The Mark Schulein Passion Project

#94 - Jeff Roberts - The Power of People, Passion, Personality… & Pizza

Jeff Roberts is a lifelong entrepreneur, and a guy who knows a thing or two about building brands, creating culture, bringing people together and doing good things for hi

#93 - Steven Munatones - Open Water Swimming & Life Beyond the Shoreline

World champion. Record breaker. Ocean water swimming pioneer. Hall of Famer. Innovator. Author. Commentator. Survivor… and one of the most curious and positive people you

#92 - Mick DiBetta. A lifetime of Lifesaving, Prone Paddling & Coaching at the highest levels

For nearly four decades, Mick DiBetta’s life has revolved around the ocean; saving lives, racing across it, and coaching some of the world’s best athletes how to master i

#91 - Dave Boehne aka “The Brown Blurr” + Infinity Surf

Dave Boehne was pretty much born into the surf world, with saltwater in his blood and foam dust in his hair. The son of legendary surf parents, shaper Steve Boehne and wo

#90 - Dave Kalama - Waterman - A Lifetime of Chasing Fun

Dave Kalama isn’t defined by one sport. He’s one of those rare athletes who has spent a lifetime mastering the ocean while helping reinvent how the rest of us experience

#89 - Jack Bark. Deep Roots in Salt Water & Prone Paddling

I’ve known Jack Bark since he was a little kid; when he would be onboard his dad’s escort boat during the Catalina Classic Paddleboard Race. Jack is one of the four child

#88 - Billy Pratt. Waterman - Preserving Hawaii’s History… and its Future

Billy Pratt is a distinguished Hawaiian waterman, community leader, and dedicated guardian of a cultural legacy that reaches far beyond the islands. For decades, Billy ha

#87 - Dan Mann. World Class Shaper + Surfer + Prone Paddler.

Dan Mann makes surfboards for some of the best surfers on the planet; and for us normal humans. Dan has been shaping boards for over 30 years and in the last year he’s be

#86 - Shaun Tomson - Surfing World Champion, Author, Speaker, Icon.

Growing up, I had amazing images of Shaun Tomson, surfing in Hawaii, gracing my walls. He also had a place on the walls of most everyone I know, and surely on the walls o

#85 - Buddy Bohn. Lifeguard Legend and the Catalina Classic

Today’s guest is one of the most influential figures in the history of California ocean sports and public safety. Karl ‘Buddy’ Bohn spent four decades as a Los Angeles Co

#84 - Laylan Connelly. From Coastal Reporter to the Surfer’s Hall of Fame

For more than two decades, Laylan Connelly has been one of the most respected voices covering the people, events, and culture of Southern California’s coastline. As an aw

#83 - Chris Mauro. One of surfing's most respected voices

Chris Mauro is a surfer, journalist, editor, storyteller, and one of surfing’s most respected voices. I’ve known of Chris for nearly 40 years because he’s always seemed

#82 - Dr. Milica McDowell - Walk and Don’t Die

Dr. Milica McDowell wants you to move and move well. Dr. Milica is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, entrepreneur, educator, and USA Today national bestselling author who h

#81 - Wing Lam + Wahoo’s Fish Taco. Making an Impact

Wing Lam is the co-founder and creative force behind Wahoo’s Fish Taco; the iconic Southern California brand that blends surf culture, street food, and entrepreneurial hu

#80 - Candice Appleby - World Class Paddler + Surfer + Coach

Candice Appleby is a world champion paddler, accomplished surfer, and deeply committed coach whose life has been shaped by the ocean. With roots in Southern California’s

#79 - “Big Tony” Alvarez. Know Your Rootz

Big Tony. For thirty years, that’s all I had known him as and I’m guessing I’m not alone. Like “The Rock”, Sting, or Bono, he doesn’t need more than one name. “Big Tony

#78 - Thom McElroy. Surfer. Entrepreneur, Creative Visionary & Co-Founder of Volcom.

If you have been involved in surf, skate or snow sports in the last three decades; you’ve been impacted by Thom McElroy. Thom stands as one of the most influential cr

#77 - DJ Wilson (O’Brien) Paddling Legend & Life as a Mermaid

DJ Wilson is awesome and is a highly recognized presence, and a standout name, in the world of prone paddleboard racing. She is one of the sport’s most consistent and res

#76 - Joe Nance & KrakenX.ai - Bringing Artificial Intelligence to Lifeguarding, First Responders & Beyond

Joe Nance & KrakenX.ai. At only 19 years old, Joe Nance is bringing artificial intelligence to the lifeguard services with the goal of making the ocean safer by giving l

#75 - Scott Muir. A Smile Saved My Life

Scott Muir is one of the most inspirational and positive people that I’ve been honored to meet. His story is both incredible and so so scary; and through it all he is one