A conversation with Greg "Grog" Mesanko
We sat down with East Coast Surf Legend Greg "Grog" Mesanko. 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 East Coast Surf Legend Greg "Grog" Mesanko. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
We FaceTimed with Kelly Sorensen of On The Beach Surf Shop and talked about surfing and business! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
We Facetimed with Adam Holloway and Brian Smith of Bare Wires Surf Shop 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 Ocean Hut Surfshop owner Tony G and his son James. Tony G. tells us how he surf on the first world pro surf tour IPS and how he started the shop with the help of his dad. 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 Dave Allee of Almond Surfboards to hear about how he started surfing how he started Almond Surfboards See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
I sat down with Dave Cropper and talked about how he got his start with Cinnamon Rainbows. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
HSS is where L8night (Jay Larson) met Choccy (Lyndon Cabellon), so it’s fitting that we start with the iconic surf shop in our first ever episode with Aaron Pai and Taylor Pai. 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 an expert in the use of words as a surf columnist, writer, editor, digital marketer, copywriter and editorial content creator, with a Bachelor of Arts in English, we are sure to be corrected throughout this interview for the incorrect use of words!! Before becoming the Editor in Chief of Surfer Magazine, launching Red Bull Surfing, and working for folks like ESPN and NBC, he was writing Surfline’s reports and recording their 976-SURF phone reports in the late ‘90s. He has ...
Our guest this week is a Floridian Surfer that got his first industry job at his local Sunrise Surf Shop in Jacksonville. After spending 11 years in retail, he went on to running Marketing & Events for Volcom. He was in a Reggae band, "Scholars Word", for 5 years and he has been at the helm as Executive Director for the Florida Boardriders Clubs and Jacksonville Boardriders, brightening the future of Surfing and local beach communities in the Sunshine State. He is currently GTM Marketing Man...
Our guest this week is a Craftsman and Artist! He began working with foam and fiberglass in the mid-sixties, establishing his own Surfboard label in 1968. He also had a side hustle designing art/logos air-spray apparel in high school, painted high-end motorcycles and even pinstriped new showroom cars for dealerships. He even played music and was in a Blues Band! He later became a Surf photographer for Surfing and Surfer Magazines. In 2001, he stepped out of professional photography taking a job ...
Our guest this week is one of the OG’s as a cross-over athlete in action sports! Surf, Skate, Snow, and Moto! He is also an incredible Artist as if that isn’t enough! Talk about talent, everything this guy puts his mind to, his commitment, and balls out approached, he has succeeded at an incredible pace! From hitting huge Moto jumps at Anaheim Stadium at 12, to picking up snowboarding at 19 years old, going pro, and landing a Cover in Transworld Snowboarding in less than 5 years. He traveled the...
Our guest this week is a young buck and charger from Newport Beach. From RJ, to 56th street to the wedge, he has been a standout since he was a super grom. He has been doing big things both in and out of the water from an early age. Whether helping out with the Young and Brave Foundation, or hosting a charity surf contest fundraiser at the young age of 15, this kid has a good head on his shoulders. For the last few years he has been tackling the Qualifying Series with some solid results, and jus...
Our guest this week comes from a Surf Family and got introduced to surfing at the age of 2. So it is no surprise that he was destined for greatness on a surfboard. He has put in more time than just about anyone at Lowers. This young buck has a couple of WQS wins under his belt, but recently just came off a Huge Win and Biggest thus far in his Career, at a QS 3000 Event in Japan. We are big fans, and are pumped to see him continuing doing great things and he is just another example of how deep th...
Our guest this week is a young pro from Ventura California with already a long list of accomplishments. This Kid is strong, smooth, powerful with an incredible air game earning him huge results as standout in the N.S.S.A. wining multiple Events, winner of the ISA 2019 under 18 Gold Metal, and most recently claiming his Maiden Win at the WSL Q3000 in Pismo Beach. There must be something in the water in Ventura that keeps producing Super Stars time and time again! We expect and know that this ripp...
