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

Jason Belsky has Will Skudin and EliShama Beckford join him in the studio... Jay and Will met Shama for the first time in his hometown back in 2019 on a Hurley activation... The conversation goes through Shama's humble beginnings, Jay and Will's experiences at the Jamnesia Surf Camp, Shama being signed to Hurley as a team rider and more....

The Floored Media Friend Zone

Jason "Roy" Kinzel comes into Floored Media for his 2nd time to talk about all things skateboarding...

The time he taught PRod how to impossible, his relationship and new Pro Deck with Chapman Skateboards, earliest memories of skateboarding and more... Listen to him and Jason Belsky chat it up...

Link to purchase Jason's Deck:

https://newyorkskateboards.com/collections/chapman-skateboards/products/jason-kinzel-signature-model-skateboard-deck

Link to watch "The Blackest Eyes"

https://youtu.be/xtIo0YIaovk?si=vZ7jOVhux5grrGf9

Jump over to Kinzel's Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/thejasonkinzel/

Another visit from Hans and The Mauli Ola Foundation.. This year he brings longtime friend Matt "Archy" Archbold to join the cross-country tour helping kids with cystic fibrosis. Thank you to Hans and Matt for everything you do!

Connect with them at the links below:

Mauli Ola Foundation

https://mauliola.org/

https://www.instagram.com/mauliolafoundation/

Hans Hagen, Director of the Mauli Ola Foundation

https://www.instagram.com/hanshagen/

Matt "Archy" Archbold, Legendary Surfer and the "other" Bodhi

https://www.instagram.com/mattarchbold/

https://www.youtube.com/@archysgarage3968/videos

Today Chad Caruso talks with a Groggy Jason Belsky about early memories of skateboarding, launching a new Not For Profit, talking with Tony Hawk.... and of course, a little about Skateboarding Across America!

You Can Connect With Chad Here:

Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/chad_caruso/⁠

YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ChadCaruso⁠

Website: ⁠https://chadcaruso.com/⁠

Also, Connect With Jay Here:

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Jay talks with Jeanine Sorensen, a district psychologist with 20+ years of experience in schools, and a discussion about Surf for All, a charity providing surf opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Jeanine discusses her role in supporting students' access to education and managing challenging cases. The conversation shifts to Jeanine's children: Lars, a college student mentored by Daryl McDaniels (DMC) of Run DMC, and Fiona, an model, athlete and surfer. The speakers discuss their own struggles with imposter syndrome and the importance of mental well-being. They then delve into Surf for All, where Jeanine serves as Director of Operations and Jay handles marketing and photography. They describe the impact of the program on participants, highlighting the trust involved and the transformative experience of surfing. The discussion covers the weekly camp, its origins, and its reliance on volunteers and fundraising. Jeanine expresses her passion for mental wellness consulting.Contact Jeanine Here:Drjeaninesorensen@gmail.comJays Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaybelsky/Fiona's Website: https://fionasorensen.com/Lars's Website: https://larssorensendrums.com/Floored Media Production and Podcast Studiohttps://www.youtube.com/@UCjqCvWQ4tz7YjX8_4BcJx6g https://www.instagram.com/flooredmediaJay's Equipment On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jaybelsky