Tales from the Cobblestones is a podcast about San Onofre State Beach, a 3,000 acre state park located in Southern California. This unique area is home to some of the most famous waves in the country. This area is rich with interesting stories and conflicting issues. In this podcast I attempt to…
Let music be you inspiration and your guide! Happy new year! DJ SEAWEED loves you! :-)
The day I met Dibi, she slapped me! I'm a Surf Journalist
THE GREAT ARTIST BILL OGDEN IS DEAD. REST IN PEACE BILL OGDEN.
Pete was the art teacher at Laguna Beach for 26 years. We talk to him on the phone about art and Bill Ogden. Hope you enjoy.
Maui/Ogden Today we talk about my break through in the ocean. We talk about my trip to Maui. And.......we talk with Bill OGDEN in person. Bill is the greatest surf artist of all time. He is on his way to a major come back int the art world. With the help of my art teacher from high school, Mr. Peter Tiner...we are assisting in helping Ogden preserve his legacy and an art show and a book. As always, Bill never disappoints! He's kicking ass and taking names. Bill lights a fire under anyone who wrongs him. If you wronged Bill, your ass is grass! And...he's coming for you! We love Bill OGDEN! Be on the lookout for our SURFERS JOURNAL article we are working on. Where we take you into the mind of Ogden, and his process. And he shows you how to draw the perfect wave, step by step. Big things are happening! Live your dreams :-)
Bill Ogden, The Godfather of Surf ART.. talks with us about his life and LSD.
Cosmic Creek is a Surf Festival at Salt Creek, that honors surfboards from the psychedelic age. Specifically 70's to 80's Surfboards. The era from the single fin into the twin fin era. A celebration of the creative ingenuity that was going on at the time. A collection of 60 different surfboards at the beach. A chance for compedetors to feel the thrills and sensations of these artistic Surf crafts. A chance to unlock the secrets from the past. A chance to shine in front of peers, family and friends. It's simply the best day at the beach. A Cosmic Surf Festival presented by Vissla, with live music, art, live shaping, bodysurf devision where the whole beach participates..(brought to you by DA FIN). They had a floating solar system out in the water, A pumping south swell...more music that went on through he night. It was a great day. Lots going down at Salt Creek. I got in early on the sign ups, so I had a blast and got a free shirt. I was curious about the history of the event so I reached out to Donald Brink and event organizer, Eric Diamond. Overall, the event was next level. Everyone had such a great day at the beach. Here is my conversation with Mr. Donald Brink and Eric Diamond. Enjoy! :-)
Todays guest is Mr. Ryan Hitzel. Ryan is a Laguna born creative that has had the pleasure of traveling the world and bringing back stories and ideas to his village by the sea. Ryan is from Laguna Beach, home to some of the biggest surf brands in the world. After traveling to Europe after high school he ended up working at Volcom which gave him an inside prospective of the Industry. After working in all types of creative fields, he found himself back in Laguna to start his own company, ROARK REVIVAL. With a roots approach and and understanding of who their core is...they have found themselves thriving in this post apocalypse (so called) Surf Industry. As brands move into a more lifestyle/outerwear approach, ROARK was already on their own path. Trailblazing, as a leader in the Outdoor/adventure/storytelling space. Ryan tells his story, plus how ROARK got started. Plus what adventures are to come! Please enjoy my conversation with the very talented... Mr. Ryan Hitzel :-)
Today we talk to Surfer, Writer and Provocateur... Mr. Chas Smith. Chas is the Co founder of Beach Grit! "Rock hard surf candy" He's a busy guy. Surfing...Podcasting...Driving his daughter to Ballet practice and writing books. Chas has written a new book! This is Chas's 4th book...about his bank robbing cousin Danny. The book is called "Blessed are the bank robbers" the true tales of an evangelical outlaw. It was great to meet up with Chas and talk Ballet, Surf and his new book. His new book is available now at https://www.warwicks.com please enjoy my conversation with the talented... Mr. Chas Smith! :-) https://www.yewonline.com
We sit down with Steve Sherman and talk about his three decades of taking epic photos!
We talk with Phil Roberts about all his art in the movie/surf industry. Enjoy
Today's guest is Jacob Campbell, the son of Legendary Surfcraft designer Malcom Campbell. Malcom and his brother Duncan, together created the "BONZER" surfboard in the 70's. It was a revolutionary surf design that first used the use of side fins adding to the single fin thus creating the first 3 fin system. This unique design was the first of its kind progressing the sport forward in more ways than one. The speed that the Campbell Brothers were experiencing on the BONZER could not be denied. This design changed surfing forever! Malcom had a son named Jacob. Jacob grew up in a very creative household. Lots of music played in the house, and it sunk into Jacobs brain. Jacob grew up absorbing all types of groovy vibes and eventually started searching out rare hard to find obscure cuts. He would go on to make mixes for friends and family. These music mixes were good with deep cuts. If you are a fan of new music, than Jacob is a lovely fellow to know. With the help of the Internet, Jacob was able find and share music like never before. He took advantage of that and theres a deep love there, and the love continues to grow, and he shares the love and he shares the stoke. His passion for music turned into a Podcast and then a regular radio gig on terrestrial radio Central Coast Radio "97./107.9" " The Rock" (Morro Bay) Jacob Campbell now lives in Oahu, Hawaii. He lived and worked in and around Haleiwa and worked at his uncles Famous surf shack "Cafe Haleiwa" It is there where Jacob met his wife and started a little family on the hill. He now shapes under the family name and is the representative for "Campbell Brothers Hawaii". He broadcasts live from his home studio for his radio show in California. He continues to share music, live the stoke and love the BEEFHEART! Jacob has been my number one way I find amazing new music and has been 90% of the cuts I use for this Podcast. I love the instrumentals, the weird stuff and the groovy spaced out and beyond. Its all there. It was a absolute treat to talk with one of my biggest inspirations. please enjoy my conversation with the great MR. JACOB CAMPBELL Cheers!
