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Don Miguel Ruiz Jr. didn't just read The Four Agreements — he grew up inside them.
In this episode, Don Miguel Ruiz Jr. joins Chris from his home base of San Diego to talk about his dad's legacy, what it was like to watch a family tradition transform into a global movement, and how he's carried that wisdom into his own voice and work.
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Former San Diegan / Saturday Night Live alum KYLE MOONEY talks about his new album, THE REAL ME -- available now.
Former CEO and co-founder of Stone Brewing Co., Greg Koch, joins Cantore to talk everything BUT beer. OK, there is some beer talk, but the majority of the podcast is dedicated to Greg’s facinating career in the music industry, pre-Stone. Speaking of, today, Koch is behind Metal Warrior, a heavy metal project that uses original music, sci-fi illustration and animated video to create an intergalactic metaverse for headbangers. Greg also explains how his childhood led to his "Arrogant Bastard", or metal ethos.
Check out METAL WARRIOR here: www.metalwarrior.com
In this episode, Cantore x Sarah take a deep dive on plant medicine with Frankie Salazar of PORTAL EXP.
In this episode, Cantore sits down with his neighbor Sean Elo Rivera, City Council Member for San Diego's 9th District x City Council President, to discuss San Diego's housing crisis.
Best known for his “annoying” (his words) band The Locust, Justin Pearson is the focus of Jon Nix’s new documentary DON’T FALL IN LOVE WITH YOURSELF — streaming now on Apple TV.
A doc about Pearson’s life and the San Diego Punk scene, Cantore talks to Justin Pearson about the film and the difficulty of self promotion.
In this episode, Cantore posts up at Daydream MD in Pacific Beach to talk to Dr. Arsalan Azam, a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician and medical director of Daydream MD.
Ketamine therapy is a novel treatment approach that uses low doses of ketamine, a dissociative anesthetic medication, to manage various mental health conditions, such as treatment-resistant depression, anxiety disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Music: SUNBENDR
In this episode, Cantore posts up at the Belly Up to talk to Chris Goldsmith, President of the Belly Up, about their 50th anniversary and the history of this iconic Solana Beach venue.
From its early days as a town tavern featuring local blues bands to hosting The Rolling Stones for a private party to 50 shows in 50 days for its 50th Anniversary, LFG!
Yoga instructor x pig whisperer Steve "NamaSteve" Hubbard continues his fight to make outdoor yoga classes available in San Diego public park spaces -- even taking it to federal court.
"NamaSteve" shares his story along with an update on his pig, Clubber.
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On this episode, Cantore reunites with guitarist Peter DiStefano before his sold-out gig at the Observatory North Park with Porno For Pyros.
Also, Paul Thornton of WONDERFRONT festival discusses the 2024 lineup with a chance to WIN tickets!
Retired TV meteorologist x feature reporter Dave Scott joins Cantore to talk about his career and life as a local jazz trombonist.
Ernie Hahn -- former GM of the San Diego Sports Arena x current owner of Hahn Entertainment -- discusses the legacy of his late father, Ron Hahn, and his influence on San Diego sports and entertainment.
Chef Claudia Sandoval’s career in food was influenced by her family in the South Bay of San Diego. As a completely self-taught chef, Claudia was the winner on Season 6 of MasterChef in 2015. After getting her big break on Master Chef, Claudia moved on from contestant to judge on various shows including Chopped, Chopped Jr., and MasterChef Latino. Cantore talks with Claudia about her meteoric rise while struggling with "imposter syndrome".
A native San Diegan whose Portuguese family settled in the city in 1892, Tommy Gomes, aka Tommy the Fishmonger, hails from a long line of professional tuna fishermen.
After getting out of prison, he landed a job in 2003 as a fish cutter. He evolved into the role of fishmonger, becoming the public face of seafood in San Diego while growing his brand to international status as host of his own TV show.
Guitarist and songwriter Peter DiStefano -- best known for his work in Porno for Pyros (the Jane's Addiction offshoot featuring Perry Farrell and drummer Stephen Perkins) -- joins The Cantore Show to discuss his career, sobriety, and (benefit) solo show at The Casbah on December 15th.
Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong, better known as comedy duo Cheech & Chong, have the rare status of being culturally relevant for FIFTY years.
The Cantore Show talks to the legends about their early years, cannabis products, new comic book, and plans to be the richest comedians in the world.
Presented by: March and Ash, Baja Bound.
Taylor Steele, an award-winning filmmaker, creative visionary and entrepreneur, joins Cantore to talk about the Solento Surf Festival (and Solento Tequila.)
