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From beef tallow fries to real sugar gummies and olive oil potato chips, the hottest brands in CPG are winning — and raising serious money — by reimagining old-school ingredients for modern consumers. The hosts unpack why investors are pouring millions into "back-to-basics" brands, including frozen fry startup Jesse & Ben's. We also meet with Better Sour co-founders Bella Hughes and Semira Nikou to discuss the brand's new gummy line and upcoming launch at Whole Foods. Show notes: 0:20: Sour, Sugar, Success. Bolt HQ. Taste Awareness. Where's The Beef? Olive Fry. Smart Bevs & Bars. – The hosts preview the episode's interview with Better Sour co-founders Bella Hughes and Semira Nikou and sample products from the brand's new real sugar line of gummies. They also recap Taste Radio's lively meetup in Austin, held at Nutrabolt headquarters and discuss how emerging food and beverage brands can build awareness at BevNET Live via sampling opportunities at the event. The discussion turns to frozen fry brand Jesse & Ben's, which recently raised a $10 million Series A round by differentiating itself through avocado oil and beef tallow preparation, elevated branding, and premium positioning. The team debated whether consumers are increasingly willing to pay more for upgraded versions of everyday staples, citing the success of brands like Graza, whose expansion into olive oil potato chips was praised as another example of innovative branding transforming a familiar category. The episode wrapped with rapid-fire product tastings and commentary on emerging functional beverage and snack trends, including nootropic drinks, tingling non-alcoholic beverages, and clean-label snack bars. 32:18: Interview: Bella Hughes & Semira Nikou, Co-Founders, Better Sour – Bella and Semira discuss the launch of their new line of real sugar gummies debuting exclusively at Whole Foods Market this summer. The entrepreneurs discuss how the brand extension moves Better Sour beyond its original low-sugar offerings while maintaining its focus on bold flavor, plant-based ingredients, and "foodie"-driven candy innovation. Brands in this episode: Better Sour, Poppi, Bachan's, Siete, New Barn Organics, Jesse & Ben's, Ore-Ira, Alexia, Graza, Brightland, Rind, Aura Bora, Neautonic, Disco Fizz, Caddy Snacks, Sour Patch Kids

Keith Levy, Operating Partner at Sonoma Brands Capital Most consumer brand founders think about exit as an event. Keith Levy thinks about it as a design requirement. In the second of two episodes, Keith walks through what exit-ready actually looks like in CPG: the revenue and EBITDA thresholds that matter, why you have to get beyond the corp dev team to the operators who actually need what you're building, how capital gets wasted at every stage of a brand's lifecycle, and what the investments that produce exits have in common versus the ones that don't. If you missed the first episode, it covers Keith's five-pillar CPG diligence framework and the Touchland and Bachan's case studies. Start there. What You'll Learn What revenue and EBITDA thresholds a consumer brand needs to attract a strategic acquirer. Why getting to corp dev is not enough, and how to reach the operators who actually need your brand. How capital gets wasted at each stage of a CPG brand's lifecycle. Why execution is where most investments fail, not the idea or the founder. What the celebrity founder model got wrong, and why copying a formula that worked once rarely works twice. What the investments that produced exits at Sonoma Brands had in common. ____________________ If you're building a consumer brand toward exit or evaluating one for acquisition, DealPilot, powered by M&A Science, has the practitioner playbook for CPG exit positioning. Join at mascience.com/membership. Already a member? The bonus conversation with Keith is live now: boards, earnouts, and the hardest lessons from six years backing consumer brands. ____________________ This episode is sponsored by DealRoom DealRoom's Buyer-Led M&A™ Summit is Back! Join me at the summit on May 20, a free virtual event hosted by DealRoom covering AI, pipeline, diligence, and integration across the deal lifecycle. Sessions run 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM ET. Register here: https://hubs.ly/Q0496h-s0 ____________________ Episode Chapters [00:00:01] Intro [00:04:19] Day-to-day across 20+ portfolio companies [00:05:43] When to lean in and when to stay out [00:09:28] Pre-LOI landmines that kill deals early [00:13:26] The CPG brand lifecycle: from first check to exit [00:16:04] How capital needs change as a brand grows [00:20:15] Execution is why most investments fail [00:21:26] Capital allocation as the real test of a founder [00:23:00] What it takes to position a CPG brand for strategic exit [00:25:13] Big companies can't incubate brands — why that's your edge [00:26:23] Why you have to get beyond the corp dev team [00:29:48] What the investments that worked had in common [00:33:43] Why investments fall apart after you cut the check [00:35:16] The celebrity founder trap [00:39:16] How the Sonoma deal funnel actually works [00:45:22] What kills a deal at the investment committee stage

Keith Levy, Operating Partner at Sonoma Brands Capital Keith Levy backed an exit of just under $1B  and a $400M exit using the same five-pillar framework, and he starts with the founder every time. Finance comes last. As Operating Partner at Sonoma Brands Capital, Keith has spent six years evaluating consumer brands across food, beverage, pet food, snacks, and cosmetics. Before that he was CMO at Anheuser-Busch through the $52B InBev deal, president of Royal Canin USA for Mars, and the strategic acquirer who led the Kind acquisition at Mars Wrigley. He knows what the data room doesn't show you, and this conversation is built around that gap. The first of two episodes covers the full five-pillar CPG diligence framework and the Touchland and Boon's case studies. The second episode, out the following week, covers CPG brand lifecycle, exit positioning, and capital allocation.   What You'll Learn Why the founder evaluation comes before the financials. How to read product-market fit the way an operator does, not a financial analyst. What a credible go-to-market strategy looks like vs. one that crashes in execution. Why supply chain control is now a diligence requirement, not an afterthought. How to get the right operators inside a strategic acquirer interested before a banker calls. The Touchland case study: under $1B exit in less than two years The Bachan's Japanese BBQ sauce case study: ($400M) exit with McCormick at the table. ____________________ If you evaluate consumer brand investments and want a framework for the risks the model won't surface, DealPilot, powered by M&A Science, has the practitioner playbook. Join at mascience.com/membership.   Already a member? The bonus conversation with Keith is live now: boards, earnouts, and the hardest lessons from six years backing consumer brands, exclusively for M&A Science members. ____________________ This episode is sponsored by DealRoom DealMax starts Monday. Find us at the Aria DealRoom: Booth 109, M&A Science: Booth 208. Kison will be signing copies of Buyer-Led M&A all three days, and we've got a candy bar and swag worth stopping for. Then, join us monday night for a happy hour, RSVP here: https://hubs.ly/Q043VnNH0 ____________________ Episode Chapters [00:00:00] Intro [00:02:02] Keith's background overview (24 years at AB, $52B InBev deal – narrated) [00:05:40] Running Royal Canin and joining Mars / Mars Wrigley [00:08:45] Why Mars acquired Kind [00:09:15] What is Sonoma Brands and how Keith got there [00:10:17] The Budweiser CMO era & favorite ads [00:15:12] The Mars / Wrigley China integration [00:23:15] How Sonoma Brands evolved from venture to growth equity [00:25:11] Why deals don't work and what Sonoma changed [00:27:12] The Keith Levy CPG diligence framework [00:30:04] How to evaluate a founder [00:35:40] What product‑market fit actually looks like [00:38:32]  Touchland: under $1B exit in two years [00:39:05] Go‑to‑market: sequencing channels & steady growth [00:41:10] Why TAM is just a sniff test [00:43:31] Why how you make the product matters more than you think [00:47:08] The real value an operating partner brings  

