We sat down with Brian "Elroy" Heritage of Heritage Surf & Sport and spoke about life as a pro surfer, shaper, and business man! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We sat down with Blake Peters of Panda Surfboards. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
We sat down with the cutest couple of the surfboard industry, Doc & Amber Lausch of Surf Prescriptions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We sit down with the amazing surfer, shaper, & craftsman Tim Stamps. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We sat with world renown Floridian surfer/shaper Matt Kechele See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
We sat down with co founder of Quiksilver Bob McKnight! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
We had a great conversation with Ben Gravy and talked about his "claim" and how he's living the dream!! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
We sat down with surfing's first professional champion Peter Townend aka The Mate! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
We sat down with Richie "Skeletor" Collins and talked about life growing up in Newport and the world surf tour. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
We sat down with surfer/comedian/instagram celebrity, Jonathan Wayne Freeman. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
We sat down with Pipeline charger, WSL commentator, entrepreneur and all around great guy Strider Wasilewski! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
We sat down with Ross "The Cat" Williams and talked about his long and successful surf career. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Our guest this week was in the epicenter and a standout surfer during the years of Studio 54 AKA “ECHO BEACH”. Hanging with the right crew at the right time, alongside Danny "DK" Kwock, John "FIRM" Gothard, and Jeff Parker! These photogenic Surfers had a new approach wearing bright colors and custom wild prints, with matching air sprays on their boards! The sponsors loved it, the Photographers love it, and the Magazines loved it. This crew not only put Newport Beach on the Map, but also put Quik...
Our guest this week is an Industry Veteran that made a huge impact in Surf, Skate, and Streetwear culture with Obey, Loser Machine, and Dark Seas. Kicking off his career in the early 90’s with his first two brands “Flash” and “Square One”, he always had the dream to create a Multi In-House Brand Entity! It just so happens to have Shepard Fairey artwork showed up at his buddy’s screen printing company and he quickly set up a meeting with Shepard, negotiated a deal, and Obey Clothing was born. He ...
Our guest this week is a talented artist that has been creating custom surf trophies and awards since 1988. He also creates custom art, logos, sculptures, resin casting, fine art, furniture, and more. Mostly known for surf trophies for contests and company awards located all over the world! Including WSL, Quiksilver, Verizon, Hawaiian Airlines, Dukes, and many more! Everything from local amateur contests to the World Surf League and even the 2020 Tokyo Olympics! In addition of trophies and award...
Our guest this week is a HB Local and formal Professional Surfer in the 80’s! He got his first industry gig at a small brand called Team Gear and for the next 7 years he learned all aspects of business! From there he went onto Gotcha and then got a call-up from Bob Hurley for a big move to work at Billabong in Sales! He went on to be VP at Hurley, National Sales Manager at Rip Curl and even He started his own company “O’Quinn”. After 3 decades in the surf industry he decided to jump into Real Es...
We were fortunate enough to be invited to Coast Film and Music Festival. This is a week long festival that showcases amazing movies from different cultures and industries. We got to sit down with Stever and Summer Rapp of Add Black / Summer of 78', as well as Chris Evans and Will Sheane of Finisterre. They shared some incredible stories, but we will need to have them all on again for more insights! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com...
We sat down with some cool people at Huntington Surf and Sport Surf Demo Day! The Pai Family - Trevor /Taylor/Aaron HSS Blaze Roche - HB Local Mike Downey - HB Local John Hunter - O'neill Wetsuits Wyatt Yount - HB Local Grom Grey Walker - HB Local Grom Chloe Morris- - HB Local Grom See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Our guest this week is surfing a pioneer and business owner icon that helped put Rhode Island surfing on the map! He was an early advocate and leader in Surf and Skate scene which led to the legalizing of surfing at many local breaks as well as saving one of the East Coast’s premier big-wave, Ruggles, from harbor Developers. In 1971, he opened Waterbrothers Surfshop and also created Surf Fest, a mid-Summer Extravaganza day of enjoying classic surfboards and skateboards, which is said to be the l...
Our guests this week are good friends that went into the restaurant business together. 24 years ago, they were young, surfing a ton, and both had a lot of experience working in the restaurant industry. Maybe they were naïve, ambitious, or just a couple of young entrepreneurs looking to live out the American Dream of owning their own business? Call it “crazy coincidences or circumstances”, but they were able to buy an Iconic Restaurant “The Glider Inn” in Seal Beach. Over the years they have stay...
