Okay, Last Try

By Larry Lanza and John TestaArts Visual Arts

Okay, Last Try episodes

May 05, 2022 "Okay, Last Try" Ep. 9 - Marco de Leo of Stunt365
We had the pleasure of talking with a Detroit-based designer and the founder and scarecrow behind Stunt365, Marco de Leo.If you haven't heard of Stunt, or Marco, yet, don't worry because more and more frequently we're seeing skaters rocking Stunt gear in videos. Unlike most clothing companies we see in skating, Stunt stands out because Marco not only comes up with the designs but also makes his own screens and prints everything by hand. Aside from T-shirts, hoodies, and hats, Marco has also designed and printed a motorcycle helmet, skateboards, and snowboard rails.Despite losing power in his workspace, Marco stuck around in the dark and talked to us about running a small business, collabs that don't go hard, and horror movies.
5 min
February 25, 2022 Episode 8: Adelaide Norris
Adelaide may be new to most of you, but she’s filmed and edited her own videos and had parts in videos like Shari White’s Credits, Maximum Flow, and Vans’ latest collaborative full length Nice To See You. She is also Pass~Port’s newest team rider, so hopefully, you can expect to see her in their next video project, too.
In this episode, we got to hear about Adelaide’s quarantine projects, meeting her biggest skate heroes, and her camping experiences in Australia’s outback.
55 min
February 24, 2022 "Okay, Last Try" EP. 8: Adelaide Norris
We got to sit down and talk with one of Australia’s newest and brightest faces, Adelaide Norris. Not only has Adeliade filmed and edited her own videos, but she's had parts in videos like Shari White’s Credits, Maximum Flow, and Van’s latest collaborative full-length Nice To See You. Adelaide is also Pass~Port newest team rider so you can expect to see her in the next video.We talked to Adelaide about her quarantine projects, must-have camping equipment, and what it means to ride for a brand like Pass~Port as an Australian.
1 hr 8 min
December 09, 2021 Episode 7: Gifted Hater
Welcome back to another episode of “Okay, Last Try.” For the latest episode, we had the chance to meet the man who has his finger on the pulse of online skate gossip, Gifted Hater.
By now, you’ve probably come across a few of Gifted Hater’s videos on Youtube. If not, you can usually find him reviewing and poking fun at the Berrics, reviewing recent videos, or running through the most recent gossip in his segment “Hateline ABD.”
In this episode, we talked to Gifted Hater about all things Cariuma, ongoing Youtube beef, and how much gatekeeping is the perfect amount of gatekeeping.
You can find every episode on Youtube, Spotify, Soundcloud, or Apple Podcasts. Give it a listen and a review if you have any thoughts. Let us know if we should cancel ourselves or not.
– Larry
54 min
September 02, 2021 Episode 6: Eunice Chang
Elise and I sat down, in person, with LA-based skater Eunice Chang (@notcheetos) while she was on an east coast trip. Having Eunice in-person, live in the studio was a treat, and because of this, the episode turned out to be less of an interview and way more of a free-flowing conversation. We talked about which skaters are the hottest, who Eunice and Elise can beat up, and the morals of being a skater and a model.
43 min
June 30, 2021 Episode 5: Breana Geering
Elise and I kick it with Vancouver-based skater Breana Geering while she comes to the end of her 14-day mandatory quarantine. We talk to Breana about killing time, what goes into designing a shoe, drag queens, and if switch mongo is valid or not. Stick around after the interview to hear Elis and I riff about some recent skate videos, my new haircut, and Pride.
45 min
May 14, 2021 Episode 4: Ian Ostrowski
Elise and I shoot the shit with filmer, editor, and Seattlelite, Ian Ostrowski. You might know Ian from a previous interview he did with us for the site about his newest video "Genesis 2." In this episode, we talk a little bit about "Genesis 2", what duties come with being a filmer, and Ian drops some dating tips for the young filmers out there. Enjoy!
48 min
April 07, 2021 Episode 3: Rashad Murray & Nnamdi Ihekwoaba
Elise and I sat down with Rashad Murray and Nnamdi Ihekwoba. This was the second time we recorded this episode, but unfortunately, I blew it when it came to the quality recording. Luckily for us, Rashad and Nnamdi were gracious enough to come back and talk about tattoos, protests, Carpet Co, and a certain skater who likes to dance. Enjoy!
Check out Rashad's skating and tattoo's at: https://www.instagram.com/crispydurag/
You can find Nnamdi's film work at: https://www.instagram.com/__statue/
Find more of Patchface's music here https://soundcloud.com/patchfacebeats
Follow us on Twitter for updates and highly-curated shitposting: https://twitter.com/OkayLastTry
1 hr 7 min
February 28, 2021 Episode 2: Poppy Starr & Una Farrar
Elise and I sat down with Una Farrar and Poppy Starr. We were able to catch them while Una is in Australia on an extended “Olympic” related visit to be with Poppy. We talk about the documentary being made about Poppy’s life, Una and Poppy’s upcoming vid series with Vans, and to get the episode rolling, Elise pops off about receiving unsolicited advice at the skate park. Enjoy!
Check out Poppy's work at https://www.poppystarr.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/poppystarr/
You can find Una's work at: https://www.instagram.com/unafarrar/
Find more of Patchface's music here https://soundcloud.com/patchfacebeats
Follow us on Twitter for updates and highly-curated shitposting: https://twitter.com/OkayLastTry
1 hr 1 min
January 20, 2021 Episode 1: Quinn Batley
For the first episode of “Okay, Last Try,” Elise and I sat down with Baltimore native, and New York resident, Quinn Batley. If you're not familiar with Quinn yet, you could find his skating in The Homies Network videos or Noah Clothing's latest video "Jolie Rouge." He also skates for Baltimore based company, Carpet Co. Not only is Quinn a promising skater, but he is also a photography student at The New School. His work, mainly focused on his friends and the tangential skate culture, has been shown in local art shows and in multiple zines. You could see more of Quinn’s work at cameraclub.com or @qquib on Instagram.
56 min