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Surfing legend and former World Champion Mark Occhilupo sits down with some of the most prolific surfers in the world to discuss all things surf, music, art and life.

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Special Edition Episode feat. Billabong Director of Global Wetsuits Scott Boot from 2020-09-21T14:35:31

Want to know more about our Recycler Wetsuits? So did Occy.

In our latest Special Edition of the Occ-Cast, Mark Occhilupo sits down with our Director of Global Wetsuits, Scott Boot, for a ...

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Special Edition Episode featuring Laura Enever from 2020-05-26T19:16:12

On this week’s Occ-Cast, we name a baby.

Yes, for real. Laura Enever makes her second appearance on the Occ-Cast to chat with Occy about the release of her latest film ‘Undone,’ answer yo...

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Special Edition Episode featuring Griffin Colapinto, Seth Moniz & Ethan Ewing from 2020-05-19T02:06:18

For Whom The Occ Calls.

For this week's special edition of the Occ-Cast, Occy catches up with the ‘new Trilogy’ of Griffin Colapinto, Seth Moniz & Ethan Ewing. The four of them take a deep...

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Special Edition Episode featuring Chris Burkard from 2020-05-07T22:27:28

Chris Burkard steps into the Occ-tagon.

In this week's special edition of the Occ-Cast, Occy meets award-winning photographer Chris Burkard to talk story on some of his favorite projects,...

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Special Edition Episode Featuring Shane & Jackson Dorian from 2020-05-01T19:22:03

Keeping up with the Dorians.

In this week's Occ-Cast, Occy catches up with Shane Dorian and Jackson Dorian to talk Bloodlines, the scariest wave Shane's surfed and much more.

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Special Edition Episode featuring Jaleesa Vincent from 2020-04-24T19:56:08

Take a moment to cool down a little.

(no, seriously…Occy’s phone overheated and had to be put in the fridge to finish this episode)

In our latest special edition of the Occ-Cast...

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Special Edition Episode featuring Seth Moniz from 2020-04-16T18:44:20

Who’s the best Moniz?

Find out in this week’s Occ-Cast, as Occy and Seth Moniz shoot the breeze on family, surfing, speculate on the upcoming CT season and more.

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Special Edition Episode featuring Jack Freestone from 2020-04-16T18:44:18

Just a couple of dads catching up.

From Oz to Hawaii - Occy gives Jack Freestone a call to chat on all things surfing, family and of course, Covid-19.

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Special Edition Episode featuring Italo Ferreira from 2020-04-16T18:44:16

The 1999 Champ catches up with the 2019 Champ.

Occy gives Italo Ferreira a call to catch up on what he’s been up to this offseason, defending his World Title, and to answer some fan questi...

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Special Edition Episode featuring Griffin Colapinto from 2020-04-16T18:44:14

Internet connection: 2/10. Conversation: 10/10.

Watch out world, Occy learned how to use Skype and will be calling your favorite Billabong athletes to catch up and answer your burning ques...

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Episode 40 featuring Mark Healey from 2019-08-14T22:45:27

OCCY x MARK HEALEY.

Big-wave surfer, award-winning spear-fisherman, free-diver, conservationist, photographer, filmmaker, part-time Hollywood stuntman…and now Mark Healey can add ‘Occ-Cas...

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Episode 39 featuring Billy Kemper from 2019-07-02T01:57:04

OCCY x BILLY KEMPER.

Occy sits down with the Hawaiian Big Wave Tour champion to talk story on the ride of his life at Jaws, the scariest wave on the Big Wave Tour, the importance of famil...

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Episode 38 featuring Jack Johnson from 2019-05-28T19:18:05

OCCY x JACK JOHNSON.

Occy sits down with the GRAMMY-nominated artist to talk story on growing up on the North Shore, making the final of the Pipe Masters trials, the connection between mus...

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Episode 37 featuring Jamie O'Brien from 2019-04-30T01:01:24

OCCY x JOB.

Occy sits down with the Pipe Master to talk story on what it was like to win Pipe at 21, catching a 20 foot wave at Jaws on a foam board and much more.

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Episode 36 featuring Joel Parkinson from 2018-12-12T09:56:57

OCCY x PARKO.

World Champion. 3x Triple Crown Winner. Pipe Master.

In Episode 36 of the Occ-Cast, Occy sits down with Joel Parkinson, a man who has left a surfing legacy like few ...

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Episode 35 featuring Kai 'Borg' Garcia from 2018-12-04T20:34:45

OCC-CAST - DEC 4, 2018
OCC-CAST EPISODE 35 FEATURING KAI 'BORG' GARCIA



Likely one of the most physically intimidating people you will ever come across, Kai 'Borg' Garcia is ...

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Episode 34 featuring Taj Burrow from 2018-10-22T04:51:41

Taj Burrow is often referred to as the best surfer to have never won a world title. He finished runner up multiple times, won 12 CT events, dropped crazy clip after clip, and yet never quite cracke...

