Author Topic: Simple Magic: A weekly newsletter about skateboarding and other stuff (Read 13467 times)

Simple Magic · « **Reply #210 on:** November 17, 2023, 09:53:09 AM »

Aha, Friday. There you are. This week, an epic collab with Rockstar and 7-11, The Berrics' authentic concrete, Cody Chapman's not-pro model shoe, and more.

https://simplemagic.substack.com/p/hit-the-streets-of-encinitas-simply

Thanks for reading and have a nice weekend.

Simple Magic · « **Reply #211 on:** November 24, 2023, 10:11:57 AM »

It's here. Friday. This week it's a bit of a loose one. Friendship, wheels, branding, SOTY thoughts — it's all in there if you like.

https://simplemagic.substack.com/p/just-some-buds-being-pals-simply

Thanks for reading and have a nice weekend.

Simple Magic · « **Reply #212 on:** December 01, 2023, 10:48:52 AM »

Ah, the week comes to a close. Today, some SOTYing, the slow dissolution of industry and culture, a tired and lazy grift, and a genuinely uplifting video.

https://simplemagic.substack.com/p/if-they-buy-it-they-break-it-simply

Thanks for reading and have a nice weekend.

botefdunn · « **Reply #213 on:** December 01, 2023, 03:24:39 PM »

consistently bringing it, kudos

Luddite · « **Reply #214 on:** December 01, 2023, 07:29:05 PM »

Can mods unban Simple Magic? He's hardly a spammer...

radcunt · « **Reply #215 on:** December 02, 2023, 01:39:47 AM »

Quote from: Luddite on December 01, 2023, 07:29:05 PM

Can mods unban Simple Magic? He's hardly a spammer...

He got banned? Jesus, the dude should be given gold status and some kinda kings hat.

funeral_tuxedo · « **Reply #216 on:** December 02, 2023, 05:35:56 PM »

Quote from: Simple Magic on December 01, 2023, 10:48:52 AM

Ah, the week comes to a close. Today, some SOTYing, the slow dissolution of industry and culture, a tired and lazy grift, and a genuinely uplifting video.

https://simplemagic.substack.com/p/if-they-buy-it-they-break-it-simply

Thanks for reading and have a nice weekend.

Best one so far

Simple Magic · « **Reply #217 on:** December 18, 2023, 01:42:15 PM »

It's SSOTY (Skateboarding Stories of The Year) season. Click through for a collection and celebration of some of the year's best skateboarding-related writing.

https://simplemagic.substack.com/p/ssoty-skateboarding-stories-of-the-91e

Thanks as always and happy reading.

(P.S. Thanks as well for the kind words above. It appears my ban was a glitch that the Mods helped me fix by employing an obscure technique known as "clearing your cookies." lol on me.)

Simple Magic · « **Reply #218 on:** December 29, 2023, 10:17:27 AM »

What does the future hold? Is gambling fun? Find all of the answers you seek at the link below.

https://simplemagic.substack.com/p/ive-got-5-cad-on-it-betting-on-the-3c2

Thanks for reading and have a nice rest of your year.

Simple Magic · « **Reply #219 on:** January 05, 2024, 10:15:57 AM »

The first Friday of 2024. Wow. This week, a review of a book, a video game, and a podcast. New Year, new content.

https://simplemagic.substack.com/p/a-closer-look-simply-ranked

Thanks for reading and have a nice weekend.

Simple Magic · « **Reply #220 on:** January 10, 2024, 12:14:20 PM »

After nearly three decades in the industry, Elissa Steamer finally gets the cover of a major skateboarding magazine.

https://simplemagic.substack.com/p/you-know-everything

Thanks for reading and have a good rest of your week.

Simple Magic · « **Reply #221 on:** January 19, 2024, 10:13:01 AM »

Well, well, well. It's Friday. This week, people are telling socially redeeming stories, observing strange hill bombs, pissing on my balcony (again), and more.

https://www.simplemagic.ca/january-19-2023-simply-ranked/

Thanks for reading and have a nice weekend.

