The Kyle Thiermann Show

This podcast is with one of one of my great surfing heroes. Peter Mel (@Peter_Mel) is the 2011 Big Wave World Champion and the 2013 Mavericks Invitational Surfing Champion and a broadcaster for the World Surf League. …

Amy Baldwin has been on this podcast many times because she’s just the best. She is a Sex and Relationship Coach trained in both the Somatica® and Hakomi Method, Certified Sex Educator, as well as co-owner of a …

Clayton Vila is an X Games medalist skier, award-winning director, and innovator in the realm of street-skiing. It’s wild shit.

While working the pro-skier circuit, he began directing his own ski movies, then quickly …

If you dig this conversation with Chris Ryan, Ph.D and want more, he’s also featured in episodes 48, 79, 109, and 206.

Christopher’s work has been featured just about everywhere, including: MSNBC, Fox News, CNN, NPR, The …

This damn fine podcast is with a man who has worked as a producer, writer, van builder, winemaker, experiential designer, and restaurant owner. His …

Tyler Fox is a Maverick’s big wave surfer, entrepreneur, and tiny home dweller. His magazine, Santa Cruz Waves, has been a fixture of the surf community for over a decade. Ever the inventor, Tyler recently pivoted his …

Katie Hendricks, Ph.D. is an evolutionary catalyst, contextual disruptor and freelance mentor who has been a pioneer in the field of body …

At age 24, Charlie Hart became the 10th employee at RXBAR, the protein bar company known for its clean branding and "No BS" campaigns. A natural marketer, Hart quickly rose to lead the brand’s marketing and growth, …

Whew, this was an intense one. But good. And helpful, I hope. In this episode, Sara Russell (@Betheradicalway) and I explore the underworld of …

Steve Coletta has been shaping surfboards since 1967. The Santa Cruz legend has shaped more than 30,000 surfboards under the name Natural Curves …

Anupa Asokan [uh-new-puh uh-soak-in] is an avid waterwoman and ocean advocate dedicated to protecting our marine environment. She previously worked for the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the World …

Mark Divine (@realmarkdivine) is a tough one to pin down. And I like that. As a Navy SEAL Commander and Zen meditation practitioner, Divine weaves between worlds of Eastern spirituality and Western militance. This was …

The first thing that struck me about William Padilla-Brown was the power and velocity of his speech. It was as if he had more ideas inside him than …

My buddy Dylan Sohngen is one of the coolest guys I know. Cool… What exactly do I mean by that? It’s usually synonymous with vague detachment. A kind …

We are in the midst of a psychedelic revolution. It’s here. Now the question is whether or not we can approach the conversation with nuance—not …

Madame Gandhi is an award-winning artist and activist known for her uplifting, percussive electronic music and positive message about gender liberation and personal power. She began producing music in 2015, after her …

Zac Cirivello is the Operations Manager of Fly Ranch, a 3,800-acre ranch 12 miles north of Burning Man’s Black Rock City home base in Northern Nevada. Abiding by Burning Man's 10 core principles, Fly Ranch is an …

Kolohe Andino (@koloheandino22) is a top five world tour surfer from San Clemente, CA. Also a very thoughtful dude. This episode was recorded back in …

Scott Norton (@swhnorton) is a venture capitalist and MUD\WTR board member. He previously co-founded Sir Kensington's—the brand that’s best known for making condiments with character. At Sir Kensington’s, he raised over …

Nik Strong-Cvetich is the Director of Save The Waves, global nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting coastal resources through a unique combination of protected areas, economics and direct action. He’s also I …

Ross Gay is one of my favorite poets. As we talk about in the podcast, The Book of Delights helped me through a lot when I was living in my RV. (But …

This podcast is with Jed Smith, a journalist who has written for Stab Magazine, The Surfers Journal, The Guardian, Vice, The Australian, and is the …

David Satori (@davidsatori) is one of the Beats Antique trio and co-creator of the band, Dirtwire. Born in Burlington VT, David was inspired by the rich local music scene and started playing guitar and drums at the age …

This episode is with Sara Russell (@betheradicalway). Sara is a relationship coach, dancer, taoist and co-host of a new podcast called Trends w/ …

This episode is with East Forest, (@Eastforest) a musician who uses sound to guide audiences through psychedelic states of consciousness. I attended one of East Forest’s concerts, then sat down with him for this …

Hello friends! Would anyone like to join me on a one year no beer (or alcohol) challenge? We begin July 1, 2022-June 30, 2023. I threw this up on my …

A decade ago, Mike McCune refitted an old fishing trawler and began running Alaska’s first long-distance surf charters. The man resurrected a boat, …

Nathan Riley M.D.(@nathanrileyobgyn) trained and worked as a conventional medical doctor. However, he decided to turn to a more holistic approach …

Dede Flemming is the co-founder of The Do Lab and Lightning in A Bottle. Dede's passion for facilitating creativity and actualizing the artistic …

Rachel Anticoli is a Registered Nurse currently working in hospice and palliative care. She started her Nursing career in the Emergency/Trauma Room, …

Raised in San Francisco, Stephen Page (@SlightlyStevo) is a surfer, diver, builder, and adventurer who recently completed a solo 840-mile kayak trip …

Justin Lee (@BigIsleBoy24) is a professional bowhunter and spearfisherman from the Big Island of Hawaii.  

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Koa Smith (@koasmith) is a professional surfer from Kauai, Hawaii. He is widely known as getting the longest barrel ever at Skeleton Bay, Namibia. In the new film, Resurfacing, Koa dives into a traumatic brain injury …

Raghu Kiran Appasani, MD (@rappasani) lives with a constant curiosity to understand and enhance the human experience, which he does as an integrative psychiatrist, entrepreneur, and neuroscientist. The ethos of his …

Justin Swartz (@surfboardsbyjustinswartz) is a surfboard shaper from Venice, CA.

