Roughneck’s own beloved man of words and living legend Jason Jessee gave his all to skateboarding, and transworld recognizes that by featuring him in their anniversary retrospective interview series, viewable here.

In what would have been Van’s 28th birthday today, noteworthy blog The Chrome Ball Incident teams up with his Brother Eddie Villa, to showcase a collection of ads, stories & family photos in an amazing way to remember an amazing skater. R.I.P Van, you’ll never be forgotten.

Slap follows up with certified roughneck soldier Donny Barley with some previously unseen footage and his own words about meaning of Fountain Of Youth. Peep the video above, then take in the interview/feature here.

Peter Ramondetta is a wrecking ball of a skateboarder and he embodies the essence of the skategoat the best. Go to Real Skateboard‘s facebook page to vote for the next color way to be chosen; the color way with the most votes will get made into a limited edition run of 200 and sold in the shops of your choice. So get voting!

On Friday Roughneck Hardware, Paradise Wheels, Lowcard Magazine, Dirty Pigeon Clothing, Mission Skateboards, and the San Francisco Bay Guardian present the highest high hippy jump contest @ Mission Skateboards which will start at 2:00pm , then at El Rio the stoned souls picnic will start @ 3:00pm. Then later that night @ 7pm Dirty Pigeons will have its open house showcase. Come through if your in the city or are in the general bay area for a day of good times!

Roughneck representer Donny Barley and his shop Fountain Of Youth are featured exclusively in this behind the scenes look at the Providence, RI skate scene.

Roughneck soldier Fritz Mead and fellow ripper John Desimas show the chocolate city whats really good with their showcase of abilities on display…

Roughneck soldiers Justin Brock & David Clark and the rest of the ATL locs show this new DIY spot whats what in this atlantahatesus quick clip.

Network skate tracked down roving roughneck new jack Fritz Mead for his quick three tricks @ the Venice  Skatepark.

Anti-Hero’s own Frank Gerwer showcases his hill bombing skills and also previews the newest collection of boards for the spring 2012 catalog for deluxe.