Our guest this is a young ripper from Encinitas. With his smooth style creating effortless surfing, it is no surprise that he already has had huge success at an early age. This USA Junior National Team member has had multiple wins both in the N.S.S.A. and USA Surfing Prime Events. He recently won the Sun Diego Pro Division and is charging hard on the WQS North America Tour to clinch one of those very few spots for the challenger series. This hard worker is training both in and out of the water a...
Our guest this week is a standout in the N.S.S.A. with multiple victories and USA Surfing Prime Events Wins as well. He is influenced by power surfers like Jordy Smith and Bobby Martinez which is clearly shown in his grab rail cutback and power carves. This Kid is also a 4.0 student is really into Math and Science and has his eyes set on going to College and getting a MBA. (Master of Business Administration). This Oceanside grom has huge potential and a bright future and we are pumped to sit dow...
Our guest this week is an “OG” Seal Beach ripper who caught his first wave in 1969. He was sponsored and worked at the iconic Harbour Surfboards, which led to a long-time friendship and bond with Rich, who eventually encouraged him to take up his passion in photography in 2002. His short time behind the lens quickly resulted with his first published photo in Surfer just about a year later. His dedication and keen eye, with the help from his wife/artist Enzia Farrel, Art Brewer, Larry “Flame” Moo...
Our guest this week was a Professional Skateboarder, an Artist, Musician and Surfer. Turning pro at 17, he has had a very successful 20 year career. He made a name for himself applying his stylish and unique approach to difficult and technical tricks on large handrails which was showcased in some of the industry’s biggest videos and on countless magazine covers. But going big, time and time again, resulted in heavy injuries including a hip replacement and several knee surgeries. Being sidelined ...
Our guest this week is an Artist-Writer-Event-Concert promoter. He is bilingual and multi- cultural with more than 35 years in the International Business Arena working with Department of commerce, EPA, Dept of Energy, the US Embassy, and long list of other Depts promoting Business between Mexico and the US. With his promotional background in Public/Media Relations and Event Production Planning, he was contracted in 2005 by the WSL for Rip Curl's “The Search” Event. But his talents don’t stop the...
Our guest this week is a former pro Surfer, mentor to Brad Gerlach, a Shaper, an Amazing Artist that sold his first logo at the early age of 14. He is the Founder of BYB/Back Yard Surf Boards and Nutz SurfBoards Hawaii. He also has a Surf Coloring Book and has done artwork for Eddie Vedder. We are stoked to have on the show and hear all everything about the one and only John “GLOMMY “ Glomb. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privac...
Our guest this week is a Surfer, Skater, Photographer, & ARTIST. At 16 years old he was on his way to do great things in all of these fields, but life took a turn for the worse. He dropped out of high school , became a drug addict resulting into two years in prison for drug related charges. But his story didn't end there. It was during his incarceration where he managed to heal himself and focus his skills through ART. Finding peace and immersing himself in his work, pulling inspiration from...
We sat down with artist, surfer, Ty Williams. 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 a world-renowned Super Star for his graffiti and fine art in vivid large scale multi-layered paintings and murals. This Surfer, Snowboarder, Designer, and Prolific Artist has crushed over the last couple of decades with his artwork installations and murals seen around the world. From Buildings, Basketball courts, to Skateboards, shoes, cars, and apparel, there is nothing too small or too big! His celebrity client list is very impressive including NBA stars, Rappers, Actors...
We sat down with the ex pro surfer, stunt man, and wave pool wizard, Cheyne "REDTIDE" Magnusson! 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 ex pro surfer, stunt man, and wave pool wizard, Cheyne "REDTIDE" Magnusson! 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 ex-pro surfer, industry sales rep, hunter, husband & father Kasey "KneeBrace" Curtis! 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 one of the fiercest competitors in professional surfing, Jim "Goat Boy" Hogan! 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 one of the most prolific surfers of our history! He is one of the most naturally talented and innovative surfers ever to live, Matt "Archy" Archbold! 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 ex pro surfer, editor, publisher, commentator, podcaster, and all around awesome dude Chris "SIS" Mauro! 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 big wave charger, entrepreneur, publisher, editor and all around great man, Mike Latronic of Free Surf magazine! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .