In this episode of Duffy Diaries, Travis sits down with Blake Cooke and Jack Friedman, the founders of Balboa Social Club, to talk about how a small run club turned into one of Newport’s fastest-growing social communities.

Blake and Jack share the story behind Balboa Run Club, the early DIY events, learning how to throw real parties, the power of social media, building a brand from the ground up, and what it takes to create a community people actually want to be part of.

They also get into the behind-the-scenes grind of running events, reinvesting into the business, finding the right partner, staying grounded in the nightlife scene, and the wild story of Ty Dolla $ign pulling up to one of their events.

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In this episode of Duffy Diaries, Travis sits down with Antonio Zanellato for one of the most powerful stories yet.

Antonio opens up about growing up in Naples, Italy, surviving a tragic childhood accident, being pulled into a tough street environment, moving to America, building a career in shipping, and eventually reinventing himself as a strength and conditioning coach in Newport Beach.

The conversation goes deep into fitness, fatherhood, divorce, plant medicine, healing, self-worth, and learning that the answers we chase externally are often already inside of us.

This episode is about survival, transformation, and finding peace after years of chasing validation.

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Jack Ryan joins Duffy Diaries for one of the wildest conversations yet. From growing up in Las Vegas, moving to Orange County, flipping watches, federal trouble, an ankle monitor, dating stories, family lessons, and becoming one of the most talked-about personalities in Newport — JR tells it all.

New episode drops tomorrow at 8am.

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