Jax of All Trades

Hang out with the JOAT team during this episode to hear their best of 2024: their favorite new places this year, favorite tried and trues, and places they tried for the first time! What are yours?

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)

We were honored to sit down with Jacksonville native, Gator basketball legend, author, motivational speaker, and philanthropist Patric Young to hear his wisdom on life, love, faith, hope, and more. https://floridagators.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/patric-young/587 To learn more about Patric and his foundation, see here: https://www.py4foundation.org/about To order Patric's book Sit to Rise, click here: https://www.patricyoung.com Check out the Young and Norvelle Show weekdays 4-6 PM here: https://www.actionnewsjax.com/sports/action-sports-jax/

The JOAT Team talks about what they've been up to and upcoming events they are excited about, as well as local places and bands they have been loving. Link to Live Like Larry: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064255372185

In Part 2 of Lord of the Boards, we talk to Sean about the incredible story of his creation of the 'nubster' fin, a pivotal component to his company Von Sol Surfboards. The nubster fin was famously used by Kelly Slater, and Sean tell us how he got it into his hands. We also talk to Sean about how he landed on not one, but two, of the most famous surfing magazines to date. Links: LIVE LIKE LARRY INFO: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064255372185 More info on Sean's Story: https://www.surfer.com/features/1993-covers https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sean_Mattison https://von-sol.myshopify.com/collections/von-sol-nubster https://www.espn.co.uk/action/surfing/story/_/id/7739101/revisiting-kelly-slater-nubster-fin

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.

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

Alec, Brooke, and Colin chat about their goals with the JOAT.