A conversation with Dave "DAV0" Hegstrom_ SKATERBUILT
Our guest this week is a true legend.A pioneer from the golden era of surf, skate, and punk rock he lived at the heart of it all during the wild ride of the 80s and 90s. He’s the founder and driving force behind SkaterBuilt, a brand that’s took him around the globe with some of the most iconic Surfers and Skaters we know! With over 200 surfboards in his collection, he’s more than just a collector, he’s a living curator of Surf culture, preserving the soul and stories of our history!From backyard ramps to punk rock chaos, “DAVE-O” has lived it all. Raw, Real, and Loud, and though he’s faced serious health challenges, he is now on the road to recovery after heart failure. But he’s still here, still standing, and still charging with the same fire he’s always had.We’re beyond honored to have him with us, in person today, the one and only, Dave “DAVE-O” Hegstrom.
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A conversation with Lorin ELY_McGregor_The KRAFT_O'neill Sportswear
Our guest this week is a shredder and a craftsman. He spent 10 years at Newport Surf N Sport, working his way up from a grom to running the store. His creative journey took off at 7Diamonds, where he worked as a graphic artist and designer, handling everything from catalog layouts to curating photo shoots, and even managing the design team.He later became the head boardshort designer at O’Neill, bringing his vision and passion to one of the industry’s most iconic brands. But his creativity didn’t stop there. With a deep love for surfboards and a strong design background, he naturally evolved into a talented shaper, crafting custom boards under his own label, The Kraft Surfboards.We’re stoked to welcome to the show, Lorin “Ely” McGregor!
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Conversations at CARV Expo
We got to sit down with Tess & Travis Booth of Distant LocalKolohe "BROTHER" Andino of StekoLG Shaw of WRV Raul Pinto of Satellite BoardshopKekoa Cazimero of AVVA Thanks Josh Rifkin, CARV Expo and Surfer Magazine
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A conversation with Marc Beaty
Our guest this week has been shaping the tech side of the Surf Industry for over 25 years. His journey began in 2000 with tech support and customer service at Swell.com, and soon after, he made his mark at Surfline, starting in ad sales and eventually leading the charge in media innovation.By 2005, he was driving the evolution of Surfline’s online video content, long before they were known for anything beyond surf forecasts and cams. He helped build out their media channels from the ground up : YouTube, social media, and working on iconic projects like Wave of the Winter.But his most groundbreaking contribution? The creation of Surfline’s Auto-Editing and Tracker technology. The innovation that became Surfline Sessions. This tool revolutionized how surfers capture and relive their rides, earned a SIMA Award, and remains one of Surfline’s most successful and beloved products to date.Please welcome to the show our longtime friend and visionary in surf tech, Mr. Marc Beaty!
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A conversation with Tatiana Weston-Webb_A Marble in the Jar
Our guest this week is a powerhouse in the world of surfing. Born in Brazil and now based in the beautiful island of Kauai, Hawaii. She made waves early in her career, earning the title of Rookie of the Year in 2015 and has since gone on to secure four Championship Tour wins. She proudly represented Brazil in both the 2020 and 2024 Summer Olympics, bringing home a silver medal, and added another prestigious title to her name by becoming the ISA World Surfing Games Champion in 2023. Taking a step away from competition, she recently turned her creative energy toward storytelling with her film “A Marble in a Jar" . Please welcome to the show the incredibly talented, resilient, and inspiring Tatiana ‘Tati’ Guimarães Weston-Webb!”
New Zealand