On the Crail Couch with The Illusion, part 2. As you might guess, this guy had plenty more amazing things to say. I think skateboarding has just found its new spiritual leader.
Lucas challenges the archives over at T-World.
Today is Rickk Howard’s Birthday. Please celebrate accordingly and send us photos or video of you rejoicing on this most joyous day. Best one wins something Rickk’s related. Send them here.
Koston didn’t stunt double on this one.
Mini Top 5 (trad.)
Bill Strobeck’s Top 5 things about staying with Alex Olson
1. Seeing a creature in it’s natural habitat is funny
2. His place is a block away from the Fairfax flea market. Basically I now have enough denim jackets and cowboy hats to make a western movie
3. He is moving out so he’s pawning mad stuff onto me at the moment. I took 1 of the 1,235,251,646 things he offered
4. He acts “out” for fun when he’s alone with me so I got some great chip-n-dale photos for everyone to see
5. He doesn’t know but I’m gunna ask him today to bring me down there for a Crail Couch
Alex’s friend Mikey (not Carroll, but Gigliotti) posted a video featuring young Olson, Yaje, Dill, shit even Hosoi. Some iPhone gems in here.
Q&A Section
From: Stephen Lipuma,
Q: Is this the hand of the Gonz or what?
A:Not sure it’s his hand, but I’d like to think they’re talking about the man. —Aaron
Send your questions here.
Stevie, Robbie, Ronnie and Mighty, not the boy band, but the Clip of the Day. This was filmed after they were done skating and I made them go back and do it all again. Kids these days.
Justin Eldridge’s photos from his film trip to China covers this week’s Guest Front Page Poster.
Happy Birthday Gav!
And yeah Malto!
QUOTE:
“I thought the economy was dead, but I guess the rare economy is good.”—Ben Colen after seeing the block long line for Supreme this morning
The Rick Howard RH 2011 by Lakai.
David and Endo, for celebrating Mike Carroll’s birthday in such a righteous manner you both shall be receiving your color choice of this top from the Carroll’s signature Fourstar collection.
Video Interview 6 of 6. C-Rob on Hot Chocolate.
Thanks for celebrating Carroll’s birthday with us yesterday. Not sure if you had as much fun as he did, but nevertheless here’s our winners. David Newbrough strokes it to a tribute to a classic Carroll graphic:
And Endo Rosales has the masks and the moves:
David and Endo, we’ll tell you what you won tomorrow.
The Cheeks in Nicaragua? Weird.
Wallride 22’s first round of Chocolate One-Offs are now available.
Today is Mike Carroll’s Birthday. Please celebrate accordingly and send us photos or video of you rejoicing on this most joyous day. Best one wins something. Send them here.
We’re demoing it up at Stevie Perez’ local not this weekend, but the next one.
Q&A Section
From: Thomas Gonzales,
Q: Do you know this guy? Gideon Saucillo! He told me he used to work with Transworld, skated with Guy Mariano, Paulo Diaz, Chico, and the Neighborhood guys!? Fool said he had designed a Royal logo, and knows Carroll.
A: Hey I know that dude! —Guy
Send your questions here.
On the Crail Couch with The Illusion. If you don’t know, here’s a little intro. He’s an amazing person, straight up.
In addition to launching their new site, showcasing their Fall ’11 line, and celebrating 15 Year Anniversary, Fourstar Clothing also welcomes Ishod Wair to the team a new commercial.
Max talks shop over at Slap.
Wayne falls down, goes boom. Hope he can hang.
Congratulations to Elijah for getting the front of Skateboarder Magazine’s interview ish.
Reda and Carroll are in my office right now. But in a strange twist of fate, Reda is stretching and Carroll is eating.
Hershel’s Greatest Miss #45, After-Skate Mini Series: Olson Spice, BA One and Malto Sport.
A Koston Top 5 from Wallride, just in case you missed it.
Q&A Section
From: Craig Clark
Q: Could you ask Raven who his favorite bowl/park skater is?
A: Grant Taylor! —Raven Tershy
Send your questions here.
I used the phrase “mission statement” twice today. Fuck!
QUOTE:
“Damn! He should hit a foam pit before trying to commit like that.”—Rudy Johnson in response to this
Mini Top 5 with Alex Olson…kinda.
By the way he’s going by Alexander now, his full name, not just Alex, which is the first serious step to becoming a serious artist.
The Girl and Chocolate teams will be demonstrating at the NoHo Park come the 3rd of September. Host by valley stalwarts ValSurf.
Q&A Section
From: Craig Clark
Q: Why did Gavin ever quit skating? Just rewatched the vids Hershel posted. He ripped.
A: My insecurities got the best of me. There was a time when I was really comfortable on a skateboard and then there was a time I felt that I wasn’t what I used to be. I was my worst critic! It didn’t help when you’re skating with Rick Howard, Guy, Rudy, and Kostface. Those dudes seemed to always progress and I felt like I couldn’t do shit. Especially switch, that killed me single handedly. I can’t do anything with my left hand, well, maybe one thing :). —The Gav
QUOTES:
“Is weed that popular?”—Johannes
“Seems to sell a lot of skateboards.”—Hershel
Video Interview 5 of 6. BA on Yeah Right!
