Off The Lip Radio Show

On music's biggest night of the year, Santa Cruz County had reason to celebrate as a former county supervisor took home some hardware. Former District 1 County Supervisor John L. Leopold was honored for his work producing “A Tribute to the King of Zydeco,” a compilation celebrating Clifton Chenier, at Sunday night's 68th Grammy's.The album won the award for Best Regional Roots Music Album. Leopold was credited as the album's executive producer.. John was also joined on this show by fashion designer .iB.Bayo, who handmade John's suit that too the red carpet by storm.

Two men who have protected our Earth, Ocean come together to share their stories, of preservation of their Monterey Bay.

Author Diane Friedman introduces her book “Guarded, Women, Water & Saving Lives”

CEO of Merge4 socks and Off the Lip Radio Show Sponsor

John Mel founder of Freeline Surf Shop, accompanied by Grandson and Professional Surfer John Mel

Can you swim asks one of the worlds great open ocean swimmers.

The incomparable Adam Replogle… one of the best surfers to come out of Santa Cruz, and certainly the most entertaining

Lew led an incredible life with a tragic end, after he was killed by a Great White Shark

Executive Director of Santa Cruz Works Doug Shares much of the innovation that takes place, and comes out of Santa Cruz CA.

PGA Professional golfer, who on a mission to resurrect the golf course at Pogonip in Santa Cruz

One of my favorite restaurants The Hideour in Aptos CA *The 831 Food Show

All the way from Davis CA with their awesome music….

Such a fascinating guest, former Tesla CEO, and teacher of entrepreneurship at Stanford University

Santa Cruz rockabilly surf band lit up the Santa Cruz Boardroom

The life and emotional times of Jesse Gullings

World renowned Shark expert Dr. Dave Ebert & Open Ocean Swimmer Kim Rutherford

Oil drilling in the Monterey Bay and much more was discussed by Jimmy Panettta.

Rich Novak is a legendary figure in action sports, the co-founder of NHS, Inc. (home to Santa Cruz Skateboards, Independent Trucks, etc.) in 1973, and played a key role in creating Santa Cruz Bicycles, making him central to the iconic Santa Cruz surf and skate scene and its global brands. Known for his innovation, down-to-earth nature, and foundational role in shaping modern skateboarding and mountain biking, he's a true Santa Cruz icon.

Local Santa Cruz Hillbilly Rock Band returns to the show

Chris Gularte, the driving force behind Specialized Helicopters, a name synonymous with excellence in the world of aviation. With a lifelong passion for flying, Chris's journey into the skies began at an early age, fueled by a fascination with the beauty of the central coast of California.

Veteran Mavericks surfer & photographer talks about all that is happening on the legendary wave in Half Moon Bay

We celebrate with Jeff Clark his 50th Anniversary of surfing Mavericks

Three business owners on Seabright describe their dire situation with the long term closure of the Murray Street Bridge.Laurie Negro: Betty BurgersMichael Spadafora: Java Junction Coffee ShopPatrice Boyle: La Posta Restaurant.

Our guest documentarian Natasha Benjamin film SEQUOIAS OF THE SEA tells the story of the environmental, cultural and economic destruction impacting a coastal town that has lost its coastal kelp forest. It's a deep dive into the lives of fishermen, tribes, scientists, and a community working to restore a habitat devastated by a warming climate.

Nicole Coburn our esteemed guest, and Santa Cruz County's newly appointed Chief Executive Officer, a position that we had no idea existed, when.in fact her list of duties made us wonder how the she even makes it through the day.

Bookshop Santa Cruz welcomes bestselling author and former Obama speechwriter David Litt for a reading and signing of his new book It's Only Drowning: A True Story of Learning to Surf and the Search for Common Ground. A laugh-out-loud love letter to surfing, it's also an ode to embarking on adventures at any age and becoming braver at a time when it takes courage just to read the news.

His new book ia released on November 18th 2025 is on Amazon and is titled "One Last Question Before You Go" .... Why you should interview your parents!

2 brilliant minds come together, and left TC & I scratching our heads with a conversation of AI & ChatGBT & more.

Understanding AI with former President of Tesla.

Always one of our favorite guests, Congressman Jimmy Panetta who catches up with with us about local and national politics

Janelle Kellman former Mayor od Sausalito and who is now in the running for Lieutenant Governor of California

The demise of central coast news stations KION News Channel 46 & Telemundo Series 23 as told by Managing Editor and News Anchor Jeanette Bent, and consequently the gaining of “The831* An internet news collaboration for the Central Coast.

Wilem Banks recent winner of two Big Wave awards, “Ride of the Year and Wipeout of the Year, is our guest.

After the shutdown of local Santa Cruz TV news station KION, we find out what the future lies for popular Meteorologist Lee Solomon & Managing Editor Jeanette Bent ….. as they forge ahead with their news collaboration “The 831.”

Former News Editor ad News Anchor for now defunct TV station KION, and now leader of new Internet News, collaboration “The 831”

Propreietor of one of Santa Cruz most popular restaurants La Posta, on how she is effected by the closing of the Murray Street bridge over the Santa Cruz Harbor

Ricardo is true waterman…..Foiler/Surfer/SUP&Prone Paddler, Bike Fitter, Triathlon Coach, Freediving & Breathwork Instructor.

Checking in the Nic Strong-Cverich from Save The Waves Coalition (STW) is an international nonprofit that works with diverse organizations dedicated to protecting surf ecosystems.

He won the Rolex 24 hour at Daytona in 2001, 2009, 2011, 2012 (more here) and 2016 (more here). Andy holds the record for the most podium finishes in this race since the Grand Am era started in 2000. He has three wins and three second places in this race. Andy is the 2006, 2004 and 2001 Grand Am Rolex Series Champion.

Paul from Santa Cruz Film Festival shares about the upcoming Film Festival, and how it returned from a 3 year hiatus

Joyce Anderson exemplifies a life-long love of the performing arts. Her passion inspired her to pursue a diverse career ranging from Fashion, Television Production, Public Relations and Community Service in Northern California and Central Coast for the past 30 years

Returns to the show to promote a masterpiece of a book titled “Twenty-Eight Years at Sea”

Sat down with Guy to talk about his new book Wiser Guy… & surfing of course

Santa Cruz Police Chief our guest on the show

This amazing group tearing up the waves up and down the coast of California…. Thank you Isla, Kirra, Riviera & Camille.

Nelly, family and friends were up first since it was his birthday….and then came Shawn Dollar who shared his excruciating long road to recovery after he broke his neck surfing.

So much surf history with E.J. one of the original “Dirt Farmers” of Pleasure Point, Santa Cruz

Lee reveals the details of his sudden departure from KSBW after many years of service as the popular Central Coast Meteorologist, as well as his love of snowboarding, surfing, and fishing …. and announces his return to television with rival channel KION.

Dr. Hetzler is the worlds leading surfer's ear surgeon, his patients travel to Santa Cruz from all over the world to receive his non-evasive surgery… Thank you Dr. for all your work and for returning to the show.

Amazing rockabilly dance band El Brick live on the Off the Lip Radio Show

Part II of our interview with surfer and retired meteorologist for KTVY Channel 2 in San Francisco