Anthony Nuckols

Interview January 1, 2010--the first of the new year; first of the new improved Swamp.

Bjorn Johnstonite

dome

Young, fierce, and admirable; Ladies, let me introduce Wes Beucler

(Myself in Laguna)

Basically--I'm going to remain low key until the New Year...

I have an epic line-up of shredders and a few other unique interviews on deck for 2010 and I'm super hyped.

Um basically I just want to thank everyone again who reads this, and stays updated, starting January 1st there will be a new Interview up, and every week after that a new one will be added, as well as many updates and stories in between.

Hope everyone had a good christmas, ate plenty of food, and drank plenty of beer--stay posted for the new year and again thanks to anyone and everyone reading and stuff--good looks to all.

Thats about it for now, enjoy the new year, and I'll see you guys then!

ADIOS, PEACE TO MY HOMIES AND SUPPORTERS!, AND KEEP THE FLAME BURNING INTO THE NEW YEAR...

--BBswamps

2010 will be the year of the Swamp.

ALEX "greaser" ZARATE

Drawing is one thing I am easily willing to admit I just cannot do. I am an awful artist, and I'm convinced it just simply isn't for everyone. Because of this... I'm intrigued by anyone who has conquered that part of the brain that lets you draw. I mean... I guess anyone can "draw," but to be good at it, and in the world of tattooing, to actually brand these people permanently with ink, is a bit risky, and you HAVE to be confident and talented. Period. And lucky for me, Alex "Greaser" Zarate is both of these--Confident and talented.

(Kyle Brogan, Yoey, Myself, and Alex)
You know, I always forget, but the only tattoo I have, (a maple leaf on the back of my leg I got when i was 17) was done by Alex. This was the first time I saw the process of tattooing happen, and it truly is an art form in itself. The gun, the ink, getting the paper printed on you so they can trace the picture... it's all a process, and everyone tattoo artist handles it differently.
In this case, Alex's approach was handled with two 32's of King Cobra, and laying face-down on his bed while he dragged that needle in my leg.
Anyways, I'm rambling. This story is DEFINITELY not about me. This story is about the not so austere life of Greaser Alex. Alex grew up in skateboarding, he knows the world, and he's made a story of his own within the world. Art is a huge part of skateboarding... Art is simply a huge part of EVERYTHING, meaning we need Artist's--talented ones at that.
Alex couch-surfs the waves of life. He wanders, and moves around a lot, and believe me man... he's seen a lot. Behind all his tattoos, and "tuff" Greaser look (laughing), Alex really is a nice dude, who's down for his family, and down for his homies to the fullest extent... and I love the dude for it.

I've known Alex for a long time now--he's an interesting guy, a funny guy, and a true believer in having fun. I respect him for everything he's accomplished so far, and everything that's coming. Homie kills it man! He lets the art do the talking for him the majority of the time--and its loud man, loud.

Well geez, there I went again... a few too many words over my limit but whatever! Enjoy this, Alex is rad.

BB) GREASER man! Dude, what's going on, sorry about the lag on this! What's been going on lately dude?
AZ) Nahh.. its all good man, dont trip! I’ve just been working on some art these past few weeks..

BB) HOW DID YOU GET THE NICKNAME GREASER?
AZ) Ummm.. back in high school one of the homie's started calling me it, and well it just stuck from there really..

BB) First of all—give me the basics. How old are you? Where are you from, and where you living at right now holmes?
AZ) I am 25 and I grew up in Vista, Ca... right now I’m staying on the homies couch (Nate Roemer) in Carlsbad.

BB) How you liking the lovely city of Carlsbad?
AZ) Ahh man its awesome! It’s close to everything!!

BB) Give me the name of the best spot to drink out there?
AZ) Shit… Carlsbad aint got nada!!

BB) Now give me the name of your favorite bar in general?
AZ) Fucckk… hands down--Kenos in Encinitas, the krews always there and its always a good time!!

BB) What sparked your interest in Art in the first place?
AZ) A lot of my homies do some type of art… since I started when I was a kid, I basically just kept at it to keep me out of trouble!!

BB) How old were you when you got your first tattoo; what was it?
AZ) I was 17 it was my little girls name across my upper back!!

