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Garrett McNamara is a world record-breaking big wave surfer and one of the pioneers of sport. What's crazy about Garrett's story is that while he achieved pro surfer status early on, his career didn't take off until his mid to late 30's when he became infatuated with riding giant waves. And then it exploded to the point where now, at 55, he's launching his 3rd Season of  his “100 Foot Wave” series with HBO. On the podcast, we talk about growing up in cults, Hawaii, being there for the beginning of tow-in surfing, being big in Japan, Northshore (the movie) his HBO series, and much more. It's another interesting one with a legend. Garrett McNamara Show Notes: 4:00:  Snowboarding, Jerry Lopez, concussions helmets, health at 55, and his HBO Series 100 Foot Wave 15:00:  Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com   Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without alcohol, the calories or sugar. 18:00:  Growing up in cults, Berkely, moving to Hawaii with nothing, getting good at surfing, weed, Vans Triple Crown 33:00: Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research:  Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 35:00:  Big in Japan, seeing the first tow in ever, learning the big waves, and towing 38:00:  Inappropriate Questions

Leah Dawson grew up in Florida, and moved to Oahu to attend University of Hawaii, where she earned a BA in Creative Media in 2008. Soon after, she started work as a production assistant for the Vans Triple Crown, launching her into a career behind the camera. As a surfer, Dawson's approach is grounded in freedom of expression and dance, on all manner of crafts, with nods to the surfers who have informed her wave-riding odyssey—Rell Sunn, Margo Oberg, Jericho Poppler, and Lynne Boyer, to name but a few. She is the cofounder of Salty Sensations, in which she and her partners, Kassia Meador and Makala Smith, host surf retreats at select spots worldwide. She's also a co-founder of Changing Tides Foundation, a women-led organization that celebrates diversity and inclusivity. In this episode of Soundings, Dawson talks with Jamie Brisick about the importance of believing in something, attaining longevity as a surfer, the Blue Crush generation, the freedom of the glide, lineup dynamics, the power of uplifting others, and the most memorable moments she's captured through the viewfinder. 

Aloha, and welcome to another Hawaii Vacation Connection podcast, hosted by Bruce Fisher, aka Aloha Bruce. As we transition into the winter season in Hawaii, it's a good time to reflect on what these seasonal changes mean for your vacation plans. Though Hawaii is known for its consistent tropical climate, the islands do experience two distinct seasons: summer and winter. Let's dive into what sets them apart and how you can make the most of your Hawaiian getaway this winter. Understanding Hawaii's Two Seasons: Winter and Summer Unlike the traditional four-season climate, Hawaii experiences just two primary seasons: summer (kau) and winter (hooilo). While the temperature difference is relatively small, there are noticeable changes in weather patterns and tourism trends. Winter typically runs from October to April, bringing cooler temperatures, increased rainfall, and the return of the beloved trade winds. This year, weather forecasts predict a wetter-than-average season due to a La Niña pattern, which is expected to bring more rain, especially on the windward sides of the islands. While some may worry about the impact of rain on their vacation, Aloha Bruce advises that winter is still a great time to visit. The rain is often brief, and it contributes to the lush landscapes that Hawaii is famous for. The cooler temperatures and refreshing trade winds make it an ideal time to explore the islands. Here's an illustration depicting the La Niña weather pattern's impact on Hawaii, showing the changes in sea surface temperatures, wind patterns, and rainfall distribution. Winter Activities and Events in Hawaii Winter is a unique season in Hawaii, offering experiences that you can't find during the summer months. Here are some highlights: Big Wave Surfing on the North Shore: From November through December, the North Shore of Oahu becomes the hub for surfing enthusiasts. The famous Vans Triple Crown of Surfing series and the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational draws surfers from around the globe. Even if you're not a surfer, watching these incredible athletes tackle massive waves is a thrilling experience. Whale Watching: Humpback whales migrate to Hawaii's warm waters during the winter to give birth. The best time to see them is between November and April, with peak sightings from January to March. Maui is often considered the top spot for whale-watching, but you can catch glimpses of these magnificent creatures from any island. Honolulu Marathon and Festivals: December brings the Honolulu Marathon, one of the largest marathons in the U.S., attracting runners worldwide. The islands also come alive with parades, festivals, and cultural celebrations like the Makahiki, a traditional Hawaiian festival dedicated to Lono, the god of agriculture. Holiday Lights and Celebrations: Many hotels and cities, such as Honolulu, host special events and decorations throughout the holiday season. The Honolulu City Lights is popular, featuring parades and festive displays. Why Now is the Best Time to Plan Your Hawaii Vacation If you're thinking about booking a winter trip to Hawaii, Aloha Bruce suggests that now is the perfect time. October and November are typically slower months for tourism, which means more availability and better deals on accommodations. Currently, many hotels are offering promotions like free nights and added amenities, making it an ideal time to take advantage of the softer market. However, if you're planning a trip over the Christmas holidays, be prepared for higher prices and limited availability. It's a popular time for travelers, and accommodations can fill up quickly. Booking well in advance can help you secure the best rates and options. Insider Tips for a Hassle-Free Vacation Planning a Hawaii vacation can be overwhelming, especially with so much information online. That's where Hawaii Aloha Travel comes in. With over 22 years of experience,

