INTERVIEWS
Kevin White Reveals the Origin of Jumpman Blanco
Kevin White has one of the best Instagram handles in skateboarding. It’s so good that many refer to him as Jumpman Blanco instead of by his government. The I.C. pro reveals the origin of the name at the 10:03 mark of the latest episode of The Bunt.
One day, I’m with Nico [Hiraga] in San Francisco kicking it—he has a trampoline in his backyard—and we’re kind of just jumping on it with a board. He’s literally saying, “Jumpman Blanco…” My Instagram used to be Kevin Blanco TF. And the TF stands for Those Folks. My last name is White. So I just put the Blanco on it because it’s the same shit. But Nico gave me the name. It just came from us hanging out, jumping on a trampoline.
Listen to the entire interview above.
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Pocket Skate Mag Features Daniel Ledermann in ‘Followed’
Pocket Skate Mag crew went with Daniel Ledermann in his chosen home of Innsbruck, Austria in this episode of “Followed“.
They began their day with a short hike in the Alps and then visited his apartment before hitting the streets to watch Dani get clips both in front and behind the lens of his own setup.
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How to Make it in Skateboarding? Your Fave Pros Got Some Answers
Chris Joslin, Felipe Gustavo, Mariah Duran, Matt Berger, Ryan Decenzo, and Giovanni Vianna discuss the dominance of Brazilian skateboarders, the forces that drive progression, and more in “Unfiltered.”
“Unfiltered” is a debut content series that offers an unedited glimpse into the minds of the world’s most prominent action sports stars. This roundtable conversation covers a range of topics, including the sport’s evolution, how to handle competition nerves, the impact of social media, and much more.
The first collection features nine episodes, with additional episodes, athletes, and topics scheduled for release this fall. Every Friday, new episodes are released on the X Games YouTube channel.
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‘Cold Call’ Presents Andy Anderson
In this episode of Thrasher’s “Cold Call“, Andy Anderson explores Venice’s iconic spots channeling inspiration from legends Natas, TA, and Rodney before unleashing his own freestyle prowess.