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Jan 30, 2023
447 – Luke Shepardson
On Sunday January 22nd the most prestigious surf event on the planet took place for only the 10th time ever. In historic swell conditions, The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational, named after the legendary lifeguard who was lost at sea, hosted 40 big wave specialists, including multiple world champs and the by the end of …
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Jan 18, 2023
446 – Jason Baffa: Chasing Waves
Jason Baffa returns to discuss 20 years of filmmaking, how character always informs surf style, how his earliest goals remain present in his new series on Disney+ “Chasing Waves”, which examines Japanese surfing as it exists in country and worldwide, its origins, and it’s increasing influence on greater culture. Enjoy! Sponsor: AthleticGreens.com/surf Sponsor: REALWaterSports.com …
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Jan 12, 2023
445 – Felipe Pomar: Part Two
Felipe Pomar returns to outline surfing’s birthplace in Peru dating back 5000 years, how being of service to your community will help you surf till 100, and about being featured by Pope Francis in a recent Netflix documentary. Enjoy! Sponsor: AthleticGreens.com/surf Sponsor: REALWatersports.com Sponsor: LinkedIn.com/surf Follow @FelipePomarOfficial Visit SurfTill100.com CREDITS Host, Producer: David Scales @David_Lee_Scales Sponsor: AthleticGreens.com/surf Sponsor: REALWatersports.com Sponsor: LinkedIn.com/surf Intro Music: …
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Jan 5, 2023
444 – Felipe Pomar: Part One
?? 1965 World Surfing Champion Felipe Pomar joins us to discuss lessons he’s learned from 66 years of big wave riding, why he stopped drinking 60 years ago, how he plans to surf till 100, losing a friend at Pipeline, and why it’s a bad idea to attempt to surf a tsunami. Enjoy! Sponsor: AthleticGreens.com/surf …
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Dec 29, 2022
443 – Terrence Martin: Get Away If You Can
Writer/Director Terrence Martin joins us today to discuss the seven year journey to make his latest film, how he got Ed Harris to co-star, funding the project with poker winnings, why his real-life love story is too farcical for fiction, how even “failure” is gratifying if you’re chasing your passion, and why evolved humans always …
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Dec 21, 2022
442 – Joel Tudor
Nine months after being suspended, 3x World Longboard Champ Joel Tudor breaks his silence to detail precisely why the WSL has obfuscated their reason for his suspension, why they banned commentators from saying his name, how a fight after he burned someone at Pipe led to him becoming a BJJ World Champ, why he regrets …
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Dec 18, 2022
441 – Lane Davey
Pipeline stalwart, B-Girl, and college professor Lane Davey joins us today to discuss braving Pipeline in the early 90s, creating the first female boardshort, the importance of a meritocratic hierarchy, the repercussions of willful ignorance, and how HipHop has informed her entire approach to surfing, education, and life. Enjoy! Sponsor: FlorenceMarineX.com Sponsor: VAERWatches.com promo code …
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Dec 14, 2022
Art Brewer: The Plug w/Justin Jay
Today we celebrate the life of Art Brewer by introducing you to The Plug w/Justin Jay. Justin has been a featured guest on Surf Splendor twice (episodes 272 and 078) to discuss his photography work and in 2020 he launched a podcast to dive deeper with the subjects he’s shooting. Past guests include Tony Hawk, …
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Dec 8, 2022
440 – Clark Little
In today’s we chat with superstar photographer Clark Little about his origin story, why he gave up surfing, how he became friends with the prince of Dubai, and how a $200,000 all-in gamble altered the course of his life. Enjoy! (Originally recorded in January 2018) Sponsor: FlorenceMarineX.com Sponsor: VAERWatches.com promo code “surf15” for 15% off Sponsor: REALWaterSports.com Sponsor: LinkedIn.com/surf …
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Nov 23, 2022
439 – Matt Warshaw
Warshaw is back to discuss how the thrill of surfing has been replaced by the thrill of archiving surf history, the single hippest surfer of all time, the next monumental undertaking for the EOS, and to recommend the one female surf icon that David should interview posthaste. Enjoy! Sponsor: FlorenceMarineX.com Sponsor: WaterWaysTravel.com Sponsor: REALWaterSports.com Sponsor: LinkedIn.com/surf Sponsor: AthleticGreens.com/surf CREDITS …
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Nov 16, 2022
438 – Paul Surf, Rockaway, NY
