blade or die

Nearly six weeks ago, I put together a list of 10 books every guy should read. But in the tradition of bullshit that are list stories, I didn’t read one of them. It was The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. I finally read it. It’s an odd book, which is why it continues to attract such […]

Y’all seen that new Shredwesier shit? You better have at least heard of it otherwise, well, sorry about your head injury that put you into a coma for so long. Here’s a glimpse of what you missed: ORDER “SHREDWEISER AMERICAN TOUR” DIRECT FROM DAFICK. But if you didn’t back it via Kickstarter and feel the […]

Not too long ago I had the opportunity to meet a great man. He’s died since then, but his impact on the world he inhabited for 93 years continues to spread his legacy: from advances in scientific research, inquisitions into the English language, and a foundation in a family that does not fault. But in […]

If you’ve got a Billy O’Neill pro anything—skate, wheel, frame, etc.—hold onto that shit because they won’t be making anymore. At the age of 30, on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014, Billy “Fish” O’Neill announced via Facebook that he would be retiring from professional rollerblading. After a lifetime of showing rollerblading how big gaps can be […]

You guys watch the debate between scientist Billy Nye and creationist Ken Ham? Did you sit back with an open mind? Did you honestly think, “Well, I’m rooted in my beliefs, but I’m interested in what the other side has to offer?” No, no you didn’t. Why? Maybe you’re an atheist looking for vindication from […]

Okay, so that headline is bullshit. It was just meant to grab your attention. Yes, this column is about Richie Eisler’s rollerblading, but it’s also about how eager people are to write catchy headlines. Hell, it’s good business on the internet. So, to bring you up to speed if you’re new, Richie Eisler put up […]

Last weekend was the third installment of The Blading Cup. It was, as it always has been, a damn good time filled with tons of homies, beer, days in the sun, and nights spent running around the east end of downtown Santa Ana, Calif. You might have heard about it if you read the article […]

Long before the world knew what a cock pushup was, or before chickens became robots, a single cinematic orchestra would conduct itself into the hearts of many, yet immortalized by few. Yes, I’m talking about the reason why you can’t hear one bro call another “brah,” without responding, “Did he just call you a piece […]