Talk To The Dr.

Trevor Mezak, a mixed media artist based out of Southern California, shares his experiences that shaped him from early mornings surfing Uppers, learning from legendary mentors, building a career through murals, Disney Fine Art, and his signature work on concrete and reclaimed metal. Trevor discusses his creative process, the business of art, creative experiments, and how a tough love upbringing an...

On this episode of Talk to the Doctor host KB sits down with Blair Conklin, pro skimboarder and creator of the Skid Kids channel. They trace Blair’s start in South Laguna, early inspiration from Bill Bryan, and the evolution from wooden boards to high‑performance carbon skimboards. Conversation topics include Blair’s path from studying environmental science at Berkeley to building a full‑time care...

Part two of Talk to the Doctor features guest Dino Andino as he traces the rise of competitive surfing—from PSAA and the Bud tour of the 1980s to qualifying for the ASP and life on the world tour. The conversation covers early surf culture, televised events on Prime Ticket, and the stylistic shift toward airs and radical surfing led by legends like Christian Fletcher, Shane Beschen, Andy Irons and...

On this episode of Talk to the Doctor, host “the doctor” chats with longtime friend and former pro Dino Andino — U.S. tour champion (1990) and 1991 World Tour Rookie of the Year — about his life in San Clemente and rise in the surf world. They dig into Dino’s childhood, local characters and mentors, the 1970s–90s San Clemente surf scene, memorable surfers (Midget Smith, Gary Ziegler, Martin Potter...

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-...

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 a...

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 lov...

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 w...

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 evolutio...

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...

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 t...

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 ar...

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...

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 Damn...

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 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 s...

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, distributi...

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. 🎙️ Real talk, real laughs,...

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, nutr...

On todays episode we rewind back to some of our favorite moments from 2025. Thanks for all for the support. Bring on 2026! 🎙 Real talk, real laughs, and everything in between. Check out the full episode on our Youtube channel www.youtube.com/@twinpalmsentertainment949 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/talktothedoctor/

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 su...

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 agai...

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...

After a few weeks of navigating our busy Southern California lifestyles, we finally set a date and time for Nate's episode. But on the morning of, Nate found himself within striking distance of a crazed gunman running around all koo-koo for Cocoa Puffs, smack dab in the center of what is normally our quiet little beach town. Naturally, affected by the incident, as anyone would be, Nate rings me up...

Mark first started going to Hawaii at five years old and remembers surfing in Waikiki at a spot called “The Wall.” It was a spot, as he recalls, his good friend Buttons surfed growing up too. Fast-forward a few years: at 14 years old he met Christian and Nathan down at Salt Creek one day and, strangely enough, as fate would have it, the very next day he moved to Beach Road, two doors down from the...