Designer and board builder Paul Schmidt joins us to discuss his unconventional entry into board building, failing forward, the loneliness and freedom of working outside of the “industry”, his unexpected friendship with Pat Curren, and how to unlock robust productivity by simply charging adequately for your work. Enjoy! Sponsor: FlorenceMarineX.com Sponsor: VAERWatches.com promo code “surf15” Sponsor: REALWaterSports.com …
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Nov 10, 2022
437 – CJ Nelson
Champion longboarder, designer, entrepreneur CJ Nelson joins us to discuss being a regrettable influence on youth, the perils and privilege of growing up in Santa Cruz in the 90s, how near homelessness helped him rediscover surfing, and the virtue inherent in suffering. Enjoy! Sponsor: FlorenceMarineX.com Sponsor: WaterWaysTravel.com Sponsor: REALWaterSports.com Sponsor: LinkedIn.com/surf Follow @CJ_Nelson and @SurfCrime …
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Nov 7, 2022
BONUS – Heart and Stoke with Ben Gravy
We just want to point your attention to another great podcast. If you like Surf Splendor, you’ll love Surf Stories, produced by our friends at The Florida Surf Film Festival. Enjoy this episode and subscribe to “Surf Stories” wherever you’re listening to this. “Ben Gravy has made a career out of quick surf trips and …
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Nov 4, 2022
436 – Jesse Billauer
? World Champ surfer and Life Rolls On founder Jesse Billauer joins us to discuss the vital importance of physical touch, his streak of defying doctor’s prognoses, how to cultivate resilience, and his life’s mission to get people surfing regardless of their physical limitations. Enjoy! Sponsor: FlorenceMarineX.com Sponsor: VAERWatches.com promo code “surf15” for 15% off …
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Oct 26, 2022
435 – Parker Coffin
Parker Coffin joins us to discuss metrics used to measure success for a modern professional free surfer, the moment he chose happiness over competition, why talent goes wayward without hard work, and how his passion for self improvement ensures that surfing never feels like work. Enjoy! Sponsor: WaterWaysTravel.com Sponsor: REALWaterSports.com Sponsor: AthleticGreens.com/surf Sponsor: LinkedIn.com/surf …
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Oct 14, 2022
434 – The Shaper’s Shack: Part Four
The Shaper Shack is a four part series featuring some of Australia’s finest surfboard shapers. From inventing the Thruster, to developing renewable materials, incorporating artificial intelligence into shaping, and scaling a global business, these shapers share their blueprint and speculate on the future. Today’s episode features Shyama Buttonshaw, Luke Daniels, Gunther Rohn, Stuart Campbell and …
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Oct 13, 2022
433 – The Shaper’s Shack: Part Three
The Shaper’s Shack is a four part series featuring some of Australia’s finest surfboard shapers. From inventing the Thruster, to developing renewable materials, incorporating artificial intelligence into shaping, and scaling a global business, these shapers share their blueprint and speculate on the future. Today’s episode features Darcy Day, Michael Psillakis, Alex Crews, and the father …
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Oct 8, 2022
432 – The Shaper’s Shack: Part Two
The Shaper Shack is a four part series featuring some of Australia’s finest surfboard shapers. From inventing the Thruster, to developing renewable materials, incorporating artificial intelligence into shaping, and scaling a global business, these shapers share their blueprint and speculate on the future. Today’s episode features Chris Garrett, Andrew Mooney, Bryan Bates, Dylan Perese, and …
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Oct 5, 2022
431 – The Shaper’s Shack: Part One
Introducing The Shaper’s Shack, a four part series featuring some of Australia’s finest surfboard shapers. From inventing the Thruster, to developing renewable materials, incorporating artificial intelligence into shaping, and scaling a global business, these shapers share their blueprint and speculate on the future. Today’s episode features Simon Anderson, Nick Blair, Sam Tehan, and Finn Whitla. Enjoy! …
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Sep 28, 2022
430 – Donald Brink: Mick’s Tape
Donald Brink joins us to discuss the challenge of building a <5’3″ surfboard for the 3x World Champ, the benefits and limitations of collaborating with one of the world’s most revered shapers, the reason why he’ll only ever build two boards a week, and why you should assess the auditory frequency and resonance of your …
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Sep 22, 2022
429 – Darren Handley: DHD Surfboards
