Go Coastal Podcast

On this episode Lane is in the hot seat! Former guest, and friend 'Chris Baca' interviews me.   Go Coastal PodcastPart of the DWA! Podcast Network

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. Go Coastal PodcastPart of the DWA! Podcast Network

Lane is solo on this one, talking Monterey Car Week, travel plans, and some new gear. Go Coastal PodcastPart of the DWA! Podcast Network

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   Go Coastal PodcastPart of the DWA! Podcast Network

-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 plastic is only a problem when it’s bad plastic -Design choices that feel thoughtful versus fake or ornamental for no reason -Faux patina, aging gracefully, and the appeal of real wear -Why some design work is about utility, and some is about atmosphere and occasion -Silicon Valley design as friction reduction versus design that creates magic -Industrial objects, precision, and when engineering becomes design What Products are you excited about? -Brio Wooden Trains -Old Cameras(Canon F1, Pentax 6x7) Whatcha listening to/watching? -Aquired Podcast     Go Coastal PodcastPart of the DWA! Podcast Network