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Blast from the Past – Chaz Pineda

Here’s a bunch of raw unedited footage – sorta throwaway – that hasn’t been seen featuring Chaz Pineda. Skateboarding misses you. Filmed By James Truesdale

5-17-13 – WEEKEND HYPE

Get hyped to shred your life away!! Ft. Evan Mutter, Brendan Keaveny, Chris Coogan, Chris Gregson, Chris LaRue, and Damian Lynch with a gnarly ender at W.S.V.T

Vortex Thursday

Here’s a bunch of photos I’ve taken on my phone featuring Gregson, LaRue, Stearns, Keaveny, Ward, Hooker, and more homies!

The Hype Train – Full Length online

Here it is, The Hype Train video in it’s full length. Typical Culture presents a D.I.Y. Skateboarding film by Zack Dowdy. Featuring Chris Russell, Skreech, Greg Zamarripa, Frank Shaw, Chris Gregson, Brendan Keaveny, Connor Getzlaff, Ricky Holderby, and Little Chris. This video wouldn’t of been possible without Bario Mike. Entirely...

5-11-13 – WEEKEND HYPE

Get your weekly dosage of hype! Featuring Macintosh, Boggle, Mourning, Mack, and Beaver.

Connor “Skooter” Getzlaff – Full Part

Here’s Skooter’s part from The Chateau video! Skooter knows how to skate for fun with such a good approach to everything, you’ll going to want to go get some yourself!

Fun with the boys

Hitting the Kelly residence mini-ramp with Skooter, Jeff Ward & Allen Young!

Hesh Park – Mash Up

Arty Glass his Ocean Beach’s “hesh park” to get some clips with the local homies!

WEEKEND HYPE – 5/3/13

It’s time to get hyped! go shred your weekend away. Ft. Trevor Ward, taylor, chris mcdonald, tyler, and slowmofilm/edit: james truesdale

Typical Culture X Gulling Trucks

The Gullwing team is centrally located right here in San Diego for the most part, so here are a few riders doing there thing, within the mix of Typical Culture! Ft. Skooter, Keith Baldassare, Shaun Ross and Jeff Ward. Film/Edit: James Truesdale

4-27-13 WEEKEND HYPE

Good times in San Diego skateboarding with these dudes, and there bound to get you hyped one way or another!

Typical Culture At Tum Yeto

Tum-Yeto was nice enough to have us over for a session last week. Ft. Dowdy, Connor Getzlaff, Chris Coogan, JJ Rice, Little Chris, Greg Zamarripa, Luis Sedano, and Mason Merlino.

4/20/13 – WEEKEND HYPE

It’s Saturday, it’s beautiful here in San Diego! Check out some footage of Trevor Ward, Skooter, Brandon Perelson, Chris Coogan, Allen Young, Jeff Ward, and Beaver to get hyped!!!

The Hype Train – Frank Shaw

Frank Shaw was originally supposed to share a part with Skreech in The Hype Train video but ended up coming out with the longest part in the whole video. Killing it from Meford, OR. It was a blast traveling with Frank and filming this part. Get the full length video...

Lurkville – WEEKEND HYPE

Here’s the Lurkville crew with some weekend hype footage, go hit the streets this weekended! Featuring: Brendan Keaveny, David Cobb, Chris LaRue, and Dolan Stearns.

Typical Culture – Issue #3

Here’s the beginning of the old – putting all our past issues online. Issue 3 features Ben Raybourn on the cover with a Frontside Ollie. Inside the zine you’ll find a Chris Gregson article, Channel St San Pedro article, Kevin Kowalski’s D.I.Y. Backyard, The Hype Train in Arizona, Frank Shaw...

Bryan Schaefer

His name is Bryan and he’ll 50-50 your face. Here’s Bryan Schaefer’s part from The Chateau Video Film/Edit: Truesdale

3/29/13 – WEEKEND HYPE

This week we have Trevor Ward, Jj Rice, Jeff Ward, Aaron Moore, Mikey Gray, Tbone, and Beaver getting you hyped to go shred!