My friend Drew Brophy is fighting Covid and he needs our help! Drew is a dear friend and he is a huge art inspiration for me. Encouraging me to use the paint pens and not be afraid to express myself. He is world famous for his unique psychedelic surf style. I could go on and on about Drew!!!! Lets let Drew tell you the rest. This is a lovely conversation I had with the talented Drew Brophy at his epic gallery in town town San Clemente a few years back. Heres Drew telling his story about how he ended up at the Spanish village by the sea and how he became one of the most iconic surf artists of all time. Drew has done so much for our community, and now its time to give back!
We meet up With Shaper Matt Parker of Album Surfboards. Album has changed locations and the new location has a showroom, offices, shaping bay and a media room. Album is right around the corner of where I live. I met up with Matt at the new location to talk surf, life and the shape of things. Heres my conversation with the always delightful, Mr. Matt Parker!!! Enjoy @yewonline.com @albumsurfboards
Todays guest is Cheyne Magnusson. Cheyne was a Pro Surfer that grew up in Hawaii on the island of Maui and has had his hands in just about everything surf related. Cheyne was an early adopter of progressive surfing and was one of the pioneers to go above the lip and explore aerial surfing. Which makes lots of sense because his father is Famous 80's Pro Vert Skater Tony Magnusson. So for Cheyne it was in his DNA. Even Cheyenes entrepreneur spirit might come from his roots as well. His dad started H-STREET SKATEBOARDS, the very first Skater owned skate company. H-Street was a company that oversaw the transition from 'Vert" skating to "Street" skating. H-Street's first sponsored skaters were Matt Hensley and Danny Way, two of the most influential skaters of all time. So progression is in Cheyne's blood, and the bloodlines run deep. When Cheyne was young his folks split and he went to Hawaii to live with his mom. Cheyne grew up on the island of Maui. It is here were he fostered a love for Surf and Seafood. Cheyne would eventually fall in love with spearfishing and fall in love with cooking, thus creating a special "Poke" recipe that he would prepare for his friends and family, especially after a long day of playing in the surf and sun. Cheyne would eventually make his way back to Oceanside, where he would become one of the wizards involved in the ever-changing wave pool space. With a chance encounter with a fellow surfer and fish lover, Cheyne met Chris Slowey. Chris "Slowey" specialized in creating spaces for enjoyment in the Bar and Restaurant industry. These two quickly came up with the idea of "SHOOTZ"! Shootz started as little "pop-ups" in and around local breweries in San Diego County, serving up Cheyne's "Famous" Poke Recipe. A Recipe he has spend years crafting. a Recipe he holds dear to his heart, don't try to steal it, or you might get speared. Cheyne is a charismatic guy the spews positivity, and it's no wonder everyone wants to work with him. He's the kind of guy that injects salt water in the most corporate of boardrooms. He keeps salt int the building. And on every project he works on he adds that crusty approach that only a surfer could appreciate. The wave pool game would come calling and Cheyne answered the call and he had to put "SHOOTZ" poke on ice! After some ups and downs in the Wave pool game, Cheyne found himself back in Oceanside. Once again Cheyenne would hook up with Christopher Slowey and they RE-Booted "SHOOTZ" 2.0! Bigger and stronger! SHOOTZ was re-Born! While Cheyne was away, Chris had been hard at work planning Brewies and creating spaces and opportunities. "Slowey" had found the perfect space. An old building with a series of old auto repair garages. Enough to house 9 small buissneses with a common areas. Blocks from the beach in an area with lots of potential. The new building was re-imagined and re-branded as "The Tremont Collective". Appropriate since it's on the corner of Wisconsin and Tremont, just south of the pier. The Tremont Collective houses 9 small businesses where you can shop, eat, drink and connect. 9 local businesses! Brixton lifestyle apparel, Communal Coffee, The Annex, Stab Magazine, Atacama Surf Shop, Bottlecraft and shop, Verve Spin Studios, Al Fresko (lifestyle and catering) and last but not least!!!!! SHOOTZ FISH X BEER!!!!!!! At last Chris's and Cheynes vision came to life! With the help from "Rock and Roll" chef Davin Waite! The SHOOTZ menu is off the charts and its changing daily. Shootz also offers their very own Japanese Lager to perfectly accompany the sophisticated palate of tasty fish. SHOOTZ could be described as flavors from Maui and Baja colliding. Line caught poke, off-the boat tacos and daily fish market specials. The grand opening was a huge success and its been lines out the door ever since. I parked my VW bus right in front of the "Tremont Collective" all day for the grand opening celebrations. The gathering was epic and everyone was eating and drinking! yewonline.com shootzfishxbeer.com
