Welcome to the first instalment of Screen Time. This is a new feature we’ll drop on you sporadically filled with top-tier web content we have selected for you. Screen time is a loaded term these days, this list of essential viewing should make you wince less when that weekly report pops up. Replace doomscrolling by setting aside time for some things which have recently hit the infobahn that you may have missed. This isn’t meant to be a comprehensive rundown of everything that’s happened, simply some things we have enjoyed that we think you will too…
Quartersnacks – Favourite Spot with Dom Henry
We didn’t want you to miss this one. When Dom’s “favourite part” for Quartersnacks dropped it marked a moment for us. So much great content had landed in our lap in the space of a few days, and this was the icing on the cake, it planted the seed for curating this selection for you. Farran Golding did a sterling job putting this together. Clicking on the clip above wiil transport you to the video piece he created, We recommend heading over to Quartersnacks also to read Paul Shier’s thoughtful words about Dom Henry’s campaign at the tail end of Fairfield as we know it, and the reason for it’s decline. This piece is of course filled with Dom’s footage that was primarily filmed by Quentin Guthrie & Rich Smith, but is backed up by archival footage from Dan Magee, Josh Stewart, Adam Todhunter, Jacob Harris, James Cruickshank, Ethan De Lacy, and Chris Aylen, as well as photos shot by Dominic Marley and Wig Worland. We thoroughly enjoyed this one.
Guy Mariano Bobshirt Interview
Bobshirt interviews are always on point, and this is one of the best yet. Tim Anderson, as always, gets right into it with one of the best to ever do it, making way for over an hour of stories. These dip right back to every skateboarding expedition being a front row seat to Mark Gonzales’ exponential progression and chart his career from his first appearance. Switch 360 flips, Slash’s credit card, Axions, and even a Bobshirt. This is essential viewing.
Mike Arnold’s Thrasher “Mike vs Bike” Video
About a month ago adidas Skateboarding dropped the “Dae Trip” video which teamed up Daewon Song with three striped team mate Mike Arnold. This part filmed and edited by Jacob Harris did a good job of showing their unique talents. The penultimate trick in this was Mike’s fakie flip through a bike frame at Lloyd’s in Bristol. Something which flashes by. It turns out that the process behind this was an epic undertaking which is where Mike Vs Bike comes in. Find out more about this moment captured by Phil Parker with an alternative angle from Arthur Hill. For more insights into Mike’s process check out Backstory: Nick Jensen & Mike Arnold.
The Nine Club JOey Suriel Interview
This is another interesting interview full of insights from what was a golden era of time for many of us. For his episode of The Nine Club Joey Suriel gives us more than a peek behind the curtain of what was happening. His story is a rich one interwoven with many people, companies, and eras. It was amazing finding out more about the Menace days, this company was short lived but made a huge impact on the skateboard industry. This moment can never be repeated but it’s amazing seeing things like this Lucien Clarke part paying homage to the Menace part in 20 Shot Sequence in the best way. This Joey Suriel interview is full of history, and some great stories.
Rodney Mullen on Hawk Vs Wolf
Tony Hawk and Jason Ellis have been putting out their Hawk Vs Wolf podcast for a good while now, they are now nearing 150 episodes. We’re not sure if this podcast is on your radar but if not that’s a lot of bingeable material at your fingertips. Episode 137 came out a couple of months ago now but still felt it’s one we’d like to direct you to for this first run of web selects. This interview is with skateboarding pioneer Rodney Mullen, an inspiration with a new lease of life. There are some great nuggets in here including a glove tip for spinning 360, and a Swatch demo with a twist. Definitely set some time aside for this one.
“Down By Law” by Paul Young
When we spoke to Aaron Herrington recently he mentioned having a part in the bank for this Paul Young project and it didn’t disappoint. Down By Law is our video pick for this first instalment of Screen Time. It’s one which has demanded a few rewatches already. If you enjoy watching this East Coast masterpiece then definitely take in this Village Psychic article which overthinks some of the intricacies. Thanks for getting this far, we hope some of these recommendations improve your screen time if they haven’t already.
Related reading: Paul Shier Interview, Isolation Station: Dom Henry, Tim Anderson Bobshirt Interview, Tony Hawk Interview, Rodney Mullen Interview