In today’s episode Darren Handley details his first encounters with Stephanie Gilmore and Mick Fanning, he explains the challenges of scaling his business internationally and why he’s chosen to outsource some of his manufacturing. He explains how a new shaping robot has improved his business and his five years plan to in introduce a motorized …
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Sep 15, 2022
428 – Shannon Hughes
Shannon Hughes joins us to discuss how philanthropic work at Jeffrey’s Bay lead to her commentating for the WSL, how to compartmentalize on-air anxiety, the value of abandoning preparedness, and the fiscal and ethical imperative for professional surfing to reflect the way surfing exists in the real world. Enjoy! Sponsor: WaterWaysTravel.com Sponsor: AthleticGreens.com/surf Sponsor: REALWaterSports.com Sponsor: LinkedIn.com/surf Visit Shannon-Hughes.net …
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Sep 8, 2022
427 – Brad Gerlach’s Homecoming
Brad Gerlach joins us to discuss how Olympic diving informed his surf style, his realization that he has over-surfed nearly ever wave in his life, he explains the virus embedded within surfing’s language, and offers compelling advice for why you should interview your dad. Enjoy! Sponsor: SunBum.com promo code “SURFSPLENDOR” for 15% off one time purchase …
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Sep 1, 2022
426 – Victor Bernardo
Pro surf phoenix Victor Bernardo joins us to discuss the unexpected new chapter in his career, being deported and separated from his wife for five months, a sponsor dropping him and then pleading mea culpa, whether style can be learned, and how slowing down has allowed him the focus to execute his goals. Enjoy! Sponsor: WaterWaysTravel.com …
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Aug 24, 2022
425 – Laurie Towner: Slow Lane
? Laurie Towner is a product of, victim of, and beneficiary of the surf industry boom and bust. Today he tells us about the early glory days, the virtue of working in the trades, and how those experiences positioned him perfectly to spend a year on the road with the wife and kids chasing surf, …
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Aug 17, 2022
424 – Greg MacGillivray’s Five Summer Stories
The Academy Award nominated documentary filmmaker joins us to discuss his new memoir, the 50th anniversary of his seminal surf film, working with Stanley Kubrick, nearly dying at Sunset while filming Big Wednesday, and the immeasurable dividends paid when you pursue your life’s passion. Enjoy! Sponsor: WaterWaysTravel.com Sponsor: AthleticGreens.com/surf Sponsor: REALWaterSports.com Sponsor: LinkedIn.com/surf Visit FiveSummerStories.com for everything View …
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Aug 10, 2022
423 – Dario Phillips, co-founder of Slowtide
Surf industry stalwart Dario Phillips joins us to discuss lessons learned from within big surf brands during the boom years, how to bootstrap a concept into a reality, the power of partnership, why lean is strong, and how encouraging work/life balanced life fuels productivity. Enjoy! Sponsor: SunBum.com promo code “SURFSPLENDOR” for 15% off one time purchase …
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Aug 5, 2022
422 – Chris Shiflett of The Foo Fighters
Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Chris Shiflett joins us to discuss whether music can be objectively bad, why you ought never foist your preferences on your children, how surf videos of the early 90s led to his role with The Foo Fighters, and how family life has kept him grounded amidst the centrifuge …
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Jul 27, 2022
421 – Debbie Gordon: G & S Surfboards
The story of Gordon and Smith surfboard closely mirrors the story of surfing in Southern California. The brand is credited with introducing the first surf logo tee, the first shaping machine, the first surf skateboard, and much more. Today Debbie Gordon reflects on the six decade journey and explains why focusing on quality surfboards is …
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Jul 20, 2022
420 – Jeff & Ryan Hurley
Jeff & Ryan Hurley join us to discuss sharing their childhood bedroom with Occy and Sunny, lessons learned from their father’s big gamble, the art of a well-executed exit, the importance of aligning one’s work and value system, and how a brand can make an impact in the world. Enjoy! Sponsor: WaterWaysTravel.com Sponsor: FlorenceMarineX.com Sponsor: …
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Jul 13, 2022
419 – Steve Pezman: 50 Years of Surf Writing
Publisher Steve Pezman joins us to discuss his new book, how to succeed in print publishing in 2022, why modern surfing needs more counter-culture figures, lament the interviews that he still hasn’t gotten, and explain why Olympic surfing showcases a false representation of the sport. Enjoy! Sponsor: SunBum.com promo code “SURFSPLENDOR” for 15% off one …