The Cantore Show talks to Ron W Rathbun, founder of 501(c)(3) Kelee Foundation and author of ten books educating about the mind, the Kelee, and Kelee Meditation.
Reggae legend Pato Banton joins Cantore to discuss his prolific career. Dating back to the 70s in Birmingham, England, Banton first came to public attention when he worked with The Beat. In 1994, he achieved a number 1 on the UK Singles Chart with a cover of The Equals' Baby Come Back. Today, the Grammy-nominated artist tours the world spreading love.
Songwriter and touring musician Brett Newski (who has played alongside the Pixies, Violent Femmes, Courtney Barnett, Manchester Orchestra, Better Than Ezra and more) joins Cantore to discuss his first illustrated book, It’s Hard to be a Person: Defeating Anxiety, Surviving the World, and Having More Fun,
Brandon Parkhurst is a singer/songwriter from San Diego. A key songwriter for Kut U Up and Yovee, he has toured with Green Day, Blink 182, and Jimmy Eat World. After years of hard partying (and many trips to rehab for heroin addiction,) Brandon learned that a spiritual life is the groundwork for true creation.
Today, Brandon works with Somatic Healing techniques to lead people through anxiety, depression, addiction, manifestation or just to level up their current reality -- to feel fully ALIVE.
JANE’S ADDICTION frontman Perry Farrell joins The Cantore Show to discuss “The Glitz; The Glamour", a 35-year retrospective of his life, music and art that looks into his world outside the works of JANE’S and PORNO FOR PYROS.
A show devoted to friends and "movement," Cantore is joined by childhood friend Michael Dubin (and his producer Gal Bushy.) Proving true friendships never die, Cantore and Dubin wax nostalgic while discussing their common bond: MUSIC.
Following the interview, an acoustic performance of Love Shines - Single by Michael Dubin. Produced and mixed by Gal Bushy at Room 2 in Los Angeles.
First show of the new year, Cantore talks to Stefan Storace, AKA The Original Karate Kid. Prior to the success of The Karate Kid movie and Cobra Kai series, Stefan earned the title of "the youngest black belt in the Valley."
YouTube star Sam the Cooking Guy jumps on The Cantore Show moments before shooting an episode of his award-winning show.
David Bronner, Cosmic Engagement Officer (CEO) of Dr. Bronner's, the top-selling natural brand of soap in North America joins The Cantore Show to discuss the more widespread therapeutic use of psilocybin, the psychedelic compound in magic mushrooms.
Yacht Rock LEGENDS Pablo Cruise -- Cory Lerios and Dave Jenkins -- sets sail with The Cantore Show.
Legendary music photographer x documentarian Danny Clinch joins The Cantore Show to discuss his new documentary, All I Can Say. An intimate video-diary of Shannon Hoon, the late lead singer of Blind Melon, the doc tackles fame and the tragedy of addiction.
On IG? Be sure to check out Danny and his immersive art gallery Danny Clinch Transparent.
Also, we check in with Paige McWey Acers, executive director of the San Diego Brewers Guild during San Diego Beer Week -- a 10-Day celebration honoring America's Finest Independent Craft Brewers, November 6th - 15th.
Hyped on what Steve Garcia is doing in the South Bay with Thr3e Punk Ales x Emo Brown Podcast, Cantore invites Steve over to discuss his multiple (rad) endeavors.
Days before Election Day 2020, San Diego mayoral candidates Barbara Bry and Todd Gloria join The Cantore Show. #VOTE
Rubio’s, a chain of more than 150 Mexican eateries known for fish tacos, has filed for bankruptcy protection citing restrictions imposed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
"COVID-19 has had a significant impact on Rubio's, like most businesses, and I'm proud of how we have responded to the challenge," co-founder Ralph Rubio said in a statement. "This restructuring plan creates the long-term financial stability we need to continue to serve our communities for years to come."
In other words, Rubio's isn't going away. Here to discuss with The Cantore Show, the King of the Fish Taco himself. Ralph Rubio. Still a shareholder, Ralph co-founded Rubio’s in 1983 after trips to Mexico when he was a student at San Diego State University.
Also, fine dining power couple Brett Dudley and Cassie Dudley joins the show to discuss Pure Meal Prep San Diego. Together they’re taking the food delivery industry to the next level.
In this ep, Cantore is straight vibin' with the internet's new hero, Nathan Apodaca -- better known as 420Doggface208, or the cranberry juice-drinking Fleetwood Mac lip-syncing skateboarder.
