Like many pros from that era, I was super stoked to hear Gino reflecting on the raw energy of ’90s New York skating and how those early years shaped his perspective.Few names in skateboarding carry the weight of Gino Iannucci. Hailing from Long Island, New York, Gino made his mark in the mid-’90s with a […]
Like many pros from that era, I was super stoked to hear Gino reflecting on the raw energy of ’90s New York skating and how those early years shaped his perspective.Few names in skateboarding carry the weight of Gino Iannucci. Hailing from Long Island, New York, Gino made his mark in the mid-’90s with a powerful, yet carefree style that truly set set him apart from the rest.
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As his career spanned, he was a key figure in the early days of the Nike SB skate program before eventually working with Adidas, where he helped bring classic silhouettes like the Samba ADV to skateboarding.Iannucci’s appearances and parts in the 101 videos, “The Chocolate Tour” and of course Girl’s timeless banger, Yeah Right! remain some of the most respected parts in the game, if you ask me. And he’s simply one of those rare skaters that people are truly just stoked to see push around—and that vibe remains the same today.The best part is, he’s still out there getting his today, managing his brand Poets and as we learn in the episode, has plenty of things to juggle in his day to day life. But I ain’t here to spoil it! If you haven’t already, press play and enjoy some story time with one of skateboarding’s greats.AdvertisementAdvertisementAnd as many of us know now, he’s rolling with ASICS Skateboarding—arguably the newest name in the skate shoe world—and has been a major reason the brand gained respect early on.And shoutout Living Proof Radio—they’ve been bringing the heat lately!
