Our guest this week is a shredder and a craftsman. He spent 10 years at Newport Surf N Sport, working his way up from a grom to running the store. His creative journey took off at 7Diamonds, where he worked as a graphic artist and designer, handling everything from catalog layouts to curating photo shoots, and even managing the design team. He later became the head boardshort designer at O’Neill, bringing his vision and passion to one of the industry’s most iconic brands. But his creativity didn...
Jul 04, 2025•2 hr 28 min
We got to sit down with Tess & Travis Booth of Distant Local Kolohe "BROTHER" Andino of Steko LG Shaw of WRV Raul Pinto of Satellite Boardshop Kekoa Cazimero of AVVA Thanks Josh Rifkin, CARV Expo and Surfer Magazine
Jun 27, 2025•3 hr 16 min
Our guest this week has been shaping the tech side of the Surf Industry for over 25 years. His journey began in 2000 with tech support and customer service at Swell.com, and soon after, he made his mark at Surfline, starting in ad sales and eventually leading the charge in media innovation. By 2005, he was driving the evolution of Surfline’s online video content, long before they were known for anything beyond surf forecasts and cams. He helped build out their media channels from the ground up :...
Jun 20, 2025•2 hr 2 min
Our guest this week is a powerhouse in the world of surfing. Born in Brazil and now based in the beautiful island of Kauai, Hawaii. She made waves early in her career, earning the title of Rookie of the Year in 2015 and has since gone on to secure four Championship Tour wins. She proudly represented Brazil in both the 2020 and 2024 Summer Olympics, bringing home a silver medal, and added another prestigious title to her name by becoming the ISA World Surfing Games Champion in 2023. Taking a step...
Jun 13, 2025•2 hr 41 min
Our guest this week is a Television and Film Producer, Director, and Writer. A graduate from California State University, Long Beach in journalism, he spent 5 years working for Surfing Magazine and became Senior Editor. He went on to work for Walt Disney Studios and was eventually hired at Fox, where his groundbreaking series won a Golden Globe Award and ran for 11 seasons. It was later adapted into a successful feature film. We welcome the creator of The X-Files , Mr. Chris Russell Carter....
Jun 06, 2025•2 hr 29 min
This week, we’re stoked to welcome two longtime friends who grew up in the surf town of San Clemente. Frustrated with the state of social media and feeling like their generation was missing a true print publication that represented their lifestyle — surf, skate, snow, music, art, and everything in between. These college visionaries took matters into their own hands. What did they do? They launched YÜTH MAGAZINE — a bold new platform and print magazine that celebrates the culture they live and br...
May 30, 2025•2 hr 7 min
SURFscape is the ultimate consumer experience focused around surfing and adjacent adventures. Anchored by leading brands in the surf industry, attendees will be introduced to new products for their next adventure, workshops to get the best out of their equipment and immerse themselves in all things surf, coastal adventures and the outdoors. We had the pleasure of sitting down with Courtney McKenna-McKenna VW and Macy Mullen -Vast Life. Thank you Vipe Desai for having us!
May 23, 2025•1 hr 12 min
We sat down wit Mark "OCCY" and Jay "J-BOY" Occhilupo at JS Industries. Thanks to Dane "JAH" Jefferys and Heath "NUTTY" Walker for having us!
May 16, 2025•50 min
Our guest this week is one of the most unique characters in the surf world. He’s an aggressive stock day-trader, a conspiracy theorist on just about every topic, a passionate amateur archaeologist, a part-time janitor for a school district, and an actor! But more than anything, he is one of the most “CORE” surfers we know. For over 30 years, he has been traveling the globe and scoring perfect waves. Whether he’s constantly glued to Surfline or has developed some secret formula blending swell, wi...
May 14, 2025•2 hr 43 min
Our guest this week is a ripper from New Jersey who is known as a “Cold Water Warrior” and a top 16 surfer in New York and Jersey! This pro-surfer turned sales rep for Hurley, is still a major threat out in the lineup and all his barrel/surf clips at his home break is making me jealous. We welcome to the show Mr. Thomas “Tommy Tickle” Ihnken.
May 09, 2025•2 hr 11 min
Thanks Spyder Surfshop for gathering the tribe each year!We got to sit down with Surf Industry Legend, Scott "LONEWOLF" Daley and Southbay Royalty, Richard "DICKIE" O'Reilly.