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Jun 30, 2022
418 – Sterling Spencer: Act Two
Sterling Spencer returns to discuss the dark repercussions of his brain injury, his path through recovery, how his audience has given him purpose, the importance of kindness, the kindness of Machado, and as cliche as it sounds, the healing powers of the sea. Enjoy! Sponsor: FlorenceMarineX.com promo code “SURF” for 20% off Sponsor: AthleticGreens.com/surf Sponsor: REALWaterSports.com Sponsor: LinkedIn.com/surf …
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Jun 22, 2022
417 – Dane Hantz: Restorative Intermission
Dane Hantz returns to discuss withdrawing Vulcan Surfboards from the market, how the shaping machine is enabling an authoritative archiving of surfboard history, the disconnect between the surf industry and surf culture, and how one physical altercation in the water has kept his dry docked for the past two years. Enjoy! Sponsor: FlorenceMarineX.com promo code “SURF” …
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Jun 15, 2022
416 – Dick Metz: Part Five
Dick Metz returns to discuss the new documentary featuring his return to South Africa to relive and revisit the journey that inspired The Endless Summer. He also recounts his role in the early days of Clark Foam, working with a young Gerry Lopez, his relationship with Duke, and how he came to acquire the unequivocal …
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Jun 10, 2022
415 – Sasha Jane Lowerson
Sasha Jane Lowerson made international news last month for winning Women’s Longboard Title’s in West Oz, not for the feat itself, but for the fact that she had been competing for the previous three decades in the men’s divisions. Today she share’s her thoughts on the Internet’s fervent response to her wins, she addresses questions …
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Jun 1, 2022
414 – Dylan Graves
Pro surfer turned media man Dylan Graves is now using his popular Vlog to dissect social dilemma’s that surf media historically has willfully ignored. Through doing so, he’s also successfully transitioned his pro surf career into a new chapter where he’s found more meaning and purpose. Today we discuss the journey, motivations, and his imperative …
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May 26, 2022
413 – Benji Weatherley
? Self proclaimed “pro surf fraud”, Benji Weatherley joins us to chat about being cancelled by the WSL, his regrettable compulsion for making excuses, how his 10 disappeared years were his happiest and most informative, and why being honest about addiction staves off depression and helps keep the narrative light. Enjoy! Sponsor: FlorenceMarineX.com promo code “SURF” …
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May 18, 2022
412 – Jon Pyzel
Jon Pyzel joins us from Bali to discuss JJF’s one-universal-board theory, the value of growing a business slower than its potential, why he keeps such a small roster of athletes, the risks involved with so closely tying his brand to one athlete, and his accidental path to being business savvy. Enjoy! Sponsor: FlorenceMarineX.com promo code …
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May 11, 2022
411 – Drew Brophy
Artist Drew Brophy catapulted to surf world fame in the 90s by when his artwork adorned the boards that sparked a cultural movement. He parlayed that popularity over the next three decades into television and film work, corporate commissions, and fine art. In November 2021, he contracted COVID and spent 28 days in a coma. …
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Apr 28, 2022
410 – Wayne Rich
Wayne Rich is an International Surfboard Builder Hall of Famer and a 2x Icons of Foam winner. In this episode Wayne details his childhood in Hermosa Beach during the heyday of Noll, Bing, and Weber. He unpacks asymmetrical board design and discusses how the wipeout that nearly paralyzed him altered his perspective on surfing, shaping, …
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Apr 20, 2022
409 – Waterman filmmaker Isaac Halasima
Waterman, the award winning Duke Kahanamoku documentary hit theaters last week. Today filmmaker Isaac Halasima discusses Duke’s extraordinary life, how he navigated the delicate nature of sharing a vested story, and how Waterman will serve in the long legacy of Polynesian oral tradition. Enjoy! Sponsor: AthleticGreens.com/surf Sponsor: LinkedIn.com/surf Sponsor: WaterWaysTravel.com Sponsor: REALWaterSports.com Visit WatermanTheMovie.com to find showtimes and …
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Apr 14, 2022
408 – Jonathan Wayne Freeman
