Atiba Jefferson Was an OG Tester of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater!

On this week's episode of Hawk Vs. Wolf, Atiba Jefferson goes over skate photography, touring, and being an OG tester of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater before it's release. All that and more!
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Tony Hawk @tonyhawk
Atiba Jefferson @atibaphoto
Jason Ellis @wolfmate

[@markvincent5127]

I've been waiting for Atiba to be on the Nine Club since it began. Props to you guys for getting him on before they did - brilliant photographer, great storyteller and all round good guy.

[@masturdate]

Nine club… man it’s just so bad.

[@anthonyrude6498]

That’s the drawing power of the Birdman! So cool to hear their skateboard journey together. Long time friends from the beginning of the Birdhouse days.

[@tylrbass]

Ellis has his Hawk vs. Wolf temperament but when he does the ad reads he goes full Jason Ellis Show energy, I love it

[@Samantha_Lee]

I'm so glad I discovered this podcast! I don't even skate, I just think skating is awesome and you guys are so cool and fun to listen to

[@WolfWould]

Get a board. Just standing on one and keeping your balance is fun. Instagram is full of every kind, size, gender, species of all different skill levels and styles. Just saw a news story of a 53 yeah old woman who just started skating. 🧡

[@Samantha_Lee]

@@WolfWould picking up a new hobby while in college feels almost impossible honestly. once I start having some free time (and find a skate park) it seems really fun though! even though I am a wimp lol

[@WolfWould]

@@Samantha_Lee You are not a wimp. And I totally understand. College kids are who I mostly skated with honestly. It was the physical release of energy that they needed to break from constant thought. Falling Down is half the fun of skating. You'll really want to learn something like even just standing on it and kicking. Then you'll run over your toe and yell and scream and laugh 😂 Then you won't run over your toe anymore. After you start just kicking around and realizing there's tons of people who are at your exact just starting level and now you have two best friends. Lol I get it but seriously I hope you just start kicking around in a parking lot. Just a parking lot is the best place to start. Find one person who you think skates and ask them where the parking lot curb spot is at. Have a great weekend! 🧙‍♂️

[@Samantha_Lee]

@@WolfWould haha, i appreciate it! i have the lowest pain tolerance and the worst joints in the world so probably not the best combination, but i have been inspired to pick up skating!

[@stokkejanraggio9091]

@@Samantha_Lee dont see it as a hobby. Use it as a means of transport on college for example. No pressure!

[@DrunkInChargeMMA]

I would like you to interview Jamie Thomas. His no fear of heights astonished me as a teenager.

[@Rambo29]

I second that - JAMIE THOMAS INTERVIEW

[@Sterlingmon11]

Leap of faith?

[@phlooke]

If you think about it, Jamie Thomas single handedly had so much influence on the way video parts are filmed, especially the “Leap of Faith”. That was like a single moment or turning point that not only changed the game for what was thought to be possible on a skateboard, but I can’t think of ANY other single trick or skater (besides Tony Hawk doing the 900 and The Loop) that has an iconic name tied to it that’s widely known to this day. Not only does it have an iconic name, but it was so gnarly that even though he didn’t land the leap of faith…just the attempt spoke louder than words.

[@Rand_al_Thor372]

@@phlooke definitely the gnarliest trick not landed but still made the ad/mag.

[@mangekyo1688]

@@phlooke what’s even crazier is within the last year this kid jace that lived in my hometown did an Ollie bigger than the leap of faith and made it. There’s a whole jenkem interview on it. Skateboarding has come so far.

[@andyTHPS]

I'm about halfway into watching this and it's gotta be my favorite episode by far. I've been following Atiba since the THPS4 days and I just love how down-to-earth he is while he's telling amazing stories about great people. Also love that he can turn on the nerd-talk real quick. 👏🏻 Hey Atiba can I learn to shoot photos with you some day?

[@chriskunce3331]

Love that they were going to end the podcast, and Atiba was like.... “ no we’re not done, I have more notes.” 😂👍

[@jerrykhoff9023]

Tony, I was at one of the SCRAP demos outside Chicago…at the time the vert ramp was set up for BMX with huge coping…. You aired and transferred to a large quarter pipe on the street course and proceeded to backside heel flip over the pyramid hip….. I was super impressed being a street skater and seeing vert man put on a show……, long time ago, but that is how I remember it

[@morticianjosh7116]

Atiba is such a class act & all around great person & artist. 100% skateboarder!