May 02, 2025•1 hr 41 min
October 26, 2021 was the last time we sat down with “THE GOAT”. At that time we decided that we would do a series of interviews and take our time in really diving deep into his stories. Of course, trying to schedule something with “THE GOAT” is next to impossible. . Last week we got to “MIX BUSINESS WITH PLEASURE”. It’s awesome how things come together sometimes. Thanks Robert Kelly “THE GOAT” Slater @kellyslater for hanging with us.
May 01, 2025•3 hr 2 min
Thanks HSS for gathering the tribes together for HSS Demo Day! We got to sit down with Grey Lockwood / BING SURFBOARDS Billy Webb / HB BOARDRIDERS CLUB Jani Lange / SUN BUM Chuy Reyna / FIREWIRE & SLATER DESIGNS Taylor, Finn, & Jones Pai / HSS See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Apr 18, 2025•3 hr 38 min
Our guest this week is a legend who had a prolific career and is one of the most recognizable and accomplished Surfers of all time. He has won over 100 Surfing competitions, including multiple victories at the US Surfing and the International Surfing Championships. He is a Musician, an Artist, a Writer, and was the 1st in many of Surfing’s Historic Milestones. First person EVER to be paid and receive endorsements as a Surfer, first Surfer to have a production PRO model shortboard, first to win a...
Apr 04, 2025•2 hr 3 min
Our guest this is week has had Incredible achievements in Surfing and in Business. A Stellar and Successful Amateur Career, he Dominated the N.S.S.A. which includes a National Title and an Amateur World Title in 1984, which resulted in the U.S. Team taking Gold. He continued his success turning Pro and made a name for himself on the World Tour and Charging on the North Shore. After Retiring from Pro Surfing his business career is just as impressive. He has worked for some of the biggest and most...
Mar 31, 2025•2 hr 42 min
Our guest this week is Surfer, Drummer, Artist, Designer, and Entrepreneur. This Talented and Creative dude spent 14 years at Hurley as Global Design Director. During those years he was also a Rock Star Drummer in the Band “Japanese Motors”. In 2020, he and his cousin started a company called “Ola Canvas” which makes timeless surfboard bags cut from deadstock of Military Spec Canvas. The Brand continue to push concepts forward rooted in Surfing with a developed full range of apparel, bags, acces...
Mar 31, 2025•2 hr 50 min
Our guest this week is a Trail Blazer and Pioneer in the Japanese Surf Culture, opening a Surf Shop in 1971. With a passion in Filming and Photography he was able to Capture some of Surfing’s most Historic Moments! But, it was until meeting and sponsoring Tom Curren that really put Himself and The Surf Shop on the world stage by opening a Location in Huntington Beach in the 1980’s. He not only created a very successful Surf Shop Business, but he was also a huge influence and was instrumental in ...
Mar 31, 2025•1 hr 55 min
Our guest this week is Punk Rocker and an Adrenaline Junky. With Passions like Boxing and Jiu-Jitsu, Motorcycle riding and Racing, Surfing and Shaping, this Musician and Entrepreneur has been turning passions into businesses time and time again. From Gym owner, to co-founding MotoXXX, and as of late, starting a Surfboard Label “ Pickle Stix”. This guy likes to hustle and stay busy. His Punk Band has been cranking out music for close to 40yrs and just released another Record Called “Double Album”...
Mar 31, 2025•1 hr 32 min
Our guest this week has 3 Decades of experience in Action Sports as Regional, National, and Director of Sales. 20 years of which, has been focused in the eye wear category working for Arnette, Spy, and Filtrate. Add in experiences with working for Vans, Richer Poorer, and Salty Crew has helped him catapult him to where he is today. We stoked to sit down and congratulate him on his new position as US Sales Director of Rhythm…. Mr Sean “ FLERS “ Fleuriau. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pr...
Mar 31, 2025•3 hr 36 min
Our guest this week is an Entrepreneur with a Creative Mind and is also an Industry Powerhouse with over 20 years of experience. His resume’ includes VP of Operations at Paul Frank, President and Global General Manager at RVCA, SVP of Marketing and Product Development at Igloo and currently he is the Global GM at Quiksilver. But, his talents just don’t stop here as he also Co-Founded and sold 2 companies; C-Preme which made “Raskullz” Kids Helmets, was Acquired by BRG Sports (Bell Helmets). And ...
Mar 31, 2025•2 hr 37 min
Our guest this week is one of the most successful Surfers to come out of Huntington Beach. From an early age, he was winning almost every amateur contest, and was an NSSA and USA Team member. He was destined to go Pro. He quickly climbed the pro ranks on the Bud Tour right out of high school and found himself competing on the WTC within a couple of years. Juggling a young family and while travel 9/10 months a year was a lot to handle having a young family, so after a couple of years on tour, he ...
