Cold Beer Surf Club

Conner sits down with 2018 World Junior Champion, CT threat, and certified 805 Authentico, Kirra Pinkerton. Kirra opens up about growing up in San Clemente, chasing down world-class right-handers, and how that gritty surf education shaped her into one of the heaviest rail-surfers of her generation. She and Conner dive into life on the Championship Tour and the highs and lows of competing at Pipeline. Kirra talks about the self-belief it took to carve her own lane, her drive to keep evolving her surfing, and the influence of legends like Carissa Moore and Lakey Peterson – women she grew up watching and is now battling in heats. She shares her love for long California pointbreaks, explains how kinesiology studies keep her body firing through a packed season, and looks ahead at where she wants to take her surfing next. 

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Todd Glaser is a world-renowned surf photographer, surfer, waterman, and longtime friend of Conner Coffin. In this episode of the 805 Beer Cold Beer Surf Club, the two share a deep and nostalgic conversation that traces a lifetime spent chasing waves, images, and meaning, diving into what it’s like balancing the beautiful chaos of parenthood with a career built on sprinting toward storms and swimming into heavy lineups with only a camera in hand. Todd reflects on growing up in San Diego, learning photography through bodyboarding, and discovering his craft the old-school way – shooting film, logging detailed swell notes, mailing rolls to labs, and hoping the shots came out. He and Conner revisit Todd’s leap from surf-shop grom to Brooks Institute student to traveling full-time with Kelly Slater as one of the most respected lensmen in the game. They share stories from their years on the road together, early Surfer and Surfing assignments, and the image that led to Todd’s first cover and changed the trajectory of his career. They chat about iconic sessions in Tahiti, how Jack Johnson shot every frame of September Sessions, as well as Todd’s 15-plus years traveling with Kelly, a partnership that grew into deep friendship and a new book documenting the journey. Todd opens up about how becoming a parent and slowing down travel has reshaped his approach to both surfing and photography, and why keeping things simple, staying curious, and seeking authentic moments behind the lens still guide everything he does.

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Conner Coffin sits down for an episode of Cold Beer Surf Club with Santa Cruz legend, Mavericks pioneer, and all-around surf icon Peter Mel. Recorded just a day after the Big Wave Awards and with Conner’s dog Finley curled up on Pete’s lap the whole time, Peter reflects on The Eddie, the celebration of big-wave surfing, and the highs and lows that come with chasing the world’s heaviest waters. He talks through his 2021 Ride of the Year at Mavericks, a wave 30 years in the making, and how the pure bliss of that moment was followed by days of solitude and introspection. The conversation dives into what it means to truly commit to a life in surf, the peaks and valleys, the recovery, and the discipline it takes to keep catching your best waves at 55. From growing up in Santa Cruz and pioneering Mavericks, to his battles with dark times, addiction, and rediscovering joy through surfing, Pete opens up about resilience, purpose, and gratitude. He also shares stories about the new generation of big-wave chargers, his relationship with Channel Islands Surfboards, Darc Sport Athletics, owning Freeline Surf Shop, and how surfing has evolved from the early Santa Cruz scene to the YouTube era of surf influencers.

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2x Big Wave World Champion and 3x Peʻahi Challenge winner Paige Alms joins Conner Coffin on the 805 Beer Cold Beer Surf Club. Coming from the 2025 Big Wave Awards in Newport Beach, CA, Paige reflects on the moments that defined her career and the tight-knit big-wave community that feels like family every time they come together. From getting caught inside by a 60-foot set during a contest, to foiling between Hawaiian islands, to surfing “by braille” in giant conditions, Paige breaks down what it means to be a true waterwoman. She recalls the “swell that changed everything” at Jaws, and reflects on her mentorship under the late, great Chris Vandervoort, and the pioneers who paved the way – legends like Marcio Freire, Yuri Soledade, and Deniro Couto. She highlights how Shane Dorian and Ian Walsh pushed the boundaries of what’s possible, and gives props to the next generation, Albee Layer, Kai Lenny, Matt Meola, and more, for carrying the torch and taking big-wave surfing into the future. She shares why she believes Peʻahi is the best big wave on the planet, breaks down her favorite boards for charging Jaws, and opens up about developing a cold-water allergy that forced her to rethink recovery and preparation. She talks about her early “claim to fame” moment beating Carissa Moore in junior NSSA contests and winning a national title, and how those battles shaped her competitive fire. She dives into the progression of women’s surfing across every discipline, the wins and wipeouts that shaped her journey, and what’s next as she balances chasing swells with mentoring the next generation.

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Recorded in the heart of the US Open of Surfing madness, the 805 Beer Cold Beer Surf Club sets up shop at the Factory By the Sea party with Inherent Bummer for our second-ever Live from US Open episode. Host, professional surfer, 805 Authentico Conner Coffin is joined by Snapt mastermind Logan “Chucky” Dulien alongside Mason Ho, Clay Marzo, Mateus Herdy, and Parker Coffin to talk careers, creativity, and their roles in the final Snapt5 film. Nolan Rapoza and Tyler Gunter drop in to share the making of their new AVVA Brand film Step Brothers and how a lifetime of surfing together shaped it. Nate Tyler returns (again) to talk fatherhood, family camping escapes, and his latest project, Forged, premiering at the party.

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