[@WolfWould]

Anybody remember your first moment realizing there was twins? Plus after Chomp on This came out I realized I REALLY like watching the non pros skate equally as I like watching pros push limits.

[@kditty17]

Ellis on the nine club and HvW the same day!! Wuuut 🙏🏻

[@hydroloco5132]

ah shit, I have to pause this to watch Ellis's Nine Club. Perfect day for rain!

[@johnny8030]

same lol

[@hydroloco5132]

@@johnny8030 had to save the best for last

[@nofxdude89]

His interview was amazing. One of the best episodes of the nine club.

[@jmkenny]

Who's idea is it to post this @ 5am when I wake up to piss, now I cant go back to bed!

[@corey8677]

Have been watching since the first episode, and one thing I love is that the set has not changed. No flashy shit, just 2 dudes who are legends talking shit about skating and life. So refreshing and hopefully it stay's this way. Only thing I would want more of is clips of the tricks being talked about and old school vert days. THANK YOU BOTH, Tony Hawk and Jason Ellis! Much love. And to anyone reading this, go check out the 9 clubs episode with Ellis. Hilarious and you will learn a lot about life, and yourself. Peace

[@ScamLikely9327]

Bro it is endlessly amazing to see how shooting photos of skateboarding can take you on such a trip of a life. It’s fucking beautiful. Also anybody who ever played the Skate games knows Atiba.

[@johnnyresin]

I've heard this dude's name for what seems like forever, but this is my first time actually seeing him! 💚

[@warrenwilson6763]

Makes sense, always behind the camera.

[@carlosdeaquino6725]

Atiba Rules and so does this podcast. Every episode is a real gem. I love it!

[@neondee3]

Atiba is a legend, hella good to hear stories from him! Love to see Elis wearing FA too!!

[@BrianPayne-ef6kn]

God I love this show!! It guides it's fans down so many different avenues. And that makes for a successful program. GREAT JOB GUYS!!!

[@chrissessions8502]

This is amazing! Atiba rules. Colorado roots! You have to do one with Michael Burnett!

[@y_not]

Awesome episode, so cool to hear stories of how Tony led by example and exemplified compassionate leadership where he treated his team as fellow humans

[@Crazy_Gamer603]

That doordash read was incredible. Such a great show!!!

[@zebuh_]

the fact that tony hawk learned how to mod ps2's back in the day makes me respect him so much more for some reason

[@jasonhawkins9176]

That was so awesome! Thanks guys for all the work you do

[@ffiizzyy]

great podcast! keep coming back with amazing guests!

[@vicTorey]

Nothing like a new episode of Hawk vs Wolf to start the day! Keep up the great work guys!

[@myfriendsyoutubechannel]

We need a second ep for sure. This was great! Atiba is a legend!

[@adriansk8s]

Damn Atiba and Ellis on the nine club! What a treat!! Thanks for what you guys do.

[@jonpaulrhinehardt7663]

Listening to you guys and the people you have on the show makes me look forward to Monday mornings. This show brings back so many memories of being a young skater when I lived in Germany through the 80-90's. Thanks guys!

[@Sterlingmon11]

How was the skating in Germany back then ??

[@theramplocal]

Killing it w the guests! Atiba!!

[@mikaellofgren7]

So happy about this podcast and so great Tony that Jason is your co host awesome person. Thank you!

[@SchnellVITALVINYLVLOG]

Great episode and great Nine Club episode Jason

[@TangoDown357]

This interview was amazing! Super interesting, great vibes, and funny as hell.

[@deomeslives]

awesome hearing about Atiba! Best podcast as usual!!🔥🔥🔥

[@jaretharneberg1258]

When legends talk about legends it’s amazing.

[@kellydinkens811]

Love hearing the old-school hawk stories. If it wasn't for Tony I probably never would habe got into skateboarding. So thank you!!!!

[@MikeyJames333]

Im 31, live in Vista and have been skating for 23 years. Please hire me, I’ll scrub Toilets I don’t care. I feel like my soul is dying at my current job. Just want to work for some hint skateboarding related.

[@stumpymacbeth]

What an awesome show. This was the skateboarding I grew up with. I love the stories! Keep it up.