? Surf lampooner Jonathan Wayne Freeman joins us to recount his fast rise to Instagram stardom, warn about the perils of pretending to be a manly man, offer insights for how to pursue a childhood dream in your 40s, and tell the tale of being chased across the Pacific by the posse of a famous, …
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Apr 7, 2022
407 – Zoltan Torkos: The Surfing Magician
The fourth generation magician, surfing’s kickflip pioneer, and Santa Cruz stalwart regales us with stories of having Barney as a neighbor, how expected recognition is an empty pursuit, the power of positivity, and how to turn grief into fuel for your life’s work. Enjoy! Sponsor: REALWaterSports.com Sponsor: LinkedIn.com/surf Sponsor: AthleticGreens.com/surf THE INHERENT BUMMER PIECE ZOLTAN’S …
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Mar 31, 2022
406 – Greg Jacobs: Campsite Media
Greg Jacobs sits at the nexus of surf content distribution. The top filmmakers in surf rely on him to ensure their work finds its way to you, regardless of what platforms you’re on; no easy task when audiences are dispersed and attention spans are waning. Today he explains the complications and opportunity that exist for …
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Mar 23, 2022
405 – WaterWays Founder, Sean Murphy
??? Sean Murphy ditched the suit and tie and the weight of his parent’s expectations to follow a pipe dream. His life experience uniquely positioned him to develop a niche business that would come to influence the surf world beyond measure. Today he shares his origin story and explains why relationships are fundamental to business …
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Mar 10, 2022
404 – Stephen Cooney: UNEARTHED
Stephen Cooney was raised on the Northern Beaches of Sydney in the 50s and 60s. At the age of 16, Albe Falzon invited him to Bali to surf in his upcoming, now seminal, surf film. Cooney found himself embedded within three simultaneous flash points in surfing; the shortboard revolution, the MOTE movement, and the launching …
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Mar 2, 2022
403 – Jamie Brisick: SOUNDINGS
The always lovely Jamie Brisick returns to tell us about his foray into podcast hosting, dating in his 50s, the status of Westerly, and how to maintain vibrant creativity throughout life’s many ups and downs. Enjoy! Follow @JamieBrisick Sponsors: MANSCAPED.com promo code “SURFSPLENDOR” for 20% off and free shipping Sponsors: REALWaterSports.com SOUNDINGS View this …
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Feb 24, 2022
402 – Albe Falzon
This month marks the 50th anniversary of the seminal surf film Morning Of The Earth. Filmmaker Albe Falzon joins us to the films recently found footage, his effortless dedication to living in a creative flow state, losing his passion for filmmaking, and the importance of visibility. Enjoy! Sponsors: REALWaterSports.com Sponsors: AthleticGreens.com/surf ALBE FALZON BEN OKRI’S “ASTONISHING THE …
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Feb 16, 2022
401 – Mark Cunningham
Ehukai lifeguard, greatest bodysurfer of all time, friend to all, Mark Cunningham joins us to discuss amphibious life, the greatest to ever ride Pipe, the importance of surf brands, the over growth of the North Shore, and why being immersed in water is better than gliding atop. Enjoy! Sponsors: REALWaterSports.com Sponsors: AthleticGreens.com/surf View this …
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Feb 9, 2022
400 – Selema Masekela Welcomes 50
It’s been 2 years since our last one-on-one with Selema Masekela. In that time he’s reversed aged, launched a clothing brand, a book, a podcast, and commentated surfings debut at the Olympics. Today we catch up and he blueprints his recipe for wise wellness as he embarks on his 6th decade. Sponsors: REALWaterSports.com Sponsors: AthleticGreens.com/surf …
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Feb 3, 2022
399 – Stab Mag’s Michael Ciaramella
Stab’s resident surfboard reviewer, writer, and content wrangler Michael Ciaramella joins us to detail his first-ever sessions at Pipe and Waimea. He talks about confront the fear, board selection, crowd navigation, the glory of success, and why he why he only advocates for a helmet sometimes. Plus we talk Stab biz and much more. Enjoy! …
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Jan 27, 2022
398 – Brad Gerlach and team Snapt4
Brad Gerlach hosts a chat with the winner and winning team of the Da Hui Backdoor Shootout, Snapt4’s Mason Ho, Parker Coffin, Barron Mamiya, Benji Brand, and filmmaker Logan Dulien. Brad celebrates their win and dissects waves-that-could-have-been and strategizes for the next session. Enjoy! Save 20% on WaveKi.com promo code “WAVEKISPLENDOR20” Sponsor: AthleticGreens.com/surf Sponsor: REALWaterSports.com …
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Jan 20, 2022