Cantore is joined by longtime radio friend AJ Machado to discuss his new online radio station x platform AJ and SARA RADIO. AJ and Sara turned their radio show into a radio station. You can now wake up with AJ and Sara weekday mornings from 7-10 a.m. (p.s.t.) and listen to San Diego’s Favorite Hit Music all day.
Before talking to AJ, Chris to talks to Tonya Mantooth, CEO and Artistic Director of the San Diego International Film Festival. Reimagined for 2020, the hybrid virtual x drive-in festival starts October 15th.
Grammy-nominated producer and musician Cisco Adler joins Cantore to discuss NoCap, a livestream concert platform he started with Donavon Frankenreiter.
Combining high-quality video and audio streaming with a text-based ticketing system, NoCap streams concerts from well known music clubs, theaters, and studios. Utilizing full production capabilities, fans watch high fidelity performances while interacting with each other.
To learn more visit www.nocapshows.com
A few weeks ago, a priceless Skip Frye surfboard gets stolen out of a garage. On a mission to recover it, our guest pulls it off. A radical move from a selfless aloha warrior. Hear the story.
Also, Kerri fro Acoustic Underground joins Cantore to discuss the virtual concert Surfrider benefit, 'Sound Waves For Clean Water,' featuring Iron Sage Wood and surprise guests. THIS Sunday.
Episode ends with the song, 'Love Life' by Iron Sage Wood.
Chris and Meryl are coffee addicts. So much so, this episode takes place at Mostra Coffee, Roast’s 2020 Micro Roaster of the Year.
Founded in 2013, the San Diego company earned top honors for its commitment to supporting coffee farmers in the Philippines, local community engagement, and ensuring a vibrant workplace culture.
Sit back, and roast one with us.
Events industry workers and business owners marched in San Diego Monday calling for a safe reopening roadmap and additional funding resources from the government. With Cantore serving as emcee, we catch up with speakers from the event including Karlos Paez of the band B-side Players.
Class Action Park is the first feature documentary (on HBOmax) about the world's most dangerous and insane amusement or theme park: Action Park, in Vernon, New Jersey.
Directed by our guest, Seth Porges, Cantore is freaking out because he grew up going to the scarring and jarring park.
Boots & The Daydreams (featuring Boots Electric of Eagles of Death Metal) returns to San Diego for another intimate private concert at Moonage Food Co. in Leucadia.
Post-show, Cantore talks to Boots (Jesse Hughes) about performing live, or "protesting," during a worldwide pandemic.
Remembering DJ Carlos Culture (#RIP) with David Electric of Steel Pulse. Cantore's son starts virtual high school while Cantore Instagrams like a teenage girl. Meryl recommends a new restaurant, Huntress San Diego. Lock-downed and bored? Chris and Meryl share what they are watching.
Cantore deep talks with Andy Beaumarchais, the founder of Club Midnite -- his new favorite surf / skate brand. Meryl is having a relationship problem. The return of 'It Came From Next Door" (AKA theatrical readings of Next Door posts)
As schools return to virtual learning, The Cantore Show talks to San Diego teachers.
Also, Chris and Meryl share GOOD NEWS and Meryl proves she DOES care about humans.
Darin Strauss is a best-selling American writer whose work has earned a number of awards. Strauss's most recent book -- his follow-up to the NBCC-winning Half a Life -- is The Queen of Tuesday: A Lucille Ball Story, a thrilling love story starring Hollywood’s first true media mogul.
Before moving to Southern California in High School, Cantore grew up with Darin on the North Shore of Long Island, New York.
Chula Vista City Councilman Steve Padilla, a local public figure who contracted COVID-19, joins The Cantore Show to share his harrowing survival story. Wear a mask.
Not pro-surfer Nathan Fletcher, County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher joins The Cantore Show to talk the state of the County during COVID-19.
Cantore talks to 2018 AGT finalist (and host of the Big Girls Don't Cry podcast) Vicki Barbolak about her return to comedy during COVID-19.
Performing this weekend in an alley OUTSIDE of the Comedy Store: La Jolla, will Cantore join her for a secret set?
Celebrated San Francisco surfer-journalist-dad Jaimal Yogis joins Cantore to discuss his first children’s picture book, Mop Rides the Waves of Life. Out now, the book teaches children timeless beach wisdom with the story of Mop, a sensitive and fun-loving kid who just wants to be in the ocean.
