Surf Skate City Talk Radio Show

In this episode of Surf Skate City Talk Radio, Richard Rodriguez and Henry Michel sit down with one of Santa Cruz's brightest young surfing talents, Max St. Dennis. Max shares what it's really like chasing the dream of becoming a professional surfer while growing up in one of the most competitive surf communities in the world. He talks about the incredible support he's received from mentors like F...

Welcome back to another episode of Surf Skate City Talk Radio! Today is a milestone episode as Henry Michel takes the show international for the very first time, connecting with Dylan Dallesandro from the legendary left-hand point break of Chicama, Peru. Broadcasting from the beautiful Chicama Boutique Hotel, Dylan and Mikey Morra from Armstrong Foils are introducing an exciting new concept for fo...

Welcome back to another episode of Surf Skate City Talk Radio, where we bring you the legends, stories, and history that helped shape Santa Cruz surfing culture. Join host Henry Michel and co-host Richard Rodriguez as they sit down with none other than Santa Cruz surfing icon Steve Virostko. In this captivating conversation, Steve takes us back to the 1960s, recalling a time when having just one f...

What is up, Surf Skate City! Welcome back to another killer episode. Today, we are stepping behind the mic with a true legend of the airwaves and a pillar of the local community. Our featured guest is none other than Neil Pearlberg , the iconic host of the Off the Lip Radio Show . In this episode, Neil takes us all the way back to his roots, sharing the incredible story of moving from England to S...

Welcome back to Surf Skate City Talk Radio with your hosts, Henry Michel and Richard Rodriguez ! We are back with an absolutely packed show today, and we are incredibly stoked to be joined in the studio by none other than Eugene Dovydaitis . Not only is Eugene a phenomenal talent on a surfboard, but he is a world-renowned artist whose breathtaking paintings hang on the walls of homes all across th...

Surf Skate City Talk Radio: Restraint, Respect, and the Steamer Lane Incident "Welcome back to another heavy-hitting episode of Surf Skate City Talk Radio . Hosts Henry Michel and Richard Rodriguez are in the studio today with a lineup you won't want to miss. We are honored to sit down with Sandro Santiago , a legendary 6th-degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor and the force behind Sandro Batata B...

Welcome back to Surf Skate City Talk Radio, where the culture runs deep and the stories hit even deeper. I’m Henry Michel——and I’m Richard Rodriguez. Today’s episode is one you don’t want to miss. We’re sitting down with Jason Williams "Willz" from Ribsey’s Nickel, an artist, musician, and snowboarder whose life has been shaped by creativity and connection. From growing up surrounded by some of th...

Welcome to Surf Skate City Talk Radio with your hosts Henry Michel and Richard Rodriguez. Today, we are diving into a story that spans decades, oceans, and some of the most intimidating breaks on the planet. We are joined by Mike Gerhard , a man whose life on the board began on the sun-drenched pavement and point breaks of Malibu . Mike’s journey eventually took him from the California coast to th...

Surf Skate City Talk Radio: Chasing Giants with Tyler Fox "Get ready for a heavy-hitting session on Surf Skate City Talk Radio as Richard Rodriguez and Henry Michel welcome Santa Cruz standout Tyler Fox to the studio. In this episode, we track Tyler’s trajectory from the classic California amateur circuit—grinding through heats up and down the coast—to the absolute peak of big-wave prestige. Tyler...

Welcome back to the show—today’s episode is one for anyone who cares about the ocean, innovation, and the future of surf culture. Your hosts, Henry Michel and Richard Rodriguez, sit down with Pato Guerrero—surfer, engineer, and co-founder of Swell Cycle, a company rethinking what a surfboard can be. Pato’s journey started with a moment many surfers know all too well—watching a beloved board get de...

Richard Rodriguez and Henry Michel sit down with a man who treats the Monterey Bay like his own personal backyard—local legend  Mike Dilloughry . We dive into his record-breaking feat as the first and only human to paddle across the bay and back in a single day, a grueling 60-plus mile odyssey where he dodged swarms of jellyfish and shared the water with massive whales. But the ocean isn't just a...

