Go Coastal Podcast

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By: Lane Skelton

The Go Coastal podcast is about choosing the creative path, because why go if not coastal? From design and storytelling to cars, travel, and adventure, we dig into what drives creativity through conversations with artists, makers, and business owners, and the tools that make it all happen. Part of the DWA! Podcast Network

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Traveling Japan in Kei Cars on the RoundCat Rally - Go Co Ep. #57
#57
Today at 6:30 AM

Lane is Joined by Creedence Shaw(@thecrendo on Instagram) to talk about their adventures in Japan on the RoundCat Rally, where they drove Kei cars throughout Japan, stayed in some amazing places, ate some interesting foods, and hung out with some rad people. 
Enjoy the show, and check out RoundCat Racing at www.roundcat.jp

UJMT. Bag company

Sock Check:

- Puma Trainer of some kind

- Resist Socks

- Paper Driver hat

- New Balance 440 Shoes

- RZE UTD 8000 Watch

Other S...


Huiy Tang of RZE Watches - GoCo Ep. #56
#56
10/07/2026

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Ali Javidan: Crocs, Cameras, Watches, and Japan - CoCo Ep. #55
#55
09/23/2026

On this episode, Lane is joined by Ali Javidan. Engineer, gear head, to talk about stuff, and their upcomming trip to Japan for the RoundCat Rally.

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Chris Baca interviews Lane! - GoCo Podcast Ep.#54
#54
09/09/2026

On this episode Lane is in the hot seat! Former guest, and friend 'Chris Baca' interviews me. 

 

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Chef Kevin Malone: Executive Chef, Skier, and VW/Audi Enthusiast - GoCo Podcast Ep. #53
#53
08/26/2026

On this episode of the Go Coastal Podcast, Lane is joined by longtime friend Kevin Malone. Kevin is the Executive Chef at Mattei's Tavern in Los Olivos, CA. Kevin talks about his career path, his skiiing career, love of cars and much more.

 

Thanks for listening to the show, and if you like what you hear, I encourage you to write an review on iTunes or wherever you listen to the show.

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Solo Show: Car Week, Travel, Gear - GoCo Podcast Ep. #52
#52
08/12/2026

Lane is solo on this one, talking Monterey Car Week, travel plans, and some new gear.

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Manual Swapping Mercs, Offroading, Watches, and More with Amarveer Brar - GoCo Podcast Ep. #51
#51
07/29/2026

On this episode of the Go Coastal Podcast, Lane is joined by friend, and fellow gear boy, Amarveer Brar of the World Cool Podcast to talk watches, offroading, manual swapping his Mercedes C43 AMG and more. Enjoy the show!

Sock Check:

-Suavs shoes

-Rolex Daytona Zeneth 2-tone on a Straphabbit Rubber strap

-Tuff Socks

-Grand Seiko SBGE257 Spring Drive GMT

-Vans 2-eyelet Boat Shoes in Brown Tan

 

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That Good Design Feeling with Clark Sopper - GoCo Podcast Ep. #50
#50
07/15/2026

-Introducing Clark Soper and his move to Japan

-Clark’s work: production, live experiences, brand activations, and designed objects

-Japanese design culture and why it pulls people in

-The “good design feeling” and how certain objects just feel right

-Game Boy, Playmobil, LEGO Technic, and other formative design objects

Sock Check:

Casio A159W

Casio factory in Yamagata

Round Cat Rally

Nodus Obscura 2 watch

Sunny 16 rule

-Cost-performance as part of design appreciation

-Materials, finish, and why pl...


Kenneth Lam: Arken Watch Company - Go Co Podcast Ep. #49
#49
07/01/2026

On this episode of the Go Coastal Podcast, Lane is joined by the founder of Arken Watch Company Kenneth Lam to talk about his background as a creative, starting a watch company durning Covid, and much more.

This was a fun one, and I would highly recommend Ken's podcast Form and Function(A podcast exploring enthusiasm for everyday gear, from watches to EDC, tech and lifestyle products.)

Favorite Skater:

-Jerry Hsu

-Sal Barbier

-Daewon Song

-Chris Haslam

Sock Check:

-Arken Alterum Sage Grey...


