Nick Accurso

My latest guest is Cincinnati OG Nick Accurso. Nick has been skating since 1986- around the time street skating was born. Representing the west side of Cincy, "Fat Nick", as he’s known, played a key role in several extremely influential projects in Cincinnati underground culture. From Art Director for Strength Magazine, to co-owning Anonymous Skateshop from 1999-2012, and co-founding groundbreaking hip hop and graffiti event Scribble Jam. Filmer, entrepreneur, designer, photographer, and family man are just some of the many hats he’s worn. He even had a photo published as a young man in Thrasher shot by Giovanni Reda. With Anonymous, Nick helped film and produce three essential videos that stand the test of time and captured the look and feel of Cincy's one of a kind vibe.

Nick currently lives in Clifton with his family and is still skating to this day with his son. He has an amazing memory and is a great storyteller, recalling many key names and moments in the development of Ohio skating. This was a personal milestone episode for me as an admirer and fan of Cincinnati skating for many years, but since I didn't grew up there, I only heard the stories. Thanks to Nick for his generosity and time with this, and to Chris Luessen for helping to write the interview.

Look out for the Scribble Jam documentary coming soon, as well as an exhibit happening now at the Cincinnati Art Museum!