Behind the Scene: What has Ben Schwab been up to? - 07/07/14

1) Hey Ben, how are you doing?

well alright

2) What have you been up to lately?

very inappropriate things

3) Are you still living in Costa Mesa or did you move to a new place?

Yes i just moved to the city of Long Beach. Its definately an adjustment from the place i was living in last time i saw you guys.

4) Are you studying right now?

Yeah im in school and work full time.

5) How is your study life working together with your skate life?

Well its nothing new ive been doing them simultaneously for quite a while now. When i do skate, its in the freetime that i do get which means its usually filming or handling somewhat.

6) Since Xsjado was bought by the Conference has a lot changed for you? How do you feel about all that and can we expect big things from Xsjado?

Nothing has changed yet for me yet but it will very soon because there are some ideas that are going to be put into action in the future. And yes i think that of all the boot companies in the industry, you really can expect the most from Xsjado.

7) Mindgame went out of business right after you came up with one of the best section in the last video release history. Are you super busy now filming for a new section as every videographer is asking you ?

Haha im filming with Lonnie Gallegos and Brandon Negrete for Fade Nation a little bit at the moment.

8) What is the deal with your wheel sponsor, since Mindgame is gone? Which wheels are you riding right now and why do you choose to ride these wheels?

I really cant tell you its somewhat of a secret

9) You were living really close to Shane, how is your contact to Shane these days?

He lives in Los Angeles and i hang out in Los Angeles so i still see him quite a bit.

10) You haven't been know that well, before the Mindgame DVD came out, but you entered the "Hot Shit" stage with a big bang. Has this changed anything for you?

Well I mean of course it changes the way everyone thinks of you but for me personally no.

11) You haven't been to Europe ever right? Which places have you traveled besides the United States?

No i've never been and have always wanted to go. I've only traveled abroad once to a few countries in the middle east.

12) Can we expect you in Europe soon?

How funny you ask that i finally decided to go at the beginning of next month.

13) What are your plans for the rest of the summer '07?

My plan is to lay low until i get on that plane to England.

14) Any shout outs?

Shout out goes out to M.Hornick and B. Evans and also Steven Patrick. Thanks.


-Fishy Stall right next to In-n-out Burger

photos by Grand / portrait by Lonnie Gallegos

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