Nic Cuarta: BEELINE Motor Club - Go Co Podcast Ep. #48
#48
06/17/2026

On this episode of the Go Coastal Poodcast, we Lane is joined by his good friend and owner of Beeline Motor Club, Nic Cuarta to talk about building a successful European repair/resoration shop in Santa Cruz, with hopes of expanding even further. We are also joined by former guest of the pod, Chris Baca of Cat & Cloud Coffee fam.  

This is a fun, and long one, since the three of us are all friends that hang out like this on normal nights...this one is just recorded.

If you like what you hear, I e...


Rambling, and Fellow Coffee Sucks! - Go Co Podcast Ep. #47
#47
06/04/2026

Sock Check:

-New Balance 990 V6

-Huckberry x TIMEX 1979 Black Max

Gear Check

-Arken Watch

-Rolleicord Camera

-Pentax 6x7

-Fellow Opus 2 DON"T BUY FELLOW PRODUCTS!

-Form and Function Podcast

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Ronnie SIlva: Editor and Film Maker - Go Co Podcast Ep. #46
#46
05/20/2026

Lane is joined by Ronnie Silva. Ronnie is an accomplished editor and film maker, and he just made a short film about the most recent DWA! Camping While Awesome Rally.  

Enjoy the show, and rate and review the show if you like what your hear.

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Swatch x Audemars Piguet, Beach Concerts, and More Film - Go Co Podcast Ep. #45
#45
05/13/2026

Episode links below

Intro:

--DWA! Camping While Awesome Rally

-Shifted Opinions Podcast

-The World Cool Podcast

-Bantam Pizza

-Bay Photo

-Beers and Cameras

Sock Check:

-New Balance 933 Andrew Reynolds Green

-'End It' melodic hardcore band hat

-Vans Slip Ons with paisley pattern

-RZE UTD-800 watch with yellow accents

Gear Check:

-Van Curren Caples Blanc de Blanc skate shoes

-Swatch x AP collab


Paolo Lekai of Petrolicious and Car Tales - Go Coastal Podcast Ep. #44
#44
05/06/2026

Lane sits down with good friend and creative director at Petrolicious, Paolo Lekai to talk about his journy as a photographer and videographer. Enjoy!

Sock Check:

-P.F. Flyers

-Apple Watch Ultra

-Sinn 856

-New Balance x Museum 272

Highlights:

-Petrolicious

-Car Tales

-Croc GT4 Video

Whatcha watching/listening to?

-Grainy Days YouTube channel

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Dante Doesn't Know - Go Coastal Podcast Ep. #43
#43
04/29/2026

Dante is back! 

We talk about his upcoming art show, Lanes new film photography obsession, new bags, a new favorite pizza place in Santa Cruz, and much much more on this episode of the Go Coastal Podcast.

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The Real Chris Baca: From Barista to Co-Founder of Cat & Cloud Coffee - Go Coastal Podcast Ep. #42
#42
04/22/2026

On this Episode Lane sits down with Chris Baca, Co-Founder of Cat & Cloud Coffee, to talk about his creativity, the coffee business, his side projects and much more.

Sock Check:

-Chris came sporting Nike SB Dunk Why So Sad editions, and a Casio on his wrist

-Lane has some New Balance 440 V2 shoes, and a Grand Seiko SBGE257 on his wrist

Gear Check:

-Artpresso x Chris Baca Dialed Tamper

Whatcha listening to/Watching?

-Your Friends and Neighbors

-My Neighbor Totoro

-Nascar...


Welcome to the Go Coastal Podcast, A Soft Reset - Go Coastal Ep. #41
#41
04/16/2026

Welcome to the Go Coastal Podcast. Go Coastal is about choosing the creative path, because why go if not coastal? From design and storytelling to cars, travel, and adventure, we dig into what drives creativity through conversations with artists, makers, and business owners, and the tools that make it all happen.

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Part of the DWA! Podcast Network


Lane's Going Back - Gear Boyz Ep. #40
#40
03/11/2026

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Photographing the F.A.T. ICE RACE, and Printing Woes - Gear Boyz Ep. #39
#39
03/04/2026

Intro:

Lane Went To the Big Sky Montana for the F.A.T ICE RACE and took tons of photos, saw awesome cars and hung with friends, and Dante went to concerts.

