Podcasts about Ocean Beach

The trivia battle of the generations is back and the intensity is higher than ever! Is Laura too late to take down Natalie? Who is Bob even rooting for?! Half of Americans are maxxed out on their mental load… all the time. 100 people got together at Ocean Beach to scream. Don't waste your time, put your deodorant on in the car. A three-year old hero, and a 91-year old who still wants to work!

Hour 1: Jack Black is always doing his best work. This week, he's channeling Black Sabbath. Kelly Osbourne cuts ties with her sister. Mike Flanagan might be the man to finally adapt Stephen King's The Dark Tower. Sydney Sweeney is getting backlash for her nude sports betting app. Supposedly she and Scooter Braun are engaged?? Vinnie is reporting on a new trend, eyelash trimming. Sarah is tempted to jump on board. Should childless adults ever give parenting advice? Plus, a Dr. Pepper fast fact. Hour 2: Check out some young comedians tonight at The Punchline with Scott Capurro. Matty is selling Sarah on watching Ted Lasso with the help of Tracy Ullman. Survivor is BACK later this month. South Park is tripling down on their political satire. Bob is catching the gang up on ‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.' Cliff Booth is a character worthy of a book. American Idol is reflecting the current state of Los Angeles. A news helicopter crashed in Los Angeles. Dreamforce is going on in downtown San Francisco - good luck with the traffic! Usher and Gwen Stefani play at Oracle Park tonight. Family is family. 3 in 4 Americans think a prenup is good for a healthy relationship. Speaking of prenups, let's check in on Matty's divorce. Plus, people are making restaurant reservations for 1. Hour 3: The trivia battle of the generations is back and the intensity is higher than ever! Is Laura too late to take down Natalie? Who is Bob even rooting for?! Half of Americans are maxxed out on their mental load… all the time. 100 people got together at Ocean Beach to scream. Don't waste your time, put your deodorant on in the car. A three-year old hero, and a 91-year old who still wants to work! Hour 4: Sarah wants Bob to dissect Taylor Swift's Emmy Easter eggs, but she's too reasonable. Travis Kelce's new Ohio mansion comes with neighbors. Tom Cruise is on a press tour for his new movie ‘Digger' and we're seeing interviews from him like never before - too bad we don't know what he's saying. Bob thinks Sarah is being a baby. You live closer to Ohio than you think. Millennials are the new boomers. Plus, How Old Is That Guy?!

In Part 2, we pick up where we left off in Part 1, with Dave's time in Europe to get away from being drafted to fight in Vietnam. By that time, with a couple years at City College taking photo classes under his belt, Dave had built a portfolio. He took all his gear with him because he didn't know whether he was ever coming back. His French cousin had a friend whose mom worked at the US Embassy in Paris. Dave got about a dozen photos into a group show at the American Culture Center there, his first public showing. Through another connection, he was able to print photos for the show at the Sorbonne. The National Library of Paris ended up acquiring all of Dave's photos from that show, and they're still there today. Lodgings with his French family were barely adequate, and definitely crowded. He had a friend, also a draft dodger, living in Scotland. And so Dave decided to move to the UK. He and his cousin had bought a car together, and he ended up taking that car to Leeds in northern England. Locals there took Dave in, and so he stayed there, rather than Scotland, for another half-year. We go on a sidebar thanks to my out-of-left-field question about Dave smoking cigarettes when he lived in Europe. We also talk about partying as a young person over there. At the end of 1971, Dave returned to The Bay. It was safe by then, he says, because there were so many other draft dodgers. He shares a tidbit about how, before he left, if you had gone to the intersection of 19th Avenue and Lincoln, you would see at least half a dozen young men holding hitchhiking signs that said, "Canada." A few years down the road after Dave's return, Jimmy Carter granted amnesty to all the draft dodgers. At our live event, he next showed a photo from Mission and 18th Street that shows, among other things, Lakeside Liquors, Dave's family's business back then. His dad and a partner owned and ran the place, and Dave worked there. His dad also owned a laundromat on the block. His dad claimed that his was the first full-service, coin-op laundromat in The City. It was 1957, and we'll just go ahead and take his dad's word for it. As a young man, Dave learned to fix those washing machines and dryers, which he says "were always breaking down." And that's how he got his first taste of appliance repair, a career he spent 25 years in. When his dad retired in the Eighties, Dave opened his own joint—Little Hollywood Launderette on Market near Laguna. But by the time he opened Little Hollywood, unattended laundromats were fading in popularity, for various reasons. So Dave included attendants and wash-and-fold service at his place, as well as a dry cleaner next door. He ran Little Hollywood from 1989 until 2007. Dave shares the story of a music video that was shot mostly inside Little Hollywood. A then somewhat up-and-coming artist called Del the Funky Homosapien shot the video for his song "Made in America," directed by Michael Lucero, in a funky laundry spot on Market. Read all about that in this story from Hieroglyphics. Dave's behind-the-scenes story of that video shoot is fun. Back in his repairman days, Dave would travel from the Mission to the Western Addition regularly, as well as trips out to the Sunset and Richmond districts. He got to know his city even better. He knew all the laundromats, including the spot that would eventually be his own. In 2007, Dave decided to retire. That gave him more time with his cameras. Three years later, his parents really started aging and needed more and more care. To help out, Dave took over running his dad's businesses when he was no longer able to. He did continue taking photos during this time, though. In fact, he'd been taking photos since his return from Europe back in the early Seventies. Photographers from Dave's era didn't commonly show their work. They had boxes full of negatives instead. Eventually, though, someone turned Dave on to a photo-sharing site, and he acquired a scanner and went to work. He enjoyed it, and leveled up on the scanner. He set out to scan all of his negatives. He spent the next roughly 10 years scanning (in fact, he adds, he's still scanning to this day). Through those early photo-sharing websites, Dave started to make connections in the SF photo community. Eventually, Troy Holden reached out and asked Dave to be in a photo show at Cha Cha Cha, back when the Mission Street location was still open. A year later, he met Adrian Martinez at Michael Jang's open studio in the Richmond District. Adrian, Troy, and Dave formed the San Francisco Photography Club. He figured he could serve as a mentor to the many younger members of the group. But it turned out the other way around. Dave points to the young photographers in the club that came from punk rock and skateboarding backgrounds (communities that are near and dear to my heart, as I spent countless years of my childhood and early adulthood in both). Dave considered their art to be edgy and good. It reminded him of work by Ken Hayman, who in the Eighties published Hip Shot. Those young photographers' style wore off on Dave, and point-and-shoot street photography is what he mostly does today. At this point in the conversation, Dave points to the inspiration of Hamburger Eyes, a photo magazine founded by Ray Potes in San Francisco in 2001. There's an exhibit up at the SF Public Library's Main Branch through Sept. 24 celebrating a quarter-century of this amazing publication's work. Dave has one photo in that exhibition. Dave talks about another of the photos he shared that evening, which is also available in the gallery on this page. It's a photo he took of the moving of a Victorian house out of the Western Addition during the so-called redevelopment (read: gentrification) of that neighborhood. The next photo he showed was from Candlestick Park in 1989. Next is an example of Dave's street photography—a photo from a Nineties Pride Parade, taken near City Hall. I ask Dave whether he ever shoots color photos, because everything of his I see is black-and-white. He says that in the early days of digital cameras, he shot some color. He ended up shooting about 10 years of digital color, and he liked it. But the lure of film and black and white was too strong. Dave sold all his digital cameras. He says that, nowadays, smartphones do just as well as or better than cameras did back then. Today, he uses vintage cameras, vintages lenses, and black-and-white film, a combination that gives you a look and feel that you just cannot recreate with a digital camera. The last photo Dave shared that night at Warfield Commons is the most recent one. It's of folks and their cars at Ocean Beach, near to where Dave lives today. He says that his love of cars and car culture dates back to the Sixties. Back then, there were no stoplights on the Great Highway. It was like a drag strip (something you'll also hear about in our bonus episode on SF lowrider culture tomorrow). He shares fun stories of taking his mom's car, picking up friends, and joining the racers out near the ocean. They'd stay until cops chased them away, at which point they would head to Daly City and go to Pip's, a drive-in that existed back in the day. Please follow Dave on Instagram @daveglass_foto. Special thanks to Mel Baker and the team at SF Public Press for hosting and producing the live event where we recorded this episode. Look for Dave's exhibit at the San Francisco Historical Society next summer. It should stay up through the rest of 2027. Photography by Nate Oliveira/Shoot First SF

