The fourth generation San Diegan writer & editor joins us to discuss failing to “de-Barney-fy” longboarding, his private correspondence with Miki Dora, his ongoing love affair with Cuba, and how a life of avowed poverty yielded an endlessly rich lifestyle. Enjoy!
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CREDITS
Presented by: Roark.com
Presented by: REALWatersports.com
Presented by: VAERWatches.com/surfsplendor
Partner: WaterwaysTravel.com
Partner: Driftline.co promo code SPIT
Sponsor: RocketMoney.com/surf
Host, Writer, Producer: David Scales @David_Lee_Scales
Intro Music: Yusef Lateef, The Plum Blossom
Outro Music: Ronnie Lane and Slim Chance, Roll On Babe