If you were skating in the early 2000s, Jon Miner’s influence was everywhere.
He wasn’t just filming — he was defining the look and feel of an era. With landmark videos like This is Skateboarding, Kids in Emerica, and Stay Gold, Miner crafted raw, cinematic skateboarding stories that stuck with you. His lens gave soul to the streets — gritty, stylish, unforgettable.

Season 2 of Let It Kill You kicks off with creator Ben McQueen heading to Santa Rosa to catch up with the man behind the camera. Through intimate stories and unrehearsed moments, Jon opens up — personal, vulnerable, and real. He reflects on his path, the struggles behind the scenes, and the artistry of capturing skateboarding’s most iconic moments.

From legends like Andrew Reynolds to Heath Kirchart, the episode dives deep into what made Jon such a trusted visionary — and why his work still hits so hard today.


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