Episodes
Published 02/22/24
Published 01/17/24
  Chef Claudia Sandoval’s career in food was influenced by her family in the South Bay of San Diego. As a completely self-taught chef, Claudia was the winner on Season 6 of MasterChef in 2015. After getting her big break on Master Chef, Claudia moved on from contestant to judge on various shows including Chopped, Chopped Jr., and MasterChef Latino. Cantore talks with Claudia about her meteoric rise while struggling with "imposter syndrome". 
Published 09/21/22
Published 09/21/22
A native San Diegan whose Portuguese family settled in the city in 1892, Tommy Gomes, aka Tommy the Fishmonger, hails from a long line of professional tuna fishermen. After getting out of prison, he landed a job in 2003 as a fish cutter. He evolved into the role of fishmonger, becoming the public face of seafood in San Diego while growing his brand to international status as host of his own TV show.
Published 08/23/22
Guitarist and songwriter Peter DiStefano -- best known for his work in Porno for Pyros (the Jane's Addiction offshoot featuring Perry Farrell and drummer Stephen Perkins) -- joins The Cantore Show to discuss his career, sobriety, and (benefit) solo show at The Casbah on December 15th.   
Published 12/15/21
Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong, better known as comedy duo Cheech & Chong, have the rare status of being culturally relevant for FIFTY years. The Cantore Show talks to the legends about their early years, cannabis products, new comic book, and plans to be the richest comedians in the world.  Presented by: March and Ash, Baja Bound.
Published 11/12/21
Taylor Steele, an award-winning filmmaker, creative visionary and entrepreneur, joins Cantore to talk about the Solento Surf Festival (and Solento Tequila.)
Published 09/21/21
The Cantore Show talks to Ron W Rathbun, founder of 501(c)(3) Kelee Foundation and author of ten books educating about the mind, the Kelee, and Kelee Meditation.
Published 09/15/21
On this episode of The World’s Greatest Action Sports Podcast, Chris and Todd talk about The Ultimate Surfer, The upcoming WSL Finals, New Salty Crew movie, Kolohe and crew coming through with a full length AND full film tour! Plus, we get a quick interview with J.O.B., Rio Waida, Todd talks sore shoulders and questionable Covid calls, Chris likes Soap Shoes, Tony Hawk brings us the Vert Alert, big snowboard sponsorship deals, fresh snow, Curb Your Enthusiasm coming back, your questions...
Published 08/23/21
Reggae legend Pato Banton joins Cantore to discuss his prolific career. Dating back to the 70s in Birmingham, England, Banton first came to public attention when he worked with The Beat. In 1994, he achieved a number 1 on the UK Singles Chart with a cover of The Equals' Baby Come Back. Today, the Grammy-nominated artist tours the world spreading love.
Published 08/10/21
Songwriter and touring musician Brett Newski (who has played alongside the Pixies, Violent Femmes, Courtney Barnett, Manchester Orchestra, Better Than Ezra and more) joins Cantore to discuss his first illustrated book, It’s Hard to be a Person: Defeating Anxiety, Surviving the World, and Having More Fun,
Published 07/15/21
Brandon Parkhurst is a singer/songwriter from San Diego. A key songwriter for Kut U Up and Yovee, he has toured with Green Day, Blink 182, and Jimmy Eat World. After years of hard partying (and many trips to rehab for heroin addiction,) Brandon learned that a spiritual life is the groundwork for true creation. Today, Brandon works with  Somatic Healing techniques to lead people through anxiety, depression, addiction, manifestation or just to level up their current reality -- to feel fully...
Published 06/10/21
JANE’S ADDICTION frontman Perry Farrell joins The Cantore Show to discuss “The Glitz; The Glamour", a 35-year retrospective of his life, music and art that looks into his world outside the works of JANE’S and PORNO FOR PYROS.
Published 04/20/21
A show devoted to friends and "movement," Cantore is joined by childhood friend Michael Dubin (and his producer Gal Bushy.) Proving true friendships never die, Cantore and Dubin wax nostalgic while discussing their common bond: MUSIC.    Following the interview, an acoustic performance of Love Shines - Single by Michael Dubin. Produced and mixed by Gal Bushy at Room 2 in Los Angeles. 
Published 03/05/21
First show of the new year, Cantore talks to Stefan Storace, AKA The Original Karate Kid. Prior to the success of The Karate Kid movie and Cobra Kai series, Stefan earned the title of "the youngest black belt in the Valley." 
Published 01/20/21
YouTube star Sam the Cooking Guy jumps on The Cantore Show moments before shooting an episode of his award-winning show.
Published 12/09/20
David Bronner, Cosmic Engagement Officer (CEO) of Dr. Bronner's, the top-selling natural brand of soap in North America joins The Cantore Show to discuss the more widespread therapeutic use of psilocybin, the psychedelic compound in magic mushrooms.
Published 11/24/20
Yacht Rock LEGENDS Pablo Cruise -- Cory Lerios and Dave Jenkins -- sets sail with The Cantore Show.
Published 11/18/20
Legendary music photographer x documentarian Danny Clinch joins The Cantore Show to discuss his new documentary, All I Can Say.  An intimate video-diary of Shannon Hoon, the late lead singer of Blind Melon, the doc tackles fame and the tragedy of addiction. On IG? Be sure to check out Danny and his immersive art gallery Danny Clinch Transparent. Also, we check in with Paige McWey Acers, executive director of the San Diego Brewers Guild during San Diego Beer Week -- a 10-Day celebration...
Published 11/12/20
Hyped on what Steve Garcia is doing in the South Bay with Thr3e Punk Ales x Emo Brown Podcast, Cantore invites Steve over to discuss his multiple (rad) endeavors. 
Published 11/06/20
Days before Election Day 2020, San Diego mayoral candidates Barbara Bry and Todd Gloria join The Cantore Show. #VOTE
Published 10/30/20
Rubio’s, a chain of more than 150 Mexican eateries known for fish tacos, has filed for bankruptcy protection citing restrictions imposed due to the coronavirus pandemic. "COVID-19 has had a significant impact on Rubio's, like most businesses, and I'm proud of how we have responded to the challenge," co-founder Ralph Rubio said in a statement. "This restructuring plan creates the long-term financial stability we need to continue to serve our communities for years to come." In other words,...
Published 10/27/20
In this ep, Cantore is straight vibin' with the internet's new hero, Nathan Apodaca -- better known as 420Doggface208, or the cranberry juice-drinking Fleetwood Mac lip-syncing skateboarder. 
Published 10/13/20
Cantore is joined by longtime radio friend AJ Machado to discuss his new online radio station x platform AJ and SARA RADIO.  AJ and Sara turned their radio show into a radio station. You can now wake up with AJ and Sara weekday mornings from 7-10 a.m. (p.s.t.) and listen to San Diego’s Favorite Hit Music all day. Before talking to AJ, Chris to talks to Tonya Mantooth, CEO and Artistic Director of the San Diego International Film Festival.  Reimagined for 2020, the hybrid virtual x drive-in...
Published 10/07/20