Patrick Yalon's story is one of the wildest comeback stories we've had on Run the Riot. In July 2024, Patrick went surfing at Ocean Beach in San Francisco. A freak accident drove his head into a sandbar, leaving him face-down in the water and completely unable to move. His friend John eventually found him, pulled him from the water, and began CPR. Patrick survived, but the road ahead looked completely different. His legs weren't moving. He underwent a major spinal fusion surgery, spent weeks in rehabilitation, and was told that walking again would take a tremendous amount of work. But Patrick had something sitting in the back of his mind: The Moab 240. It became what he calls his “North Star.” His mantra became: “If I can stand, I can start.” Incredibly, just months after the accident, Patrick showed up at the starting line of Moab 240. Still recovering, still dealing with pain, and nowhere near fully rebuilt physically, he made it 144 miles before finally deciding that continuing could cause serious damage. For most people, that would have been more than enough. For Patrick, there was still unfinished business. He returned the following year—15 months to the day after his accident—and faced brutal rain, mud, lightning, damaged feet, exhaustion, and everything else a 240-mile race can throw at you. This time, he finished. And there was an incredible full-circle moment waiting for him: John—the same friend who had pulled Patrick from the water and helped save his life—joined him for the final 40 miles to the finish. In this conversation, Patrick and I talk about much more than ultrarunning. We talk about gratitude, faith, resilience, recovery, purpose, suffering, and what happens when life forces you to discover what you're actually made of. Patrick also shares the book he has written about his experience, his continued recovery, and why he now thinks of the years since his accident as his “second life.” In this episode: How Patrick went from rugby and surfing to ultrarunning Why he jumped from shorter ultras straight toward Moab 240 The surfing accident that nearly took his life Realizing he was paralyzed while face-down in the ocean The friend who found him and performed CPR Spinal fusion surgery and learning to move again The tiny movement of his big toe that changed his mindset Why “If I can stand, I can start” became his mantra Showing up for Moab only months after his accident Making it 144 miles during that first attempt Why he knew he needed to go back Rebuilding himself physically and mentally in Thailand Returning to Moab 15 months after the accident Surviving brutal storms, rain, mud, and lightning The emotional moment when he yelled, “I'm still here” Finishing the final 40 miles with the man who saved his life Gratitude as a tool for getting through suffering His upcoming Tahoe 200 The book he has written about his story What it means to make the most of a “second life” Follow Patrick Instagram: @bodiezepha415 You can also find Patrick Yalon on Facebook and LinkedIn. Run the Riot If you're working toward your first ultramarathon—or your farthest one yet—make sure you're subscribed to Run the Riot for more conversations about ultrarunning, mindset, training, and doing hard things. Episode Sponsor — Mount to Coast I've been putting miles into the Mount to Coast R1 road shoe and T1 trail shoe and have been impressed with their comfort and durability for endurance training. Use code RIOT10 to save 10% on your order.

The city of San Diego is dealing with a budget deficit.Some efforts to cut costs have been met with public scrutiny — like the recent decision to close bathrooms in Mission Bay Park.A new investigation from The San Diego-Union Tribune takes us to Ocean Beach, where the Barnes Tennis Center sits along the shoreline.They find that the club is collecting millions in revenue, while paying $50 a month to lease more than a dozen acres of beachfront property.We talk about the story's significance and how it fits into San Diego's overall budget picture.Guests: Jeff McDonald, watchdog and accountability journalist, The San Diego Union-TribuneKeep reading:

The Coffee People Podcast returned to San Diego, CA in April 2026 for the World Of Coffee expo hosted by the Specialty Coffee Association. On the Thursday evening before the event we gathered our very first Coffee Smarter experts together for a chat and a celebration of San Diego's coffee scene.This episode was recorded at Coffee Cycle Roasting in Ocean Beach, San Diego, CA.Featured in this episode:Siri Simran-Khalsa, Color Magic Coffee - https://colormagic.coffee/Jared Hales, Hacea Coffee Source - https://haceacoffee.com/Chris O'Brien, Coffee Cycle Roasting - https://coffeecycleroasting.com/Lily Quiros, Lil' Coffee Geek - https://www.lilcoffeegeek.com/Alden Hozouri, Crossings Coffee - https://www.crossingscoffee.com/Coffee People is presented by Roastar, Inc., the premier coffee packaging company utilizing digital printing. Roastar enables small-to-gigantic coffee businesses tell a big story. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.roastar.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and get 10% off with the code: COFFEEPEOPLE10For context subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Coffee People podcast newsletter at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.coffeepeoplepodcast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BUY: The reliable coffee brewer that sits on our counter from Simply Good Coffee. (Affiliate Link).⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://partners.simplygoodcoffee.com/roas⁠⁠⁠t⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MERCH: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.coffeepeoplearesexy.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thanks for watching the Coffee People Podcast. Like all small businesses and entrepreneurs, we're still learning, modifying, and continuing to improve—at least trying to! Coffee People is one of the premier** coffee and entrepreneurship podcasts, featuring interviews with professionals in the coffee (and adjacent) industry, coffee education, and sometimes, just fun chats with strangers over a cup of coffee. Host Ryan Woldt interviews roastery founders, head roasters, coffee shop owners, scientists, artists, baristas, farmers, green coffee brokers, and more.This show is also supported by Marea Coffee, Joe at Vournas Coffee, Sivetz Roasting Machines, Relative Coffee Company, Coffee Cycle Roasting, Acento Coffee Roasters, Prismatic Coffee, and Hacea Coffee Source.Register to become an organ donor at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://registerme.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.*Clicking these links to purchase will also support Roast! West Coast through their affiliate marketing programs.**I mean...if not premier, one of the longer running ones, at least.

