Jeremiah Klein - #40

Dino Andino - Part 2 - #46

Part two of Talk to the Doctor features guest Dino Andino as he traces the rise of competitive surfing—from PSAA and the Bud tour of the 1980s to qualifying for the ASP and life on the world tour. The conversation covers early surf culture, televised events on Prime Ticket, and the stylistic shift toward airs and radical surfing led by legends like Christian Fletcher, Shane Beschen, Andy Irons and more. They share big-wave stories (Pipeline, Teahupo’o, Cloudbreak), behind‑the‑scenes industry talk about sponsors and the economics of the tour, and personal reflections on parenting a pro—Dino’s account of his son’s amateur and pro rise, the pressures of sponsorships, and lessons learned along the way. Tune in for candid memories, surf history, tour politics, and intimate moments from road trips and contests that shaped a generation of surfers. Expect names, anecdotes, and insight into where the sport has been and where it’s heading.

Dino Andino - Part 1 - #45

On this episode of Talk to the Doctor, host “the doctor” chats with longtime friend and former pro Dino Andino — U.S. tour champion (1990) and 1991 World Tour Rookie of the Year — about his life in San Clemente and rise in the surf world. They dig into Dino’s childhood, local characters and mentors, the 1970s–90s San Clemente surf scene, memorable surfers (Midget Smith, Gary Ziegler, Martin Potter, Archie and many more), time in Maui, the Gotcha sponsorship breakthrough, Mana Foods, contest life and the community that shaped their generation. Expect candid memories, behind‑the‑scenes stories, local history and a nostalgic, informative look at how place, people and grit turned a small beach town into a global surf influence.

Tanner Waite - #44

In this episode of Talk to the Doctor, host interviews Tanner Waite — the "Beach Cowboy," big-wave surfer and adventure seeker. Tanner shares his unconventional journey from racing off-road cars with his dad to discovering surfing at 16, progressing from Oceanside Pier to powerful breaks like Blacks, Mavericks, Jaws, and Nazaré. He talks about paddling endurance challenges (including a near-eight-hour Molokaʻi–Oʻahu crossing), serious wipeouts and concussion recovery, and the mental shifts that pushed him from fear to fearless pursuit. They discuss Tanner’s path through mechanical engineering, mental-health struggles, and a transformative solo trip to Bali that reshaped his relationship with surfing. Tanner explains how he transitioned into content creation, building a following as Beach Cowboy, starting the brand Residual Stoke, and hosting community events aimed at helping others pursue meaningful experiences. Guests and people mentioned include Steve Rice, Brendan Rour (Santa Cruz Medicinals), Shane Dorian, Greg Long, Kevin Schultz, Nathan Florence, Caroline Marks, Lux Turner, and others. Key themes include resilience, finding purpose, embracing risk, community, and the value of experiences over possessions.

Salvador Paskowitz - #43

Salvador Paskowitz talks about his journey from growing up in the legendary Paskowitz surf family to writing major Hollywood films, including The Age of Adaline. We dive into the creative process behind storytelling, the realities of the film industry, the writer’s strike, the rise of vertical microdramas, and the influence surf culture has had on his work. Along the way, Salvador shares stories about his career, his favorite filmmakers and surfers, and the experiences that shaped his career behind the camera. 🎙️ Real talk, real laughs, and everything in between. #TalkToTheDr [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/talktothedr/] #Podcast [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/podcast/] #salvadorpaskowitz

Chris Cote - #42

Chris discusses his journey from 1980s Encinitas skate sessions to pro surfing, magazine work, and event commentary. He shares stories about past contests, video parts, band life, and the grind behind creative careers. We also dive into the WSL’s changing formats over the years, the value of passion and persistence, and how balance, gratitude, and humor shape a life built around doing what you love. 🎙Real talk, real laughs, and everything in between. #talktothedr #podcast #chriscote   Watch the full episode on our Youtube channel www.youtube.com/@twinpalmsentertainment949 [http://www.youtube.com/@twinpalmsentertainment949] Instagram https://www.instagram.com/talktothedoctor/ [https://www.instagram.com/talktothedoctor/]