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A conversation with Ryan "GNARLSON" Carlson Sep 29, 2023

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Our guest this week is a Former Pro Surfer from Huntington Beach who spent years living bi-coastal between New York and Cali. This Big Dude is powerful, yet very light footed and is one of the best, with his crazy aerial game. Making a name for himself landing insane airs like the Kerrupt, he also has wicked layback with knees that bend all directions. He was Surf Team manager at Lost Surfboards and ran Marketing at Lib Tech Surf for many years. Fast forward to today, his job now as a tradesman/plumber and being a great Father! We are stoked to sit down with the talented, Mr Ryan “GNARLSON“ Carlson.

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A conversation with Ricky "ROCKY POINT" Irons Sep 15, 2023

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Our guest this week comes from a very talented Surf rich family from Hawaii. Following his Dad’s footsteps, he was also as a charger in big surf and a standout at Pipeline at an early age. He had the ability to go on the Pro Tour, but opted to move to the mainland and go to Point Loma. After earning his degree he spent 15 years at Surfer Magazine, eventually running the magazine the last 7 of those years. He helped launching the dot.com side of the business including Fantasy Surfer (which we Love) and over-seeing Surfer Poll Awards. He then went on to work at Dragon Eyewear as Global Brand Director for his next 8 years of his career, where he lead go-to-market strategies, retail/marketing campaigns, and was a key participant in the acquisition of the brand. But, as the Surf industry has gone through many changes, it has forced a lot the Core, Authentic, and Respected people like our guest to jump ship to another industry. For the last 5 years he has been a leader as an Executive Insurance Broker and Business Development Specialist. We welcome to the show the talented Mr. Ricky “ROCKY POINT" Irons.

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A conversation with Dr. Tim Brown and Taylor "T-BONE" Knox_ Mindset & Movement Master Class Sep 01, 2023

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We have two incredible guests this week who have been working together for the last couple of decades. One of them we have already had on the show. He is a Former World Tour Surfer and regarded as one of the fittest surfers on the planet. Our second guest is an expert in improving mobility and flexibility with over 35 years of experience working with the world’s most recognizable Athletes. He also holds multiple utility patents in the world of sports medicine and is Co-Medical Director for the WSL, as well as Sport Medicine and Performance Consultant for both Hurley and Redbull. They are collaborating alongside Dr. Michael Rintala, who specializes “DNS” Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization and Matt Griggs, a renowned speaker, trainer, and coach. Together, all four of these amazing humans will be offering a Surf Technique, Meditation, and Wellness seminar called “Mindset & Movement Master Class” on September 16th in San Diego. We welcome to the show Taylor “T-Bone” Knox and Dr. Tim “The Oracle” Brown.

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A conversation with Micah Byrne Aug 25, 2023

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Our guest this week is one of HB’s finest. He had an incredible amateur career as an NSSA 4x Seasonal Champ and 4x National Champion. In turning pro, he went on to win Vans Pier Classic, he also won the Macy’s Trifecta and Surf Ride Freedom Series. Utilizing his travel experiences and competitive skills, he had more to give and jumped into the business side as a Surf Team Manager at Matix, DC Shoes and then at Billabong as Surf Marketing Manager. He’s been a mentor to those on his team rosters, an assistant Coach to the USA Surfing America Team, and many years either as a beach marshal or as a contest announcer, most recently this last week at the US Open of Surfing. He is hustling real estate day-to-day and this guy is still deadly out in the water and we are stoked he is on our 40’s division for the Huntington Beach Boardriders Club. We welcome our friend Micah Byrne.

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A conversation with Rick "DEL MAR SLASH" LASCH Aug 11, 2023

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Our guest this week is a former 80’s Pro Surfer that was rubbing elbows with the best out of San Diego, including guys Mike Lambresi, David Barr, and Chris Menzie. He went on to work in the industry with over 40 years in retail. He now resides in New Zealand where he runs retail for the countries biggest Surf Retailer “Backdoor Surf”. He has never took off the jersey and continues compete and dominate with impressive results as New Zealand's 2x National Champ in the over 40’s Division and in recent years taking a win in the 50’s. We welcome to the show, Rick “DEL MAR SLASH“ Lasch.

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A conversation with Nolan "NOLRAP" Rapoza Aug 04, 2023

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Our guest this week is a young ripper from Long Beach. His amateur accolades are impressive, including Volcom world junior Champ, Ripcurl Grom search World Champ, and North American WSL Junior Title. He was consistently on the NSSA podium battling a lot of Big Names, including Griffin Colapinto, Jake Marshall, and Kevin Schultz. The last 3 years he has been attacking the Qualifying Events to earn himself a spot on the Dream Tour. With a win on the WQS in Chile and a couple of equal 3rds on the Challenger series, he has proven he has the ability to compete on the Championship Tour. He was recently highlighted on the “CouchSurfingShow” busting a huge air as he is preparing for the US Open of Surfing. We are pumped and welcome Nolan “NOLWRAP” Rapoza to the show!!

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A conversation with Inherent Bummer Jul 28, 2023

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Our guests this week have both already been on the show. This Dynamic Duo are the driving force behind a multi-media creation machine, capturing the true spirit and enthusiasm for Surf while providing a platform for Core Surfers, Surfing, Music, Art, Travel, Literature, and Commentary. They got some great things happening with a 3 day event called “ The Inherent Bummer Surf Factory” located at Pacific City during the U.S. Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach! We are stoked to spread the word, be involved, promote, and welcome these class acts from “Inherent Bummer"- Travis “ CHOP LIVER“ Ferre’ and Brandon “GILLY” Guilmette.

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A conversation with Shea "SHEA BIRD" Lopez Jul 21, 2023

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Our guest this week is a Floridian and formal Top 16 WTC Surfer. Growing up in Gulf Coast he and his younger Brother stormed the surf scene at an early age and never turned back. They were Weekend Warriors spending long hours in the car making their way across the state every weekend to surf. It shows the dedication and perseverance that clearly shaped the surfers they became. Spending teenage Summers in California he befriended the San Clemente Crew and became a standout in the Lost Crew. But, it was being deadly in a jersey, a hard charger in heavy surf, and his progressive approach that awarded him a standout on tour and in the Lost surf movies. But injuries eventually forced him off tour. He dove into his passions, to become a Shaper, Surf Coach, and mentor to pay it forward to the next generation and help spread the stoke of Surfing. We welcome this Father, Fisherman, Shaper, and Activist of commonsense and doing good in this world Mr. Shea “SHEA BIRD“ Lopez.

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A conversation with Tom Carey_PUP DIVISION Jul 14, 2023

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Our guest this week is a world class Surf Photographer that has traveled the globe extensively

capturing iconic surfers, skaters, and musicians in their elements, resulting in more than 40

Magazine Covers Worldwide. He swims like hell to get the barrel shot, takes amazing portraits,

and has a great eye for incredible and unique landscape action shots. Which landed him a job

as a magazine Senior Photographer, a Staff photographer for Volcom and also worked with

some of the most influential brands in the industry, Etnies, O’neill, Quiksilver, Vans, and many

others. He currently golfs a lot, is a lover of dogs, and has started his own Pet Service Company

called “Pup Division”. We are excited to hear what our friend is up to and welcome Mr. Tom Carey founder of PUP DIVISION to the show.

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A conversation with Doug "SOLDIER OF SPEED" Silva_#3 Jul 07, 2023

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We had the great fortune of sitting down once again with one of the most radical, spontaneous, larger than life characters of Pro Surfing, Mr. Doug "SOLDIER OF SPEED"!!

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