Occ-Cast

OCC-CAST - DEC 4, 2018 OCC-CAST EPISODE 35 FEATURING KAI 'BORG' GARCIA Likely one of the most physically intimidating people you will ever come across, Kai 'Borg' Garcia is an extremely positive role model with the ability to extract the best version of anyone, even without speaking at times. The former Jiu-Jitsu World Champion is an integral part of the Hawaiian Water Patrol & community, keeping the world’s best surfers safe as they take on some of the largest waves imaginable. "It doesn’t matter what you’ve done in your life…it’s what are you doing today." In this episode of the Occ-Cast, Occy & Kai sit down to talk on staying in the present, being the best person you can be every day, the next generation of Hawaiian surfers & much more. This is Occy v Kai Borg.

Taj Burrow is often referred to as the best surfer to have never won a world title. He finished runner up multiple times, won 12 CT events, dropped crazy clip after clip, and yet never quite cracked ‘the holy grail’. In this latest edition of the Occ-cast, find out if that fazes him, what his most memorable sessions of all time are, and what is was like surfing against his greatest rival, Andy Irons. Kicking off by jumping out of a plane together, Occ and Taj also dive into fatherhood, injuries, retirement and little topics like the meaning of life: “My main goal now is to get tubed and find good waves.” Sit back and enjoy a chat and some flashbacks with two true icons of surfing. This is Occy v Taj Burrow.

“No one’s going to do that. That’s absurd.” - Gerry Lopez when first confronted with the idea that people might pay anyone to go surfing. Mr. Pipeline, Mr. Style, actor, shaper, surfer & snowboarder. Gerry Lopez has lived one of the fullest lives of anyone on the planet, and has stood calm in the eye of the Banzai storm like no-one before or since. Occy caught up with Gerry at the Billabong house at Pipeline to chat about pioneering the shortboard revolution, surfing G-Land for the first time, and the worst wipeout he ever had at Pipe - literally tearing himself a new one and puncturing his colon. This interview will have you wishing for the old days, excited for the future and wanting to pack more into your everyday existence.

Mark Occhilupo & Rob Machado are two of the greatest goofy footers to have ever taken to the ocean. One is all raw power & personality, the other fluid grace & humility. Despite the differences in their approach, they’ve both captured the imaginations of generations of surfers around the globe. In Episode 32 of the Occ-Cast, the two sit down to chat about what it’s like to have kids that surf, discuss the legendary 1995 Pipe Masters, and explore what it feels like to unexpectedly drop off tour. In the words of Rob: “I’d just had a baby and lost my job and my sponsor and was just like, what on earth am I going to do?” What followed next was one of the best things to ever happen to him as a surfer. Dive in and enjoy Occy vs. Rob.

In Episode 31 of the Occ-Cast, the 1998 Bells champ is joined by 2018 Bells champ Italo Ferreira, as well as Filipe Toledo, Jadson Andre, Miguel Pupo, & Yago Dora - part of the new generation of young Brazilian surfers known as the Brazilian Storm.

Occy gets a lesson in tamales & hitches a ride on Christian's motorcycle, and the two cover everything from Christian's unconventional approach to surfing, to paddling out at Snapper with sharks in the middle of the night, and much more.

In episode 29 of the Occ-Cast, Occy is joined by former rival and fellow legend, Tom Curren. The two talk about their epic head-to-head match ups in the 80's, riots in Huntington Beach and partake in a heavy dose of surf nostalgia.

In the newest episode of the Occ-Cast, Occy is joined by one of the most interesting characters to ever come out of professional surfing, Brad Gerlach. The two discuss Brad's move to Australia, becoming the number 1 ranked surfer on tour, developing his love for big wave surfing, his first time surfing Cortez Bank and more.

Occy is lucky enough to be joined by an American icon, Iggy Pop, for episode 27 of the Occ-Cast. The two talk the full span of Iggy's incredible career, how he's been able to keep at it for so long and, of course, Iggy's pet cockatoo, Biggie Pop.

Episode 26 of the Occ-Cast sees Occy joined by former Billabong and current Patagonia surfer Dave Rastovich. The two former teammates discuss Rasta's transition from swimmer to surfer as a kid, why he gave up the competitive surfing rat race and Rasta's eco-conscious lifestyle.

The newest episode of the Occ-Cast features two of the most recognizable names in surfing - Vaughan and Ronnie Blakey. Vaughan is currently Editor at Australia's iconic Surfing World magazine and Ronnie is best known as one of the main voices of the WSL. The boys talk the new surf media landscape, what Ronnie is seeing from the guys on tour and the expansion of surf culture online and on TV.

Occy is joined by surfing savant Dane Reynolds in the newest Occ-Cast. The two discuss Dane's current projects and travels, life in Ventura vs. life in Orange County, THAT incident in Portugal and more.

Occy heads up to Byron Bay for episode 23 to talk to freesurfer, artist and musician, Ozzie Wright. The two talk about Ozzie's favorites in freesurfing and competitive surfing, how Ozzie made his way up to Byron and the boards Ozzie has been paddling out with.

Occy sits down with his long time shaper Jason Stevenson, founder of JS Industries, to discuss the massive impact surfer Luke Egan had on JS' career, how difficult it was to shape for Andy Irons and the origins of the signature Traktor logo.

For episode 21 Occy is joined by Billabong founder Gordon Merchant. The two discuss the origins and evolution of their relationship, how Gordon built the brand from the ground up and offers his own insight into what it takes to be successful in life and business.