Our guest this week is a former Professional Surfer, Professional Tournament Angler, and Surf broadcaster/commentator. He first made his mark in the surfing world with a highly respected seven-year pro career, earning four event wins along the way.
Following his competitive career, he spent more than a decade with his main sponsor, Quiksilver, working his way up through team and marketing roles to become Marketing Director. Many fans also recognize his familiar face and voice as a broadcast personality for the World Surf League.
When he’s not traveling to surf contests, he’s competing at the highest level in professional fishing and stacking accomplishments just as impressive as his surf career. His accolades include 2022 Angler of the Year, 17 Top-10 finishes, 5 tournament wins, an MLF Cup appearance, and the 2015 National Championship.
We’re pumped to hear his incredible story and talk about his business for private guided fishing experiences. We welcome to the show Mr. Todd “Kliney” Kline.
We were fortunate to be invited to DAY OF STOKE on the 10 year anniversary of Kelly Slater Wave Pool. Thank Kelly Sorensen and On The Beach Surf Shop Monterey.
We sat down with
Adam Papapzian of Greenest AG
Dr. Geoff Yoon
Our guest this week is a second time repeat because he has been kicking ass lately, dropping some insane viral clips and racking up some trophies along the way! This young buck has a few WQS wins under his belt, but recently just won The Bonsoy Asia Super Series. We are pumped to hear about it all, he over 700 day surf streak, and what he has lined up for 2026 and beyond. We welcome Kei “K-CHAN“ Kobayashi.
Our guest this week is a Surfer, Snowboarder, Moto-Head, and sometimes a model. But we’re not here to talk about his athleticism, his good looks, or his style. He’s a self-made man who paid his dues as a Hollywood movie set builder before becoming an entrepreneur and successful businessman. He made his mark designing and fabricating retail stores, trade-show exhibits, and custom retail fixtures through his full-service design firm, Studio Concepts. Their success came from partnering with major brands across multiple industries, and after more than 20+ years, he and his business partner sold the company.
His next venture put him at the forefront of California’s move toward legalized marijuana agriculture. He purchased a multi-acre farm, secured a rare and highly limited state grow permit, and now supplies wholesale product to the industry—including consumer direct line of products called “HITS”.
Most recently, his passion for design has resurfaced through his housing design and remodeling company, TRB Triumph Royal Builders.
We’re stoked to sit down with our good friend and welcome to the show Mr. Craig “BO” Bouman.
We had a great time at the HSS Surf Demo Day.
We sat down and talked Surfing with
EG Fratantaro / Sector 9
Matt Singly / Florence
HSS Groms
Frizzelle Groms
Our guest this week is a Surfer and entrepreneur who got tired of sneakers that couldn’t keep up with his active beach lifestyle. So he built one that could you can rinse clean, dry fast, and take anywhere. Sand, sweat, salt water…no problem, just rinse and repeat. His brand even features a trademarked CDNCEcore Tech midsole, engineered to absorb shock, rebound energy, and keep every step smoother and more aligned. We’re fired up to talk about CDNCE Shoes and the man behind the brand, Mr. Mike “MENTAL TERRORIST“ Miner.
Our guest this week is a true industry veteran with nearly 40 years in the surf world under his belt. He got his first industry gig in high school managing the Carl Hayward Surfboards Shop. Later, he went on to holding key sales roles with some of the biggest names in the game, including Dragon Alliance, Trac-Top, Sims Snowboards, Counter Culture, Nixon, and Reef. But there’s one brand he’s stuck with through thick and thin, where his experience has spanned from sales to design director. He’s truly an expert when it comes to wetsuits. We’re stoked to hear about his incredible journey and long-standing tenure at the core heritage brand, Xcel Wetsuits.Please welcome to the show, Mr. Lance “LV” Varon!
This week’s guest is true Hawaiian Surf Royalty . One of the most recognizable Surfers both in and out of the water. He broke nearly every amateur NSSA record, spent over a decade on the World Tour, and took the crown at the Backdoor Shootout. You’ve seen him light up the big screen in Saving Sarah Marshall, and absolutely tear it up on his signature “Catch Surf” boards and boogies, bringing pure stoke to the world through Beefs T.V. Always ahead of the curve, he was early on the wave pool movement, which led him to co-found the Palm Springs Surf Club. We’re fired up to welcome the one and only Kalani "KOOLANI" Robb!!
We sat down with Blaze Roche and Dfernado Zaremba and talked about their first Surf Film, MENTAL.
Our guest this week is a true Bad Ass from the golden era of Surf. A powerhouse pro from the 80’s known for his aggressive style, raw strength, and undeniable presence in and out of the water. His fierce approach and intensity earned him not one, but two iconic nicknames: “BAM BAM” and “THE TERMINATOR ”!!??
He once famously told an opponent in a pre-heat interview, “I’m going to terminate you,” and he had the talent to back it up. He dominated the PSAA circuit and claimed the 1985 Championship Title.
We’re stoked to welcome to the show, John “BAM BAM” “THE TERMINATOR ” Parmenter!
Jay Larson @jaylars and Lyndon Cabellon @lyndon_cabellon ; aka L8Night with Choccy @l8nightwithchoccy on the @mark_schulein_passion_project
So fun!!
These guys are surf industry pros going back decades, Huntington Beach icons, ripping surfers, funny guys and hosts of the wildly popular L8Night with Choccy podcast @l8nightwithchoccy
With diverse backgrounds, these guys connected early in HB and have been friends ever since. Jay was a professional surfer on the world stage and part of the “Momentum Generation” palling around with some of the most accomplished surfers in history.
You would have seen Jay featured in surf magazines and video parts in the most popular surf movies of that era.
Lyndon and Jay, based on their histories, roles and personalities, have been smack dab in the middle of the spider web of connection known as the surf industry for years. They have taken their love of surfing, passion for the industry and their deep and diverse connections and started talking about it behind a microphone during the early days of podcasting.
Today, L8Night with Choccy @l8nightwithchoccy has over 330 published interviews with the most recognized people in the surf world; pro surfers, world champions, surf industry leaders, board builders, surf shop owners, and a wide range of business operators associated with surfing. The common bond is surf… but the story telling goes way beyond.
These are rad guys doing rad things: linking communities and sharing stories with the world. And they’re frickin’ hilarious.
Find the full interview on the @mark_schulein_passion_project podcast and also in the @l8nightwithchoccy pod; both via all podcast channels.⚡️
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Our guest this week is a hard-charging Kauai'an, known for paddling into any death pit at Pipe and chasing XXL swells across the globe. His résumé is stacked, winning the Pipeline Invitational in 2014 earning a coveted Pipe Masters wildcard, and taking the crown at the prestigious Da Hui Backdoor Shootout with a $30K payday! Also being awarded “Wave of the Decade” in 2020, add to that multiple “Wave of the Winter” and “XXL Big Wave Award” nominations, it’s clear he earned his place as a Big Wave Warrior!
But if there’s one moment that etched his name into surfing history and mainstream headlines, it was the wild Teahupoo incident when the jet ski he was driving went over the falls, literally launching over the head of Big-Wave Legend Raimana Van Bastolaer. A viral clip that lit up Social Media, covered by Sports Illustrated and major news outlets worldwide.
Beyond charging slabs, he’s managed the Quiksilver North Shore Athlete House for the last decade, and has the passion and dedicates time to giving back supporting those battling Cystic Fibrosis.
We’re honored to welcome to the show a true Hawaiian charger and legend of our sport, Reef “BIG CAT” McIntosh!
Our guest this week is a Hawaiian surfer who’s been battling it out in the lineup since the young age of 8. Going head-to-head with some of the most prominent Surfers to ever come out of Hawaii. Following those intense amateur rivalries onto the world stage, he qualified for the Championship Tour in 2015. His career-defining moment came at the Quiksilver Pro France, where he took down legends Kelly Slater, John John Florence, and Gabriel Medina to claim one of the biggest wins of his career.
Beyond that, he has stacked multiple victories on the Qualifying Series—from Virginia Beach and Barbados to Huntington Beach at the Jack’s Pro, and of course, at his home break, the world-famous Ala Moana Bowls. But his proudest accomplishments are off the competitive stage, marrying his wife, UFC fighter Kailin Curran, and raising their two beautiful children. Today, he’s giving back, with his knowledge, passion, and wisdom to the next generation of rippers as part of the Billabong family. We are honored to welcome to the show, Mr. Keanu Asing.