Mar 30, 2025•2 hr 56 min
Our guest this week has quite the list of accomplishments. Brand Team Manager, Strategist of Athlete Career Management, Media, Brand awareness and Business development. He spent 10 years at Element as Director of Global Marketing, and then Co-Founder and was Chief Marketing Officer at Stance Socks. Later he worked at Igloo as VP of Playmate & Partnership/Collaboration Division. He continues to focus his expertise and life experiences as a Consultant, Strategic Developer, and as a Partner at ...
Mar 30, 2025•4 hr 6 min
Our guest this week grew up in and on the water. Growing up having a family boat, life revolved around fishing. From scrubber, deck hand, to chef, second captain, and eventually captain, he has done it all. With years of experiences in the restaurant industry and working under great a chef like “Tim Johnson” at Zenbu Sushi….. It is to no surprise that he now has a restaurant and named after his Dad’s Boat “Bear Flag”. It is one of our favorite places to go eat at and highly recommend visiting on...
Mar 30, 2025•2 hr 43 min
Our guest this week has over 3 decades of experience working for Brands like Arnette, Billabong, and Fox. From Sales and Marketing, to Events and Producing. He has lead the charge of it all of it -Marketing Direction, Films, Budgets, athlete contracts, in which he help build legendary Surf, Skate, and Snow Team Rosters. This guy has been working with some of the biggest Athletes in our Industry. He was executive producer of “Surf Madness” and Andy Irons “Kissed by God” along with 25 other Films....
Mar 30, 2025•2 hr 42 min
Our guest this week is an ocean enthusiast and has the natural ability to Rip on any kind of Surfboard. He has deep roots in Surf, but he isn’t your typical Pro Surfer. His talents go much deeper than just riding waves. He has skills on a skateboard, he draws, paints, actor, stun-man, and I heard has a keen eye for spotting gems at the flea markets. But, aside from all that, it’s his passion of Motorcycles that has made him unique and marketable in our industry with signature products. Co-founde...
Mar 30, 2025•2 hr 35 min
Our guest this week is a musician, artist, and surfer. He worked at Ocean Pacific and Gotcha as a graphic designer and later founded Epic Clothing in the 80’s. He has had multiple bands throughout his life, including El Centro and Uprising. His bands were featured and toured on the Warp Tour. He has even had a song appear on CSI Miami. His life forever changed on October 12, 2002, BALI BOMBING, when he lost his best friend Steve Webster. He had horrific head trauma, broken bones, burns across hi...
Mar 30, 2025•3 hr 10 min
Our guest this week or wait maybe we are the guest(s) this week? Either way we are going to a dual podcast, Instagram live, live interview with “The Herring Hotline” hosted by Egg_Fart_Dyke aka Curtis Parker and have some fun talking about herring, eating fish out of tins, the Canada Surf Scene, anything else that comes up. We welcome Curtis Parker to the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Mar 29, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Our guest this week is a Huntington Beach OG that just happens to one of the biggest names in the Music Biz. The Co-founder and Lead Vocalist in an American Reggae, Hip-Hop, Rock Band that has been laying down #1 tracks for over two Decades, the DIRTY HEADS! Their Hit Song “Vacation” in 2017 went viral and catapulted them to a whole new level of Stardom with over 6 billion plays across all social media platforms. There is no slowing these guys down as they just released their 8th album “Midnight...
Mar 29, 2025•2 hr 41 min
Our guest this week has an extensive list of accomplishments in quite a few industries. Specializing in Eyewear for 2 Decades, he was COO at Arnett in the 90’s and then onto Co-founding and was CEO at “Electric” which sold to Volcom for a Cool $25M. In 2009 he Co-founded a Tequila Brand Called “Peligroso” and sold that brand in 2014 for an undisclosed amount. Coming off a hot streak of successes, he Co-founded the apparel Brand “Depactus”, but as we know……not all business ventures work out and t...
Mar 29, 2025•4 hr 3 min
Our guest this week spends his early mornings on the beach or in the water and the rest of the day on the road seeing retailers. From surf team and marketing manager at Fox, he has been the sales rep for Cobian Sandals handling Southern California for the last 5 years. But, that isn’t his only Job. He has been helping other surfers reach their potential and achieve their goals through his program “Orange County Surf Coaching”. From Beginner to High Performance….. from individual to groups, he ha...
Mar 29, 2025•2 hr 7 min
