Yes yes the 'Skateboarder And...' podcast is back with a banger!  This episode is a perfect way to start season five, I got to sit down with skateboarder, snowboarder, professional photographer and one half of The Reason Mag...Mr. James North!

We talk about; studying photography,  working at LCB, discovering snowboarding, living in the mountains, skating harrow, first shots, amazing teachers, starting The Reason mag, touring with Kano, losing jobs because you don't have enough instagram followers, social media, artistic influences, advice for budding photographers, and so much more.

To find out more about James you can find him on instagram via

@jamesnorthphoto or visit his official website www.jamesnorthphoto.co.uk

For more info on The Reason Mag check them out on instagram @thereasonmag or via their website www.thereasonmag.com

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The podcast is hosted by Mat Lloyd you can find him on instagram/twitter @matlloydpoet his latest zine 'Short Drafts and Photographs' is out now.  His official website is www.matlloyd.com

All music is provided with permission by Mr. Brown @westaytrue his music is available from all good record stores, iTunes, Amazon and direct via www.westaytrue.com

Stay safe people!

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