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A conversation with Jye Townend Aug 13, 2026

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Our guest this week is an American-Australian who grew up right here in Huntington Beach, born into one of Surfing's most iconic families. As the son of the first-ever World Surfing Champion, Peter "PT" Townend, he was surrounded by the sport, culture, and industry from day one. But instead of simply following in his father's footsteps, he carved out his own impressive path, working in surf media and holding sales and leadership roles with Ocean & Earth, Rhythm, Surfline, and Boardriders, while also co-founding the popular Vacancy Coffee Bar. Taking advantage of his dual citizenship, he later moved back to Australia, earned his commercial pilot's license, and now flies professionally. We're stoked to hear his incredible journey. Please welcome to the show, Mr. Jye Townend!

A conversation with Kanoa Hee-Jae Aug 06, 2026

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Our guest this week is one of Korea's brightest rising stars in surfing. He's one of the few athletes competing at a high level in both the shortboard and longboard divisions. Last year, he captured the Siheung Korea Open Longboard title and backed it up with an impressive equal 5th-place finish in a QS 6000 event. He's also another talented student of WaveKi under Sensei Brad Gerlach, taking his surfing and competitive mindset to the next level.

It's incredible to see how much surfing has grown throughout the Asia-Pacific region, especially in Korea, with an emerging generation of world-class surfers, international events, and even the impressive WaveGarden Seoul helping fuel the next wave of talent. We're excited to hear about his journey, what it's like growing up in Korea's surf culture, and what the future holds for Korean surfing.

Please welcome to the show, Kanoa Hee-Jae.

A conversation with Grizz N Beezy_NICE N SWELL Jul 30, 2026

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Our guests this week are one of Huntington Beach's hottest rising reggae bands, and they've been making serious noise on the local music scene over the last few years. Drawing inspiration from reggae legends while blending in influences from across the musical spectrum, their mission is simple, stay versatile, write killer music, and have a damn good time doing it. They've already shared the stage at the Sublime Festival in Portland, a regular on Reggae Sunday’s at “SeaLegs”, and they just rocked the I FORGET Airshow After Party! We're stoked to welcome to the show the boys from Nice and Swell!

A conversation with Parker "LIL DON" Cohn Jul 23, 2026

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Our guest this week is from Newport Beach, where he made a name for himself dominating the NSSA ranks and charging The Wedge at an age when most kids were just learning to paddle out. For years, he's been one of the standout Surfers in the lineup and is widely regarded as one of Newport Beach's brightest hopes for the Championship Tour.

Over the past few seasons, he's been making a serious push on the WQS, and with the guidance of Brad Gerlach and WaveKi, his Surfing, strategy, and competitive mindset have reached a whole new level. Fresh off a huge victory at the Jack's Surfboards Pro in Huntington Beach just a couple of months ago, he's carrying major momentum into this season as he chases qualification for the Challenger Series.

We're fired up to hear about his journey, his game plan, and what it's really like chasing the dream at the highest level. Please welcome to the show, Mr. Parker Cohn.

A conversation with Dan Rogers_AQUILLUX Jul 15, 2026

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Our guest this week emerged as a prominent figure in Skateboarding during the 90’s, captivating audiences with his innovative style and technical mastery in both Street and Transition skating. From legendary video parts in classics like Interface, Cinematographer, and many others, to decades of respected contributions to skateboarding culture, he helped shape the look and feel of modern street skating while earning the admiration of generations of riders.

But these days, his passion extends beyond Skateboarding. As the founder and owner of Aquillux Filtration Systems, he’s focused on helping families live healthier through premium whole-home water filtration and under-sink alkaline drinking water systems. Their systems are designed to soften and filter municipal water while restoring essential minerals to elevate pH levels for cleaner, healthier, and better-tasting hydration.

From Skateboarding and Surfing to Entrepreneurship and clean water, we’re looking forward to covering it all with a true original.

We welcome to the show Mr. Dan Rogers. 🌊🛹💧

A conversation with Max Lambert and Dane Hart_IFORGET AIRSHOW Jul 08, 2026

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We sat down and talk with Max "SLAMBERT" Lambert and Dane "THE DIRECTOR" Hart about the 3rd Annual IFORGET AIRSHOW and their upcoming Surf Film.

