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Send us Fan Mail Meet Ethan Estess, an environmental artist and activist who is truly making a difference with his unique and eye-catching art. He takes literal trash from sea, such as fishing rope and golf balls, and transforms them into thought-provoking creations that not only look amazing, but send a powerful message as well. His reclaimed material art offerings have garnered the attention of...

Send us Fan Mail Jimbo Phillips was born to be an artist. Son of legendary Santa Cruz artist Jim Phillips, who designed iconic Santa Cruz Skateboard graphics such as "The Screaming Hand" and "Classic Dot", Jimbo has forged his own path in the world of art, with similar success. Over the past 30+ years, he's been designing amazingly eye-catching skateboard graphics, logos,...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Lanny Headrick of Sawdust Imagery. Lanny has been making truly whimsical wooden creations for years, from guitars to skateboards, robots to ravens. In this episode, Lanny and I have a hoot of a time discussing the road that led him to where he is today. Issues that we touch upon include: his upbringing, migration to Santa Cruz, time spent as a touring skateboard photographer,...

Send us Fan Mail A candid conversation with Matt Myers, of Myers Surf Mentorship. Here we discuss his role as a surf coach, what it takes to be a successful professional surfing in today's competitive environment, the current crop of hot talent coming out of Santa Cruz, wave pools, fatherhood, and more!!