An Interview w/ Alex Olson On The Future of 917
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 31 ก.ค. 2024
- Curious about what's going on with 917 and the recent team changes we've all heard murmurs of? Us too. We met up with Alex at the park to find out how the brand weathered COVID, what his next steps are and if he still dislikes the words "homie" and "beast".
Produced by: Ian Michna (@ian.michna)
Edited by: Alexis Castro (@alexiscastro)
Additional filming: Ryan Lee (@ryanree)
Additional direction: Rob Fraebel (@Nobington)
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.damn i remember when he was a clean cut club hoppin ladies man and now he looks like he can start a fire out of sand and a dash of water
He started to realize what was more important
i was thinking the same thing LMAOO
@@MrJfergs i dont know if sex drive and rockin the hobo look correlate
his is hair is nicer than my gf’s bro .
That was clever
Best story is the homie who quit who wasn’t even in the team lol 😂
I hope he puts out a 917 video and it's just him. I would buy a board
I’d buy 3
@@Draco-ms9he I'd buy 3
20 Minutes of Olson just ripping would be pretty gnarly
Dudeeeee
@@BUZZZK1LLINGT0N I'd buy 4
I'm really sorry alex but I just want to formally announce that I'm no longer riding for 917
Me neither, :/ sorry 😞
Yea, I quit 917.... forreal
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I’m leaving 917 too for 718... wait no FA yeah it’s Hockey Woo!
@@SlickRick4EVER well if jeff and theo are out then i’m leaving too
one time Alex posted a left handed guitar and i was like "Stop trying to be like jimi" and he said "Sorry"
mane
Stop lyin
@@HarryCrotch such a random thing to lie about lol
Sorry
i love a good ol alex olson interviews they get better and better over the years lol
Haha
He's becoming his dad, just over the bs and unintentionally hilarious
I feel like Alex can be way too opinionated about stuff, but he also couldn't care less about some things. I never know what he's gunna say
Yeah he gives me those vibes
Old Crailtap Couch video he said he regrets wearing bandannas around his neck. Now look at him again wearing bandannas.
@@sh666nks probably for covid but still lol
Opinions are fun dude
He's like his pops
Thinking of other companies that went thru hella changes (toy machine, zero) props for Alex to be this public about it all
Didn’t think of this good point
Remember when Alien Workshop reach the peak and dissolve to many other brands like FA, Quasi, Doomsayers ??? That was a new history in skateboarding
Toy Machine would’ve been fucked if Todd Swank didn’t give them hella money to recruit Jamie Thomas and get him to build a team.
what's been going on with zero
@@odeswarms I think Black Box distribution folded a few years ago when Fallen closed down and Zero moved to Deluxe for a bit.
I swear Alex Olson is the most honest and unintentionally funniest dude in skateboarding
I laughed so hard at that "delusional fuck" bit.
@@scovell7 There's way too many in So Cal
Definitely
Totally felt like those crailtap videos from a while ago where they interview on that couch. LOVE that.
Crailcouch!!! Hahaha tbey had Nora and Dvargs when they were still dating
skateboard companies could use a hardcore paradigm shift, hoping Alex can stick it out and deliver something totally different
Umm... it is already. Ever heard of "The Olympics"???
The first video blew doors than the second one was even better somehow. The way Logan and those dudes put those things together really made you feel like the brand was something bigger than what it was
that’s skate companies for ya!!
The guest boards thing sounds like a fun idea.
Glad to see he is back on the road to craziness
There are so many different ways to use that brand now that the team is dissolved. He's right it is a blessing.
Shut up. Quit acting like an industry insider bro
One time on tumblr I asked Olson for tips how to Ollie diagonally he said get stronger legs
@@shelbzzz8879 Ollie up a curb bs or fs
@@hotstudiosyoutube1805 you on some nut shit
@@twofatbitchesandabagofweed hahahaha
Doing it backside is pretty easy you just gotta pop a frontside Olli. front side is more direct.
Dude, that is something you should be doing yourself, not asking a pro....
My house is on fire. But it’s warm. It’s a blessing.
He’s seems so self conscious which sucks because he actually seems like a cool dude and he shreds
not a cool dude lol
No pro has more interview footy than AO, im convinced.
If Aidan really said that about Chris thats Aidan Whackey! Not cool IMO.
Especially since Aidan's style is a watered down version of Chris
Atleast he was honest and said what he felt when asked
best part is that he quit the team right after
Aidan lost my respect for sure, how could anyone hate on Chris Milic, he’s the nicest guy ever.
@@Dbody1993 don't think he was hating on him, he just didn't think he would be a good fit for the team
Most real thing he said was about dating lmao so much effort to spark a conversation while so many people on dating apps are boring asfuq
he's got crazy nervous energy while he's talking
It’s that lsd shroom weed combo
always look forward to seeing any kind of footage from alex olson for sure favorite skater
interesting interview hope he dose do some guest decks and trips that would be nice to see !
he’s fucking going through it
love this. literally lol'd several times. guest trips w guest boards would be dope, as he slowly finds some really special dudes to put on
He had special dudes on
@@Jtsword true story
The amount of respect I have for this man just quadrupled. Olson is the true embodiment of Idgaf
1st track: "DJ Boring - 6 am Mimosa" masterpiece!
