John Santaniello Interview

Are you ever going to work at Woodward again?
Yeah I’m sure I’ll make my way there for many summers to come.

Why didn’t you wanna work at Woodward this year?
Honestly I was just kinda burnt out on it I had been there all summer for the past 3 summers. I just wanted to take a break from it this summer and do some different shit.

Where are you from?
I’m from a small town in western Mass called Monson, right outside Springfield.

Who do you live with?
I kinda bounce back and forth from my mom’s place and my chick’s place.

Best camera?
My iPhone.

Favorite skate spot on the East Coast?
Just recently went to Baltimore for the first time and in my opinion they had some of the sickest spots on the East Coast.

How old are you?
21 years old.

How did you hear about Skate Jawn?
I first heard about it from the homies up at UMASS Amherst, then after checkin it out I realized a bunch of Woodward homies were down.

You in school?
Nah college drop out.

Gone on any trips this summer?
Yeah I go out to Boston a lot, it’s only an hour from me, NYC is like 2.5 so I’ve been there a few times. One weekend I went up to Albany. I also went to Baltimore and Philly a few weeks ago that was definitely the best trip of the summer.

What are your plans for the rest of the year?
I’m just trying to skate as much as I can, go on some more trips, and stack as much paper as possible.

Favorite video part?
Ricky Oyola EE3.

Favorite website besides magnoliascreet.blogspot.com?
www.thrashermagazine.com

Do you ever get pussy?
Whenever I want, I got a girlfriend haha.

R you sponsored?
I ride for Theory skate shop, and the cons rep Chase hooks me up with shoes.

Do you smoke?

Ganja, yes. Tobacco, only when in spliffs.

Favorite beer?
Blue Moon is my shit.

Who’s your least favorite skater?
I’d have to go with Steve Berra for obvious reasons.

Which is better stoning in the morning or at night?
Stoning all day.

Why does Philly suck so much?
It doesn’t!

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