Todays guest is Jen See. Jen is a talented writer who does all types of freelance writing. She writes for Beach Grit, Redbull and Men's Journal just to name few. Jens writing has caught my eye ever since she covered the "Founders Cup" for the first ever WSL, Kelly Slater Wave Ranch event. Since covering the contest, her writing has appeared more and more on Beach Grit. Beach Grit is a Surf Gossip Website where the comment boards can be funny revelatisons about life, Surfing or the WSL or a Nuclear war zone of scourged earth and dead bodies. ....depending on your mood. Jen's writing is quick, funny and too the point. Some of her greatest work is a series called "SurfLine Man" The story of an on going saga of the "Surfer that tries too hard" Its a great series cause theres a little "Surfline Man " in us all. I caught up with Jen, Who lives in Santa Barbara...to talk Surf, Life and Writing for "Beach Grit" This was a fun episode and Jen id a good sport. She's reads a little bit of "SurfLine Man" for us...which its a real treat to hear the saga from the writers words. Enjoy! www.yewonline.com
Todays guest is local Laguna Legend, Mr. James Pribram. James grew up in Laguna as a popular Surf scene was reaching new heights. James harnessed the momentum of Professional Surfing and the Surf Industry to propel him into the future with wild adventurous possibilities and opportunities. We sat down with James to discuss life, surf and Laguna. These are his stories. Enjoy.
Todays guest is Tom Morey the inventor of the "Morey Boogie" Bodyboard. Tom is a creative surf designer, inventor and theorist from Southern California. Tom was born in Detroit in 1935. His family moved to Laguna Beach when he was 9 and he started surfing Main Beach on a "Surf Matt". He then moved to Santa Monica and began doing "stand-up surfing" at Malibu Point. In 1958 he received a BA in Mathematics from USC and became an engineer for Douglas Aircraft. In 1969 he quit Douglas to start "Morey Surfboards". One year later he formed "Morey-Pope Surfboards" with San Diego Surf designer Karl Pope. Morey and Pope created innovative board designs such as the "Trisect" ... a travel ready, three piece board that came with its own suitcase. Morey helped develop "Slipcheck" a surfboard traction aerosol spray-on used as an alternative to surfboard wax. He invented the W.A.V.E. set, the first commercially successful removable fin system. In 1965 Tom created the "Tom Morey Invitational" Surfings first cash prize contest worth $1,500. It was a nose riding contest held in Ventura, an event that attracted all the hot surfers of the time like Mikey Munoz and Mike Hynson. Morey pushed articles for Surfer Magazine on a wide range of topics including surf contests, wave formation, riding techniques, health and artificial surf (wave pools). In a Surfer magazine article from 1971 Tom proclaimed "I am Albert Einstein, Thomas Edison, Alexander Gram Bell and Bob Simmons". Morey gave new life to prone surfing in 1973 by marketing his 2 year old invention called the "Morey Boggie" a 4 foot ,soft bellyboard made mostly out of closed-cell polyethylene packing foam. Easier, cheper and safer to ride than surfboards, "Boggie Boards" soon became very popular with the kids and the tourists. 80,000 units were shipped in 1977 just before Morey sold the "Boggie" to American Toy Giant "KRANSCO". Sale more than quadrupled by the end of the decade and the "Boggie Boards" were soon available in thousands of coastal grocery stores and surf shops. By the early 80's Bodyboarding had its own identity separate from surfing. Bodyboarding is described as the most popular form of surfing, as bodyboards outsell surfboards by huge margins. "Bellyboarding" is the original form of "Bodysurfing" dating back hundreds if not thousands of years, it was all but not dead in the 60's. Stand-up surfing was the most popular way to ride a wave back then with knee boarding a distant second. The "Bodyboard", as all Boggie type craft would soon be called was more than just a wave tool. According to Tom "For anybody to be a graduate of this planet" Morey said "it is essential for them to learn this activity". Millions of Boggies and Boggie knock offs were in the water in the mid 80's. Earlier Tom and Mike Doyle co developed "Morey-Doyle" soft top surfboards. Tom has been in many surf movies and documentaries such as "Golden Breed", "Blazing Longboards", "The Liquid Stage", and "Endless Summer 2". Tom was listed by Surfer magazine as one of the most influential surfers of the century.
This year 2021, Tales from the Cobblestones podcast had a booth at the Boardroom show, International Surfboard making convention in Del Mar San Diego. I had a booth and we were doing some live podcasting. We met and talked with so many great people. These are some of my conversations. Enjoy.
This year 2021, Tales from the Cobblestones podcast had a booth at the Boardroom show, International Surfboard making convention in Del Mar San Diego. I had a booth and we were doing some live podcasting. We met and talked with so many great people. These are some of my conversations. Enjoy.
