What started as a few skits between friends has grown into one of San Diego's most talked-about independent creative projects. The creators of "End of the 8" take us behind the scenes of turning their love of Ocean Beach into a sitcom, casting friends instead of actors, filming in local businesses and discovering that one pilot was enough to bring their community together. They talk about learning as they went, keeping creative control and why the Ocean Beach neighborhood itself has become the show's biggest star.
Guests:
- Daniel M. Dyer, director and co-producer of "End of the 8," co-founder of Visual Candy
- John Cristini, co-producer of "End of the 8" and one of its stars
Ocean Beach spots mentioned in this episode:
- The Harp | 4935 Newport Ave.
- Hodad's | 5010 Newport Ave.
- Raglan Public House | 1851 Bacon St.
- Little Lion Cafe | 1424 Sunset Cliffs Blvd.
- Winstons Beach Club | 1921 Bacon St.
Sources:
- Sitcom based in OB makes its way around the indie film circuit (Tessa Balc, Times of San Diego, 2026)
- Help Us Create More "End of the 8" Episodes (GoFundMe)
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