Our guest this week is a true media powerhouse, with over two decades shaping surf culture through his work at Surfer and Surfing Magazine. From advertising sales to serving as General Manager, he spearheaded some of the industry’s most iconic initiatives and events, including Camp Shred, Surfer The Bar, Surfing The Shop, and the legendary Surfer Poll Awards on the North Shore.
He also worked on Surfer Girl Magazine, a groundbreaking publication dedicated to celebrating and empowering female surfers.
In 2019, he made the jump into real estate, where his dedication, work ethic, and deep community ties have fueled a thriving career while freelancing for marketing/social media strategies with multiple brands! Which led to a full-time gig at Salt Life.
We are stoked to sit down and hear his story please welcome to the show, Mr. Tony Perez.
Our guest this week is an entrepreneur, content creator, workout enthusiast, surfer, outdoorsman, and founder of Kairos — an artisan premium seasoning company crafted for the outdoor chef, adventurer, and home BBQ connoisseur. We are stoked to welcome to the show Mr. Dave Rabe
Crafted by Kairos.
Our guest this week is a Surfer that relocated to Maui at an early age to live the Surfer’s Life in Paradise. Surfing all day and working in restaurants and retail to make ends meet. He got a job at Hobie and was very fortunate to have Dick Metz as a mentor and quickly climbed the ladder from part-time to running and buying for all Hobie Surf Shops at the young age of 23. He is also a restauranteur with over 4 Decades at Duke’s as GM and Managing partner. From Maui, to Malibu, to Huntington Beach, he has been a fixture at Huntington Beach serving up Aloha and great Hawaiian food and drinks to all those that walk through the door for the last 25 years. Duke’s has been a staple and cornerstone restaurant in Surf community as a sponsor, supporter for local Surf Contests, Fundraisers, and specialty events. Now he is taking all his knowledge down to Surf City El Salvador to launch a restaurant and help manage their tourism/hospitality division. We welcome the amazing talented Mr. Brett Barnes.
Our guest this week is an industry veteran with over three decades of experience. From Astrodeck to World Jungle, and an impressive 25-year run at Volcom, he’s done it all. He worked his way up from managing athletes and Surf Teams to overseeing multi-million-dollar marketing budgets and executing major global Surf events as Volcom’s VP of Global Surf Marketing. His impact with brand storytelling aligning marketing and products is why Volcom stayed at the Top of the game for so long!
We’re stoked to sit down and welcome to the show Mr. Brad Dougherty.
Our guest this week is former Pro Surfer and Rip Curl Team Manager. Currently, he is a highly respected Surf coach, working with some of the most exciting talent in the water today. From up-and-coming amateurs grinding through the NSSA and USA Surfing Primes, to major contenders on the Challenger Series like Nolan Rapoza, Ryan Huckabee, and Sammy Pupo. He’s helping shape the next generation of World Tour hopefuls and maybe even an Olympian. With a deep understanding of high-pressure heats and what it takes to qualify, he’s the guy in the corner when it counts most. We’re fired up to dive into the mindset, strategy, and journey of his athletes. Please welcome to the show, Mr. Matt Myers “Myers Surf Mentorship”!
Our guest this week is another hardcore Huntington Beach OG. A former pro snowboarder turned entrepreneur, he's had an impressive run across multiple industries over the past 20 years. From working as a physical therapist to repping for O’Neill Snow, his hustle never stopped. In 2004, after his cousin Brandon McGuinness (RIP) was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, he co-founded the F C Cancer Foundation—a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on early detection and prevention. As Executive Director and CEO, he’s dedicated his life to pushing the Foundation’s mission forward. We’re stoked to hear about his journey, the legacy he's building, and the future he’s shaping. Please welcome to the show, Mr. John "MUGS" McGuinness.
We sat down with the Billabong Surfers-Josie Prendergast, Shion Crawford, and Eithan Osborne. Thanks to Dane Jefferys, Keanu Asing, and Boardriders Cafe!!