Since 2008, Shawn Walchef has owned Cali Comfort BBQ in East San Diego County. In order to survive, Shawn knew he had to operate his family restaurant and sports bar like a media company.
As you will hear, this approach has paid off big time in a COVID-19 age. In addition to owning a successful restaurant, Walchef operates Cali BBQ Media while hosting the Digital Hospitality Podcast.
Operate a business? You could learn a lot from this discussion.
Prolific lyricist, percussionist and independent record label co-owner Alfred Howard joins Cantore to discuss his latest project, AlfredHowardWrites.com
Collaborations with various singers and musicians Howard's met through 20 years of touring, he ambitiously posts two songs a week that he's written music for -- with his mom supplying the artwork.
Terri Nunn of Berlin, Johnny Vatos of Oingo Boingo, and John Easdale of Dramarama remember legendary alternative radio DJ, Steve West. With a special appearance by Robin Roth.
Cantore talks to his former radio producer, RUGGY, about contracting x combatting the coronavirus in NYC, his current home. Also, Cantore is getting outsmarted by a rat.
After a gnarly (but, needed) wake up call with a San Diegan who has friends hospitalized with coronavirus, The Cantore Show takes YOUR Instagram calls for Tell Me Something Good.
Sitting six feet apart, Cantore and Meryl talk Coronavirus, Meryl's 80's Movie Review ('What About Bob') and It Came From Next Door.
Paramedic by Day, Surfing Comedian by Night, "friend of the show" Jonathan Wayne Freeman stops by and discusses the Coronavirus pandemic.
No longer with 100.7 San Diego, Chris & Meryl break the news while encouraging listeners sign up for the show at www.patreon.com/thecantoreshow
Boochcraft was founded by three friends from Ocean Beach, San Diego. They sought out to create a hard kombucha that tasted great, inspired connection, and was based in quality.
Seeing the need for an alcoholic beverage with integrity, they created a craft brew you could not only enjoy, but also feel good about drinking.
The Cantore Show talks to co-founder Adam Hiner who has been brewing regular kombucha for over a decade and began brewing for retail sale at his own restaurant in 2011. His restaurant, Local Habit, was the first restaurant in San Diego to offer kombucha on tap.
In this power episode of Talking Story, legendary director John Waters ("Hairspray," "Cry Baby," "Cecil B. Demented") joins Cantore (sans Meryl) for a rapid-fire discussion about his new book, Mr.Know-It–All, The Tarnished Wisdom of a Filth Elder, and forthcoming San Diego show.
Open to all ages, A John Waters Christmas: Filthier & Merrier ..."It'll Stuff Your Turkey" lands at the Observatory North Park on Saturday, December 7th.
Chris Cantore is joined by his radio co-host, Meryl Klemow, as Talking Story morphs into the Chris & Meryl Show with first guest: Adam Carolla. Promoting his new documentary 'No Safe Spaces,' Adam also discusses his love for the name "Meryl" and moist toilettes.
On this food-centric episode of Talking Story, Cantore talks to San Diego food writer and Food Network personality Troy Johnson about Baja cuisine. From coastal dining to wine country, joining the conversation is Baja Bound's Geoff Hill with tips for traveling south of the border.
Before sitting down with the boys, Cantore talks to Rachel King, an acclaimed pastry chef who transitioned from top restaurants to the world of edibles at Kaneh Co.
Cameron Crowe revisits his beloved movie "Almost Famous" -- a new stage musical at The Old Globe in San Diego -- while sharing anecdotes about San Diego, the Sports Arena, and 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High.'
Mike McGill is one of the great legends of skateboarding today. Best known for inventing the trick entitled the "McTwist", an inverted 540 degree mute grab aerial, McGill grew up in New York, then moved to Florida at the age of 10. Venturing west in the mid-80s to join Bones Brigade, the Encinitas resident has owned and operated McGill's Skateshop since 1987.
This weekend, McGill will barge in on a session with his long time friends and teammates at the Clash at Clairemont, a cooperative effort between Pro Skateboarder Andy Macdonald, the YMCA, and Grind for Life.
In this episode of Talking Story, Cantore talks to McGill and the founder of Grind for Life, life-long skateboarder Mike Rogers, a two-time cancer survivor. Grind for Life provides financial assistance to cancer patients and their families when traveling long distances to doctors and hospitals.
With a star studded athlete roster, incredible musicians, food and fun for the whole family, we hope to see YEW this weekend at the Clash at Clairemont.
