Brian Wenning, an OG pro skateboarder who made his name in the 2000s through projects like Photosynthesis, The DC Video, and Plan B: Live After Death, has recently been released from prison and is ready to share his story.
Serving five years under the Graves Act for a weapons charge, Wenning faced a mandatory minimum of 42 months before becoming eligible for parole.
He was released from Bayside State Prison in May 2025 and has since been focused on rebuilding his life and finding a sense of stability.
During his time in prison, Wenning embraced sobriety after years of substance use.
He also took part in programs like Alcoholics Anonymous, anger management, church services, kenosis, and Bible study.
In a new interview on Living Proof New York, Wenning has openly shared that these experiences gave him a chance to reflect on his life, learn from past mistakes, and develop a clearer sense of direction.
Wenning’s skateboarding career has always been defined by style and technical skill. He rode for brands like Habitat, DC Shoes, and Plan B and was a major figure during a golden era of plaza skating.
Since leaving prison, Wenning has been back on his skateboard and sharing clips online, showing that his passion for skating remains as strong as ever.
He talks about taking life “one day at a time” and emphasizes how the lessons he learned in prison continue to shape his choices.
For anyone who’s been watching Wenning ride, his comeback ain’t just about getting back on a board, it’s about a pro who’s been through the streets, owned up to his mistakes, and is trying to flip his life around.
His story proves that even when life throws you into the deep end, you can learn from it, grow, and start building your world around the things that really matter to you.