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Dersu Rhodes (@Dersurhodes) is the former Creative Director at Vice and now leads my department at MUD\WTR as the VP of Brand. dersurhodes.com

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Brenden Ruh (@SCMedicinals) is the founder of Santa Cruz Medicinals and the dude who convinced me to start this podcast.

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Sara Russell (@Betheradicalway) is a Skills For Change Coach and Qi Gong instructor who helps her clients analyze behaviors, relationships, and …

Ryan is a physical therapist based in Santa Cruz, CA. He is a level one neurofit practitioner and owner of Dewitt Physical therapy. He is a lifelong athlete, physics geek and gym rat. Ryan’s approach to rehabilitating …

Ben Edwards (@Bengrowsup) surfer, climber, bike trail builder, & holds a Masters in Environmental Science from Bren School at UCSB.

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Nora Vasconcellos (@Noravexplorer) is a professional skateboarder from Oceanside, California. She was Adidas' first female pro skateboarder, won a World Championship, and won Transworld's Reader's Choice Female Award.

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Dylan Snyder (Snydes__)was born and raised in western Montana where he lives a simple life. He is passionate about surfing, snowboarding, hunting, and conservation. He formally worked at Backcountry Hunters and Anglers …

Matt Myers is a former pro surfer, he worked as the Rip Curl Team Manager for over a decade, and recently launched Myers Surf Mentorship, a coaching …

Jeremy Jones (@Jeremyjones) is an American professional snowboarder known for big mountain freeriding and is the founder of his own freeride-oriented …

Jon Rose (@jon_rose) created his global humanitarian organization Waves for Water with a simple mission: to bring clean drinking water to everyone …

Pat Gudauskas (@patrickgud) formally qualified for the Championship Tour at Sunset beach in 2009. His versatile approach served him well during his …

Chris Keener heads up the burgeoning film and video mouthpiece within MUD\WTR known as MUD\FILMS. As founder and principal of two production …

Kevin Grunewald (kjgrunewald@gmail.com) is a Colorado-based conservationist, hunter, and angler. His winding career path in conservation biology has …

Mariana G. Figueiro, Ph.D., is Director of the Lighting Research Center (LRC) and Professor of Architecture at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Dr. …

Jesse Horton is a sculptor. Raised in Bermuda and Colorado, he now spends time with his wife between Hawaii and Colorado.  Having also worked as a …

Shane Heath is the Founder & CEO of the coffee alternative MUD\WTR. You can follow him on Instagram @somanypossibilities

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Steve Rinella (@SteveRinella) is the host of the Netflix Original series MeatEater and The MeatEater Podcast. He's also the author of six books dealing with wildlife, hunting, fishing and wild game cooking, including …

Leela Kalow and Dean Yerushalmy are the only two people in Santa Cruz, California teaching classes based on the work and philosophies of Ido Portal under his direct guidance in his Mentorship Program. Their practice …

Lindsey Locke has worked in the health and wellness space for the better part of the last decade. Starting as an athlete herself, Lindsey understood the importance of movement and the somatic experience from a young age.

Ethan Estess is a Californian artist, surfer, and marine scientist who communicates about the challenges facing the ocean through sculpture. He holds …

Dr. Jim Fadiman is considered America's wisest and most respected authority on psychedelics and their use. In 1974 he co-founded the Institute for …

Rachel Anticoli is a Registered Nurse currently working in hospice and palliative care. She started her Nursing career in the Emergency/Trauma Room, …

Sara Russell (@Betheradicalway) is a Skills For Change Coach and Qi Gong instructor who helps her clients analyze behaviors, relationships, and …

Jamie Mitchell is 10x Molokai to Oahu Paddleboard World Champion, 2x ISA World SUP Distance World Champion, and a Professional Big Wave Surfer on the …

Hunter Maats is the author of The Straight-A Conspiracy and co-host of Mixed Mental Arts with Bryan Callan.

Hunter Maats is the author of The Straight-A Conspiracy and co-host of Mixed Mental Arts with Bryan Callan.

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Keahi de Aboitiz is a 4x kitesurfing world champion and Patagonia surf ambassador. Jamie Mitchell is a 10x paddle-boarding world champion and big …

Ben Kneppers is a Co-Founder of Bureo Inc., an emerging company operating between Chile and the California focused on creating innovative solutions …

Shane Heath (@SoManyPossibilities) is the founder of the coffee alternative company, Mud/Wtr.

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At twenty-six Mark Devine graduated as Honor Man (#1-ranked trainee) of SEAL BUD/S class number 170. Mark served for nine years total on active duty and eleven as a Reserve SEAL, retiring as Commander in 2011. His …

Peter Allison is a safari guide and author of several humor books including 'Whatever You Do, Don't Run' and 'Don't Look behind You.'

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Kyle, Matt and Austin are some of my oldest surf buddies. Enjoy.

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ack Harrison is a wilderness survival skills expert, primitive arts teacher, and bow hunter.

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Amy Baldwin is a Sex and Relationship Coach trained in both the Somatica® and Hakomi Method, Certified Sex Educator, lead educator for Uberlube, as well as co-owner of a mother-daughter owned online pleasure boutique …

After serving 14 years in prison, 90 days of which were in solitary confinement, Chris Buroughs is now the director of Garden 31, a group that works …

Rick Doblin, PhD, (@rickdoblin) is the founder and executive director of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS). He …

Sara Russell (@Betheradicalway) is a Skills For Change Coach and Qi Gong instructor who helps her clients analyze behaviors, relationships, and …

Larken Rose is an anarchist and author of the book, The Most Dangerous Superstition. He was sentenced to 15 months in prison for willful failure to …

Dr. Ted Achacoso a polymath who has one of the highest IQs ever measured (range 186-210, among world’s top 5). He’s an internationally renowned …

Zach Schwarzbach is an attorney specializing in criminal defense. He worked as a Public Defender for 11 years. In 2019, Zach opened his own practice in Santa Cruz, where he has worked his entire career. He has tried …

Ben Greenfield is a Coach, Author, Speaker, Ironman Triathlete, and host of the podcast Ben Greenfield Fitness.

