Todays guest is Tom Morey the inventor of the "Morey Boogie" Bodyboard. Tom is a creative surf designer, inventor and theorist from Southern California. Tom was born in Detroit in 1935. His family moved to Laguna Beach when he was 9 and he started surfing Main Beach on a "Surf Matt". He then moved to Santa Monica and began doing "stand-up surfing" at Malibu Point. In 1958 he received a BA in Mathematics from USC and became an engineer for Douglas Aircraft. In 1969 he quit Douglas to start "Morey Surfboards". One year later he formed "Morey-Pope Surfboards" with San Diego Surf designer Karl Pope. Morey and Pope created innovative board designs such as the "Trisect" ... a travel ready, three piece board that came with its own suitcase. Morey helped develop "Slipcheck" a surfboard traction aerosol spray-on used as an alternative to surfboard wax. He invented the W.A.V.E. set, the first commercially successful removable fin system. In 1965 Tom created the "Tom Morey Invitational" Surfings first cash prize contest worth $1,500. It was a nose riding contest held in Ventura, an event that attracted all the hot surfers of the time like Mikey Munoz and Mike Hynson. Morey pushed articles for Surfer Magazine on a wide range of topics including surf contests, wave formation, riding techniques, health and artificial surf (wave pools). In a Surfer magazine article from 1971 Tom proclaimed "I am Albert Einstein, Thomas Edison, Alexander Gram Bell and Bob Simmons". Morey gave new life to prone surfing in 1973 by marketing his 2 year old invention called the "Morey Boggie" a 4 foot ,soft bellyboard made mostly out of closed-cell polyethylene packing foam. Easier, cheper and safer to ride than surfboards, "Boggie Boards" soon became very popular with the kids and the tourists. 80,000 units were shipped in 1977 just before Morey sold the "Boggie" to American Toy Giant "KRANSCO". Sale more than quadrupled by the end of the decade and the "Boggie Boards" were soon available in thousands of coastal grocery stores and surf shops. By the early 80's Bodyboarding had its own identity separate from surfing. Bodyboarding is described as the most popular form of surfing, as bodyboards outsell surfboards by huge margins. "Bellyboarding" is the original form of "Bodysurfing" dating back hundreds if not thousands of years, it was all but not dead in the 60's. Stand-up surfing was the most popular way to ride a wave back then with knee boarding a distant second. The "Bodyboard", as all Boggie type craft would soon be called was more than just a wave tool. According to Tom "For anybody to be a graduate of this planet" Morey said "it is essential for them to learn this activity". Millions of Boggies and Boggie knock offs were in the water in the mid 80's. Earlier Tom and Mike Doyle co developed "Morey-Doyle" soft top surfboards. Tom has been in many surf movies and documentaries such as "Golden Breed", "Blazing Longboards", "The Liquid Stage", and "Endless Summer 2". Tom was listed by Surfer magazine as one of the most influential surfers of the century.      

Tales from the Cobblestones

REMEMBERING TOM MOREY

This year 2021, Tales from the Cobblestones podcast had a booth at the Boardroom show, International Surfboard making convention in Del Mar San Diego. I had a booth and we were doing some live podcasting. We met and talked with so many great people. These are some of my conversations. Enjoy.

TALES FROM THE BOARDROOMSHOW

TALES FROM THE BOARDROOM SHOW

Todays guest is Drew Brophy, Maria Brophy and Christine O'donell. This is the team that Brings you all things "Drew Brophy Art" Its the gallery, the Posca paint retailer, the energy, the atmosphere, the vibrant colors in Drews paintings. Drew has been painting on surfboards for decades. Him and his wife have built a beautiful empire inspired by lifestyle. They do so much down there at the Brophy Gallery art sancutaty... Today we focus on Drews surf accident, hosting an art party for world renown aorist Cris Dyer and about his upcoming paint booth at the boardroom show. Then we talk to the gallery manager, Christine O'Donnell about migrating to San Clemente, her love for surf and how she hooked up with the Brophys. Then we finish the interview with the always delightful, Maria Brophy, where she turns the tables on me and asks me the hard questions.. only a life coach could ask. The We talk about her new book and Podcast called " ART, Money, Success". Its always a blast going down to the gallery, always beaming faces and inspiration around every corner.   Please enjoy my conversations with the colorful characters that make up the Brophy Art Universe.   Cheers!     Then we ta      