Simple Magic · « **Reply #222 on:** January 26, 2024, 10:22:11 AM »

Fri..day. Yyyess. Today, Ridiculousness is one way to describe how Dyrdek treats his staff, Campos collects all the heart containers, Decenzo's ageless ACLs, some beautiful things, and more.

https://www.simplemagic.ca/ridiculousmess-simply-ranked/

Thanks for reading and have a nice weekend.

botefdunn · « **Reply #223 on:** January 26, 2024, 11:22:17 AM »

A good read, as per usual.
On the subject of aging bodies, check out Pat Duffy in last week's barcelona entry if you haven't already. He actually looks more graceful than I remember, like he finally came back from all the injuries. And this is arguably the guy who pioneered big rail skating.
I remember when virtual reality came out, joking about Duffy's odds for being able to walk past the age of 30: that was 30 years ago.

rocklobster · « **Reply #224 on:** January 28, 2024, 05:55:46 AM »

Quote from: botefdunn on January 26, 2024, 11:22:17 AM

A good read, as per usual.
On the subject of aging bodies, check out Pat Duffy in last week's barcelona entry if you haven't already. He actually looks more graceful than I remember, like he finally came back from all the injuries. And this is arguably the guy who pioneered big rail skating.
I remember when virtual reality came out, joking about Duffy's odds for being able to walk past the age of 30: that was 30 years ago.

Did he also get sober or town down the partying? I remember some photos of him a few years ago looking rough as hell.

Simple Magic · « **Reply #225 on:** January 28, 2024, 02:03:01 PM »

Quote from: botefdunn on January 26, 2024, 11:22:17 AM

A good read, as per usual.
On the subject of aging bodies, check out Pat Duffy in last week's barcelona entry if you haven't already. He actually looks more graceful than I remember, like he finally came back from all the injuries. And this is arguably the guy who pioneered big rail skating.
I remember when virtual reality came out, joking about Duffy's odds for being able to walk past the age of 30: that was 30 years ago.

Always appreciate your reading the thing.

Just watched, and wow. He definitely does. That is a wild trick to do into that big bank for a vlog at 50.

botefdunn · « **Reply #226 on:** January 28, 2024, 08:14:04 PM »

Quote from: rocklobster on January 28, 2024, 05:55:46 AM

Did he get sober or town down the partying? I remember some photos of him a few years ago looking rough as hell.

I wondered the exact same thing, about him possibly cutting back on alcohol- not because I heard anything about it, but just because he seems so healthy.

@Simple Magic also thanks for shining a light on the whole Dyrdek thing, he must have presidential ambitions with that haircut attitude.

Simple Magic · « **Reply #227 on:** February 02, 2024, 10:35:36 AM »

Quote from: botefdunn on January 28, 2024, 08:14:04 PM

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I wondered the exact same thing, about him possibly cutting back on alcohol- not because I heard anything about it, but just because he seems so healthy.

@Simple Magic also thanks for shining a light on the whole Dyrdek thing, he must have presidential ambitions with that haircut attitude.

Unfortunately, he appears to have a severe, potentially terminal case of entrepreneur brain.

Simple Magic · « **Reply #228 on:** February 02, 2024, 10:38:05 AM »

Friday, there you are. Today, a look at Rob Dyrdek's "venture creation studio," a case of LinkedInitis, the joy of watching skate vids with your buds, and more.

https://www.simplemagic.ca/i-am-cheeseball-simply-ranked/

Thanks for reading and have a nice weekend.

Simple Magic · « **Reply #229 on:** February 09, 2024, 09:18:03 AM »

Another week, another Friday. Today, Aurélien Giraud is the new face of Dior, PROD gives away a new (used) Tesla, Taylor Swift makes an appeal to the hemmies, and more.

https://www.simplemagic.ca/henceforth-embodies-the-swag-simply-ranked/

Thanks for reading and have a nice weekend.