ELECTRIC LAB #30: Ocean Beach by Electric Lab

In this episode of The Lifeguard Podcast, we sit down with Doug Armstrong, a captain with the National Park Service Ocean Lifeguards at Ocean Beach, San Francisco — one of the only National Park Service lifeguard operations on the California coast. Doug walks through his path from teenage East Coast beach lifeguard to nearly 20 years guarding one of the most dynamic and unpredictable stretches of water in the country, right beneath the Golden Gate Bridge. He breaks down what makes Ocean Beach so uniquely demanding: shifting tidal currents, dense fog, and a small seven-person crew that has to stay mobile, fit, and tightly bonded to handle it all. The conversation also covers Doug's unexpected second career as an attorney, how he balances two very different professional identities, and his work bringing water safety expertise to wave pool facilities like the Surf Ranch. It's a rare look inside a lifeguard operation most people — even within the industry — have never heard of.00:00 – Intro: Meet Doug Armstrong02:00 – How Doug got his start lifeguarding on the East Coast05:00 – First year on the job and his first rescue09:00 – The move to California and the National Park Service11:00 – What makes NPS lifeguarding at Ocean Beach unique13:00 – Life on patrol: no towers, no facility, just trucks15:00 – Tidal currents and Ocean Beach's toughest conditions17:00 – Running a 7-person crew and team culture19:00 – Leadership: filtering and building the right team28:00 – Training standards and going through wetsuits30:00 – Working with the Coast Guard, fire dept, and biologists33:00 – Operating under the Golden Gate Bridge36:00 – Pay, cost of living, and working for a federal agency40:00 – Doug's side gig as a practicing attorney44:00 – How law and lifeguarding sharpen each other50:00 – Growing the program with full-time positions52:00 – The Stinson Beach side of the operation54:00 – Keeping his lifeguard and attorney identities separate57:00 – Getting into wave pool water safety (Surf Ranch)1:01:00 – The rise of wave parks and new water safety needs1:02:00 – Doug's advice for aspiring lifeguards1:05:00 – Closing thoughts on Ocean Beach's operationWatch On YouTube Here:https://youtu.be/mSqV-vSgQdoPresented by The Ben Carlson Foundation:https://www.bencarlsonfoundation.org/https://www.instagram.com/bencarlson_foundation/Subscribe to the Podcast Here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lifeguard-project/id1748861682https://open.spotify.com/show/7EoZTDiET6jJ6XJ1g5X54thttps://www.instagram.com/thelifeguardproject/https://thelifeguardproject.org/Host, Drasko Bogdanovic:https://www.instagram.com/drasko_projectsOcean Lifeguard, National Park Service Lifeguards, Ocean Beach San Francisco, Golden Gate Bridge, Rip Current Safety, Water Rescue, Lifeguard Culture, Coastal Lifeguarding, Surf Zone Safety, Wave Pool Water Safety

Chad & JT join Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan on Pinch My Salt for a wild surf comedy podcast about surf culture, the WSL, the US Open of Surfing, pro surfers, viral prank videos, and what it really means to be “core” in surfing. Chad and JT tell the story of sneaking into the Huntington Beach US Open with a giant Subway sandwich, getting hired by the World Surf League, trolling professional surfers, making Fast & Furious prank videos, and building comedy with Strider Wilson. The crew talks Kelly Slater, Andy Irons, Bruce Irons, Dane Reynolds, Julian Wilson, Stephanie Gilmore, Felipe Toledo, Gabriel Medina, Shane Dorian, Tom Curren, Laird Hamilton, surf movies, surf clips, surf podcasts, and the rise and fall of the surf industry.Sterling also reveals the inside story of surfing against Kelly Slater at J-Bay, Andy Irons helping him during the world title race, and the Photoshop prank that helped fuel the Andy Irons vs. Kelly Slater rivalry. Chad & JT break down comedy, authenticity, algorithms, selling out, staying core, Orange County surf culture, California surf schools, wedding pressure, peptides, carnivore diets, Vin Diesel, Adam Sandler, Keanu Reeves, Nicolas Cage, and the strange path from surfing to comedy.Chad & JT also share the story behind their WSL series Get Sent, getting roasted by surfers online, pranking the US Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach, working with Strider Wilson, recreating Fast & Furious scenes at car shows, meeting Vin Diesel at a wedding, and turning uncomfortable public interactions into comedy.The boys debate whether the traditional surf movie is dead, why Instagram and YouTube clips have taken over surfing, the most influential surf films ever made, Tom Curren's Searching for Tom Curren, the Taylor Steele era, Bruce Irons' mysterious kickflip Mandela effect, Dane Reynolds' place in modern surf culture, and whether podcasts are now more core than surf vlogs.Other topics include Billabong and Volcom, Laird Hamilton becoming the “alpha nerd” of surfing, foiling, stand-up paddleboarding, Shane Dorian, Kai McKenzie surfing with a prosthetic leg, surf schools in Los Angeles, Ocean Beach San Francisco, Santa Cruz, El Porto, Steamer Lane, the Cold Water Classic, Julian Wilson, surf-industry rivalries, comedy careers, marriage, fatherhood and Florida freedom.Who is the most core surfer in the world right now? Drop your answer in the comments.Subscribe to Pinch My Salt for more surfing stories, comedy podcasts, pro surfer interviews, surf history, behind-the-scenes WSL stories and completely unqualified cultural analysis.Like the video, subscribe and tickle that notification bell.#ChadAndJT #Surfing #PinchMySalt#ChadAndJT #PinchMySalt #SterlingSpencer #SurfComedy #SurfPodcast #Surfing #ComedyPodcast #SurferBros #SurfCulture #WorldSurfLeague #WSL #USOpenOfSurfing #HuntingtonBeach #KellySlater #AndyIrons #BruceIrons #DaneReynolds #ShaneDorian #StriderWilson #FastAndFurious #ProSurfing #SurfHistory #SurfMovies #SurfClips #SurfIndustryChad and JT, Chad Goes Deep, JT Parr, Chad Kroeger comedian, Chad and JT podcast, Chad and JT surfing, Chad and JT interview, Chad and JT full podcast, Chad and JT funny moments, Chad and JT Get Sent, Strider Wilson, Going Deep with Chad and JT, Sterling Spencer, Cousin Ryan, Pinch My Salt podcast, surfing podcast, comedy podcast, surf comedy, funny surf podcast, surfer interview, surf culture, modern surf culture, core surfing, core vs sellout, surf industry, surf industry stories, WSL, World Surf League, US Open of Surfing, Huntington Beach US Open, Chad and JT US Open prank, Subway sandwich prank, Get Sent WSL, professional surfers, Kelly Slater, Andy Irons, Kelly Slater vs Andy Irons, Sterling Spencer Kelly Slater story, J-Bay surfing, Jeffreys Bay, Bruce Irons, Bruce Irons kickflip, Transworld Surf, Dane Reynolds, Shane Dorian, Stephanie Gilmore, Felipe Toledo, Gabriel Medina, Julian Wilson, Tom Curren, Searching for Tom Curren, Laird Hamilton, surf movies, best surf movies, Taylor Steele surf films, surf clips, surfing Instagram clips, surfing YouTube, surf vlogs, surf podcasts, Orange County surfing, Southern California surfing, Ocean Beach surfing, Santa Cruz surfing, El Porto surfing, Steamer Lane, Cold Water Classic, Billabong, Volcom, Fast and Furious prank, Vin Diesel story, prank comedy, public prank videos, surfer comedy, surf stories, pro surfer podcast, surf history podcast

Send us Fan MailFor this episode of Brewstilled, Barrel Aged Mysteries continue as we'll be exploring the mystery of the U.S Navy Ghost blimp known as L-8. L-8 was a United States Navy L-class airship whose two crewmen disappeared over the Pacific Ocean on August 16, 1942. Several hours after L-8 took off from Treasure Island, San Francisco, California, it reappeared off the shore of Ocean Beach near Fort Funston. L-8 briefly made contact with the ground at Ocean Beach, causing damage to the airship, it then drifted over San Francisco and crashed on Bellevue Avenue, Daly City. No traces of its crewmen, Lieutenant Ernest DeWitt Cody and Ensign Charles Adams, have ever been found. I'll discuss this mystery here on Brewstilled with a barrel aged beer from Millpond Brewing as the beer pairing. 

The Ship Report, Wednesday, July 8, 2026Today we'll talk about how we can look for clues in the marine environment right in front of us, or use readily available information, to keep us safe and enjoying life as we use the river and ocean beaches. We'll talk about some things locals know that allow them to work with, instead of against, the immense power of the Columbia River and the ocean.

NASCAR San Diego weekend is underway, and engines are revving up on Coronado. The water contact closure for the Coronado lifeguard tower has been lifted, while a number of new advisories have been issued for multiple beaches around Mission Bay and Ocean Beach. For the first time since 1930, team USA has won two consecutive World Cup games.     What You Need To Know To Start Your Saturday. 

Six gay men were stabbed to death near San Francisco's Ocean Beach in the mid-1970s, and the detective working the case today believes their killer is still alive in the East Bay.SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/doodler-sfLook for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1078714736*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.

In this episode of The Tourism Chat Show, Michelle chats with Aimee Pitcher from Cape Sanctuary, a remarkable 2,500-hectare private conservation project on the Cape Kidnappers Peninsula in Hawke's Bay. Aimee shares the story behind Cape Sanctuary's 20-year restoration journey, from the 10.5km predator-proof fence to the return of 23 locally extinct species, more than one million native trees planted, and the extraordinary contribution of over 200 active volunteers. The conversation explores the importance of private conservation, the power of long-term vision, and why tourism - done carefully and intentionally - could help support the sanctuary's future. Aimee also shares why the Ocean Beach side of Cape Sanctuary is now becoming a key focus for future visitor experiences, with its restored dunes, wildlife, coastal landscapes and deeply layered conservation story. _______________________________________________ Powered by https://www.destinatenz.com  If you, or someone you work with has a great tourism story to share, and would like to come onto the show, please get in touch! This is an independent podcast by tourism strategist Michelle Caldwell. We are absolutely dedicated to bringing you the best tourism business stories and sharing marketing tips and strategies to your ears each week! The best way you can support The Tourism Chat Show is by subscribing, leaving a (rave!) review, (five star!) rating and spreading the word on social media with your friends, family, and colleagues- we love you for that!

The wetsuit changed surfing forever, making it possible for surfers to wade in the frigid waters of the Bay and allow the scene to thrive. In this episode of Bay Curious, we learn about the Ocean Beach surfers and the UC Berkeley physicist who had a part to play in the wetsuit's invention.  Links: The Wetsuit Changed Surfing — We've Got a Berkeley Physicist to Thank for It Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack O'Neill is often credited with inventing the first wetsuit and selling it out of one of the nation's first surf shops near San Francisco's Ocean Beach. But many people don't know that a UC Berkeley physicist had a big role in the wetsuit's early invention too. It's an invention that changed the sport of surfing forever. Now, people surf all kinds of cold locations due to the availability of flexible neoprene suits that keep them warm. Additional Resources: The Wetsuit Changed Surfing -- We've Got a Berkeley Physicist to Thank for It Read the transcript for this episode A Bay Curious Adventure: History in Bloom at the Conservatory of Flowers Event Sign up for our newsletter Got a question you want answered? Ask! Your support makes KQED podcasts possible. You can show your love by going to https://kqed.org/donate/podcasts This story was reported by Gabriela Glueck. Bay Curious is made by Katrina Schwartz, Christopher Beale and Olivia Allen-Price. Additional support from Jen Chien, Katie Sprenger, Maha Sanad, Ethan Toven-Lindsey and everyone on Team KQED. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#229 - He was face down in the ocean, paralyzed, and running out of time. Patrick Yalon went out for a routine surf at San Francisco's Ocean Beach and never came back the same person and he's honest about how close he came to not coming back at all.We talk through the full arc: the low-tide wipeout that breaks his neck, the foggy scramble that ends with his friend finding him blue in the water, and the CPR that brings him back. From there it's ICU uncertainty, brutal nerve pain, and a nine-and-a-half-hour spinal fusion from C3 to C5 with titanium hardware. Patrick doesn't skip the dark parts: identity loss, depression, and the exhausting question of whether his body will ever work the way it used to.Then the story pivots from survival to purpose. Patrick chooses a wildly specific goal for spinal cord injury recovery and resilience: Moab 240, one of the toughest ultramarathons in the world. He lines up just months after the accident, grinds out 144 miles in 2024, then travels to Thailand to keep healing through daily Muay Thai training, time in the mountains, and a search for meaning and faith. He also shares why helping others with similar accidents matters so much, and how finishing Moab 240 in 2025 through storms, mud, lightning, and sleep deprivation becomes a shared victory with the friend who saved his life.Patrick is writing a memoir called Still Here and continues raising money and awareness for people impacted by spinal cord injuries. Subscribe to The Human Adventure, share this with someone who needs a reason to keep showing up, and leave a review if Patrick's story hits home.To follow along with Patrick's journey you can give him a follow on Instagram @bodiezepha415. For those runners out there on Strava just search for Patrick Yalon.To learn more about me and see clips from past, present, and future shows give me a follow on Instagram @humanadventurepod.Want to be a guest on The Human Adventure? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/journeywithjakeXploreum connects you with authentic wilderness expeditions led by trusted local experts. Browse real adventures, book directly with experienced guides, and get $200 off your first trip using code HumanAdventure2026 at xploreum.io/humanadventure. 

Welcome to Art is Awesome, the show where we talk with an artist or art worker with a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area.  This week, Emily chats with Kara Maria, a painter and printmaker based in San Francisco Episode Highlights: Kara discusses her large-scale wood panel print on display at Chase Center in San Francisco, created at Magnolia Editions in Oakland with master printer Tallulah Terrell How a monarch butterfly painting became the starting point — and then had to be modified — for the Chase Center commission Her colorful aesthetic, rooted in 1970s cartoons, Spirograph, comic books, and Japanese woodblock prints (particularly Hokusai) The influence of her husband, Mexican artist Enrique Chaya, and their travels to Mexico on her color palette Childhood memory of a school librarian who gave her a shelf in the library for her handmade illustrated books Her journey from music school to painting — and why she knew she could never stop making art Her love of Bay Area edges: the Marina, Ocean Beach, and the view from Mount Davidson Why her studio, SF MoMA, the de Young, and the Legion of Honor all hold special meaning About Artist Kara Maria: Kara Maria is a visual artist working in painting, drawing, printmaking, and public art. Her recent work addresses climate change, biodiversity loss, and their significant impact on humanity. She meticulously paints miniature portraits of threatened, endangered, and extinct animals amid fields of flying shapes, twisting lines, and swirling colors. These works celebrate the joy and exuberance of life, emphasizing the incredible variety of existence on our planet. Maria received her BA and MFA from the University of California, Berkeley. She has exhibited work in solo and group shows across the United States at venues such as the de Saisset Museum at Santa Clara University, CA; the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art, Sonoma, CA; the Nevada Museum of Art, Reno, NV; the Contemporary Arts Museum, Houston, TX; and the Katonah Museum of Art in New York. Maria has been selected for awards and honors, including the Masterminds Grant from SF Weekly; a grant from Artadia; and an Eisner Prize in Art from UC Berkeley. Her work has received critical attention in the San Francisco Chronicle, the Los Angeles Times, and Art in America. She has been awarded artist residencies at the Montalvo Arts Center, the Recology Artist in Residence Program, Djerassi Resident Artists Program, and the de Young Museum Artist Studio. Maria's work is part of the permanent collections of the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive; the Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University; the Crocker Art Museum, Sacramento; the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco; the Frederick R. Weisman Art Foundation, Los Angeles; the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; and the San Jose Museum of Art, among others. Born in Binghamton, NY (1968), Kara Maria now lives and works in San Francisco, CA. Links & Resources: Visit Kara's Website: KaraMaria.com Follow Kara on Instagram:  @Kara Maria Art Kara Maria's work is on display at Chase Center as part of the Homegrown Series (alongside work by Masako Miki, featured in Episode 60) CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO -- Coming Up Next: Episode 70 on May 19th — Emery Douglas, graphic artist and former Minister of Culture for the Black Panther Party. His show Emery Douglas: In Our Lifetime is at the African American Art and Culture Complex in San Francisco through October. -- About Podcast Host Emily Wilson: Emily a writer in San Francisco, with work in outlets including Hyperallergic, Artforum, 48 Hills, the Daily Beast, California Magazine, Latino USA, and Women's Media Center. She often writes about the arts. For years, she taught adults getting their high school diplomas at City College of San Francisco. Follow Emily on Instagram: @PureEWil Follow Art Is Awesome on Instagram: @ArtIsAwesome_Podcast -- CREDITS: Art Is Awesome is Hosted, Created & Executive Produced by Emily Wilson.  Theme Music "Loopster" Courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License The Podcast is Co-Produced, Developed & Edited by Charlene Goto of @GoToProductions.  For more info, visit Go-ToProductions.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, we're joined by Heather Morgan! Heather is a jiu-jitsu black belt, competitor-turned-coach, and content creator based in San Diego who teaches in person at the Collective in Ocean Beach and online to students worldwide. In this episode, Heather shares how she coaches students to find their own game rather than copying hers, and why making people feel capable is the real job of a teacher. Topics include: developing individual jiu-jitsu style, psychological safety in the training room, the gap between being good at jiu-jitsu and being a good coach, gamification and constraint-led training, and coaching hobbyist students.Follow Heather on Instagram:https://instagram.com/heather_morganbjjWatch Heather on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@Heather_MorganBJJMental models discussed in this episode:Psychological Safetyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/psychological-safetyCurse of Knowledgehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/curse-of-knowledgeConstraints-Led Approachhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/constraints-led-approachGamificationhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/gamificationEcological Dynamicshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/ecological-dynamicsKeep It Playfulhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful⬆️ LEVEL UP with BJJ Mental Models Premium!The world's LARGEST library of jiu-jitsu audio lessons, our complete podcast network, online coaching, and much more! Your first week is free:https://bjjmentalmodels.comNeed more BJJ Mental Models?Get the legendary BJJMM newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletterLearn more mental models in our online database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/databaseFollow us on social:https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodelshttps://threads.com/@bjjmentalmodelshttps://bjjmentalmodels.bsky.socialhttps://youtube.com/@bjjmentalmodelsMusic by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com⚠️ NEW course from BJJ Mental Models!MINDSET FOR BETAS, our new Jiu-Jitsu audio course with Rob Biernacki, is now available on BJJ Mental Models Premium! For a limited time, get your first month FREE at:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beta

