Talk To The Dr.

David Elecciri - #21

David Elecciri was born into a house where both parents were really into music. There were guitars, a piano, drum set and record player playing all kinds of music. Jazz, blues, rock, reggae, swing jazz and country. Being of Mexican descent there was lots of old Spanish records and mariachi music as he explains "all the good stuff from Mexico." He knew from a very young age that he wanted to make it as a musician. His dad was a football coach and David loved playing the game along with surfing, so he was growing up into music, football and surfing here in the coolest little beach town this side of Coolangatta. He gives all love and respect to his parents who always supported him following his dreams and pursuits. He grew up with Wardo and they are still close to this day. Seeing Chris ripping at such a young age along with the Fletchers, Justin Mattison and Robo were all huge inspirations. But as much as he loved surfing, he realized early on that a career in pro surfing wasn't his destiny. So, he set his sights on the NFL or becoming a professional musician and here we are three decades after high school and not only is he a professional musician, but he plays guitar and sings in one of the world's most prominent and respected reggae bands, Steel Pulse. Honestly, it couldn't have happened to a nicer dude. David Elecciri aka David Electric is one of the most positive soulful characters you will ever meet. If you want to discover how David went from being a music loving football playing surfed out grom to being in one of the most iconic reggae bands on the planet then check out episode 21 and enjoy the ride my friends. On this episode, you will see his new song and surf themed music video he did with the Colapinto Brothers, Cole Houshmand, Kade Matson and Jett Schilling titled "Pulling Up For The Champions". David performs for us in the studio the world premiere of his new song "All On The Line."
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Matt Archbold - #20

Matt talks about his early days in the water as a grom, surfing with his buddies at T Street and the pier. He got his first surfboard at 11 years old and vividly remembers standing up on a wave and riding it all the way to shore at T Street. From that moment on, he was hooked, all he wanted to do was surf. His first surf trip was with his mom and brother to Oahu, and not long after, he landed a sponsorship with Hobie. He shares how he started out riding single fins and twin fins, but when Simon Anderson invented the thruster, everything changed. By the age of 14, he knew he wanted to be a pro surfer, and by 16, he was on tour, competing against legends like Pottz, Derek Ho, Dane Kealoha, MR, Shaun Tomson, Rabbit, Tom Carroll, and Occy. Matt also talks about a move he pioneered, the lean-forward, lay-back and how, during that time, he truly felt like he was traveling the world and living the dream. Still, he remembers feeling frustrated by the judging criteria of that era, which eventually took a toll on him. Later, Timmy Patterson shaped him a couple of boards, and Matt headed to the North Shore, where he ended up reinventing himself, riding super short boards at a pumping Off The Wall. He also shares his top five favorite surfers of all time. Matt talks about how Dane Kealoha showed him the ropes on the North Shore, his deep love and respect for Herbie Fletcher, and the major influence Roy Gonzales has had in his life. Finally, he shares what he’s been up to lately with his brand Archy’s Garage, and how stoked he is to finally have his passport back after two years.
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Tiimmy Patterson - #19

On this weeks episode, Timmy Patterson talks about his dad moving from Oahu to San Diego in 1956/57, becoming part of the Windansea crew, and then eventually moving up to Dana Point. He got a job at Hobie Surfboards, and at one point, Timmy’s dad and both his uncles were sanding, laminating, and doing pin lines at the Hobie factory. Timmy was born and raised in Dana Point and to this day, he still lives literally ten houses from where he grew up, which I gotta say, is so cool. He grew up surfing Doheny and Poche and shaped his first surfboard in the family garage in 1979. He got that first blank from Brad Basham; in the same building Timmy has now worked out of for 30 years. He talks about shaping for Christian, Archy, and Dino back in the day, and how much he loves every aspect of surfboard production from start to finish all the way down to the lost art of glass-on fins. He shares how he quit working at Hobie to go work for Chris McElroy, and we also dive into all the talent that came out of San Clemente both surfers and shapers. We talk about Randy Sleigh, and how he and Chris McElroy were absolute rock star shapers. We also talk about Timmy’s riders today, including World Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist Italo Ferreira, and Alan Cleland Jr., along with so many other talents from this hotbed of surfing like Kolohe, Griff, Crosby, Cole, and more. I asked him about his top five surfers of all time, and we talk about the classic, highly influential surf flick Free Ride and the impact it had on all of us at the time. He tells me stories about his grandpa shaping boards in the 1940s, stories Walter Hoffman passed down to him. And now, Timmy’s son Keone is shaping alongside him, making it four generations of surfboard builders. Such a legacy, such a Patterson family tradition. He talks about traveling the world with his son, shaping boards in places like the Canary Islands, Portugal, Brazil, Bali, and Hawaii. And, of course, we talk about seeing the stoke in the eyes of the groms and how he wants to keep that stoke alive by surfing and shaping every single day. For Timmy Patterson, it’s all about sharing the stoke and I gotta say, I couldn’t be more stoked to share this episode with you, my friends.
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Nick Hernandez - #18

This week I sit down with Nick Hernandez, a.k.a. Nick I., lead singer of the reggae band Common Sense. We talk about his early musical influences, the formation of Common Sense nearly 40 years ago, and the new album they’re currently working on. We also dive into his love of skimboarding, a passion that runs much deeper than most people might realize, along with some classic stories of surfing in Hawaii and traveling abroad. Nick shares what it was like to recently play with his hero, Taj Mahal, at the New Orleans Jazz Festival, a true highlight of his musical journey. We cover so much in this episode, and as a bonus, Nick treats us to a very cool ukulele performance you won’t want to miss.
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Roy Gonzalez - #17