Todays guest is Drew Brophy, Maria Brophy and Christine O'donell. This is the team that Brings you all things "Drew Brophy Art" Its the gallery, the Posca paint retailer, the energy, the atmosphere, the vibrant colors in Drews paintings. Drew has been painting on surfboards for decades. Him and his wife have built a beautiful empire inspired by lifestyle. They do so much down there at the Brophy Gallery art sancutaty... Today we focus on Drews surf accident, hosting an art party for world renown aorist Cris Dyer and about his upcoming paint booth at the boardroom show. Then we talk to the gallery manager, Christine O'Donnell about migrating to San Clemente, her love for surf and how she hooked up with the Brophys. Then we finish the interview with the always delightful, Maria Brophy, where she turns the tables on me and asks me the hard questions.. only a life coach could ask. The We talk about her new book and Podcast called " ART, Money, Success". Its always a blast going down to the gallery, always beaming faces and inspiration around every corner. Please enjoy my conversations with the colorful characters that make up the Brophy Art Universe. Cheers! Then we ta
TWO LIFE LONG SURF LOVERS DO WHATEVER IT TAKES TO GET SURFING INTO THE OLYMPICS! THIS IS THEIR STORIES! ENJOY
Todays guest is JWF, the artist formerly known as Jonathan Wayne Freeman. Jon is a lively personality that resides in Oceanside, North San Diego. Jon is a comedian, an Instagram star, a dad, a husband and a frothed out surf grom at heart. Jon broke away from the 9-5, now he can truly be himself which is hard to manage at times with these changing tides. It's hard to get work done when its perfect 4 to 5 foot glass off with perfect tide and wind and the kids have gone back to school. But, hey, what is work anyways? Work these days, it's is being loyal to his sponsors, which has its obligations. @kookoftheday @bugasalt @newgreens @pit_viper Also, its an exciting time for Jon and all Mid-Length lovers. Jon has teamed up with @stretchboards from Santa Cruz to bring you Jon's very first pro model. The Mid-Length surf craft for the everyday frother... Its called the... JWF MIDLIFE!!! We go into detail about this surfboard and many other things. I met up with Jon down at Sano to do some Podcasting and then surf some pumping south swell. We had a great time, it started raining and the wind was shit, so we hunkered down in the bus... then, as we were wrapping up the podcast, the sun game out, the wind shifted and the surf gods shinned upon us! Please enjoy my conversation with the great and talented, and always delightful.... MR. JONATHAN WAYNE FREEMAN :-)
Chris Cantore was on Southern California Radio for decades. As people enjoyed tunes of Sublime, the taste of Carne Fries and the thrills of sneaking over the Mexican boarder.. they most likely did it to the deep sounds of Chris Cantore on the airwaves over Tijuana and San Diego on 91X. These days Chris is forging a path in the new digital space of Podcasts and beyond. He has formed an Entertainment Network called YEW. YEW is many things but as of lately we are bringing you live concerts! Chris has gone back to his roots of being a show promoter, something he learned while being at 91X. These shows are called SUNDOWN SESSIONS they take place at the Mission Bay Yacht club in San Diego. Fans get a one of a kind, intimate sunset session with friends, drinks and their favorite artist. The shows have been a huge success and selling out everytime. His first show was with G LOVE (hold the special sauce) Then fallowed it up with Donavan and Matt Costa Now he's got.. Patto Banton-August 13th 2021 Yaght Rock Review-(Brunch) August 15th 2021 Art Alexakis (EVERCLEAR) August 19th 2021 Lee Rocker (STRAY CATS) August 26th 2021 Plus much more to come! If your in San Diego...check out these shows...or go to sundownsessionslive.com for tickets! Till then please enjoy my conversation with Chris Cantore talking about SUNDOWN SESSIONS and more! YEW!!! yewonline.com
Todays guest is Tom Morey the inventor of the "Morey Boogie" Bodyboard. Tom is a creative surf designer, inventor and theorist from Southern California. Tom was born in Detroit in 1935. His family moved to Laguna Beach when he was 9 and he started surfing Main Beach on a "Surf Matt". He then moved to Santa Monica and began doing "stand-up surfing" at Malibu Point. In 1958 he received a BA in Mathematics from USC and became an engineer for Douglas Aircraft. In 1969 he quit Douglas to start "Morey Surfboards". One year later he formed "Morey-Pope Surfboards" with San Diego Surf designer Karl Pope. Morey and Pope created innovative board designs such as the "Trisect" ... a travel ready, three piece board that came with its own suitcase. Morey helped develop "Slipcheck" a surfboard traction aerosol spray-on used as an alternative to surfboard wax. He invented the W.A.V.E. set, the first commercially successful removable fin system. In 1965 Tom created the "Tom Morey Invitational" Surfings first cash prize contest worth $1,500. It was a nose riding contest held in Ventura, an event that attracted all the hot surfers of the time like Mikey Munoz and Mike Hynson. Morey pushed articles for Surfer Magazine on a wide range of topics including surf contests, wave formation, riding techniques, health and artificial surf (wave pools). In a Surfer magazine article from 1971 Tom proclaimed "I am Albert Einstein, Thomas Edison, Alexander Gram Bell and Bob Simmons". Morey gave new life to prone surfing in 1973 by marketing his 2 year old invention called the "Morey Boggie" a 4 foot ,soft bellyboard made mostly out of closed-cell polyethylene packing foam. Easier, cheper and safer to ride than surfboards, "Boggie Boards" soon became very popular with the kids and the tourists. 80,000 units were shipped in 1977 just before Morey sold the "Boggie" to American Toy Giant "KRANSCO". Sale more than quadrupled by the end of the decade and the "Boggie Boards" were soon available in thousands of coastal grocery stores and surf shops. By the early 80's Bodyboarding had its own identity separate from surfing. Bodyboarding is described as the most popular form of surfing, as bodyboards outsell surfboards by huge margins. "Bellyboarding" is the original form of "Bodysurfing" dating back hundreds if not thousands of years, it was all but not dead in the 60's. Stand-up surfing was the most popular way to ride a wave back then with knee boarding a distant second. The "Bodyboard", as all Boggie type craft would soon be called was more than just a wave tool. According to Tom "For anybody to be a graduate of this planet" Morey said "it is essential for them to learn this activity". Millions of Boggies and Boggie knock offs were in the water in the mid 80's. Earlier Tom and Mike Doyle co developed "Morey-Doyle" soft top surfboards. Tom has been in many surf movies and documentaries such as "Golden Breed", "Blazing Longboards", "The Liquid Stage", and "Endless Summer 2". Tom was listed by Surfer magazine as one of the most influential surfers of the century.