The Monday M.A.S.S. With Chris Coté and Todd Richards, April 1, 2025 On this week's episode of the Monday M.A.S.S. podcast, Chris and Todd talk about Todd's broken clavicle, Oral surgery, Fantasy Surfing in many forms, the upcoming Bells Beach blowout, making our FUEL TV debut, update you on the new WSL rules and formats, Slush Rider Of The Year Rookies, ZEKE's latest trick, new Waco development, wave pools, scary movies vs scary video games, Mammoth getting snow, The Snow League takes over Sundance, Hail Mary movie debate, NASA's new moon mission, PSL finals, Real Mason Silva Board, tons of questions answered, and welcome to our two new new sponsors, Made By Dentists and Turtlebox!   Presented By:  Made By Dentists @madebydentists Turtlebox @turtleboxaudio Sun Bum @sunbum VEIA @veiasupplies New Greens @newgreens Spy Optic @spyoptic Hansen Surfboards @hansensurf Bachan's Japanese BBQ Sauce @trybachans Pannikin Coffee And Tea @pannikincoffeeandtea Bubs Naturals @bubsnaturals Mint Tours @minttours Die Cut Stickers @diecutstickersdotcom Vesyl Shipping @vesylapp

Billion-dollar deals, breakout brands, and "crazy ideas" that actually worked. The hosts dive into a wave of recent CPG acquisitions and what they signal for founders. Plus, a look at brands going global, a buzzworthy Negroni-inspired sparkling water, and a conversation with industry veteran Jeff Church and "Peaky Blinders" actor Matthew Postlethwaite on their upstart protein soda brand, Proda. Show notes: 0:20: Registration Reminder. Linked Deals. Pond Crossing. Lapping It Up. Mex-BBQ. – The hosts kick off with reminders about upcoming Taste Radio and BevNET events before diving into recent acquisitions involving Huel, Monaco RTD cocktails, and Dirty Shirley. They note that these deals underscore the importance of long-term persistence, strong execution, and adapting to shifting consumer trends, emphasizing that most brands take years to reach such milestones. The conversation also touches on the challenges of expanding between the U.S. and U.K., highlighting how cultural differences and varying levels of consumer familiarity can influence success. Later, Ray shares sips of Lapo's latest opus, Melissa spotlights an innovative tea, and John features a flavorful nut butter and Mexican BBQ sauces, the latter sparking a broader discussion about the rise of similar products. 30:29: Interview: Jeff Church & Matthew Postlethwaite, Co-Founders, Proda – On location at Expo West 2026, Jeff and Matthew talk about how Proda was designed to deliver nutrition in a lighter, refreshing format. They discuss the inspiration behind the brand, their focus on taste and positioning, and how they're approaching a competitive beverage landscape with an exclusive Sprouts launch. Brands in this episode: Proda, Huel, Monaco Cocktails, Dirty Shirley, Soylent, Sunnie, RXBAR, Vitaminwater, Goodles, Pop Chips, Liquid Death, Living Things, XOXO, Peeps, Crush, Slice, Suja, Lapo's, Sanzo, Mabi Tea, Bachan's, Ground Up, Paco Jones, Arriba, Tia Lupita, Tierra Negra, Oh My Dessert Butters, Olipop, Poppi, Rowdy Energy

Today on the show, we have a great episode digging into the world of grocery. First up: Elly Truesdell, cofounder and managing partner of New Fare Partners, one of the only women-led VC firms investing exclusively in the food and beverage space. She came up at Whole Foods, helped put RXBAR and Bachan's on the map, and now she's behind some of the most interesting consumer packaged goods bets happening right now.  Then: Jake Karls, cofounder and chief rainmaker at Mid-Day Squares, the functional bars company that is making serious noise. We talk about growing the company through hard work and marketing savvy, and how Karls and his cofounders landed on the idea in the first place. Subscribe to This Is TASTE: ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠, ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of the Monday M.A.S.S. podcast, Chris and Todd cover a wild stretch of action sports surf news that feels equal parts chaos, history, and "did that really just happen?" KASSO went crazy! The North Shore of Oahu just took a serious beating, with massive flooding shutting down Kam Highway, leaving cars stranded, landslides everywhere, and mud covering everything in sight. Meanwhile, in one of the strangest surf stories of the year, debris from an intercepted Iranian missile crashed into the Tel Aviv wave pool. A week later, more missiles hit the water near surfers at Isreal's most popular break! 2026 marks 50 years of pro surfing. The boys also shout out standout edits like Cola Bros at Lowers and Jacob Burke's Fish Out of Water, plus some good news: Oceanside surf coach Lucas Taub saving a father and daughter from a rip. Puerto Escondido also earns its place as a World Surfing Reserve, protecting iconic waves like Zicatela for future generations. Elsewhere, things get intense with a shark attack in Northern California that ended in survival thanks to some serious fight-back instincts, while snow and skate news bring everything from back-to-back wins in Laax to chaos at KASSO. As always, the episode wraps with Nerd News—movies, randomness, and a little bit of everything. Surf, snow, skate, and the unexpected—another packed week on Monday M.A.S.S. Presented By: Sun Bum @sunbum  Mammoth Mountain @mammothmountain VEIA @veiasupplies New Greens @newgreens Spy Optic @spyoptic Hansen Surfboards @hansensurf Bachan's Japanese BBQ Sauce @trybachans Pannikin Coffee And Tea @pannikincoffeeandtea Bubs Naturals @bubsnaturals Mint Tours @minttours Odie's Pizza @odiespizza Die Cut Stickers @diecutstickersdotcom Vesyl Shipping @vesylapp

This week the gang packs in the protein with Doritos welcomes back Uncle O'Grimacey and in the snews! Support this podcast at https://www.patreon.com/LetsTalkAboutSnacks     -- Snack News: Sonic Debuts a Super Sour Shamrock Slush for St. Patrick's Day: https://www.foodandwine.com/sonic-sour-shamrock-slush-11916215 Vita Coco Offers a Refreshingly Sweet Escape with New Vita Coco Treats® Flavor, Frosted Lemonade: https://investors.thevitacococompany.com/news-releases/news-release-details/vita-coco-offers-refreshingly-sweet-escape-new-vita-coco-treatsr Top Ramen® and Bachan's® Team Up to Bring Iconic Japanese Barbecue Flavor to Instant Ramen: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/top-ramen-and-bachans-team-up-to-bring-iconic-japanese-barbecue-flavor-to-instant-ramen-302704672.html  McDonald's Just Turned Grimace Into an Adorable Plushie, and We Need Him: https://parade.com/food/golden-arches-unlimited-uncle-ogrimacey-plush  Locate Lauren on Twitter (@rawrglicious) and Bluesky(@rawrglicious.bsky.social‬)! Find Conrad on Twitter (@ConradZimmerman) and peruse his other projects on this Linktree thing. Linda can be located on Instagram (@shoresofpluto)! Logo by Cosmignon! See more of her cool art at https://www.cosmignon.info/  Music by Michael "Skitch" Schiciano. Hear more of his work at https://skitch.bandcamp.com/ 

On this week's episode of the World's Greatest Action Sports Podcast, Chris gets a quick update from Todd who was about to go live from Red Bull HQ for the 2026 Natural Selection event. Chris then goes solo for a rapid fire news broadcast style podcast complete with Challenger Series and Champ[ionship Tour rookie updates, Reno's not dead, North Shelly Boardies win, Nine Inch Nails rips, Camp Shred was super cool, snow scooping robots, new Red Bull surf flick is going to rule, some questions answered, and so much more.  Presented By:   Sun Bum @sunbum Odie's Pizza @odiespizza Mammoth Mountain @mammothmountain VEIA @veiasupplies New Greens @newgreens Spy Optic @spyoptic Hansen Surfboards @hansensurf Bachan's Japanese BBQ Sauce @trybachans Pannikin Coffee And Tea @pannikincoffeeandtea Bubs Naturals @bubsnaturals Mint Tours @minttours Die Cut Stickers @diecutstickersdotcom Vesyl Shipping @vesylapp

On this week's episode of the World's Greatest Action Sports Podcast, Chris and Todd talk about struggles with AI, Chris' back on the Encinitas Surf Team, Odie's Pizza taste test, Mammoth Mountain open 'til Memorial Day at least, snowboarder's eyeball pops out, Saudi Wavepool rips, what are can you tell a kid is gonna be pro, Slater's near death sleepwalk, STAB In The Dark Spoiler Alert, Kelly should name his next kid Kelly, Nantucket's cocaine water problem, ankle breaking boots, let's sue everyone, Shaun White talk luxury snowboarding, Kaishu goes the biggest, Tony Hawk in Todd's chai and on the Nine Club, Red Bull Heavy Metal, lots of questions answered, and so much more. Presented By:   Sun Bum @sunbum Odie's Pizza @odiespizza Mammoth Mountain @mammothmountain VEIA @veiasupplies New Greens @newgreens Spy Optic @spyoptic Hansen Surfboards @hansensurf Bachan's Japanese BBQ Sauce @trybachans Pannikin Coffee And Tea @pannikincoffeeandtea Bubs Naturals @bubsnaturals Mint Tours @minttours Die Cut Stickers @diecutstickersdotcom Vesyl Shipping @vesylapp   Camp Shred is coming! March 7-8 at San Elijo Campgrounds, Cardiff By The Sea, California.

