Author: Harald Reynolds
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“There’s one more thing…it’s been emotional.”
I recently moved from Milwaukee down to Chicago. In the midst of a national uprising and public health crisis, I definitely got really emotional. Now as I settle into a new life, and as I write this, scramble to get myself ready to start my new day at my 9-5, I’m feeling a lot of…
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Playing in Traffic Episode 5: James Rewolinski
I’m pleased to bring you another episode of Playing in Traffic. I was very fortunate to interview James Rewolinski, owner and operator of Labor Skateboard Shop in NYC. James grew up in Milwaukee, skating as we all normally do, then went on to work at multiple established skateboard shops around the city. After obtaining his…
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Playing in Traffic Episode 4: John McGuire
What can I say about John McGuire? The man has been places and seen things that most of us only dream about. From making art for some of the biggest companies in skateboarding to his own video parts, John has put a lifetime into skating. Having worked for companies such as Foundation, Invisible, and Zero,…
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“Playing in Traffic” Episode Three: Josh Ellis and Max Murphy
This interview was originally going to be with Josh Ellis. But he asked if we could get Max Murphy on as a special guest. Josh cited Max as “his muse,” which made sense when you think of what the two have done for Milwaukee skateboarding in the last ten years. I was fortunate enough to…
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“Playing in Traffic” Episode One: Alek Lockhart and Paul Carlson
Last May, I went out and bought an H2N zoom recorder with hopes of recapturing the spark I had as a journalist in my college years. My initial plan was to talk to skateboarders in the Midwest. However, the predominating podcasts such as The Nine Club and The Bunt caused some hesitation. How was I…
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If you’re in the streets…you’re a Streeter
I can attribute some of the best experiences I’ve had in life being out in the streets. Skating with friends, clashing with the random hero or seeing a city in motion. There’s nothing that can replace those memories of skating around all day and night. I wouldn’t trade anything for those nights standing in the…
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“Cincinnati ’19” by Drew Gricar
I sold my friend Drew my VX2100 a couple of years ago after I switched to HD. I’m glad to see someone get some more life out of it. Featuring your favorites; Patrick Murphy, Jordan Garris, Felix Guequierre, Drew Gricar, and some Ohio heads. Enjoy!
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House of Vans Detroit
Nothing beats having a park all to yourself with your friends. We were able to skate Vans’ pop-up House of Vans last weekend before it got completely nuts. Big ups to Aaron, Bill, and Sleepy for making a killer park, and Detroit for the hospitality. Already thinking about taking a trip back there… Skaters: Jordan Garris,…
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VRMN by Blake Van Egeren
I remember asking Blake about a year or so ago if he was ever going to put together another video. I grew up watching Vroman videos and always yearned for more. Finally, Blake has finished a new video and also wrote about the process. Here’s “VRMN”: VRMN from Blake Van Egeren on Vimeo. “Over the…
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The Hostage Tapes
The whole world went through insane changes this year, some may say for the worst. Then add your own personal hardships in the mix and it can make you very pessimistic. In such dark times, you need something that gives you hope. Skateboarding remains to be the light at the end of that tunnel of…