Kiyomi has been on the short list for a few years now to do a podcast and last week we finally sat down and recorded one which was Kiyomi's first ever podcast. Kiyomi tells us about growing up at Camp Pendleton (San Diego) with his mom and brother, discovering BMX in 77 and first racing in 79 in El Cajon. Racing in the SD area at Rancho, Lakeside, and Kearny - meeting Johnny Johnson, progressing through the local ranks to expert, racing every day of the week including trips to the Orange Y and seeing all the factory riders that were winning Nationals at the time. We talk about sponsorship, riding for local teams like Hidden Valley Bicycles with Shawn Texas, moving onto the Torker Support team, looking up to guys like Eddy King (Factory Torker at the time.) Kiyomi talks about his first National win, still struggling to get support and the frustrations that came with it and quitting for awhile, going to school, working and coming back to riding and racing in the late 80s in the 17 and over x class and getting on Peddle Power, Tech and later Redline and Haro. We talk about Kiyomi being up for Am titles, turning Pro, riding for Parkpre, racing mountain bikes, winning the ABA Pro Cruiser title before catching the mid 90s wave of BMX on the up, getting on Trek and being one of the highest paid AAs at the time. We talk about Kiyomi's other Pro Cruiser titles, World Championships Mains and his first AA Win alongside being the rider/team support for Oakley. We talk about being let go mid-season on Trek, going back to Haro, racing the Vans Triple Crown, retiring, coming back to race Vet/Masters in 05 and winning the NBL Masters title, riding MX these days and working at Magnaflow in San Diego for over 25 years now and counting. We also talk about some of the magazine covers Kiyomi has had, riders he looked up to, his riding style, training and so much more. Photo: @usabmx 

Jack Soren is a wave-surfing, graffiti spraying, mural-painting Native-Hawaiian artist from the island of O'ahu.  He has produced several solo exhibitions as well as contributed works to numerous groups and collective shows. Having developed an extremely applicable style, his work has been commissioned for major branding and marketing campaigns by organizations like Vans Triple Crown and companies like Hawaiian Airlines. This prolific mural artist also produced massive work for clients like the International Market Place in Waikiki and Bloomingdales. In this episode we talk about growing up in La'ie, his religion and faith, his art, family, staying true to yourself, and so much more. Enjoy! Find Jack at https://www.instagram.com/jacksoren/ Buy our merch on: https://keepitaloha.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kamakadias Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KeepitAlohaPod/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepitalohapod/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keepitalohapod/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@keepitalohapod Filmed at https://id8studios.org/

Finn McGill is a professional surfer and avid outdoorsman based out of the North Shore. On this episode we talk about growing up and living in Hawaii, what life was like before surfing, and his recent experience winning the Vans Triple Crown.Hosted by Seager Co-Founders Case Anderson, Mattson Smith and Elliott Shaw.Produced by Eli PaulEdited by Dylan Lesch and Matthew LloydA Seager Company Production | www.seagerco.comSpecial thanks to Coors Banquet and Desert Door Texas Sotol.--------SHOP: www.seagerco.comFOLLOW THE BOYSInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/seager_co/Storytime Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seager_stor...

Crusty Demons Talk Show- “Vault of Chaos” Welcomes The Legendary Film Maker Dana Brown. Dana is an American surfer and filmmaker, and is the oldest son of filmmaker Bruce Brown. His films include The Endless Summer Revisited (2000) which is made up of unused footage from The Endless Summer (1964) and The Endless Summer II (1994), as well as some original interviews with the stars of those films. His first all-original film was Step Into Liquid (2003) followed by a documentary on the Baja 1000 titled Dust to Glory (2005). In 2009, he debuted a new film called Highwater during the 100th anniversary of the Santa Monica Pier; the film follows life on the North Shore and the surfers who compete in the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing. WATCH EXCLUSIVE NEW RELEASE: F@KD UP PARTY EDITION https://vimeo.com/ondemand/crustydemons https://www.vaultofchaos.com/ https://www.wfo.tv/ https://crusty.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crustydemonspodcast/support

Next up, we're catching up with Robert de Wilde (Afro Bob), starting when Robert came onto the international scene - winning 16x at the 1993 UCI World Championships in Holland, beating top Americans In-Hee Lee and Alexis Vergara in the process. Robert talks about getting on GT Europe, racing Junior, then Elite in Europe, and easing into some racing in the US; winning the European, World Cup and UCI Worlds in a dominating 1999 in Vallet, France, memorably passing Christophe Leveque in the last turn We talk about Robert's full move to the US traveling with the GT US team, racing the Vans Triple Crown winning the Mt. High round, racing UCI downhill races at Woodward and also X-Games and feeling comfortable on the new downhill format at the time. We talk about the mid 2000s, Robert moving into the Olympic era winning World Cups, injuries, racing the Beijing Games, making a run for London, retiring and what he's up to these days coaching and training riders and everything he does at the Bellflower track. Of course we touch on the 02 ABA Grands main and the 2nd turn drama with Warwick Stevenson, his thoughts on it and so much more. Check it out.

