In this engaging February 2023 episode of a yet-to-be-named show, host Jay reconnects with his long-time friend Jackie Orena, also known as Jackie O. The conversation revolves around Jackie’s personal and professional evolution, particularly her journey into the beauty and wellness industry, which culminates in her opening a medical spa in White Plains. Jackie shares her struggles with self-esteem and her initial career in a job she disliked, leading her to pursue her passion for makeup artistry. After overcoming various obstacles, including a lack of formal education and personal challenges, she found success in her field, eventually realizing her desire to work independently. The discussion highlights the importance of finding one’s voice, the power of friendship, and the significance of helping others feel good about themselves.Connect With Jackie:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackkieo/

Andrew and Justine are back in town….. just in time for Will Skudin and I to team up with them and head up the New England coast to Chase hurricane Lee. Thank you to Chevrolet for providing us the brand new Silverado 2500 to make the journey that much easier!

In this episode, Andrew opens up about the adrenaline, strategy, and chaos behind surfing some of the world’s most extreme waves.

He and Jason dive into the realities of big wave travel navigating crowded lineups, scouting new surf spots, and the immense preparation that goes into chasing remote swells. Andrew also reflects on their recent adventures along the U.S. East Coast, made smoother by a Chevy Silverado 2500, and the intricacies of planning trips to hard-to-reach breaks like Cortez Bank.

The conversation touches on everything from the controversy around measuring wave heights and world record claims, to the emotional connections and teamwork that define the big wave community. With a healthy dose of humor, food talk, and shared memories, this episode offers an inside look at the culture, challenges, and deep passion that fuel the big wave surfing lifestyle.

Highlights:

🌊 How the guys chased Hurricane Lee along the New England coast

🚗 How a Chevy Silverado 2500 helped power the swell chase

🏄‍♂️ Behind the scenes of a Cortez Bank expedition—logistics, safety, and execution

📏 The ambiguity of measuring wave heights and chasing world records

🌍 The process of discovering and understanding new big wave locations

🤝 Emotional bonds, trust, and teamwork in high-risk surf missions

🍕 Food, local surf culture, and life on the road as a traveling surfer

If you love raw surf stories, global adventure, and what it really takes to ride the world’s biggest waves, this conversation delivers.

Filmed Sept, 2023

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April 15th 2023 was the premiere of 100 Foot Wave Season 2... Andrew Cotton, a professional big wave surfer and a notable character from 100 Foot joins the conversation from the French Alps, where he is snowboarding with Justine and his son Ace. Andrew shares his journey of driving 20 hours from Nazare to the Alps and his plans to return to England after a week.We further discuss about Paddling Nazare before the jet skis became a thing, how it feels being followed around by his own videographer and finally..... My favorite, the places to eat in Nazare and how I wait all year for those meals!Links:Floored Media YT - / @flooredmedia Andrews Instagram - / andrew_cotty