Typical Culture – Issue #4

So here’s our first web version of our print zine. We’re planning on getting back issues (1,2, & 3) up as well too! So if you don’t live in San Diego, and can’t afford $5 for a print copy. Well you’re just in luck! Just check out the flip-book below...

The Chateau Ho! Full Length

A San Diego homie skateboarding video by James Truesdale. Showcasing the skateboarding from skateboarders that all lived and hung out at The Chateau house downtown San Diego. Featuring Kenny Mohr, Tyrone Olson, Connor Getzlaff, Mikey Gray, Aaron More, Bryan Schaefer, Daniel Taylor, Chris Coogan, Timmy Thompson, Jeremey Abrams.

The Hype Train – Zack Dowdy

Here’s my part from The Hype Train video, I feel a little weird posting it myself but fuck it. Thanks to all the homies that worked on this project with me, it was truly a blast! Full length video available now: http://www.typicalculture.com/hypetrain Filmed by: James Truesdale, Chris Gregson, Brendan Keaveny,...

Zine Release Party Recap

Here are some photos from issue #4 zine release party at Live Wire. Thanks to Pizzeria Luigi’s & Live Wire for being so rad and putting up with us! Photos by: Chris McDonald Started outside. That’s a make. James Truesdale, no-comply wallriding. Trevor Ward, 50-50 right outside. Got a little...

4/16/13 – WEEKEND HYPE

Get hyped to go shred! Here’s a long one!<3 FILM/EDIT: James Truesdale

TC #4 Zine Release Party

Here’s a quick clip to hype up Saturday night at the Livewire Bar. We’ll be showing some exclusive footage: plus the Hype Train video and The Chateau video. As well as Free Piazza provided by Luigiz. The first 35 people to show up get free zines!

The Hype Train – Connor Getzlaff & Ricky Holderby

Here’s Skooter and Ricky’s part. Shredding to some Shocking Blue. Connor Getzlaff & Ricky Holderby’s part from The Hype Train video. Full length available now for $5 download $10 DVD – http://www.typicalculture.com/hypetrain Filmed&Edited By: Zack Dowdy Additional Filming: Troy Sanders & James Truesdale

Typical Culture #4 Release Party

We’re finally wrapping up Issue #4 of Typical Culture. Cruise out next Saturday to Livewire bar for cold beers & warm friends. First 35 people to show up get free zines! And PIZZA?! The Hype Train video will be showing as well as The Chataeu Video.. plus exclusive never seen...

3/8/13 – WEEKEND HYPE

It’s time to get hyped! Here’s more raw footage, of San Diego spots and shreddings.Film/Edit: James Truesdale

One Night Stand – Beaver

A new feature to Typical Culture called “One Night Stand” starting the first one with San Diego and Memorial Skatepark local Beaver. Guest Appearance: Peter Smolik Film/Edit: James Truesdale

Pineapple’s Big 50th

Doug Saladino is one inspiring person, who has personally influenced me so much. I really don’t know if I would still be skating without this dude! Come down to W.S.V.T. March 30th to Celebrate his big 50!!!

The Hype Train Northwest Tour Pt.4

This is the final chapter of our month long journey in the great Northwest filming for The Hype Train video, full length video available now. Full length video features: Chris Gregson, Little Chris, Frank Shaw, Skreech, Brendan Keaveny, Greg Zamarripa, Ricky Holderby, Connor Getzlaff, Zack Dowdy, Chris Russell, and more....

3/1/13 – WEEKEND HYPE

It’s friday, time to get hyped. Go shred your weekend away, wither your boss likes it or not! Ft. Keith Baldassare, Chris Coogan, Dowdy, John Walsh, Cameron Siters, Beaver, JJ Rice, Danny boy, and Mogley. Film/Edit: James Truesdale http://www.typicalculture.com

The Hype Train – Northwest Tour Part 3.