On this episode of The World's Greatest Action Sports Podcast, Chris and Todd talk about X Games, influencers, Tyre Nichols, Slater, Billabong Pro Pipeline, gatekeepers, Riss and Finn win the 2023 Vans Triple Crown of Surfing, WSL Apple Watches, Make Or Break season 2, The Last of Us, The Godfather, Hunters, Hurley X NASCAR, Thrasher Mag Am Scramble, Skaterdie 4, Big Nakie, Grammy Awards, Vans Arctic Roses, ALL your questions answered, and so much more. Presented By: Mountain High @mthighsnow K2 Snowboarding @k2.snowboarding Pedal Electric @pedal.electric Bachan's Japanese BBQ Sauce @trybachans Herschel Supply Co. @herschelsupply BN3TH @BN3THApparel Bubs Naturals @bubsnaturals Pannikin Coffee And Tea @pannikincoffeeandtea Nanocraft CBD @nanocraftcbd Pure Prescriptions @pureprescriptions Hansen Surfboards @hansensurfboards Die Cut Stickers @diecutstickersdotcom   CAMP SHRED is coming! March 4 and 5 at San Elijo Campgrounds

A HUGE week in surfing. We've talkin bout The Eddie, Vans Triple Crown winners (spoiler alert), new films on Stab Premium, and so much more. Mikey and Buck break it all down in this episode of The Drop.

Drop listeners get the inside scoop on this year's Stab in the Dark star — a world-champion goofyfoot Brazilian. That narrows the choices down to two, but you'll have to listen to this week's ep to know for sure. Other topics include: - Quik was paying Dane HOW MUCH more than Kelly?! (8:00) - Who's winning the Vans Triple Crown? (20:15) - Is Cortez Bank the only open ocean mega wave? (31:40) - Two boards. Same dimensions. Different construction. How do they vary? (38:00) - Noa Deane and Creed McTaggart pick their fav surfers of 2022 (43:00) - Surf sin (55:00)

Diese Woche berichtet Paul von seinem Surf Trip in die Bretagne, wo Paul über Weihnachten und Neujahr einen Winter Surftrip eingeschoben hat. Dabei sollte die verschiedenen Ausrichtungen der Buchten der Bretagne zum Surfen immer helfen, außer wenn der Wind aus einer bestimmten Richtung kommt… Außerdem habe ich Paul ein paar Challenges aufgegeben, die er während des Trips umsetzten musste – wie er abgeschnitten hat und ob er sich allen Challenges gestellt habt – erfahrt ihr hier. Außer dem gibts am Ende noch unsere Surf News Corner mit Neuheiten rund um den Vans Triple Crown, Dahui Backdoor Shootout, Billabong Pro Pipeline und viele andere Themen! Yeeeeew! Deeply Code: Surftalk für 10% Rabatt „SURFTALK“ oder eu.Deeply.com/discount/SURFTALKSurf Companions: https://surfcompanions.com/?ref=S4UYHSas Socials: @surftalkpodcast@deeply_europe@salzwasser.eu@frittboardssurfshop

Kat Reeder is a Honolulu-based illustrator and portrait artist. Born in Peru, raised in Miami, and now living on Oahu, her work is characterized by bright colors, beautiful women, and a love for vintage textures. Her work shows in boutiques and galleries throughout Hawaii, and she's done commercial illustrations for hotel chains like Sheraton and Fairmont, musical acts like Hirie and Raiatea Helm, and others such as LeSportsac, Louis Vuitton, the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing, and the PGA Tour. Most recently, she was commissioned to create the poster art for Paul Thomas Anderson's new film Licorice Pizza. It's A Hawaii Thing Productions. Quality content for the Hawaii Enthusiast and traveler. Celebrities, artists & community leaders vomming together to showcase the spirit of the islands. New weekly program dedicated to anything and everything unique to life in Hawaii. To Learn more about It's A Hawaii Thing visit: https://www.itsahawaiithing.com/It's A Hawaii Thing is a https://www.wikiocast.com/ production. #illustrator #portraitartist

Our guest this week is an Award-Winning Photographer. Getting his first break by winning acontest to have a photo selected for the Daily Aztec…. A SDSU Independent newspaper…. whichled to a position while attending college. Over that last 30+ years of his profession career….. hehas made a name for himself in fashion, sports, and in active lifestyle campaigns. Working withsome of the Biggest Brands, Sporting Events, and Athletes in the World. His portfolio includesDr. Pepper, Oakley, Quiksilver, K-Swiss, Polo, Izod, The Australian Open Tennis Tournament, TheSuper Bowl, The Indy 500, Vans Triple Crown of Surfing, and the following Super Stars…..Michael Phelps, Danica Patrick, Lance Armstrong, Laird Hamilton, Dale Earnhardt Jr, and ofcourse 11x World Champion Kelly Slater. He has published several books and is an oceanenvironmentalist. We welcome the super talented Michael “ANGRY VIKING“ Voorhees.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Lineup Episode 38 Re-Air featuring a conversation with Griffin Colapinto in August of 2020. ------------------- Griffin Colapinto talks about his role as California's next great Title Contender, his relationship with Kolohe Andino, buying his own house, being the first and only Californian to win the Vans Triple Crown, and having success at such a young age. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

But seriously, is there anything Carissa didn't win in 2021? On this week's episode Shan & Rach talk Stab Surfers of the Year and Vans Triple Crown of Surfing. You'll never guess who won both.They also chat with Tru & Jesse Starling, the pro-surfing sister duo behind Murmur Mag and catch up in a Post Heat with CT veteran Paige Hareb after her long-awaited New Zealand National Championship win.Go DeeperFollow: Murmur MagRead: Stab Surfers of the YearInfoMusic: Dry Grass, courtesy of Body TypeContact: info@womensurf.netInstagram: @the.double.upWeb: www.womensurf.net

In this week's episode of the The Drop, we discuss... - the Backdoor Shootout - Apple gets into surfing - the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing - Jordy Smith's recent recovery - LOB and Jeremy Flores bicker - Yago Dora is injured — what does that mean for this year's CT? - Mike and Stace's SSOTY picks Got a Kelly story or a Surf Sin? hit danny@rollingyouth.com or buck@rollingyouth.com.

