Cold Beer Surf Club

Hawaiian waterman, big wave charger, and all-around ocean athlete Mark Healey joins the 805 Beer Cold Beer Surf Club to talk story about growing up on the North Shore, charging some of the heaviest waves on the planet, and the mindset it takes to live a life in the ocean. Healey reflects on what the North Shore was like during his early years and how he went on to become one of the most respected big wave surfers in the world, known for his fearless approach at spots like Jaws, Cloudbreak, and Pipeline and his ability to thrive in the most extreme ocean conditions. In this episode, Mark opens up about the realities of big wave surfing—the preparation, the fear, and the mental focus required when the stakes are high. He also shares stories about learning from the North Shore’s heavy-hitting generation and how those influences helped shape his approach not only to surfing, but to life in the water. Beyond surfing, Healey dives into his passion for spearfishing, hunting, and living as a true modern waterman, whether he’s paddling into giant surf, free diving deep reefs, or spending time off the grid.

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Professional free surfer, newest 805 Beer Authentico, and Ventura’s very own Ian “Micky” Clarke joins the 805 Beer Cold Beer Surf Club. Conner and Micky reflect on growing up surfing in the 805, looking up to all the local pros, and aspirations of making the Dream Tour. The two dive into navigating sponsorships, making content that actually feels fun like Young Wise Tails and #FatBoySurfCamp, and resisting the pressure to chase trends or validation. Micky discusses the dilemma of pursuing a career as a firefighter vs. a career as a pro surfer, and how an email from Vans during his stint at the fire academy changed his entire trajectory. They chat about the storytelling and the creative work alongside Chapter 11 and Dane Reynolds, his many nicknames, working with Hayden Shapes, and the realities about what it takes to keep momentum going while still being present and in the moment. They talk food, snowboarding, golfing, and much more. Crack one open and enjoy.

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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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