Andy Macdonald is a professional skateboarder who holds the record for the most X Games medals in vert skateboarding and won the World Cup Skateboarding competition eight times. He's also one of the nicest dudes on the planet. Hear Andy talk story about his career, family, and the Clash at Clairemont, September 21st.
If you hit his Instagram, Oceanside's Hans Molenkamp can be seen traveling the world while hanging and training with some of the biggest names in the UFC. The owner of Triumph United, training equipment and apparel for mixed martial artists (MMA,) Hans played a critical role in introducing the sport to San Diego over a decade ago.
As a professional photographer, Hans specialized in portrait and product photography shooting for major action sports companies and publications. Hans currently runs the combat sports division at Monster Energy. Hans photographs all of the Monster Energy athletes and designs all of the product for Triumph United.
Hans is devoted to martial arts and holds a Black Belt in Brazillian Jiu Jitsu and has fought in Muay Thai and Vale Tudo events.
Southern California native and key member of the Momentum Generation in the 1990s, TAYLOR KNOX joins Cantore to talk story about his pro surfing career, meditation for mental health, Harland Brewing Company and San Diego Padres baseball.
Former Major League Baseball (MLB) star turned podcaster Aubrey Huff is Talking Story with Chris Cantore about the highs and lows of life in / out of the majors. Huff played 13 seasons in the majors (2000-12) for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Houston Astros, Baltimore Orioles, Detroit Tigers, and San Francisco Giants -- where he won two World Series Championships.
In this episode, Huff candidly talks about growing up without a father (who was tragically murdered,) his plight to becoming a professional ballplayer, and the depression, anxiety, and drug addiction that followed.
Be sure to check out Aubrey's NEW podcast, Off The Cuff with Aubrey Huff, in Apple Podcasts.
If you're a San Diego surfer, you know the name "Bird" Huffman. The owner of Bird's Surf Shed, Huffman also delivers surf reports for local radio and Surfline.
Prior to the Sheds, Bird owned South Coast Surf Shops in Ocean Beach and Pacific Beach. Throughout his 45+ years in the surf industry, Bird has gifted thousands of San Diegans (and visitors) with the stoke of surfing -- including the host of Talking Story, Chris Cantore.
Bird, now in his 60's, was gracious with his time and wisdom in the following insightful episode.
Serving the Servant:Remembering Kurt Cobain,is written by Danny Goldberg, Nirvana's manager during the band's era-defining run -- and, Kurt's tragic death. Cantore talks to Goldberg about the new book, specifically, what we may not know about Kurt Cobain...
On this episode of Cantore + YEW!, Cantore talks to a stray cat and a dog. Specifically, legendary drummer of The Stray Cats, Slim Jim Phantom, and Jason Gann, star and creator of the critically acclaimed Wilfred.
Rockabilly legends The Stray Cats have reunited to celebrate their 40th anniversary with a new album and world tour. It's the band's first San Diego show in 27 years. The Stray Cats tour wraps up at Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay on August 31st. Drummer Slim Jim Phantom talks to Cantore before tickets go on sale.
First, Jason Gann, Australian-American comedian, actor and creator of the critically acclaimed stoner comedy Wilfred, checks in with Cantore + YEW! to promote his upcoming appearance at March and Ash in Mission Valley on 4/20. His first time showing up to a dispensary in the ACTUAL Wilfred dog costume, Gann is introducing San Diego to his line of joints, aptly called Wilfred Cannabis Pre-Rolls.
Descending upon the stunning waterfront of downtown San Diego – “where the city meets the sea” – on November 22, 23, and 24, 2019 is THE WONDERFRONT FESTIVAL, a highly-anticipated 7+ stage, 70+ band, 3-day music, culinary, and arts festival. Channeling the heyday of Street Scene, the event is the brainchild of seasoned industry veterans, Paul Thornton of Tag Presents, and Ernie Hahn current GM and partner at Pechanga Arena.
On the Cantore + YEW! podcast, Hahn says "at the end of the day, this is a festival put on by San Diegans for San Diego first. We want to create the best festival in the world that San Diegans love that involves all the genres and represents the makeup of what San Diego is. We’ve locked down the best festival site in the world and plan to deliver an incredible music festival experience unlike any other.”
Drummer and funk master Jake Najorjoins Cantore to talk about his new album, In The Cut, with his solo project,Jake Najor & The Moment of Truth. Najor, a San Diego local, also talks about growing up in El Cajon and Del Mar, and shares some of his favorite spots to eat, drink, and play in America's Finest City.
Following the interview, hear the lead single “High Costa Living,” featuring vocals by Mixmaster Wolf.
