Walker Ryan

I know it’s the start of SOTY season or whatever, but I think it should just go to Nikolai for always doing the dopest ledge tricks.

My new short story, “Wilshire,” is about friendship, alcoholism and spot-checking in LA.

In my new piece, I compare the number of shoe-sponsored skateboarders and shoe brands sponsoring skaters in 2026 with 2006. I also write about mag ads, CONS exit and more. walkerryan.substack.com/p/pr…

I haven’t skated in Orange County much, but my new short story, “Pico,” is set there. Early 2010s, about a TM tasked with cutting his riders. Hope you enjoy the read! walkerryan.substack.com/p/pi…

I made a new skate video called “dayones” and wrote about making and premiering homie videos.

New short story, “Lafayette,” is up. It’s about two skaters in a box truck and this magical curb in NYC.

New piece up about how it works to be a freelance filmer in skateboarding and what I believe needs to change. Fair pay for the filmers!

I wrote a short story about skating famous and fictional hubbas in San Francisco. I’ll be releasing short fiction every month here: walkerryan.substack.com/p/cl…

I wrote about Marc Johnson and the massive influence he had on me growing up. While Pretty Sweet is probably his best part, Man Down will always be my favorite