I have the one, the only, the original real deal, often imitated, never regulated, artist extraordinaire, Mr. Roy Gonzales, on my show, and I couldn't be more stoked. I’ve done almost 20 episodes so far of "Talk To The Dr." and I’ve been having so much fun rappin' out with so many cool characters. But ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, freaks, geeks, legends, and weirdos... this episode is one for the ages, my friends. We dive straight into a free-flowing rant that covers everything from his memories of my high school wardrobe choices to the roots of Have A Chips and the Hare Krishna days in Laguna Beach. Roy talks about chatting with God, and how God talks back like when he tells you to paddle back out after a wipeout. Because if you don’t, you won’t catch any more waves. It’s as simple as that… and Roy ties that to life’s ups and downs in the most metaphorical, meaningful way. Such cool stuff and I’m literally having so much fun; it doesn’t even seem fair that I get to do this for my job. But like they say (whoever they are), someone’s gotta do it... right? Let me put it this way: we talk about so much, and rather than try to pen a literal show description here in this space, let me simply ask you to take a moment. Slow down a bit, kick back, and take this ride with me as we bring you Part 1 of my chat with one of San Clemente’s most creative, humorous, intelligent, and truly classic characters this town has ever produced.
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Kirra Pinkerton - #16

On this weeks episode Kirra Pinkerton talks about how she started surfing at just two years old. At 11, she paddled out to 8-foot Hanalei with her dad, Jim, and quickly discovered her lack of fear and love of adrenaline. It was that day she knew she wanted to ride big waves. She began competing on the QS in 2014 and became the 𝐖𝐒𝐋 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧 at 16. Kirra is currently competing in the 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬, with her sights set on earning a spot on the 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫 (𝐂𝐓) and she's already had a few opportunities as a wildcard. She shares her love for traveling, including the eight months she spent in Bali during COVID. Kirra also names her top five favorite surfers and gives us the inside scoop on what it was like to paddle out at Jaws. Plus, she recounts how incredible it was to surf that mysto wave during the 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 event.
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Hans Sylstra - #15

On this weeks episode we sit down with Hans Sylstra. We talk about his family coming to San Clemente in 1926, and how he was on the beach at T-Street when he was literally two days old. His dad gave him his first surfboard, a 6'6" Midget Smith single fin. He grew up playing soccer and baseball, but once he discovered surfing, it was all over. His mom's good friend married Al Merrick, and their families became super tight. That’s when Tom Curren entered the picture and a close friendship developed between Tom and Hans. In fact, it was Tom who first inspired Hans to pick up a guitar. And if you’ve ever seen Hans surf, Tom’s influence is clear. Hans is a smooth, stylish flow-master with a graceful, soulful approach to a wave. We talk about surf travels to Mexico, Hawaii, and Australia. He shares a great story about hitchhiking in Oz and none other than Cheyne Horan pulled over to give him a ride somewhere outside of Byron Bay. Shifting to music, Hans picked up a guitar and found one of his life’s great passions. He formed his first band, Seal Rock, with childhood best friends Matt Hamilton, Gavin Day, and Derek Harris. They played everything from beach parties to clubs, an incredible time in his life filled with surfing, playing music, and traveling with his bandmates to Puerto Escondido and beyond. His next music project was a duo with his wife, Janine, who sang and played drums while Hans played guitar and sang. Today, he’s still doing much the same, surfing and playing music. Living life. Loving life.
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Nathan Fletcher - #14

Nathan Fletcher talks about his world travels, the places he’s been, the places he hasn’t, and his desire to spend time in India. He shares thoughts on YouTube versus TV, whether AI is unstoppable, and how surfing helps us disconnect from devices. He also reveals his top five favorite surfers of all time, his opinions on the Olympics and athlete compensation, and his involvement with the Natural Selection Tour and role as head judge for Stab High. Plus, he dives into the similarities between skating and surfing, whether we’ll ever see a wave pool with truly big waves, and much more.
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Gabe Caswall - #13

On this episode of "Talk To The Dr." I sit down with filmmaker/Musician, Gabe Caswall. Growing up in Imperial Beach, California, he got his hands on his first camera by the age of 8 and never looked back. Not long after, surfing and skating became huge influences in his life. By early high school, the two worlds collided when he started filming his friends surfing. Looking back, that was a turning point in his life. Fast forward a few more years, and he meets Noah Beschen. The vibe clicked instantly, and since then, they’ve been showcasing their innovative collaborations and blowing minds worldwide along the way. We talk about his love for music and how, during COVID, he put down the camera to pursue his musical passions. Eventually, though, he found himself drawn back into filmmaking and directed his latest project, the short film 𝑷𝑶𝑷𝑷𝒀. We wrap up by discussing the highs and lows of filmmaking and how deeply it has to matter to you in order to push through the challenges that come with it. Because at the end of the day, filmmaking is no easy path but for those who truly love it, it’s worth every step.
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Matt Hamilton - #12

This week, musician/surfer Matt “Hammy” Hamilton stopped by the studio — guitar in hand! We dive into his early years, growing up in a globe-trotting family of five, and how his mom’s love for the ocean brought them to San Clemente. He shares how music and art became passions early on, and how surfing shaped his friendships. From jamming with his first band, Seal Rock, with good friends Hans Sylstra, Gavin Day and Derek Harris, to touring the world with Donavon Frankenreiter’s band Sunchild, to his current band "Trolsen County Brothers" — Hammy’s journey is full of colorful stories, wild surf trips, and sonic adventures.  Best part? About 2/3 into the show, he treats us to a couple of live songs — total MTV Unplugged vibes. We wrap with some insight into his musical influences, the stories behind the songs, and life now in sunny San Clemente with his amazing wife and beautiful daughter.
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