Cantore + YEW! is brought to YEW by March and Ash, Baja Bound Auto Insurance, The Scooter Farm, and South Coast Surf Shops.
San Diego-based funk / jazz saxophonist, flutist, and vocalist Karl Denson joins Cantore and discusses his start with Lenny Kravitz, moving to San Diego and forming The Greyboy Allstars, and his new political album, Gnomes & Badgers, with Karl Denson's Tiny Universe.
This episode is brought to YEW! by March and Ash, Baja Bound Mexican Auto Insurance, The Scooter Farm, and South Coast Surf Shops.
After Bradley Nowell's death in 1996, he never saw the success of Sublime’s final album, which has since been listed as one of the most well-regarded albums of the 1990s by Spin and Rolling Stone. Dying two months before its release, Nowell left behind a son and longtime girlfriend / new wife Troy Dendekker, AKA Mama Troy.
In this episode of the Cantore + YEW! podcast, Chris talks to Mama Troy about coming of age in San Diego, meeting Bradley Nowell of Sublime, coping with his loss, and helping carry on the band's legacy.
Mama Troy also talks about her son with Bradley, Jakob, frontman of his own Long Beach band, LAW.
The FIRST Cantore + YEW! episode of 2019, Cantore talks to Todd Glaser, a San Diego-born photographer, surfer, and waterman, about his life, career, personal philosophies, and new art exhibit at Pendry San Diego.
A SURFER Staff Photographer since 2008, Todd has traveled the world shooting the best surfers on the best waves.
After 17 years with The Killers, guitarist Dave Keuning is venturing out on his own with a solo project, named Keuning, as well as a new album, Prismism(due in January.) Cantore sits down with Keuning to discuss his new endeavor and taking a break from touring with one of the biggest bands in the world.
As Grammy Award-winners System of a Down complete a sold-out five-city West Coast tour, bassist Shavo Odadjian sits down with Cantore at the Valley View Casino Center in San Diego to discuss the current tour and 22Red, his new high-quality cannabis and clothing brand.
Known for his cannabis-themed Cheech & Chong comedy albums and movies with Cheech Marin, as well as playing the character Leo on Fox's That '70s Show, Tommy Chong joins Cantore to talk everything from the Chargers to cannabis to Trump to his appearance in San Diego this weekend at March and Ash, man.
On this special edition podcast, Cantore sits down with 80's icon Huey Lewis in San Diego for The Heart Of Rock N Roll, an electrifying world premiere musical comedy inspired by the songs of Huey Lewis & the News, at The Old Globe. Running September 06 - October 07, 2018
SLOMO sits down with Cantore and shares his story of walking away from a successful medical practice to pursue his true passion: inline skating in a slow, meditative motion on Ocean Front Walk in Pacific Beach every day (for decades.) Since going off the grid, SLOMO has become a local icon with a worldwide fanbase thanks to the release of an amazing 2013 documentary by Josh Izenberg.
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Lam, known today as the “ultimate wing man,” restauranteur, surfer, speaker and philanthropist joins Cantore to talk about surfing at Kelly Slater's Surf Ranch, moving to So Cal from Brazil in the 70s, and starting Wahoo's Fish Tacos with his younger brothers 30 years ago.
Cantore opens the show talking about a common thread that he's noticed between his closest friends.
Cantore opens the show talking about ripping his board shorts while surfing and showing his junk to the entire line-up. He also shares an observation about the entitlement some people have after hitting cross-walk lights.
Cantore visits TV personality, author, and cook-extraordinaire, Sam the Cooking Guy, at his new restaurant, Not Not Tacos, opening this week in the Little Italy Food Hall with hospitality group Grain & Grit Collective. Not Not Tacos will serve up genre-bending fare that pushes the envelope of culinary creativity with tacos that are big, bold, full of flavor and made from things not normally found in authentic Mexican food (looking at you meatloaf, salmon & pastrami.)
Before introducing us to the restaurant, Sam opens up to Cantore about his insecurities and the pressures of coexisting in a modern world that puts so much value on wealth and material items. Also, great discussion about how weed can perpetuate self-doubt.
Director of photography and marine biologist, Richard Fitzpatrick, talks about his new film, Great Barrier Reef, opening this week at the Fleet Science Center in Balboa Park. What started as a kid capturing sharks on the reef with his buddies has turned into a career as an Emmy® Award-winning cinematographer who has shot more than 50 films for clients such as the BBC, National Geographic, and Discovery Channel.