Our guest this week has a laundry list of jobs and accomplishments. From graphic artist, Creative Director, and VP of Creativity, he has worked his way up the corporate ladder at some incredible companies, including Paul Frank, The Walt Disney Company, BRG Sports, and Igloo. He was Co-founder of C-Preme Limited, which flipped the helmet industry upside down with a brand called Raskullz! But as if that wasn’t already enough? He went into business again and disrupted the cooler industry with Yewww...
Leus Towels X L8night with Choccy partnered up and did the Boardroom Show. We sat down with some incredible Surfers and has a great times! Thanks to Scott Bass for the hospitality! Thanks to John Monson and Bruce Beach for supplying the Yeti coolers to keep our Capacity Brewing, Ashland Hard Seltzers, and Shoots Beers icy cold. Eric "BIRD" Huffman / BIRD'S SURF SHED Yuji 'YUJI-SAN" Kanbayashi / SURF HARDWARE Johnny & Matt / AHI-WAVESLEDS Matt Calvani / BING SURFBOARDS Jordan Brazie / VALARIC...
Our guest this week is a Young Pro Ripper from Newport. When he isn’t chasing swells or travelin he holds down a salesman position at one of the best shops in the world Surfside Sports! He is one of very few to pack some thick tubes out at Cylinders when it is pumping, resulting in a couple of concussions and a GoPro Wedge Entry Clip of the Year. Make sure to check his sick edit charging some Keggers at Nias in the IPD movie “Passport”. He is a humble cool kid, with tons of talent, and has some ...
We partnered up with Leu Towels for a booth at the Boardroom Show. In episode #1 we spoke with Master Craftsman-Surfboard Shaper- Chris Christenson Former Pro Surfer-Vissla- Keoni "BAGS" Watson Surf Journalist-Author- Chris Ahrens Surf Industry Veteran-Ken Eikenburg Rip Curl Team MGR North America-FCS-Rev Surf Development- Kekoa Bacalso Rev Surf Development-Juneil Calzo Surf Satirist-New Dad Podcast- Jonathan Wayne Freeman Packrat Records- Mikey Shoots Poke & Beer-Chris Slowley Aerial Surfer...
Our guest this week is a former Pro Surfer and industry executive with over 25 years of experience. His first industry gig was working at Inflight Surf Shop, while he was honing in his surf skills to go pro! This 3x national champ committed a few years traveling the world to qualify for the tour, but made the smart choice to go to college and get an MBA in Business, Communications, and Global Logistics. His resume is lengthy and impressive working over the years as a Marketing Manager, Consultan...
Our guest this week is an incredible talented and stylish Surfer! He has a signature Board Model or 2, called “Uncle Buck” with the Iconic Hobie Surfboards where he also works at their Dana Point location. He has been helping with “Surfers Healing” for 20+ years. It’s an organization to show people with Autism the STOKE OF SURFING! We are pumped to hear about surf stories and giving back to the community. We welcome George “BUCK” Barry. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califor...
Our guest this week is a Surfer, Dirt Biker, US Army Veteran, Cancer Survivor, and Photographer/Video Creator. He has a marketing and Communications Degree which led to some interesting Jobs, from Slim Tire Sealant, Applied Racing, Nitro Circus, and Ogio. But, battling Cancer and the loss of a leg, it was necessary to have a flexible schedule which led to creating his own Company 15 years ago, called B2 Action Sports Marketing. He is an “Adaptive Athlete”, has a huge heart for people, and shares...
A quick summer recap and a surprise guest, Makoto "GOMI" Gomibuchi. "GOMI"-SAN is a Surfer from Japan and has worked for Jacks Surfboards for over 25 years. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Our guest this week is more than your typical SoCal Stereotype Surfer. Yeah, he Surfs, he Skateboards, he loves Dirt Biking, and all the other activities we grew up doing, but he just does it better with a cool and stylish approach! Also, his hand shaped surfboard designs are some of the most requested at the best Specialty Surf Shops around- Russell, Thalia, Icons of Surf, Daydream, Atacama, Mollusk and many more! We welcome to the show and talented Mr. Grant Noble- Grand Noble Surfboards! See ...
Our episode this week is about an awesome new print Magazine that is dedicated to all West Coast Surfing Activities. Yes, you heard right, a print magazine. We know print has been dead since social media and technology took over the World and Surfing just hasn’t been the same! Although “Free Surf” is still in print, there are also rumors that Surfer Mag is also making a comeback. So, we all know there is plenty of room and need to have a few successful magazines to preserve, document, and cover ...
