Jax of All Trades

Jax of All Trades the Podcast

This podcast is three Jax Beach locals’ exploration of local history and beyond through the acts of storytelling and interviewing. It is an exploration of the stories of incredible people, all the while, situating ourselves in a new journey and outlook of this place we call home. I hope you experience that too.

Episodes

  1. 11/29/2024

    Episode 6: Coach Joe Reynolds

    In this episode, we were honored to sit down with Joe Reynolds, a pivotal part of athletics at the beaches. Coach Reynolds is a legend at Fletcher High School, and if you were around the beach in the last 40 years, he may have been your dean or athletic director, taught you how to drive, or coached you in various sports. He has been a wonderful role model for student athletes and beach rats alike and has served this community with loyalty and selflessness.   Joe mentions the Roland family while talking about families who grew up in Mayport. The Roland's are a generational family in Mayport who are a pivotal part of the Mayport fishing industry. Joe Roland, a local legendary surfer who is credited for helping put Jacksonville on the map, recently passed away doing what he loved. You can read about him here:   https://www.surfer.com/news/friends-mourn-champion-surfer-joe-roland-after-tragic-death (https://www.surfer.com/news/friends-mourn-champion-surfer-joe-roland-after-tragic-death)   https://eastcoastsurfinghalloffame.org/portfolio-items/joe-roland/ (https://eastcoastsurfinghalloffame.org/portfolio-items/joe-roland/)     Links to learn more about Joe and the stories he told:  https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/2009/11/25/fletcher-high-football-legend-going-out-on-top/15965437007/ (https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/2009/11/25/fletcher-high-football-legend-going-out-on-top/15965437007/)   https://floridahsfootball.com/forums/index.php?/topic/6758-who-is-this-famous-coach-joe-reynoldsfletcher/ (https://floridahsfootball.com/forums/index.php?/topic/6758-who-is-this-famous-coach-joe-reynoldsfletcher/)   https://www.jacksonville.com/story/sports/high-school/2016/04/22/high-schools-notebook-joe-reynolds-serve-interim-football-coach/15708119007/ (https://www.jacksonville.com/story/sports/high-school/2016/04/22/high-schools-notebook-joe-reynolds-serve-interim-football-coach/15708119007/) https://floridagators.com/sports/2023/8/14/football-all-time-letterwinners.aspx (https://floridagators.com/sports/2023/8/14/football-all-time-letterwinners.aspx) https://www.jacksonville.com/story/sports/high-school/2012/01/13/high-school-notebook-fletcher-legend-taylor-dies-80/15878764007/ (https://www.jacksonville.com/story/sports/high-school/2012/01/13/high-school-notebook-fletcher-legend-taylor-dies-80/15878764007/) https://beachesarea.pastperfectonline.com/Photo/9FB4A037-76F9-445C-AC5A-548483894088#gallery (https://beachesarea.pastperfectonline.com/Photo/9FB4A037-76F9-445C-AC5A-548483894088#gallery)

