In this geographically centralized episode of Surf Dudes, we convene down near Dollywood in Nashville together for our first ever live episode! Zac and I were joined by fellow California Dreams historian Mallory to dissect the lucky thirteenth episode of this sophomore season. We got to watch an episode together, see our notetaking processes and…
A podcast TEN YEARS in the making… ‘Surf Dudes with Attitude’ is the #1 podcast about the 90’s teen sitcom “California Dreams”. Okay, so, we are also the only podcast of its kind but let’s not quibble! The show centered around a high school band as they navigate life, friendship and songwriting. Their choices are…
In this politically charged episode of Surf Dudes, we take a deep, Kornacki look at the infamous election episode of California Dreams. In a classic case of sibling rivalry, Jake gets an incurable case of Little Brother Syndrome and runs for student body president. Meanwhile, the Dreams are asked to play a campaign rally for his…
On this farewelly episode of Surf Dudes with Attitude, we say goodbye to Jenny Garrison on California Dreams. She leaves the show after 15ish episodes. Her snark and keyboard prowess will be missed. We lean and cry on our podcast brothers from another beach mother, Charlie and Zach from Baywatch Watch! They help us dissect…
Vroom Vroom, Scuzzbuckets! On this very stunt-heavy episode of Surf Dudes, we get the zoomies talking about this music-deprived episode of California Dreams. Sly takes Jake’s Big Wheel out for a Dosey-Do and, wouldn’t you believe it, totally biffs it and wrecks his favorite bike! How is the historically calm-mannered and understanding Bad Boy Sommers…
Don’t tell us we never accomplished anything, DAD! We did all 13 episodes of Season 1. On this very special wrap-up episode, we break down the season and pepper in some predictions for Season 2. Who will stay? Who will go? HINT: It’s Dennis and it’s about goddamned time. We also review the COMPACT DISC…
On this costume-heavy and twinkie-cream-filled segment of Surf Dudes with Attitude, we examine the episode of California Dreams that name-drops Sting extensively. The gang hatches a scheme to perform for Sting’s manager for a chance to open at his upcoming concert. Begging for a support slot might be the most realistic thing this show has…
Side Project: Who’s the Boss – Sam Can Manage (Season 6, Episode 7) We’re here for another mistress affair with Side Project! In these episodes, we dissect other band-centric media. We take this Cessna plane all the way to Connecticut to meet the Bauer and Micelli families in Who’s the Boss?. Sam starts managing a…
Holy Season Sequel, Batman! We have returned! After a short absence, the CORE THREE are back in the studio to talk about the triumphant reappearance of the gang in California Dreams: Season 2. This just feels like a whole new show, I gotta tell you. After 13 episodes, we’ve traded in an entire Garrison sibling…
In this ambiguously titled episode, we meet Jenny’s ex, Eric Cardinal. He’s a bit of a self-centered, vain, thespian JERK. Not only has he strolled back into camera frame, he’s also asking Jennifer for another chance. Will Jenny get back together with the new lead actor of the school play? Will it affect her standing…