Cantore opens the show talking about 4th of July in the neighborhood and how he's not afraid to beam kids with water balloons. While thanking sponsors, Cantore discusses how new cannabis laws and regulations have created a bottle neck effect at local dispensaries.
Singer / Songwriter Steve Poltz joins Cantore for a discussion about music, health, and politics. Steve performs a couple of songs, talks about his (semi) recent stroke, sobriety, + life in America under Trump. See Steve perform at the Birch Aquarium, Wednesday, June 20th, 2018.
This episode of Cantore+YEW! brought to YEW by: Torrey Holistics, BajaBound.com, TheScooterFarm.com, + Birch Aquarium Green Flash Concert Series.
Former San Diego Weatherman Brad Perry joins Cantore to discuss why he up and left a well-paying gig at a KUSI (with no savings) to focus on self-improvement and a new path in life which includes charity work and launching his own web series, BIG BRAD ADVENTURES.
Back from Kelly Slater's Surf Ranch and a 10-day trip to Rio with the WSL, Coté joins Cantore to tell him about hosting the inaugural Founders Cup of Surfing and what it's like to actually ride the wave. Also, recently single and ready to mingle, Coté talks about life on Tinder as a 41 year old man (with kids.)
Cantore is joined by former 91X morning show host turned politician Tommy Hough to discuss his run for San Diego city council.
This episode is brought to YEW! by BajaBound.com, TorreyHolistics.com, TheScooterFarm.com, and SouthCoast.com
Cantore welcomes his friend Ryan Berman of www.sockproblems.com to discuss Interactive Day San Diego (and Cantore's new favorite show, Cobra Kai.) Plus, it's Gordon & Smith Day in San Diego with a phone call to Larry Gordon's daughter, Debbie about her father's new bench at Tourmaline Beach.
Cantore is joined by one of San Diego's BIGGEST entrepreneurs Jon Carder who has founded five internet businesses, his first at the age of 19 while a sophomore at Point Loma Nazarene University. Retired when he was just 27 years old, Carder got bored and launched MOGL, a reward program concentrating on restaurants using card-linked technology, which later pivoted to Empyr, a B2B platform that helps websites and apps generate revenue from online to offline commerce.
Huh?
Doesn't matter, if you are an entrepreneur, or aspiring entrepreneur, this interview is a must.
Cantore sits down with Encinitas author Sebastian Slovin to discuss his memoir, Ashes in the Ocean, a reflection about living through and learning from his father’s suicide.As a young boy, Sebastian lost his father to suicide, which would later deeply inspire his path in life. This podcast is about facing one’s fears, stepping out of the stigma of suicide, and taking on a different path.
Ocean Beach, San Diego's David Wells, known for pitching a perfect game and helping two franchises win the World Series, joins Cantore + YEW! for an in-depth discussion about CBDs (cannabidiol) -- a cannabis compound that has significant medical benefits, but does not make people feel “stoned.”
After 21 years in Major League Baseball filled with multiple injuries and surgeries, the all star gets candid about the benefits of CBDs from kicking opiates to pain relief to starting his own CBD company, CBD Centric (with his buddy O.B. Steve.)
In the second half of the interview, Wells shares a series of compelling anecdotes from his baseball past -- including the infamous story about pitching a perfect game hungover.
One of skateboarding's finest, most respected photographers, Grant Brittain, looks back on a lifetime of shooting the skate world for 40+ years. A 2014 inductee into the Skateboard Hall of Fame and Museum, the longtime Encinitas resident began his photography career in the late 70s at the Del Mar Skate Ranch, which he managed.
From shooting Tony Hawk, Lance Mountain, Stevie Caballero, Tommy Guerrero, Rodney Mullen, and Mike McGill of the Bones Brigade in the eighties to Danny Way jumping the Great Wall of China in 2005, Brittain's imagery has inspired generations of surfers and skaters worldwide.
Cantore talks to legendary San Diego storyteller / broadcaster Ken Kramer of 'About San Diego' about San Diego -- and, personal anecdotes that make Ken even more awesome.
Cantore talks to Dr. Bob Uslander, Medical Director and founder of Integrated MD Care of Del Mar. Dr. Bob (as his patients refer to him) is one of only a handful of physicians that offers "Aid In Dying" services.
Since June 9, 2016, California’s End of Life Option Act has made it easier for people with terminal illnesses to choose when they want to die, but, needless to say, it remains a controversial subject for many families, friends and medical providers.
That being said, Dr. Bob's primary goal is to make people more comfortable with the concept of dying.
