Everything is Always Terrible Everything is Always Terrible

I enjoy screwing with phone scammers. This time I had my recording stuff at handwhen he called.

I put a lot of effort into this podcast. I was proud of it.

Then I sent it to my good friend, former guest, and talented producer, Ryan Farrell.

He polished it to a shine.

It's the story of Junny Rio-Martinez. It is dark It is cruel. It is sad.

It is the truth. I'm sorry you've listened.

Matt Warshaw is surfing's historian.

He's a man who knows more about our favorite little hobby than any human alive. He's dedicated to saving its moments, preserving a rich heritage full of flawed individuals. He surfs very well, writes even better. Matt Warshaw is a man I look up to.

Having him on the show has been a long time dream. I've pestered him off and on since the beginning, always hoping that something would change and force him to play along.

That something was his campaign to keep the Encyclopedia of Surfing alive. A necessary fundraiser forced him to come to terms with his fear of public speaking, and I got to reap the benefits.