Beth Riley chats with Canadian singer/songwriter Cory M. Coons on this episode of Artist Spotlight Podcast Series. They chat about his influences, his late parents, bands he has been a part of, his solo music that includes his debut album that is celebrating its 20th Anniversary this year. They also chat about his awards that he has won, the owner of the label he is on (Michael Stover at MTS Management), Cory's label mate and fellow Canadian, Darren Michael Boyd and working with legendary producer Ron Nevison. There are stories from his younger days up to current life with his wife, Leighann and their 10 year old daughter Charleigh who also joins the conversation briefly. Cory picks his desert island discs, talk about a time period he would like to go back to, his new song "White Picket Fence", more music in the works and so much more!

Mark Malibu spends some time with James and Beth Riley for this new episode of Artist Spotlight Podcast Series in their quest to become honorary Wasagas! They chat about early musical influences, The Monkees, “Canada’s Original Surf Punk Instrumentalists”, the early period of The Wasagas when there wasn't a surf scene, reuniting and a 2nd phase of the band 30 years later, the current surf scene, a certain Scooby Doo character that we think he sounds like, Surfin' Kitty Xmas compilations (and if there will be a volume 5 this year), record collecting, desert island discs, a time period he would go back to if a time machine were possible, requests for our radio shows, what's on the horizon and so much more!

James and Beth Riley had a chance to chat with legendary surf guitarist Bob Berryhill! Bob is the sole remaining original member of The Surfaris and tours with his wife Gene and sons Deven and Joel. A variety of topics were discussed including the story of how "Wipe Out" happened, various covers of that iconic song, surf influence on punk rock, touring with his family, playing with Surfer Joe and his Surfer Joe Festival last year, playing the Surf Guitar 101 Festival Weekender this year, requests for our radio shows, desert island record picks and more!