Sewage spill prompts closure at Ocean Beach's Dog Beach ,  Opening Day for the Padres and Major League Baseball,  Volunteers to help 300 goats cross the street in Chula Vista as part of SGD&E's wildfire prevention programs

Breaking Barriers & Pioneering PursuitsOn the latest episode of Rising Tide, bodysurfer David Helvarg and board surfer Natasha Benjamin sit down with photographer, filmmaker, and journalist Sachi Cunningham — a woman who has spent more than two decades pointing her lens at the pioneers rewriting what's possible in big wave surfing.Cunningham helped build the LA Times video team from the ground up, producing the award-winning Chasing the Swell series and documenting the historic first women's heats at Mavericks, the legendary big wave break that rises from the deep-water canyon just south of San Francisco. Now living within earshot of Ocean Beach, she's putting the finishing touches on her first major documentary, Big Wave Women — a film tracking the hard-won fight for pay equity among the elite athletes drawn, or perhaps driven, to ride some of the most dangerous walls of water on the planet.The conversation ranges wide: the cameras she trusts in the impact zone, the technical and physical demands of shooting from inside the surf, and a recent piece she wrote examining the geology and marine ecosystems that make Mavericks not just a spectacle, but a living seascape. It's a session that goes well below the surface. Additional Resources Seasachi.com — Photographer and ocean swimmer Sachi Cunningham has spent two decades hurling herself into the savage, churning waters of Ocean Beach and Mavericks, camera strapped to her wrist, chasing the beauty buried inside the chaos — and emerging with images she hopes will make the rest of us remember that the sea doesn't just surround us, it lives inside us.Blue Frontier / Substack — Building the solution-based citizen movement needed to protect our ocean, coasts and communities, both human and wild.Inland Ocean Coalition — Building land-to-sea stewardship - the inland voice for ocean protectionFluid Studios — Thinking radically different about the collective good, our planet, & the future.

Tony John Andrews hails from Rhode Island, which despite being the smallest U.S. state in terms of landmass, has the second greatest ratio of coastline to landmass of all 50 states. He'll take it. He is a former state champion swimmer who really wanted to surf, so he did the best he could to teach himself in the region's piddling windslop. Now in San Francisco's Outer Sunset, trying to wrangle Ocean Beach, he has developed a renewed appreciation for his swimming background. Tony holds his BA in Philosophy and Film Studies from Amherst College, and an MFA in English from the Iowa Nonfiction Writing Program. His work is particularly interested in subjects driven by obsessive passions, like surfing, that often teeter on the edge of self-destruction. He has been contributing to The Surfer's Journal since 2022, and recently wrote the definitive profile on pro surfer Dane Reynolds. His work has been nominated for Best American Essay and Best American Science and Nature Writing. He is represented by Creative Artists Agency, and is working on a hybrid book of surf memoir and reportage.If you dig this podcast, will you please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests on the show. I read them all. You can watch this podcast on my YouTube channel and join my newsletter on Substack. It's glorious. My first book, ONE LAST QUESTION BEFORE YOU GO, is available to order today. Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Become a Distance to Empty subscriber!: https://www.patreon.com/DistancetoEmptyPod Get some free DTE Swag by supporting out sponsors!Check out Mount to Coast here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mounttocoast.com/discount/Distance⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use code DISTANCE at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Janji.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and be sure to select 'podcast' > 'Distance to Empty' on the post purchase "How did you hear about Janji" page. Thank you!Patrick J. Yalon was training for Moab 240 when a routine surf at Ocean Beach in San Francisco went catastrophically wrong—his board stopped, his body didn't, and he broke his neck, drowned, and was revived on the sand before undergoing a nine-and-a-half-hour spinal fusion and learning to move again one toe at a time. Just three months later, still battling nerve pain and fear of re-injury, Patrick toed the line at Moab anyway—finishing 144+ miles before making the hard call to stop, knowing the difference between “good pain” and “bad pain.” In this episode, he walks us through the mental darkness before the accident, the identity reset that followed, and why Moab became his North Star—then returns in 2025 for redemption, fighting brutal weather, river crossings, shredded feet, and soul-level lows to finally earn the finish. It's a raw conversation about gratitude, grace, and pushing forward “aid station to aid station”—and why Patrick believes he may never find his distance to empty.