Todays guest is Scott Bass the "Podfather" of surf talk. Scott is a 50 year old male that drinks oolong tea and plays pickle ball, but don't hold that against him. He's a frothed out surf grom at heart. He helped coin the phrase "Yeah Guy"!!! And he'll be the first to admit it, that "surfers are the worst". With a chance meeting with "Surfer" Magazine editor Steve Hawk on a Mexico surf trip he got the opportunity to work for Surfer as the "Online Editorial" Director for 10 years. Scott and Surfer Magazine both weathered the storm in this new digital landscape. While working at Surfer Magazine Scott would developed an idea for a "Surf Talk Show". It was clunky back then but Scott would have a panel of revolving guests on his Internet radio surf talk show. These guests...mostly Chris Mauro, James Pribram and Jeff "Baldy" Baldwin. The Surfer Magazine gig would eventually fizzle out and Scott Bass and "Baldy" took their show to terrestrial radio...a "Sports" station of all places, where they rebranded the name of the show to "Down the Line Surf Talk Radio" with a focus on San Diego Surf with Report "Call-ins" and revolving "Drop-ins" from the Surf Community. The Show was high energy with a clash of personalities and a pattern of Scott constantly interrupting his guests but especially His Co-Host "Baldy". Scott held the Torch for "Surf Talk" Radio for decades...keeping it alive with his stoke and passion. Radio would run its course and "Bassy" and "Baldy" would part ways. David Scales, an emerging surf media talent was in another county looking for a knowledgeable surf personality to help him Co-Host a "Surf News" Style show for his "up and coming" Surf media juggernaut called the "Surf Spledor Network". Scott and David would eventually hook up and start recording "Surf Talk". The two has amazing chemistry and what they had together. Together they would go on to Co-Create the surf podcast know as SPIT, a surf news show where there cover everything under the sun. One of the best Surf Podcasts of all time! All the while that was going on in Scott Bass's life there was something else going on behind the scenes...Scott hustles surfboards. Him and his wife would turn it into a business, a surfboard trade show called "Sacred Craft" a yearly event honoring the true craftsmen of the surfboard making industry...the backbone, the guys covered in dust stinking like resin in the back allies. And where better to do it then the County that makes more surfboards than any other place in the world....San Diego Baby! Anyways...The "Sacred Craft" Surfboard gathering would grow and become the premier Southern California surf Festival.......with the popularity of the growing event, Scott decided to rebrand the event name to "THE BOARDROOM SHOW" a gathering of the surfboard making industry under one roof. Bringing together legends, shapers, craftsmen, designers, artisans, lovers of music, friends and all things surf. And he's doing it once again..BIGGER and BETTER than ever!! Join us this September 25th and 26th as Scott Bass brings you "THE BOARDROOM SHOW" at the Del Mar FAIRGROUNDS in San Diego California. Till then...here is my conversation with the great...SCOTT BASS!!! YEAH GUY!