-F.A.T. ICE RACE

-The North Face Back-To-Berkeley IV Leather Waterproof Boots

Sock Check:

-New Balance 933 Andrew Reynolds

-Rado Captain Cook (black dial, black bezel)

-Seiko 5 Duel Crown Compressor

Whatcha listening to/Watching?

-Concert Rat (Dante's radio show)

-Aquired Podcast - F1

-The Senior<...


The Boyz Had An Art Show - Gear Boyz Ep. #38
#38
02/25/2026

We did it, we had an art show! Read about it here

Sock Check:

-Vans Boat Shoes

-Grand Seiko SBGE257 GMT

-Nike Dunks

-Seiko SRPB31 Compressor

What are we up to?

-We had an art show! We reflect on what went right, and what didn't. Thanks to everyone who came out!

-Lane's going to Big Sky for the F.A.T. Ice Race and Japan for Luftgekuhlt Tokyo

-Dante held a concert at the Jury Room featuring everybody's favorites Lawnmower, Charity...


The Boyz Celebrate History - Gear Boyz Ep. #37
#37
02/18/2026

DWA! had Seabright motors, and we are busy prepping for Laguna An Art Show, which is happening on Sat, Feb 21st from noon-5pm at the Santa Cruz Art Center in Downtown Santa Cruz.

Sock Check:

-New Balance 550

-Reebok BB4000 2 Black, Solar Acid Yellow

-Seiko 5 Sports LE 55th Aniversary SRPK17K1

Gear Check:

-NB Numeric is pumping out some really good new colorways of the 770, 933, 306, and much more

Lane's Strong Opinion: 

-The youths need to watch and listen to movies and music from b...


The Boyz Get Into Local Politics - Gear Boyz Ep. #36
#36
02/11/2026

Thanks for listening. Please rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Intro:

-Check out our Art show on Feb 21st in downtown Santa Cruz

Sock Check:

-New Balance 550

-New Balance 425

-Tornek Rayville watch

Lane's Strong Opinion:

-The first Gen NSX isn't all it's cracked up to be!

Dante's Hill to Die On:

-We shouldn't save the Catalyst music venue in Santa Cruz

 

 

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The Boyz Are Having An Art Show - Gear Boyz Ep. #35
#35
02/04/2026

We're having an art show. 'Laguna, An Art Show' at the Santa Cruz Art Center on Sat, Feb 21st...roll through

Intro:

-Lane's going to the F.A.T. Ice Race in Big Sky Montana

-Lane designed a logo for friends of the show, Paul and Casey at 'Shifted Opinions'. 

-DWA! is hosting another Seabright Motors on Sat, Feb 14th

Sock Check:

-Vans/DWA! Friends and Family collab shoes

-Casio AE1200WH World Time watch

Lane's Strong Opinion:

-New Porsches are b...


Learning Lessons - Gear Boyz Podcast Ep. #34
#34
01/28/2026

Dante is back! We talk a little about what we've been up to...DWA! Morning Motors, cleaning cars, and going to concerts.

Sock Check:

-Vans Sport Lows Pink

-Vans Ultra Range shoes

-RZE UTD 8000 watch

Gear Check:

-Unfnshed furniture

-Vevor Hat Heat Press

-Patch Crafters Heat Dualizer

-Canon 2600 Printer

Whatcha Watching/Listening To:

-80s movies(Secret Admirerer, The Sure Thing)

-Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

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Wine Tasting, Cars, Movies and New Watch Releases - DWA! Gear Boyz Ep. #33
#33
01/21/2026

Lane is Flying Solo on this one. 

Intro:

-Went on a Beeline "On Fridays We Drive"

-Visited Refuge Spa in Carmel Valley, stayed at the Quail, and went wine tasting at Folktale Winery

Sock Check:

-Tag Heuer Carrera Montreal Glassbox Chrono

-New Balance 440

-Gear Check:

-New Omega Speedmasters

-New Tag Heuer Carrera Chrono Seafarer

Whatcha Watching/Listening To?