    1h 1m
  2. Episode 2: Lord of the Boards Part 1

    04/05/2024

    Episode 2: Lord of the Boards Part 1

    We were thrilled to have Sean Mattison, aka 'Lord of the Boards' according to Surfing Magazine, sit down and talk to us about some amazing Jax Beach history and his epic surfing career. Mattison is a winner of five East Coast titles, is the former US surfing champion, and served as the assistant coach of the USA surf team in 2009, helping them win gold that year. Now, Mattison is the owner of the eclectic Von Sol Surfboards. Tune in for part 1 of Sean's story. Part 2 dropping April 19th. LIVE LIKE LARRY INFO: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064255372185 Links In Order of Appearance:  https://www.beachesmuseum.org/casa-marina-the-jewel-of-the-beaches/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Nuuhiwa https://www.hansensurf.com/pages/longboard-surfboards https://www.surfline.com/surf-report/cape-hatteras-lighthouse/5842041f4e65fad6a7708a38?camId=583496be3421b20545c4b528 https://surfesa.org/about/easterns-history/ https://www.deweyweber.com/ https://www.surfer.com/usbrc/west-coast/podcast-1984-pipe-master-joey-buran-l8night-choccy https://surfesa.org/allstars/ https://www.surfer.com/features/1993-covers https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Takayama https://lastwave.com/blogs/news/the-prolific-story-of-mike-hynson https://www.boardcave.com/the-surfers-corner/the-surfboard-fin-guide#:~:text=The%20fin%20foil%20is%20an,generates%20lift%20under%20the%20board. https://wavelengthmag.com/how-the-star-of-the-endless-summer-became-an-international-drug-smuggler/ https://www.thesurfboardcollective.com/products/red-fin https://www.surfer.com/features/fishfry https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dale_Velzy https://www.surf-longboard.com/en/info-hap-jacobs-surfboards.htm https://cisurfboards.com/collections/board-models   Lingo/ Descriptions:  https://www.jobsurfexperience.com/the-anatomy-of-a-surfboard-explained/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sean_Mattison https://krankykids.com/info/surf_slang/B.html https://www.secondhandboards.com/surfboard-guide/gun-boards https://www.secondhandboards.com/surfboard-guide/fish-surfboards https://von-sol.myshopify.com https://surfing-waves.com/board/types.htm#:~:text=Fish%20are%20generally%20between%204,this%20is%20not%20the%20case.&text=The%20gun%20is%20a%20bigger,to%20paddle%20into%20bigger%20waves.

    1h 4m
  3. Episode 1: The Mayor

    03/01/2024

    Episode 1: The Mayor

    Our first episode features the man, the myth, the Mayor Mitch Kaufmann who we were so privileged to sit down with and learn all about the 70s-80s surf/skate scenes in Jacksonville, and of course, the legendary formation of 'Rat Town', influenced by none other than Santa Monica's Dog Town and Z-Boys. Mitch has been a serious force and presence in mine, Alec's, and Colin's lives and it felt like no better place to start than with someone we have so much respect and love for. Mitch is family to us in so many ways. Thanks to you Mitch Kaufmann for hanging out with us and teaching us about some beach culture. We cannot wait for you all to listen and learn, reminisce, laugh, and feel connected to our community. Links to more info: Florida Skateboard Hall of Fame https://floridaskateboardhalloffame.com/membershttps://www.longboarderlabs.com/19/kona-hits-40-years/2018/02/blog/skateboard/   Hixon’s Surf Shop https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/reason/call-box/2018/08/25/call-box-hixons-surf-shop-was-neptune-beach-institution/10957872007/   Bill Hixon https://eastcoastsurfinghalloffame.org/portfolio-items/bill-hixon/   Jimmy Plumer https://vimeo.com/858068659/9965311796?fbclid=IwAR36dNGDQEpqdoKUHpkD-GIS-moANzgpUPsYtEYnwu-iu1CrHtMbY4KRp58 https://www.boardparadise.com/zflex-jimmy-plummer-cruiser-white-skateboard-complete/ https://juicemagazine.com/home/jimmy-plumer/   Dogtown and Rattown Connection https://vimeo.com/user106290672   Mentioned Locals https://www.jacksonville.com/story/entertainment/local/2010/06/16/skateboarders-tell-old-days-boards/15942150007/ https://www.visitjacksonville.com/blog/jacksonvilles-surf-history/ https://floridasurfmuseum.org/kahuna/jacksonville-surf-legends https://www.news4jax.com/sports/2021/06/03/local-coach-recognized-at-national-surfing-coach-of-the-year/   Jay Adams, Tony Alva, Stacy Peralta, and Dogtown https://www.surfertoday.com/skateboarding/jay-adams-the-freestyle-and-vert-skateboarding-pioneer https://www.tonyalva.info/about/bio-3/ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/dogtown-and-z-boys-review-1235792787/ https://www.surfertoday.com/skateboarding/stacy-peralta-the-skateboard-industry-legend-and-visionary

    53 min

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This podcast is three Jax Beach locals’ exploration of local history and beyond through the acts of storytelling and interviewing. It is an exploration of the stories of incredible people, all the while, situating ourselves in a new journey and outlook of this place we call home. I hope you experience that too.