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Na-kel Smith Afternoon Interview Part 1

Afternoon Interview: Na-kel Smith (Pt. 1) Episode 040: On Growing up, Supreme, Cherry and meeting William Strobeck

We recently got a backstage walk through at Supreme in LA to chat with Na-kel Smith for an all-new Afternoon Interview.  Watch part one here on how he got into skating, his uncle Kareem Campbell, Supreme, Cherry and meeting filmmaker William Strobeck. Watch part 2 here: And watch Nakel in Adidas’ new film Away Days,…

Collected Thoughts 101 Bronson Meidy

Bronson Meidy, 12, Keramas Collected Thoughts 102

There’s a new kid to the surf scene in Bali. His name is Bronson Meidy and he just turned 12 this week. I usually don’t like to say anything about kids this young because you just want them to be kids. Eating candy and shit. Not worrying about sponsors and sticker placement. Just going surfing…

Eric Geiselman Afternoon Interview

Afternoon Interview: Eric Geiselman Episode 039: Massage chair Audi’s and repeatedly being hit by sharks and dolphins presented by Gorilla

Somehow Eric Geiselman swindled a deal with Audi for a few weeks and so we rolled over to Cappy’s breakfast joint in Newport Beach in an A8. Every seat in the car massaged our legs as Eric told us of being attacked by a variety of sharks and dolphins. The food was good but the massages in…

Holy Stokes Premiere

World Premiere of Volcom’s Holy Stokes! What started peacefully, with hands folded in laps ended in nudity, vomit and a riot.

Stepping onto the Volcom bus bound for LA on Friday afternoon, I was ready. Ready for anything this party bus and the Holy Stokes! premiere at the Ace hotel in downtown LA had to throw at me. But to my surprise the bus ride up was filled with employees of the brand, hands folded, staring…

New video for "Fear" by Number

New video for “Fear” by Numb•er You might have heard it in the new Volcom skate film Holy Stokes!

The new Volcolm skate film “Holy Stokes!” premiered this past Friday at the Ace Hotel Theater in Downtown LA and interlaced between the skating you will hear a debut tune called “Fear” by one of our favorites in the game, Jeff Fribourg’s band Numb•ers. You’ll remember Jeff’s photography was actually just featured the other day when…

Traveling through Norway and Sweden with Chippa Wilson, Keegan Valaika, Jake Blauvelt and Louif Paradis

Scandinavian Wanderlust Getting closer to the Gods with Chippa Wilson, Keegan Valaika, Jake Blauvelt and Louif Paradis in Norway and Sweden

Drinking gets you closer to the Gods in Norway. Or so they say. And we just got up close and personal with them. Because we continue to be like Ozzie and just say yes. And our most recent “yes” led us to Norway and Sweden with Adidas. To surf and skate and even ride snow….

License to Chill Episode 2 “Island Oscillation”

License to Chill starring Mason Ho Episode 2: “Island Oscillation”

Seriously cannot. Get. Enough. Mason. This time in Hawaii riding everything from 8’6″ Pipe guns to 5’6″ fish to V Land looking it’s most delicious. Favorite thing in surfing right now.

Girl We Adore Sara Tansy

Girl We Adore: Sara Tansy Don’t get married and when the world ends

What’s your full name? Sara Tansy. Do you have any nicknames? Letans. Where were you born and where are you currently living? Born in Fiji, living in Melbourne. What are the last 5 songs you Shazmmed? Sometimes – the Drones, 1977 Ana Tijoux, Welcome to the world – Gorillaz ft Snoop Dog, The Neighborhood –…

Griffin Colapinto Whatever Beach

“Whatever Beach: Griffin Colapinto” All along the California coastline (but mostly San Clemente)

Griffin Colapinto on both sides of the San Clemente pier. Long the ever-lasting grom, this looks to show signs of...
What Youth Recommends Kevin Terpening Burp skateboarding

“Burp” starring Kevin Terpening Shot entirely on iPhone 6s

One week in LA with Kevin Terpening shot entirely on an iPhone 6s. All the tools you need. Watch Fairly...
Dane Reynolds, Surfing, Quiver

Go inside Dane Reynolds’ Garage A close look at Sealtooth’s quiver

Here is a 15-minute tour of Dane’s garage and the dozens and dozens of surfboards he houses in that garage....
Cosmic Creek, The Allah-Lahs

The Allah-Las at Cosmic Creek Salt Creek turned Cosmic on Saturday and Sunday

Prom was not the coolest thing that happened this Saturday. Every year at Salt Creek Beach, which is nestled in...
what youth kanoa igarashi