Is Big Food finally catching up to emerging brands on speed to market? As legacy CPG giants roll out protein- and fiber-forward innovations faster than ever, the team debates whether startups still hold the advantage. Plus, we give a heartfelt sendoff to Jacqui Brugliera as she departs BevNET after 12 years. Show notes: 0:23: Honoring A Legend. More Meetups! Heading West. Speedy Delivery. Creamy Everything. – Ray Latif and co-hosts John Craven and Mike Schneider mark Jacqui Brugliera's final show at BevNET after 12 years, sharing heartfelt praise for her impact as a teammate, friend, and steadying presence. The conversation then shifts to a recap of Taste Radio's recently held Miami meetup as well as an upcoming event in New York City on April 16. The hosts also discuss whether big CPG brands are catching up to entrepreneurial ones as they chase "better-for-you" trends like protein and fiber and whether legacy companies can truly match the credibility and branding agility of smaller players. They also riff on the rise of "creamy condiments" and highlight a new RTD Vietnamese coffee, a decaf sparkling coffee, buttermilk pancake mix, hop-infused cocktails, and a wave of new products from Athletic Brewing. Brands in this episode: Doritos, Smartfood, SunChips, Angie's Boomchickapop, Rebel Roots, Poppi, Fruities, CronchClub, Lasso, Tia Lupita, Bachan's, AleSmith, Athletic Brewing, Guinness, Fuzzee Coffee, North Shore Roasters, Phoenicia Diner

On this week's episode of the World's Greatest Action Sports Podcast, Chris and Todd are finally back together at Monday M.A.S.S. HQ for a solid episode where they talk about Olympic judging, the good the bad and the ugly in Italy, Red Bull Heavy Metal Boston, King & Queen of Corbet's 2026, Todd goes mega-rant, Matt Meola Surf Doc rips, North Shore floods, Kolohe Andino and family survive gnarly housefire, a bunch of sponsorship news, Ryan Sheckler randomly on Zero, Mexico drug war strands surfers and skaters, lots of questions answered, and so much more. Presented By:   Sun Bum @sunbum Odie's Pizza @odiespizza Mammoth Mountain @mammothmountain VEIA @veiasupplies New Greens @newgreens Spy Optic @spyoptic Hansen Surfboards @hansensurf Bachan's Japanese BBQ Sauce @trybachans Pannikin Coffee And Tea @pannikincoffeeandtea Bubs Naturals @bubsnaturals Mint Tours @minttours Die Cut Stickers @diecutstickersdotcom Vesyl Shipping @vesylapp   Camp Shred is coming! March 7-8 at San Elijo Campgrounds, Cardiff By The Sea, California.  

Behind nearly every breakout CPG brand is an early believer willing to write the first check. In this episode, Adam Spriggs — a founding member of the early-stage investor community The Angel Group and a general partner at its funding arm, Supernatural Ventures — shares how a casual investing experiment evolved into a 275-member syndicate backing the next generation of emerging brands. Along the way, The Angel Group has invested in standout companies including Painterland Sisters, Poppi, Siete, Goodles, Bachan's, and Jesse & Ben's — a track record that underscores its eye for breakout potential. Adam breaks down how his team evaluates nearly 1,000 opportunities each year, why founder quality remains the ultimate differentiator, and what he means by backing brands that are both "interesting and obvious" — concepts that feel fresh yet inevitable in hindsight. He also discusses the firm's evolution from early-stage "signature" checks to larger growth investments, how they support founders beyond capital, and why categories ranging from THC beverages to frozen potatoes and premium tortilla chips still hold significant untapped upside. Show notes: 0:20: Adam Spriggs, Founding Member, The Angel Group – Adam discusses his background in CPG branding and business development, explaining how his path to angel investing began with informally reviewing deals alongside industry peers before ultimately formalizing the Angel Group. He talks about how the group has completed 35 investments, primarily in brands generating less than $1 million in revenue and why its members have increasingly pursued "top-shelf" opportunities in more mature, high-growth businesses. He outlines the group's funnel along with the core signals they prioritize and ranks key investment criteria, including the founder, retail velocity, COGS, and price point, and illustrates these principles with examples such as Poppi and emerging categories like THC beverages. Adam explains how the group supports portfolio companies through regular check-ins, industry introductions, and structured updates. He closes with advice for aspiring angel investors: don't invest alone, recognize the inherent risk of early-stage bets, and seek curated deal flow and a strong community where investors can add value through expertise and connections. Brands in this episode: Poppi, Garage Beer, Olipop, Goodles, Siete, Nowadays, Shift Naturals, Painterland Sisters, Ayoh!, Jesse & Ben's, El Nacho, Wild Monkey Bar, Magic Spoon, Graza, Truff, Coyotas, Stone & Skillet, Modelo

On this week's episode of the World's Greatest Action Sports Podcast, Chris and Todd talk via Starlink all about Olympic snowboarding, Todd shows us his O-face, Scotty James, Women's Halfpipe drama, Howard Stern talk's about Hot Toddy's open mic moment, we reveal yet another open mic moment "I have a theory", Chris went snowboarding, Tropicali rules, some questions answered and so much more.  Presented By: Odie's Pizza @odiespizza Mammoth Mountain @mammothmountain Sun Bum @sunbum One Wheel @onewheel VEIA @veiasupplies New Greens @newgreens Spy Optic @spyoptic Hansen Surfboards @hansensurf Bachan's Japanese BBQ Sauce @trybachans Pannikin Coffee And Tea @pannikincoffeeandtea Bubs Naturals @bubsnaturals Mint Tours @minttours Die Cut Stickers @diecutstickersdotcom Vesyl Shipping @vesylapp   Camp Shred is coming! March 7-8 at San Elijo Campgrounds, Cardiff By The Sea, California.

On this week's episode of the World's Greatest Action Sports Podcast, Chris and Todd talk via satellite as the only action sports podcast with boots on the ground at the Olympics. The boys talk about Todd's viral hot mic moment that took over the world and made him a meme once again, it was the "that was boring" heard 'round the world. There is talk of penis-gate, we get the inside scoop on the Olympic village, Gabriel Medina in the snow, the Phil Shao doc, some big air talk, and Chris breaks down a few more news items including the Thriller At Killers, San Diego Super Swell, Superbowl Bad Bunny, and so much more. This is the first show in the new era of The Monday M.A.S.S., higher quality, same dumb talk, enjoy. Presented By: Odie's Pizza @odiespizza Mammoth Mountain @mammothmountain Sun Bum @sunbum One Wheel @onewheel VEIA @veiasupplies New Greens @newgreens Spy Optic @spyoptic Hansen Surfboards @hansensurf Bachan's Japanese BBQ Sauce @trybachans Pannikin Coffee And Tea @pannikincoffeeandtea Bubs Naturals @bubsnaturals Mint Tours @minttours Die Cut Stickers @diecutstickersdotcom Vesyl Shipping @vesylapp   Camp Shred is coming! March 7-8 at San Elijo Campgrounds, Cardiff By The Sea, California.

