Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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00:00 – Intro
00:23 – Who Is John West?
01:10 – Growing Up in Huntington Beach
02:15 – Martial Arts & Early Surf Life
02:52 – Beach Confrontation Story
05:35 – Handling Hate & Going Viral
07:15 – Surf Competitions & Quitting Pro Dreams
08:53 – Real Estate Career & $18M Year
10:35 – Switching to Content Creation
12:29 – Finding His Comedy Style
15:25 – Filming Schedule & Viral Hits
17:22 – Platforms, Copycats & Growth
18:48 – A Day in the Life of Corelord
19:12 – His Surf App: CityPro
22:01 – Fixing Surf Culture
24:41 – Surfing vs Skateboarding Growth
33:13 – Why He Won’t Go Pro
37:14 – New Tricks & Wave Pool Innovation
40:18 – Monetization & Brand Deals
43:40 – Creative Blocks & Reposting
45:13 – Why His Content Reaches Everyone
47:23 – Approaching Girls as Corelord
48:21 – Advice for New Creators
49:38 – Future Goals & Expansion