Simple Magic · « **Reply #230 on:** February 16, 2024, 09:25:57 AM »

Mhmm, this is it, Friday. Today, an attempt to understand the Laser Flip, the loss of our shared reality, Caswell Berry, and more.

https://www.simplemagic.ca/looks-like-ass-positive-simply-ranked/

Thanks for reading and have a nice weekend.

Simple Magic · « **Reply #231 on:** February 23, 2024, 10:08:40 AM »

Friday, you are here. We are here. This week, The Berrics does King/Queen of MACBA, RIP Vice (and Epicly Later'd?), Primitive's DAYDREAM, and more.

https://www.simplemagic.ca/the-king-reigns-simply-ranked/

Thanks for reading and have a nice weekend.

Simple Magic · « **Reply #232 on:** February 27, 2024, 10:16:32 AM »

What is a skateboard shop? A cultural hub, capitalist outpost, the scene of my gravest sin?

https://www.simplemagic.ca/what-is-a-skate-shop/

Thanks for reading and have a nice rest of your week.

Simple Magic · « **Reply #233 on:** March 01, 2024, 09:32:08 AM »

~~Fryday~~ ~~Frieday~~ Friday. Today, Jamie Thomas Easton Ellis, Ryan Decenzo shares his 2 Cents, warming up for the curved eight-flat-twelve-flat-twelve-flat-fifteen, and more.

https://www.simplemagic.ca/jamie-thomas-easton-ellis-simply-ranked/

Thanks for reading and have a nice weekend.

Simple Magic · « **Reply #234 on:** March 08, 2024, 09:18:54 AM »

That's right, it's Friday, day of days. Today, Mike & Daewon, Dakota Servold on the road, tipping back that worm juice, becoming an easter egg, and more.

https://www.simplemagic.ca/suffer-an-egg-simply-ranked/

Thanks for reading and have a nice weekend.

Simple Magic · « **Reply #235 on:** March 15, 2024, 09:42:23 AM »

Sure, Friday. Fine. Today: sports, Plan B being questionable, VX appropriation, t-shirt drama, and more.

https://www.simplemagic.ca/cool-and-yet-rude-simply-ranked-copy/

Thanks for reading and have a nice weekend.

Simple Magic · « **Reply #236 on:** March 22, 2024, 09:38:23 AM »

Whoa, Friday, there you are. Today, What Boeing can learn from Lurpiv, Rayssa Leal, skateboarding as a vibes-based industry, and more.

https://www.simplemagic.ca/lurpiv-boeing-simply-ranked/

Thanks for reading and have a nice weekend.

Simple Magic · « **Reply #237 on:** March 29, 2024, 09:45:39 AM »

Friday. No, Good Friday. Today's newsletter is brought to you by AG1, Ryan Sheckler is bromaxxing, Tony Hawk actually retired in 2003, Wilton Souza rides for Zero Skateboards(?!), and more.

https://www.simplemagic.ca/nutritional-slime-simply-ranked/

Thanks for reading and have a nice weekend.

Simple Magic · « **Reply #238 on:** April 05, 2024, 09:44:03 AM »

Mhmm, Friday. Nice. Today, the case for government names, Toby Ryan: cannonball, some chill oligopolies, the SkateTubers are growing stronger, and more.

https://www.simplemagic.ca/april-simply-ranked/

Thanks for reading and have a nice weekend.

Simple Magic · « **Reply #239 on:** April 09, 2024, 03:50:54 PM »

If you want to read about 6,000 words of me contending with content as culture, a media in decline, skateboarding's future online, and a forthcoming appointment I have with a glaucoma specialist, then have I got the piece for you.

https://www.simplemagic.ca/looking-through-the-glass/

Thanks for reading and have a good rest of your week.