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A Tribute to the Greatest Dog in the World, Indy

A Tribute to the Greatest Dog in the World, Indy

Two nights after Christmas, on December 27, I sat in the emergency room at Veterinary Emergency Group in San Ramon, Calif., a veterinary…
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When Surfing Peaked

When Surfing Peaked

The 2000’s were the golden era of surfing. It’s never been the same since.
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Golden State Warriors Head Coach Steve Kerr Talks About His Passion for Surfing

Golden State Warriors Head Coach Steve Kerr Talks About His Passion...

At first glance, the impression Golden State Warriors Head Coach Steve Kerr casts on the average onlooker is probably that of an aging…
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An Exclusive Interview with Surfer and Musician Jack Johnson

An Exclusive Interview with Surfer and Musician Jack Johnson

The ascension of Jack Johnson from competitive surfer to one of the most popular musicians in the world is quite remarkable.
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A Surfer and His Dog Explore Arkansas

A Surfer and His Dog Explore Arkansas

The spirit of the surfing lifestyle isn’t limited to the pursuit of great waves. It’s the seeking of adventure and new experiences, even…
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These are 5 of the Best Places to Surf in Texas

These are 5 of the Best Places to Surf in Texas

When you think of Texas, thoughts of cowboys, horses, ranches, farms, tumbleweeds, oil, guns and BBQ probably creep into your head long…
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A Surfer and His Dog Explore Baja California

A Surfer and His Dog Explore Baja California

Mexico's crown jewel is its nearly 1,000 mile-long western peninsula known as Baja California and Baja California Sur.
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10 Subtle Differences Between Texas and California (The Transplant Chronicles Part III)

10 Subtle Differences Between Texas and California (The Transplant ...

Nearly four years ago I wrote a series of short stories called The Transplant Chronicles narrating the experience of moving from San…
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A Surfer and His Dog Explore Northern California

A Surfer and His Dog Explore Northern California

Retracing familiar steps.
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An Exclusive Interview with the Star of The Endless Summer II Pat O’Connell

An Exclusive Interview with the Star of The Endless Summer II Pat O...

In many ways, filmmaker Bruce Brown’s The Endless Summer movies impacted the sport of surfing similar to what the Gidget and Beach Party…
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An Exclusive Interview with Christian Madsen and Ben Lloyd-Hughes, Stars of Divergent

An Exclusive Interview with Christian Madsen and Ben Lloyd-Hughes, ...

The formula for box office success in the modern era of film seems to revolve primarily around six premises. These are:
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An Exclusive Interview with Kassia Meador

An Exclusive Interview with Kassia Meador

In an industry that pays homage to image and beauty as much as surfing prowess, no company reigns supreme in women’s surf clothing more…
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An Exclusive Interview with Big Wave Surfer Shawn Dollar

An Exclusive Interview with Big Wave Surfer Shawn Dollar

The 2010 surf contest at Maverick’s produced some of the biggest waves in competitive surfing history. Massive bombs that tested the mettle…
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World Champion Surfer Joel Parkinson Discusses Surfing in San Francisco

World Champion Surfer Joel Parkinson Discusses Surfing in San Franc...

During the 2011 Rip Curl Pro Search San Francisco, arguably the biggest surf contest to ever to be held in San Francisco and the home of…
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Greg Long: An Exclusive Interview

Greg Long: An Exclusive Interview

Among the many talented and borderline insane big wave surfers to paddle into the world’s largest waves, one stands out for his many…
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Jed Noll: An Exclusive Interview

Jed Noll: An Exclusive Interview

Many years ago, around the time one of the greatest surf films to have ever been made Riding Giants was released, I had the distinct…
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The Transplant Chronicles Part II

The Transplant Chronicles Part II

These are the stories of a surfer and his dog, packing up and moving 500 miles from San Francisco to start a new life in Encinitas. These…
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The Transplant Chronicles Part I

The Transplant Chronicles Part I

These are the stories of a surfer and his dog, packing up and moving 500 miles from San Francisco to start a new life in Encinitas.
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Sitting Down and Having Pizza with Jesse Eisenberg and Aziz Ansari

Sitting Down and Having Pizza with Jesse Eisenberg and Aziz Ansari

At first glance, you wouldn’t think actors Jesse Eisenberg and Aziz Ansari would have much, if anything, to do with surfing, snowboarding…
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An Exclusive Interview With Snowboarding Olympic Gold Medalist Hannah Teter

An Exclusive Interview With Snowboarding Olympic Gold Medalist Hann...

In terms of personal accomplishments, no female snowboarder has achieved more success on a snowboard than Hannah Teter. Hailing from…
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Rob Dyrdek: An Exclusive Interview

Rob Dyrdek: An Exclusive Interview

Rob Dyrdek is arguably the biggest name in skateboarding today. Before partnering up with Jackass director Jeff Tremaine to create the hit…
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Lost Coast to The Bay

Lost Coast to The Bay

When I was really young, my parents made me skip a grade. I guess once upon a time I was really smart. It was a miserable decision any…
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Tom Curren: An exclusive interview

Tom Curren: An exclusive interview

Tom Curren, who in addition to being one of the greatest surfers ever is also an extremely talented musician, recently played an acoustic…
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The Zen of Surfing Prevents the Wandering Mind

The Zen of Surfing Prevents the Wandering Mind

I have always had a hard time accepting organized religion.
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Edward Norton: An Exclusive Interview

Edward Norton: An Exclusive Interview

It’s tough to argue against calling Edward Norton one of the greatest actors of his generation. In fact, it would be difficult to argue…
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