We headed up the great Northwest for a month long journey with Skreech, Chris Russell, Greg Zamarripa, Chris Gregson, Ricky Holderby, Slurk, Little Chris, Ian Stribling, Frank Shaw and more friends. On a mission to finish up the filming for The Hype Train video which is available now: typicalculture.com/hypetrain Filmed/Edited...

2/22/13 – WEEKEND HYPE

GO SHRED YOUR LIFE AWAY!!! Featuring: Chris Coogan, Kenny Mohr, James Truesdale, Mikey Grey, Connor Getzlaff, Mike Santa Fe, and Beever. Filmed/Edit: James Truesdale

The Hype Train – Northwest Tour Part 2.

Here’s part 2 of our adventures to the great northwest. Hitting Hood River, Yakima, Carnation, Seattle, and Orcas Island. Check back Monday for Marginal Way + Montana and Idaho. We headed up the great Northwest for a month long journey with Skreech, Chris Russell, Greg Zamarripa, Chris Gregson, Ricky Holderby,...

The Hype Train – Northwest Tour Part 1.

The Hype Train – Chris Russell

Chris Russell’s part from The Hype Train video is online now. The Hype Train full length video is available now for $5 download $10 DVD – http://www.typicalculture.com/hypetrain Filmed&Edited By: Zack Dowdy

The Hype Train – Available Now

The Hype Train premieres have been a blast, now it’s time to let everyone enjoy (hopefully) the Hype Train Video. Click here on how to download/buy the video now.

Brendan Keaveny funraiser t-shirt

BK has had some unfortunate luck this year with gnarly medical bills from skate injuries to even more bills from the corrupt legal system. Brendan is the last person to ever ask for help, he’s a true go getter and is always motivated to make it happen, regardless of any...

Wizard Bloody Wizard X The Hype Train premiere

Bring your Valentine, don’t be scared!! We’re having a double showing of the new Blood Wizard video Wizard Bloody Wizard and The Hype Train video this Thursday at Pizzeria Luigi’s in Golden Hills, San Diego at 8PM – Free – All Ages – and good pizza/beer too. 1137 25th Street...

2-1-13 – WEEKEND HYPE

It’s February 2013 already! Get hyped to go shred this weekend with Brendan Keaveny, Skooter, Sam Hitz, Kay, Keith Baldassare, Mikey Gray, Remy, Tbone, Beaver, and JJ Rice Film/Edit by James Truesdale

The Hype Train premier photos

Photos by Chris McDonald .. I’m on the road right now so don’t have time to write any captains so make you own, so many awesome photo and shots!! Headed back from Portland soon.. good times in SF too, thank you everyone!

The Hype Train premiere – After party.

Tomorrow marks the day of the official Hype Train premier .. come join us after at Captain Keno’s.

The Hype Train video premier

It’s finally time, premiering The Hype Train video on Thursday, January 24th 2013 at La Paloma Theater in Encinitas, Calif. Then we’re heading up to SF and PDX to premier and shred as well! Hope to see all the homies aboard the train

Well i was hiding behind bushes in the train yard…

well i was hiding behind bushes in the train yard but now i’ve jumped on this mother fucking hype train! Waylon Hendricks – Beer Chug!

1-18-13 – WEEKEND HYPE

Get hyped to get shred! This weeks Weekend Hype features Mikey Gray, James Truesdale, Santa Fe, Brendan Keaveny, Skooter, Zack Dowdy, Chris Coogen, Keith Baldassare, and some guy with a shotgun.

Checking-In Cyril Palmer

Cyril is one of those kids you see at the park and think, “damn this shredder is smooth wonder if he could skate the rough streets?” After catching Cyril cruising the park a bunch I figure ask if he wants to roll out and venture the big city. Ended up...

Lowcard – The Hype Train extras

Lowcard has teamed up with us to put out this montage of extra footage that didn’t make it into the hype train video. Typical Culture X Lowcard Mag present some extra footage from The Hype Train video premiering January 24th in San Diego at La Paloma Theater at 8pm. Then...