This is the best interview I've ever seen.
dying how there was no hesitation in him saying fuck no to being on FA bahaha
I love this guy man. He is so himself you have to respect that you know. Keep up the good work bro 917 is the shit
always liked Alex Olson, tells it how it is, big up from the UK brother
he seems to be looking at things realistically...knows where he went wrong and its refreshing to hear
I love him even more now for being honest 💙
I feel like he’s on the brink of either joining a cult or starting one. He’s such an amazing skater though. Hope he finds his way
Fuck I’d join his cult if that means I get free boards
Lets hope Steve Berra doesn't get to him before It's too late!
guest board company with guest trips sounds epic
The guest trip's sounds perfect
AO is one the best things ever to happen to skateboarding.
Maybe for you. Dude's just mooching off his daddy's legacy. If it wasn't for Steve Olson, Alex would be irrelevant...
@@SlickRick4EVER whos steve oslon
@Kevin Yeah, right Kevin.
I'm glad he still rips ! His style is so unique
Guest trips and and guest boards is a sick idea!!
best interview on jenkem so far
I dont know why I thought this was gonna be boring... Jenkem never fails
always so damn rad to see his skating, his style's like fine wine
Brutal honest interview from a skate company owner ever😂
I loved this thx u AO + Jenkem
I think guestboards is actually a good idea, getting 'pro' guests, and possibly running some boards even for Am level skaters. 917 can reposition itself as an agent for young skateboarders, help them get exposure/royalties, low overhead model. there are dozen skaters in the 917 area I can think of off the top of head who could get behind this model by the end of week.
and that soundtrack maaaaaaiinnnnn
Best of luck to Olson get that company cranking imma get a board when I see one
I can watch him do interviews all day
Prob the most honest interview aha
Perfect music to fit this interview lol or wtv this is
seeing clips of him skating reminded me he looks better on a board than most of his former riders
i can see how working for alex would be a pain in the ass but i can't help but like him (from afar)
Some people get the shit end of the stick whilst others make opportunities. None of us really chooses anything though, shit either works out or it don't. Either way, Alex has been around for a long time and he'll always be a legend. Hoping whatever he does next is something he ultimately loves and enjoys because that seems to be the best plan for success past and future.
Love to see him skate
"the future is the past... hey maan" so good haha
Going down in flames is legit and I'm backing that.
I genuinely like 917, it’s sure as hell going to be interesting to see where it goes
hey does anyone have a link to any recent footage of him? or like an insta comp that's more recent, im dying for more footage from him.
-Thanks in advance
one time I saw Alex drowning kittens down by the old mill
Binanca Chandon and 917 have flame graphics galore yet he wasn’t backing winkowski in a flame shirt? Good lord man
Everybody hates this dude but I love that he just says exactly how he’s feeling... very rare in 2021
I don’t think anyone hates him haha. I thought he was a bit of an arrogant asshole previously but I think he just doesn’t care about much
I could listen to Alex Olson talk all day long
Keeping it real! I love it.
What’s the background song?
Great interview.
Say if Alex want make his brand would be grow, he must fallen first.
This is his fallen but he gracefully stand still till right now. Props to Olsons.
I’d like to formally announce that I ride for 917, lmk when you’re ready to send me boards
thanks jenk!
Props for asking some hard-hitting questions
Damn 917 had such a sick team at one time now most of the riders went to limousine and I have to say there boards are awesome so far
this was dope imma support 917 more now
Best interview location 👌
So what happens to the 917 3 footy ? Is it just lost to time and space now?
I just feel bad for all parties involved, covid hit everyone, even ur favorite back taillers
one of the most real dudes in skating
Don’t dissolve the company! This is the beginning of a great brand with unique history
only doing guest boards and trips is actually a really sick idea
look at that hair, he's so beautiful!
Awesome content
What’s the song at the beginning?
I love olson 😂 he reminds me of his dad more now
guest teams is pretty genius!
Dis vid made me like him 1000 times more
I would love to see the graphics the team wanted.
as much as i loved the team, ao is what made bianca and 917 interesting to begin with, so i'm interested in where he takes it from here
Wow this is great but after alex mention logan I wonder if u guys ever gonna make a video with him
Officially backing 917
Love this dude
"Homie" is a wonderful word for a wonderful concept. "Beast" is fine if you're stoked about the next release of Disorder decks. j/k say what you want, do what you love and all that
1:36 wait Alex just said “homie”
Dudes a legend, 100
Love this man
0:11 what long sleeve is this anyone know??
We need track IDs on these!!
lmaooo he looks like the thumbnail guy in the all gas no brakes conscious life expo vid
He's rad. I love him. Crazy fuck. Like his dad. Ant change that. It's a good thing. He s already a historical skater
this was rad
whateva stevie said to dustin in B3...🤘🙏 huge fan oh and lukn forward to the " going down in flames "🍩🍩🍩🍩
Using Gator as an example is not a good thing