Stories From the Trailer with your host Chipper Bro

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Ben Masters

Ben Masters and I first met about a decade ago at the energizing DO Lectures in Hopeland, California and have remained friends ever since.  At the time he was in Los Angeles working on his latest film with his crew of three who drove to Ventura for a surf.  In the evening we gathered in the ’56 Kenskill trailer as Ben reflected about surfing his longest wave, filmmaking, and environmental conservationism. 

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In this episode you will meet my dear friend, Eduardo Garcia.  A celebrity American Chef, Avid world class hunter, surfer, fisherman, and wild foods explorer. 

We met up here in Ventura late spring 2024. Eduardo, my wife Kelly and I had a sunset-moonrise beach cooked dinner in a sandy shack on the beach in West Ventura. It was so cool to see the fire reflect in Ed’s eyes seeing his curiosity and hunger for wi...

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When Sean Willmore and I met over 10 years ago, we felt an immediate bond as if we had known each other for years. Maintaining close contact, I had the good fortune to visit with Sean last month on this side of the pond. 

While in Ventura meeting with a member of the Holdfast Collective, he discussed his endeavors protecting extensive acreage of wild lands for its conservation in perpetuit...

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Timmy O’Neill and I worked together at Patagonia. I worked, and he traveled the world as the funniest, most whimsical climbing ambassador I had ever met. Timmy would visit with me at the Patagonia’s front desk, fielding calls from around the world. It was like we were a comedic team with headsets on!  Some callers thought they had reached the wrong number. 
Timmy O'Neill is a professional rock climber, first...

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   It's Episode 10 and I’m here with my dad, Bruce Hamilton Bell who grew up in the Hollywood Hills with his dog Scout.  He describes how my grandparents met, along with how he met my mom, Sandy, and shares his experiences in the US Navy.  Bruce Bell was a renowned bowling champion, reputed far and wide, as the "social chemist” bar tender, and earned the moniker, "Brutus the Baffling,” prestidigitator (...

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I share one of many stories from my December 1986 adventure to China accompanying legendary 1960s seminal beach surf rocking musicians, Jan and Dean!  A herculean effort spearheaded by Jan’s old friend and collaborator, Don Altfeld, Jan & Dean became the very first American Rock ‘n Roll act to tour China. This iconic concert tour was organized as part of a cultural exchange program, billed as the, "Friendship...

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Rick Ridgeway and I have been friends for over 25 years and I have always held him in high regard.  To me he has always been "bigger than life!”  When I have had the good fortune to converse over tea and share stories, I realized that he is a humble, soft spoken, down to earth, gentle, calm, and thoughtful person.Imagine, he is the man who conquered the first American ascent of K2!  In addition, he wa...

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This episode unleashes a story of grit, integrity, and hard work as Robert Lower has built, what I consider, one of the best examples of regenerative farming practices!  Robert and I have been friends since the late 70s! Our stories of being together are so cool and engaging.  I believe you will enjoy hearing Robert’s true stories.Robert is a pioneer date farmer that is the OG of regenerative date farming ...

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I first met Spencer in 1974 in Santa Barbara at the YMCA on Hitchcock Way. He was a mentor to me then… as is now 40 + years later he still is.  Hear the story how he inspired me to be inclusive with others.

Nov 23' I met up with Spencer in Ojai where he was there getting ready to kick off the Ojai Film Festival and perform at Libby Bowl where he is celebrating his new film, "More Than Ju...

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Rob Tod is a dear friend that has inspired me doing things his way - always blazing his own path. 

We hung out and talked story in the trailer, energized with killer breakfast burritos, and topped off with a couple of bourbon shots. Yep, 10am Pacific Standard Time!

Listen how Rob began his brewery in 1995, learning what led up to his entrepreneural endeavorers  Just one year earlier, he worked a...

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Duke Stump is my dear friend. Just being in Duke's presence you gain a sense of inquisitiveness, sage wisdom, and belonging. Duke's Stories ignite the fire inside his audience. Rooted in honesty, mindfulness, and the limitless potential of the human spirit, Duke relishes breaking rules, especially in business!Duke is one of the most globally recognized and admired CMOs - currently serving as CMO ...

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Shaun Tomson is a dear friend. We talk story of family life and business, and how to make a positive impact every day. 

Shaun is a former World Surfing Champion and has been described as one of the greatest and most influential surfers of all time. Shaun is also a world-renowned leadership mentor, entrepreneur, environmentalist, and bestselling author.

I am so excited to ask Shaun more about, “Bustin  Down The Door,” th...

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Peggy Oki is a living legend. A true skateboarding pioneer and ambassador for women athletes. Her DNA, her attitude, and her grace made Peggy one of the greatest women skateboarders and environmental activists of our time. 

Peggy is an international super star and hero with her environmental direct-action as a radical activist aiming to bring peace and harmony to all cetaceans of the planet (whales and dolphins).

She is...

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This is the first episode. This episode describes  why Chipper Bro started this podcast in the first place. Chipper shares growing up in Santa Barbara and finding the mountains and the ocean which his father described as a "royalty."  Chipper shares his story where at an early age he finds a way to share joy.  Now that same recipe has given him a lifetime of happiness.  Chipper dips in to how he found Frisbe...