On this week's episode of the World's Greatest Action Sports Podcast, Chris and Robot Todd talk via satellite as the only action sports podcast with boots on the ground at the Olympics. The boys talk about Todd's viral hot mic moment that took over the world and made him a meme once again, it was the "that was boring" heard 'round the world. There is talk of penis-gate, we get the inside scoop on the Olympic village, Gabriel Medina in the snow, the Phil Shao doc, some big air talk, and Chris breaks down a few more news items including the Thriller At Killers, San Diego Super Swell, Superbowl Bad Bunny, and so much more. This is the first show in the new era of The Monday M.A.S.S., higher quality, same dumb talk, enjoy. Presented By: Odie's Pizza @odiespizza Mammoth Mountain @mammothmountain Sun Bum @sunbum One Wheel @onewheel VEIA @veiasupplies New Greens @newgreens Spy Optic @spyoptic Hansen Surfboards @hansensurf Bachan's Japanese BBQ Sauce @trybachans Pannikin Coffee And Tea @pannikincoffeeandtea Bubs Naturals @bubsnaturals Mint Tours @minttours Die Cut Stickers @diecutstickersdotcom Vesyl Shipping @vesylapp   Camp Shred is coming! March 7-8 at San Elijo Campgrounds, Cardiff By The Sea, California.

A $400 million exit and a reputational reckoning in wellness put this episode of Taste Radio on edge, as the team dissects Bachan's blockbuster acquisition and the fallout facing brands tied to wellness guru Peter Attia. The conversation also spotlights Solely's growth strategy in an interview with Manish Amin, VP of marketing for the fast-growing organic fruit snack brand. Show notes: 0:23: Many Meetups. Marzetti's Move. Attia Outta Here. Will Shat? DKB, MDS, MHH. – The hosts preview Taste Radio's packed year of networking events and live podcast meetups, kicking off in Miami. The hosts turn their attention to Marzetti's $400 million acquisition of Bachan's, examining how the Japanese barbecue sauce brand emerged as a standout CPG success story. They also dive into tougher conversations around reputational risk following recent revelations involving wellness influencer Peter Attia. Ray teases a surprising celebrity partnership between William Shatner and Raisin Bran, before the hosts spotlight new products from Dave's Killer Bread, Mid-Day Squares, Tama Tea, Tart Beverages, and Mike's Hot Honey Syrup. 28:16: Interview: Manish Amin, VP of Marketing, Solely – Ray sits down with Manish at the recent Naturally San Diego event to discuss Solely's mission and product lineup. Manish shares the brand's focus and positioning, emphasizing a commitment to genuinely good-for-you, great-tasting products. He also highlights Solely's role in pushing the broader snack industry toward cleaner labels and better ingredients. Brands in this episode: Solely, Bachan's, Marzetti, Olive Garden, Chick-fil-A, Buffalo Wild Wings, Arby's, Subway, Texas Roadhouse, New York Bakery, Sister Schubert's, AG1, Magic Spoon, LMNT, David Protein, Kellogg's Raisin Bran, Smart Bran, Dave's Killer Bread, Mid-Day Squares, Tama Tea, Tart, Mike's Hot Honey, Jolly Rancher, Red Hots, Absolut Vodka, Tabasco

On this week's episode of the World's Greatest Action Sports Podcast, Chris and Robot Todd talk about the Winter Olympic setup in Italy, Lexus Pipe Challenger, Record Breakers, Grayson Fletcher launching over everyone, Colby Raha, Riley Hawk on Addidas, Mammoth Mountain snow report, Camp Shred, a bunch of questions answered, and not much more. Presented By: Odie's Pizza @odiespizza Mammoth Mountain @mammothmountain Sun Bum @sunbum One Wheel @onewheel VEIA @veiasupplies New Greens @newgreens Spy Optic @spyoptic Hansen Surfboards @hansensurf Bachan's Japanese BBQ Sauce @trybachans Pannikin Coffee And Tea @pannikincoffeeandtea Bubs Naturals @bubsnaturals Mint Tours @minttours Die Cut Stickers @diecutstickersdotcom Vesyl Shipping @vesylapp   Camp Shred is coming! March 7-8 at San Elijo Campgrounds, Cardiff By The Sea, California.

On this week's episode of the World's Greatest Action Sports Podcast, Chris and Todd talk about X-Games, giant waves hitting Italy, the WSL Championship Tour is heading to Raglan New Zealand, STAB In The Dark with Kelly Slater is incredible, the H20 snow surf pro is back, Tom Delonge making a surf flick, all the top dogs and Monday MASS favorites take medals at X-Games, Alex Honold free solos building while listening to Tool, lots of questions answered and so much more. Presented By: Odie's Pizza @odiespizza Mammoth Mountain @mammothmountain Sun Bum @sunbum One Wheel @onewheel VEIA @veiasupplies New Greens @newgreens Spy Optic @spyoptic Hansen Surfboards @hansensurf Bachan's Japanese BBQ Sauce @trybachans Pannikin Coffee And Tea @pannikincoffeeandtea Bubs Naturals @bubsnaturals Mint Tours @minttours Die Cut Stickers @diecutstickersdotcom Vesyl Shipping @vesylapp   Camp Shred is coming! March 7-8 at San Elijo Campgrounds, Cardiff By The Sea, California.

On this week's episode of the World's Greatest Action Sports Podcast, Chris and Todd talk about Chloe Kim's toenail problem, Kelly "The Ultimate Human" Slater,  WSL World Jr. Championships, Record Breakers, Forecast "Reaper" Chippa Wilson Pro Model, Chris got dropped in on my a dork, Todd did Zumiez 100K, Bethany Hamilton and Alana Blanchard battle giant centipedes, Skateboarding Hall Of Fame 2026 inductees are the best, legendary skaters who surf, Scotty James goes off, Red Bull Heavy Metal stop one cancelled, El Toro School sues everybody, lots of snow news and so much more. Presented By: Mammoth Mountain @mammothmountain Sun Bum @sunbum One Wheel @onewheel VEIA @veiasupplies Odie's Pizza @odiespizza New Greens @newgreens Spy Optic @spyoptic Hansen Surfboards @hansensurf Bachan's Japanese BBQ Sauce @trybachans Pannikin Coffee And Tea @pannikincoffeeandtea Bubs Naturals @bubsnaturals Mint Tours @minttours Die Cut Stickers @diecutstickersdotcom Vesyl Shipping @vesylapp

On this week's episode of the World's Greatest Action Sports Podcast, Chris and Todd talk from distant locations. Todd is at Copper Mountain, but comes through in digital form. Chris is at Monday M.A.S.S. HQ jet lagged as hell, but the show must go on. Talk is about Nyjah's slam, Backdoor Shootout teams, WSL Jr Champs, Stab In The Dark, Kelly Slater, Record Breakers, Ao Nishikawa does the Ollie 720, Bam is a Jackass again, some questions answered and much more. Back to our regularly schedule program next week. Presented By: Mammoth Mountain @mammothmountain Sun Bum @sunbum One Wheel @onewheel VEIA @veiasupplies Odie's Pizza @odiespizza New Greens @newgreens Spy Optic @spyoptic Hansen Surfboards @hansensurf Bachan's Japanese BBQ Sauce @trybachans Pannikin Coffee And Tea @pannikincoffeeandtea Bubs Naturals @bubsnaturals Mint Tours @minttours Die Cut Stickers @diecutstickersdotcom Vesyl Shipping @vesylapp   SUNBENDR Mini Tour: Two Shows with the legendary Mad Caddies, Wednesday at The Holding Company in Ocean Beach and Thursday in LA at The Venice West.  Then we're at the Casbah for a matinee show with Hauntu, No Lights Hingada on Sunday starting at 3 pm. Roll out! 