Send a textOn this episode of the Quivercast, we sit down with longtime surfer and Fallen Waterman's Foundation @fallenwatermansfoundation founder Mark Hanley @markhanley9. Mark shares the heartfelt story behind starting the organization, originally created to support the children and families of fallen watermen. What began as a way to honor and uplift the surf community in times of tragedy has grown into something much bigger, expanding into mental health support and scholarship opportunities that continue to make a lasting impact.We also dive into Mark's personal journey in the water, with more than 50 years of surfing experience shaping his outlook on life and community. He opens up about the importance of looking out for one another and recognizing that sometimes we need help even when we don't realize it. It's an inspiring and meaningful conversation about giving back, staying connected, and taking care of the people who share the ocean with us.Visit the Fallen Waterman's FoundationSupport the showBUY THE ENDLESS SUMMER BOX SET HERE!If you like the QuiverCast here are some ways to help us keep going! I always like Coffee! Buy me a Coffee! Find Us: Website: thequivercast.com Instagram: @quiver_cast Facebook: The QuiverCast Sound Editing by: The Steele Collective

The fog rolls in, the surf pounds the seawall, and a laugh echoes across the Sunset—Playland at the Beach is gone, but its spirit refuses to fade. We head back to San Francisco's Ocean Beach to unpack a park that was equal parts wonder and chaos: the glassy grandeur of Sutro Baths, the Cliff House's many lives, and a bohemian streetcar village that set the stage for a century of seaside amusements. From Charles I. D. Looff's menagerie carousel to the towering Big Dipper and the splash-happy Chutes at the Beach, this was the wild west of parks as far west as you could go.Our old friend Laurie Hollings (Frontier Village) makes a return appearance to the show.Laughing Sal cackles relentlessly, Orson Welles' shatters mirrors, and one of the first Disney Imagineers invents Woody the cowboy... in San Francisco... a half century early.Join us as we stroll along one of the most beautiful and daunting places in America, San Francisco's Ocean Beach, and we try to find traces of the park that lived there for most of the 20th Century: Playland-at-the-Beach.-------------------------------------------------------If this history hit you in the nostalgia, subscribe, share with a friend who loves old-school amusement parks, and leave a review. What artifact or ride would you bring back to a hands-on Playland museum? We'd love to hear your ideas.Thanks for listening!We'd love it if you would give us a review on your podcast platform of choice: iTunes, Spotify, etc... They're really helpful. And get in touch and let us know about YOUR Plus-Ups for the attractions we've talked about! We'd love to tell them on the air.Come visit us on Bluesky, Mastodon, Instagram, or whatever social media you like. Just look up Lowdown on the Plus-Up and you'll probably find us. Or drop us a note to comments@lowdown-plus-up.com and let us know any questions or comments about how YOU would like to plus-something-up! We are a Boardwalk Times production.Boardwalk Times, https://boardwalktimes.net/Boardwalk Times store, https://boardwalktimes.store .

I went into a contemplative period in my life and retreated to my cabin for 10 years. I couldn't find the words to express how I was feeling, so I started picking up clay. -Renee Rhodes Welcome to the life of sculptor, Renee Rhodes.  She's worked in publishing and advertising, and even has a Ph.D. from Columbia University in Clinical Psychology, but in her 40s, Renee experienced “a dark night of the soul” and retreated into a cabin on her property, deep in the Connecticut woods.   When she emerged, she was transformed and began a new chapter as a sculptor.   Recorded on a visit to Renee's 10-acre compound on a cold winter's day, this interview is a rare glimpse into the brilliant mind of an artist.   Inspired by mythology and the divine feminine, Renee's figures evoke both strength and grace.   She's devoted to public art and believes that “when you produce public art, it's available to everybody.  It's out in the street, and people can relate to it on their own level, which is an honor for a sculptor because now, you're speaking to the world.”   Her latest sculpture is named Infinity, and she has taken years to refine.  Says Renee:“I live with it, I sneak up on it in the middle of the night,  and then it tells me how it needs to change.” Before Infinity can be enlarged and bronzed,  money must be raised for her installation on Ocean Beach, New London.   www.infinitepossibilitiesCT.org celebrates unity, peace, hope, and inspiration through public art.  Says Renee:  “Whateveryou can imagine, you can make happen.”  For a 23-minute glimpse into the life of a sculptor, just hit that download button.  #scupltor #publicart #thestorybehindhersuccess #clinicalpsychology #compoundlife 

Born in Tustin, California, James Nestor spent his teens surfing and playing in a straight-edge punk band called Care Unit. After graduating high school, he moved to the Bay Area, where he studied art and literature and earned an MFA.  Nestor's professional life began as a copywriter. Soon he moved into magazine journalism. His essays and features have appeared in Outside, Scientific American, The New York Times, The Atlantic, Dwell, The Surfer's Journal, and many others. His 2014 book, DEEP: Freediving, Renegade Science, and What the Ocean Tells Us About Ourselves, follows clans of extreme athletes, adventurers, and scientists as they plumb the ocean's depths and uncover surprising new discoveries. But his big book is, of course, 2020's Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art, which explores the million-year-long history of how we humans have lost the ability to breathe properly, and why we're suffering from various maladies because of it. Along with drawing on thousands of years of medical texts and recent cutting-edge studies in pulmonology, psychology, biochemistry, and human physiology, Nestor also found answers in the muddy digs of ancient burial sites, secret Soviet facilities, New Jersey choir schools, and the smoggy streets of Sao Paulo. In sum, Breath turns the conventional wisdom of what we thought we knew about our most basic biological function on its head. Nestor has been a guest speaker at Stanford Medical School, Harvard Medical School, Yale School of Medicine, and the United Nations. He currently lives in Portugal.  In this episode of Soundings, Nestor talks with Jamie Brisick about the fundamentals of breathwork, Ocean Beach, growing up in Orange County, his early days as a reporter, the values of freediving, and writing books. Produced by Jonathan Shifflett. Music by PazKa (Aska Matsumiya & Paz Lenchantin).

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! 

In today's God Sighting, Michael Dotson, a member of Resurrection Episcopal Church in Ocean Beach, shares a brief reflection on a moment when God's presence became visible in an unexpected way. May this reflection help you see the sacred woven into the everyday rhythms of life.To learn more about Resurrection, Ocean Beach, visit: https://www.resurrectionob.org/Faith to Go is a ministry of The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego. Click here to learn more about EDSD's great work in our region and how you can support this ministry.Remember to get in contact with us!Email: faithtogo@edsd.orgInstagram: @faithtogo

Standing on the shores of Ocean Beach and staring west into the Pacific at the Farallon Islands jutting out into the horizon like the teeth of a certain fearsome sea creature, it's easy to see why our fascination with these shark-infested waters continues to persist. On this week's chaotic episode, the boys are sharing the story of how this latest collaborative Topper Edition came to life. As always, you can reach the boys for questions and comments at podcast@topperjewelers.com. Thanks for your support, and thanks for listening! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Topper's Fall Event Calendar⁠Follow the boys on Instagram: • Russ: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@russcaplan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Rob: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@robcaplan_topper⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Zach: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@zachxryj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

For more than two decades, Sachi Cunningham has been training her lens on women and the pioneers of big-wave surfing. After earning a BA in history from Brown University and a Masters of Journalism from UC Berkeley, Cunningham started the first video team at the LA Times, where she produced the award-winning series Chasing the Swell, which documents the first ever Big Wave World Tour. She was the first person, male or female, ever to have water shots published of wily Ocean Beach.  Other "firsts" include serving as the first female board member of Save the Waves Coalition and first woman to receive the Wave Saver Award from the non-profit. She documented the first women's heats at the Mavericks WickrX Invitational, the Puerto Escondido Big Wave Challenge, the Da Hui Backdoor Shootout, and The Eddie. Cunningham has been included in both Surfline's list of top filmmakers and Surfer magazine's list of top photographers. Her feature-length documentary, SheChange, about the quest for pay equity in big-wave surfing, is presently in post-production, and has been featured in the New York Times and on the Today show. A mental health advocate and cancer survivor, Cunningham lives with her husband and daughter in the Outer Sunset neighborhood of San Francisco, where she's a Professor Emerita at San Francisco State University. In this episode of Soundings, Cunningham sits down with Jamie Brisick to talk about shooting from the water at Ocean Beach and Maverick's, the importance of journalism, her quiver, motherhood, and her battle with cancer. Produced by Jonathan Shifflett. Music by PazKa (Aska Matsumiya & Paz Lenchantin).

