Talk To The Dr.

In this episode of Talk to the Doctor, host and guest Strider Wasilewski take listeners on a raw, candid journey from Strider’s humble Santa Monica beginnings to his breakthrough moment at Pipeline and beyond. Strider recounts growing up on the beach, early hustles at surf shops, moving to Maui, and the life-changing Surfer magazine cover that launched his career. He shares behind-the-scenes stories about working with Quiksilver, dramatic run-ins on the North Shore, and the perils and triumphs of big-wave surfing.

The conversation explores Strider’s transition into broadcasting with the World Surf League, his signature on-air style, and the electric moments he’s witnessed — from Kelly Slater’s stunners to Erin Brooks’ clutch performance — plus reflections on surf culture, authenticity, and how modern media has changed the way people experience the ocean. Personal topics include family, his wife and children, entrepreneurship with Shade Sunscreen, and the mentors who shaped him.

Expect an intimate mix of surf history, humor, danger, and heart: tales of triumph, street-level grit, and the deep connection surfers have to the sea. Whether you’re a longtime surf fan or new to the lineup, this episode offers vivid storytelling, insider anecdotes, and a front-row seat to Strider’s one-of-a-kind life.

Taylor shares his journey from growing up surfing in Coronado to a life spent traveling the world competing in longboarding. He talks about his early days, getting into contests, the surfers and family who influenced him along the way, and how longboarding and the competitive scene have evolved throughout his career.

Taylor also takes us through some of his most memorable world title runs, the mental side ofcompetition, and what keeps him motivated after years on tour. He talks family life, favorite surfers across generations, stories from the road, and what’s next as he continues chasing a fifth world title.

🎙 Real talk, real laughs, and everything in between.

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Danielle shares her journey through a lifetime of competition, from surfing and playing collegiate softball at UCLA, motocross, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. She talks about the experiences that shaped her as an athlete, learning through wins and losses, raising two sons as a single mother, and how her lifelong approach to competition eventually led to coaching some of the world’s top athletes in mindset and performance.

Danielle also opens up about surviving an ischemic stroke two years ago and the long road to recovery, from relearning basic skills to using the ocean and her athletic background to rebuild herself. She dives into resilience, overcoming adversity, motherhood, mentorship, and how the lessons she’s learned through sports and life continue to shape the way she approaches mental performance today.

🎙️ Real talk, real laughs, and everything in between.

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Jara shares his journey from growing up in a musical family and playing drums at just three years old to developing his skills on multiple instruments and eventually forming Slapbak. He talks about the artists and experiences that shaped his sound, memorable moments with Missing Persons and Prince, signing with Warner Bros., navigating the music industry, and creating Slapbak’s funk-driven album Fast Food Funkateers.

Jara also dives into his work in film and screenwriting, the connection between music and storytelling, and finding new creative inspiration during COVID while collaborating with his daughter and her partner. We close out the episode with a special performance of Slapbak’s “Get By.”

Taj shares his journey from surfing Rivi as a toddler to early contest wins and traveling to surf destinations like France, Australia, and West Oz. He talks about the people who shaped his surfing, life on the road, favorite surfers of all time, memorable sessions at waves like The Box, and his life outside the water competing in horse team roping.

Currently ranked #5 on the Challenger Series, Taj also dives into earning a wildcard for the upcoming WSL event at Lowers, what’s ahead on the Challenger Series, and how competing in both surfing an team roping has shaped his mental focus and approach to competition in and out of the water.

🎙 Real talk, real laughs, and everything in between.

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Matt takes us through shaping his first surfboard, working at Herbie Fletcher’s factory, meeting Mike Reola, the punk rock and skateboarding influences behind the brand, the beginning of Lost Surfboards, the Dysfunctional video, growing Lost into a global brand, shaping boards around the world, and building a team that has spanned generations of surfing.

We dive into San Clemente surf culture, the evolution of surfboard design, his favorite surfers of all time, and the characters that influenced him along the way. Through it all, Matt shares his perspective on the creativity, individuality, and freedom that define surf culture.

🎙️ Real talk, real laughs, and everything in between.

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Dane takes us through his journey from childhood boogie boarding at Doheny Beach to traveling the world as a professional surfer, growing up with his brothers @patrickgud and @tannergud , the surfers that inspired him growing up, VHS surf films that influenced their styles, memorable contests, big wave experiences at Cloudbreak and Sunset, and the evolution of surfboard design from single fins and thrusters to modern hybrids.

We also dive into surf and skate culture, music, the camaraderie of surf communities, the spiritual connection of riding waves, how surf culture has changed across generations, finding his flow and style in the water, and the lifelong joy of simply surfing.

🎙 Real talk, real laughs, and everything in between.

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Cole Houshmand takes us through his journey growing up in San Clemente, playing multiple sports before committing to surfing full time, homeschooling, breaking onto the Championship Tour, winning Ballito in South Africa, contest strategy, riding for Mayhem, board design, and the 6’2.5” F1 Squash replica he won Ballito on.

Cole shares stories from life on tour, Tahiti and big wave sessions, wave pools and how they’re changing the next generation of surfers, the mental and physical side of competing at the highest level, his goal of becoming a World Champion, upcoming events including the US Open, Teahupo’o, Fiji, and Lowers, plus giving back to the surf community.

🎙️ Real talk, real laughs, and everything in between.

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Pro surfer Michael Dunphy joins Talk to the Doctor to trace his path from boogie-boarding at First Street Jetty in Virginia Beach to chasing better waves at Hatteras, competing on the QS/Challenger circuit, and nearly qualifying for the CT. He shares behind-the-scenes stories about contests, the pressure of qualifying (including his 2021 near-miss), and how losses shaped his outlook.

Michael discusses East Coast surf culture and influences like Evan and Eric Geiselmann, the evolution of board design and coaching, and the rise of wave pools and aerial specialists. He also opens up about his off-surf passions — becoming a pilot, owning a Cessna 172, and exploring Caribbean islands like Barbados and Dominica.

Expect candid surf anecdotes, reflections on individuality vs. competitive homogenization, thoughts on young aerial talents and wave-pool training, and a quick rundown of Michael’s favorite surfers and memorable trip stories. A conversational episode for surf fans and adventurers alike.

Archy shares memories from his early years on tour, traveling through Costa Rica, finding success in Japan, and how his relationship with Herbie Fletcher and Astrodeck came together. We also dive into some of the defining moments from his career, including his video part in Wave Warriors, doubling for Point Break, Jeff Devine’s famous “Born to Ride” photo, and the surfboards that helped shape his approach in the water. Along the way, Archy breaks down his signature surfing style, how equipment has evolved over the years, and what made the San Clemente surf scene so special during that time.

🎙️ Real talk, real laughs, and everything in between.

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