On the cover of the new issue: J Riddle, on location in El Salvador, earning stunt rates via period-correct positioning and equipage during the filming of John Milius’ “Big Wednesday.” For more on the writer/director’s filmography and impact on wider pop culture, read “Child of the Bomb” on page 70. Photograph by Dan Merkel (@danmerkelphotography)/Lost & Found (@thelostandfoundcollection). On the back: Blue-water gold. Photograph by Corban Campbell (@yewview).

In this issue, we open South Oz shooter Steve Ryan’s (@steveryanphotography) catalog ranging from seventies soul trim to aughts slabs, dive for urchin in the California Bight with Conner Rhoads (@conner_john_rhoads), glean wisdom from Joey Cabell, and conduct recon in the Eastern Mediterranean with Kepa Acero (@kepaacero) and Marc Durà (@marcdura1). We also view contemporary surf photographer Isaac Zoller’s (@isaac_zoller) work, examine artist Dan McCarthy’s (dantmccarthy) paintings and ceramics, and more. Get your copy of TSJ 33.5 today for the entire 140-page trip.