On this week's episode of the World's Greatest Action Sports Podcast, Chris and Todd are coming together from distant corners of the globe. Chris is snowboarding in Hokkaido, Todd is surfing in Encinitas, like Stranger Things in the upside down. It is a Frankenstien episode, but it's pretty good all things considered. Todd does a great job of talking about car driving and Chris comes through with some snippets about life in Japan. Chris did have the snow slam of his career, but survived to post this pod, so all is well. Listen, enjoy, and tune in next week when the wonder twins get back together to talk about all things action.  Presented By: Mammoth Mountain @mammothmountain Sun Bum @sunbum One Wheel @onewheel VEIA @veiasupplies New Greens @newgreens Spy Optic @spyoptic Hansen Surfboards @hansensurf Bachan's Japanese BBQ Sauce @trybachans Pannikin Coffee And Tea @pannikincoffeeandtea Bubs Naturals @bubsnaturals Mint Tours @minttours Die Cut Stickers @diecutstickersdotcom Vesyl Shipping @vesylapp

On this week's episode of the World's Greatest Action Sports Podcast, Chris and Todd talk about a lot of year-end lists and stuff that's happened in our world. From big time surf news announcements to sexiest skater of the year awards, a lot happened. Of course, we also do a pretty straight-forward classic Monday M.A.S.S. with tons of questions and comments answered at the end of the show. Thanks to all of you for listening to this relentless weekly surf, skate, snow, show, and thanks to our amazing sponsors for trusting us with your brands and friendship.  Presented By: Mammoth Mountain @mammothmountain Sun Bum @sunbum One Wheel @onewheel VEIA @veiasupplies New Greens @newgreens Spy Optic @spyoptic Hansen Surfboards @hansensurf Bachan's Japanese BBQ Sauce @trybachans Pannikin Coffee And Tea @pannikincoffeeandtea Bubs Naturals @bubsnaturals Mint Tours @minttours Die Cut Stickers @diecutstickersdotcom Vesyl Shipping @vesylapp

On this episode of The World's Greatest Action Sports Podcast, Chris and Todd talk about the Florence Pipe Pro, who's gonna pick up Yago Dora, Stranger Things finale, Todd might win a billion dollars, would money change him? Also, STAB Surfers Of The Year voting now, Mammoth about to get blasted with snow, Tony Hawk gets nuts cracked, big trouble in little Livigno, Rock Star Open goes off, Chris' skate truck drama, Die Hard is the Coté Christmas Classic watch, Fallout Season 2 rips, Mickey Watkins scores sickest most soulful Snowboard Journal cover, some questions answered, and more! Presented By: Mammoth Mountain @mammothmountain Sun Bum @sunbum One Wheel @onewheel VEIA @veiasupplies New Greens @newgreens Spy Optic @spyoptic Hansen Surfboards @hansensurf Bachan's Japanese BBQ Sauce @trybachans Pannikin Coffee And Tea @pannikincoffeeandtea Bubs Naturals @bubsnaturals Mint Tours @minttours The PLATFRM @theplatfrm Die Cut Stickers @diecutstickersdotcom Vesyl Shipping @vesylapp

On this episode of The World's Greatest Action Sports Podcast, Chris and Todd talk about the Tom Schaar is your Monday M.A.S.S. MasterSkater Of The Year, Nazaré, The ISA World Junior Surfing Championship in Peru, Florence Pipe Pro, Chris Joslin is your 2025 Thrasher Mag SOTY, tiger shark meets doodle dog, Point Break television series, Joel Tudor has beef, Chris appears on BEEFS TV, Jin Woo's shorts bother us, Crail Couch is back, Mikey Taylor is the new mayor, Shane Borland's part is sick, the Whiskey snow movie series gets the doc treatment, Todd is a helmet guy now, Bode Merrill goes off in new video, your questions answered, and more. This episode dedicated to the memory of our fallen homie, Devin Curran, we'll miss you bro.   Presented By: Mammoth Mountain @mammothmountain Sun Bum @sunbum One Wheel @onewheel VEIA @veiasupplies New Greens @newgreens Spy Optic @spyoptic Hansen Surfboards @hansensurf Bachan's Japanese BBQ Sauce @trybachans Pannikin Coffee And Tea @pannikincoffeeandtea Bubs Naturals @bubsnaturals Mint Tours @minttours The PLATFRM @theplatfrm Die Cut Stickers @diecutstickersdotcom Vesyl Shipping @vesylapp

On this episode of The World's Greatest Action Sports Podcast, Chris and Todd talk about the Tom Schaar is your Monday M.A.S.S. MasterSkater Of The Year, Nazaré, The ISA World Junior Surfing Championship in Peru, Florence Pipe Pro, Chris Joslin is your 2025 Thrasher Mag SOTY, tiger shark meets doodle dog, Point Break television series, Joel Tudor has beef, Chris appears on BEEFS TV, Jin Woo's shorts bother us, Crail Couch is back, Mikey Taylor is the new mayor, Shane Borland's part is sick, the Whiskey snow movie series gets the doc treatment, Todd is a helmet guy now, Bode Merrill goes off in new video, your questions answered, and more. This episode dedicated to the memory of our fallen homie, Devin Curran, we'll miss you bro.   Presented By: Mammoth Mountain @mammothmountain Sun Bum @sunbum One Wheel @onewheel VEIA @veiasupplies New Greens @newgreens Spy Optic @spyoptic Hansen Surfboards @hansensurf Bachan's Japanese BBQ Sauce @trybachans Pannikin Coffee And Tea @pannikincoffeeandtea Bubs Naturals @bubsnaturals Mint Tours @minttours The PLATFRM @theplatfrm Die Cut Stickers @diecutstickersdotcom Vesyl Shipping @vesylapp

This is way more than just our first annual predictions episode. Victoria Bachan is the SVP, Creators at Wasserman. Wasserman operates at the epicenter of sports, music, entertainment and culture, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Wasserman's presence spans 28 countries and more than 70 cities, including New York, London, Nashville, Chicago, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris and Sydney.Formerly the Global President of Sixteenth, Victoria oversaw a team of 43 managers and over 300 diverse Creators, while spearheading the company's global expansion efforts.  Victoria and her team collaborated with some of today's brightest Creators, including People's Choice Award winner Doug the Pug, visual artist and best-selling author Adam J. Kurtz, Crypto and Gen Z Finance expert Taylor Price, best-selling author and gamer Kelsey Dangerous and the Nami Matcha Founder and CEO, Ashley Alexander. Previously her team was instrumental in launching two groundbreaking TikTok Creator houses, “The Crib Around the Corner” for Black content creators, and “Familia Fuego” for Latinx talent. In 2023, she also helped Doug the Pug launch Nonipup, a human-grade all-natural pet care brand. Under her leadership, 61% of the Sixteenth roster proudly identified as BIPOC, reflecting her commitment to diversity and inclusion. When Victoria isn't paving the way for prominent creators, she mentors South Asian executives and talent as a member of The Salon and supports fundraising efforts for Play Inspired.

On this episode of The World's Greatest Action Sports Podcast, Chris and Todd talk about giant waves in Hawaii, locals snapping on big wave posers getting in trouble, lifeguards snapping, SOTY calls, Wave Of The Winter is back, ISA World Junior Championships Dec 5-15, skater haters, Dylan Graves breaks world record, Travel And Leisure best mountain list, Todd's snow trick rant, Plan B X Surfsterre, Leticia goes Only Fans, Scotty James on K-Way, The Shmovie rips, 311 redemption, a million new snowboarders in China, best board list, Mammoth Mountain updates, cyber Monday deals, all your questions answered, and so much more. Presented By: Mammoth Mountain @mammothmountain Sun Bum @sunbum One Wheel @onewheel VEIA @veiasupplies New Greens @newgreens Spy Optic @spyoptic Hansen Surfboards @hansensurf Bachan's Japanese BBQ Sauce @trybachans Pannikin Coffee And Tea @pannikincoffeeandtea Bubs Naturals @bubsnaturals Mint Tours @minttours The PLATFRM @theplatfrm Die Cut Stickers @diecutstickersdotcom Vesyl Shipping @vesylapp VEIA @veiasupplies