This episode: Kolohe Andino's New Deal // Next SITD surfer revealed // Supertyphoon flattens Siargao Island (Donation links below)// The Vans Triple Crown of Surfing starts now, who ya got? // Is Kelly the best athlete of all time? Host: Danny Johnson – Danny@stabmag.com. Stab's Editor: Brendan Buckley – Buck@stabmag.com. Producer: Sam McIntosh Audio: Hayden Williamson

THIS EPISODE: 03:33 Chop Hops Into Barrels Are Now An Occurance https://stabmag.com/news/chop-hops-into-barrels-at-nazare-are-now-an-occurrence/ 09:13 Kelly Slater Releases New Fin Company, ‘ENDORFINS' https://stabmag.com/news/kelly-slater-releases-new-fin-company-endorfins/15:44 The Upcoming Apple TV Series That Could “Make Or Break” The WSL https://stabmag.com/features/make-or-break-wsl-preview/ 24:42 Stab's 2021 Holiday Gift Guide (For Very Fussy Surfers) https://stabmag.com/style/the-stab-staff-bumper-xmas-gift-guide/ 27:31 Koa Smith Is Going To The Moon https://stabmag.com/features/koa-smith-is-going-to-the-moon/ 32:50 SURF SIN. 42:46 Stab CUSP Featuring Mikey and Stace. Host: Danny Johnson – Danny@stabmag.com Stab's Editor: Brendan Buckley – Buck@stabmag.com Producer: Sam McIntosh

In this episode: This week's surf news with Brendan Buckley + an interview with surf photographer Ryan Miller. The Vans Triple Crown of Surfing is now open for registration and the same recurring question remains: can anyone beat John Florence and Carissa Moore? The discussion also leads to the new "progressive" surfboard inclusion whereby every competitor has to include one of their six rides on an inspired surf craft. The boys also discuss the opening of the big wave season and the reduced number of world tour events, why owning a surf camp isn't as easy as you think, the Australian artist who sold an NFT to Kelly Slater, and the winners of Stab Highway. 42:00 The long-form interview with inspired surf photographer, Ryan Miller. Ryan discusses his work ethic, his principles, and his raccoon penis necklace and rainbow speedo he takes with him on the road. Host: Danny Johnson – Danny@stabmag.com. Stab's Editor: Brendan Buckley – Buck@stabmag.com. Producer: Sam McIntosh

This week on the Ball and All Podcast we welcome Bede Durbidge - about as rock solid and as down to earth as they come.  This bloke does not get the plaudits he deserves when you look back on a career that included 13 years on the WCT, Pipe Masters and Vans Triple Crown victories to go with a 2nd placing overall to Kelly Slater in 2008.   Whilst his ride from the sleepy  island paradise of Nth Straddie to the top of World Surfing is remarkable enough, the injury he suffered at Pipeline back in 2015 and the subsequent road to recovery will leave you gobsmacked at the sheer guts and determination of the man his mates call 'The White Fijian'.  Also on the podcast this week, we look back on the takeaways from our chat with Gold Coast Titans Captain Jamal Fogarty, we go 'Around the Grounds' and get the latest happenings in the world of sport including Tom Brady's incredible 7th Super Bowl Ring and we pay our respects to Australian Rugby League legend and a man who had a huge impact on the local area - Ken McCaffery who unfortunately passed away during the week.As always we would like to  thank you our major supportersLennox Pizza and Pasta - The best pizza this side of Naples - call in and see Mez and the team when next in Lennox Head, you won't be disappointed.Gage Roads Brew Co -  who keep the boys and the crowd hydrated throughout the podcast with their Single Fin Summer Ale, Pipe Dreams Coastal Lager, SidetrackBareback Biltong - unless your travelling to downtown Johannesburg anytime soon, then this is the best biltong you will ever have the pleasure of eating.  Get down to the Lennox Head Servo or check them out online at www.barebackbiltong.com.au and take our word for it.

Mick Fanning and Ross Williams spar over the "digital" Vans Triple Crown, progression in women's surfing, youth vs accomplishment, safety vests, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back with Beyond the Ocean featuring Randy Rarick, CoFounder of the World Surf League (WSL)! Randy Served as Executive Director of the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing for 38 years, and has run more professional surfing contests than nearly anyone on the planet. Randy Rarick has been involved with the surf industry and surf parks for over 60 years. Sometimes referred to as the “Forest Gump of Surfing”, he has witnessed or had a hand in nearly every major cultural shift in the sport over the past five decades. Hawaii State Surfing Champion, World Title contestant, shaper, contest promoter, world traveler. In 1975 he co-founded the World Pro Tour (WSL), was Executive Director of the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing and produced every event on the North Shore, for thirty-eight years, before retirement in 2015. Produced the Hawaiian Islands Vintage Surf Auction for ten years and is consultant to various vintage auctions on both the West and East coasts. Considered one of the best surfboard historians and restoration specialists in the World. Has traveled extensively to over 170 countries and surfed in over 60 of them. Resides at Sunset Beach on the North Shore of Oahu and still surfs on a daily basis.

