LGBTQ+ Love Note: A Conversation With Elissa Steamer | Jeff Grosso’s Loveletters to Skateboarding

[@only1symo]

Props for all involved in making this. Grosso admitting like the majority of us being part of the problem is a massive thing. Be an ally is what I am taking from this.

[@johnfodo4129]

🤘🤘🤘

[@flexxmobil]

I brought up this video series at my local skate park. Just the same as Jeff (RIP) I admit that I was once part of the problem and it warms my heart to see other skaters supporting the message and the movement.

[@ShockTheMonkey35]

​​@@flexxmobil I was doing it a little bit too without even knowing i was doing it lol We just gotta make sure we're solid parents and teachers (from here on out) 🤘☠️🤘

[@Zee2Sea]

Six Stair and Grosso have left a very special legacy with Love Letters. Thank you for investing the time and effort to bring us this magnum opus.

[@only1symo]

Adam Priest don’t forget Vans for their funding of it too!

[@kohinoir7202]

Always liked Elissa a lot and the older I get the more I respect her. Twenty years ago I didn't really think how unusual it was for a woman to be a pro skater because one of my best friends in skating was a girl, but especially now with a new generation of awesome female skaters really ripping it out there, who grew up with her as an example I realize how monumental her contribution to skateboarding probably was. That and she just oozes style.

[@gustawkefqd2848]

This wil probably be the last time for grosso to tell us to go skate. Im going to miss that

[@theramplocal]

Im going to skate this weekend, thanks Jeff

[@mr.farmerskatesandcreates6848]

Cut Elissa off at 10:17 and proceeded to take an epic run leaving Elissa on the deck, so to speak. Notice how she leans in and allows him the space to process. Part of being an ally is checking yourself and listening without feeling the compulsion to sound off about your own truth. I really want to know what Elissa was going to say. So grateful for Grosso using his platform the way he did. I mean no disrespect.

[@bs48267]

lol yeah conversations be like that. 2 way streets

[@ShockTheMonkey35]

Did u mean at 10:07? I kept rewinding it and didnt know what u were talkin bout til i finally rewound to 10:00 then saw the sceeen slide right at 10:07........but i saw Grosso get amped up about a thought and Elissa let him continue, thats prolly what u meamt then huh

[@firstlast4516]

This video should have way more views. I'm a straight white guy and could watch this kind of stuff all day. Two super rad people having a pretty honest and revealing conversation just like we should probably all try to do. RIP GROSSO

[@leorey2649]

That fucking feeling of hearing someone talk and think: "He should have been talking 20 more years..."

[@matejamatic1329]

probably my favorite love letter interview ever. jeff really just listens and takes it all in, it's so awesome to see. RIP Grosso, thanks for everything you did :)

[@johnfodo4129]

🤘🤘🤘

[@logojones96]

so awesome theyre uploading all the full interviews that got cliped in the video

[@Ari2_cute]

Elissa Steamer is a fucking gem I love her so much and always look up to her she ran with the most important skaters and she's just as if not MORE IMPORTANT in the skate community ❤️💯💪 love you girl keep being you and never stop!

[@chasekoobi2366]

Elissa!!!!!!

[@MrSyabilLopez]

Thank you for shedding Light unto the LGBTQ 🏳️‍🌈 Community ✊🏻🌈

[@wikionthisfreestyle]

Damn Grossman my eyes where getting sweaty from your intro . It's like you're still here and I'm still waiting for the next loveletters and geeking out when the next episode drops ❤❤

[@TJGAMINGSCOTLAND]

I literally had a picture of Elissa steamer in Tony hawks pro skater 3 taped to my lunch box in primary school and I was so proud and happy. I wanted to be just like Elissa and hopefully I’ll learn to skate soon. Love you Elissa and keep smiling, we love you ❤️🤘

[@kw6466]

There has been a lot of posts taken down about rollerbladers and I want to set this straight. Jeff never cared I was rollerblader. Elissa treated me amazing in Fort Myers. Jamie Thomas stopped filming in Miami to watch me skate and clapped. I worked woodward for many years and most of my friends skateboarded. This isn't about hate on rollerblading. That is like us bad mouthing bmx riders for chunky ledges. Kids did say bad things to everyone at times and it sucks. Tony Hawk and I talked about how rollerblading got a bad deal. The best thing I've ever heard was Matt Milligan say "I like rollerblading because it is hated just like how skateboarding was when I started." So yes.... there is love all around. Go be you, and have fun doing it

[@Cubehead666]

Elissa's so damn cool, and Grosso died a saint. I love youse guyse. 🌈🙏

[@morgellon9449]

Oh, man. If they still have any other longer interviews he did for Loveletters over the years they should upload them. Or maybe just some highlights. I'm sure there's a lot of great stuff that just couldn't fit on the episodes.

