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Ventura roots, Dream Tour dreams, and the email that changed everything.
Episode 19 of Cold Beer Surf Club keeps it close to home with Ventura’s own Ian “Micky” Clarke — professional free surfer, newest 805 Beer Authentico, and a true product of the 805.
Conner and Micky talk growing up surfing local spots, looking up to the hometown pros, and dreaming about the Dream Tour. They dive into navigating sponsorships, creating surf content that actually feels fun — like Young Wise Tails and #FatBoySurfCamp — and resisting the pressure to chase trends or validation.
Micky opens up about a major crossroads: pursuing a career as a firefighter or committing fully to surfing, and how a surprise email from Vans during the fire academy changed everything. The conversation rolls into working with Dane Reynolds and the Chapter 11 crew, riding for Hayden Shapes, his many nicknames (including the real story behind “Micky”), and what it takes to keep momentum without losing perspective.
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