On this episode of The World's Greatest Action Sports Podcast, Chris and Todd talk about giant waves in Hawaii, locals snapping on big wave posers getting in trouble, lifeguards snapping, SOTY calls, Wave Of The Winter is back, ISA World Junior Championships Dec 5-15, skater haters, Dylan Graves breaks world record, Travel And Leisure best mountain list, Todd's snow trick rant, Plan B X Surfsterre, Leticia goes Only Fans, Scotty James on K-Way, The Shmovie rips, 311 redemption, a million new snowboarders in China, best board list, Mammoth Mountain updates, cyber Monday deals, all your questions answered, and so much more. Presented By: Mammoth Mountain @mammothmountain Sun Bum @sunbum One Wheel @onewheel VEIA @veiasupplies New Greens @newgreens Spy Optic @spyoptic Hansen Surfboards @hansensurf Bachan's Japanese BBQ Sauce @trybachans Pannikin Coffee And Tea @pannikincoffeeandtea Bubs Naturals @bubsnaturals Mint Tours @minttours The PLATFRM @theplatfrm Die Cut Stickers @diecutstickersdotcom Vesyl Shipping @vesylapp VEIA @veiasupplies

On this episode of The World's Greatest Action Sports Podcast, Chris and Todd talk about giant waves in Hawaii, locals snapping on big wave posers getting in trouble, lifeguards snapping, SOTY calls, Wave Of The Winter is back, ISA World Junior Championships Dec 5-15, skater haters, Dylan Graves breaks world record, Travel And Leisure best mountain list, Todd's snow trick rant, Plan B X Surfsterre, Leticia goes Only Fans, Scotty James on K-Way, The Shmovie rips, 311 redemption, a million new snowboarders in China, best board list, Mammoth Mountain updates, cyber Monday deals, all your questions answered, and so much more. Presented By: Mammoth Mountain @mammothmountain Sun Bum @sunbum One Wheel @onewheel VEIA @veiasupplies New Greens @newgreens Spy Optic @spyoptic Hansen Surfboards @hansensurf Bachan's Japanese BBQ Sauce @trybachans Pannikin Coffee And Tea @pannikincoffeeandtea Bubs Naturals @bubsnaturals Mint Tours @minttours The PLATFRM @theplatfrm Die Cut Stickers @diecutstickersdotcom Vesyl Shipping @vesylapp VEIA @veiasupplies

On this episode of the World's Greatest Action Sports Podcast, Chris and Todd talk about the 2025Hawaiian Triple Crown Of Surfing, the four horsemen of the apocalypse have fulfilled the prophecy, John John, Gabriel Carissa, and Steph all returning to tour in 2026. Mammoth Mountain is open and going off, The Eddie window is opening, One-Wheel Antic Bike rips, Greyson Fletcher Doc and video part both drop and both rule, Gifted Hater goes down the Brandon Biebel wormhole, One Battle After Another isn't that great, must-hear pro tip for your first snowboarding session of the season, the worst F—k Mary Kill of them all, lots of questions answered, and so much more. Presented By: Mammoth Mountain! @mammothmountain Sun Bum @sunbum One Wheel @onewheel New Greens @newgreens Spy Optic @spyoptic Hansen Surfboards @hansensurf Bachan's Japanese BBQ Sauce @trybachans Pannikin Coffee And Tea @pannikincoffeeandtea Bubs Naturals @bubsnaturals Mint Tours @minttours The PLATFRM @theplatfrm Die Cut Stickers @diecutstickersdotcom Vesyl Shipping @vesylapp VEIA @veiasupplies

On this episode of the World's Greatest Action Sports Podcast, Chris and Todd talk about ski resort gun fights, Uber Snow stuff, Felipe Toledo moves back to Brazil, Carissa Moore back on tour, Todd's love for the Grateful Dead, Chris Benchetler's new flick is brilliant, female surf icons keep beefing, Todd explains yoga, how not to die at Mavericks for beginners, guy skates uphill from Mexico to Alaska, U.S. Ski & Snowboard done trying to take over O-word surfing, Mammoth opening day, river surfing is going off, STU Pro Tour Rio goes off, New Jason Ellis Doc, Chris is really smart and reads the Smithsonian website, skaters take to the rubble in Gaza, all your questions answered, and so much more. Presented By:   Mammoth Mountain! @mammothmountain Sun Bum @sunbum One Wheel @onewheel New Greens @newgreens Spy Optic @spyoptic Hansen Surfboards @hansensurf Bachan's Japanese BBQ Sauce @trybachans Pannikin Coffee And Tea @pannikincoffeeandtea Bubs Naturals @bubsnaturals Mint Tours @minttours The PLATFRM @theplatfrm Die Cut Stickers @diecutstickersdotcom Vesyl Shipping @vesylapp VEIA @veiasupplies

On this episode of the World's Greatest Action Sports Podcast, Chris and Todd talk about The Florence Pipe Pro, Kai Ellis Flint won the Longboard World Title on a board he shaped himself. Joel Tudor told STAB, "he beat that frickin' temper-tantrum-throwing goober", Keala Kennelly goes off on Layne Beachley, more drama at the Eisbach, RIP Kevin Wilkins, Tom Schaar Thrasher cover is insane, Real Skateboards "Oval" video rips, Intense Energy doc shreds, Nike SB and Nardwuar collab looks epic, Rob Dyrdek is no longer ridiculous, Rhino gets Independent signature truck, The Uninvited goes global, 686 X Huf weed board, no questions answered this week, but it's still a great show.   Presented By:   Sun Bum @sunbum One Wheel @onewheel New Greens @newgreens Spy Optic @spyoptic Hansen Surfboards @hansensurf Bachan's Japanese BBQ Sauce @trybachans Pannikin Coffee And Tea @pannikincoffeeandtea Bubs Naturals @bubsnaturals Mint Tours @minttours The PLATFRM @theplatfrm Die Cut Stickers @diecutstickersdotcom Vesyl Shipping @vesylapp VEIA @veiasupplies

On this episode of the World's Greatest Action Sports Podcast, Chris and Todd talk about the ISA Para Surf World Championships, sharks on the gold coast, swell everywhere, Rock Star Snow video qualifiers, tons of questions answered, Munich's famous river wave is gone, we sort of won an airline boardbag war, Sierra Kerr goes upside down, Creature vid is sick, WSL Log Champs going on in El Salvador, snow videos dropping, and so much more.  Presented By:   Ride1Up @ride_1up Sun Bum @sunbum One Wheel @onewheel New Greens @newgreens Spy Optic @spyoptic Hansen Surfboards @hansensurf Bachan's Japanese BBQ Sauce @trybachans Pannikin Coffee And Tea @pannikincoffeeandtea Bubs Naturals @bubsnaturals Mint Tours @minttours Die Cut Stickers @diecutstickersdotcom Vesyl Shipping @vesylapp VEIA @veiasupplies

On this episode of the World's Greatest Action Sports Podcast, Chris and Todd talk about Revel Ruckus Full Send Festival, Arizona surf scene, Bruce Irons, Noa Deane, Chris' costumes, Blistar, "Stimulant", Christian Fletcher on the QS, couple gets married at Big Snow, important industry news, snow industry gossip, Gabriel Medina fooled us all, soft tops for babies, Halloween Hellbomb, Halloween Hellbomb riot, Electric Acid Surfboard Test with Mikey "Freestyle" February, Playboy's April Playmate of the Month is a surfer/filmer/model/wife of famous surfer, Zeb drops line of clothing with Burton, Bridge Jumps and Hill bombs with Andrew Fiene, Bam's new flick, all your questions answered, and so much more. Presented By: Ride1Up @ride_1up Sun Bum @sunbum One Wheel @onewheel New Greens @newgreens Spy Optic @spyoptic Hansen Surfboards @hansensurf Bachan's Japanese BBQ Sauce @trybachans MachuPicchu Energy @MachuPicchu.Energy Pannikin Coffee And Tea @pannikincoffeeandtea Bubs Naturals @bubsnaturals Mint Tours @minttours Die Cut Stickers @diecutstickersdotcom Vesyl Shipping @vesylapp VEIA @veiasupplies

