Cover image of Mission Statement

Mission Statement

Filmed on location at Mona Liza Studio in Brooklyn, Mission Statement is a monthly podcast hosted by Lee Smith that delves into the various cultural elements of skateboarding.

Ranked #1

Podcast cover

Mission Statement Episode 09: Alex Olson - Part 1

Mission Statement Episode 09: Alex Olson - Part 1

Over the past 12 years, Alex Olson has gone from being the new kid on the block to one of the most influential in our cu... Read more

5 Mar 2019

44mins

Ranked #2

Podcast cover

Mission Statement Episode 09: Alex Olson - Part 2

Mission Statement Episode 09: Alex Olson - Part 2

Over the past 12 years, Alex Olson has gone from being the new kid on the block to one of the most influential in our cu... Read more

5 Mar 2019

1hr 9mins

Ranked #3

Podcast cover

Mission Statement Episode 14: Rick McCrank

Mission Statement Episode 14: Rick McCrank

Rick McCrank has an unlikely success story. It begins in Ottawa in the ‘80s. The timing and location don’t provide a cle... Read more

2 Sep 2019

1hr 39mins

Ranked #4

Podcast cover

Mission Statement Episode 13: Scott Johnston

Mission Statement Episode 13: Scott Johnston

From his skateboarding to his clothing, Scott Johnston has always been known for being flawless. His nickname is Mr. Cle... Read more

2 Jul 2019

1hr 20mins

Most Popular Podcasts

Ranked #5

Podcast cover

Mission Statement Episode 08: Jahmal Williams - Part 2

Mission Statement Episode 08: Jahmal Williams - Part 2

Jahmal Williams embodies skateboarding in its purest form. The Boston native discovered his craft almost by accident in ... Read more

19 Feb 2019

1hr 18mins

Ranked #6

Podcast cover

Mission Statement Episode 10: Brian Lotti

Mission Statement Episode 10: Brian Lotti

Brian Lotti helped lay the groundwork for modern street skating. From bigspins to frontside bluntslide kickflip out, tri... Read more

16 Apr 2019

1hr 13mins

Ranked #7

Podcast cover

Mission Statement Episode 11: Yaje Popson

Mission Statement Episode 11: Yaje Popson

Yaje Popson played at Tompkins Square Park as a little kid before honing his skills there as an adolescent. During his f... Read more

7 May 2019

1hr 7mins

Ranked #8

Podcast cover

Mission Statement Episode 12: German Nieves

Mission Statement Episode 12: German Nieves

German Nieves is one of the people that bridges the gap between East Coast skateboarding’s golden era and current renais... Read more

4 Jun 2019

1hr 29mins

Ranked #9

Podcast cover

Mission Statement Episode 08: Jahmal Williams - Part 1

Mission Statement Episode 08: Jahmal Williams - Part 1

Jahmal Williams embodies skateboarding in its purest form. The Boston native discovered his craft almost by accident in ... Read more

19 Feb 2019

1hr 12mins

Ranked #10

Podcast cover

Mission Statement Episode 07: Alexis Sablone

Mission Statement Episode 07: Alexis Sablone

Alexis Sablone came up with PJ Ladd, Jereme Rogers, and Ryan Gallant through the Coliseum video in 2002, and skated for ... Read more

5 Feb 2019

1hr 22mins

“Podium: AI tools for podcasters. Generate show notes, transcripts, highlight clips, and more with AI. Try it today at https://podium.page”