Todays guest is the "Post Heat Guru" none other than the "Surf Coach of the Stars"... Yes!!!! Im talking about Stace Galbraith! The Core-st of the surf nerds, a Podcaster, a student of the game.. like no other, he specializes in heat strategies and preparation.. and he grew up around some of the biggest names in surf. Names like Mick Fanning, Joel Parkinson, Paul Fisher, Mitch Crews and Jack Freestone. Stace got his start doing mach heats with his friends and volunteering at the local surf contests to judge heats. Its plane and simple....Stace is absolutely surf crazed and he know his shit. Working with todays top athletes, stace has been on a slow burn to the main stage...where we saw a fresh faced Stace, doing sideline "Post Heat" interviews for the 4 stops of the Australian leg of the World Tour. Stace caught his stride and was a delight on the broadcast plus he really got the surfers to open up with his detailed and in depth questions. Staces Face may be new to the WSL broadcast, but if your a Surf Podcast fan, you already know that silky smooth voice of his. Him and fellow surf addicted maniac, Michael Ciaramella. are two surf nuts that do a Podcast for STAB Mag called CUSP. These guys go deep and they fallow the World Tour of Surfing closely and discuss all the nuance the tour has to over...plus everything else surf related that comes their way....I highly recommend it! We checked in with Stace all the way over there to Australia, the Gold Coast to be exact. It was a great chat, or as he calls it.. a "Chin Wag". We got to know Stace a bit more and got some backstory. This guy lives, breathes and eats surfing! He's a consumer! And about as Australian as it gets...I even quizzed him with my new segment of the show called...."DO YOU SPEAK AUSTRALIAN" where I quiz native Australians with their own "Witty" Slang and Phrases to see how well they know their own species. Plus we have a bonus section... YEW Online Correspondent and Olympic Anonnouncer of the stars...Mr. CHRIS COTE....... A true professional of All action sports... calls in to give us an update on the Olympic qualifying event that he was a part of in El Salvador...and give us insight on the event. This is was an action packed episode with 2 true professionals behind the microphone. Heres my conversation with Stace Galbraith and Chis Cote. Enjoy!
Vaughan Blakey is the "Forrest Gump" of Surf, he's been everywhere and done everything. Vaughan is an artist in every sense of the word. He started working at a surf magazine at a young age. The Frothed out, surf obsessed grom, climbed the ladder to the top. He would eventually take over as editor. Vaughan went on to edit many of Australia's top surf magazines. He would eventually gravitated toward completion and developing a commentator gig. All while playing music with his childhood mate "Ozzy Wright" in the "Goons of Doom". Vaughan has had may great achievements in the surfing realm. These days he's been hitting the road doing live shows of his "Hit Surf Podcast" called "Aint that Swell" with his surf journalist mate (HAMAD) Jeddum Smith. Jed is one of Surfing most "ALL-TIME" Characters. Vaughan also has been directing some go surfings most takes about edits... "Free Scrubber" with Tom Curran and "Postcards from Morgs" with CT Rookie Morgan Cibilic. I caught up with Vaughan to talk life and to discuss some of these surf stories. it was an absolute pleasure to talk surf with one of my heroes and "ALL-TIME" favorite Podcasters. Please enjoy my conversation with the great... Vaughan Blakey
Today's guest is the the great Danny Johnson. Danny works for STAB, One of the leaders in Surf media. He's the Senior Creative...But he's much much more...He's the "Wet Lettuce" AKA "The Strongest Man in Surf Podcasting". Yup, he's all that! Danny is a Surf Journalist that has been contributing to the surfing world for some time now. Danny has been carving out quality surf content since his old school hit Podcast, the fan favorite, the cult classic...the first Australian Surf quiz Podcast of it's kind, called "The Dooley". The Dooley was an incredibly structured surf podcast that Danny would do with fellow surf journalist, Mr. Mike Jennings. The Dooley was a great Podcast, but all good things come to an end and Mike and Danny called it quits. Danny would go on to work for all the surf media outlets which landed him a gig at STAB where he works today. These day's he a leading contributor for quality content for STAB including his new hit Podcast called "The Drop" A weekly review of the surfing world with interviews and insight. The Podcast is a hit because Danny has a super smooth Australian accent and with all the STAB Writers contributing, Its very organized, and engaging which equals a great listen. I can't get enough, one of my favorite Podcasts...And its because Danny is good at what he does. It was an absolute honor to meet up with Danny Via FaceTime...from all across the world in Australia. It was a great interview and we played a very special version of "The Dooley"! Please enjoy my conversation with the Wet Lettuce himself Mr. Danny Johnson. Intro: Slow Roll-Tommy Guerrero Interlude: Heart in the Streets-Tommy Guerrero Outro: Draft Riot-Del-Byzanteens Babs and Babs-Daryl Hall
Todays guest is the Damian Brawner of Brawner Surfboards. Damian is San Clemente royalty, born and raised with San Clemente's best. Damian's father is Danny Brawner a famous glasser for Hobie surfboards and the drummer for the iconic surf band that provided the tunes for the legendary surf film, Bruce Brown's "Endless Summer". Damian grew up around music and Surfboards, hence their slogan "Rhythm and Resin". Damian has had a very successful career as a musician and a club promoter. But these days his focus is on community and glassing and playing music and recording...the list goes on and on. He's bringing back those old school traditional values and bringing in the young kids that are eager to learn the skills of the past. He's bringing in the community to learn techniques to grow the craft all in the name of fun. His surf shop has expanded during Covid and his Surfboards and E-Bikes are selling off the rack daily, it's hard to keep up with demand. He has a full music stage set up in the middle of his shop where they have weekly jams, they have a live stream every Thursday night. Damian is currently building a recording studio next store plus a bike repair shop....Lets just say...Damian Brawner is a busy man, and it does not look like he's slowing down anytime soon....but, its all good and its all fun. We checked in with Damian down at his surf shop in Capo Beach to talk surf, music, bikes and the future. Plus we got a very special surprise guest from "Guava Marie"! I am super excited to share this episode with you... Here is my conversation with the great and powerful, MR. DAMIAN BRAWNER! Special guest: Corey Kookapinto and Ava Bartlow Music: Intro: MF Doom-Coffin Nails 1. Enrique-"Instramentals" Kookapinto 2. UP- Guava Marie (solo) 3. Daydream- Guava Marie (solo) Guava Marie Live at the "Taste of Long Beach" Fest. (streaming) 4. Conflicted- Guava Marie (Full Band) 5. I like to feel pain- Guava Marie 6. Laughing Days 7. Daydream- Guava Marie 8. Blues and Guava- Guava Marie Outro: 9. Sanctuary- Hiss Golden Messenger
Music to groove to. 1. Son of Slide-Slave 2. Post Mortem-Cameo 3. 10 West-Dam Funk 4. I've seen that face before-Grace Jones 5. Slow down, Love-Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings 6. Tom Cat-Muddy Waters 7. Everybody needs love-Syl Johnson 8. Love is a hurting thing-Gloria Anne Taylor 9. All that you give-Cinematic Orchestra (ft.Fontelle Bass) 10. You going' miss your candyman-Terry Callier 11. Everything is fine-Jean Grae x Quelle Chris (Ft.Nick Offerman) 12. One Beer-MF DOOM 13. Curls-Mad Villian
Erin "WORM " Ashley is a Longboard Surfer living in Costa Mesa. Worm is Famous for lots of talents, but it's her noserider long boarding skill that can leave you mesmerized. It's Her big smile and personality that make her an unforgettable character in surf. Erin on a wave is a pure joy to watch, but she has other skills too. She's a ripping saxophone player, a Baker, an avid reader... the list goes on and on. We caught up with WORM to see what she has been up to and talk a little surf. I hope you enjoy my conversation with the always delightful, Ms. Erin Ashley AKA... "WORM"! Music 1: Coffin Nails-MF DOOM 2: Resonance-HOME 3: Such Small Hand-La Dispute 4: It's Raining-Irma Thomas 5: Inside Out-SPOON
Today's guest is the talented Joachim Cooder. Joachim comes from a musical family. Growing up in LA, his father would compose music for all sorts of LA artist and score many Hollywood films. Joachim was surrounded By art, music and Rhythm. He would gravitate to the drums and an African instrument called the "MBIRA" an instrument you play with your thumbs. Joachim's life has always been about music. Now stepping into the forefront with his whole new style and approach, the classic blending of the old with the new. His new album is called "Over That Road I'm Bound" An album inspired by an American folk icon named "Uncle Dave Macon" a Voadeville superstar. Joachims album is a delight with guest appearances by his Artist/singer wife, Juliette Commagere and his slick banjo playing father. Inspired by his daughters love for the old time music...Joachim and his family blend the perfect mix for morning time chillness with a side of introspection. Put the album on and let the good vibes roll. Thanks to my friend Hans Hagen for the lead on this super cool up and coming artist, and if you hear him on the radio...get used to it. His music is just what the word needs right now. I caught up with Joachim as he called in from his LA chateau...Please enjoy my conversation with the great and talented... MR. Joachim Cooder Music: Xylophone Sounds-Indo Jazz Coffin Nails-MF Doom Uncle Dave Macon-Cumberland Mountain Deer Race Sister Christian-Juliette Commagere Over That Road I'm Bound-Joachim Cooder Come along Buddy-Joachim Cooder Morning Blues-Joachim Cooder Roots Train-Junior Murvin Three Cool Cats-The Coasters
Some tunes.... 1. First Run - Cian Nugent 2. La Nueva Ola - Phil Manzanera 3. Decide - Lifetones 4. Dickie's Theme - Golden Gunn 5. Brighter! - Cass McCombs 6. Melody in high feedback tones - Cavern of Anti-Matter 7. Gun Medal Grey - The Budos Band 8. 48th/8th - Lanterna 9. I told you - Acetone 10. Prison song - D. Charles Speer & Jack Rose 11. Speen/Lucy in the sky with diamonds - William Shatner
Inspired? 1 The Funkees-303 2 Bacao Rythum & Steel Band-Love like this 3 HiM-Slow Slow Slow 4 The Mastersounds-One note brown 5 Kaytranada-Weight off 6 Dam Funk-Can U read me 7 Allan Wachs-Mountain Roads 8 Lonelady-Bunkerpop 9 Dave Douglas-November 10 Mark McGuire-Around the Neighborhood 11 Studio-Life's a Beach 12 Get what you give-New Radicals
Here are some tunes.... some old, some new...always groovy. Listen to these tunes if you're doing art or riding your E-Bike or driving your smart car or anything else your inspired to do. Enjoy. Playlist: 1 Kid Charlemagne-Steely Dan 2 Any major dude will tell you-Steely Dan 3 Don't swallow the cap-The National 4 Dont change-INXS 5 BL Movement-Bkacklites 6 Grazing in the grass-Hugh Masekela 7 Losing it-FISHER 8 The Pink Panther Theme-Henry Mancini 9 Lean on me-Bill Withers 10 Once upon a time-The Messthetics 11 Ti-De-KOKOROKO 12 Shangri-La-EOB 13 The Look-Metronomy 14 Fickle Sun (III) Im set free-Brian Eno
Today is a special episode.....On this show we honor the life and legacy of Mr. BEN AIPA. An innovative Surfer from Hawaii who was a Pro Surfer/Shaper/Athlete/Coach/Mentor.....the list goes on. He was a star surfer who happened onto the Surf scene by chance after a football injury sidelined his pro career. Ben was a big guy who dominated on the scene. He was a smart guy that pushed the sport. He invented the Swallowtail design and the "Sting" Surfboard, credited with advancing and progressing the sport because of its wide nose for paddle power and speed with a tucked in tail for agility and performance in the pocket. Ben was a savvy business man and started AIPA Surfboards with his "Sting" design under the hottest feet of the days modern ripper. Ben found himself in California and meeting with the guys from Infinity Surfboards where he met Steve Boehne and Terry Senate. Ben would teach these two young shapers and guide them and help them develop masterful techniques all the while hustling his brand, AIPA Surfboards. Ben Aipa's legacy lives on with his two sons Akila and Duke carrying on the AIPA surfboard name. Terry Senate Shapes handmade Surfboards in San Clemente and still uses techniques passed down from Ben. Dave Boehne is the son of Steve Boehne, Who has inherited the family business and still shapes retro and old school templates today. We got together at Terry Senate's surf shop to Honor the passing of Ben Aipa and talk about his Legacy and Influence in this area... Special thanks for Dave Boehne for calling in from Infinity Surf shop up the road. Please enjoy our special episode plus the chats with Terry and Dave. Thanks
Todays guest is Jedaum Smith...AKA..Jed Smith AKA...SMIIIIVVVY! Yes! The two time, golden cone piece award winner for award winning surf Journalism. Yes! The Punch Drunk Pikey, The Sultan of Psilocybin, The Maestro of Micro...Dosing, The Bogan from Bondi (world Famous). The Corn dragging core lord of the highest order, the Gaff wearing ,goofy footer bohemian Surf Journalist turned political and environmental Radicalist. The Wim Hoff breathing, Himalayan Hash smoking, panel van driving Monk. Yup, I'm talking about @Jedaum_smith the corest of the core lords over there in Australia. Jed has been a surf journalist for a long time now. These days he's back at STAB magazine were it all started for him as a bright eyed 20 year old lad with a busted nose. Jed has been blessed with major influences at a young age...getting his first surfboard from family friend, Simon Jones of Morning of the Earth Surfboards. Jed grew up tuff, surrounded by psycho, Rugby playing mad man. He would eventually shift his talents into the surfing world. Jed is a gifted writer, a critical thinker, a one of a kind talent with creativity oozing out of his bleached corn hole. He would eventually use that dripping cornstarch to start up Australia's first Podcast... A show called...AINT THAT SWELL....with his cohost @vaughandeadly, the Forrest Gump of surfing. With these two 'One of a kind" characters, ATS is taking Surf Media to a whole new level...with their unique and dazzlingly interesting recordings plus their wildly popular live shows. We checked in with Jed as he was working down at the STAB offices. Please enjoy my conversation with the great and talented... Scum valleys finest... Mr. Jed Smith AKA... SMIIIVVVVYY!!! Music: Slow Roll-Tommy Guerrero Bed are Burning-Midnight Oil Sleaford Mods-Kebab Spiders David Bowie-Lets Dance @talesfromthecobblestones @YEWONLINE @newgreens
A Music mix for your pleasure. 1. Once upon a time-The Messthetics 2. Drop-Gala Drop 3. Ti-De-KOKOROKO 4. Time in Joy-Field Music 5. Don't let get you down-Wajatta 6. On Track- Tame Impala 7. The Look-Metronomy 8. Nude-Radiohead 9. Live with the Moon-Chayns 10. Shangri-La-EOB 11. Abusey Junction-KOKOROKO 12. Sailing Stones-Pram 13. Opposite Middle-Ryley Walker 14. Secret-Landing 15. Nite and Day-Meshell Ndegeocello 16. Secret Enchanted Broccoli Forrest-The Babe Rainbow 17. ShaSha-Cave 18. BL Movement-Blacklites 19. Fickle Sun (III) I'm set free-Brian Eno
Todays guest is the comedic genius of Mr. Jonathan Wayne Freeman. Jon is a surfer, a father, a husband, an ambulance driver and mid-length world tour team rider. If you know Jon, you know, if not ...your lucky. You get to take a deep dive into his sea of content. His Instagram is filled with little silly videos to make you laugh and even think. Years ago Jon started using his phone to express his creativity and now he has 60K on Instagram and over 300,000 views on tik-tok....not that numbers should validate or reflect ones creativity, but "Jon Wayne Freeman" as a brand, is experiencing exponential growth. These days he's busy with sponsors and lots of up and coming projects, plus an exclusive drop.....Jon tells us about his "New" Podcast and more. We check in with Jon as he's parked down at San-O giving us a real time surf report. Here is my conversation with the Mid-Length rider of the year and the Ultra Core Surfer himself... Mr Jonathan Wayne Freeman
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