[@about80crickets]

Such a wonderful episode!

[@sayjilva6673]

wonderful once again

[@RAXtheGREAT]

i love this podcast, cant wait for more episodes this one was good!

[@Thenewthreat86]

Hey thanks to both of you guys on inspiring me to get out there and skate again it feels great

[@jakeryanmt]

Super inspirational! That tour van story about storage bin accident and Tony's red shirt bleeding into luggage was legendary.

[@morgellon9449]

Great interview. Looking forward to seeing that Circle Jerks video. I used to play that scene in Thrashin' before I'd go skate; it was as good as any skate video part.

[@artofinvading]

yep, scrap, hoffman estates , unreal… religiously skated the sketch street area there, pro-tec helmets with straps cut off. was next to the soccer arena. tony and ellis conjure memories and inspiration🖤🤘

[@traitortotheliving]

Great episode really enjoyed that!

[@redflag4255]

This podcast had me rolling! Hawk is awesome man! kudo' s for not getting angry! That takes character man!

[@LiveFromMandaree]

What part was that?

[@y_not]

Th doordash ad is my favourite ad read on this channel, hilarious!

[@BobWeaver3000]

LFG!!!! "Men at Work" inspired move 🤣🤣🤣 ps: faaaaaaaaaantastic 9club Mr Wolf! fucken rad!!!!

[@FriendlyChapsBlues]

incredible episode!!!

[@kellydinkens811]

What a absolute legend!!!! No matter at what he does

[@ericsharp5079]

WoW! Great great episode! Stubs should be on there again or maybe with relevant skaters! He always has great viewpoint and has been around so much skate history!

[@jonathanginofilippi]

Justs so awesome Great Podcast!

[@bushwickerman]

WILLY WOULD BE A GREAT EPISODE! This is gold tho loving it. Keep at it Hawk/Wolf! Much Love!

[@sgt.lincolnosiris4111]

Love you guys!

[@phlooke]

Finally! A podcast with Atiba! Hell, for all I know the 9 club could have had Beer Run on there and just said it was Atiba and I’d still have been stoked 😂 Like who’s better than having a photographer or filmer like Beagle or Atiba. Professional hype men, man child babysitters, and camera artists….who probably have some of the gnarliest bag of stories from being at/witnessing/photographing some of the most epic photos of all of the legends for the past (2 decades ish?). Jason: “So if you don’t like it (movie screening)…do you just lie?” Atiba: “Shhh…Let’s not effect the money Jason” 😂

[@payo9615]

Great interview,sick shirt Atiba.

[@michaeltaylor4939]

Love this podcast , you definitely gotta get Kareem on after this one with Atiba

[@zachdixon4597]

Tony's laugh is infectious 😅💜

[@carolynberge2919]

“No coping? What was on the other side?” “Death.” 😂😂😂

[@DarkDecimus]

Wow...what a life. Being under the wing of Andrew Bernstein, who is like the Tony hawk of NBA photographers...and then get to shoot all the legends of both hoops & skate. Amazing. Killer episode, boys!

[@TRKTKO]

Another banger

[@nickblood7080]

Rocking that helmet t shirt! Nice!

[@thecannacrat]

Hell ya. SCRAP was my home skate park, never saw Tony, but did see BMX’r Jimmy Walker there often, pre X-Games. Atiba is a badass, smart dude. This was a great episode.🤘🤘🔥🔥

[@MattHumphrey2408]

love te celebration of roses in this episode, deserved! 100%

[@carlosdeaquino6725]

Please consider including some sort of a video call for people outside the US to be in the podcast if theres another chance of hanging out with you guys. Id really like to contribute to to the “fly on the wall” project but the rules said it was only valid for US residents. Anyways. Great episode. Love you guys. Keep on rocking!

[@willherring126]

I bought that Klein BHP when it first came out most warped board of all time I loved it

[@thebuds956]

Hawk and Ellis are the best combo. Always a great podcast regardless

[@Vogurt]

I deliver pizza in a 6 speed diesel Jetta in the Minnesota snow and this randomly became my favorite podcast this month. So good. Just keep vibin boys. I skated in middle school but played the Piss outta the games. Fokkin skeets m8 Jason m8

[@kjb1336]

Bloody Awesome 👍🔥🤘❤🤘

[@JamesTylerMusic]

Always been a huge fan growing up on both of y’all all three of you in this case. Im a musician/artist/skater from Iowa. Performing with Mike V next week in my hometown! Anyway love what you guys do!! Also if you ever need and designs or tunes for the podcast or anything else. I would be honored to be of assistance in any way.