Mark Healey is a professional big wave surfer and spearfisherman.

Chris Ryan is the author of Sex At Dawn and …

Peter Mel (@Peter_Mel) is the 2011 Big Wave World Champion and the 2013 Mavericks Invitational Surfing Champion. He is also a broadcaster for the …

Jeremiah Klein (@miahklein) is the senior staff photographer at Surfline and creator and innovator for Vissla surf apparel brand.

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Elena Hight (@elenahight) is the first snowboarder, male or female, to land a double backside alley-oop rodeo at the Winter X Games. She went on to attend two Winter Olympics and recently released her own film, Blank …

Molly S. (@mollyscreentime) is a comedian from Santa Cruz, CA.

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Grant Washburn is one of the leading spokesman for the wave Mavericks. It is widely known that Washburn has put in more time at Mavericks than anyone. He was a finalist in the Contest in 2004, 2006, and 2008.

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Wilem Banks (@WilemBanks) is a professional surfer from Santa Cruz, CA. 

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Shems Heartwell is a guide and facilitator who specializes in personal and relational empowerment. His work goes to the core of what is needed for embodied transformation by integrating the physical, mental, sexual, …

Dane Anderson (@danishanderson) is a professional surfer form Carmel, CA. Malachai Boyce (@routeonesurfboards) is a surfboard shaper from Carmel, CA. 

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Matt Taibbi ( is an American author, journalist, and podcaster. He has reported on finance, media, politics, and sports. He is a contributing editor …

Dr. Paul Saladino (@CarnivoreMD) is the leading authority on the science and application of the carnivore diet. He has used this diet to reverse …

Manu Koenig (@Manuforsupervisor) is running for 1st district Santa Cruz County Supervisor. In this conversation we talk about the homeless crisis, …

Ian Stokes is a surfboard shaper and Montana river surfer.

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Shane Heath (@SoManyPossibilities) is the founder of the coffee alternative company, Mud/Wtr.

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Charles Post (@Charles_Post) is an ecologist and filmmaker drawn to stories anchored to the confluence of society’s relationship with wild and …

In this episode my friend Erik Rist interviews me about the inner workings of this podcast. 

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Steve Rinella (@SteveRinella) is the host of the Netflix Original series MeatEater and The MeatEater Podcast. He's also the author of six books dealing with wildlife, hunting, fishing and wild game cooking, including …

Tim Cahill is one of the founders of Outside, author of its long-running "Out There" column, and an editor-at-large. He's the author of nine books, …

Peter is the founder of Attia Medical, PC, a medical practice with offices in San Diego and New York City, focusing on the applied science of longevity.

Peter trained for five years at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in …

Hank Thompson (@instahankthompson) is a comedian, animator, and podcast host. He worked at The Young Turks editing comedy programs, primarily The Jimmy Dore Show, eventually becoming the Head of Publishing. He currently …

Joshua Been (@JoshuaBeen) had no shortage of outdoor adventures that cultivated his appreciation for the natural world. Drawing since he could manage …

Matt Rott (@matthewrott) is a surfer, climber, mountain biker, and staff writer at Magic Seaweed. He travels all year long seeking out new waves and …

Anya Kaats (@Anya.kaats) is a writer and podcaster determined to redefine the way we think about and construct the world around us. She hosts two podcasts, A Millennial's Guide to Saving the World and Whore Rapport, …

Kevin Grunewald (kjgrunewald@gmail.com) is a Colorado-based conservationist, hunter, and angler. His winding career path in conservation biology has …

Jamie Kilstein (@thejamiekilstein) is an American writer, radio host, and stand-up comic. He made his debut television appearance on Conan and has been seen on The Joe Rogan Experience, MSNBC's Up with Chris Hayes, …

Mark Titus (www.augustisland.com) is an award-winning filmmaker and founder of August Island Pictures in Seattle. In 2014 Mark Titus helmed THE BREACH – an award-winning feature documentary about wild salmon. Mark Titus …

Jon Rose (@jon_rose) created his global humanitarian organization Waves for Water with a simple mission: to bring clean drinking water to everyone …

Dacher Keltner’s research focuses the biological and evolutionary origins of compassion, awe, love, beauty, power, social class, and inequality. He …

Lawrence Lessig (@Lessig) is an American academic, attorney, and political activist. He is the Roy L. Furman Professor of Law at Harvard Law School …

A member of the Playboy print team since 2015, James Rickman (@Jhrickman) previously served as managing editor of PAPER magazine. Before that he juggled many short-lived editorial jobs while playing in bands based in …

Jody David Armour is the Roy P. Crocker Professor of Law at the University of Southern California and author of Negrophobia and Reasonable Racism: The Hidden Costs of Being Black in America.

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They call him the Bitter Buddha, comedian Eddie Pepitone (@eddiepep) is a master of the dark art of comedy. Hailed as a modern day cross between …

Matt Myers (@mr_mattmyers) is a former pro surfer and current Rip Curl Team and Events Manager. 

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Rick Hanson, Ph.D., (@Rickhansonphd) is a psychologist and New York Times best-selling author. He’s been an invited speaker at NASA, Oxford, …

Kimi (@Kimmy_Swimmy) has gone on to become the United States National Spearfishing Champion, a certified culinary chef, an award winning artist and a …

Ben Moon (@BenMoon) is an adventure, lifestyle, and portrait photographer whose vibrant images have graced the pages of Patagonia catalogues for the past 18 years. In recent years, he has shifted his focus to …

Kurt Braunohler (@kurtbraunohler) is an American comedian and writer. He has appeared on Comedy Central, This American Life, and Radiolab. In 2017, …

Dr. Wallace “J.” Nichols (@wallacejnichols) is a scientist, wild water advocate, movement-maker, and author of the New York Times best seller book – …

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Chris Cote is a “professional action sports personality.” He got his start as a competitive surfer and skateboarder before he was the editor of …

Hunter Maats is the author of The Straight-A Conspiracy and co-host of Mixed Mental Arts with Bryan Callan.