BB) Growing up where you did, did this influence your style of art at all?
AZ) Well kind of… I was always around the Chicano life style and it really influenced my style in a bunch of different ways really…

BB) When did you start to think tattooing would be something you'd like to continue doing?
AZ) Umm… after I did my first one on myself I was fuckin’ hooked!!

BB) Are you working at any shops right now?
AZ) Naw.. Right now I’m just guest spotting at homies houses and putting it down like that...

BB) What shops have you worked at in the past?
AZ) I worked at SF tattoo in Frisco when I was living up there, and I’ve worked at Fallbrook Tattoo. I’ve guest spotted at Lil C's and that’s really it for now..

BB) Do you think it’s easier to just do work off the top of your head, or do you like to somewhat ‘trace’ the printed picture on someone?
AZ) I think it’s easier really, I like doing things off the top of my head rather then off a picture of someone else’s work…

BB) Who did you grow up skating with/what years were you shredding?
AZ) Well once a skater--always a skater, I grew up skating with the vista rats… and also like Nate (Roemer) Peter (watkins),
Alex (Trainwreck) Gall the list goes on man…

BB) Now these days it’s common to see dudes we all know in the mags, but was it weird seeing your homies in magazines and stuff back in the day?
AZ) Yeah to an extent… but at the same time I was hyped for them for sure!!

BB) Who are a couple names in the shred-world that you have done work for?
AZ) Nate Roemer, Tyler Adams Hawkins, Sascha Daley... I got the homie Trainwreck coming in to get shit done soon too.

BB) You still got that motorcyle?
AZ) I’ve gone threw a few this year so right now I’m just working on one…

BB) What's your favorite style of tattooing?
AZ) I like Japanese style a lot but if I gotta pick one I’d have to say traditional..

BB) Are there any "posers" and "fakes" in the tattoo world?
AZ) Yeah but I’ll keep that to myself… there’s a few you and I know personally (Laughing)

(Working on Sascha Daley)
BB) You wander quite a bit, this is not a bad thing though, do you feel like your a pretty independent dude when it comes to approaching this world?
AZ) Fuck yah I do, I got my head on better then I did a few years ago… plus its better staying under the radar..

BB) You have any superstitions?
AZ) Nah not really...karmas karma!!

BB) When your not doing art, or tattooing people--what are you doing in your spare time?
AZ) Hanging with homies and my family...

BB) SHOUT OUTS?
AZ) YOU for doing this interview, the whole crew of homies for helping me out when I needed them the most, M4L..Por Vida…

BB) Words-of-wisdom?
AZ) Just let things be and go with the flow!!!

BB) Anything you'd like to add--that I left out?
AZ) Ummm...Nah I’m good, your on it holmes!!

BB) I wish I was drinking a cold one with you right now man--Cheers and thanks for the time man! Your hookin' me up soon son!
AZ) For sure, this cold ones for you!!!


BB) Adios Alex, thanks again.
AZ) THANK YOU MAN!!


(More pictures will be posted as time goes on, this is just a SMALL handful of Alex's work that I picked out, keep checking in for more photos and shit)


Interview By: Brian Blakely

Alex Zarate Interview -- Tomorrow

(Just a little tease--Fiend Skull, on point, by Alex Zarate)

So after weeks of me lagging, constant phone/text tag, and a handful of e-mails, Alex and I finally connected and I sent him his nice batch of questions.

As we speak he's at home, enjoying a beer, and answering the questions. By noon tomorrow the full interview will be up, as well as a GRIP of pictures I've personally picked out of Alex's tattoos and art work. I'm seriously hyped on this interview, Alex is an awesome dude and his work is fucking amazing so you should be in for a treat.

Anyways--does anyone even read this shit? Welp, either way... don't care.

Keep lurking--I'll keep posting!

I'm now leaving the swamp... adios.

-bbswamps

Interview w/ Greg Valencia

Greg V. dude... I really have no idea how to even start this man. So far, this has been my favorite IV to do, one, because ever since the first time I met Greg we clicked. He is the easiest person in the world to get to know. He's incredibly friendly, and I'm convinced there is not one drip of shy-blood in his body. You literally forget you haven't known him your entire life after talking to him for a mere 10 minutes. He has came to San Marcos, turned heads of ladies and even the occasional bro-fag who's wondering "who this kid is," gotten lost, and found, and destroyed everything else in his path while doing so.