The Frothcast is back! 2 Years later and I'm frothinnn'. Dig in to this audio buddler as I emerge from hermitude and discuss being in Hawaii, this year's Vans Triple Crown of Surfing, some of my favorite tunes, books, and my top 5 favorite pizzas in LA. In addition, I have a chat with a metal dude and answer all your questions from 2 years ago. Please rate, review, and keep it frothy! Cheers -Hendo EPISODE SPONSOR - The Ampal Creative- https://www.theampalcreative.com/ 20% OFF PROMO CODE: FROTHCAST20 @Ampal_Creative Recorded at @HawaiiWorkShop VANS TRIPLE CROWN - https://www.vanstriplecrownofsurfing.com/ Makua Rothman Shark Tours: https://www.haleiwasharktours.com/about-us/ MUSIC - Favorite Albums of Albums: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5ykM9kSXDQFiuiIp0UzlrL?si=YZC_LVM5QfCdpLEFGu3kXA BOOKS - Favorite Books of Quarantine: 1. Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert 2. ‘The Five People You Meet in Heaven' by Mitch Albom 3. ‘Pipe Dreams' by Kelly Slater Honorable Mention: ‘Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance' by Robert M Pirsig HEALTH/FOOD - Top 5 Favorite Pizzas: 1. @HailMaryPizza 2. @DeSanoPizzaLA 3. @Elios.Wood.Fire.Pizza 4. @SouthEndVenice 5. @StellaBarra Mental Minutes With Metal Meehan: @StratusGoodsCo World Surf League Events: https://www.worldsurfleague.com/ Questions: @TheGreenRoomTimes, @AldenMilby, @LemooreSurfingClub/@Surfival_League, @BoomShakaLaka,, @JamesBillingPhotography Lime - Angel Eyes (Hendo Re-Froth) https://soundcloud.com/hendo_froth/angel-eyes EPISODE SPONSOR - The Ampal Creative- https://www.theampalcreative.com/ 20% OFF PROMO CODE: FROTHCAST20 COVID-19 Resources: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html Thanks for listening m/ @TheFrothCast @Hendo_Froth --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thefrothcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thefrothcast/support

Griffin Colapinto talks about his role as California's next great Title Contender, his relationship with Kolohe Andino, buying his own house, being the first and only Californian to win the Vans Triple Crown, and having success at such a young age. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode #61, Scotty Yoquelet. What a nice guy with a great laugh! I was able to catch up with Scott at the annual Old Fools Jam at @raysmtb Hopefully a part 2 someday, I feel like we just scratched the surface as we were creeping close to a 2-1/2 hour conversation. This interview holds some surprises when a "guest griller" enters the hotel room and takes over with his hard hitting questions. Scotty covers everything from racing to trails to the Vans Triple Crown. As I've said before, I hope you enjoy this one as much as I did! Please check out Scotty's sponsor www.DWA4130.com or @dirt_workers_assoc.4130 These guys created an awesome team that has a motive of giving back to BMX. As you will hear, Scotty is a perfect spokesman for the team. Once again thank you to @powersbikeshop for supporting the podcast. Please support those that support BMX in so many ways.

