We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again, there’s something about the Midwest. The kids that come out of the Buckeye State just seem to take a different spin on things. Maybe it’s all the corn. Perhaps it’s the state drink, tomato juice. Maybe it’s the history of being hot-spot for unconventional minds.Whatever it be, agr is all about it. Keep on keepin’ Ohio. Do it yr way and do it well.

We recently made a new friend from Ohio, Kevin. We talked to Kevin about Syndicate, pretzels and peanut butter, smelly stuff and Phil Collins. Don’t miss this one folks. Kevin and Syndicate are sharp as a shark (”sharp as a shark” is now agoodreed’s catch phrase. Don’t front on that.)

agr: So, are we trying to do this?
Kevin: yea no worriess. gotta put my stache on.. there we go

agr: Well then lets rock. We’ll begin with matters of utmost importance…what are you going to be for Halloween? [Ed. Note: Just because we asked about Halloween does not mean we have been lagging in getting this interview. Ohio celebrates Halloween later than everywhere else. Duh.]
Kevin: Hahaa, a koala bear. Well I already was one. Me and all my friends were a raging pack of ‘em and got pretty wild.

agr: Koala bears? Damn that is good.
Kevin: Yea it was fun.

agr: Girls love koala bears huh?
Kevin: Yea they dig em

agr: When you aren’t a koala bear and chasing honeys, who are you?
Kevin: A human.  Kevin

Kevin? Probably not. But it would be pretty rad if it was. (Image courtesy of syndicate)

agr: And what are some things that Kevin is into and involved in?
Kevin: Boarding of course, filming, art.. that sorta jazz, music, photography

agr: Solid. Where are you located?
Kevin: Kent, Ohio

agr: That’s near Alaska right?
Kevin: Yep. Haha

Syndicate has siamese twins…creepy. (Image courtesy of Syndicate)

agr: You have a pretty nifty teaser out, “All Smiles.” Tell me a bit about it.
Kevin: Yea all smiles…Ohio based movie, showcasing what Ohio has to offer. 3 months of snow. Lots of rail riding. Urban honky donks, ya know? First movie we’ve ever come out with…hopefully the kids are into it.

all smiles from syndicate on Vimeo.
agr: The kids….they are a bunch of bastards. But I bet they’ll dig it. You guys have a unique take on the ol’ shred flick.
Kevin: Yea, trying to keep it real

agr: If there was a song that summed up shredding in Ohio, what would it be?
Kevin: Oh man..

agr: I just talked to some kids from California. They picked Hannah Montana, so she is off limits.
Kevin: Any Phil Collins jam I’d say.

agr: Good selection. Eeeeasssyyyy lover!
Kevin: I’m claiming Phil. He works those drums.

The Syndicate doods. Good looking gaggle of fellers. (Image courtesy of Syndicate)

agr: What’s the word on the Syndicate crew? Who is doing the snowboard thing? Who is doing the film thing? [Ed. Note: The "thing" thing is a quip that agoodreed has borrowed from Mr. Lipton over at Yobeat. Isn't it sweet?]
Kevin: Hmm…the Syndicate film crew is made up of bunch cats: Dan Morrison, Tony Accuradi, Trevor Cain, Ryan McNerney to name a few. As far as the film realm, that’s my doing. All those dudes are just down to board all the time. It’s about fun. Fun and giggles. [I am] pumped for this winter, saw my first snow the other day in Ohio. Got me hyped.

Stay tuned for part 2 tomorrow!