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Episode 33 featuring Gerry Lopez from 2018-08-06T21:25:18

“No one’s going to do that. That’s absurd.” - Gerry Lopez when first confronted with the idea that people might pay anyone to go surfing.

Mr. Pipeline, Mr. Style, actor, shaper, surfer & s...

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Episode 32 featuring Rob Machado from 2018-06-13T01:22:28

Mark Occhilupo & Rob Machado are two of the greatest goofy footers to have ever taken to the ocean. One is all raw power & personality, the other fluid grace & humility.

Despite the diffe...

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Episode 31 featuring Italo Ferreira, Filipe Toledo, & the Brazilian Storm from 2018-04-06T22:30:18

In Episode 31 of the Occ-Cast, the 1998 Bells champ is joined by 2018 Bells champ Italo Ferreira, as well as Filipe Toledo, Jadson Andre, Miguel Pupo, & Yago Dora - part of the new generation of yo...

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Episode 30 featuring Christian Fletcher from 2018-03-01T18:40:29

Occy gets a lesson in tamales & hitches a ride on Christian's motorcycle, and the two cover everything from Christian's unconventional approach to surfing, to paddling out at Snapper with sharks in...

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Episode 29 featuring Tom Curren from 2018-02-12T13:54:56

In episode 29 of the Occ-Cast, Occy is joined by former rival and fellow legend, Tom Curren. The two talk about their epic head-to-head match ups in the 80's, riots in Huntington Beach and partake ...

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Episode 28 featuring Brad Gerlach from 2018-01-16T13:33:10

In the newest episode of the Occ-Cast, Occy is joined by one of the most interesting characters to ever come out of professional surfing, Brad Gerlach. The two discuss Brad's move to Australia, bec...

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Episode 27 featuring Iggy Pop from 2017-12-04T13:15:51

Occy is lucky enough to be joined by an American icon, Iggy Pop, for episode 27 of the Occ-Cast. The two talk the full span of Iggy's incredible career, how he's been able to keep at it for so long...

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Episode 26 featuring Dave Rastovich from 2017-11-06T13:35:11

Episode 26 of the Occ-Cast sees Occy joined by former Billabong and current Patagonia surfer Dave Rastovich. The two former teammates discuss Rasta's transition from swimmer to surfer as a kid, why...

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Episode 25 featuring Ronnie and Vaughan Blakey from 2017-10-02T13:11:43

The newest episode of the Occ-Cast features two of the most recognizable names in surfing - Vaughan and Ronnie Blakey. Vaughan is currently Editor at Australia's iconic Surfing World magazine and R...

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Episode 24 featuring Dane Reynolds from 2017-09-06T13:52:50

Occy is joined by surfing savant Dane Reynolds in the newest Occ-Cast. The two discuss Dane's current projects and travels, life in Ventura vs. life in Orange County, THAT incident in Portugal and ...

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Episode 23 featuring Ozzie Wright from 2017-08-07T12:38:18

Occy heads up to Byron Bay for episode 23 to talk to freesurfer, artist and musician, Ozzie Wright. The two talk about Ozzie's favorites in freesurfing and competitive surfing, how Ozzie made his w...

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Episode 22 featuring Jason Stevenson of JS Industries from 2017-07-10T12:46:18

Occy sits down with his long time shaper Jason Stevenson, founder of JS Industries, to discuss the massive impact surfer Luke Egan had on JS' career, how difficult it was to shape for Andy Irons an...

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Episode 21 featuring Billabong Founder Gordon Merchant from 2017-06-19T12:34:19

For episode 21 Occy is joined by Billabong founder Gordon Merchant. The two discuss the origins and evolution of their relationship, how Gordon built the brand from the ground up and offers his own...

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Episode 20 featuring Mikey Wright from 2017-05-18T21:02:49

In the 20th episode of Occ-Cast, Occy sits down with fellow Australian Mikey Wright to talk his heat against World Champ John John Florence during the Snapper event this year, growing up as the sib...

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Episode 19 featuring The Mad Hueys from 2017-05-04T13:32:53

Occy is joined by fellow Aussies Shaun and Dean Harrington, aka The Mad Hueys, for episode 19. The boys talk the founding of the Mad Hueys, tell a few stories from trips they've taken together and ...

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Episode 18 featuring Frederico Morais and Richard 'Dog' Marsh from 2017-04-20T18:16:56

In this episode from Occy's time on the North Shore in 2016, he sits down with WCT athlete Frederico Morais just after his qualification for the tour and his coach and former CT athlete, Richard 'D...

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Episode 17 featuring Leo Fioravanti from 2017-04-06T13:57:23

Occy is joined by CT rookie Leo Fioravanti where he calls home in 2017, coming back from a bad wipeout and subsequent operation and Occy gets in a few random ones at the end.