The body of a fisherman and popular YouTuber from Ocean Beach has been found. Plus, local arson investigators are looking into a mysterious explosion. And, retailers are branding this month as "Black November" as holiday shopping habits evolve. NBC 7's Steven Luke has these stories and more, plus meteorologist Sheena Parveen's forecast for this Tuesday, November 18, 2025.

Based on the enduring legend of Robin Hood, as popularised by Sir Walter Scott in “Ivanhoe” Side One: At the Stag and Hounds pub in Nottingham, England, we share a few lagers with thuggish amateur darts player Robin Hood (Jeff Niles), and hear his alarming views on destiny, the English Working Class, the influx of foreigners, violence as a solution, the Merry Men, and all that... Side Two: As he watches the waves lap against the shore on Ocean Beach, San Diego, the ex-Sheriff of Nottingham (Dave Weaver) enthuses about his new vocation as a Life Guru and guitarist, seeks to resolve his anger issues, and strives to come to terms with his antagonistic relationship with the Hooded Man. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

14 Hells Angels Sentenced for San Diego Hate Crime on Black MenToday on Black Dragon Biker TV, we're breaking down the shocking case out of San Diego, where 14 Hells Angels members and associates have been sentenced for their role in a hate crime attack that left three young Black men brutally beaten — one stabbed so severely that his lungs were exposed.The incident happened in Ocean Beach, and prosecutors say it was one of the most violent racially motivated assaults in recent California history. Justice has finally been handed down — but the details are disturbing.We'll Discuss:• The full breakdown of the Hells Angels hate crime case• What led to the attack on three Black men in Ocean Beach• Sentencing details and how the court defined the crime as racially motivated• The broader impact on biker culture and public perceptionPlus, in Other Headlines:• DAV Chapter 7 donates $2,000 to the In Country Motorcycle Club to support veterans at the Bemidji Veterans Home• A motorcycle club dedicates a flagpole to honor World War I veterans• Mid-South firefighters' motorcycle club raises money and food for families in need• Niles Motorcycle Club hosting a chili cook-off to support local families• A North Carolina motorcycle club holds a toy drive bringing Christmas cheer to kids in Person CountyJoin Black Dragon, Lavish T. Williams, and Logic as they discuss the dark side of biker club violence — and highlight how other clubs across the nation are restoring faith in the biker community through unity and compassion. Catch the show on: Black Dragon Biker TV – /blackdragonbikertv Lavish T. Williams – /@lavishtwilliams Keep It Logical – /keepitlogicalBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-dragon-s-lair-motorcycle-chaos--3267493/support.Sponsor the channel by signing up for our channel memberships. You can also support us by signing up for our podcast channel membership for $9.99 per month, where 100% of the membership price goes directly to us at https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-.... Follow us on:Instagram: BlackDragonBikerTV TikTok: BlackDragonBikertv Twitter: jbunchiiFacebook: BlackDragonBikerBuy Black Dragon Merchandise, Mugs, Hats, T-Shirts Books: https://blackdragonsgear.comDonate to our cause:Cashapp: $BikerPrezPayPal: jbunchii Zelle: jbunchii@aol.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BlackDragonNPSubscribe to our new discord server https://discord.gg/dshaTSTSubscribe to our online news magazine www.bikerliberty.comGet 20% off Gothic biker rings by using my special discount code: blackdragon go to http://gthic.com?aff=147Join my News Letter to get the latest in MC protocol, biker club content, and my best picks for every day carry. https://johns-newsletter-43af29.beehi... Get my Audio Book Prospect's Bible an Audible: https://adbl.co/3OBsfl5Help us get to 30,000 subscribers on www.instagram.com/BlackDragonBikerTV on Instagram. Thank you!We at Black Dragon Biker TV are dedicated to bringing you the latest news, updates, and analysis from the world of bikers and motorcycle clubs. Our content is created for news reporting, commentary, and discussion purposes. Under Section 107 of the Copyright

The FAA announced it plans to cut 10% of flights at 40 major airports to manage its limited staffing due to the government shutdown. A 24-year-old man was arrested for hitting and killing a homeless woman in Ocean Beach. A proposal was unveiled to rename a portion of Park Blvd. in honor of Bill Walton and his legacy. 

A dog died after supposedly coming into contact with meth in Ocean Beach. Today The Governors Office of Emergency Preparedness is hosting an event with a shake trailer to simulate an earthquake, for the Great California ShakeOut. The La Mesa City Council voted to raise the fees on parking meters in the downtown area. 

From San Diego's moonlit cliffs, 3rd Borough crafts a potent blend of indie pop rock and hip-hop's raw edge. Founded in Ocean Beach, the six-member collective, comprising Justin Werner, Apaulo8 (Paul Kipling), Ibo Rodriguez, Mark Boyce, Arkhota (Argel Cota), and Dono Fox (Donovan), weaves anthems of longing and rebellion. Their sound fuses soaring melodies with gritty beats, drawing on a diverse range of influences. Their upcoming single, "Blood Like Yours" (September 25, 2025), serves as a prelude to their album, The Human Quest, and a Halloween 2025 documentary. A nocturnal tribe with sharp lyrics and haunting melodies, 3rd Borough beckons audiences worldwide on all major streaming platforms.

