Today's guest is the the great Danny Johnson. Danny works for STAB, One of the leaders in Surf media. He's the Senior Creative...But he's much much more...He's the "Wet Lettuce" AKA "The Strongest Man in Surf Podcasting". Yup, he's all that! Danny is a Surf Journalist that has been contributing to the surfing world for some time now. Danny has been carving out quality surf content since his old school hit Podcast, the fan favorite, the cult classic...the first Australian Surf quiz Podcast of it's kind,  called "The Dooley". The Dooley was an incredibly structured surf podcast that Danny would do with fellow surf journalist, Mr. Mike Jennings. The Dooley was a great Podcast, but all good things come to an end and Mike and Danny called it quits. Danny would go on to work for all the surf media outlets which landed him a gig at STAB where he works today. These day's he a leading contributor for quality content  for STAB including his new hit Podcast called "The Drop" A weekly review of the surfing world with interviews and insight. The Podcast is a hit because Danny has a super smooth Australian accent and with all the STAB Writers contributing, Its very organized,  and engaging which equals a great listen. I can't get enough, one of my favorite Podcasts...And its because Danny is good at what he does. It was an absolute honor to meet up with Danny Via FaceTime...from all across the world in Australia. It was a great interview and we played a very special version of "The Dooley"! Please enjoy my conversation with the Wet Lettuce himself Mr. Danny Johnson. Intro: Slow Roll-Tommy Guerrero Interlude: Heart in the Streets-Tommy Guerrero  Outro: Draft Riot-Del-Byzanteens Babs and Babs-Daryl Hall

Todays guest is the Damian Brawner of Brawner Surfboards. Damian is San Clemente royalty, born and raised with San Clemente's best. Damian's father is Danny Brawner a famous glasser for Hobie surfboards and the drummer for the iconic surf band that provided the tunes for the legendary surf film, Bruce Brown's "Endless Summer".  Damian grew up around music and Surfboards, hence their slogan "Rhythm and Resin". Damian has had a very successful career as a musician and a club promoter. But these days his focus is on community and glassing and playing music and recording...the list goes on and on. He's bringing back those old school traditional values and bringing in the young  kids that are eager to learn the skills of the past. He's bringing in the community to learn techniques to grow the craft all in the name of fun. His surf shop has expanded during Covid and his Surfboards and E-Bikes are selling off the rack daily, it's hard to keep up with demand. He has a full music stage set up in the middle of his shop where they have weekly jams, they have a live stream every Thursday night. Damian is currently building a recording studio next store plus a bike repair shop....Lets just say...Damian Brawner is a busy man, and it does not look like he's slowing down anytime soon....but, its all good and its all fun. We checked in with Damian down at his surf shop in Capo Beach to talk surf, music, bikes and the future. Plus we got a very special surprise guest from "Guava Marie"!  I am super excited to share this episode with you... Here is my conversation with the great and powerful, MR. DAMIAN BRAWNER! Special guest: Corey Kookapinto and Ava Bartlow  Music: Intro: MF Doom-Coffin Nails 1. Enrique-"Instramentals" Kookapinto 2. UP- Guava Marie (solo) 3. Daydream- Guava Marie (solo) Guava Marie Live at the "Taste of Long Beach" Fest. (streaming) 4. Conflicted- Guava Marie (Full Band) 5. I like to feel pain- Guava Marie 6. Laughing Days 7. Daydream- Guava Marie 8. Blues and Guava- Guava Marie Outro: 9. Sanctuary- Hiss Golden Messenger

Music to groove to.  1. Son of Slide-Slave 2. Post Mortem-Cameo 3. 10 West-Dam Funk 4.  I've seen that face before-Grace Jones 5. Slow down, Love-Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings 6. Tom Cat-Muddy Waters 7. Everybody needs love-Syl Johnson 8. Love is a hurting thing-Gloria Anne Taylor 9. All that you give-Cinematic Orchestra (ft.Fontelle Bass) 10. You going' miss your candyman-Terry Callier 11. Everything is fine-Jean Grae x Quelle Chris (Ft.Nick Offerman) 12. One Beer-MF DOOM 13. Curls-Mad Villian

Erin "WORM " Ashley is a Longboard Surfer living in Costa Mesa. Worm is Famous for lots of talents, but it's her noserider long boarding skill that can leave you mesmerized. It's Her big smile and personality that make her an unforgettable character in surf. Erin on a wave is a pure joy to watch, but she has other skills too. She's a ripping saxophone player, a Baker, an avid reader... the list goes on and on. We caught up with WORM to see what she has been up to and talk a little surf. I hope you enjoy my conversation with the always delightful, Ms. Erin Ashley  AKA... "WORM"!   Music 1: Coffin Nails-MF DOOM 2: Resonance-HOME 3: Such Small Hand-La Dispute 4: It's Raining-Irma Thomas 5: Inside Out-SPOON

Today's guest is the talented Joachim Cooder. Joachim comes from a musical family. Growing up in LA, his father would compose music for all sorts of LA artist and score many Hollywood films. Joachim was surrounded By art, music and Rhythm. He would gravitate to the drums and an African instrument called the "MBIRA" an instrument you play with your thumbs. Joachim's life has always been about music. Now stepping into the forefront with his whole new style and approach, the classic blending of the old with the new. His new album is called "Over That Road I'm Bound" An album inspired by an American folk icon named "Uncle Dave Macon" a Voadeville superstar.  Joachims album is a delight with guest appearances by his Artist/singer wife, Juliette Commagere and his slick banjo playing father. Inspired by his daughters love for the old time music...Joachim and his family blend the perfect mix for morning time chillness with a side of introspection. Put the album on and let the good vibes roll. Thanks to my friend Hans Hagen for the lead on this super cool up and coming artist, and if you hear him on the radio...get used to it. His music is just what the word needs right now. I caught up with Joachim as he called in from his LA chateau...Please enjoy my conversation with the great and talented... MR. Joachim Cooder   Music: Xylophone Sounds-Indo Jazz Coffin Nails-MF Doom Uncle Dave Macon-Cumberland Mountain Deer Race Sister Christian-Juliette Commagere Over That Road I'm Bound-Joachim Cooder Come along Buddy-Joachim Cooder Morning Blues-Joachim Cooder Roots Train-Junior Murvin Three Cool Cats-The Coasters