"Welcome back to another episode of Surf Skate City Talk Radio, the heartbeat of the concrete and the coastline! I’m Henry Michel, here as always with my co-host Richard Rodriguez, just buzzing off the energy this season has brought so far. Man, Richard, looking back at the legends we’ve already had in the studio—from the OGs at the lane  to the new crew like KK—the stories have just been incredib...

Get ready for an unforgettable conversation with Sarah Gerhardt, the first woman to ever surf the infamous big-wave break at Mavericks. In this inspiring podcast interview, Sarah shares her journey growing up in the ocean alongside her mom—her earliest role model—learning confidence, courage, and love for the sea. She takes us to Hawaii, where charging powerful waves became the perfect training gr...

Jake Wormhoudt grew up in Santa Cruz during a special era of California surf culture, when the ocean shaped not just skills, but character. From working his way through the Junior Guards program to serving as a professional lifeguard, Jake’s early life was deeply tied to the sea. In the early 1990s, he became one of the pioneers surfing Mavericks, charging the massive waves during the break’s form...

Justin Burns grew up carving waves along the rugged shores of Santa Cruz, a quiet kid with a relentless drive and a surfboard that seemed almost like an extension of himself. Against the odds—competing against the best of the best and juggling school while chasing dawn patrol—he rose through the ranks to become  a national surfing champion. But Justin’s story didn’t end at the shoreline. Fascinate...

Doug " The Surfing Magician" joins Surf Skate City Talk Radio.  Doug Talks surfing and Magic and he has merged his two passions into a successuful career. We go back in time to high school friends and gowing up in the Southside of Santa Cruz. Grab some popcorn and give it a listen!

Mark "Munster" Taylor joins Henry Michel and Richard Rodriguez on Surf Skate City talk Radio. Tune in to hear old school surf tales of the OG Volcom Santa Cruz traveling and surfing the world. Did you know how Mark got his Nick name? Tune in and find out!

Another Epic Show with Amber Jones and Bryan Anderson.  We talk, shark stories, local talent and educating the local youth. Tune in and be ready to be entertained by stand up community members that are always helping the youth and the environment. Be sure to leave a review and follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/surf_skate_city_talk_radio/

The Price family take over the lagoon. Marty Price shows  with her two incredibly talented, humble and super nice kids to talk about growing up with supportive parents, surfing and navigating the surf, skate rich town that is Santa Cruz. Grab some popcorn, put on your earphones and give it a listen. Oh yeah and give us a  review and give us a follow on instagram! Mahalo! https://www.instagram.com/...

Another episone in the books! The tatented duo that have been best friends and competing against eachother meet up at the studio in the lagoon to talk story. From early rap days in the car going to competitions down south to surfing before and after school. Grab some popcorn and listen to what these two young talents have been up to. 

Another epic episone in the books. Lane Anderson and Kora Naunburg talk being young and growing up in the surf/skate rich town of Santa Cruz. Tune is and give it a listen!

Christer Cole Joins us live on KOMY radio. We talk growing up in Santa Cruz, charging Mavericks and Jaws. His wife Kai calls in from Maui and talks us about her scary shark encounter. Grab some pop corn, tune in and be ready to be entertained!

Another great show with a Santa Cruz legend! Vince Brogio talkts surfing Santa Cruz with all of the legends of the legends of the 70's, 80's all the way to the present. He also talks pioneering Mavericks and his tragectory to becoming one of Santa Cruz finest shapers!

Surf Skate City Talk Radio Show with Special guests  Maria Nealy and Levy Standridge. Another cool show about surfing and skating in Santa Cruz!

Isaih Guzman with Danny Bennet and son Kale. Granb some popcorn, put your ear buds on and listen to see how Danny was able to penetrate the Santa Cruz communiity  through his passion for his faith and helping others. Thanks Isaaih for taking over the show in my absence. Muchos Mahalos brah!