[@gorryman]

True but it has to be part of some pc agenda , and that’s what’s sad , Jeff is gone all the love letters edits should drop not just the ones that fit the new narrative

[@morgellon9449]

@@gorryman I doubt there'd be a lot in his interviews that wouldn't fit within the scope of modern cultural sensibilities. The most controversial stuff would no doubt be about freestyle. Some of those interviews might be considered inflammatory just because of his treatment of a certain much-beloved professional skateboarder.

[@morgellon9449]

Oh, wait, there's also Jason Jessee. Yeah, he's probably cancelled for the time being. Hindsight's 2020!

[@fartspoo4244]

Morg Ellon any more grosso is good. I miss em even though I never met him.

[@Jordan-oi5vk]

@@gorryman you're a complete idiot. Showing respect to those who are different is not 'pc agenda.' It's called being a decent human being and important for the culture so more people aren't as stupid as you are.

[@bargerkenneth]

I don't know man, this might be Grosso's best work. He is clearly uncomfortable at times but he has the courage to just be there and be uncomfortable and do it anyway. Because it's important. RIP.

[@lancedavidson2995]

Hands down best female skater ever

[@KumQwatt42]

Grosso is the fucking man!!! I love that he stood up for something he believed in so strongly, even though you can see he struggles with the verbiage, Im sure it mean so much to so many people, that its OK just to be you. RIP Jeff Grosso

[@jonredifer3224]

Elissa shreds and she is an absolute legend and class act on and off of her board.

[@barrenwasteland7782]

Growing up i never experienced an overwhelming feeling of inclusion. From the skate community and outside. Everyone has always only treated me decent when i had something to offer. And as a poor kid, you have nothing so therefore youre treated as nothing. Dogged for your ride, dogged for your clothes dogged for your lack of skill. My only inclusive feeling ever was alone. Isolated and away from anyone. Nights skating is the best skating.

[@cjnorfla7632]

We love you Grosso, we love Lyon Steamer! Heroes in my youth, heroes forever! Praise the Letters!

[@johnfodo4129]

🤘🤘🤘

[@johnfodo4129]

🤘🤘🤘

[@mahoney1360]

I don’t know if I sound crazy but I could see Elissa as Phelps’ successor

[@Quesly1]

I honestly don't think they could have done this without Elissa and BA. They're the two most respected LGBTQ+ skateboarders imo. Elissa's point about skateboarding not being as inclusive on the inside as we think it is interesting.I don't know if that has a deeper meaning like how skaters are marketed or if shes talking about dudes at skateparks not being welcoming enough. I honestly think it comes from a lack of communication on both sides. going to the skatepark where you don't know anyone is intimidating to everyone not just women and LGBTQ people(granted I would imagine its worse) but I could be wrong, but I think its a "they're as scared of you as you are of them".

[@witchywoods267]

I miss Jeff so bad. I need him to still be here.

[@sloveniesta]

Why are both my eyes sweating!?! We miss you, Jeff, and Elissa is still a superstar!!!

[@jeffcon123]

She seems chill dude.. def a rad Skate legend from a time when skating blew the fuck up! Thank tony hawk for that! Lol I remember the style taking hold! lol I’d die for some old birdhouse or world industries gear now.. CCS WAS MY JAM

[@philliph.p.1985]

Oh shit the og, triple og, Steamer

[@sess845]

Grosso's definitely done some of the hard work by the time of this interview. Thanks, man. RIP.

[@kyleschwake5021]

Elissa is so dope! 🙌

[@johnnyc.3261]

Just a couple legends talking. RIP Grosso 🖤❤️

[@johnfodo4129]

🤘🤘🤘

[@yasko_jasko]

I think we can all agree that this dude will leave a huge hole in our world... but mostly for myself i hope oliver is ok! and i hope he feels the love from us all spreading towards him!!!

[@scottieskatan4219]

thank you...

[@fattzo_films]

Simply amazing👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@greedygreggor]

That was an epic conversation. Miss you Mr Grosso x

[@RappinAcoustic]

Skateboarding lost a piece of its soul the day Grosso passed.

[@alanaday]

these full length convos are my favorite!! Elissa Steamer you're a legend, love y'all forever #B4L 🤙🏼🦋💖🌈

[@the_ancient_ways]

Miss you Grosso

[@DeviantSkateboards.]

🌈❤️🖤

[@gorryman]

Skateboarding used to be way more inclusive actually if you skated you were crew now it’s a bunch of jocks wearing Nike skating smooth parks and hating on newcomers

[@Ari2_cute]

This is so fire 🔥💪

[@jessevanderkolk7902]

I realise language is everything! Sometimes I realy dont want to offend anyone but feel like i am walking a tightrope with the other person and this creates tension which i wish that wasnt there. As in i want to hang out and be apreciated for my vibe, not the conotation that somebody else has with a certain word.

[@sess845]

The more you do it, the easier it gets.

[@adambravo2353]

At local parks in Seattle, the biggest homophobic brutes are the rich kid scooter riders. Of course they suck. I miss you Mothra. Thank you Elissa.

[@Kennethlally124]

Haha!! Right

[@Kennethlally124]

They're just kids and will figure it out eventually though.

[@johnfodo4129]

There's never going to be a another Jeff Grosso RiP Brother 🤘🤘🤘

[@K-FOREST_Original]

As always, it's probably a story from a long experience.

[@paulstephens9703]

Grosso is my favorite.. legend!! It's all about acceptance I think that's the word that these two were looking for in many points in this interview.. acceptance.. grosso sucks,!! grosso forever ,!!! Rip my friend....it's a lifestyle go out and fucking shred

[@julenoa4289]

Gonna miss him sending us away to skate... R.I.P. Jeffrey

[@johnfodo4129]

🤘🤘🤘

[@gforcethomas]

Props to Elissa for doing all the emotional labour in this interview, geez dude, let her fucking talk!

[@tao_2015]

Love this ❤️❤️

[@theramplocal]

Fucking love Grosso, RIP

[@sonnypadilla9681]

Six stairs gotta make a grosso documentary

[@dealwithitsf]

"and the last thing i want to do is beat up on somebody else and make them uncomfortable or make them not feel safe " like skateboarders have been doing to bladers (and now scooters) for decades when they go to a skatepark. they say all this then champion a magazine or brands that outwardly have been teaching generations for decades to hate others because they brought the wrong toy to the skatepark. love the sentiment but you cant have it both ways

[@13Clicks]

Don’t forget the hate on bmx as well. I hope we all can be more accepting to others in the future. I’m going through things in my head that I’ve said in the past... I regret them but now know I need to be a better loving human. Learning is powerful. Thanks to all for this video.

[@jonathonhayes2293]

Fuck You

[@Dylan-li2nf]

I see your point but to compare homophobia to making fun of a stereotype of scooter riders getting in skaters way isn’t fair. Yeah we could be more accepting of everyone.

[@dealwithitsf]

@@Dylan-li2nf i wasn't trying to compare the two. i was pointing out the hypocrisy of saying your inclusive and for all people then promote magazines and brands that go out of their way (for decades) to do the complete opposite

[@Dylan-li2nf]

But it’s not hypocritical. Hating people for something that’s not their choice is different for hating someone for what they choose to do. Honestly most skaters I know don’t care unless it’s a little kid getting in the way. If they do it’s usually also a homophobic person who makes fun of people for wearing helmets. But yeah I agree those people suck

[@cy_b0r]

ngl i teared up a bit there

[@starrealm2621]

8:18 quick!!! whats the average age kids develop an awareness of their own sexuality !?

[@leorareagan5704]

Thank you for this.

[@sbarbozag]

RIP Grosso, legend

[@johnfodo4129]

Fuck yeah 🤘🤘🤘

[@mikearisbrocken8507]

We need more of these!!!!

[@user-kt1kb7rm7o]

❤️

[@nerifish2]

The dislikes in this video just hurts

[@johnfodo4129]

Like Grosso said there's people who own skateboards and people who skateboard🤘🤘🤘agree bro there assholes

[@donpettyandthespacefakers1798]

Alva story was that a joke Vans you’re not really putting that out ?

[@vans]

It's coming in September. Sorry for the delay.

[@69DildoPileup]

There is A LOT of story / stories to the TA story. Legend Status dictates its own time. (But yeah, I'm dying to see it too)...

[@donpettyandthespacefakers1798]

LoResViscera ....I hear you it’s just it was teased for June the movie has already been shown like a year ago was just wondering what is all the delay for I literally do not understand how all that works I’m not mad or anything I was a little chapped it didn’t come in June but what are you gonna do

[@69DildoPileup]

stanaclausisanalien 101 i’m on the same page w/ u, Brother!

[@donpettyandthespacefakers1798]

I’m talking about the documentary that they teased for June why do you have alternative way to watch it?

[@jamesleakey247]

'Turn this shit off. . . .go skate'

[@matthewfaulks7116]

Now you just need to apologise to all the other action sports and riders you have put down in the past. Skateboarding has alot to answer for after years and year's of hate culture.

[@emmanueljames9029]

R.i.p Jeff Grosso

[@johndef5075]

Who gives a fuck about who somebody else loves?

[@GegeOneBMX]

Like 567. Boa noite!

[@kyddshine]

Fucking great.

[@buddytrail]

Who the fuck is down voting this?!!

[@element19961]

Skateboarding isnt or shouldn’t be politics, just skate and have fun

[@sess845]

It's easier to have fun when you're not oppressed or bullied.

[@element19961]

@@sess845 thanks for the insight Karen is what I want to say but on a real level I don’t care what race, religion, creed or gender you are as long as you’re not insufferable.

[@sess845]

@@element19961 Thanks for helping make my point. 😉

[@hookkups]

"today on skateboarding topic, lets talk about where we like to put our genitals"

[@dylanschannelable]

Great takeaway

[@Seqaa]

First

[@skaterboistarterpack]

You guys are weird

[@tailer1933]

Thanks

[@shiatafoya]

Ewwwwww

[@tailer1933]

Explain yourself

[@beaperry3984]

wtf

[@StormWatcher313]

Rip in peace Grosso

[@tidezzz4222]

First