-Amish Stud(don't recommend)

-The Rip

-Rental Family

-School Ties

-With H...


Master Your Craft - Gear Boyz Ep. #32
#32
01/14/2026

Lane goes on a drive, Dante goes to another concert...or two, and the boyz talk cameras, cars, shoes, work and more.

Sock Check:

-Vans Sport Lows

-New Balance 574 Core 

-Porsche Design by Eterna Chronograph watch

Gear Check:

-AOHI USB C Car Charger

-iPad Mini A17 Pro

Whatcha Listening To/Watching?

-Swingin' Utters

-Lonely Kings(song, Runaway to Spain)

-11.22.63 show on Netflix

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The Boyz Fight Ai - Gear Boyz Podcast Ep. #31
#31
01/07/2026

-New Balance 306 Jamie Foy Slip-Ons

-Tag Heuer Carrera Montreal

-Nike Dunks Black Canvas

-JJC X-half filter adapter and lens hood

-Peak Design Wrist Strap

-Nepros Gold Socket Wrench Set

-Radenso Pro M Radar Detector

-SmallRig Camera Cage

-SmallRig Folding Camera Tool Kit

-Billy's and Vans "Year of the Horse" Loafers

-Vans Chore Pants

-Carhartt Detroit Jacket

-WIP Carhartt Detroit Jacket

-The Iron Snail

-Sweetbitter

-The Long Walk

...


Watch this, and Listen to that - Gear Boyz Ep. #30
#30
12/31/2025

Happy New Year!

 

Sock Check:

-New Balance 933 shoes Castlerock with Vintage Indigo

-1-800-LAWNMOWER hat

-DTLR x New Balance 2002R "Purple Noir"

-Grand Seiko SBGA413 Shunbun

 

Gear Check:

-Canon Pro-310 Printer

-Kodak Charmera Keychain Camera

-SoloStove PI Prime Pizza Oven

 

Whatcha Listening To/Watching?

-Letterboxed movie App

-The Long Walk movie

-Flora and Son movie

-Counting Crows, Have You Seen Me Lately movie/doc on...


Recording - Gear Boyz Ep. #29
#29
12/24/2025

On this episode we jump right into Podcast recording equipment, before talking about the usual subjects.

Intro:

-Shure SM58 Microphone

-Zoom PodTrak 4 Recorder

-Cardoid VS Dynamic Mics

-Cheap Behringer Mics

Sock Check:

-Drain Hat

-Nike Dunks Black Canvas

-New Balance Numeric 440 V2

-Vision Street Wear Sweatshirt

-Sinn 856 Watch

-Sinn NaBo 17 ZM Dash Clock

-Work Sharp Knife Sharpener

Gear Check:

-New Balance 933 Green

-Saucony Shadow 5000

-DJI...


Gift Guide 2025 - Gear Boyz Ep. #28
#28
12/17/2025

On this episode of Gear Boyz, Lane and Dante give gift suggestions for under $50, $250, $500 and a no limit option.

Sock Check:

-Vans Socks

-Vans Sport Lows

-Vans Slip-On Shoes

-Unimatic x RUF x Highsnobiety

Under $50:

-Lonely Driver Momo Horn Button

-Puebco Stash Book

-Let Go Keychain from Cote&Ciel

-Tool Roll Mini from Adventure Tool Company

-Card Reader and Case from PGYTECH

-Lamy Rollerball Pen, and Leuchtturm Drehgriffel Nr. 1 Pen

Under $250

...


Filtered - Gear Boyz Ep. #27
#27
12/10/2025

On this Episode of Gear Boyz, we talk about lens filters, Dante's doppelgänger, and much, much more.

Intro:

-Polar Pro Shortstache Everyday Filter

-Sony A7CR

Sock Check:

-New Balance MiUK Mixed Medium

-1976 Seiko Lord Marvel 36000 Hi Beat, 34mm watch 

-Nike Dunks

-Carhartt Jacket

-Elwood Clothing

-Ben Davis

Gear Check:

-Canon ProGraph Pro-310 Printer

-Yeti Rambler 20oz Stackable

-The Germans, The most iconic German cars and their Era(Gestalten bo...


