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 questionable, their fashion is exquisite, and their music is... well... we will let you be the judges of that. It's dated, sometimes cringey but also surprisingly wholesome?
Peat Rains and James Oliva, two career musicians will meticulously and tirelessly break down all 78 episodes of this show. Peat was inspired at a young age to become a musician, partly because of California Dreams! James had never heard of this show before Peat and previous host, Z, asked him to be on. Then we locked him in a basement where he'll ride it out to the bitter end together.
We'll be analyzing all of their musical business decisions from an industry standpoint. We'll be covering the songs and dissecting them based on our poor understanding of music theory and our objectionable taste. Special guests include former cast members, musicians, comedians, and anyone we can rope into this, honestly.
Neither of us surf and we're actually quite agreeable people. Come experience a serialized show that displays an ironically consistent stunning lack of continuity. We're completely qualified here.
Check out our bands/credentials!
Peat - You Bred Raptors? / Fin Swimmer / Stinky Vaseline / Paraonage Pedalboards
James - Totally Legitimate Business Podcast / Prophet Nathan
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Season 4 Episode 6: Defending Sly's Life
Well, it had to happen. The only thing worse than a dream episode… gulp… is a clipshow episode. This week on California Dreams, we find the gang in full cosplay as members of the penal system. Sly has been accused of being a creep and is put on trial defending his actions. This appears to be closed to the public since this show can barely afford extras. But, don't worry! The Surf Dudes are given exclusive access to the entire proceedings.
James tries to stay optimistic and GUSHES about the costuming of our favorite sextet. Peat is distracted by the unprofessional demeanor of the sworn officers of the law and demands ORDER IN THIS COURT. We get to relive some of the best Surf Dudes bits while catching James up on everything he may have missed.
Was this a shared dreaming experience? Will they remember it? Will it impact anybody? Why isn't there a jury? Is this a testimony hearing? When is lunch? Tune in to find out. See you at Sharkey’s!!
Next Episode: California Dreams 4x7
“Secret Admirer ”
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Check out our bands!
Peat from You Bred Raptors?/Fin Swimmer/Stinky Vaseline
James from Totally Legitimate Business Podcast
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4 Nov 2026
SDWA Side Project - General Hospital (03-21-1984)
Side Project - General Hospital (3-21-1984)
Strap yourself in the medi-vac because this week on Surf Dudes, we're flying back in time to visit General Hospital. The year is 1983. There is promise in the world. The power suits have shoulder pads, the hairlines dip too far down foreheads and purchasing a home for your new family had a down payment of, like, $35.
This hospital-less episode of the acclaimed soap opera finds a central thread of a band shooting their debut music video amongst a lot of other random-ass storylines. Uncle Jessie and the evil doctor from Melrose Place lead this band but are accused of stealing their hit song from a former member! RELATABLE.
James is really locked into the subplot involving a cabin purchase and Peat is wondering how long he had to wait for his goddamned tuna melt while the waitress files for divorce at her other table. But, we are both agreed that Uncle Jessie is boinking their manager. Big thanks to our listener Liz for cueing us into this episode of Side Project!
See ya next week where we'll be back at Sharkey’s!!
Next Episode: California Dreams 4x6
“Defending Sly's Life”
Follow along on YouTube and subscribe wherever podcasts are streamed. Links in our bio!
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Check out our bands!
Peat from You Bred Raptors?/Fin Swimmer/Stinky Vaseline
James from Totally Legitimate Business Podcast
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28 Oct 2026
SDWA S04E05 - Fallen Idol
Season 4 Episode 5: Fallen Idol
Strap in, blokes and birds. On this toilet-water-swirling-backwards of an episode of California Dreams, Jake meets his guitar hero only to find out that God doesn't look too fondly on worshipping other idols before him. This Aussie goes way down under and steals one of the Dreams’ songs!
James and Peat get real about how hard it is to book a guest for this podcast. We had THREE guests bail on this episode, seemingly after watching the episode. They also both have horrendous Australian accents so that MAY have something to do with it. It all worked out though. Peat tries to figure out the waiter named Headcheese and James gives the first ever Trifecta Award! See you at Sharkey's!!
Next Episode: SIDE PROJECT: General Hospital (3-21-1984)
Follow along on YouTube and subscribe wherever podcasts are streamed. Links in our bio!
Spotify/Applecast/Podbean/Patreon/YouTube
Check out our bands!
Peat from You Bred Raptors?/Fin Swimmer/Stinky Vaseline
James from Totally Legitimate Business Podcast
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
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5.0 / 5
4 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
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