[@petercraig4648]

Love that Birdhouse Helmet shirt. I use to always rock a red one back in the late 90s

[@Skateboarder1974]

So good 👍🏼

[@pronjoffitt9141]

Atiba has such a pleasant cadence and candor

[@RoofusLeekin]

Lol @ Bucky eating in the background of the ads.

[@ryanspence1214]

So great :))

[@robbytucker6496]

great freakn podcast amazing as always this sht starts my week off smiling as stupid as that sounds it does. thanks for doing this show much respect guys

[@nunya8938]

I live in Louisville and saw Tony do a demo in 03? Anyway I wish they would’ve shown the 540 photo stubs was talking about.

[@jonathanginofilippi]

Wish I had made it to life, but glad to witness yours. 1 luv

[@TheKentProctor]

Hey Guy's really love the podcast. Thank you for doing it! Any chance you could comment on vert skatings impact on the creation of snowboard halfpipe?

[@graxjpg]

Impact? It’s completely responsible for the event being invented.

[@dirtvegan]

Whoa I was in that van when Ron yelled that I did not get arrested….. YAY!

[@jspaulding4106]

All the video game mentions I've seen, that's the first shout out to California Games I have seen!

[@bryanmatos5472]

Atiba was so down to keep talking! These shows need to be as long as they can be! Don’t stop the show! Also Ellis need to be full Ellis show Ellis !

[@AcidicJew]

I still watch Atiba's Chomp part! Cheers gents!

[@lonm6928]

I’m now going to try Rico’s ASAP as I work down the street. Maybe tonight!

[@josephdeem6517]

I wanna be on the pod cast as a fan for years and as skater!

[@bakazyaanai]

Great convo. Is this part of the describe?

[@mikejones3560]

Willy Santos

[@tanner2x439]

Don't have the $$ to go to Cali. But I did still throw in some cash for the skatepark foundation. Which has had a huge impact in my area. they are continuing to grow and pop up everywhere. It's awesome to have all these choices now compared to 10 years ago.and the quality is amazing.

[@SpookyTooth1974]

in the late 80's and early 90's I always made sure to offer to buy the pro skates at demos lunch at fast food places.

[@BeachBumsk8]

Awesome, btw can you guys get Gonz on the show..and maybe Alva, Natas, Cab, McGill, TG..just ideas

[@mattoliver1156]

Damnit! I missed the chance to enter the contest to see you guys skate! Smh

[@troymiller3798]

Here I am in the comment section looking for the raffle sign up..not seeing it. But I am KZbin stupid lol. I skated with Jason when he was an Hstreet am. Louisville Ky demo, blue vert ramp right by the highway. He tore our ramp up and was super cool..Cockroach wheels🤙🏻

[@cinemasnitch3959]

BROOOO EVEN NINE CLUB COULDNT PULL THIS APPARENTLY! ALways wondered what sick stories this guy had! And hes homies with the workaholics boys? Cant go wrong.

[@diplenski]

the dmv part was cracking me up "anthony? not him, let's go." and why did tony care about getting glasses restriction on his license, he would've been pushing thirty

[@matchesmalone79]

I did something similar, because if u get pulled over, cops will write a ticket quick if you happen to not be wearing your glasses that day

[@raulvaldezjr4773]

Sick fucking podcast, great interview with Atiba always took awesome photos and rad stories. Jason i want to skate with you bro and jam with your band!! Tony come back to South Padre Island, Texas again. i remember we both shared the top deck of a mini ramp at Bermudas Night Club skating and i think we had some contest before the X games was the X games and shit! Some kind of promo for ESPN. Great job guys always fun to listen to you .

[@ezedjay]

So good guys👏👏👏 Just keeps getting better 😄🛹

[@garrettboomerbender]

Sick Helmet shirt!

[@fuqshmoogle]

i was at that bc surf and sport demo

[@biosfearmag]

Top Skater at Sega City was super fun. I think it was a dollar even back then, but worth it.

[@tomwerner6026]

How do you sign up for the contest??? I’ve already liked and subscribed to all of these.