Now that it’s officially cool to be a geek, let me share some of my recent nerdy indulgences: Dataspora is a blog devoted to data mining trends and technologies. These topics are increasingly important now that so much data is accessible for analysis. One day, socially awkward data scientists and statisticians will become smooth operators [...]

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To end the Skateboarding related post drought, here is a video released by Gravis  Shoes featuring Dylan Rieder. It’s long…but damn. He’s got really clean style, which seems to have flowed into the design of his pro shoe. This is one of the most unusual skate shoes I’ve ever seen, but for some reason, I like ‘em. [...]

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In an earlier post, Think More. Design Less, I shared some products that smacked of great design. Recently I came across the documentary, Objectified, which is an in depth look at the design process for consumer goods. It even touches on  some of the products that were mention in my earlier post. From concept to [...]

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Juan performed this poem at New York’s LouderArts Show in early August. It’s a poem that I have heard live before, but it takes on a new form in this video where the crowd’s reaction to Juan’s passionate speaking adds so much weight. This poem would make an amazing song. I can’t decide which genre [...]

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So what? It took 3 years more to create than originally slated. It started as one thing and ended as something completely different. It pushed skaters to the point where skating wasn’t fun anymore. So What!? An instantly classic skate video and behind the scenes documentary, came from Lakai’s uber-anticipated Final Flare video. Here is Guy [...]

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Filmed in Los Angeles.If you watched the X games today, you probably saw this ad plenty, but just in case: I’m still torn about Nike trying to muscle into the skateboarding shoe world, but I guess it was only a matter of time.

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Miranda Priestly from the Devil Wears Prada lives! Maybe not exactly, but many aspects of her character are embodied by Jake Phelps, Editor at Thrasher Magazine. Based in the heart of the rawest skateboarding city, San Francisco, Thrasher is the most well known skateboarding mag in history. Over the years, the magazine has earned a rep [...]

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Who is the world’s most famous skateboarder? Even more than Tony Hawk, Rob Dyrdek, and Bam Margera, I vote Bart Simpson as the most recognizable skater on the planet. Because of this, it is no shock that he appears on the cover of Skatebook #3. This large hard cover book by Lance Mountain and Salman [...]

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In the last few years, a new subculture has emerged in cities all over the globe. The Hipster is cultured, artsy, enigmatic, pretentious, and annoying all at the same time. In case you are not sure if you or people you know are hipsters, here are common characteristics: Drinks Pabst Blue Ribbon Unkempt Beards Enjoys [...]

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With more on the line, and the level of play much higher, a crowd gathered at the Battle of the Berrics for the Semis and Finals of the biggest SKATE tournament ever. This is a follow up from the original Battle of the Berrics Post. Here are the final 3 matchups between Mike Mo Capaldi, [...]

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