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A conversation with Strider Wasilewski Jan 10, 2025

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We sat down with Pipeline charger, WSL commentator, entrepreneur and all around great guy Strider Wasilewski!

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A conversation with Ross "The Cat" Williams Jan 10, 2025

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We sat down with Ross "The Cat" Williams and talked about his long and successful surf career.

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A conversation with Preston "PM" Murray Jan 03, 2025

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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 Quiksilver at the forefront of the industry. Maybe it was all the magazine photos and covers shots our guest got as a Professional Surfer, or maybe it was another reason that he ended up working for Quiksilver! He also had a plethora of other industry jobs including Mossimo, Gotcha, and ASR, but eventually ended up in Media in both print and digital magazines for over 25 years. We are pumped to hear his story and welcome to the show, Mr. Preston “PM” Murray!

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A conversation with Chris Broders_OBEY : LOSER MACHINE : DARK SEAS Dec 27, 2024

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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 was later approached around 2011 by Loser Machine and Dark Seas which they also brought in-house and helped build those Brands to what they are today! We welcome the talented and business guru to the show, Mr. Chris “C-BRO “ Broders!

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A conversation with Dave C Reynolds_ Fine Art_Surf Trophy_ Dec 20, 2024

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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, his surf diorama’s are spectacular and was commissioned to build a scale model of Hobie Alter’s first surf shop in Dana Point 50 year anniversary and Endless Summer Limited Addition Chest Set which is insane! We welcome the World Champion of Surf Trophy Creations, Mr. Dave “ SURF TROPHY GUY“ Reynolds!

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A conversation with Dean "DQ" Quinn Dec 13, 2024

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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 Estate! We are pumped to hear his story and welcome to the show this powerhouse stud Mr. Dean “ DQ” Quinn!

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A couple of conversations at COAST FILM FESTIVAL_STEVER AND SUMMER RAPP OF ADD BLACK : CHRIS EVANS AND WILL SHEANE OF FINISTERRE Dec 06, 2024

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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!

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A bunch of conversations at HSS Surf Demo Day Nov 29, 2024

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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

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A conversation with Sid "THE PACKAGE" Abbruzzi_WATER BROTHERS:COAST FILM FESTIVAL Nov 22, 2024

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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 largest expo of its kind in the country. This Cultural Icon is being celebrated in a New Documentary “Water Brother” and we are pumped to sit down with the “Godfather” of Rhode Island surfing, Sid “THE PACKAGE” Abbruzzi.

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A conversation with Toby Reece and Tony Andrews_Mahé:Ola Mexican Kitchen:The Brant Kitchen:Sticks and Stones Nov 15, 2024

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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 stayed true and focused on the Fundamentals, Great Fresh Food, Warm Ambience, Family Atmosphere, capped off with Stellar Service! Fast forward to today their original venture Mahe’ is still a local & tourist favorite. Since then they have expanded with the additions of “The Brant Kitchen & Bar”, and “Ola Mexican Kitchen” at Pacific City in Long Beach and Huntington Beach! We welcome to the show “The Dynamite Duo” or better yet “The TNT” of the restaurant world Toby Reece and Tony Andrews!

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