Matt Pruett's guest appearances

Matt Pruett

Central Christian Podcast

Podcast 99

Swell Season

Ed Cornell

Justin Jay

Rich Vos

Brendon Babenzien

Peter Williams

Michael Sheridan

Bryan Quinby

Mike Nelson

William Finnegan

Chris St

Stefan Hunt

Steve White

Chas Smith

Tom Curren

Brian Walsh

OwlTail

Mike Nelson, the godfather of NY surf photography, has been documenting almost every swell since 1991, when his mother bought him a Minolta Weathermatic waterproof 35mm film camera. Whenever there was a swell, Mike was on it. Neither rain, nor sleet nor snow could keep him from photographing some of the best sessions in New York Surf History. North of Nowhere is a collection of images documenting New York and the northeast surfing scene. It’s nostalgic but also eye opening look at the evolution of this once backwater surf scene. From the Lido Surf &amp; Sport reign, to Ryan Carlson’s Martin Potter like impact on the local surfing performances, to tragedies such as 9/11 and Hurricane Sandy, and the incredible peak moments and long past swells.  It was edited and co written by the former editor of Eastern Surf Magazine, Matt Pruett, a fitting partner to the making of this book. The two have created a time capsule of a special era and is a perfect documentary on New York Surfing. We were lucky enough to have Mike Nelson, Matt Pruett and Balaram stack on hand at Pilgrim Surf &amp; Supply in Brooklyn to discuss the book, the influences, and the impact that these photos have had on our community. It was recorded in front of a live audience and for anyone who calls themselves a New York Local, you don’t want to miss out on this conversation. A special thanks to Christ Gentile and the Pilgrim crew for hosting us. You can find North of Nowhere at www.northofnowherebook.comThe Swell Season Podcast is recorded by The NewsStand Studio at Rockefeller Center in the heart of Manhattan and is distributed by The Swell Season Surf Radio NetworkMusicSong: Web in FrontArtist: Archers of LoafAlbum:  Icky Mettle (Deluxe Reissue)

Mike Nelson, the godfather of NY surf photography, has been documenting almost every swell since 1991, when his mother bought him a Minolta Weathermatic waterproof 35mm film camera. Whenever there was a swell, Mike was on it. Neither rain, nor sleet nor snow could keep him from photographing some of the best sessions in New York Surf History. North of Nowhere is a collection of images documenting New York and the northeast surfing scene. It’s nostalgic but also eye opening look at the evolution of this once backwater surf scene. From the Lido Surf &amp; Sport reign, to Ryan Carlson’s Martin Potter like impact on the local surfing performances, to tragedies such as 9/11 and Hurricane Sandy, and the incredible peak moments and long past swells. It was edited and co written by the former editor of Eastern Surf Magazine, Matt Pruett, a fitting partner to the making of this book. The two have created a time capsule of a special era and is a perfect documentary on New York Surfing. We were lucky enough to have Mike Nelson, Matt Pruett and Balaram stack on hand at Pilgrim Surf &amp; Supply in Brooklyn to discuss the book, the influences, and the impact that these photos have had on our community. It was recorded in front of a live audience and for anyone who calls themselves a New York Local, you don’t want to miss out on this conversation. A special thanks to Christ Gentile and the Pilgrim crew for hosting us. You can find North of Nowhere at <a href="http://www.northofnowherebook.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.northofnowherebook.com</a> The Swell Season Podcast is recorded by The NewsStand Studio at Rockefeller Center in the heart of Manhattan and is distributed by The Swell Season Surf Radio Network Music Song: Web in Front Artist: Archers of Loaf Album: Icky Mettle (Deluxe Reissue)

North of Nowhere with Mike Nelson, Matt Pruett & Balaram Stack

 Luke 7:18-23 18 The disciples of John reported all these things to him. And John, 19 calling two of his disciples to him, sent them to the Lord, saying, “Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?” 20 And when the men had come to him, they said, “John the Baptist has sent us to you, saying, ‘Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?’” 21 In that hour he healed many people of diseases and plagues and evil spirits, and on many who were blind he bestowed sight. 22 And he answered them, “Go and tell John what you have seen and heard: the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, lepers[e] are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, the poor have good news preached to them. 23 And blessed is the one who is not offended by me.” Luke 7:18-23 18 The disciples of John reported all these things to him. And John, 19 calling two of his disciples to him, sent them to the Lord, saying, “Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?” 20 And when the men had come to him, they said, “John the Baptist has sent us to you, saying, ‘Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?’” 21 In that hour he healed many people of diseases and plagues and evil spirits, and on many who were blind he bestowed sight. 22 And he answered them, “Go and tell John what you have seen and heard: the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, lepers[e] are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, the poor have good news preached to them. 23 And blessed is the one who is not offended by me.” Luke 3:21-22 21Now when all the people were baptized, and when Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, the heavens were opened, 22and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form, like a dove; and a voice came from heaven, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.” Luke 7:20-23 20And when the men had come to him, they said, “John the Baptist has sent us to you, saying, ‘Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?’” 21In that hour he healed many people of diseases and plagues and evil spirits, and on many who were blind he bestowed sight. 22And he answered them, “Go and tell John what you have seen and heard: the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, lepers[e] are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, the poor have good news preached to them. 23 And blessed is the one who is not offended by me.” Matthew 16 24 Then Jesus told his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. 25 For whoever would save his life[a] will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. 26 For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what shall a man give in return for his soul? Isaiah 53: 1 Who has believed what he has heard from us?[a] And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? 2 For he grew up before him like a young plant, and like a root out of dry ground; he had no form or majesty that we should look at him, and no beauty that we should desire him. 3 He was despised and rejected[b] by men, a man of sorrows[c] and acquainted with[d] grief;[e] and as one from whom men hide their faces[f] he was despised, and we esteemed him not. Dietrich Bonhoeffer, The Cost of Discipleship Cheap grace is the preaching of forgiveness without requiring repentance, baptism without church discipline, Communion without confession, absolution without personal confession. Cheap grace is grace without discipleship, grace without the cross, grace without Jesus Christ, living and incarnate. Romans 8 28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. 29 For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. Deuteronomy 31:8 It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.” Luke 7 31 “To what then shall I compare the people of this generation, and what are they like? 32They are like children sitting in the marketplace and calling to one another, “‘We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we sang a dirge, and you did not weep.’ 33 For John the Baptist has come eating no bread and drinking no wine, and you say, ‘He has a demon.’ 34The Son of Man has come eating and drinking, and you say, ‘Look at him! A glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ 35Yet wisdom is justified by all her children.” Matthew 5 4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. John 12:32 32 And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.”