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Bryan Callen is a stand-up comedian, actor, writer and podcaster. He studied acting at the Beverly Hills Playhouse. Callen initiated his career as one of the original cast members on the sketch comedy series MADtv. …

Jake Muise is a professional hunter and the Co-Founder of Maui Nui Venison.

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Albee Layer is a professional surfer from Maui, Hawaii. 

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Christopher and his work have been featured just about everywhere, including: MSNBC, Fox News, CNN, NPR, The New York Times, The Times of London, Playboy, The Washington Post, Time, Newsweek, The Atlantic, Outside, El …

Shems was also a guest on this podcast in episodes #121 and #148.

Shems Heartwell is a guide and facilitator who specializes in personal and relational empowerment. His work goes to the core of what is needed for …

Amy Baldwin is a Sex and Relationship Coach trained in both the Somatica® and Hakomi Method, Certified Sex Educator, lead educator for Uberlube, as well as co-owner of a mother-daughter owned online pleasure boutique …

Before founding IMPACT in the late ’70’s, Eric earned an MFA from UCLA in motion pictures and taught film writing and production at the Art Center …

Sharon Duggan, an environmentalist lawyer, with an emphasis on forestry regulation has successfully taken on both private and public entities, …

James Eledge is a hunters safety educator and NRA member.

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Raised in San Francisco, Stephen Page is a surfer, diver, builder, and adventurer who recently completed a solo 840-mile kayak trip of the …

Anya Kaats is a writer and podcaster determined to redefine the way we think about and construct the world around us. She hosts two podcasts, A Millennial's Guide to Saving the World and Whore Rapport, where she has …

Abby Martin is an American journalist and presenter of The Empire Files, an investigative news program on the satellite network teleSUR and YouTube. She was formerly the host of Breaking the Set on the Russian network …

Ever wanted to know the best spots to surf in Morocco? How about useful words or the correct way to eat bread in a tagine? In this special episode of

Ahmed Jadli is a Moroccan historian who lives in the historic town of Essouiara, Morocco. 

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Hotman is a professional surfer from Morocco who travels to Mavericks when it gets XXL. 

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Saad Abid is a professional surfer and environmentalist from Morocco. His organization, Bahri, has galvanized thousands of Moroccans to participate …

Tori Borelli is a nutritionist and author of the Mexican keto cookbook.

Josh Hall is a professional surfboard shaper from San Diego, CA.

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Brenden Ruh is the founder of Santa Cruz Medicinals and is the fine gentleman who told me to start this podcast.

Lindsey Locke has worked in the …

Aaron Alexander has over 14 years of experience as a manual therapist and movement coach working with Hollywood celebrities, professional athletes, …

David Karr is the Co-Founder of Guayakí Yerba Mate. 

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Terry Campion is the host of the Off The Lip Radio Show and owner of the Santa Cruz Boardroom.

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Jody David Armour is the Roy P. Crocker Professor of Law at the University of Southern California and author of Negrophobia and Reasonable Racism: The Hidden Costs of Being Black in America.

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Kaj Larsen is an American journalist, correspondent, and producer who has worked for Vice News, CNN, NowThis News and Current TV. 

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Manu Koenig is running for 1st district Santa Cruz County Supervisor. In this conversation we talk about the homeless crisis, affordable housing, and …

Randy Garrett is a spearfisherman, surfer, mushroom hunter, and math teacher. During this conversation Randy and his son, Jasper, tell the story of getting lost in the Sierras while on a mushroom hunt.

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Kyle Kingsbury is a retired American professional mixed martial artist. A professional competitor from 2006-2014, Kingsbury also formerly competed for King of the Cage and was a cast member of Spike TV's The Ultimate …

Josh Humbert arrived in French Polynesia at age two and is thus deeply connected to Tahitian culture. His lifelong love of the ocean has led him to …

Simon Rex also known as Dirt Nasty, is an American entertainer. Rising to fame as an MTV VJ, Rex later became an actor known for What I Like About You, Scary Movie 3, 4, and 5, and National Lampoon's Pledge This!. He …

Lindsey Locke has worked in the health and fitness industry for the better part of the last decade. With an undergraduate degree from UC Santa Cruz in Legal Studies, Lindsey has long since been interested in criminal …

Julián and Joaquín Azulay (Gauchos del Mar) are two argentine brothers who made a trip through the American Continent on a truck starting from Los …

Tareq Azim is a 6x Mixed Martial Arts World Champion Head Coach, Head of off-season Development of NFL,UFC, RWL and MLB standouts, competitive product of Wild Card Boxing- Juan Carlos Martinez/ Freddie Roach, American …

Charles Eisenstein is a public speaker, gift economy advocate, and the author of several books including The Ascent of Humanity, Sacred Economics, …

Reece Pacheco is Executive Director of WSL Pure, the sustainability and ocean conservation arm of World Surf League. 

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Jordy Smith is a professional surfer from South Africa. He is currently ranked #6 on the World Surf League. 

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Jason Harrow is Chief Council at Equal Citizens and host of the Versus Trump podcast. Harrow is a magna cum laude graduate of Harvard Law School, …

Dean Yerushalmy and Leela Kalow are the only two people in Santa Cruz, California teaching the Ido Portal Method under his direct guidance in his …

Albee Layer is a professional surfer from Maui, Hawaii.

