The San Clemente Podcast

Marine meteorologist and San Clemente local Charlie Fox joins Jeff Moore and Brian de la Puente to talk about where the sand goes, why some beaches recover and others struggle, and what he thinks it would take to restore the shoreline. They discuss Cottons, North Beach, sand replenishment, and Measure M, then get into El Niño, Charlie’s naval oceanography work, and the lesson he brings to ocean tr...

Pat Gudauskas grew up in San Clemente alongside his brothers Dane and Tanner, surrounded by one of the most influential surf communities in the world. What started as three kids walking to the beach from Riviera eventually became a life of professional surfing, world travel, major waves, lifelong friendships, and more than two decades inside surf culture. Pat sits down with Jeff Moore and Brian de...

Chris Hamm joins Jeff Moore and Brian De La Puente for a conversation that goes deep into San Clemente - where it came from, how it has changed, and what it takes to protect what makes the town special. Chris is a Former Mayor and Union President of Orange County Firefighters whose family history in the area stretches back nearly 200 years. He talks about growing up in San Clemente, deciding at se...

Jaxon Rex and Cade Hogan join Jeff Moore and Brian de la Puente ahead of their senior season with San Clemente High School football and a season-opening trip to Hawaii. The guys get into what really happens behind the scenes of a Triton football season: early-morning lifts, the importance of the weight room, accountability between teammates, becoming senior leaders, film study, mental preparation,...

Sinan Kanatsiz has spent three decades building businesses, relationships and communities — but his approach starts with something surprisingly simple: connect with the person before you ever think about the transaction. In this episode of The San Clemente Podcast, Sinan joins Jeff Moore and Brian de la Puente to talk about building KCOMM from the ground up, knocking on doors for his first clients...

San Clemente showed up for Fiesta 2026. Jeff Moore and Brian de la Puente take The San Clemente Podcast into the middle of Avenida Del Mar for a full day of live music, local businesses, beer, food and conversations with the people who make this town what it is. We catch up with Wes Chiller about the live music lineup, talk with Left Coast Brewing about giving back to the community, visit local bu...

San Clemente Chamber of Commerce Board Chair Tyler Boden joins Brian de la Puente to break down everything you need to know before the 2026 San Clemente Fiesta Music Festival. They cover why Fiesta moved from Sunday to Saturday, the two live-music stages, this year’s band lineup, food and cocktails from Del Mar restaurants, parking and transportation, family-friendly activities, volunteering, and...

San Clemente native and real estate professional Nick Hartman joins Jeff Moore and Brian de la Puente for a conversation about buying locally, creative financing, off-market opportunities and the neighborhoods changing across town. Nick shares how he purchased a property using a creative financing structure that began with a 3% deposit, why relationships still drive many off-market opportunities,...

San Clemente City Manager Andy Hall and Assistant City Manager Brian Brower join Jeff and Brian for a candid conversation about the future of the city. They discuss beach replenishment and the T Street sandbar, housing affordability, North Beach, the rebuilt beach trail, city council operations and the challenge of allowing progress without losing San Clemente’s character. The conversation also lo...

Scott Muir is a former Division 1 soccer player at the Air Force Academy, a 12-year Air Force pilot, husband, dad, surfer, and San Clemente local with one of the most powerful stories we’ve heard on the podcast. In this episode, Scott sits down with Jeff Moore and Brian de la Puente to talk about growing up through sports, playing soccer at the Air Force Academy, pilot training, marriage, fatherho...

Julia Petit from the City of San Clemente’s Beaches, Parks & Recreation team joins Jeff and Brian to break down San Clemente’s July 4th week, including the movie on the beach, July 3rd concert, fireworks, parking, trolleys, bike access, summer concerts, Island Nights, Sunset Symphony, and more. The conversation also gets into the behind-the-scenes work of city events, the role of Friends of Sa...

AJ Pasquale and his father Mel Pasquale join the show for a conversation about three generations of San Clemente football — from Mel's days as a ball boy in the 1960s, to building the youth programs that shaped the high school program for decades, to AJ's own path through the game.  The conversation also covers Nick Pasquale, AJ's brother, who played at UCLA and passed away in 2013 — and the found...