Brophy Gallery

TWO LIFE LONG SURF LOVERS DO WHATEVER IT TAKES TO GET SURFING INTO THE OLYMPICS!   THIS IS THEIR STORIES!   ENJOY

OLYMPIC SURFING SPECIAL

Todays guest is JWF, the artist formerly known as Jonathan Wayne Freeman. Jon is a lively personality that resides in Oceanside, North San Diego. Jon is a comedian, an Instagram star, a dad, a husband and a frothed out surf grom at heart. Jon broke away from the 9-5, now he can truly be himself which is hard to manage with these changing tides. Its hard to get work done when its perfect 4 to 5 foot glass with perfect tide and wind and the kids have gone back to school. Hey, but what is work anyways? Work these days, it's is being loyal to his sponsors, which has its obligations.  @kookoftheday @bugasalt @newgreens @pit_viper Also, its an exciting time for Jon and all Mid-Length lovers. Jon has teamed up with @stretchboards from Santa Cruz to bring you Jon's very first pro model. The Mid-Length surf craft for the everyday frother... Its called the... JWF MIDLIFE!!! We go into detail about this surfboard and many other things. I met up with Jon down at Sano to do some Podcasting and then surf SOME pumping south swell. We had a great time, first its started raining and the wind was shit, then as we were wrapping up the podcast, the sun game out, the wind shifted and the surf gods shinned upon us! Please enjoy my conversation with the great and talented, and always delightful.... MR. JONATHAN WAYNE FREEMAN :-)                  

Jonathan Wayne Freeman

Chris Cantore was on Southern California Radio for decades. As people enjoyed tunes of Sublime, the taste of  Carne Fries and the thrills of sneaking over the Mexican boarder.. they most likely did it to the deep sounds of Chris Cantore on the airwaves over Tijuana and San Diego on 91X. These days Chris is forging a path in the new digital space of Podcasts and beyond. He has formed an Entertainment Network called YEW. YEW is many things but as of lately we are bringing you live concerts! Chris has gone back to his roots of being a show promoter, something he learned while being at 91X. These shows are called SUNDOWN SESSIONS they take place at the Mission Bay Yacht club in San Diego. Fans get a one of a kind, intimate sunset session with friends, drinks and their favorite artist. The shows have been a huge success and selling out everytime. His first show was with G LOVE (hold the special sauce) Then fallowed it up with Donavan and Matt Costa Now he's got..  Patto Banton-August 13th 2021 Yaght Rock Review-(Brunch) August 15th 2021 Art Alexakis (EVERCLEAR) August 19th 2021 Lee Rocker (STRAY CATS) August 26th 2021 Plus much more to come! If your in San Diego...check out these shows...or go to sundownsessionslive.com for tickets! Till then please enjoy my conversation with Chris Cantore talking about SUNDOWN SESSIONS and more! YEW!!! yewonline.com                                          

Chris Cantore

TOM MOREY

Todays guest is Scott Bass the "Podfather" of surf talk. Scott is a 50 year old male that drinks oolong tea and plays pickle ball, but don't hold that against him. He's a frothed out surf grom at heart. He helped coin the phrase "Yeah Guy"!!! And he'll be the first to admit it, that "surfers are the worst". With a chance meeting with "Surfer" Magazine editor Steve Hawk on a Mexico surf trip he got the opportunity to work for Surfer as the "Online Editorial" Director for 10 years. Scott and Surfer Magazine both weathered the storm in this new digital landscape. While working at Surfer Magazine Scott would developed an idea for a "Surf Talk Show". It was clunky back then but Scott would have a panel of revolving guests on his Internet radio surf talk show. These guests...mostly Chris Mauro, James Pribram and Jeff "Baldy" Baldwin. The Surfer Magazine gig would eventually fizzle out and Scott Bass and "Baldy" took their show to terrestrial radio...a "Sports" station of all places, where they rebranded the name of the show to "Down the Line Surf Talk Radio" with a focus on San Diego Surf with Report "Call-ins" and revolving "Drop-ins" from the Surf Community. The Show was high energy with a clash of personalities and a pattern of Scott constantly interrupting his guests but especially His Co-Host "Baldy". Scott held the Torch for "Surf Talk" Radio for decades...keeping it alive with his stoke and passion. Radio would run its course and "Bassy" and "Baldy" would part ways. David Scales, an emerging surf media talent was in another county looking for a knowledgeable surf personality to help him Co-Host a "Surf News" Style show for his "up and coming" Surf media juggernaut called the "Surf Spledor Network". Scott and David would eventually hook up and start recording "Surf Talk". The two has amazing chemistry and what they had together. Together they would go on to Co-Create the surf podcast know as SPIT, a surf news show where there cover everything under the sun. One of the best Surf Podcasts of all time! All the while that was going on in Scott Bass's life there was something else going on behind the scenes...Scott hustles surfboards. Him and his wife would turn it into a business, a surfboard trade show called "Sacred Craft" a yearly event honoring the true craftsmen of the surfboard making industry...the backbone, the guys covered in dust stinking like resin in the back allies. And where better to do it then the County that makes more surfboards than any other place in the world....San Diego Baby! Anyways...The "Sacred Craft" Surfboard gathering would grow and become the premier Southern California surf Festival.......with the popularity of the growing event, Scott decided to rebrand the event name to "THE BOARDROOM SHOW" a gathering of the surfboard making industry under one roof. Bringing together legends, shapers, craftsmen, designers, artisans, lovers of music, friends and all things surf. And he's doing it once again..BIGGER and BETTER than ever!! Join us this September 25th and 26th as Scott Bass brings you "THE BOARDROOM SHOW" at the Del Mar FAIRGROUNDS in San Diego California. Till then...here is my conversation with the great...SCOTT BASS!!! YEAH GUY!                                                                                                                          

