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In this episode of Talk to the Doctor, host interviews Tanner Waite — the "Beach Cowboy," big-wave surfer and adventure seeker. Tanner shares his unconventional journey from racing off-road cars with his dad to discovering surfing at 16, progressing from Oceanside Pier to powerful breaks like Blacks, Mavericks, Jaws, and Nazaré. He talks about paddling endurance challenges (including a near-eight-hour Molokaʻi–Oʻahu cro...

Salvador Paskowitz talks about his journey from growing up in the legendary Paskowitz surf family to writing major Hollywood films, including The Age of Adaline. We dive into the creative process behind storytelling, the realities of the film industry, the writer’s strike, the rise of vertical microdramas, and the influence surf culture has had on his work. Along the way, Salvador shares stories about his career, his favorite...

Chris discusses his journey from 1980s Encinitas skate sessions to pro surfing, magazine work, and event commentary. He shares stories about past contests, video parts, band life, and the grind behind creative careers. We also dive into the WSL’s changing formats over the years, the value of passion and persistence, and how balance, gratitude, and humor shape a life built around doing what you love.

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Hans talks about his journey through pro surfing, filmmaking, and director for the Mauli Ola Foundation. We discuss growing up in Laguna Beach, navigating surf culture, storytelling through film, localism, respect in the lineup, and his longtime friendship with Taylor Hawkins. Hans also explains the Mauli Ola Foundation’s mission of bringing ocean therapy and healing experiences to people living with Cystic Fibrosis.

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From shooting bodyboarding with borrowed cameras to landing surf magazine covers around the world, Jeremiah Klein breaks down the journey that turned a passion into a career behind the lens. He shares what it was like learning photography during the film era, chasing heavy surf and split-second moments, and developing his eye alongside mentors who helped shape his path.

We dive into the evolution of surf photography and media, the...

Josh Baxter, three-time U.S. longboard champion traces his journey from growing up on Oahu's North Shore to landing in San Clemente. We talk about his father, Jackie Baxter, and the major influence he had on him, the moment longboarding changed his life, competing on the Bud Tour, and the ups and downs of sponsorships and pro surfing. Josh also tells us about @summersoulsurfcamp which he's ran for over 20 years teaching kids ocean ...

Our good friend RoyGonzalez returns to share his journey through a recent health scare and his recovery, while revisiting the stories behind some of his most iconic pieces From Highway One and Mother Earth to Johnny Monster and Captain Kook. Roy also discusses working with Christian Fletcher on logos and designing pieces for Matt Archbold.

This episode blends surf culture, punk-rebel spirit, and the creative process, exploring how ...

In this episode Bill "Beaker" Bryan traces his skimboarding journey from childhood in Victoria Beach to pioneering moves at 10th Street & the infamous Wedge, sharing stories of early contests, wood boards VS todays technology, and how he helped bring skimboarding to a global audience.

He also discusses touring with FlowRider, his art, the next generation, his son Indy and daughter Bunny who are pushing the sport forward while h...

Crosby shares his journey from growing up at his dad’s surf camp in San Clemente to becoming a World Tour competitor. He recalls first catching the surf bug through competition, the influence of older brother Griffin Colapinto and the daily grind that turned him from a driven teenager into a contender.

We discuss the transformative boat trip to Indo (Reckless Isolation), and a breakthrough winter i...

Tosh Peterson, a 24-year-old professional drummer whose journey began at a very young age. We discuss his early years with his father (who also rips on drums), homeschooling, first paying gigs in church and theater, and the leap to touring at 16 across Europe.

Tosh also dives into his pandemic-era practice transformation and the many opportunities that led after, the founding of his punk band Damnage, his Drumeo challenge moment, f...

Yüth Magazine's co-founders share their journey from a high‑school prank night to launching a print magazine. They discuss the spark that started it all, early struggles and quick pivots, and the hands on hustle of door‑to‑door sales that funded their first issue.

We discuss how Yüth blends print and digital to spotlight surf, skate, snow, moto, music and local artists. They explain why physical magazines still matter, how social m...

Joe shares his journey from childhood waves in Waikiki to becoming the voice of the WSL, covering early influences, broadcasting beginnings, and career highlights. He discusses mentors, memorable surf films, the evolving surf industry and technology, and his favorite surfers. We also discuss tour changes, the future of competitive surfing, personal goals, family life, and love for the sport that shaped his life.

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In this episode filmmaker Aaron Lieber traces his journey from filming skate and surf as a teenager in Fallbrook to making acclaimed surf films and working with major brands. He shares early influences, internships, breaking into the industry, and the creative hustle behind projects like The Pursuit and Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable.

Aaron also discusses the business side of filmmaking, distribution challenges, technology shifts (l...

Pro surfer Kei Kobayashi shares his story from childhood waves in San Clemente to competing internationally, including family roots, local surf culture, and early memories that shaped his passion.

He discusses the switch to the Asia qualifying circuit, training, sports psychology, recovery technology, and the daily grind that drives his pursuit of the Championship Tour.

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On todays episode I sit down with pro surfer Lakey Peterson. We trace her journey from childhood surf lessons in Australia to growing up in Santa Barbara to qualifying for the Championship Tour at 16. We discuss her family background, early contests, sponsors, and life on the CT including the highs and lows and what it takes mentally to compete at the highest level.

Lakey also talks training, nutrition, recovery, her favorite surf ...

Ian grew up steps from the sand at Newport River Jetties, literally from day one. He got his first board at four years old and has been surfing ever since. He moved to San Clemente at age nine, where he went to Concordia Elementary and was in class with Kolohe in fifth grade. Early on, he played every sport, as he explains he was an aggro, pissed-off little athlete stud kid. But once he started surfing in contests, he focused 100% ...

Brother talks about getting his first board at 6 years old and how much he looked up to Mason Ho, who was full-on doing contests at the time. He tells me about being a grom and meeting Taj Burrow right around the time of his 𝑀𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑗 movie, and how stoked he was when Taj remembered his name, Kolohe. Brother won 9 NSSA titles and 5 U.S. Championships before making the CT at 17 years old, surfing against Taj Burrow, Joel Parkinso...

All I really knew about Reef prior to him cruising by our studio was that he was a physically tall dude who hailed from the Garden Isle and made a name for himself on the North Shore pulling into monster-size death pits at Pipe and Backdoor. I knew of him winning not only “Wave of the Winter” in 2011 but also “Wave of the Decade” nine years later. I mean, it's not every day I’ve got a guy walking into ...