That’s right, Hershel is back to his normal job of walking around barefoot, missing great and skating the park, of course. Thanks for filling in bud!
Jefferson Starship, Track 5, Side A. It’s gotta be good, right? Thanks Lew!
Mikemo goes switch big for the books.
Q&A Section
From: John Sabatino
Q: A question for anybody, maybe Carroll. What famous mid 90′s schoolyard is getting a facelift?
A: Wallenburg.—Mike Carroll
Send your questions here.
Not sure if I’d be comfortable referring to my good homies as the good homie.
New Girl One Offs coming out this week!
Winner of the BYOC contest is Hunter Gray, he correctly guessed “Bring Your Own Computer” Congrats!
An honorable mention goes to Augusta Furr who also guessed correctly ( Sorry Augusta, Hunter beat ya…)
Thanks for everyone who entered there were some good ones in there.
Spike’s been hanging out with Jay-Z and Kanye cutting up Maybach’s and blowing shit up.
DQM x Girl x Lakai Everyday is now available for your viewing pleasure and your feet.
Shoes available online from the DQM store.
TWS does One Day With Biebel
BYOC contest ends today, winner announced on Monday.
Gavin Gallery or Gav-llery.
QUOTE:
“Hershel sucks, he hasn’t even mentioned me yet.” – The Gav
Koston getting goofy on the latest Manolo’s Tapes.
Three honorable mentions from yesterday’s BYOC contest.
“Better Yet Order Chinese”
“Bet You Olson Can”
“Be Your Own Crailtap”
Friday is the deadline for entries.
Hey Ringer, here’s some more info on the sun.
That’s all I got today.
Hi Aaron.
QUOTE:
“You wanted sports you got it.” – Rickk
First off, Aaron wanted me to make sure it was clear that I (Hershel) am doing the Randoms this week.
Don’t worry Aaron, I’m feeding it, walking it, and cleaning up it’s poop.
We had over 500 responses to the BYOC Contest so far and no one is even close. Think outside the box people…
Here’s the top 5 Honorable mentions so far:
“Bring Your Own Canadian”
“Bring Yoon Orange Chicken”
“Bring Your Own Caption”
“Bring Your Own Carroll”
“Build Your Own Canoe”
A fractured rib and a skatepark full of gear doesn’t stop Elijah from getting his.
Wanna give a shout out to the Ringer, Sanger, and Ben There… This bright blue page is real nice.
QUOTE:
“That was easy”—The red button from Staples on my desk.
This week’s Guest Front Page Poster is the giant metal filing cabinets in the cubicle next to me. AKA The Girl Skateboards Photo archives.
Supra Distribution is giving away an entire collection of Fourstar gear! Check out their site for details on how to enter.
Skateboarder Magazine hosted a skate clinic for the A.Skate Foundation this weekend at the Girl park.
Whomever correctly figures out the acronym that is today’s motto wins this awesome prize pack. You have till Friday to figure it out. Send your answers here.
Andie Henry’s here.
QUOTE:
“Bring it!”—Aaron about about me (Hershel) doing the randoms this week.
Hershel’s Greatest Miss #44. Dirk is hired.
Biebel and Mo work on their balancing act.
Everyone Loves Raven. At least they didn’t go the That’s so Raven route.
The Unsponsored sent us this rad video. But they’re ignoring the greatest aspect of not being sponsored—you don’t have to film.
From MJ, “This clip will have you rolling. Put it on The Tap! Make a reference to Rickk or something. This is gold. Love ya bud!”
Kenny and Kingshit go toe to toe in knowing their Asians.
Our friends at Route One carelessly let The Tap takeover.
In other takeover news, Hershel will be on Randoms duties all next week. Hope he’s okay with quoting himself.
QUOTE:
“I want lasers coming out of my eyes, not going into them.”—Hershel about getting Lasik
“I dont have time for apostrophes.”—Hershel
On the Crail Couch with Mike Carroll, again. I made him.
We beat Gullwing!
Mini Top 5 (trad.)
Alex Olson’s Top 5 things about having Bill Strobeck staying with him :
1. Always have someone to talk shit with
2. I like when he iChats me from the living room while I’m just down the hall in my bedroom
3. He doesn’t rent a car when he comes out to LA. So I put a limo hat on and he sits in the back and I drive him where he needs to go
4. Having a personal filmer because only three Quik riders live in LA
5. Dude loves telling stories
The Chrome has blessed us with an almost round robin of Girl/Lakai staff with their latest Kelly Bird posting. Can we get one of Smyth?! He rode for Think for about two minutes.
Campbell from London sent in this Warren Beatty and Cory Kennedy look alike. Was going to make a joke about a gerbil, but that’s the other dude.
QUOTE:
“I don’t even know Hershel that well.“—Malto
Clip of the Day. Mike Mo gets a few at Simi, post his Friday’s Mini Top 5.
Mo’ Mo courtesy of CCS.
The other day, Smyth and I had to explain to Carroll what Shark Week was. Always assumed that the title “Shark Week” pretty much summed it up. Are these the kind of things that get him on your shit list Ringer?
