The Chris Cantore Show

After a gnarly (but, needed) wake up call with a San Diegan who has friends hospitalized with coronavirus, The Cantore Show takes YOUR Instagram calls for Tell Me Something Good.

Paramedic by Day, Surfing Comedian by Night, "friend of the show" Jonathan Wayne Freeman stops by and discusses the Coronavirus pandemic.

No longer with 100.7 San Diego, Chris & Meryl break the news while encouraging listeners sign up for the show at www.patreon.com/thecantoreshow

Boochcraft was founded by three friends from Ocean Beach, San Diego. They sought out to create a hard kombucha that tasted great, inspired connection, and was based in quality. Seeing the need for an alcoholic beverage with integrity, they created a craft brew you could not only enjoy, but also feel good about drinking. The Cantore Show talks to co-founder Adam Hiner who has been brewing regular kombucha for over a decade and began brewing for retail sale at his own restaurant in 2011. His restaurant, Local Habit, was the first restaurant in San Diego to offer kombucha on tap.

In this power episode of Talking Story, legendary director John Waters ("Hairspray," "Cry Baby," "Cecil B. Demented") joins Cantore (sans Meryl) for a rapid-fire discussion about his new book, Mr.Know-It–All, The Tarnished Wisdom of a Filth Elder, and forthcoming San Diego show. Open to all ages, A John Waters Christmas: Filthier & Merrier ..."It'll Stuff Your Turkey" lands at the Observatory North Park on Saturday, December 7th.

Chris Cantore is joined by his radio co-host, Meryl Klemow, as Talking Story morphs into the Chris & Meryl Show with first guest: Adam Carolla. Promoting his new documentary 'No Safe Spaces,' Adam also discusses his love for the name "Meryl" and moist toilettes.

On this food-centric episode of Talking Story, Cantore talks to San Diego food writer and Food Network personality Troy Johnson about Baja cuisine. From coastal dining to wine country, joining the conversation is Baja Bound's Geoff Hill with tips for traveling south of the border. Before sitting down with the boys, Cantore talks to Rachel King, an acclaimed pastry chef who transitioned from top restaurants to the world of edibles at Kaneh Co.

Cameron Crowe revisits his beloved movie "Almost Famous" -- a new stage musical at The Old Globe in San Diego -- while sharing anecdotes about San Diego, the Sports Arena, and 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High.'

Mike McGill is one of the great legends of skateboarding today. Best known for inventing the trick entitled the "McTwist", an inverted 540 degree mute grab aerial, McGill grew up in New York, then moved to Florida at the age of 10. Venturing west in the mid-80s to join Bones Brigade, the Encinitas resident has owned and operated McGill's Skateshop since 1987. This weekend, McGill will barge in on a session with his long time friends and teammates at the Clash at Clairemont, a cooperative effort between Pro Skateboarder Andy Macdonald, the YMCA, and Grind for Life. In this episode of Talking Story, Cantore talks to McGill and the founder of Grind for Life, life-long skateboarder Mike Rogers, a two-time cancer survivor. Grind for Life provides financial assistance to cancer patients and their families when traveling long distances to doctors and hospitals. With a star studded athlete roster, incredible musicians, food and fun for the whole family, we hope to see YEW this weekend at the Clash at Clairemont.

Andy Macdonald is a professional skateboarder who holds the record for the most X Games medals in vert skateboarding and won the World Cup Skateboarding competition eight times. He's also one of the nicest dudes on the planet. Hear Andy talk story about his career, family, and the Clash at Clairemont, September 21st.

If you hit his Instagram, Oceanside's Hans Molenkamp can be seen traveling the world while hanging and training with some of the biggest names in the UFC. The owner of Triumph United, training equipment and apparel for mixed martial artists (MMA,) Hans played a critical role in introducing the sport to San Diego over a decade ago. As a professional photographer, Hans specialized in portrait and product photography shooting for major action sports companies and publications. Hans currently runs the combat sports division at Monster Energy. Hans photographs all of the Monster Energy athletes and designs all of the product for Triumph United. Hans is devoted to martial arts and holds a Black Belt in Brazillian Jiu Jitsu and has fought in Muay Thai and Vale Tudo events.

Southern California native and key member of the Momentum Generation in the 1990s, TAYLOR KNOX joins Cantore to talk story about his pro surfing career, meditation for mental health, Harland Brewing Company and San Diego Padres baseball.

