Thrasher Magazine

As Girl skateboards celebrates its 30th anniversary, it may surprise many that this company has been run by an actual woman the entire time. The friends, acquaintances and antagonists Megan has acquired over the years could fill, if not a book, at least a Thrasher magazine article. As seen in the May 2023 issue.

Girl brought out everyone from the OGs to the current roster to celebrate three decades in the game. Papke pops in to see the art, the fans and the family they've made along the way.

From Embarko loc to Crail Couch creator to mastermind behind Nike SB’s recent “Constant” flick, Aaron “The Mez” Meza is the ultimate benevolent skate biz insider.  

Crailtap broke in their new warehouse to friends and family alike Friday evening for a private viewing of their newest video, Doll.

Rudy and his son Diego get some tricks in this clip for Royal trucks.

Girl skateboards alum and head honcho of Royal Trucks, Rudy Johnson sits on the couch with his son.

In an unusual but definitely worthy Classics first, Shane Heyl picks the friends section from Plan B's 1993 epic vid. Here's Jeron Wilson, Brian Lotti, Henry Sanchez, Guy Mariano, and others.

Mike Carroll, Rudy Johnson, Rick Howard, Aaron Meza, Alex Olson, Robbie Russo, and Vincent Alvarez hit the wave at the Keebler village park.

Vincent Alvarez, Kenny Anderson, Chris Roberts, Rudy Johnson, Eric Koston, Chico Brenes, and Rick Howard sit in with the Phelper during the Girl & Chocolate Skatepark Round-Up.