Avocado Pie on the Home Front - Gear Boyz Ep. #26
#26
12/03/2025

Dante and Lane are back in the garage to record another episode of Gear Boyz.

Sock Check:

-Weiss Standard Issue Field Watch(42mm hand wind, with latte dial)

-New Balance 990 V3 Teddy Santis, Navy/Castlerock

-Samiam hat

-Hacienda Hay and Feed hat

-Vans Skate 2 Wayvee Shoe

Gear Check:


Solo Mission - Gear Boyz Podcast Ep. #25
#25
11/26/2025

Lane is solo this week, so it's a short one with barely any music talk and zero camera talk.

Intro:

Lane went on a road trip to San Juan Capistrano in his 1987 Porsche 911.

-Car essentials...Stereo, Phone Mount, a Cup Holder

Sock Check:

-Savale Shoes(website is down right now)

-Everybody Skates

-RZE UTD Titanium Watch

-Spearhead Coffee Hat

Gear Check:

-Check out Huckberry

Watcha Listening To/Watching?

-Champagne Problems

-New Alkaline Trio...


The Boyz Like Hot Hatches - Gear Boyz Ep. #24
#24
11/19/2025

Intro:

Lane Goes to Austin Texas for RADwood, Dante buys a new car, and of course we talk cameras, and Dante goes to a bunch of concerts.

-NADC Burger

-Home Slice Pizza

-RADwood DJ @33bosshog on Instagram

-2025 Toyota GR Corolla

Sock Check:

-Grand Seiko SBGE257 Spring Drive GMT

-Vans Old Skools in blue suede with a gum mid-sole

-Creston hat

-Vans Sport Lows in Grey suede

-Apple Watch Ultra on a new strap

-1...


The Boyz Talk about their Trip to Japan - Gear Boyz Ep. #23
#23
11/12/2025

Check out roundcat.jp

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The Boyz Ride Gravel Bikes - Gear Boyz Ep. #22
#22
11/05/2025

Intro:

-Dante shows up to the pod on His State Gravel Bike, and we compare it to Lane's Raleigh. 

-Lane wrote an article about the RoundCat Rally and the 2025 DWA! Sierra Rally

Sock Check:

-New Balance 442 indoor soccer shoes

-Casio A159W watch

-Best Friend hat

-New Balance 997R

-Garage 79 hat

Gear Check:

-Porsche 992.2 Turbo

-Don't buy meta glasses!


Electric Motor Cycles and Quality Products with Bradley Brownell - Gear Boyz Ep. #21
#21
10/29/2025

Thanks for listening to the Gear Boyz Podcast, part of the DWA! Podcast Netork.

 

On this episode Lane is joined by good friend and RADwood Co-Founder, Bradley Brownell.

 

Brad is currently on an 8,000 mile road trip with his wife in a Sprinter Van, with two Land Moto electric motorcycles in tow. Brad is currently the marketing director of Land Moto, as well as a freelance writer for Jalopnik.

 

Intro:

-We talk a little bit about how we met, and starting RADwood

 

Sock...


The Boyz Get Interrupted - Gear Boyz Ep. #20
#20
10/22/2025

We're still in Japan! Kind of all over the place with this one.

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The Gear Boyz Do Japan, Vol. 1 - Gear Boyz Ep. #19
#19
10/15/2025

On this episode of the Gear Boyz Podcast, the Boyz are recording from a hotel room in Nikko Japan while on the RoundCat Rally.

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Rally Boyz - Gear Boyz Ep. #18
#18
10/08/2025

Lane goes on the DWA! Sierra Rally in his 1987 Porsche 911 Carrera, and Dante shot some concerts.

-Cooler Bags

-Peak Design Camera Cubes

-Peak Design Tech Bag

-Anker Charging Brick

-Peak Design Car Mount

-Peak Design Outdoor Sling

Sock Check:

-New Balance 920 in green suede

-Brew Metric, Black & Gold Carbon

-Vans in blue suede

-Uniqlo socks

-Uniqlo Drop Shoulder T-Shirt

-GAP Classic T-Shirt