Nora Vasconcellos is a professional skateboarder from Oceanside, California. She was Adidas' first female pro skateboarder, won a World Championship, and won …

Ben Horton has based his career on being able to go places that other people either cannot, or don’t want to go. From thousands of feet underwater to the most remote regions in the arctic, Ben’s passion is to use …

Elliot is a senior scientist at The Good Food Institute. He holds a bachelor's degree in behavioral neuroscience from Lehigh University and a Ph.D. …

Andy Macdonald (@AndyMac720) has been crowned as skateboarding’s World Champion for nine years in the World Cup Skateboarding Series. He has competed in every X Games since its inception and owns 23 medals. Known for …

Kyle Buthman is an Award Winning filmmaker from Santa Cruz, CA. As a lifelong surfer, his experience growing up in and around the water has greatly …

MUD\WTR is an amalgam of organic, earth-grown ingredients lauded by cultures old and young around the world for their health and performance …

The Young Turks (TYT) is the largest online news show in the world. It serves as the flagship program of the TYT Network, a multi-channel network of …

Mickey Avalon is an American rapper from Hollywood, California. His debut self-titled solo album was released on Interscope/Shoot to Kill Records in …

Alan Lovewell is the founder of Real Good Fish. Real Good Fish is a community of fishermen that use sustainable catch methods and do weekly …

Nat Young was world-ranked #8 and ASP Rookie of the Year in 2013. Young was born (1991) and raised on the Westside of Santa Cruz, and started riding waves on a bodyboard at age 5. He is currently rated #2 on the WQS.

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Moshe Kasher. Comedian. Child Genius. Jew. Jew Comedian. OBGYN. Pleasure center. Good tipper. Guiding light. Beefcake.

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Nicole is a certified Transformational Breath® facilitator. Transformational Breath® is a style of connected breathing that incorporates body …

Simon Rex also known as Dirt Nasty, is an American entertainer. Rising to fame as an MTV VJ, Rex later became an actor known for What I Like About You, Scary Movie 3, 4, and 5, and National Lampoon's Pledge This!. He …

From Ventana: We incorporate historic and exotic reclaimed woods from our upcycle partners, such as guitar offcuts, boat hulls, floor boards, even …

Steve Hawk (@stevehawk6211) was the Editor of Surfer magazine from 1990 to 1998, and a Contributing Editor since 2004.

Steve moved on to become the editorial director of Surfline/Swell.com, from 1999 to 2001, he then …

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Kelly Brogan, M.D. is a holistic women’s health psychiatrist, author of the NY Times Bestselling book, A Mind of Your Own

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Ben Greenfield is a Coach, Author, Speaker, Ironman Triathlete, and host of the podcast Ben Greenfield Fitness.

Mark Healey is a professional big wave surfer and spearfisherman.

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Peter is the founder of Attia Medical, PC, a medical practice with offices in San Diego and New York City, focusing on the applied science of longevity.

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Ian O'Hollaren is the founder of Seaquoia Wild Seaweeds. Tyler Fox is a professional surfer and founder of Santa Cruz Waves Magazine. 

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Amy Baldwin is a Somatic Sex and Relationship Coach (trained in the Somatica® Method), Certified Sex Educator, sales trainer and educator for Uberlube, as well as co-owner of a mother-daughter owned pleasure boutique …

Nik Strong-Cvetich is the Director of Save The Waves, global nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting coastal resources through a unique …

Shane Dorian and Mark Healey are professional big wave surfers from Hawaii. This podcast was recorded around a campfire while on a hunting trip.

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In 1993, Jeff Denholm was working as a fisherman when he lost his right arm to a trawler’s driveshaft off the coast of Alaska. After surviving the …

Jake Muise is a professional hunter and the Co-Founder of Maui Nui Venison. 

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Shems Heartwell is a guide and facilitator who specializes in personal and relational empowerment. His work goes to the core of what is needed for embodied transformation by integrating the physical, mental, sexual, …

Brenden Ruh is the founder of Santa Cruz Medicinals and is the dude who told me to start this podcast.

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Mike Bonanno from The Yes Men raises awareness about social and political issues through comedy. To date, the duo have produced three films: The Yes …

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Leo Flowers is an LA based stand-up comedian and host of the podcast Before You Kill Yourself.

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Matt Myers is a former pro surfer and current Rip Curl Team and Events Manager. 

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Kai Lenny is a professional surfer from Hawaii. Jeff Clark discovered Mavericks. 

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Ian Urbina is an investigative reporter based in Washington. His most recent series, The Outlaw Ocean, chronicles a diversity of crimes offshore, including the killing of stowaways, sea slavery, intentional dumping, …

Nic Von Rupp is a professional surfer from Portugal. Seth De Roulet is a professional surf photographer who lives in Santa Barbara, CA. 

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Matt Taibbi is a writer for Rolling Stone who has reported on politics, media, finance, and sports. Taibbi has authored several books, including of …

Dr. Adi Jaffe has been approaching recovery from addiction differently since the days of his own struggles. Through his research, clinical work and his own treatment center, Alternatives, he has been bringing this …

Ron Finley is a proponent of urban gardening and is known for giving a TED talk on gangster gardening that has been seen by over 3 million people.

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Myra Finkelstein’s research focuses on human impacts to wildlife with an emphasis on contaminant-induced effects.

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Cory Jones is a pro skater and Co-Founder of One With Nature.

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Kassia Meador is a professional longboarder from Los Angeles, CA.

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Stiv is a waste and plastic pollution expert who frequently asked to speak on Solutions to the vexing inefficiencies in the materials economy all …

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Eddie Ifft has been called one of the most underrated comics in America by the Onion and has proudly told jokes around the world to sold-out crowds …

Darryl "Flea" Virostko is a professional "big wave" surfer from Santa Cruz, California. He graduated from Santa Cruz High School in 1991. He is a …

Zach Weisberg is the Publisher and Editor in Chief of The Inertia. A former editor at SURFER Magazine, Weisberg's work has been featured in The New York Times, Esquire, Forbes, Nylon, The Surfer's Journal, O, The Oprah …

Hunter Maats is the author of The Straight-A Conspiracy and co-host of Mixed Mental Arts with Bryan Callan. 