397 – Stu Kenson
San Diego board builder Stu Kenson has built boards for decades, with Rusty, for Joel Tudor, with JS, and all the while for his own SK Shapes label. Today he joins us to discuss surf culture’s recent infusion of “recreationalists”, the magic of channels, building Maverick’s Guns, and how to surf at a high level …
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Jan 14, 2022
396 – Arthur Rashkovan
? Israel’s burgeoning surf scene centers around Tel Aviv where Arthur Rashkovan discovered surfing and now runs Klinika Surf Shop. Today he explains the role that surfing plays in Israeli culture, lessons he’s learned from Doc Paskowitz, and why high quality surfboards are the most essential ingredient to Israeli surfing’s success. Enjoy! Sponsor: Digital Vans Triple …
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Jan 6, 2022
395 – Alex Gray: Quarantined at Cloudbreak
Alex Gray spent 8 months of quarantine on Namotou and Tavarua as one of the only surfers with full access to Cloudbreak. Today he tells the story and explains his revitalized passion for surfing, health, and sharing it all with others. Enjoy! Sponsor: Digital Vans Triple Crown of Surfing VansTripleCrownofSurfing.com and @VansTripleCrownSurf Sponsor: AthleticGreens.com/surf …
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Dec 30, 2021
394 – A Pod Party
The whole gang is together to reflect on 2021, make bold predictions for 2022 and hold one another accountable for their New Year’s resolutions. Join David Scales, Devon Howard, Matt Warshaw, Chas Smith, Kevin Miller of the Florida Surf Film Festival, and the Breuer Brothers (Tyler and Jamie) of Hardcore Surf History in celebrating the …
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Dec 24, 2021
393 – Jim Hogan
Former pro surfer, elite level coach and mentor Jim Hogan joins us to talk about rise, fall, and recent qualification of Carlos Munoz, the value of disadvantage, and his goal to bring the worlds smallest surf nations onto the World Tour. Enjoy! Sponsor: Digital Vans Triple Crown of Surfing VansTripleCrownofSurfing.com and @VansTripleCrownSurf Sponsor: AthleticGreens.com/surf Sponsor: …
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Dec 17, 2021
392 – Greg Webber
Board builder and inventor Greg Webber joins us to discuss designing on the fringe, infighting in the wave pool biz, and how Webber Reefs will not only transform your local closeout but will benefit the eco-diversity and your home’s value. Enjoy! Sponsor: Digital Vans Triple Crown of Surfing VansTripleCrownofSurfing.com and @VansTripleCrownSurf Sponsor: AthleticGreens.com/surf Sponsor: Whoop.com …
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Dec 8, 2021
391 – Matt Warshaw
Original Z-Boy, part of the greatest surf team ever, Oxford English Dictionary consultant, and surfing’s foremost historian Matt Warshaw joins us to watch Haleiwa, talk about the ultimate mic drop moment in surfing, and tell us about his recent dinner with Kelly Slater. Enjoy! Subscribe and Donate to EOS.surf HERE Sponsor: Slowtide.co promo code “surfpodcast” …
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Nov 30, 2021
390 – Maurice Cole: Part 2
MC returns to discuss the aftermath from our last chat, Sunny Garcia, the concept of “sustainability” in surfboards, searching for his birthfather, and how confronting vulnerability is allowing him dispel past trauma. Enjoy! Visit MauriceCole.com and @MCSurfboardsAus If you need help and guidance managing depression please refer to this resources: Anxiety Depression Association of America …
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Nov 25, 2021
389 – Maurice Cole
In today’s episode Maurice Cole contemplates recent tragedy and candidly laments compromising his integrity to chase business goals. He explores the correlation between stress and cancer and explains why every surf brand has failed after going public and how he’s personally lost millions of dollars. Lastly, Cole analyzes the aftermath of these traumas and explains …
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Nov 19, 2021
388 – Izzy Paskowitz
Israel “Izzy” Paskowitz discusses growing up with 8 siblings in a 24 foot camper, the blessings and limitations of his father’s rigorous ideology, how his son’s Autism has helped him overcome a life of self-centeredness, and the ocean’s unique therapeutic benefits. Enjoy! Follow @IzzyPaskowitz and SurfersHealing.org Sponsor: Slowtide.co promo code “surfpodcast” for 20% off Sponsor: …
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Nov 12, 2021
387 – The Drop: Thad Ziolkowski
Author Thad Ziolkowski joins us to discuss surfing’s sordid history with drugs and alcohol, how surfing triggers behavioral addiction’s physiology and how the act of surfing can aid in addiction recovery. Thad also shares his own story of substance misuse and finding refuge through surfing. Enjoy! Sponsor: Slowtide.co promo code “surfpodcast” for 20% off Sponsor: …