Eddie Donnellan is a surfer, father, and the founder of the MeWater Foundation, which celebrates its 10-year anniversary this year. Calling in from his home near Ocean Beach in San Francisco, Eddie shares how skating a curb growing up with a stranger led to a single 15-minute conversation that changed the trajectory of his life and led him to a lifelong connection with surfing and the ocean. Eddie reflects on his own upbringing, his mother's resilience as an immigrant and educator, and how those lessons shaped his work in children's mental health and his passion for creating opportunities for underserved youth. He explains how MeWater uses surfing and time in nature as a conduit for healing, confidence, and community, and why sharing a child's very first wave can be the most powerful moment of all. The conversation touches on the challenges and triumphs of running a nonprofit, partnerships with brands like YETI and Patagonia, and why integrity matters when it comes to working with supporters. Eddie also shares what's next for MeWater, from college scholarships to taking kids on tropical trips that expand their world, as well as personal reflections on fatherhood, setting boundaries, and the lessons he's learned from the kids who inspire him. Follow Eddie here and the MeWater Foundation here. Get involved with MeWater Foundation! Catch the next generation on the Challenger Series at the EDP Ericeira Pro, September 29 - October 5. Get the latest merch at the WSL Store! Visit our episode show sponsor YETI and get their amazing gear now! Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our YouTube channel. Get the latest WSL rankings, news, and event info. **Visit this page if you've been affected by the Los Angeles wildfires, and would like to volunteer or donate. Our hearts are with  you.** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Instagram Youtube TikTokBioRising from San Diego's ocean cliffs with a genre-bending sound, 3rd Borough is preparing to release their new single Blood Like Yours on September 25, 2025, ahead of their full-length album The Human Quest. Backed by a Halloween-themed documentary and vampire-inspired visuals, the track positions the band at the crossroads of indie pop rock, hip-hop grit, and cinematic storytelling.First conceived in 2015, Blood Like Yours began as a late-night idea between band founders Justin Werner and Apaulo8 (Paul Kipling). “This song was actually written back in 2015. Paul was living down in Imperial Beach, and I was in Claremont. We decided to create a Halloween-themed trilogy. The first song we came up with was ‘Blood Like Yours,'” says Werner. The process was fast and instinctive: “The song pretty much wrote itself in about 45 minutes,” he recalls.Originally born from electronic beats and a minimalist setup, the track has since transformed into a full-band performance. “Over time, it evolved into this indie pop rock sound,” Werner explains. Each member of 3rd Borough adds their own layers: Mark Boyce brings blues and gospel textures, bassist Ibo Rodriguez contributes a broad perspective shaped by formal training in Puerto Rico, Apaulo8 infuses hip-hop and rap elements, guitarist Dono Fox (Donovan) delivers technical precision, and drummer Arkhota (Argel Cota) provides versatile rhythms. “It's a melting pot of influences that make the sound unique,” Werner notes.For Apaulo8, the track's impact lies in its balance. “Music for us is about yin and yang. We want positive messages, but we also embrace darkness. That balance lets us create something edgy yet lighthearted. For Blood Like Yours, we drew inspiration from The Lost Boys movie—something fun but haunting, appealing to kids and adults alike.”The single also comes to life visually with a vampire-themed music video and a Halloween documentary. “It covers the whole process: how we created the music video, interviews with band members, the making of the album, and behind-the-scenes footage,” Apaulo8 explains. For Werner, revisiting vampire mythology was a chance to refresh a timeless archetype. “Vampires have been portrayed as romantic, monstrous, murderous—it's evolved. With Blood Like Yours, we leaned toward a romantic take. It's basically a love song in a Halloween costume.”Though the single may stand out as a seasonal anthem, the band stresses that their forthcoming album, The Human Quest, goes much further. “The Human Quest is about the ups and downs of being human. Blood Like Yours stood out—it felt powerful, like a hit, so we pushed it as a single. The album itself spans many genres because some songs were written 10 to 15 years ago,” Apaulo8 shares. Werner adds, “We believe in divine timing. Unlike bands that write 50 songs and pick 12, we wrote around 20 and chose the best by intuition.”For Apaulo8, the most rewarding moment comes with “the final product, after all the revisions, when everyone is happy and we hear that polished version.” Werner's favorite part is the connection with listeners: “For me, it's when someone hears the finished song for the first time and appreciates it. That's why we do this, because music can inspire others.”With The Human Quest on the horizon, 3rd Borough hopes listeners find both individuality and unity in their music. “We want it to be personal, yet unifying,” says Werner. “Everyone feels something different, but we all move to the same rhythm. That's the beauty of music.”About 3rd BoroughFrom San Diego's moonlit cliffs, 3rd Borough creates a powerful blend of indie pop rock and hip-hop's raw energy. Founded in Ocean Beach, the six-member collective—Justin Werner, Apaulo8 (Paul Kipling), Ibo Rodriguez, Mark Boyce, Arkhota (Argel Cota), and Dono Fox (Donovan)—weaves anthems of longing and rebellion. Their sound fuses soaring melodies with gritty beats, shaped by a wide spectrum of influences. Their upcoming single, Blood Like Yours(September 25, 2025), leads into their full album The Human Quest and a Halloween 2025 documentary. A nocturnal tribe with sharp lyrics and haunting melodies, 3rd Borough invites listeners worldwide to join their journey across all major streaming platforms.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/creator-to-creators-with-meosha-bean--4460322/support.

Fr. Chris recounts his recent pilgrimage that included visits to Lourdes, Rome, Florence, and Istanbul. He shares an awesome story of how they happened to find themselves in a very secret part of St. Peter's Basilica. Our conversation takes a deep and meaningful turn as we discuss the ethics of life within the context of modern-day challenges, including abortion, health conditions, and societal values. We touch on recent comments by Pope Leo regarding pro-life issues and the controversy surrounding a political figure. The episode wraps up with a delicious meal from BBQ House in Ocean Beach! Featuring: Fr. Simon Esshaki, Fr. Augustine, Fr. Christopher Somo, Abbot Ankido Sipo

Nicole and Drew uncover the fascinating tale of an 1890s treasure hunt at San Francisco's Ocean Beach—a spectacle that gripped the city and sparked unexpected chaos. Join them as they explore the frenzy, the mystery, and the colorful characters drawn to the sand in search of fortune.

The book is partly a love letter and partly a field guide to the creatures, currents, weather that you might encounter or be curious about walking along the sand or paddling a surfboard a distance from the shore.

Right now, San Diego Police are looking for the two people responsible for shooting and killing a man in Ocean Beach Wednesday night. A group of San Diego leaders unveiled a new effort to push back on mass deportations. The El Capitan Reservoir has shut down its boat ramp because the water level is too low for people to bring their own boats.   What You Need To Know To Start Your Saturday. 

Search Continues for suspect in Charlie Kirk assassination,  Suspect search for deadly shooting in Ocean Beach, 9/11 Remembrance Events across San Diego

Oaklandside's Ashley McBride gives us an update on OUSD; we take a look at the cannabis industry and increasing evidence of risks for users; and we hear from the author and illustrator of "Ocean Beach: Fog, Fauna, and Flora."

Send us a text Today on The Quivercast, we talk story  big wave surfer Grant Washburn (biggwash). Originally from the East Coast, Grant wasn't drawn to perfect waves—he was after something much bigger. His journey eventually led him to Ocean Beach in San Francisco, a place he stumbled upon by chance but instantly felt at home. Not long after, he discovered the now-famous big wave break Mavericks, and it became his lifelong obsession. With decades of experience surfing one of the heaviest waves on the planet, Grant shares what he's learned out there—about fear, preparation, and the deep connection between surfers and the sea.Support the showBUY THE ENDLESS SUMMER BOX SET HERE!If you like the QuiverCast here are some ways to help us keep going! I always like Coffee! Buy me a Coffee! Find Us: Website: thequivercast.com Instagram: @quiver_cast Facebook: The QuiverCast Sound Editing by: The Steele Collective

Part six of our series on sea level rise looks at a dune restabilization project at Ocean Beach, and a wastewater treatment plant that is being threatened by coastal erosion and rising tides.

On this episode, Tony Brueski digs into the windswept mystery of San Francisco's Beach Chalet, a seaside landmark perched at the edge of Golden Gate Park. With stunning ocean views and a reputation for great food and craft brews, it draws visitors from around the world—but some say it offers more than just hospitality. Shadowy apparitions of long-lost sailors and eerie footsteps on empty staircases have left many wondering if the souls of shipwreck victims still linger.   From the deadly maritime history of Ocean Beach to chilling first-hand accounts from staff and guests alike, Tony Brueski uncovers the chilling layers beneath this coastal retreat. Are these hauntings echoes of a tragic past, or is something far more supernatural at play? Pour yourself a drink and prepare for a deep dive into the paranormal secrets of the Beach Chalet.

On this episode, Tony Brueski digs into the windswept mystery of San Francisco's Beach Chalet, a seaside landmark perched at the edge of Golden Gate Park. With stunning ocean views and a reputation for great food and craft brews, it draws visitors from around the world—but some say it offers more than just hospitality. Shadowy apparitions of long-lost sailors and eerie footsteps on empty staircases have left many wondering if the souls of shipwreck victims still linger.   From the deadly maritime history of Ocean Beach to chilling first-hand accounts from staff and guests alike, Tony Brueski uncovers the chilling layers beneath this coastal retreat. Are these hauntings echoes of a tragic past, or is something far more supernatural at play? Pour yourself a drink and prepare for a deep dive into the paranormal secrets of the Beach Chalet.

Guns N' Roses was the real deal for a minute there - what was going on behind the scenes? Post Malone is diving deeper into country with a new album following the huge success of F-1 Trillion. Jelly Roll opens up about prepping for his tour and the wild ride of judging American Idol. Ocean Beach's new Sunset Dunes Park draws thousands of visitors, despite controversy. And let's not bring up math on a truly joyful day. Game Time: What did I miss?