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Simon Rex also known as Dirt Nasty, is an American entertainer. Rising to fame as an MTV VJ, Rex later became an actor known for What I Like About You, Scary Movie 3, 4, and 5, and National Lampoon's Pledge This!. He …

Dave “Nelly” Nelson is a globally published veteran surf and skate photographer with countless magazine covers and spreads to his name. After spending years as a senior photographer at TransWorld Surf Magazine, Dave now …

Ceara Lynch and Alexandra Snow are well-known adult entertainers who specialize in fetish porn. 

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Words from Malachi: Shaping is my passion and my art.  My goal is to make high-performance surfboards for the surfer that has no boundaries, and a need to push the limits of their ability across the globe.  Furthermore, …

Adam Skolnick (@AdamSkolnick) has written for the New York Times, Playboy, Outside, ESPN.com, BBC.com, Salon.com, Men’s Health, Wired, and Travel + …

Gemita Samarra (25) is a model, stunt woman, writer, producer and founder of My Name is Human, a social enterprise working globally with displaced …

Shems Heartwell is a guide and facilitator who specializes in personal and relational empowerment. His work goes to the core of what is needed for embodied transformation by integrating the physical, mental, sexual, …

Chad Nelson is the CEO of Surfrider. 

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Tom Powers is a lifelong spearfisherman and was one of the early pioneers at Mavericks. He now works as a realtor for Seabright Morgage in Santa Cruz, CA.

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Kevin Johnson is the founder and CEO of Zero Gravity Institute in Austin, TX. Zero Gravity is a state of the art floatation center and private research facility. He is also the designer and manufacturer of Zero Gravity …

Foster Gamble and Kimberly Carter Gamble are the creators of the documentary THRIVE: What on Earth will it Take? The controversial movie was translated into 27 languages and at the time of this podcast has more than 82 …

Raam's father was a prominent Iranian environmentalist who was arrested and interrogated for supposedly being a foreign spy. After he mysteriously died in prison, Raam and his brother decided to pressure the Iranian …

Amy Baldwin is a Somatic Sex and Relationship Coach (trained in the Somatica® Method), Certified Sex Educator, sales trainer and educator for Uberlube, as well as co-owner of a mother-daughter owned pleasure boutique …

Mark Sponsler's website Stormsurf.com has been the one and only surf forecast source for all variations of the Mavericks surf contest. It has also …

This is a short story I wrote for Adventure Sports Network about pro surfer, Ramon Navarro, and a land conservation success. Enjoy!

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Abby Martin is an American journalist and presenter of The Empire Files, an investigative news program on the satellite network teleSUR and YouTube. She was formerly the host of Breaking the Set on the Russian network …

Damien Hobgood is a professional surfer from Satellite Beach, Florida.

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Dr. Jim Fadiman is considered America's wisest and most respected …

Dr. Wallace "J" Nichols - called “Keeper of the Sea" by GQ Magazine, “a visionary" by Outside Magazine and a "water warrior" by AQUATICS …

Kyle Kingsbury is a retired American professional mixed martial artist. A professional competitor from 2006-2014, Kingsbury also formerly competed for King of the Cage and was a cast member of Spike TV's The Ultimate …

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Chris Cote is a “professional action sports personality.” He got his start as a competitive surfer and skateboarder before he was the editor of Transworld Surf Magazine. Today, Chris is a commentator for the World Surf …

Ben Horton has based his career on being able to go places that other people either cannot, or don’t want to go.  From thousands of feet underwater to the most remote regions in the arctic, Ben’s passion is to use …

Taylor White is a UC Santa Cruz graduate researcher studying the population dynamics of pinto abalone in Southeast Alaska. She works closely with the …

Jamie Mitchell is 10X Molokai to Oahu paddleboard champion as well as one of the best big wave surfers in the world. 

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Justin Lee (@BigIsleBoy24) is a professional bowhunter and spearfisherman from the Big Island of Hawaii.  

Kahi Pacarro is the Executive Director of Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii. The organization is run by a small team of dedicated staff and supported by …

Aaron Alexander (@AlignPodcast) is the host of Align Podcast. He is a rolfer and movement coach as well as an explorer in tantric sex realm. 

Ryan Duffy is a journalist and correspondent best known for his work with Vice Media, including accompanying Dennis Rodman and the Harlem Globetrotters on a visit to North Korea in 2013. In October 2015, as part of a …

Clint Kimmons (@ClintKimmons) is a professional triathlete and big wave surfer from Australia. 

Albee Layer ( live.fast.die.old ) is a professional surfer from Maui, Hawaii. 

Rob Machado is not just one of the world’s greatest surfers, he’s also one of the sport’s most recognizable characters -- a living icon who continues to expand the definition of what professional surfing is all about. …

Liz Clark (@captainlizclark) is a Patagonia Surf Ambassador and sailor. Her new book, Swell will be available April 1. 

I first got involved with Surfers Against Sewage way back in 1991, the year after it was formed. I was passionate about the nature, the environment …

Meg Haywood Sullivan is a photographer and environmentalist who splits her time between shooting campaigns and pushing for environmental stories …

Emily Penn has organized the largest ever community-led waste cleanup from a tiny Tongan island, trawled for micro plastics on a voyage through the Arctic Northwest Passage, rounded the planet on the record-breaking …

Rick Carter is a production designer and art director. He is known for his work in Forrest Gump, Amistad, A.I. Cast Away, War of the Worlds, What Lies Beneath, Jurassic Park, Avatar, and Back to the Future Part II and …

Fergal Smith is one of the most well-known professional surfers to come out of Ireland. He is also the owner of Moy Hill Farms, a permaculture farm …

Conner Wanders (@ConnerWanders) works for Onnit and is the host of the Pleasure Monkey podcast. He focuses on how to life the f*ck out of life!

Carlos Burle (@CarlosBurle) is a professional big wave surfer from Brazil. 