Former Major League Baseball (MLB) star turned podcaster Aubrey Huff is Talking Story with Chris Cantore about the highs and lows of life in / out of the majors. Huff played 13 seasons in the majors (2000-12) for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Houston Astros, Baltimore Orioles, Detroit Tigers, and San Francisco Giants -- where he won two World Series Championships. In this episode, Huff candidly talks about growing up without a father (who was tragically murdered,) his plight to becoming a professional ballplayer, and the depression, anxiety, and drug addiction that followed. Be sure to check out Aubrey's NEW podcast, Off The Cuff with Aubrey Huff, in Apple Podcasts.

If you're a San Diego surfer, you know the name "Bird" Huffman. The owner of Bird's Surf Shed, Huffman also delivers surf reports for local radio and Surfline. Prior to the Sheds, Bird owned South Coast Surf Shops in Ocean Beach and Pacific Beach. Throughout his 45+ years in the surf industry, Bird has gifted thousands of San Diegans (and visitors) with the stoke of surfing -- including the host of Talking Story, Chris Cantore. Bird, now in his 60's, was gracious with his time and wisdom in the following insightful episode.

Serving the Servant:Remembering Kurt Cobain, is written by Danny Goldberg, Nirvana's manager during the band's era-defining run -- and, Kurt's tragic death. Cantore talks to Goldberg about the new book, specifically, what we may not know about Kurt Cobain...

On this episode of Cantore + YEW!, Cantore talks to a stray cat and a dog. Specifically, legendary drummer of The Stray Cats, Slim Jim Phantom, and Jason Gann, star and creator of the critically acclaimed Wilfred. Rockabilly legends The Stray Cats have reunited to celebrate their 40th anniversary with a new album and world tour. It's the band's first San Diego show in 27 years. The Stray Cats tour wraps up at Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay on August 31st. Drummer Slim Jim Phantom talks to Cantore before tickets go on sale. First, Jason Gann, Australian-American comedian, actor and creator of the critically acclaimed stoner comedy Wilfred, checks in with Cantore + YEW! to promote his upcoming appearance at March and Ash in Mission Valley on 4/20. His first time showing up to a dispensary in the ACTUAL Wilfred dog costume, Gann is introducing San Diego to his line of joints, aptly called Wilfred Cannabis Pre-Rolls.

Descending upon the stunning waterfront of downtown San Diego – "where the city meets the sea" – on November 22, 23, and 24, 2019 is THE WONDERFRONT FESTIVAL, a highly-anticipated 7+ stage, 70+ band, 3-day music, culinary, and arts festival. Channeling the heyday of Street Scene, the event is the brainchild of seasoned industry veterans, Paul Thornton of Tag Presents, and Ernie Hahn current GM and partner at Pechanga Arena. On the Cantore + YEW! podcast, Hahn says "at the end of the day, this is a festival put on by San Diegans for San Diego first. We want to create the best festival in the world that San Diegans love that involves all the genres and represents the makeup of what San Diego is. We've locked down the best festival site in the world and plan to deliver an incredible music festival experience unlike any other."

Drummer and funk master Jake Najor joins Cantore to talk about his new album, In The Cut, with his solo project, Jake Najor & The Moment of Truth. Najor, a San Diego local, also talks about growing up in El Cajon and Del Mar, and shares some of his favorite spots to eat, drink, and play in America's Finest City. Following the interview, hear the lead single "High Costa Living," featuring vocals by Mixmaster Wolf. Cantore + YEW! is brought to YEW by March and Ash, Baja Bound Auto Insurance, The Scooter Farm, and South Coast Surf Shops.

San Diego-based funk / jazz saxophonist, flutist, and vocalist Karl Denson joins Cantore and discusses his start with Lenny Kravitz, moving to San Diego and forming The Greyboy Allstars, and his new political album, Gnomes & Badgers, with Karl Denson's Tiny Universe. This episode is brought to YEW! by March and Ash, Baja Bound Mexican Auto Insurance, The Scooter Farm, and South Coast Surf Shops.

After Bradley Nowell's death in 1996, he never saw the success of Sublime's final album, which has since been listed as one of the most well-regarded albums of the 1990s by Spin and Rolling Stone. Dying two months before its release, Nowell left behind a son and longtime girlfriend / new wife Troy Dendekker, AKA Mama Troy. In this episode of the Cantore + YEW! podcast, Chris talks to Mama Troy about coming of age in San Diego, meeting Bradley Nowell of Sublime, coping with his loss, and helping carry on the band's legacy. Mama Troy also talks about her son with Bradley, Jakob, frontman of his own Long Beach band, LAW.

