Our guest this week is a National Scholastic Surfing Association's top-rated kneeboarder, earned a B.A. in business administration from San Diego State University, and got his first industry gig at Surfing Magazine in 1993 where he went from intern to Editor in a short period of time. Leaving the Magazine in 1991 he became Co-Owner Katin. Also working for K2 in the late 90’s, he is responsible for putting together K2 Big Wave Challenge giving $50K to the Biggest Photographed Ridden Wave…. it was a HUGE success! Taking his magazine experience…. In 1998 he started “Surf News” which covered the SoCal Surf Scene and other industry related topics. But it was when working closely with Larry “Flame” Moore (RIP) became the go to guy for putting together big wave trips like the Never before seen Cortez Bank. He later partnered with Billabong on the Odyssey project,  XXL Big Wave Awards, and WSL Big Wave Tour. We appreciate and are stoked to welcome Bill "SHARPEE“ Sharp to the show! 

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Our guest this week is a former WCT veteran that had a very successful professional career. In 2000 he won rookie of the year, and numerous wins in some of the heaviest LEFTS on the planet…. Including Cloudbreak and Teahupoo. After his 14 year run on the Dream Tour he and his twin brother, CJ, worked on a Documentary “And Two if by Sea” that chronicles their lives. He and his brother also created “Camp Hobgood” which mentors younger surfers and is involved with “Desert Surf” a new wave pool in Palm Springs. We are excited to hear more about the day and the life of the better looking and better surfer of the Hobgood twins  …….Damien “Damo” Hobgood.

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Our guest this week was born with Surfing in his DNA. His Family is one of the most Core Surf

Families that have ever lived with decades of contributions that have had a profound impact on the

Surfing World. Following the family Legacy, this skater, surfer, shaper, artist, with a

"I don’t give-a-shit attitude” is responsible for inspiring the world by changing the way surfer

approaches the wave…..especially above the Lip. He paved the way for high-performance airs

and maneuvers… with technical grabs, while boosting higher than anyone else. Regarded as

one of the most influential, most recognizable, and Iconic figures in Surfing….. We welcome and

are super pumped to have the one and only Christian Fletcher on the show.

"Live Fast, Die Last"

“When you’re cautious, you end up going over the falls in life in

general. Cautious means you hesitate. The way I look at it is, you

commit or you don’t – and I commit.”

Christian Fletcher

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Our 2 guests this week are part of the Hurley Family Dynasty. With Decades of experience, these 2 saw an opportunity in the surf industry and launched a Clothing Company that was originally a surfboard building brand started by Bob Hurley in 1980 called “International Pro Designs” IPD. The mission of IPD is to reignite surf culture through surfing, by having fun, riding waves and celebrating everything that made us fall in love with this sport and lifestyle. We welcome William “Bill” Hurley and Mark “Simmo” Simpson.

About IPD:

Founded 2020 by an experienced and diverse group of industry veterans led by Bill Hurley and Mark Simpson, the IPD team consists of life-long surfers and like-minded individuals longing for something authentic and with deep ties to surfing. The team envisions speaking to surfing as a community rooted in surf shop culture and appealing to surfers of all ages.

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Our guest this week has deep family roots in Hawaii and is the son of a Master Craftsman. His DAD was a Hawaiian Legend and ICON, a respected surf coach, was on the forefront of surfboard innovation and design for decades and named one of the "TOP 10 Best Shapers of ALL TIME". Following the footsteps of the Family Legacy, he and his older brother, Akila, are continuing the family tradition. They are combining their own experiences , techniques , and knowledge that was passed down from the late great 'BEN AIPA" (REST IN POWER)! He is continuing where his Dad left off, proudly honoring the AIPA name, the future is bright!! We welcome the "LEGACY OF ALOHA" Duke Aipa!!

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Our guest this week is our first DJ radio personality. He has been dominating the airwaves since

the early 80’s, getting his first gig on KROQ broadcasting reviews of his self-published

“inexpensive restaurant guild books” he wrote. From there he became KROQ’s local surf

reporter with our very Own HB Legend “Rockin Fig” (R.I.P) and Co-host on the morning show

with Richard Blade. He quickly became one the stations most popular figures when he created

“Loveline”…. A Sunday night dating and relationship segment. The success of Loveline

catapulted him to Celebrity Status as the show became syndicated and televised on MTV.

Throughout his amazing career, he is the only on-air talent in Los Angeles history, to work at all

three major music giants, KROQ, Power 106, and KIIS. We welcome the one and only Jim “The

Poor Man” Trenton.

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Our guest this week is a ripping and former pro surfer, with a laundry list of accomplishments

throughout his career. From team manager for Xanadu SurfBoards and Adio Shoes, to Event

Production, Marketing Director, a Brand Builder, and Consultant….. this guy's arsenal is lethal.

He has been battling Cancer for the last couple of years….while at the same time also giving

back to those less fortunate….working for an awesome Nonprofit Organization Called “A Walk

on Water”. A surf therapy for children with unique needs. He has been a mentor to many, a

positive and supportive influence to everyone, a FIGHTER, and most importantly…. an all-around

amazing human. We welcome Scott “Desi” Desiderio to the show.

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Our Guest this week is Industry Veteran with over 30 year of experience running some major

Brands. After getting his MBA from USC (University of Southern California) he started his own

brand in the 90’s Called “Counter Culture”. From there he went on to be Executive Vice

President of Sales/Marketing at Rusty from 2000-2006 and has been at LRG (Lifted Research

Group) as President for the last 15years. We are stoked to sit down with a Huntington Beach

OG ripper to hear about his career and his take on the industry (past, present, future) Welcome

to the Show…… Mike “SHOOY” Schillmoeller.

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Our guest this week is one of the most stylish and progressive surfers on the planet! He is standout in any condition and is known for a technical approach above and below the lip. He is an Olympian, a Five-Time WCT EVENT tour winner, a Pipe Master,  a Triple Crown Winner and finished #2 in the World in 2018. He recently just retired and is focusing his life on his family and starting a new apparel brand called Rivvia Projects. We are super pumped and we welcome Julian “JULES” aka “J-DUBS” Wilson! 

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Our guest this week is an incredibly talented artist, writer, singer, and musician. He ran for Governor in 2003??!! He writes, books/novels, and he practices hypnotherapy! He has been sober since 1989 and has helped countless others battling addiction through his own experiences and his writings on recovery. But before all the goodie two shoes stuff, he grew up in Long Beach as a rebellious skater, surfer, and bad ass punk rocker heavily into music and drugs at an early age. In high school he and his good friend Todd Barnes stole a girl friends guitar/amplifier and the rest is history. Punk Music was forever changed and so were SURF movie soundtracks. We welcome one of the most OG influential PUNK ROCKERS of ALL TIME 'TRUE SOUNDS OF LIBERTY" TSOL Jack Grisham!!

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