On this episode of Our American Stories when Roger McGrath first paddled out at Malibu as a boy in the s surfing was still a small fraternity with only a few decades of history in California The boards were heavy the crowds were thin and many of the men riding those waves were quietly reinventing the sport Roger grew up among them and decades later he shares the story of the surfers who built the culture he fell in love with It begins with George Freeth who brought stand-up surfing to California and Tom Blake who made the massive wooden [... more]

Charlie Sheen shares stories from his career, including his experiences with Oliver Stone on Platoon and Wall Street, and his time on the set of Major League, where he discusses the challenges of playing a baseball player and the iconic scenes that have become a part of baseball movie history. [... more]

Adam Carolla shares his personal experience with the California wildfires, discussing the devastating impact on his home and community. He also touches on the issue of homelessness, infrastructure, and disaster preparedness in Los Angeles, highlighting the need for effective leadership and community support. [... more]