On this episode of the World's Greatest Action Sports Podcast, Chris and Todd talk about Red Bull Rampage, Challenger Series Surfing, 32 FASE Bindings unboxing, surf/skate having a moment, The Keris Cup, Gabriel Medina is gonna be a dad, Pipeline has roared to life, “Feels Like Yesterday” is out now and it is sick, Elle Jean Coffey pees of a boat  not in India but still gets deported from India, Abner Pietro goes Terminator mode at Tampa Am, Shorty's Snowboards are back, Park City, Utah break shot-ski record, moose baby gets stuck in a skatepark, why do snowboard events have such bad music, all your questions answered, and so much more. Presented By:   Ride1Up @ride_1up Sun Bum @sunbum One Wheel @onewheel New Greens @newgreens Spy Optic @spyoptic Hansen Surfboards @hansensurf Bachan's Japanese BBQ Sauce @trybachans MachuPicchu Energy @MachuPicchu.Energy Pannikin Coffee And Tea @pannikincoffeeandtea Bubs Naturals @bubsnaturals Mint Tours @minttours Die Cut Stickers @diecutstickersdotcom Vesyl Shipping @vesylapp VEIA @veiasupplies

On this episode of the World's Greatest Action Sports Podcast, Chris and Todd talk about STAB High, SLS Paris, Vincent Milou and the Monday M.A.S.S. effect, snowboarding cover controversy, Tya Zebrowski makes history in Brazil, dumbass surfboard thieves get caught, female sharks and bigger than male sharks, Vans X Atiba X Curren Caples kicks are cool, SUNBENDR show at Lou's Records, Dolores Hill Bomb moves to Twin Peaks, Boardroom Show was awesome, tons of questions answered right at the beginning of the show, and so much more. Presented By:   Ride1Up @ride_1up Sun Bum @sunbum One Wheel @onewheel New Greens @newgreens Spy Optic @spyoptic Hansen Surfboards @hansensurf Bachan's Japanese BBQ Sauce @trybachans MachuPicchu Energy @MachuPicchu.Energy Pannikin Coffee And Tea @pannikincoffeeandtea Bubs Naturals @bubsnaturals Mint Tours @minttours Die Cut Stickers @diecutstickersdotcom Vesyl Shipping @vesylapp VEIA @veiasupplies

On this episode of the World's Greatest Action Sports Podcast, Chris and Todd talk about the Challenger Series rankings, Kauli Vaast, Tya Zebrowski, Stab High Sydney 2025, Tony Hawk, Jonah Hill in Tosh Tudor's new clip, Ferrari Boys episode with Curren Caples, Lou's Records mural is amazing, Tod Swank, The Push, Tom Carroll “The Snap” Vincent Milou Element pro model, Alexis Sablone “Let it kill you” on Vice, 686 x Sublime, snowing in Mammoth, worst collab ideas, Snowbound Expo, snowmobiles return to X-Games, questions answered at the top of the show, Todd's VEIA Travel Disaster giveaway winner announced, and so much more.   Presented By:   Ride1Up @ride_1up Sun Bum @sunbum One Wheel @onewheel New Greens @newgreens Spy Optic @spyoptic Hansen Surfboards @hansensurf Bachan's Japanese BBQ Sauce @trybachans MachuPicchu Energy @MachuPicchu.Energy Pannikin Coffee And Tea @pannikincoffeeandtea Bubs Naturals @bubsnaturals Mint Tours @minttours Die Cut Stickers @diecutstickersdotcom Vesyl Shipping @vesylapp VEIA @veiasupplies  

On this episode of the World's Greatest Action Sports Podcast, Chris and Todd answer questions first, then talk about STAB E.A.S.T. event, Chris Cote's 49th B Day pool party and video from Palm Springs Surf Club, Quicksilver Surfing Festival, new wavepool in El Segundo, Daft Punk in Fortnite, searching for the Samaritan who saved John Grace in Encinitas, Red Bull Building Drop, Sandro Dias record breaking drops, explain the new X Games logo and league, Mint Tour Uzbekistan and Tajikistan tours, Atiba X Vans drop, Tony Hawk auction goes crazy, 900 board goes for 1.5 Million, Thrasher Deathmatch, 5 things you Don't need for snowboarding, Todd doesn't like Tron, and so much more. Presented By:   Ride1Up @ride_1up Sun Bum @sunbum One Wheel @onewheel New Greens @newgreens Spy Optic @spyoptic Hansen Surfboards @hansensurf Bachan's Japanese BBQ Sauce @trybachans MachuPicchu Energy @MachuPicchu.Energy Pannikin Coffee And Tea @pannikincoffeeandtea Bubs Naturals @bubsnaturals Mint Tours @minttours Die Cut Stickers @diecutstickersdotcom Vesyl Shipping @vesylapp VEIA @veiasupplies

On this episode of the World's Greatest Action Sports Podcast, Chris and Todd talk about Stab 100 finale, Bobby Martinez, DIY backyard wavepool, Jack Johnson tours Encinitas, Solento Surf Film Fest, drug boat shootout at Pavones, boat drives through Lowers lineup, Chippa Wilson's new part and new sponsor, the Red Bull Building Drop, women ripping in the new Monster skate video, Todd's Hall Of Fame drama, yard sale stuff, eASkate reviews, Alien Earth, one question answered, and so much more.   Presented By:   Ride1Up @ride_1up Sun Bum @sunbum One Wheel @onewheel New Greens @newgreens Spy Optic @spyoptic Hansen Surfboards @hansensurf Bachan's Japanese BBQ Sauce @trybachans MachuPicchu Energy @MachuPicchu.Energy Pannikin Coffee And Tea @pannikincoffeeandtea Bubs Naturals @bubsnaturals Mint Tours @minttours Die Cut Stickers @diecutstickersdotcom Vesyl Shipping @vesylapp

On this episode of the World's Greatest Action Sports Podcast, Chris and Todd talk about  the Surf City ISA World Surfing Games, Leonardo gets married, Levitation Fest, 2025 Big Wave Challenge winners, Joel Tudor gets jammed up by Hawaiian Airlines, Kai Lenny is the switch lord, Joslin nails the tre-flip down El Toro gets the Thrasher cover, Surfer icks, and honest review of eaSKATE, Coachella sucks again, FASE bindings, STAB100 live finale, Todd's going to the Hall Of Fame (alone), Todd's TV picks, Splinter Cell, DEVO skateboards, tons of questions answered, and so much more.   Presented By: Ride1Up @ride_1up Sun Bum @sunbum One Wheel @onewheel New Greens @newgreens Spy Optic @spyoptic Hansen Surfboards @hansensurf Bachan's Japanese BBQ Sauce @trybachans MachuPicchu Energy @MachuPicchu.Energy Pannikin Coffee And Tea @pannikincoffeeandtea Bubs Naturals @bubsnaturals Mint Tours @minttours Die Cut Stickers @diecutstickersdotcom Vesyl Shipping @vesylapp Steve Boysen X Christian Fletcher Surfboards @boysensurfboards  Levitation Fest is going to slap! Tickets available here: levitation.fm/2025

On this episode of the World's Greatest Action Sports Podcast, Chris and Todd talk about the the greatest action sports weekend ever! Including, a deep match-by-match breakdown of the 2025WSL World Champions, Dime Glory Challenge madness, Burning Man change of heart, Carissa Moore's baby's first wave, Who Is J.O.B. baby in belly session, skiers want Olympic surfing, Happy B Day Mike McGill, new 32 boots for Zeb Powell, Germany's new joint invention, NBA guys starts new Skate League, the entire Star Wars universe map revealed, Alien Earth is epic, all your questions answered, and so much more. Presented By:   Ride1Up @ride_1up Sun Bum @sunbum One Wheel @onewheel New Greens @newgreens Spy Optic @spyoptic Hansen Surfboards @hansensurf Bachan's Japanese BBQ Sauce @trybachans MachuPicchu Energy @MachuPicchu.Energy Pannikin Coffee And Tea @pannikincoffeeandtea Bubs Naturals @bubsnaturals Mint Tours @minttours Die Cut Stickers @diecutstickersdotcom Vesyl Shipping @vesylapp Steve Boysen X Christian Fletcher Surfboards @boysensurfboards London's Mobile e-Bike Repair: @london.mtb

