Afternoon Interview: Louif Paradis Episode 051: We interviewed Louif in the car while driving in the Lofoten Islands in Norway
Louif Paradis won Video Part of the Year while we were in Norway with him. He’s the epitome of a get shit done guy. And while we don’t know much about snowboarding culture, we know good people, and Louif is that. Not to mention, he showed us the ropes and how to haul ass in…
Afternoon Interview: Keegan Valaika Episode 050: On competition, style and riding snow
Someone recently said: “I don’t care how you get it out, but get it out.” Fuck we like that. Because, yes, this a trip we did to Norway and Sweden and we got it out lots of ways. Skating, surfing. Museum tours. And even on the snow. But the beauty we found in this trip…
Afternoon Interview: Randy Holden Episode 049: We sit down with an underground rock lord
Randy Holden was the guitarist of famous ’70s rock band Blue Cheer. He was one of the pioneers pushing the boundaries of heavy, really loud rock ‘n’ roll. After he left Blue Cheer he recorded his own album “Population II” but the album was never officially released, but at some point it leaked unbeknown to Randy, and developed an…
Afternoon Interview: Steve Sherman Episode 048: Sherm Moments, shooting contests and the morning Andy passed away
Steve Sherman is an absolute legend in every sense of the word. He’s in the trenches documenting some of the most amazing moments in the surfing’s history. Kelly walking in on Andy eating cereal the morning of the Pipe Masters, the Momentum Generation shots, Benji Weatherly about to paddle out at massive Pipe, countless Surfing…
Afternoon Interview: LA Witch Episode 047: We spent the day in the studio with the girls of LA Witch as they record their new album
Recording studios are wild places. Knobs, lights, buttons, cords and instruments all in perfectly organized chaos all decorated with warm woods and beautiful rugs. That usually makes up the recording studio environment. And we recently found out that our neighbors at Hurley have a pretty damn legit one of these just up the street. Then…
Afternoon Interview: Lee Wilson Episode 046: Growing up in Bali, new sponsorships and the stack of dishes that changed his life
Lee Wilson has a wild story, background, look, style and accent. He is half Australian, half Indonesian, and spent a good part of his youth growing up in both. His surfing has always been unparalleled. But its come in hiccups. It was far way in Indonesia. He’d pop up in Julian Wilson videos. Or in double…
Afternoon Interview: Soli Bailey Episode 045: He’s on our current cover and he’s really damn good
Soli Bailey boarded a boat with us recently. At the time, he was relatively unknown. Obscure a bit. Interesting name. Couple pretty good clips out on him. Nothing crazy. When we returned from the trip, Soli was legend. After stating that he’s never really surfed backhand pits without grabbing rail, his performance in Everything’s Wrong…
Afternoon Interview: Craig Anderson Episode 044: On being himself, learning from your friends and leaving Quiksilver
Last year Craig Anderson and Dane Reynolds didn’t renew their contracts with Quiksilver — or with anyone for that matter. Since that time there have been rumours and swirling excitement about the potential launch of a new brand with them directly involved. A serious endeavor for some of our favorite surfers. But how could you not…
Afternoon Interview: Ryan Callinan Episode 043: We went shopping for chips and dip and talked life on the world tour. Presented by Sanuk
Ryan Callinan has had our hearts since he introduced us to his backhand whip a few years back during a trip for the Kustom Airstrike. Since then he’s gone onto be one of the world’s best, putting out elite video parts, including a very underrated part in Cluster as well as qualified for the world…
Afternoon Interview: Haydenshapes Episode 042: Hayden Cox walks us through his operation and touches on a new Collab with Vissla
Hayden Cox is probably one of the most modern shapers in the world. His label Haydenshapes is revered by all walks of surfers and collectors and pros. His team includes Craig Anderson and Creed McTaggart. And by bringing serious attention to design aesthetic to the surfboard world he’s flipped the model of shaping on it’s…
Afternoon Interview: Jake Anderson Episode 041: Goats, being a non-smoker, Tinder strategy and some skateboarding
We walked up and there were goats. On the ramp. And Coors Banquet beers all over. And Curren Caples walking around. A strange scene, but we adjusted quickly once we got a Coors full strength in our hand too. We picked Jake’s brain a bit, found out a bit more on growing up in the Ventura…
Afternoon Interview: Na-kel Smith (PT. 2) Episode 040: On skateboarding, Rapping with Earl Sweatshirt and the Freeway Challenge
Continued from part 1, this is our Afternoon Interview with Na-kel Smith, who’s part of the new Adidas film Away Days, as well as Supreme’s Cherry, Illegal Civilization and more. In this episode we touch on everything from rapping and hanging with Earl and Tyler to the freeway challenge. Watch Part 1 of our Afternoon…