Scott Bass

Todays guest is the "Post Heat Guru" none other than the "Surf Coach of the Stars"... Yes!!!! Im talking about Stace Galbraith! The Core-st of the surf nerds, a Podcaster, a student of the game.. like no other, he specializes in heat strategies and preparation.. and he grew up around some of the biggest names in surf. Names like Mick Fanning, Joel Parkinson, Paul Fisher, Mitch Crews and Jack Freestone. Stace got his start doing mach heats with his friends and volunteering at the local surf contests to judge heats. Its plane and simple....Stace is absolutely surf crazed and he know his shit. Working with todays top athletes, stace has been on a slow burn to the main stage...where we saw a fresh faced Stace, doing sideline "Post Heat" interviews for the 4 stops of the Australian leg of the World Tour. Stace caught his stride and was a delight on the broadcast plus he really got the surfers to open up with his detailed and in depth questions. Staces Face may be new to the WSL broadcast, but if your a Surf Podcast fan, you already know that silky smooth voice of his. Him and fellow surf addicted maniac, Michael Ciaramella. are two surf nuts that do a Podcast for STAB Mag called CUSP. These guys go deep and they fallow the World Tour of Surfing closely and discuss all the nuance the tour has to over...plus everything else surf related that comes their way....I highly recommend it! We checked in with Stace all the way over there to Australia, the Gold Coast to be exact. It was a great chat, or as he calls it.. a "Chin Wag". We got to know Stace a bit more and got some backstory. This guy lives, breathes and eats surfing! He's a consumer! And about as Australian as it gets...I even quizzed him with my new segment of the show called...."DO YOU SPEAK AUSTRALIAN" where I quiz native Australians with their own "Witty" Slang and Phrases to see how well they know their own species. Plus we have a bonus section... YEW Online Correspondent and Olympic Anonnouncer of the stars...Mr. CHRIS COTE....... A true professional of All action sports... calls in to give us an update on the Olympic qualifying event that he was a part of in El Salvador...and give us insight on the event. This is was an action packed episode with 2 true professionals behind the microphone. Heres my conversation with Stace Galbraith and Chis Cote. Enjoy!                 

Stace Galbraith

Vaughan Blakey is the "Forrest Gump" of Surf, he's been everywhere and done everything. Vaughan is an artist in every sense of the word. He started working at a surf magazine at a young age. The Frothed out, surf obsessed grom, climbed the ladder to the top. He would eventually take over as editor. Vaughan went on to edit many of Australia's top surf magazines. He would eventually gravitated toward completion and developing a commentator gig. All while playing music with his childhood mate "Ozzy Wright" in the "Goons of Doom". Vaughan has had may great achievements  in the surfing realm. These days he's been hitting the road doing live shows of his "Hit Surf Podcast" called "Aint that Swell" with his surf journalist mate (HAMAD) Jeddum Smith. Jed is one of Surfing most "ALL-TIME" Characters. Vaughan also has been directing some go surfings most takes about edits... "Free Scrubber" with Tom Curran and "Postcards from Morgs" with CT Rookie Morgan Cibilic. I caught up with Vaughan to talk life and to discuss some of these surf stories. it was an absolute pleasure to talk surf with one of my heroes  and "ALL-TIME" favorite Podcasters. Please enjoy my conversation with the great... Vaughan Blakey                  