Amy Baldwin (@AmyPurePleasure) is a Somatic Sex and Relationship Coach (trained in the Somatica® Method), Certified Sex Educator, sales trainer and educator for Uberlube, as well as co-owner of a mother-daughter owned …

Toby Thierman (@TheTobes) has been traveling the world with a camera for over 15 years searching for the perfect frames and images. His adventures have brought him from Steven Spielberg sets to Cambodian mine fields. A …

Ernie Child is a Coast Guard Helicopter Rescue Swimmer. He is a certified EMT, operational fitness trainer, swiftwater rescue technician, high angle ropes rescue technician, advanced helicopter rescue technician, and …

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Marcus Eriksen (@5Gyers) is the co-founder of Leap Lab, as well as the Research Director and co-founder of the 5 Gyres Institute. He studies the global …

Peter Mel (@Peter_Mel) is the 2011/2012 Big Wave World Champion and the 2012.2013 Mavericks Invitational Surfing Champion. He is also a broadcaster for the World Surf League. 

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Adam Replogle (@Dumpling888) is known for his smooth style and powerful rail surfing. He is the winner of the 2002 Cold Water Classic and is …

Ryan Levinson is a sailor and known for his notable achievements in ocean adventure sports and emergency first response despite having an untreatable genetic disease that causes his muscles throughout his body to …

Christopher and his work have been featured just about everywhere, including: MSNBC, Fox News, CNN, NPR, The New York Times, The Times of London, Playboy, The Washington Post, Time, Newsweek, The Atlantic, Outside, El …

Ben Kneppers is a Co-Founder of Bureo Inc., an emerging company operating between Chile and the California focused on creating innovative solutions …

There are many reasons why improv theater has taken root in Santa Cruz and become a bona fide artistic tradition. Two of those reasons are named Clifford Henderson and Dixie Cox. Proud recipients of 2014 Gail Rich …

Justin Davis has worked as a paramedic/firefighter at Station 14 in San Jose since 2007. From 1999-2006 he worked for Cal Fire and was part of the Helitack crew from 2005-2006. He has also been part of the Urban Search …

Chris Malloy is an accomplished professional surfer and filmmaker. His films include 180 Degrees South, The Fishermans Son, Groundswell, Thicker Than …

Hans Cole is the Director of Environmental Campaigns and Advocacy at Patagonia. 

Velton Fry is an expert bow hunter and primitive arts teacher.

Greg Long (@GergLong) is 2X Big Wave Surfing World Champion. 

Are Frapwell (@AreFrapwell) is a 16-year-old professional surf photographer from La …

Carlos Duran is a radio host and expert in the plant medicine. 

Chilean big wave surfer Ramón Navarro (@SurfNavarro) grew up on the ocean, helping his father with his fishing business and learning to dive at an early age. Ramón has built his reputation on riding giant surf, and his …

Jock Sutherland is considered one of the 50 Greatest Surfers of All Time. The wave 'Jocko's on the North Shore of Oahu is named after him. 

Ceara Lynch & Alexandra Snow are well-known professional dominatrixes. @cearalynch @dominasnow

Don Mirra was born in Nuremberg, Germany to American parents with heritage ties to Scotland and Sicily. He holds a Bachelors of Science in …

Mick Fanning (@MFanno), is an Australian professional surfer. Fanning won the 2007, 2009 and 2013 ASP World Tour. 

Born and raised in Bellflower, California, Chris Carter graduated from the California State University at Long Beach with a degree in journalism. Formerly a freelance journalist and editor of "Surfing" magazine, Carter …

Alan Lovewell comes from a Cape Cod fishing family that dates back to whaling times. He grew up out on the water surfing, diving and sailing as often as possible. He move west to attend UC Santa Cruz, and upon …

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As a photographer + environmentalist, Meg Haywood Sullivan (@Meg_haywoodsullivan) splits her time between shooting campaigns and pushing for …

Duncan Trussell (@DuncanTrussell) is a stand-up comedian, writer, actor, and host of the podcast The Duncan Trussell Family Hour.

Born on the eastern shores of Hawai‘i, Cliff has dedicated most of his life towards discovering innovative means of environmental stewardship while …

Adam Skolnick (@AdamSkolnick) has written for the New York Times, Playboy, Outside, ESPN.com, BBC.com, Salon.com, Men’s Health, Wired, and Travel + …

Charles Post (@CharlesPost) is an ecologist, hunter, and filmmaker. Adam Foss (@Fossman88) is a professional bow hunter. 

Dr. James Fadiman is considered America's wisest and most respected authority on psychedelics and their use. In 1974 he co-founded the Institute for …

Albee Layer ( @live.fast.die.old ) is a professional surfer from Maui, Hawaii. 

Johnny Irwin ( @CitySurfProject ) is the Executive Director of City Surf Project. Their mission is to teach underserved youth from low-income communities in San Francisco valuable life skills through the sport of …

Amy Baldwin (@AmyPurePleasure) is a Sex Educator and Co-Owner of Pure Pleasure adult store in Santa Cruz, CA. She is also the Co-Host of the new …

Dr. Christopher Ryan is an American author best known for co-authoring the book Sex at Dawn. He received a B.A. in English and American literature in …

Randy Garrett is a spearfisherman, surfer, and math teacher. During this conversation, Randy blows our minds about the world of swell forecasting. 

Hank Gaskell (@hippiehanahank) is a professional surfer from Maui. He is also a bee keeper, spearfisherman, and world traveler.

Dr. Kevin Judice holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Texas A&M University and PhD in organic chemistry from the University of California, …

Casey and Ryan Higginbotham are twin brothers, California State Lifeguards, endurance athletes, and surfers. In a search to find true adventure, explore, and raise awareness to protect our amazing coastline they set out …

Christopher Ryan is an American author best known for co-authoring the book Sex at Dawn.

He received a B.A. in English and American literature in …

Cyrus Sutton (@cyrus_sutton) is an American director and professional surfer. Growing up in Southern California and dividing his time between the coast and mountains, Sutton's inventive approach to filmmaking became the …

Paige Alms (@paigealms) is the current Woman's Big Wave World Champion. She has been nominated 4 years in a row at the XXL Awards and won the …

Jaime Snyder is an educator, writer, filmmaker and singer-songwriter; co-Founder of the Buckminster Fuller Institute; and as Fuller's grandson, …

Nik Strong-Cvetich is the Executive Director of Save The Waves. The non-profit protects coastal ecosystems around the world in partnership with local communities, utilizing a unique combination of protected areas, …

David Scales host Surf Splendor a podcast about all things surfing. 