Luke 7:18-23 18 The disciples of John reported all these things to him. And John, 19 calling two of his disciples to him, sent them to the Lord, saying, “Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?” 20 And when the men had come to him, they said, “John the Baptist has sent us to you, saying, ‘Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?’” 21 In that hour he healed many people of diseases and plagues and evil spirits, and on many who were blind he bestowed sight. 22 And he answered them, “Go and tell John what you have seen and heard: the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, lepers[e] are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, the poor have good news preached to them. 23 And blessed is the one who is not offended by me.” Luke 7:18-23 18 The disciples of John reported all these things to him. And John, 19 calling two of his disciples to him, sent them to the Lord, saying, “Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?” 20 And when the men had come to him, they said, “John the Baptist has sent us to you, saying, ‘Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?’” 21 In that hour he healed many people of diseases and plagues and evil spirits, and on many who were blind he bestowed sight. 22 And he answered them, “Go and tell John what you have seen and heard: the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, lepers[e] are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, the poor have good news preached to them. 23 And blessed is the one who is not offended by me.” Luke 3:21-22 21Now when all the people were baptized, and when Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, the heavens were opened, 22and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form, like a dove; and a voice came from heaven, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.” Luke 7:20-23 20And when the men had come to him, they said, “John the Baptist has sent us to you, saying, ‘Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?’” 21In that hour he healed many people of diseases and plagues and evil spirits, and on many who were blind he bestowed sight. 22And he answered them, “Go and tell John what you have seen and heard: the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, lepers[e] are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, the poor have good news preached to them. 23 And blessed is the one who is not offended by me.” Matthew 16 24 Then Jesus told his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. 25 For whoever would save his life[a] will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. 26 For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what shall a man give in return for his soul? Isaiah 53: 1 Who has believed what he has heard from us?[a] And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? 2 For he grew up before him like a young plant, and like a root out of dry ground; he had no form or majesty that we should look at him, and no beauty that we should desire him. 3 He was despised and rejected[b] by men, a man of sorrows[c] and acquainted with[d] grief;[e] and as one from whom men hide their faces[f] he was despised, and we esteemed him not. Dietrich Bonhoeffer, <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/work/quotes/2723088" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Cost of Discipleship</a> Cheap grace is the preaching of forgiveness without requiring repentance, baptism without church discipline, Communion without confession, absolution without personal confession. Cheap grace is grace without discipleship, grace without the cross, grace without Jesus Christ, living and incarnate. Romans 8 28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. 29 For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. Deuteronomy 31:8 It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.” Luke 7 31 “To what then shall I compare the people of this generation, and what are they like? 32They are like children sitting in the marketplace and calling to one another, “‘We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we sang a dirge, and you did not weep.’ 33 For John the Baptist has come eating no bread and drinking no wine, and you say, ‘He has a demon.’ 34The Son of Man has come eating and drinking, and you say, ‘Look at him! A glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ 35Yet wisdom is justified by all her children.” Matthew 5 4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. John 12:32 32 And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.”

Matt Pruett - Luke Pt. 2

The Gods of Woodstock smile down upon us for this serendipitous interview. Following our successful live show in Atlanta,  we were fortunate to discover that one of the venue’s long time employees attended Woodstock 99! Matt Pruett can be considered one of the purest examples of a Woodstock Survivor. He jumped in a car with his best friends, drove 12 hours from Georgia and proceeded to bang his head to the likes of Korn and Rage Against the Machine. Matt opens up about his perspective of the chaos while in an altered state of consciousness. What follows is a hilarious tale of Woodstock from a truly unique character. 

The Gods of Woodstock smile down upon us for this serendipitous interview. Following our successful live show in Atlanta, we were fortunate to discover that one of the venue’s long time employees attended Woodstock 99! Matt Pruett can be considered one of the purest examples of a Woodstock Survivor. He jumped in a car with his best friends, drove 12 hours from Georgia and proceeded to bang his head to the likes of Korn and Rage Against the Machine. Matt opens up about his perspective of the chaos while in an altered state of consciousness. What follows is a hilarious tale of Woodstock from a truly unique character.

Episode 33: Survivor Stories –  Matt Pruett