Some tunes.... 1. First Run - Cian Nugent 2. La Nueva Ola - Phil Manzanera 3. Decide - Lifetones 4. Dickie's Theme - Golden Gunn 5. Brighter! - Cass McCombs 6. Melody in high feedback tones - Cavern of Anti-Matter 7. Gun Medal Grey - The Budos Band 8. 48th/8th - Lanterna 9. I told you - Acetone 10. Prison song - D. Charles Speer & Jack Rose 11. Speen/Lucy in the sky with diamonds - William Shatner

Inspired?   1 The Funkees-303 2 Bacao Rythum & Steel Band-Love like this 3 HiM-Slow Slow Slow 4 The Mastersounds-One note brown 5 Kaytranada-Weight off 6 Dam Funk-Can U read me 7 Allan Wachs-Mountain Roads 8 Lonelady-Bunkerpop 9 Dave Douglas-November 10 Mark McGuire-Around the Neighborhood 11 Studio-Life's a Beach 12 Get what you give-New Radicals

Here are some tunes.... some old, some new...always groovy. Listen to these tunes if you're doing art or riding your E-Bike or driving your smart car or anything else your inspired to do. Enjoy.           Playlist: 1 Kid Charlemagne-Steely Dan 2 Any major dude will tell you-Steely Dan 3 Don't swallow the cap-The National 4 Dont change-INXS 5 BL Movement-Bkacklites 6 Grazing in the grass-Hugh Masekela 7 Losing it-FISHER 8  The Pink Panther Theme-Henry Mancini 9 Lean on me-Bill Withers 10 Once upon a time-The Messthetics 11 Ti-De-KOKOROKO 12 Shangri-La-EOB 13 The Look-Metronomy 14 Fickle Sun (III) Im set free-Brian Eno

Today is a special episode.....On this show we honor the life and legacy of Mr. BEN AIPA. An innovative Surfer from Hawaii who was a  Pro Surfer/Shaper/Athlete/Coach/Mentor.....the list goes on. He was a star surfer who happened onto the Surf scene by chance after a football injury sidelined his pro career. Ben was a big guy who dominated on the scene. He was a smart guy that pushed the sport. He invented the Swallowtail design and the "Sting" Surfboard, credited with advancing and progressing the sport because of its wide nose for paddle power and speed with a tucked in tail for agility and performance in the pocket. Ben was a savvy business man and started AIPA Surfboards with his "Sting" design under the hottest feet of the days modern ripper. Ben found himself in California and meeting with the guys from Infinity Surfboards where he met Steve Boehne and Terry Senate. Ben would teach these two young shapers and guide them and help them develop masterful techniques all the while hustling his brand, AIPA Surfboards. Ben Aipa's legacy lives on with his two sons Akila and Duke carrying on the AIPA surfboard name. Terry Senate Shapes handmade Surfboards in San Clemente and still uses techniques passed down from Ben. Dave Boehne is the son of Steve Boehne, Who has inherited the family business and still shapes retro and old school templates today. We got together at Terry Senate's surf shop to Honor the passing of Ben Aipa and talk about his Legacy and Influence in this area... Special thanks for Dave Boehne for calling in from Infinity Surf shop up the road. Please enjoy our special episode plus the chats with Terry and Dave.   Thanks

Todays guest is Jedaum Smith...AKA..Jed Smith AKA...SMIIIIVVVY! Yes! The two time, golden cone piece award winner for award winning surf Journalism. Yes! The Punch Drunk Pikey, The Sultan of Psilocybin, The Maestro of Micro...Dosing, The Bogan from Bondi (world Famous). The Corn dragging core lord of the highest order, the Gaff wearing ,goofy footer bohemian Surf Journalist turned political and environmental Radicalist. The Wim Hoff breathing, Himalayan Hash smoking, panel van driving Monk. Yup, I'm talking about @Jedaum_smith the corest of the core lords over there in Australia. Jed has been a surf journalist for a long time now. These days he's back at STAB magazine were it all started for him as a bright eyed 20 year old lad with a busted nose. Jed has been blessed with major influences at a young age...getting his first surfboard from family friend, Simon Jones of Morning of the Earth Surfboards. Jed grew up tuff, surrounded by psycho, Rugby playing mad man. He would eventually shift his talents into the surfing world. Jed is a gifted writer, a critical thinker, a one of a kind talent with creativity oozing out of his bleached corn hole. He would eventually use that dripping cornstarch to start up Australia's first Podcast... A show called...AINT THAT SWELL....with his cohost @vaughandeadly, the Forrest Gump of surfing. With these two 'One of a kind" characters, ATS is taking Surf Media to a whole new level...with their unique and dazzlingly interesting recordings plus their wildly popular live shows. We checked in with Jed as he was working down at the STAB offices. Please enjoy my conversation with the great and talented... Scum valleys finest... Mr. Jed Smith AKA... SMIIIVVVVYY!!!   Music: Slow Roll-Tommy Guerrero Bed are Burning-Midnight Oil Sleaford Mods-Kebab Spiders David Bowie-Lets Dance @talesfromthecobblestones @YEWONLINE @newgreens