And two, simply because Greg fucking kills it on his skateboard. He has the most elegant yet raw style (on and off his board), he'll find the most peculiar spots in the world to skate--and destroy them--and he just simply lives for skateboarding man; no politics, no hating--just strictly skateboarding and my respect pours out of my mouth, and this keyboard for Greg because of that.

At the birth of this website, Greg was one of the first people I had in mind to get some words out of. An OG member of the official Swamp Ass crew, Greg has repped the swamp up the coast (to LA) and even across the states from his homeland in the city of sin itself--LAS VEGAS, and of course anywhere else his traveling soul takes him and I appreciate it too much. I was more than hyped when Greg hit me up letting me know he had a few photos and was down to do this. Also, Greg just finished up a part for a homie video, and as soon as I can I'm going to post the part because honestly... it blew my fucking mind. And let me pause for a second to mention that in no way, shape, or form am I kissing ass or telling a lie--I love the way Greg skates, and he truly possess such an artistic talent when it comes to skateboarding; he's a skateboarding artist, just like all the greats. The term "mellow-hammers" is no longer an oxymoron if your talking about Greg.

Between his fake ID that he used to use of some asian dude that looked NOTHING like him, and his amazingly sincere and strict vocabulary of slang he seems to own, Greg is a character to be around, and there is NEVER a dull moment... and who wouldn't appreciate that?

So give this kid a rip, a sexy broad, some Sabbath, maybe a few beers, and his skateboard of course... and you'll never hear a complaint man. (As if you would anyways.) To me, Greg is a prime example of the future. Skateboarding needs SKATEBOARDERS and Greg is just that. Greg's hype is based off of the feeling he gets when landing a trick, and the simple thought of the lifestyle skateboarding gives out.

Beware. This kid is coming. I'd quit the lounging if I were you too, because Greg doesn't stop--he doesn't see the point? To him it's like, "what else would I be doing?"

Greg Valencia everyone:

(Fakie 5-0 crail grab)
BB) Greg man, what's good dude, first off-- what's been going on lately?
GV) Suhp fuhhL.. a lot of things are brood. going on with me? not a whole lot dude.. honestly just sjateboarding. like straight up.. thats it. since i recovered from my eye surgery i havent gone back to school nor worked.. skating full time holmes. fuck it.. lifes a risk.

BB) How baked are you right now?
GV) Hahaha im on a good one dude.. jus got back from filming.. got blunted crucial and jus kickin back.. did some E last night.. i was rollin 18 wheeler stee.....

BB) Where you living right now duder?
GV) Right now i am back with my mom in LA. right by venice, culver city, marina dek rey, and santa monica......ish. yeah had to move back with muh moms.. she is super fucking epic though. and she supports whatever i want to do or fuck up.. home bitch kills it. i love her dearly.


BB) Age/years skating:
GV) I jus turned 21 on the 16th of this month.. fucking hyped fuhhL. im going to slay cougars and throw away my asain fake ID... and ive been shreddin for like 8 or 9 years hahahahah damn.. long time.

BB) Why'd you start skating in the first place?
GV) My brother and his homie started skating.. i thought that shit looked brood as fuck.. i mean like fresh grip tape is one of the sexiest things low key. so yeah. skating mints my soul. im glad i found it

BB) Any skate vids getting you hyped right now?
GV) Yeah fuhhL skating in general gets my hyped.. i love the slave video. i wanna ride for them. shultz shreds heads

BB) Top 5 favorite bands/musical artist's your diggin right now?
GV) Honestly a good song is a good song. no matter what genre... but uhh black sabbath (only from 70-78/ozzy sabbath) and thats it dude.. like no joke. ozzy and i have a understanding.. he has helped me with my mind numerous times

BB) How long did it take you to grow your dread-head?
GV) Hahah like 2 years say... i dedreaded the front.. the back is still dreaded ruthlessly... its fucked up

(Boneless to hell--over greens)
BB) Any other trips in the works right now?
GV) Yea yea dude always fuhhL, up north.. AZ.. and thats all im trippin on right now.. SD is always radical to shred.. im jus down to mission it dude.. like straigfht missioning

BB) You've been on a mission to get clips lately man, and to my knowledge, your killen it---where's that footy going right now? (Who you wanna get hooked up with?)
GV) Yeah heavy missions.. like i try and film as much as possible.. like yeah dude.. gotta...and killin it? lol i dont know dude. jus skating. i jus finished a part for my friend nathan sacharow's film "Standards Forsaken" i wanna ge hooked by a few people. ive done a lot of networking being out here in LA so imma give it to the connects and see what they can do for me.. you know the deal

BB) Give me the low-down on a typical day in the life of Greg V?
GV) Okay.. i wake up on my mothers couch everymorning at 8AM.. i check my emails and watch porn til like 830.. then meet up with homies that wanna get high and shred at venice park.. skate all day.. maybe go film... then get high again.. kick back... get high then post with the homies or go find a jardy thats crackin tough. then it repeats itself

BB) You filming for any vids right now?
GV) Yes i am.. jus finished a video and my friend Trent Williams offered me a part in his video called "this is family" i film with trent a lot. fuhhLs down

BB) Reasons why L.A. is better than S.D.
GV) Hahahah everything is more together.. busy.. noisy.. something is always crackin... im down for LA.. its like my home town Las Vegas..... lights and crackin whores

BB) How often do you skate Venice parg?
GV) Low key dog like everyday.. shit never gets old. u can skate that park so many different ways.. shits fucked.. i love it. i genuinely love venice park

(Shredding Jack n' the Box w/ amigos)
BB) Who are some of your heroes? Who you look up to man?
GV) Fuck... uhh my brother for sure, my mother, and father.. god (i dont believe in jesus figures) and jus anyone that gets buck on a shred sled

BB) What do you think of skateboarding these days?
GV) I think its amazing dude.. like i dont know what i think about the industry or like weird shit. i jus keep my mouth shut and skate.. fuck everyones progression but yours.. thats how u get better.. on tha low low

BB) What do you think of the Swamp?
GV) Its radical dude. like i think its great.. i really do. good shit brian

(This is Greg's shit, pole jam indy to HUGE gap)

BB) We all want to know dude--you merk any milfs lately mang?
GV) Nah dude.. could have.. but the situations were fucking wierd.. nah. im over due though. i need to beat one up soon as fuck

BB) When do I get to see your sexy ass again?
GV) Fuck dude. sooner than later.. you know the deal. ill be seeing you and Anthony (Robles) very soon. youll hear

BB) Cheers to you Greg! Thanks a whole lot man--Doobies and cold ones VERY soon man.
GV) Thank you man. I can diig it















Interview By: Brian Blakely

Sometimes when a group of dudes are so talented at what they do it’s hard to just watch them go somewhat “un-noticed” day by day—that’s kind of the reason I started this thing in the first place. I made this intentionally to support the raw, un-seen, un-discovered, young, talented faces of skateboarding and the subculture that is attached. With skateboarding though comes a lot—music, booze, ladies, partying, et cetera. (Not for all, but I’m not here to argue) Anyways, this unique triad honestly makes some of the most amazing, un-modern sounding tunes that have ever hit my ears, and I’m honestly overwhelmed with how lucky I am that I get to see these guys play so often.As much as they won’t admit it—they’re hippies haha.

Modern day, free willed, free minded hippies, and this I think is what makes them so unique. The fact that three of my close friends can sing in tune, play in tune, and perform so confidently is seriously a gift man.

Kyle Eck, Tony Malacara, and Dan Alvarez are all skateboarders who share a similar passion in making music together. When these three are together, it is as if a revolution is happening right in the living room of Tony’s Apartment, where they often practice.

The three have been in a handful of semi-serious bands, and have all played a large number of shows together all over San Diego County; never leaving anyone disappointed. As of right now, the guys are writing music together and constantly practicing for whatever comes their way. The name of the band is undecided, and they all agree on the fact that “it’s just not that important right now.”

Tony, Dan, and Kyle are my good friends, and I support them with what they do to the fullest extent. I wish every time they “practiced,” (which is really just a jam sesh containing lots of booze,) that everyone could see them. The chemistry is impossible to miss, and the sound that their guitars (and Tony’s bass) make is seriously exciting.

One day in the near future (just like I’m saying about everyone else due to my lagging) you will see an interview with these three. It will be interesting to have three answers to each question, so it will be a pleasure to do, and read.

Anyways… here’s some pictures I took with Anthony (Robles’s) camera a few weeks back at Tony’s house, and at the Civic Center (Pizza Nova) stage.

The guys decided, after a few beers one night, to just head out to the small rock stage in front of Pizza Nova (next to LA fitness and Civic Center) and just plug in, and I of course was ready to go and snap a few pictures. The moral of this short, one sentence story, is that these guys just love to play. They are spontaneous, and simply always down to play their instruments, and make music, and I truly envy each of them for this. Enjoy.









-BBswamps

"SMOG A OUNCE TO THIS ONE"

Stephen Lawyer is my favorite skater--hands down. This kid is the business dude, seriously. His bag of tricks is overflowing with goods, his style is so peaceful, and full of ease, and his sarcasm and quick humor will constantly keep you laughing man, you just have to--theres no beating it. Seriously, since the first time I skated/met Stephen, he was definitely unique. His board control and his skill were just impossible to look past, and it seriously blows my mind how good he is, and how he progresses every-fucking-day. Oh and did I mention he's only 17...

This is a very "cheap" interview on my behalf, I literally just sent Stephen some questions of Facebook and told him to answer them. This is in no way the official Stephen Lawyer interview, I'll be hooking up with him in the future to get some real shit going, but as of now this is what you get--and believe me, be thankful. Sorry no photos.

Also below is Stephens "Roger of the Month" footy which is full of bangers and gang related violence holmes.


Dude, just take it from me, this kid is it man. Mr. I-T.

Anyways... catch a comfy spot, get the goods, get the papers, the light and you know what to do mang.

Ahem, Stephen Lawyer:

December 15 at 12:52pm

BB) What you doing right now?
SL) Currently answering some questions for bb's dope ass blogg whaaaaaa

BB) Favorite cereal?
SL) Favorite cereal gotta be waffle crissp

BB) Favorite kind of doritos?
SL) Gotta keep it real with the original nacho cheese

BB) Favorite trick?
SL) Nollie flips

BB) Who's hooking you up?
SL) Expedition 1, adidas, and utility smokeshop

BB) Favorite emuns quote?
SL) Theres way too many to even have one but one that gets me everytime has to be “EVERRYONEEE WATCCHH!”

BB) Who you been filming with lately?
SL) Lately just filming with my buddy ryan from clairemont and ofcourse Emunz's fayygetasss

BB) What's going on in the future?
SL) Hopefully what im doin right now

BB) Sup with wu tang?
SL) awwwman rza gza inspectah deck u-god raekwon the "chef" ol dirty masta killa ghostface and the methh.

BB) Where you liven/where you from?
SL) From pasadena,ca currently livin in lovely Encinitas

BB) Favorite place to kickit in enci?
SL) Favorite place in enci has to be the basketball court by my house perfect flatground.

BB) Years skating?
SL)Ive probably been skating for 6 or 7 years

BB) Usual warm up spot?
SL) I somehow always end up warming up at cv park

BB) When your off your board what are you doing?
SL) When im not skatin im basically just rollin doobs with the homies

BB) SHOUT outs?
SL) Big ups to everyone who hooks me up, all my friends of course, Robertos taco shop, BIg beebuhzz for letting me do this, Wu tang clan, del the funky homosapien, reggae music, and Skateboarding.
Peace and chicken greese.

EMUNS GETS BITCHES

Yet another exciting and perfectly put together montage from Eric Bennett and the posse. I am obsessed with Eric's filming and editing, and I've already watched this 4 times in a row this morning. Keep lurking for more and more of these... Emuns gets bitches homie.



Peace to the sexy's

-bbswamps

Swingers

(Above)
A photo of Benny C (Ben Cano) and myself in some tunnels up North.
Thanks to Bobby Johnson for taking the photo.
I pretty much just enjoy this picture so I decided to post it.
Ben is an exceptional artist, and he's a real life, sick-with-it, raw ass graffiti artist at the same time. He puts in a lot of work for the graf world, as well as continuing to do Swamp Ass art for me whenever I need it. Expect nothing more than an interesting, ripping interview from Benny sometime in the very near future.

12.11

So it's my day off--no school, no work--and i still managed to wake up at 6 this morning and now, it being an hour later, I've officially made it clear that I'm not passing back out. Just means rips and coffee for hours though ay?

Anyways, due to the lag that I pretty much created with Eric, and the fact that his IV is getting postponed, he's agreed to make a few "throwaway" montages for me with footage that's just sitting around, and I'll be posting other montages and clips from Emuns pretty often.

It's "throwaway" but its still epic. More to follow homegurls and homedudes.

adios wey,

-bbswamps

Update 12.10

So I feel like I'm lagging on this a bit--and I admit, I am.

Eric Bennett's interview will be postponed to a further date because him and a small posse are heading out to AZ to film and destroy it in the desert. The upside though is that he will have a lot of new footy to post, and a lot of good stories to talk about. So keep lurking for that.

Besides Emuns though, Alex Zarate and I should be meeting up sometime this weekend to shoot a couple photos, and finish up his interview. (I might even get the Swamp inked and official) So lurk for that too.

Skated Bishop today with all the old homies... it was good to see everyone.

Shout Outs to: Emuns, BC, EUGENE, DREW V, JET, AND MIKE D, it was good too see you fools and I was hyped to catch a sesh with everyone.

I have a few ideas, and a few people in line for next month, being that it is going to be January--a new year, I'm going to officially have this thing set up, one hundred percent, and proper. Structure is the key man, and I'm locked out.

Keep reading, and THANK YOU to everyone who continues to, or hypes it up.

Sorry no pictures or videos today.

Check out the ALEX PEDROZA, WAYLON HENDRICKS, BOBBY JOHNSON, AND VICENTE ROSALES interview's below though... and all the other bullshit that's mixed up and jumbled amongst this page.

Love to the sexy's man.

-bb'sswamped

Twelve/9

So I have a different type of interview in the works right now with my good friend Alex Zarate coming up strictly based on my interest in his art, and himself as a person. Alex has quite a story to tell, from anything--to everything, so this will be a cool interview. Alex is a working, freelance tattoo artist, and an incredible artist just in general, and in the interview I'll have plenty of pictures of his work, and drawings alike. It will be an awsome interview, and it should be up in about a week.


And also- don't forget about the Eric Bennett Interview which is coming soon, I'll be meeting up with him tomorrow to get some questions, skate, and chill hard. I'm hoping for this to be up by Friday, but no promises. Adios!

Keep stopping by, keep reading!


-BBswamp

Update 12.6

Here's a "throwaway" montage filmed and edited by Eric Bennett, his interview will be up--along with a new montage--in about a week or so. Also, you can lurk YouTube 24/7 under the account name: Emoney666 , there's a lot of sick shit on it including trailers for his upcoming video, other throwaway montages, and much, much more. Check it out.

ALSO if you haven't seen Alex "Gerbz" Pedroza, or Waylon Hendrick's interviews check them out below.

Thats all for now man!

ADIOS

THE ERIC BENNETT INTERVIEW COMING SOON...

Emuns is as heavy as they fucking come man. Himself and his filming alike are just the most raw and brutal forms of art I have ever seen and this interview will be, by far, the heaviest I've had yet. Keep lurking for the goods, it should be up in about a week or so.

-BBswamp, WOM

Interview: Alex Pedroza

Alex Pedroza has been one of my good friends for a long time now man. I literally can still remember the-first-time I met Pedroza—I’m going to pause to mention I’ll be calling him “Gerbz” the rest of his interview for reasons you’ll soon understand—anyways… Ya, the first time I met him… I was 11 years old, and he was probably like 12 or 13. All my older friends like Anthony (Robles) and Tony (Malacara) knew Gerbz, and we were just meeting up with him one day to skate this 5 stair with a rail that had been cut down a link, so it was really short. (Wayne Gretzky’s rail for the early marcos loc’s) I remember getting there right in the middle of the mayhem, Gerbz was skating the rail and had his homie Richie (the late lil Richie haha) was filming him.

(Nollie Front Shove)
I mean honestly, at this time, I didn’t even know what the fuck skating a rail was even about, regardless if it was dick-high. I saw Pedroza slam on a couple back-bluntslides only until he shafted his ankle, and was unfortunately defeated. I’ll still always remember that moments later he pulled out a 2 liter of Coca-Cola out of his backpack, along with a skate mag, and 4 styro-foam cups. He started reading the magazine, drenched in sweat, and offered us all some soda. From then on, I knew this kid was rad haha. This though, is not the point of the story. The fact that he didn’t make it is not important--it’s the simple fact that Alex has always been on the next level man, just a step ahead. And as far back as I can remember he's been doing unique and gnarlier tricks on a daily basis. His progression is impossible to miss, and he always has a new trick to talk to you about, or to ask, “Ay, would this be sick?”

(Back Smith)
Gerbs is fucking awesome, and he’s incredibly talented. He also supports the Swamp page, but he supports the Swamp Crew just as hard, for he is an official crue member of the Swamp Ass, man.

Anyways, ladies, check this fool out, hit him up on MySpace to get a date or something, and if anything just check this dude out--this kid has always been, to me, the definition of a skateboarder; a true ripper—a fucking shred-head.

Well, anyways… here it is. The Semi-long awaited, Alex “Gerbz” Pedroza interview:

BB) What up Gerbies, Let's hear the basics, age-sex-location.
AP) Male, 21 years young, San Marcos

BB) So what's a usual day like for you when you skate? Who do you usually head out with?
AP) Hmm, Well I go out with a lot of different people all the time. I'll head out with the Swamp Posse to have some fun, they all know who they are, I've been filming a lot with Cameron Sanchez right now for his video "Overdose" too, umm basically all and any homies who are down to just head out, i just usually just try to make something happen.

(Switch Back 180)
BB) What's been going on lately man, not just with skateboarding, but life as a whole?
AP) Going back to school, Palomar. Gotta get my edumikation, other than that I'm just tryin' to check out some babes, maybe read a little, skate all day, chill hard, sap back on a few beers... play some pool, some poker just whatever.

BB) Who's hooking you up right now?
AP) Utility board shop, and Muffin hooks me up with gear from Tum Yeto.

BB) Haha so we all want to know (from the drunk interview), did you really used to spike your hair but only bleach the tips of the spikes?
AP) (Laughing) I said it man... it's true, it's true. Ay man i was in 5th or 6th grade, i was steppin' into a new world man (Middle School), I guess you could say I was a sheep, I followed the herd with that one. Haha the best part was though is I got the fake shit from Wal-Mart so it wasn't even real bleach. Lightning Gel bitch!

(Switch Kickflip)
BB) (HaHa Don't worry man I've had some crazy hair get-ups haha)
BB) Anyways, On a some-what more serious note, what's your outlook on skateboarding today, like at this very second?
AP) I dunno, it's got it's good side and bad side... I guess right now though, overall, it's sort of a joke. There's a lot of weirdos and people who don't skate, in skateboarding... but I mean either way, I still love it, always will.

BB) Gimme 5 of your favorite bands/musicians right now?
AP) Talking Heads, Bowie, Mac Dre, Bone Thugz (all day), and then anything after a couple coors Og's are cracked, its all soundin good then.

BB) So you've just recently turned 21, How are the bars in the Marcos treatin ya man?
AP) The bars man... The bars are pretty cool. It's the after party--after high school. It's fun, expensive, and overall a good time. There's definitely some ladies cruisen around, some mature birds (laughing), Definitely big shout out to the 49'er (on Mission), place is OG as fuck, it's so grimy, and full of mexicans, but it's OG. My dad's even got a DUI driving home from there, I love that place.

BB) What's up gerbies, any ladies in the mix or what dude?
AP) I was gonna say no but... haha, basically i got homegurls. uhh... c'mon... Loose Lips sink ships dude, i've learned my lesson with that one haha.

BB) Haha alright, What are you doing when your off your skateboard?
AP) I just listen to a lot of music, play pool, poker, some texas hold em, you know, whatevers fun. Nothing too exciting, chillen with the homies, cruisen out on weekend nights, relaxing... you know.

BB) So when are you gonna move out of the Marcos dude, if ever?
AP) I'm actually planning a little something right now to get outta here, but it involves me selling my car and taking a bus outa here. Basically I'm just trying to A.S.A.P though.

(Switch 50-50)
BB) Influences?
AP) Some Russian ripper named Paul that I knew back in the day, basically the dude who got me into skating, umm, zero crew they know who they are, Dr. Seuss, THE GONZ, and of course ALL THE HOMIES.

BB) So are you pretty hyped for (Anthony) Robles getting hooked up with Killer Dana?
AP) Haha, best question ever, I'm super hyped he has a shop sponsor now. Haha, I can finally talk shit back to him about being "the sponsored kid," haha but of course, over all I'm hyped for him, that's sick.

BB) How'd you get the nickname "Gerbz"
AP) Haha, YOU gave it to me--the swamp king haha, and I guess it just stuck. You said I looked like the Gerber baby.