Its good to be back thanks for staying tuned and staying stoked. For your patients I have a super extra long episode for you. I share with you what happend to me and my kidney while in Japan during the month of October. Mahalo to the staff f at Mishima Hospital for helping stay alive. We visit with Michael Miller from Tiki's Grill & Bar about his new position on the board of the Hawaii Food Bank. You can Help out and make a donation to the food bank here http://hawaiifoodbank.org We feature music from Kalani Pe'a, Eric Hutchinson, Kahulanui, Willie K, Steff Mariani and comedy as well as a lesson in pigeon from Andy Bumatai. (Hey Andy i think i mispronounced your name several times I'm sorry but i stay dyslexic but still love you) Here are the show notes Aloha and welcome back to Hawaii Posts Hawaii’s only weekly update for weather surf and island events I’m your host Tom e Gaupp a.k.a. Tom e Stokes It’s good to be back and i thank you for staying tuned and staying stoked. In this our 11th episode we have our 777 followed by in interview with Michael Miller a new board member with the Hawaii Food Bank and we will close out the show with a few songs from our events featured artist The month of october was a wild month and I actually made a podcast for the first 2 months but fell short of posting it on my way to the airport. I was in Japan for a few weeks with my family while at Tokyo Disneyland nearly collapsed from abdominal pain, I thought it was just kidney stones but upon the insistence of my wife and father inlay i was taken to the emergency room and diagnosed with acute kidney infection, Pyelonephritis, caused by passing massive kidney stones that caused tearing in the ureter which is the tube between the kidney and the bladder. I was admitted to Mishima hospital for 7 days. It was pretty serious, my blood test revealed deadly levels of bacteria and high white blood cell count. The doctor braced me to prepare for the worse but hope for the best. I was on the verge of sepsis or septicemia which is a blood infection which could lead to septic shock which has a 50% mortality rate. Dr. Suzuki and Dr. Okubo and the whole staff at Mishima Hospital worked hard to heal me and by the grace of God i was cured in 5 days. But its a long road to recovery. It was pretty scary at first, being in a foreign land far from home. My Japanese is pretty limited but i am always trying to learn more and improve my japanese vocabulary. I speak survival japanese I can from greeting to and direction i talk about the weather, food and nod politely but i needed to communicate with the medical staff at the hospital if i wanted tell them how i felt and what i needed or just wanted to know what was going on inside my body. While in the hospital i used google translator app to converse with the doctors, nurses, pharmacist food service and staff. I am blessed to have a loving wife with caring in-laws. Both my mother and father inlaws came to my room several times to check in on me and bring me some much need snack and my favorite VitaC1000 dinks. My wife had to travel on with my boys, because the trip was for my kids and a chance for my wife to visit the grave sites of her recently deceased. Hospitals are no place for kids to hang out so off to Legoland and Kyoto they went. It’s safe to say that most of you may never spend a single day in a Hospital but let me tell you. The staff is so kind and caring the facilities are clean and well managed and the food, i ate everything they served me and enjoyed every bit of it. I tried new foods that prior to my stay in the hospital, might have otherwise passed up for the more popular japanese food such as my go-to sushi plates and udon noodles. But in the Mishima Hospital the dishes were more like japanese country cuisine bamboo shoots, nabe, wide varieties of fish, salads and side dishes. Needless to say after my first two days as i started to regain my health i ate very well. Fortunately i still have my mother and father in my life. My Dad sends my a prayer book from “Today” every two moths, i found it interesting that the first night in the hospital the lesson and prayer was titled “The Stone”. My mom is a retired nurse form the Ohio State University hospital and she is my personal medical assistant always there to help me understand what is wrong with me my wife or kids. She offered insight and loving comfort which was greatly needed at that time Laying in my hospital bed It game me plenty of time to think about my life, loved ones and the direction i would wish to proceed. I busted out some sophmorish artwork to keep up with my 4Buckeyes comic strip (learning that i can’t draw very well and i miss my computer to generate clean graphics and much better text … because my handwriting is worse than my 4 y.o. son) As Sinatra would sing in the standard “My Way”, “Regrets i have a few but then again too few to mention”. I decided that i would confess to this audience and anyone there after that i am not perfect, that i have said and done things that i wish i could take back or do again with a little more love in my heart. I resolved to be a better person every day and practice the golden rule of doing unto others as i would have them do unto me. I asked god for forgiveness, a chance to heal and the strength improve upon my life every day after. I was scared so reached out to my friend and family asking for their thoughts and prayers, something i never have done before but in the darkness of my hospital room thousands of miles from home, i cried in pain and was overwhelmed with sorrow and guilt wanting to be a better husband, father, son and friend to all. With great delight i received the thoughts and prayers from those i asked. It built up my spirit and health. Let me tell you Humility and Prayer works. Remarkably i was healed faster than 7 days the doctor predicted, I was discharged after 5 days and got to re-join my family and travel on to Osaka. Still weak and sore and irritable i realized that changing my was would take time tobe the better person i desire to be. I thank God, my family, friends and the entire staff at Mishima Hospital. Dr. Suzuki, Dr. Okubo, Then nurses Hitomi, Nagisa, Yuka, Yutom, Kaho, Yuka, Azumi, Tomoko. The food service staff Kotomi and Mieko. The pharmacist Yuichi Naito I have a few check ups with my doctor and urologist coming up in the near future but i am on the road to recovery, feeling better. I have started new exercise routines to strengthen my body mind and spirit. While there are many causes for Kidney Stones, Hydration may be the best prevention flushing your system of Oxalate excessive vitamin D or protein. In the last 10 years i have been drinking lots of water but the fact is my stones have been forming all my life and working in the hot sun as a life guard and surf cameraman over the years may have caused dehydration. I think back to my youth and realize that i didn’t drink enough water, even though i was a swimmer surrounded by water i just didn’t drink enough water. My kids take water to school and refill their bottles while at school. I remember this days in school waiting my turn at the drinking fountain and those friendly taunts and teases while i took my turn drinking “Hey save some for the fish!”