A Japanese Man: Kanoa Igarashi Interview and profile from the pages of What Youth Issue 14

I grew up up watching Kanoa Igarashi surf. He was a true American surf grom in my hometown of Huntington...
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Dylan Rieder, London 2010 Back Den 090

“if your life is all about skateboarding then i hope you’re ready to bleed. dylan rieder bleeds, and skateboarding is...
Radical Class, cooking, eating in Mexico

Radical Class: Eat on the run in Mexico A life-changing marinade and a barbecue built of good vibes

Every year around April and May I start to get the itch to go south. For the past six or...
what youth surfing indonesia

The Indian Ocean Spotlight: beach parties, waves and Scandinavian women Collected Thoughts 101

The Indian Ocean is back in the spotlight. Swells are stacking up and surfers are busy paying excess baggage on...
what youth recommends austyn gillette huf 2

A Little Austyn Gillette for your day Three clips is all we need

Austyn Gillette is a modern renaissance man. A bonafide one man band. Skating, acting, hosting, pranking, making music etc. You...
what youth recommends bleached interview

Interview with Bleached On their new, darker and more honest album Welcome to the Worms

These riot girls have spent the past couple of years growing into a sound and image that is as real...
what youth matt meola surfing

Fade to Purple Starring Matt Meola A new clip made entirely of part-ending worthy clips

Seriously, this is getting out of control. These Maui guys are island cowboys swayed by no trends, surf to the...
what youth recommends lefts with wardo

Wardo and Lee Wilson at Deserts Mesmerizing backhand tube riding by the best

Chris Ward has a psychedelically perfect approach to one of the world’s best (and shallowest) lefts. Desert Point is the...
what youth recommends dream steeple trailer, Vissla

Watch the trailer for “Dream Steeple” An all new surfing thriller from Vissla Films

Check this trailer for a new film coming from the creative minds at Vissla. Starring their newly-grown cast of characters including...
Brixton broadcast Aquarian Blood in Chicago

Watch Aquarian Blood in Chicago Memphis rock in Chicago during the Brixton Broadcast

These Brixton Broadcast shows are becoming a highlight of our year. Going to some cities and places we never thought...
License to Chill Episode 1 Mason Ho

License to Chill starring Mason Ho Episode 1: Burger Goes to Bali starring Mason, Tom Curren and Cheeseburger

I don’t think anything this good has come out in a long time. Lost and Mason and Curren and Burger…in...
what youth recommends yago dora surfing

Give Yago Dora 8 Minutes The next step in Yago’s progression: Lots of Flow

We’ve come to expect a lot from Yago Dora. From his Adolescents part, to coming along to the frozen beaches...
Willian Finnegan, surfing, music, Kirra

Finnegan on the sounds of surfing Pulitzer Prize winner William Finnegan speaks to Pitchfork about music and surfing

“The soundtrack for surfing, especially since shortboards in ’68, is rock n roll. That’s what it is.” William Finnegan wrote...
Jerry Hsu, skateboarding, photography

Jerry Hsu on his photography Great insight from interview with Solo Skateboard Magazine in support of photo show: A Love Like Mine is Hard to Find

Jerry Hsu’s solo show A Love Like Mine is Hard to Find is currently in Berlin. He recently chatted to...
what youth recommends ty segall music

Listen to GØGGS Ty Segall’s new punk band rips

That’s right. Ty Segall has yet another band. But this one may be the most punk thing he’s ever done,...
what youth recommends soli baily

Watch Soli Bailey at Cloudbreak Riding all sorts of sleds and drawing really rad lines

Soli Bailey is another guy we’re taking on the road next month. And boy are we glad we are. His...
what youth back den mark gonzales

Mark Gonzales, Oahu, Circa ’80s Back Den 089

“being on the same team as the gone (‘vision’ in the ’80s) was better then getting your boxes. skateboarding with the...

We’re in Norway With Chippa Wilson Adidas brought us to Stockholm and Riksgränsen to hang with Keegan Valaika, Louif Paradis and Jake Blauvelt

We said yes again. And now we’re in Scandinavia. Adidas invited us to join them on a trip to Norway...
Luke Hynd, Surfing, Ireland

Watch Luke Hynd in “The Craic” A dark and stormy ride through Ireland

Luke Hynd is coming on a trip with us next month. And we’re pretty excited about that prospect. The Australian goofy...
Slow Club, music

Listen to “Ancient Rolling Sea” Comedown music for the end of your weekend by Slow Club

Rock ‘n’ roll will always soothe my soul, but sometimes a woozy, wistful dose of blues-infused pop does the body...

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