Vaughan Blakey

Today's guest is the the great Danny Johnson. Danny works for STAB, One of the leaders in Surf media. He's the Senior Creative...But he's much much more...He's the "Wet Lettuce" AKA "The Strongest Man in Surf Podcasting". Yup, he's all that! Danny is a Surf Journalist that has been contributing to the surfing world for some time now. Danny has been carving out quality surf content since his old school hit Podcast, the fan favorite, the cult classic...the first Australian Surf quiz Podcast of it's kind,  called "The Dooley". The Dooley was an incredibly structured surf podcast that Danny would do with fellow surf journalist, Mr. Mike Jennings. The Dooley was a great Podcast, but all good things come to an end and Mike and Danny called it quits. Danny would go on to work for all the surf media outlets which landed him a gig at STAB where he works today. These day's he a leading contributor for quality content  for STAB including his new hit Podcast called "The Drop" A weekly review of the surfing world with interviews and insight. The Podcast is a hit because Danny has a super smooth Australian accent and with all the STAB Writers contributing, Its very organized,  and engaging which equals a great listen. I can't get enough, one of my favorite Podcasts...And its because Danny is good at what he does. It was an absolute honor to meet up with Danny Via FaceTime...from all across the world in Australia. It was a great interview and we played a very special version of "The Dooley"! Please enjoy my conversation with the Wet Lettuce himself Mr. Danny Johnson. Intro: Slow Roll-Tommy Guerrero Interlude: Heart in the Streets-Tommy Guerrero  Outro: Draft Riot-Del-Byzanteens Babs and Babs-Daryl Hall              

Danny Johnson

Todays guest is the Damian Brawner of Brawner Surfboards. Damian is San Clemente royalty, born and raised with San Clemente's best. Damian's father is Danny Brawner a famous glasser for Hobie surfboards and the drummer for the iconic surf band that provided the tunes for the legendary surf film, Bruce Brown's "Endless Summer".  Damian grew up around music and Surfboards, hence their slogan "Rhythm and Resin". Damian has had a very successful career as a musician and a club promoter. But these days his focus is on community and glassing and playing music and recording...the list goes on and on. He's bringing back those old school traditional values and bringing in the young  kids that are eager to learn the skills of the past. He's bringing in the community to learn techniques to grow the craft all in the name of fun. His surf shop has expanded during Covid and his Surfboards and E-Bikes are selling off the rack daily, it's hard to keep up with demand. He has a full music stage set up in the middle of his shop where they have weekly jams, they have a live stream every Thursday night. Damian is currently building a recording studio next store plus a bike repair shop....Lets just say...Damian Brawner is a busy man, and it does not look like he's slowing down anytime soon....but, its all good and its all fun. We checked in with Damian down at his surf shop in Capo Beach to talk surf, music, bikes and the future. Plus we got a very special surprise guest from "Guava Marie"!  I am super excited to share this episode with you... Here is my conversation with the great and powerful, MR. DAMIAN BRAWNER! Special guest: Corey Kookapinto and Ava Bartlow  Music: Intro: MF Doom-Coffin Nails 1. Enrique-"Instramentals" Kookapinto 2. UP- Guava Marie (solo) 3. Daydream- Guava Marie (solo) Guava Marie Live at the "Taste of Long Beach" Fest. (streaming) 4. Conflicted- Guava Marie (Full Band) 5. I like to feel pain- Guava Marie 6. Daydream- Guava Marie 7. Blues and Guava- Guava Marie Outro: 8. Sanctuary- Hiss Golden Messenger                       

Brawner Surfboards

Music to groove to.  1. Son of Slide-Slave 2. Post Mortem-Cameo 3. 10 West-Dam Funk 4.  I've seen that face before-Grace Jones 5. Slow down, Love-Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings 6. Tom Cat-Muddy Waters 7. Everybody needs love-Syl Johnson 8. Love is a hurting thing-Gloria Anne Taylor 9. All that you give-Cinematic Orchestra (ft.Fontelle Bass) 10. You going' miss your candyman-Terry Callier 11. Everything is fine-Jean Grae x Quelle Chris (Ft.Nick Offerman) 12. One Beer-MF DOOM 13. Curls-Mad Villian                                  

SLIDE

Erin "WORM " Ashley is a Longboard Surfer living in Costa Mesa. Worm is Famous for lots of talents, but it's her noserider long boarding skill that can leave you mesmerized. It's Her big smile and personality that make her an unforgettable character in surf. Erin on a wave is a pure joy to watch, but she has other skills too. She's a ripping saxophone player, a Baker, an avid reader... the list goes on and on. We caught up with WORM to see what she has been up to and talk a little surf. I hope you enjoy my conversation with the always delightful, Ms. Erin Ashley  AKA... "WORM"!   Music 1: Coffin Nails-MF DOOM 2: Resonance-HOME 3: Such Small Hand-La Dispute 4: It's Raining-Irma Thomas 5: Inside Out-SPOON

WORM Erin Ashley

Tales from the Cobblestones is a podcast about San Onofre State Beach, a 3,000 acre state park located in Southern California. This unique area is home to some of the most famous waves in the country. This area is rich with interesting stories and conflicting issues. In this podcast I attempt to dig deep in some fun story telling, with a surfer's perspective. "Live from the Cobblestones" is a show within the show. In this series we interview interesting individuals in the surf world: Artists, Surfers, Shapers, etc. With a focus on the lifestyle in Southern California and its influence on surf culture.

hubhopper

Tales from the Cobblestones

hubhopper