Kai Lenny (@kai_lenny) is 7x SUP world champion. He is also a professional big wave surfer, tow-in surfer, windsurfer, kitesurfer and celebrity watersports enthusiast. Lenny lives in Maui.  

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At one point, Gerry Powell owned the largest plastic surgery company in the world. He has since founded Rythmia, the first …

Nicole Rager is a breath work facilitator at Rythmia in Costa Rica. 

Dr. Jeff McNairy has worked in the health care field for over 25 years in a variety of medical environments.  As former director of …

Gail McNulty is the Executive Director of The Great Santa Cruz Trail Group (http://www.greatsantacruztrail.com/) 

Zane Schweitzer (@zaniac1) is 3X Master of The Ocean Winner and 2X Ultimate Waterman Winner

Ethan Roland is a founder of Terra Genesis International and the Regenerative Enterprise Institute. With on-the-ground experience in …

Trevor Carlson (@TrevorSvenCarlson) is a professional big wave surfer and 3x Performance of The Year Nominee. He also enjoys playing …

Lawrence Koh is the founder and CEO of International Diversified Products (IDP). Established in 1987, IDP is built on Lawrence’s commitment to a relationship-centered approach to business and is a …

Tom Lowe (@tomloweyo) is a professional big wave surfer from England. Sundaran Gillespie (@sendheron) is an accomplished boogie …

Big Island native Brandon Lee is raising organic Berkshire pigs sustainably, and his goal is to create the optimal pig for Hawaiian cooking.

To create a healthy environment, Lee uses an open pasture …

Born to a blue-collar family, Ben Wilkinson (@pitmove) was raised in a caravan at North Narrabeen. At 16, after outgrowing both the …

Thomas Morton (@BabyBalls69) is a writer, producer, and on camera correspondent for Vice. 

During his tenure at the magazine, …

Leah Dawson (@LeahLoves) is a professional surfer who is helping to create a new wave of women's surf culture. Originally from …

As a professional big-wave surfer, award-winning spear-fisherman, free-diver, photographer, filmmaker, and part-time Hollywood …

Justin Lee (@bigisleboy24) is a professional hunter and spear-fisherman from The Big Island. 

Shane Winsor (@shwinsor) holds multiple national titles as professional jump roper. Today he works for RPM Fitness, a company that …

Steve Hawk (@stevehawk6211) was the Editor of Surfer magazine from 1990 to 1998, and a Contributing Editor since 2004.

Steve moved on to become the editorial director of Surfline/Swell.com, from 1999 to …

Margaret Brown (@margaret13brown) earned her BA from Brown University in creative writing/modern culture and media and her MFA in …

Amy Baldwin (@AmyPurePleasure) is a Sex Educator and Co-Owner of Pure Pleasure adult store in Santa Cruz, CA. 

Matt Rosado (@MattRosado1) is a professional skydiver and wingsuit flyer.

Dr. Wallace "J." Nichols, called “Keeper of the Sea" by GQ Magazine and “a visionary" by Outside Magazine is an innovative, …

Nicolas Rios (@nicorios) is a Journalist for CNN Chile. He was the Producer for our most recent story on the Mapuche indigenous …

Dr. James Fadiman is considered America's wisest and most respected authority on psychedelics and their use. In 1974 he co-founded …

Randy Garrett is a spearfisherman, surfer, and mushroom hunter. During this conversation Randy blows our minds about the world of edible mushrooms. 

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Peter Mel (@Peter_Mel) is a broadcaster for the World Surf League. He was also the  2011/2012 Big Wave World Champion and the …

Melissa O'Reilly (@MostExtremeSwims) is a 2X World Champion Ice Swimmer. 

Charles Post (@charles_post) is a storyteller and ecologist with a passion for character-driven narratives, especially those woven …

Greg Long (@GergLong) is by any standard the sport’s most celebrated big wave surfer—and by those same standards the most …

Andy Hardy (hardywater@gmail.com) is an Emergency Trauma Nurse at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center and served as a medic at the …

Evan Marks is the Founder and Director of The Ecology Center (@theecologycenter.) with his background in permaculture and …

Andy Macdonald (@AndyMac720) has been crowned as skateboarding’s World Champion for nine years in the World Cup Skateboarding Series. He has competed in every X Games since its inception and owns 23 …

Trace Dominguez (@tracedominguez ) is a professional geek for Discovery Communications who constantly seeks interesting stories in …

Frank Solomon (@franksolomon) is a South African professional big wave surfer and the star of the latest Red bull Media Film, Let's …

Tyler Fox hales from the cold water and powerful waves of Santa Cruz, California. He has been fortunate enough to travel throughout …

As a Scientist with the Fishery Solutions Center, Kendra conducts cutting edge research that drives innovation in fishery assessment …

Cory Jones (@who_coryjones) is a 24 year old Environmental activist, a soon to be graduate of Cal Poly SLO, a lifelong …

In 2011, Dollar paddled into the biggest wave ever at Mavericks. At 55-feet, it earned him the XXL “Biggest Paddle” wave. In 2012, …

Dr. Susy Honig (@saltywind) is an aquatic ecosystem ecologist and postdoctoral science education fellow at UC Santa Cruz. Her …

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Kelly Slater describes Jamie as “one of the greatest unknown sportsmen of all time. Ten years he has won the …

Rick Carter is a production designer and art director. He is known for his work in Forrest Gump, Amistad, A.I. Cast Away, War of …

Kaj Larsen (@Kajlarsenvice) is an American journalist working for Vice News. He worked for the Vanguard international news documentary investigative reporting show on Current TV beginning in 2005. In …