Vibes Podcast Management

Dave “Nelly” Nelson is a globally published veteran surf and skate photographer with countless magazine covers and spreads to his name. After spending years as a senior photographer at TransWorld Surf Magazine, Dave now shoots freelance for domestic and international publications.

Major action sports brands such as Vans, O’Neill, Fox, and Reef commonly contract Dave to shoot on location for trips locally and abroad.

As one of the best action water photographers in the world, he is usually in the right place at the right time to produce “the goods”. Dave’s relationships and mutual respect with some of the most elite athletes in the world give him access to the best action at the best spots.

Dave’s dedication to the sports of surfing and skateboarding is matched by his values as a person. A true family man, Dave cares about his daughter and wife as much as he cares for his community of Santa Cruz. A consummate role model for young athletes coming out of his hometown, Dave has helped pave the way for some of the best young talent in Nor Cal.

What do you get when two very successful realtors sit down and decide to talk openly about everything ? “The Real Estate, Sex & Gossip” podcast is what. Join Paul Locatelli and Brian DeDiego as the unleash a “no filter” conversation each episode where nothing is safe.

REAL ESTATE
Listen in for some dramatic real estate success stories and stay tuned for the balance; some vignettes of business and some personal failures that both have learned from. Real estate market updates & strategies abound each episode…

SEX
Paul was a Versace model in the 90’s …. Brian was buying houses. Brian has since made a cottage industry to find out what the hell was going on at these photo shoots with all those beautiful people and the podcast is his last attempt to force Paul to divulge all the dirty secrets that he is convinced are being hidden.

GOSSIP
Rule #1 : Speak the truth.
Rule #2 : EVERYTHING is on the table
Rule #3 : ApplyRule #1 before detonation.
Brian & Paul will dig into not only trending national gossip, but give time each episode to the local scene ( Including verifying/denying the rumor mill that includes their names )

Guests include national & local celebrities, leaders in business, athletes & entertainers.

“Unpacked in Santa Cruz” is a homegrown podcast hosted by Michael Howard that dives into the lives, stories, and salty moments of people who call this coastal community home—or have been shaped by it in some way. Whether it’s a deep conversation with local surfers opening up about mental health, or a peek behind the curtain of someone who started a one-of-a-kind food spot right here in town, every episode brings something real.

You’ll hear from folks who found healing behind the lens, built businesses from scratch, or chased massive waves thanks to a lifetime spent around our local waters. These aren’t just interviews—they’re conversations that reflect the heart and soul of Santa Cruz. Raw, reflective, and rooted in community, Unpacked in Santa Cruz brings local voices to the surface.

Cruzio Stories is a bi-weekly podcast from Cruzio Internet, sharing short conversations with the people who make Santa Cruz tick — entrepreneurs, artists, community leaders, and creatives working out of the Cruzio coworking space. It’s not just tech talk — it’s real stories from the heart of a vibrant local community.

Step into a conversation for our global and digital age. Guided by Nikola Ristic, Spirit X explores the 69 Principles—a spiritual framework that draws wisdom from East, West, North, and South. It weaves together ancient traditions, rational thought, culture, science, and technology into a path toward greater unity, peace, freedom, love, and fulfillment.

In times of crisis, Spirit X is both a vision and a call: reminding us that genuine spirituality is no longer just a personal choice but a cultural and evolutionary necessity. Each episode invites listeners to engage with teachings that aim to nurture inner balance and collective awakening.

May Spirit X inspire the sanity, happiness, and awakening of all.

Welcome to your source of action-packed, consciousness-expanding content. In Split Peak Soup, Santa Cruz local Neal Kearney — yogi, surfer, writer for Santa Cruz Vibes Magazine and lifelong coast-dweller — dives into the moments and mind-waves that shape not just what we ride, but who we become.

Each episode offers an intimate conversation: the kind you have in wetsuit boots, after dawn patrol, with salt still on your lips and something bigger stirring inside. From the shoreline to the studio, from the struggle of chronic pain to the uplift of yoga breath, Neal pulls in guests who are living on the edge — culturally, spiritually, physically.

Eat your soup!!!
Come for the intimate podcasts, stay for the intellectually stimulating explorations. Real talk. Real tides. Santa Cruz served hot.

“Drop In” is where the Santa Cruz Vibes team slows it down and leans into real conversation. Around here, we believe stories have the power to connect us — to each other, to our community, and to the place we call home. This isn’t about quick soundbites or surface-level chatter. It’s about intimate, thoughtful exchanges that dive into what matters: creativity, culture, resilience, and the people shaping life on the coast.

True to the Vibes ethos, we’re creating space that blends storytelling with community impact. Just like in our magazine, on SCVM TV, and across our platforms, 20% of what we do is always dedicated to uplifting local nonprofits and causes. On this podcast, that spirit carries through. You’ll hear voices that inspire, challenge, and remind us why Santa Cruz is more than just a backdrop — it’s a living, breathing community worth celebrating and investing in.

“Drop In” is your invitation to join us in the lineup of conversation — honest, local, and grounded in the belief that when we share our stories, we build something bigger together.

My Black Space — hosted by Paul Bauknight Jr., urbanist, designer, educator, spatial justice activist, and founder and president of the Center for Transformative Urban Design— features candid conversations about spatial justice, community empowerment, and the lived experiences of people in urban spaces. We’ll delve into how design and policy intersect with race, culture, and equity.