Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this clip, skateboarding icon Chad Muska reflects on his journey from experiencing homelessness on the beaches of San Diego to becoming one of the most influential figures in skate culture.
Muska discusses how Tony Buyalos approached him to transition Shorty's from a bolt brand into a full-fledged board company. Given total creative freedom and financial backing, Muska went on to recruit iconic, then-unknown skaters like Steve Olson, Brandon Turner, and Peter Smolik to form a heavily hip-hop-influenced powerhouse team. He also candidly shares his experiences with the sudden influx of wealth, navigating materialism, and his ultimate financial advice for the next generation of young skaters.
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A raw look at the skaters, filmmakers, artists, and outsiders who shaped skate culture—exploring the stories, scenes, friendships, and chaos behind some of the most influential figures in skating.
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From Experiencing Homelessness in San Diego to Becoming Shorty’s Skateboards Legend | EPICLY LATER'D
In this clip, skateboarding icon Chad Muska reflects on his journey from experiencing homelessness on the beaches of San Diego to becoming one of the most influential figures in skate culture.
Muska discusses how Tony Buyalos approached him to transition Shorty's from a bolt brand into a full-fledged board company. Given total creative freedom and financial backing, Muska went on to recruit iconic, then-unknown skaters like Steve Olson, Brandon Turner, and Peter Smolik to form a heavily hip-hop-influenced powerhouse team. He also candidly shares his experiences with the sudden influx of wealth, navigating materialism, and his ultimate financial advice for the next generation of young skaters.
About Epicly Later'd
A raw look at the skaters, filmmakers, artists, and outsiders who shaped skate culture—exploring the stories, scenes, friendships, and chaos behind some of the most influential figures in skating.
#epiclylaterd #skateboarding #chadmuska
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From Experiencing Homelessness in San Diego to Becoming Shorty’s Skateboards Legend | EPICLY LATER'D