After 17 years with The Killers, guitarist Dave Keuning is venturing out on his own with a solo project, named Keuning, as well as a new album, Prismism (due in January.) Cantore sits down with Keuning to discuss his new endeavor and taking a break from touring with one of the biggest bands in the world.

As Grammy Award-winners System of a Down complete a sold-out five-city West Coast tour, bassist Shavo Odadjian sits down with Cantore at the Valley View Casino Center in San Diego to discuss the current tour and 22Red, his new high-quality cannabis and clothing brand.

Known for his cannabis-themed Cheech & Chong comedy albums and movies with Cheech Marin, as well as playing the character Leo on Fox's That '70s Show, Tommy Chong joins Cantore to talk everything from the Chargers to cannabis to Trump to his appearance in San Diego this weekend at March and Ash, man.

On this special edition podcast, Cantore sits down with 80's icon Huey Lewis in San Diego for The Heart Of Rock N Roll, an electrifying world premiere musical comedy inspired by the songs of Huey Lewis & the News, at The Old Globe. Running September 06 - October 07, 2018

SLOMO sits down with Cantore and shares his story of walking away from a successful medical practice to pursue his true passion: inline skating in a slow, meditative motion on Ocean Front Walk in Pacific Beach every day (for decades.) Since going off the grid, SLOMO has become a local icon with a worldwide fanbase thanks to the release of an amazing 2013 documentary by Josh Izenberg. Sponsors: Torrey Holistics South Coast Surf Shops Baja Bound Mexican Auto Insurance The Scooter Farm

Lam, known today as the "ultimate wing man," restauranteur, surfer, speaker and philanthropist joins Cantore to talk about surfing at Kelly Slater's Surf Ranch, moving to So Cal from Brazil in the 70s, and starting Wahoo's Fish Tacos with his younger brothers 30 years ago. Cantore opens the show talking about a common thread that he's noticed between his closest friends.

Cantore opens the show talking about ripping his board shorts while surfing and showing his junk to the entire line-up. He also shares an observation about the entitlement some people have after hitting cross-walk lights. Cantore visits TV personality, author, and cook-extraordinaire, Sam the Cooking Guy, at his new restaurant, Not Not Tacos, opening this week in the Little Italy Food Hall with hospitality group Grain & Grit Collective. Not Not Tacos will serve up genre-bending fare that pushes the envelope of culinary creativity with tacos that are big, bold, full of flavor and made from things not normally found in authentic Mexican food (looking at you meatloaf, salmon & pastrami.) Before introducing us to the restaurant, Sam opens up to Cantore about his insecurities and the pressures of coexisting in a modern world that puts so much value on wealth and material items. Also, great discussion about how weed can perpetuate self-doubt.

Director of photography and marine biologist, Richard Fitzpatrick, talks about his new film, Great Barrier Reef, opening this week at the Fleet Science Center in Balboa Park. What started as a kid capturing sharks on the reef with his buddies has turned into a career as an Emmy® Award-winning cinematographer who has shot more than 50 films for clients such as the BBC, National Geographic, and Discovery Channel. Cantore opens the show talking about 4th of July in the neighborhood and how he's not afraid to beam kids with water balloons. While thanking sponsors, Cantore discusses how new cannabis laws and regulations have created a bottle neck effect at local dispensaries.

Singer / Songwriter Steve Poltz joins Cantore for a discussion about music, health, and politics. Steve performs a couple of songs, talks about his (semi) recent stroke, sobriety, + life in America under Trump. See Steve perform at the Birch Aquarium, Wednesday, June 20th, 2018. This episode of Cantore+YEW! brought to YEW by: Torrey Holistics, BajaBound.com, TheScooterFarm.com, + Birch Aquarium Green Flash Concert Series.

Former San Diego Weatherman Brad Perry joins Cantore to discuss why he up and left a well-paying gig at a KUSI (with no savings) to focus on self-improvement and a new path in life which includes charity work and launching his own web series, BIG BRAD ADVENTURES.

Back from Kelly Slater's Surf Ranch and a 10-day trip to Rio with the WSL, Coté joins Cantore to tell him about hosting the inaugural Founders Cup of Surfing and what it's like to actually ride the wave. Also, recently single and ready to mingle, Coté talks about life on Tinder as a 41 year old man (with kids.)