A conversation with Richie "SKELETOR" Collins_RICHIE COLLINS SURFBOARDS Jul 01, 2026

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Our guest this week is one of the most recognizable and fiercest competitors the sport of Surfing has ever seen. He turned Professional at just 14 years old and quickly built a reputation for charging hard, Surfing with incredible power, and refusing to back down from anyone in a jersey. Along the way, he stacked up major victories, including the OP Pro and the iconic Bells Beach Pro, cementing his place among Surfing’s elite. Growing up in Newport Beach, he was surrounded by the sport thanks to his father, legendary shaper Lance Collins of Wave Tools Surfboards, whose factory was a magnet for many of the biggest names in Surfing. We’re pumped to hear the stories behind an incredible career and welcome to the show Mr. Richie “SKELETOR” Collins.

A conversation with Thomas "TICKLES" Ihnken and Florian "FLO" Meyer_SWELLFRAME Jun 24, 2026

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Our guests this week are a couple of core surfers who just happen to be a pair of certified Surf nerds as well.

Ever find yourself waking up, grabbing your phone to check the Surf report, and somehow ending up forty-five minutes deep in a social media doomscroll before your feet even hit the floor? Well, these guys built an awesome way out of that digital trap.

Born out of a garage and fueled by a simple frustration, SwellFrame is an always on, distraction free physical Surf forecast display. Using a sleek e-ink screen, it delivers real time wave, tide, and wind data directly into your daily routine, without the notification spam, endless algorithms, screen fatigue, or rabbit holes that come with your phone.

What started as a personal solution has evolved into a beautifully minimalist piece of hardware that updates automatically over Wi-Fi and can run for more than six months on a single charge. It's one of those products that makes you wonder, "Why didn't someone think of this sooner?"

Today we're diving into the journey of turning an idea into a product, the challenges of building hardware from scratch, and why sometimes the best technology is the kind that helps you use less technology.

We're pumped to welcome to the show the founders of SwellFrame, Mr. Tommy "TICKLES" Ihnken and Mr. Florian “FLO” Meyer.

A conversation with Ryan "MUNGA" Mangan_QUIK - BONG Jun 17, 2026

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Our guest this week is a well-known industry sales executive who climbed the ranks from SURFSHOP, to sales rep to Senior Vice President and General Manager at Quiksilver. But like so many of us industry guys, his journey started at Wavelines Shop in Clairemont, where he spent seven years as both a team rider and employee.

A large part of his career was spent at Hurley, where he dedicated 15 years to the brand. He started managing territory sales in San Diego for six years before being promoted to VP of Icon Doors, then SVP of Global Merchandising for eight years, and eventually reaching the role of SVP of Global Commerce.

In 2023, he joined Florence Marine X as SVP of Sales, reuniting with many former Hurley colleagues. After a brief stop at O'Neill, he landed with one of the most iconic legacy brands in action sports over seeing Quiksilver and Billabong, where he currently serves as SVP and GM.

We're pumped to hear about his journey through the surf industry, the lessons learned along the way, and what it takes to lead some of the biggest brands in action sports.

Please welcome to the shop, Mr. Ryan “MUNGA” Mangan.

A conversation with Brad "BRIZZ" Blankinship_PART DEUX_SUNDAY RED Jun 10, 2026

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Our guest this week is an entrepreneur with a creative mind and one of the biggest industry powerhouses in action sports and lifestyle brands. With more than 25 years of executive leadership experience, his résumé includes roles as VP of Operations at Paul Frank, President and Global General Manager of RVCA, SVP of Marketing and Product Development at Igloo, and Global President of Quiksilver.

After helping lead Quiksilver through the Boardriders era, he parted ways following the acquisition by ABG and was offered the massive responsibility of overseeing and managing the entire action sports portfolio under Authentic Brands Group—a role that would have put him at the center of some of the most iconic brands in our industry. But before he even started the job, he passed on the opportunity.

Never one to stand still, he made the jump into the golf world, where he was tasked with building a team from the ground up and launching one of the most anticipated brands in sports alongside the GOAT himself, Tiger Woods. That brand is Sunday Red, and its debut sent shockwaves throughout the golf industry.

We're pumped to welcome back for a much-needed Take 2 conversation with our friend, Brad "BRIZZ” Blankinship.

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