On this episode of the World's Greatest Action Sports Podcast, Chris and Todd talk about Hurricane Erin, WSL Final 5's, Samantha Panda the G-string bandit, Ella McCaffrey and Owen Moss won the Virginia Beach Pro, STAB E.A.S.T. pro blowout at Palm Springs Surf Club,  Jesse Mendes and Tatiana Weston Webb are preggers, ISA World Surfing Games up next for Chris, big wave slab hunter Todd Richards reporting, Gnu goes meaty, Lib Tech's new line rips, snow down south, must watch skate clips, Gustav Tonnensen is amazing, DEVO doc on Netflix is epic, why do we laugh at Burning Man disasters, all your questions answered, and so much more.   Presented By:   Ride1Up @ride_1up Sun Bum @sunbum One Wheel @onewheel New Greens @newgreens Spy Optic @spyoptic Hansen Surfboards @hansensurf Bachan's Japanese BBQ Sauce @trybachans MachuPicchu Energy @MachuPicchu.Energy Pannikin Coffee And Tea @pannikincoffeeandtea Bubs Naturals @bubsnaturals Mint Tours @minttours Die Cut Stickers @diecutstickersdotcom Vesyl Shipping @vesylapp Steve Boysen X Christian Fletcher Surfboards @boysensurfboards

On this episode of the World's Greatest Action Sports Podcast, Chris and Todd talk about Hurricane Erin, WSL Final 5's, Samantha Panda the G-string bandit, Ella McCaffrey and Owen Moss won the Virginia Beach Pro, STAB E.A.S.T. pro blowout at Palm Springs Surf Club, Jesse Mendes and Tatiana Weston Webb are preggers, ISA World Surfing Games up next for Chris, big wave slab hunter Todd Richards reporting, Gnu goes meaty, Lib Tech's new line rips, snow down south, must watch skate clips, Gustav Tonnensen is amazing, DEVO doc on Netflix is epic, why do we laugh at Burning Man disasters, all your questions answered, and so much more. Presented By: Ride1Up @ride_1up Sun Bum @sunbum One Wheel @onewheel New Greens @newgreens Spy Optic @spyoptic Hansen Surfboards @hansensurf Bachan's Japanese BBQ Sauce @trybachans MachuPicchu Energy @MachuPicchu.Energy Pannikin Coffee And Tea @pannikincoffeeandtea Bubs Naturals @bubsnaturals Mint Tours @minttours Die Cut Stickers @diecutstickersdotcom Vesyl Shipping @vesylapp Steve Boysen X Christian Fletcher Surfboards @boysensurfboards

On this episode of the World's Greatest Action Sports Podcast, Chris and Todd talk about the Lexus Tahiti Pro, crazy wipeouts, the WSL Final 5, John McGuire art, Marco Mignot and Erin Brooks win ROTY, Griff's incredible interviews, Spite Prices, interviews, Levi Slawson is now the most famous surfer from Encinitas, we almost Lost Aquaman, Dale Webster R.I.P., Amy Schumer breaks back, Rockstar Energy Games, Jenkem's iconic pedestrians, Welcome Skateboards X Talking Heads, time travel, Danny Kass Arbor Pro Model, Weapons the movie, Alien Earth, and more.   Presented By:   Ride1Up @ride_1up Sun Bum @sunbum One Wheel @onewheel New Greens @newgreens Spy Optic @spyoptic Hansen Surfboards @hansensurf Bachan's Japanese BBQ Sauce @trybachans MachuPicchu Energy @MachuPicchu.Energy Pannikin Coffee And Tea @pannikincoffeeandtea Bubs Naturals @bubsnaturals Mint Tours @minttours Die Cut Stickers @diecutstickersdotcom Vesyl Shipping @vesylapp Steve Boysen X Christian Fletcher Surfboards @boysensurfboards

On this episode of the World's Greatest Action Sports Podcast, Chris and Todd talk about the Lexus US Open Of Surf,  Taro Watanabe, Snapt5, Tya Zebrowski, the Challenger Series rankings, Tahiti forecast looks harrowing, Alien Vs. Predator, King Kong Vs. Godzilla, The Padang Cup, WKND “Boardwatch”, Andrew Cannon on The Nine Club, Todd rants about stats, Todd rants about snow media, Mia and Rene get pro boots from Vans, questions answered, Borat and Bruno, and so much more. Presented By:   Ride1Up @ride_1up Sun Bum @sunbum One Wheel @onewheel New Greens @newgreens Spy Optic @spyoptic Hansen Surfboards @hansensurf Bachan's Japanese BBQ Sauce @trybachans MachuPicchu Energy @MachuPicchu.Energy Pannikin Coffee And Tea @pannikincoffeeandtea Bubs Naturals @bubsnaturals Mint Tours @minttours Die Cut Stickers @diecutstickersdotcom Vesyl Shipping @vesylapp Steve Boysen X Christian Fletcher Surfboards @boysensurfboards

On this episode of the World's Greatest Action Sports Podcast, Chris and Todd attempt to do a decent podcast over the phone and it actually turned out okay. The audio quality isn't great, but the content sure is. The boys talk about the Lexus US Open Of Surfing, Tahiti, the Mayhem Vs Gaga saga, Joe Turpel's Emmy Win, How Surfers Get Paid, the Lind Jet Board, Stevie Williams X Eric Koston mega-beef, Mashers Vert Edition, Nike scoops up Erin Brooks, Ska's scary return, Tony Hawk sings at Warped Tour, our new e-Bike sponsor, Huntington Beach pros and cons, some of your questions answered, and so much more.  Presented By:  Ride1Up @ride_1up Sun Bum @sunbum One Wheel @onewheel New Greens @newgreens Spy Optic @spyoptic Hansen Surfboards @hansensurf Bachan's Japanese BBQ Sauce @trybachans MachuPicchu Energy @MachuPicchu.Energy Pannikin Coffee And Tea @pannikincoffeeandtea Bubs Naturals @bubsnaturals Mint Tours @minttours Die Cut Stickers @diecutstickersdotcom Vesyl Shipping @vesylapp Steve Boysen X Christian Fletcher Surfboards @boysensurfboards

On this episode of the World's Greatest Action Sports Podcast, Chris and Todd talk about the case of the fantasy surfing spy, Keep-A-Breast party, Connor O'Leary wins his first CT, Corona Cero J Bay recap, WSL rule changes for the final five, US Open is looming, Thomas Campbell's new movie, Hollywood's Top Five most famous surf characters, Zero Skateboards x Bam Margera guest Pro Model, Tony Hawk TSA stories, Vert Alert, Alex Midler for Guess Jeans, some questions answered, and a whole lot more. Presented By:   Sun Bum @sunbum One Wheel @onewheel New Greens @newgreens Spy Optic @spyoptic Hansen Surfboards @hansensurf Bachan's Japanese BBQ Sauce @trybachans MachuPicchu Energy @MachuPicchu.Energy Pannikin Coffee And Tea @pannikincoffeeandtea Bubs Naturals @bubsnaturals Mint Tours @minttours Die Cut Stickers @diecutstickersdotcom Vesyl Shipping @vesylapp Steve Boysen X Christian Fletcher Surfboards @boysensurfboards

On this episode of the World's Greatest Action Sports Podcast, Chris and Todd talk about Jackalope Fest in Toronto, the J Bay championship tour event, Yago Dora going Yago-Mode, Cheetah Print wetsuits, “Dunno” Rip Curl flick rips, 5 most expensive waves, clickbait got me again, big old Brazilian double podium blowout at SLS Brasilia,  "Front salad, back salad, front blunt.", getting vibed at skate shops, Anna Gasser injured while surfing, Jenkem talks Sabbath and skateboarding, Encinitas YMCA has produced some seriously sick skaters, Chris broke his oath and went back to the movies, all your questions answered, and so much more.   Presented By: Sun Bum @sunbum One Wheel @onewheel New Greens @newgreens Spy Optic @spyoptic Hansen Surfboards @hansensurf Bachan's Japanese BBQ Sauce @trybachans MachuPicchu Energy @MachuPicchu.Energy Pannikin Coffee And Tea @pannikincoffeeandtea Bubs Naturals @bubsnaturals Mint Tours @minttours Die Cut Stickers @diecutstickersdotcom Vesyl Shipping @vesylapp Steve Boysen X Christian Fletcher Surfboards @boysensurfboards

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