Chocolate; when he injured his knee circa 2011. This resulted in a trip to Brazil for surgery.

Yaje traveled through South America during his recovery, and discovered gardening, cooking, and Ayahuasca. Upon returning to New York rejuvenated around 2014, he began filming what would become his part in DANY [2016]. The comeback was spectacular; and he’s put out several parts since. In the process, Yaje has emerged as one of the cornerstones of the current generation of Alien Workshop and the newly-reformed Sovereign Sect.

If the criteria for being considered a legend is being remembered for your craft, Yaje has likely achieved that status already. But beyond the flips and grinds, he has a great story of self discovery and overcoming mental and physical adversity to realize his full potential. Lee Smith takes a deep dive into Yaje’s narrative in Episode 11 of Mission Statement.

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Mike York & Daniel Castillo on The Nine Club

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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

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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.

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Andy Jenkins Reflects on His Career on ‘The Nine Club’

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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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