(BackTail @ Sunset)
BB) What's good with the Swamp Blog man?
AP) It's coming together nice man, It went from a company, to a video, to a website. It's sick though, it's just all the homies reppin' man, I'm way down for it.

BB) So what's going on in the future for you Gerbtron?
AP) Well I'm planning on pursuing a lumber jack career, i like the flannels, haha naw, realistically i got NO big plans, just playing it day by day, skating, cruisen, and living. Not much more you can do.

BB) SHOUT OUTS?
AP) First and foremost: Anthony Robles, Brian Blakely, Bobby Johnson, and Tony Malacara--ALL THE OTHER HOMIES, YOU ALL KNOW WHO YOU ARE, UTILITY, MUFFIN, marcos park, and all the sexy bitches out there that make me smile. Love for the homies.

BB) More Beer?
AP) Let's go.

(Ollie)





















Cheers Alex.

And thank you Cristian Piravano for the photos. (Crisjon Photos)

-BBswamp

Interview: Waylon Hendricks

So I still remember when I first got the idea to start interviewing people for this website--preferably people from the skateboarding world--Waylon was one of the first kids to pop into my head. I've had his progression slap me in the face man, this kid really does have an enormous amount of skill, and he can chill hard all the same. Every time I skate with Waylon I leave surprised, not because I didn't expect any less, but because his skill is just not something you see every day. And on top of all this, he does it with a green smile.

One of the sickest things about Waylon too, is that I see him from time-to-time at school also. A kid so ripping on his skateboard still has time to go to college, pass classes, and do homework. This might not be as rewarding to some people, but I personally find it pretty cool that he does go through with it. So without anymore introduction here it is: The Waylon Hendricks Interview



BB) WAYLON whats up man, what are you doing right this second?
WH) Just got back from skating the local skatepark, now I’m rippin a bowl ha.

BB) What's new?
WH) Nothing really just skating filming trying to have fun

BB) How's skateboarding?
WH) FUN!!! Always is


BB) You filming for anything right now?
WH) The MHC video, should come out once everyone gets enough tricks. It should be sick.

BB) Who's hooking you up right now?
WH) Zoo York, Pig wheels, and URBan Boardshop--thanks Muffin


BB) How'd you get hooked erp?
WH) MUFFINNN

BB) How long have you been shreddin?
WH) About 5 years, give or take.



BB) What's the low-down on MHC fewl?
WH) Its the raddest shit ever! Ha, Its just all the homies skating, partying, and having fun. Homies that dont even skate are in it, and its world wide some aussies are so down for it too.







BB) I've been seein' some sick photos from you guys as of lately (stewart and frankie as well), some real shit... what's the motivation man?
WH) I don’t know man, everyone’s just been breaking it off lately, getting some good tricks for the video--hopefully its a good local video because no videos really come out of san marcos, so hopefully people kill it in it.

BB) You got any influences?
WH) JIMI HENDRIX, BLACKSABBATH, MHC, everyone I skate with, anything that pumps me up.



BB) Favorite trick right now?
WH) Back 360 or backside big-spin, (my go to trick ha)

BB) Any trips in the mix right now?
WH) Possibly Aussie (Australia) for 6 months soon to skate and work on the wine vineyard with some homies out--there that would be a blast!



BB) Favorite movie? (not skate video)
WH) Pulp Fiction!


BB) What're you doing when your off your board?
WH) Girls, green rips, sippin on some wine, chillin, brews… just trying to live and have a goodtime, I try to stay on my board as much as possible though.


BB) What do you think about school? (Palomar)
WH) School sucks but Palomar’s pretty chill—if anything they got a bunch of nice asses cruisin around there.



BB) What's your input on the Swamp "Blog"?
WH) Its rad man i wanna see more

BB) What're your plans for the future holmes?
WH) Live my life to the fullest and have fun… skate as long as I can, possibly travel, just cruise wherever.

BB) SHOUT OUTS! / ANYTHING I MISSED?
WH) MHC CRUE, ALL THE HOMIES, MUFFIN--thanks for hooking me up, Albert tacos in Vista for having the best breakfast burritos ever.

BB) Cheers Waylon. Thanks a lot man.
WH) No problem dude--have a good one























--BBswamp
Photos taken by: Charlie Nunez & Old School Chris