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Episode 16 featuring Joe Turpel from 2017-03-23T22:48:32

WSL Commentator Joe Turpel joins Occy to discuss some of the highs and lows of his seven years in the booth calling CT events, what he likes to see when calling a heat and what the future of surfin...

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Episode 15 featuring Shane Dorian from 2017-03-07T23:23:56

Shane Dorian sits down with Occy for episode 15 to talk about his adventures as a hunter, why big waves and competing don't mix for him and what the process of developing the first inflatable wetsu...

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Episode 14 featuring Laura Enever from 2017-02-23T16:01:21

Occy sits down with fellow Australian Laura Enever to talk her day at Jaws, THAT wipeout and Laura hits Occy with a few fashion tips.

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Episode 13 featuring Luke Rockhold from 2017-02-09T16:04:59

Occy sits down with former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold for episode 13 of the Occ-Cast. The boys talk training (they have the same trainer), what it's like to win a world title in UFC vs...

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Episode 12 featuring Bruce Irons from 2017-01-26T13:43:30

Occy is joined by the one and only Bruce Irons for episode 12 of the Occ-Cast. The boys talk the origins of Bruce's new bleached out hair, Bruce's plans for 2017 and how Occy got Bruce on tour.

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Episode 11 featuring Tom Carroll from 2017-01-12T13:44:38

Two goofy foot World Champions sit down in episode 11 of the Occ-Cast as Occy is joined by fellow Australian Tom Carroll. The two legends talk Tom's work with shark deterrents, his struggle with ad...

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Episode 10 featuring Kevin Dillon from 2016-12-29T15:30:36

In episode 10 of the Occ-Cast, Occy sits down at the Billabong Pipe Masters with actor Kevin Dillon, best known as Johnny Drama from Entourage. The boys talk Kevin's favorite roles ever, his time i...

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Episode 9 featuring Mason Ho from 2016-12-15T14:23:23

In episode 9 of the Occ-Cast, Occy is joined by legend in the making Mason Ho to talk about the season the North Shore is having, Mason's epic win at Surfer Poll, his plans for the tour and the boy...

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Special Episode featuring 2016 Billabong Pipe Masters Trial Champion Finn McGill from 2016-12-13T17:31:40

In this special episode of the Occ-Cast, Occy sits down with 2016 Billabong Pipe Masters Invitationals champion Finn McGill. The 16 year old North Shore native beat a stacked field to earn a spot i...

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Episode 8 featuring Kai Neville from 2016-12-01T13:33:44

In Episode 8, Occy is joined by Kai Neville, the man behind classic surf films like Modern Collective and Lost Atlas, to discuss how Kai got started, Kai's favorite film to work on and Occy's new s...

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Episode 7 featuring Mick Fanning from 2016-11-17T13:40:54

In Episode 7, Occy sits down with fellow World Champion and living legend Mick Fanning. The boys talk Mick coming back (or not) in 2017, Balter Brewing and how Mick's been making more of life and m...

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Episode 6 featuring Rabbit Bartholomew from 2016-11-03T12:58:47

In episode 6, Occy sits down with fellow World Champion Rabbit Bartholomew to talk winning the World Title, Brazilian world champions and the day in 1974 that an entire contest got washed away.

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Special Episode featuring 2016 World Champion John John Florence from 2016-10-25T19:24:06

In this special pod, Occy sits down with 2016 World Champion John John Florence to discuss John John's time in Tahiti, big wave surfing and whether or not John John thought he could win the World T...

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Episode 5 featuring Creed McTaggart from 2016-10-19T00:00

On episode five of the podcast, Occy is joined by free surfer Creed McTaggart. The boys talk about their recent trip to Israel, Creed joining the World Tour, music and Creed's future hobby.

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Episode 4 featuring Kieren Perrow from 2016-09-22T13:55:20

WSL Commissioner and former CT athlete Kieren Perrow sits down with Occy to talk big wave surfing, the pain of making a critical mistake in a heat and how Kieren balances the pressures of running t...

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Episode 3 featuring Jack Freestone from 2016-09-08T12:24:02

Occy sits down with fellow Australian Jack Freestone in the third episode of Occ-Cast. The boys talk the grind of the QS, what Occy would do with a gold medal and the latest on Jack's love life.

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Episode 2 featuring Kelly Slater from 2016-08-26T12:58:43

In the second Occ-Cast, Occy sits down in Tahiti with the newly crowned Billabong Pro Tahiti 2016 champion, Kelly Slater. Occy and Kelly talk about the training and diet that have kept Kelly at the...

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Episode 1 featuring Joel Parkinson from 2016-08-08T22:09:06

Surfing legend Mark Occhilupo, aka Occy, sits down with professional surfer and World Tour champ Joel Parkinson to discuss the footy, Joel's favorite wave in the world and his future as part of the...

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