Jeff and Brian are back for a summer internal episode — covering Fourth of July traditions, beach concerts, the opening of Salty Turf, new development around town, and what the next 10 years could look like for San Clemente.  Underneath the summer talk is a bigger conversation: affordability, raising families, preserving culture, and whether San Clemente can grow without losing the soul that makes...

Chef Charbel Hayek and developer Sanjay Patel join The San Clemente Podcast to share the story behind Ilia. From Charbel's journey from Lebanon to winning Top Chef, to Sanjay's vision for creating meaningful community spaces, this episode explores hospitality, leadership, entrepreneurship, faith, and why San Clemente was the right place to build something special.

Kyle Cooper and Duke Delancellotti join The San Clemente Podcast to share the story behind building Ripped Jerky from the ground up. The conversation covers entrepreneurship, company culture, San Clemente roots, action sports branding, partnering with Cole Houshmand, and what it really takes to build a national brand. A conversation about friendship, risk, grit, and building something authentic.

Brandon Taliaferro joins The San Clemente Podcast to talk about growing up in San Clemente, winning national championships at UCLA, competing with Team USA, and coaching with the U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team. We also dive into elite athlete mindset, overcoming self-doubt, parenting through sports, coaching your own kids, and what sports teach you about life. A great conversation on compet...

Jamie Clinard joins The San Clemente Podcast to talk about opening All Swell Surf, an all-girls surf shop focused on building confidence, community, and connection through surfing. Jamie shares her journey from San Clemente local to entrepreneur, how she built multiple businesses, why she created the Wave Maker Program, and her mission to make surfing more welcoming for girls of all skill levels....

Jon Hamro joins The San Clemente Podcast to reflect on 30 years leading San Clemente High School athletics and helping shape generations of local athletes. From growing up in San Clemente in the 1960s to building one of California’s top-ranked athletic programs, John shares stories about San Clemente sports culture, transformational coaching, mentorship, parenting, leadership, and what makes this...

Jeff Moore and Brian de la Puente sit down to talk about everything happening in San Clemente right now - from new restaurants and local businesses to major projects shaping the future of the town. They recap the response to the podcast relaunch, share behind-the-scenes moments from their first guest (Sam Darnold), and dive into what’s coming next. In this episode: – MRK Public closing and a new r...

In this episode, we sit down with San Clemente native and NFL quarterback Sam Darnold for a real conversation about his journey from local athlete to the highest level of football. We get into: Growing up in San Clemente The path from high school to the NFL Dealing with pressure and expectations What people don’t see behind the scenes Life in the league This one goes deeper than headlines, it’s ab...

After some time away, The San Clemente Podcast is officially back. In this episode, Jeff Moore and Brian de la Puente talk about why they stepped away, what’s changed in San Clemente , and what’s coming next for the show and the community. This is more than just a return - it’s a reset. Expect deeper conversations , stronger guests, and a bigger focus on the people, businesses, and culture shaping...

in this engaging episode, hosts Jeff Moore and Brian De La Puente sit down with Gabe, one of the founders of The Vine restaurant in San Clemente. Gabe shares his inspiring journey into the restaurant industry, fueled by his deep passion for food, drinks, and hospitality. He opens up about the trials and tribulations he has faced along the way, including the long hours—often up to 18 hours a day—re...

Join hosts Jeff Moore and Brian De la Puente in this exciting episode as they sit down with local legend Coach Jaime Ortiz, the head varsity football coach at San Clemente High School. With an impressive 31 years of coaching experience, including over a decade as head coach, Coach Ortiz has transformed the football program into a powerhouse, producing top-tier athletes who have excelled in college...

In our recent podcast episode, join hosts Jeff and Brian as we had the pleasure of interviewing Sarah Schneider, candidate running for the San Clemente City Council seat in district 4. Sarah shared with us her inspiring journey and her vision for our amazing and vibrant beach town. During our conversation, Sarah emphasized several crucial topics, including sand replenishment, addressing homelessne...

Join hosts Jeff Moore and Brian de la Puente in this inspiring episode of The San Clemente Podcast. In this episode, they sit down with Brad Baker, the new incoming principal of San Clemente High School. Brad takes us on a journey through his remarkable career in the education system, sharing his path to achieving his dream job in the very city where he grew up. Despite facing challenges in his ow...