. My best advise is stay hydrated. I just wanted to share that with you Now on with the show…… Here is your 7 7 7 forecast for Weather Surf and Events for all of the hawaiian islands 7 Day Weather Currently its 84 and sunny Winds have shifted from the typical NE tradewinds to south east winds with bings with it a little more humidity, vog and a good chance of epic sunsets. Light Trades will return on friday november 8th The next 7 days will be mostly sunny with occasional passing showers in the morning and evenings temperatures will range from 69-72 lows and highs from 79-84. Next thursday the 15th we have a good chance of more frequent precipitation https://www.timeanddate.com/weather/usa/honolulu Sun this week sunrise today was 6:38 and the sun set today is at 5:51 providing you with 11hr 13min of daylight losing an average 56 sec of sunlight every day next thursday the 15th sunrise will be 6:42am and sunset at 5:51 giving you 11hr 7min of daylight https://www.timeanddate.com/astronomy/usa/honolulu Our moon phase this week today its at a waxing minimum of 1.7% …. just a teeny tiny sliver that will be nearly invisible since the moon rise is at 7:37 am and moon set at 7:07pm The moon is waxing so that sliver will become a half moon by next thursday the 15th with the moon rise at 1:16pm and will be setting at 12:02am with a rumination of 55.7% In the night Sky Jupiter will set shortly after the sun around 6:45 and visible only aft the sun sets Mercury will set after the sunset @ 7:10 and visible in western sky Saturn is visible directly above after sunset and the will set around 9:10pm Mars will be the prominent planet in the evening setting around 12:50am If you have binoculars you can see Neptune which sets at 2:13a Uranus which will set at 5:32 Venus is a early bird shining bright rising at 5:12a in the east just before sunrise constellations Directly above is Pegasus North - Ursa Minor NW - Draco and Hercules W - High in the sky is Aquila SW - Capricornus above the horizon, Sagittarius along the horizon S - from the horizon looking up you will see Tucana, Pieces and Aquarius SE - Eridunus and cetus above that E - you’ll see Orions left side on the horizon and Pices higher in the East NE - from horizon and above you will see Auriga Perseus & Triangulum SURF High Tides at sunrise and sun set with the lows mid day North Shores: on the rise through the weekend saturday 4-6 with 6-10 faces sunday peaking at 5-8 thats 8-14 faces (2stories) then dropping but expect more bumps and swells throughout the week. West Shores: 2-5 (3-8 faces) Saturday and peaking at 3-6 (5-10) dropping on monday East Shores: holding at 1-2 (2-4faces) sunday may see a secondary swell around 2to 4 (3-7) South Shores holding at 1-2 Events Big Island Hawaii Kona Coffee Cultural Festival OCCURS BETWEEN: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2018 - SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2018, 10:00AM - 5:00PM 48th Annual Kona Coffee Festival, Kona Coffee Cultural Festival on Alii Dr. in Kailua Kona 100% Pure Kona Coffee Half Marathon OCCURS ON: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2018, 6:30AM - 11:30AM Come and join us for the 3rd annual 100% Pure Kona Coffee Half Marathon. Run the scenic coastline of Kailua-Kona from Coconut Grove Marketplace Hilo Hula Tuesday At The Bandstand OCCURS BETWEEN: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2018 - TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2018, 11:00AM - 12:00PM Every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 12 noon our well-known local entertainers provide a program of Hawaiian music and hula at this FREE event in Historic Downtown Hilo at the bandstand across from the Hilo Farmers Market.   Maui Above the Fold: New Expressions in Origami OCCURS BETWEEN: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2018 - SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2018, 10:00AM - 5:00PM Gallery hours: Tue – Sun 10 am - 5 pm (Also open before Castle Theater shows and during intermission) Maui Chef's Table OCCURS BETWEEN: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2018 - SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2018, 6:00PM - 9:00PM AN INTERACTIVE, MULTI-COURSE DINING EXPERIENCE Dive into a menu of dishes inspired by The Mill House Chefs' personal stories and told through Maui's seasonal ingredients Hula O Nā Keiki OCCURS BETWEEN: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2018 - SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2018, 8:00AM - 9:00PM Kā'anapali Beach Hotel is proud to host its 28th annual Hula O Nā Keiki – Maui's only children's solo hula competition. This year's event will be held November 9-10, 2018 in the Kanahele ballroom. Chinese Heritage Festival in Lahaina OCCURS ON: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2018, 10:00AM - 8:00PM Lahaina celebrates the town's enduring Chinese heritage Oahu Bruno Mars will be in town doing 3 shows tonight Nov 8, sat nov 10, sunday nov 11 Peter Gene Hernandez, known by his stage name Bruno Mars, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. Raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, by a family of musicians, Mars began making music at a young age and performed in various musical venues in his hometown throughout his childhood. He graduated from high school and then moved to Los Angeles, California Hawaii International Film Festival (38th Annual) OCCURS BETWEEN: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2018 - SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2018 Established as the premier international film of the pacific at the Regal Cannery Theaters 735 Iwilei Rd Bishop Museum Presents the "Rapa Nui: The Untold Stories of Easter Island" Exhibition OCCURS BETWEEN: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2018 - SUNDAY, MAY 5, 2019, 9:00AM - 5:00PM More than 150 cultural treasures and never-before-seen biological specimens from Bishop Museum’s collections will be on display together for the first time in the Celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the Meiji Restoration and Immigration to Japan Exhibition OCCURS BETWEEN: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2018 - SUNDAY, JANUARY 6, 2019, 10:00AM - 4:30PM In 1868, Japan underwent a political revolution. With the coronation of Emperor Mutsuhito (known commonly as the Meiji Emperor), the Imperial Family regained political control, and the feudal stratocracy Honolulu Museum of Art @900 S Beretania HIC Pro OCCURS BETWEEN: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2018 - FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2018, 8:00AM - 4:00PM The HIC Pro annually kick-starts the North Shore’s competitive surf season and is characteristically graced with monstrous surf and high drama. The event takes place at Sunset Beach, which is one of the world’s most preeminent deep-water big wave spots that spans across a stadium-sized venue Royal Hawaiian Band At Kapiolani Bandstand OCCURS