Our new series ‘Let it Kill You’ premieres with a highly anticipated episode featuring Los Angeles' own Mike “Lottie” Gigliotti. This episode delves into the story behind Lottie’s Skateshop, exploring Mike’s unparalleled approach to his craft and providing an in-depth look at his journey to becoming one of the most recognizable skate artists of our time.
In our next episode of Let It Kill You, we meet up with Ryan Townley, an icon for Welcome Skateboards and a strong figurehead in the world of skateboarding.
Step into the world of Michael Sieben, where art and skateboarding collide in a journey spanning over two decades. As an illustrator and fine artist since 1998, Sieben co-founded Bueno Skateboards and remains a driving force behind Austin's enduring Roger Skateboards. Not only is he the editor at Thrasher magazine, where he's penned columns and created illustrations for over 20 years, but he's also a staunch resident of Austin, TX, resisting the lure of California's skate scene.
Max Schaaf has been a household name in professional skateboarding for over 30 years. He honed his craft of vert skating in isolation on a vert ramp inside a warehouse rented by his mother, Ramona, in Oakland, CA. Max quickly became a formidable force in the skateboarding world and played a crucial role in the inception of Real Skateboards, a powerhouse company founded by Tommy Guerrero of the Bones Brigade and Jim Thiebaud.
In our most anticipated episode yet of LET IT KILL YOU, we dive into the journey of Arto Saari, a true legend in the world of skateboarding.
Nora Vasconcellos moved from Pembroke, Massachusetts, to Southern California in pursuit of a career as a professional skateboarder. Though it was a tough transition—sharing a bed with her mom while adjusting to a new environment—her perseverance paid off. She connected with Welcome Skateboards at the brand's inception, marking the beginning of an extraordinary journey.
If you were a skateboarder in the early 2000s, chances are you grew up on Jon Miner’s work. The visionary behind iconic projects like This is Skateboarding, Kids in Emerica, Stay Gold, and more, Miner helped define a generation of skate videos. Skaters couldn’t get enough of his signature look and feel — raw, stylish, unforgettable.
Dr. Cliff Kapono is not your average surfer. A Native Hawaiian, professional wave rider, and molecular bioscientist, Cliff fuses science, culture, and a deep love for the ocean in ways no one else does. Director Ben McQueen travels to Hilo to uncover what drives Cliff’s mission, capturing powerful moments and reflections from legends like Gerry Lopez, Rob Machado, Tony Alva, and Arto Saari. The result is an intimate look at a man forging a unique path—both in the lab and out in the lineup.