Legendary San Diego broadcaster Jim McInnes joins Cantore to discuss the early days of radio (AKA sex, drugs, and rock-n-roll,) as well as San Diego in the 70's and the gnarly health battles he's conquered. Good shit.
Also, Cantore shares a life lesson learned from Kelly Slater during the Pipe Masters and the return of Rob Molt, super critic.
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When it comes to sports media, few people stay as busy as Scott Kaplan. Since 2001, Kaplan has been a steady presence on San Diego radio where he's worked opposite former San Diego Charger Billy Ray Smith (currently on The Mighty 1090) -- as well as for Westwood One as an NFL sideline reporter.
Having worked with Kaplan at the San Diego Union Tribune and The Mighty 1090 (for a veryshort time,) Cantore talks media (mostly radio) with Kaplan, as well as parenthood and significant life changes.
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Matt Pinfield, former host of MTV's “120 Minutes,” radio personality and rock journalist, joins Cantore to discuss his latest "restart" after falling hard after Chris Cornell's suicide. Also, Matt shares what keeps him healthy today and all the rad stuff he's working on including the 2 Hours with Matt Pinfield podcast.
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Paul Segura, Masterbrewer at Karl Strauss, talks about his trajectory as a renowned brewmaster, as well as the history of THE man himself, Karl Strauss. Also, Segura provides great insight on beer culture. CHEERS!
Renowned tattoo artist Fip Buchanan of Avalon Tattoo II in North Park, the first and most established custom tattoo shop in San Diego, discusses his beginnings as a tattoo artist, along with his place in San Diego tattoo history, and the ever-changing trends in the industry.
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Josh Landan, the founder of San Diego's Saint Archer Brewing, joins Cantore to discuss his early days as a surf filmmaker, his time at Saint Archer (before selling and bailing,) and his new endeavor, Villager Water.
Our first episode recorded in the #YEWbus, Cantore talks to surfer IZZY PASKOWITZ about devoting his life to his son Isaiah, who was diagnosed with autism at age three.
IZZY (and his wife Danielle) are the founders of Surfers Healing, a non-profit organization that teaches children with autism how to surf.
IZZY's dad is surfing legend / Stanford M.D. Dorian “Doc” Paskowitz who instead of living in a house, lived in a small camper with his wife and nine kids, traveling in search of waves. (Check out the awesome Surfwise documentary to learn more.)
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On the road with his "STAGES" podcast, Lance Armstrong calls in to discuss his new path as an insanely popular podcaster, and how to move forward when faced with adversity. Additionally, Lance talks about the art of not giving a fuck.
Slightly Stoopid, the Ocean Beach-based jam band led by co-founders and multi-instrumentalists Kyle McDonald and Miles Doughty, have been going strong for 23 years.
In this episode, Cantore drops by Miles' house in Point Loma to talks family, San Diego, and the future of the band.
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A regular judge on "Guy's Grocery Games" on Food Network and the food critic for San DiegoMagazine, Troy Johnson joins Cantore for a candid conversation about mental health, divorce, and life as a National TV personality living in O.B.
Del Mar's Pepe Romero Jr. grew up immersed in wood shop + classical guitar which led to his passion in guitar building. Along the way, Pepe fell in love with the Ukulele and adapted his classical guitar building to the Hawaiian instrument with great success -- building uke's for Jack Johnson + Ben Harper.
Recorded at his home in Carmel Valley, Sam The Cooking Guy shares his amazing transition from BioTech dude to national TV personality.
The youngest of nine, artist Joshua Ben Paskowitz recalls the ups-and-downs of his unique / magical upbringing in a surf RV with the first family of surfing.
Not as "Hollywood" as its sometimes portrayed, Josh gets deep with personal struggles, including the final moments with his dad, legendary surfer Doc Paskowitz (RIP)
Born + raised in Rancho Penasquitos, Scott Russo has fronted Unwritten Law for a quarter century, and he would tell you, he's lucky to be alive.
Recorded at professional skateboarder Danny Way's house in Encinitas, Scott talks about his early years with the band, sobriety, and recent health issues.
Cantore discusses signing on at the Mighty 1090 + the baggage surrounding his quotes in the San Diego U-T.
Ralph Rubio drops by for National Burrito Day with the story of Rubio's, + $5 burritos !!
Brian Karscig (Louis XIV, The Killers) joins Cantore to discuss growing up in Poway, and starting TWO successful bands with childhood friends. Also, a discussion about Karscig's new app, BLKBOX. But first, Cantore opens with an apology.