Typical Culture XMas 2012

Kenny Mohr, Paul Sewell, Tom Jurusik, Mikey Gray, Chris Coogen, and James Truesdale decided to have a hail santa Xmas with all the boys, a flat rail, box and qp – what could be any better?

The Hype Train – Screenshots

Here are a few screen grabs I took while editing the video the last couple days..

Photo-Issue #21

Marisa Del Santo, Diaster. Photo: Kyle Seidler

Networking – The Hype Sides

Check out some interviews and photos with Skreech, Chris Gregson, Frank Shaw, and Chris Russell. Along with a 3 minute Hype Sides video on NetworkSkate.

No Brainer filming in SD

Some of the L.A. Homies came down to get some footage for their new video “No Brainer” Photos By: Chris McDonald

Art/Photo show re-cap

Chris McDonald has some killer shots from the Hype Train art/photo show.

WSVT Sesh Today

Fun Sesh today at wsvt. Little C and Ricky Holderby are back! Hitz, Wes, Pkid, Tyler and more cruised too.

Hype Train Photo/Art Show Re-cap

A huge thanks is in order to Gelato Vero Caffe for letting us throw our Photo/Art show upstairs of the caffe. Thanks to everyone who came through and showed support, we ended up raised $400.

WEBTRASH – Poland D.I.Y.

Photos & Words: Piotr Drzastwa

11-9-12 Weekend Hype

Here’s some leftover footage from The Hype Train northwest tour. Featuring Little Chris, Connor Getzlaff, Frank Shaw, and Skreech.

Hype Train Photo/Art Exhibit

Next Friday the 16th we’re throwing a art/photo gallery exhibit at Gelato Vero Caffe, located 2 blocks up from W.S.V.T. on Washington St and the corner of India St. With tons of killer photos from Greg Zamarripa from our month long journey filming throughout the northwest, as well as rad...

Photo-Issue #20

Little Chris, Tailslide. Photo: Greg Zamarripa

Checking In – Trevor Ward

Photos: Chris McDonald | Interivew: Zack Dowdy I met Trevor through Chris McDonald when he came down here to San Diego on a mission to shred. He’s got one of the best personality’s you could ask for in a friend, skateboarder, or overall human. Doesn’t give a fuck about the...

Portfolio Check – Brian Fick

Brian Fick has been a inspiration to myself and many others especially in the San Diego region. He never cool guyed anyone or thought of himself higher then us. We (Brandon/Alex Perelson, Josh Stafford, and the rest of us at the Clairemont skatepark) would always watch Brian shred the bowl...

The Hype Train – Northwest Tour

We hit the road one last time to finish some filming for the next Typical Culture video “The Hype Train” while enjoying some nature and primitive camping along the way, for a month long. We hit Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Utah, and Nevada. Along for the ride was myself, Greg...

Checking-In Tyler Lee

Tyler is Dope. I’ve been shooting with him for a few years now. Lee is always smiling and having a good time. Left arm 3 times broken, elbow snap, and shoulder crush, nothing gonna stop this kid. Just about anywhere we roll Tyler gets his licks and even those strange...

W.S.V.T SHITTER JAM

Here are some photos of the fundraiser “Shitter Jam” held at Washington St, photos by Mason Stroberg.

Las Vegas Bound

We headed out to the desert known as Las Vegas with Chris Gregson, Drew Dezort, Frank Shaw, and friends. It was really hot, so we skated fast and short.

Blogging from Oregon

Headed up to Oregon with Chris Russell, Frank Shaw, and Little Chris with intentions to get some footage for The Hype Train video, along with a freestyle agenda to shred with whoever was in town at the time.

The Hype Train Blog Post

The Hype Train video is in progress, we’ve been all over trying to collect footage from different spots and have fun freestylin on the way. We’re expected to have the video premier at the end of October 2012. Skreech and Frank Shaw just got on board for having a shared...

Issue #3 Release BBQ

Thanks to everyone who came out, it was a great time. A lot of homies cruised by picked up a zine, grabbed some food and shared some good times. Lots of mashing and lots of zorching. Thanks skateboarding, you rule.