Thursday January 29, 2026

In today's episode, we cover the surf conditions at Venice Beach, where waves reach two-plus feet with clean conditions until noon. The best time to ride is at 1 PM with a low tide and offshore winds. The Lakers face a tough loss to the Cavaliers, with LeBron James scoring only eleven points. Luka Doncic shines for the Lakers, but the team drops to three and two on their road trip. In business news, Baller Hardware in LA continues its 66-year legacy with unique customer service, standing strong against big-box retailers. Nationally, financier Ross Stevens pledges $100 million to support US Olympic athletes, providing $200,000 each for retirement security. In tech news, Rad Power Bikes faces bankruptcy, auctioning assets for $13.2 million, a steep decline from its $1.6 billion valuation. In crypto, Bitcoin di ...