Cantore is joined by former 91X morning show host turned politician Tommy Hough to discuss his run for San Diego city council. This episode is brought to YEW! by BajaBound.com, TorreyHolistics.com, TheScooterFarm.com, and SouthCoast.com

Cantore welcomes his friend Ryan Berman of www.sockproblems.com to discuss Interactive Day San Diego (and Cantore's new favorite show, Cobra Kai.) Plus, it's Gordon & Smith Day in San Diego with a phone call to Larry Gordon's daughter, Debbie about her father's new bench at Tourmaline Beach.

Cantore is joined by one of San Diego's BIGGEST entrepreneurs Jon Carder who has founded five internet businesses, his first at the age of 19 while a sophomore at Point Loma Nazarene University. Retired when he was just 27 years old, Carder got bored and launched MOGL, a reward program concentrating on restaurants using card-linked technology, which later pivoted to Empyr, a B2B platform that helps websites and apps generate revenue from online to offline commerce. Huh? Doesn't matter, if you are an entrepreneur, or aspiring entrepreneur, this interview is a must.

Ocean Beach, San Diego's David Wells, known for pitching a perfect game and helping two franchises win the World Series, joins Cantore + YEW! for an in-depth discussion about CBDs (cannabidiol) -- a cannabis compound that has significant medical benefits, but does not make people feel "stoned." After 21 years in Major League Baseball filled with multiple injuries and surgeries, the all star gets candid about the benefits of CBDs from kicking opiates to pain relief to starting his own CBD company, CBD Centric (with his buddy O.B. Steve.) In the second half of the interview, Wells shares a series of compelling anecdotes from his baseball past -- including the infamous story about pitching a perfect game hungover.

One of skateboarding's finest, most respected photographers, Grant Brittain, looks back on a lifetime of shooting the skate world for 40+ years. A 2014 inductee into the Skateboard Hall of Fame and Museum, the longtime Encinitas resident began his photography career in the late 70s at the Del Mar Skate Ranch, which he managed. From shooting Tony Hawk, Lance Mountain, Stevie Caballero, Tommy Guerrero, Rodney Mullen, and Mike McGill of the Bones Brigade in the eighties to Danny Way jumping the Great Wall of China in 2005, Brittain's imagery has inspired generations of surfers and skaters worldwide.

Cantore talks to legendary San Diego storyteller / broadcaster Ken Kramer of 'About San Diego' about San Diego -- and, personal anecdotes that make Ken even more awesome.

Cantore talks to Dr. Bob Uslander, Medical Director and founder of Integrated MD Care of Del Mar. Dr. Bob (as his patients refer to him) is one of only a handful of physicians that offers "Aid In Dying" services. Since June 9, 2016, California's End of Life Option Act has made it easier for people with terminal illnesses to choose when they want to die, but, needless to say, it remains a controversial subject for many families, friends and medical providers. That being said, Dr. Bob's primary goal is to make people more comfortable with the concept of dying.

Our first episode recorded in the #YEWbus, Cantore talks to surfer IZZY PASKOWITZ about devoting his life to his son Isaiah, who was diagnosed with autism at age three. IZZY (and his wife Danielle) are the founders of Surfers Healing, a non-profit organization that teaches children with autism how to surf. IZZY's dad is surfing legend / Stanford M.D. Dorian "Doc" Paskowitz who instead of living in a house, lived in a small camper with his wife and nine kids, traveling in search of waves. (Check out the awesome Surfwise documentary to learn more.) This episode is brought to YEW! by Torrey Holistics and South Coast Surf Shops.

Slightly Stoopid, the Ocean Beach-based jam band led by co-founders and multi-instrumentalists Kyle McDonald and Miles Doughty, have been going strong for 23 years. In this episode, Cantore drops by Miles' house in Point Loma to talks family, San Diego, and the future of the band. This episode is brought to YEW! by Torrey Holistics and South Coast Surf Shops. Please visit / support our Patreon.com/YEW + (please) SUBSCRIBE/review on Apple Podcasts (please) !!

The youngest of nine, artist Joshua Ben Paskowitz recalls the ups-and-downs of his unique / magical upbringing in a surf RV with the first family of surfing. Not as "Hollywood" as its sometimes portrayed, Josh gets deep with personal struggles, including the final moments with his dad, legendary surfer Doc Paskowitz (RIP)

Born + raised in Rancho Penasquitos, Scott Russo has fronted Unwritten Law for a quarter century, and he would tell you, he's lucky to be alive. Recorded at professional skateboarder Danny Way's house in Encinitas, Scott talks about his early years with the band, sobriety, and recent health issues.