BETWEEN: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2018 - SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2018, 2:00PM - 3:00PM Founded in 1836 by King Kamehameha III, it is the only band in the United States with a royal legacy. With cultural roots dating back to the time of the Hawaiian monarchy, the mission of the Royal Hawaiian Band is to promote and foster hawaiian music The Music of Pink Floyd OCCURS ON: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2018, 7:30PM - 10:00PM Any Colour You Like - https://youtu.be/bK7HJvmgFnM Windborne Music and Brody Dolyniuk are back! Last season we brought you The Music of Journey and The Music of Led Zeppelin – this season, we're bringing you Windborne's Rock Symphony The Music of Pink Floyd, featuring singer Brody Dolyniuk. World War One Centennial and Veteran's Day Commemoration OCCURS ON: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2018, 6:00AM - 8:30PM In Commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the end of WWI there will be a full day of activities at or around the Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial. Hawaiian Pro OCCURS BETWEEN: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2018 - SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2018, 8:00AM - 4:00PM The opening event of the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing, the Hawaiian Pro has created a local legacy that sets the bar for competition and initiates the start of peak surf season on Oahu. The break at Haleiwa Ali‘i Beach, simply referred to as ‘Haleiwa’, offers a wide variety of rideable Vans Triple Crown of Surfing OCCURS ON: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2018, 8:00AM - 4:00PM The Vans Triple Crown of Surfing has been crowning the greatest competitive surfer of the North Shore's infamous big wave season alongside elite World Champions for 36 years. Oahu attracts the world's best athletes to a 7-mile stretch of coastline in Haleiwa from October through December, Diamond Head Arts & Crafts Fair 2018 OCCURS ON: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2018, 9:00AM - 2:00PM Enjoy your day doing your Christmas shopping early at this community event for the whole family, featuring Made in Hawaii arts and crafts, plants, food, entertainment and cultural events and lots of free parking. With more than 200 crafters and handmade crafts, @ Kapiolani Community College BLUE NOTE HAWAII FEATURES Kalani Pe’a No ‘Ane’i - https://youtu.be/UqPBOkks5_Y OCCURS ON: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2018, 6:30PM - 11:00PM Kalani Pe’a will be performing at Blue Note Hawaii with 2 shows nightly at 6:30pm & 9:00pm. Kalani's soulful voice showcases his many influences growing up, but his love for our culture keeps it right where it needs to be," said Jaz Kaiwikoʻo. Peʻa was determined in perpetuating Hawaiian Eric Hutchinson Eric Hutchinson - a million bucks on a queen motel bed (The FlowerSchool Sessions https://youtu.be/Bwjy7V8sfVw OCCURS BETWEEN: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2018 - SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2018, 6:30PM - 11:00PM Eric Hutchinson will be performing at Blue Note Hawaii with 2 shows nightly at 6:30pm & 9:00pm. Singer, songwriter, performer, producer, DJ - Eric Hutchinson is a constantly evolving musician, driven by his passion and curiosity for all things musical and creative Kahulanui E Mau - https://youtu.be/hqR6zkTcbYI OCCURS ON: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2018, 6:30PM - 11:00PM Kahulanui will be performing at Blue Note Hawaii with 2 shows nightly at 6:30pm & 9:00pm. GRAMMY® nominated and Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award-winning group Kahulanui is a nine-piece Hawaiian Swing Band from the Big Island of Hawaii, comprised of four horns, guitar, bass, ukulele, drums and steel. Willie K You Ku’uipo - https://youtu.be/txQj9pOCPMY OCCURS ON: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2018, 6:30PM - 11:00PM Willie K Will be performing at Blue Note Hawaii with 2 shows nightly at 6:30pm & 9:00pm. The Hawaiian phenomenon Willie K is undoubtedly the only artist in the world who can go into an Irish pub in the middle of Maui and play anything from indigenous acoustic Hawaiian music to jazz, reggae, rock Stef Mariani Stay Gold https://youtu.be/5JUxDux2rt0 OCCURS ON: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2018, 6:30PM - 11:00PM Stef Mariani will be performing at Blue Note Hawaii with 2 shows nightly at 6:30pm & 9:00pm. Stef Mariani delivers sensitive folk melodies and driven lyrics that come together to form a passionate sound straight from the heart. Andy Bumatai Presents Hawaii Comedy Showcase Hawaiian Pidgin 101 - Ethnicities https://youtu.be/e_LVtykh09w OCCURS ON: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2018, 6:30PM - 11:00PM Andy Bumatai Presents Hawaii Comedy Showcase will be performing at Blue Note Hawaii with 2 shows nightly at 6:30pm & 9:00pm. The Blue Note is very proud to present this showcase of the hottest comedians in Hawaii and hosted by our friend and Hawaiian Comedy Legend, Andy Bumatai! ♫ Mr. Sun Cho Lee ♪ (with lyrics) ♫ Keola & Kapono Beamer Mr. Sun Cho Lee - https://youtu.be/kS2YLvGGtwY Kauai In the Kitchen - Poipu Food & Wine Festival OCCURS ON: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2018, 8:00AM - 6:00PM Cook with some of Poipu's finest Chefs at this year's Poipu Food Wine Festival. Participate in a hands-on cooking class with some of Poipu’s top chefs in their own restaurant. Classes at $50.00 per person per class will be limited in size and include a tasting and a commemorative gift. NTBG Free Weekly Hula Show OCCURS BETWEEN: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2018 - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2019, 2:00PM - 2:45PM Come out the National Tropical Botancial Garden South Shore Visitors Center and experience a traditional hula performance. Wahine Comedy Festival (4th Annual) OCCURS BETWEEN: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2018 - SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2018, 8:00PM - 10:00PM The Female Comics of Hawaii present the 2018 4th Annual Wahine Comedy Festival at Trees Lounge in Kapaa on Veteran's Day weekend: Friday 11/9 and Saturday 11/10 8-10pm both nites. Enjoy original standup comedy. Na Hoku comedy album winner Brandi Morgan from Oahu headlines

In the mid 90's to early 2000's, Jason Borgstede was known for his video parts, progressive big air tricks and switch 360 backflip affectionately known as the Borgaerial. Jason was a consistent top finisher in events such as the X Games and Vans Triple Crown. While his pro career came to a some what sudden end, Borgy never stopped riding and these days, he's working to spread the stoke to a new generation with his Anchorage-based shop Blue & Gold.

2006 O'Neill World Cup of Surfing: Joel Parkinson wins in perfect Sunset to take the 2nd jewel of the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing.

2006 OP Pro Hawaii: Andy Irons takes the first jewel of the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing