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Some of these photos were featured in the Chicago city-guide episode. Here's the whole deal!

Second part of my New York street safari.

Go to New York (USA), keep your eyes open and you might see one of these... Stickers, flops, tags, installations...

Here's the final round of our "Mentally Tuned" skateboard mayhem. It consists of a Best Trick Contest... on Rosa, my pimped-out board! Everybody is baked but tricks get landed! Go to MySpace.com/JCHOQ to check out a hidden episode... And add me!

Follow me through the easy steps of the customization of a pair of sneakers... I'm using AllStarGum, stencils and... Patience!

Now things are getting really tough! In Paris, France, on the world famous Place de la Concorde, at the bottom of the Champs Elysees, the Champagne-laced skateboard contest continues... Let's get this over with!!! Next step : jump into the limo towards the last secret location...

France - Coree

Djon pimped a skateboard (flashing neon, embedded PSP, luxury padding and finishes, sparkle-effect tuning). See him thrash it for fun!

Meet an inspired rider, who helped prompt the mutation of style in the 90's skateboarding scene. The armchair made of Jovontae Turner skateboard pro-models, in the back of the FTC skateshop, was certainly the best place to do this interview - check it out!

I hooked up with my man Junebug, of Chicago Originals, and he took me around the city and to "Chicago Rocks", the biggest hip hop event of the year. Don't wear your cap tilted to the side!

DJs: How do they do the things they do? Here are the basics of Deejaying.

The most underground skateboard contest! An O.U.T. session (like the HORSE game), where "missing a trick" means "drinking Champagne"... Skating Under the Influence.

We met Mike in Paris (France), just before the opening of his expo at colette. The complete interview is available in an audio podcast format. Check episode 14.

I'm the hidden child of Inspector Gadget, MacGyver, Jerome Bonaldi and that little asian kid in "The Goonies". The references and the links for all these tacky products are available in the attached pdf.

It doesn't matter if it's raining when Josh wants to ride his skateboard! See our crazy expedition, from the Man Shanti into the New York nightlife, all of us riding dry inside the car... except Josh... holding on to the yellow cab!

After a crazy night in town, engaging in some hardcore action on the Champs Elysees, Djon fixes Rosa.

Everybody should try to jump in the air on a skateboard. It's not that hard! Learn how to perform one of the basic tricks of skateboarding.

Hey, skaters! Let's go full speed down the Champs Elysees... Under the influence!!! This is the third stage of the T&T contest and it's not over.

Check out the skills of some of the local breakers. They performed at the "Chicago Rocks" event. It's fresh, it's dynamic, it's real! Straight out of the Chi underground scene, please welcome... The Brickheadz!!!

Get the 3 adresses and the 2 tips you need to hook up with SF's underground scenes. Where to shop? Where to score? Where to dig? All of this, plus some Chinatown double-cam downhill action!!!

Here's a slideshow of the different stages of the making of Sexy Rosa, the pimped skateboard. Bonus: the first tests, including a stunt where the PSP does a half flip while I'm doing an ollie.

I interviewed Kent in his skateshop, on Haight Street, in San Francisco (USA). FTC just celebrated its 20th birthday! So you know they know... This is the best place to start your exploration of San Francisco.

Want to produce beats? In this episode you'll learn how to use a MPC 2000, a good start for your production career.

Where are the rare New Era caps?! Well, to find these limited editions you'll have to drive away from the tourist traps and into the REAL Los Angeles! Meet Mike of the Lids Store and his "Fresh Fridays" caps ...

After our little trip to the mall, in the heart of South Central, Los Angeles, we had to head back do our hotel... Which wasn't so easy!

A few questions for the Birdman.

Here are my must-have gadgets - all you need to be a street podcaster ! The references and the links for all these cool products are available in the attached pdf.

A tribute to the Embarcadero (EMB), a legendary San Francisco skate spot.

An introduction to Street Smart Cool Cat.

Music is vital. Bass is non-optional. Meet my ear-killers : from the shoulder-worn iMac-looking ghetto blaster to the Boom Belt I made myself.

After a first stage in front of the Eiffel Tower, the Champagne-laced contest moves to the top of the Champs Elysees... with a limousine !

We hooked up with Dave in Bruxelles (Belgium), where his art is exposed, in the Alice Gallery. The complete interview is available in an audio podcast format. Check episode 10.

France - Suisse

An interview of Keith Hufnagel, from the sneaker store HUF. Located in San Francisco, it's a connaisseur's spot for all your Nike, Adidas, Vans, Converse... needs! In this interview Keith talks about his store, the Barry McGee collab' and SF in general.

By comparing skateboard facilities in different French cities, you realize Paris is not skater-friendly.

We hooked up with Dave in Bruxelles (Belgium), where his art is exposed, in the Alice Gallery. The complete interview is available in an audio podcast format. Check episode 10.

Meet an inspired rider, who helped prompt the mutation of style in the 90's skateboarding scene. The armchair made of Jovontae Turner skateboard pro-models, in the back of the FTC skateshop, was certainly the best place to do this interview - check it out!

By comparing skateboard facilities in different French cities, you realize Paris is not skater-friendly.

It doesn't matter if it's raining when Josh wants to ride his skateboard! See our crazy expedition, from the Man Shanti into the New York nightlife, all of us riding dry inside the car... except Josh... holding on to the yellow cab!

Check out the skills of some of the local breakers. They performed at the "Chicago Rocks" event. It's fresh, it's dynamic, it's real! Straight out of the Chi underground scene, please welcome... The Brickheadz!!!

Everybody should try to jump in the air on a skateboard. It's not that hard! Learn how to perform one of the basic tricks of skateboarding.

Get the 3 adresses and the 2 tips you need to hook up with SF's underground scenes. Where to shop? Where to score? Where to dig? All of this, plus some Chinatown double-cam downhill action!!!

I hooked up with my man Junebug, of Chicago Originals, and he took me around the city and to "Chicago Rocks", the biggest hip hop event of the year. Don't wear your cap tilted to the side!

An interview of Keith Hufnagel, from the sneaker store HUF. Located in San Francisco, it's a connaisseur's spot for all your Nike, Adidas, Vans, Converse... needs! In this interview Keith talks about his store, the Barry McGee collab' and SF in general.

Where are the rare New Era caps?! Well, to find these limited editions you'll have to drive away from the tourist traps and into the REAL Los Angeles! Meet Mike of the Lids Store and his "Fresh Fridays" caps ...

Music is vital. Bass is non-optional. Meet my ear-killers : from the shoulder-worn iMac-looking ghetto blaster to the Boom Belt I made myself.

Here are my must-have gadgets - all you need to be a street podcaster ! The references and the links for all these cool products are available in the attached pdf.

After a crazy night in town, engaging in some hardcore action on the Champs Elysees, Djon fixes Rosa.

A few questions for the Birdman.

After our little trip to the mall, in the heart of South Central, Los Angeles, we had to head back do our hotel... Which wasn't so easy!