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Nov 4, 2021
386 – Derek Dunfee: Waking Up In The Sea
In December of 2012 Derek Dunfee was found floating unconscious 100 miles to sea, nearly 20 minutes after suffering a horrendous wipeout at Cortes Bank. For the first time, Derek surveys the experience and how it has altered his perspective and shaped his future. Enjoy! DerekDunfee.com and @DerekDunfee Sponsor: Whoop.com promo code “SURF” for 15% …
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Oct 26, 2021
385 – Jon Roseman
Quietly and immeasurably influencing the surf world, Jon Roseman’s stewardship of Cloudbreak has been cosigned by Fijian tribal leaders and pro surfers alike. Today he shares stories from 30 years of swells, why his best surfing is still ahead of him, and how he hopes to convert his experiences into sustainable success for Tavarua’s future. …
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Oct 21, 2021
384 – Mickey Munoz: Part Two
In our 2nd and final installment, Mickey Munoz tells us about his work stunt doubling for Sandra Dee in the film Gidget. We then have a discussion about his involvement with Surftech and the concerns of overseas surfboard manufacturing. Mickey closes our interview by proposing a theory about time travel and potentially discovering the Fountain …
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Oct 13, 2021
383 – Mickey Munoz: Part One
Southern Californian icon, board builder, Gidget stunt double, professional surfer, all around surf pioneer Mickey Munoz joins us to tell about the solid balsa 8’10” he bought from Joe Quigg for $55, how he caught the best wave of his life at age 72, and shares his breaking point for Miki Dora’s antics. Part one …
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Oct 8, 2021
382 – Jeff Timpone & The Gillespie
With 50 years of board building experience, Maui’s Jeff Timpone continues to innovate, both with construction and design. He joins us to discuss the virtues of being cheap, practical sustainability, the perils of turning a passion into a career, and why he’s feeling more spry and optimistic at 72 than ever before. Enjoy! Follow @TimponeHawaii …
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Sep 23, 2021
381 – Torren Martyn
? Torren Martyn joins us to discuss his sojourn from Scotland to West Africa, his new found celebrity, the anti-Vlog, the fine line that separates exploration and exploitation, and why he plans to spend the next phase of his life on the open ocean. Enjoy! Follow @TorrenMartyn Sponsor: RealWaterSports.com/podcast CREDITS Sponsor: RealWaterSports.com/podcast Host, Producer, Writer: …
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Sep 16, 2021
380 – Derek Hynd & The Hyndline
In today’s episode Tyler Breuer talks with Derek Hynd replicating his life’s quiver, The Ultimate Surfer, having his life’s material possessions vanquished in a fire, and the virtues of difficult surfboards. Plus, a deep dive into Derek Hynd trivia with the Breuer bros. Enjoy!
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Sep 9, 2021
379 – Andrew Cotton
Plumber turned professional big wave surfer Andrew Cotton talks about being rescued by helicopter at Mullaghmore, breaking his back at Nazare, how to build a surf career on humility, and why Southwest England is quietly the best home base for access to epic surf. Enjoy! Follow @Andrew_Cotty and AndrewCotton.co.uk Sponsors: REALWaterSports.com/podcast and AthleticGreens.com/surf View …
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Sep 2, 2021
378 – Akila Aipa: Round Two
Akila returns to discuss why big swells coincide with big losses, how increased demand can actually threaten a small business, why Twins hold perfect balance, any he blueprints an escape route for both emotional and physical trauma. Enjoy! AkilaAipaSurfboards. com and @Akila_Aipa Sponsor: RealWaterSports.com/podcast and follow @RealWaterSports Follow the /podcast link and enter to win ANY board from REAL’s inventory. …
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Aug 25, 2021
377 – IPD: Mark Simpson & Seth McKinney
As the surf industry has largely disbanded, talented and experienced former big surf brand stalwarts are positioned to reengineer surf clothing, reinvest in surf retail, and potentially redevelop surf culture. Today we speak with two Hurley proteges who are reinvigorating Bob’s 41 year old plan to share design ideas and inclusive ideology. Enjoy! SUPPORT our …
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Aug 19, 2021
376 – Tim Crozier: Blackbird Surfboards
Boardbuilder Tim Crozier talks about the inherent rewards of kindness, gleaning insights from each of the Icons of Foam, how to “stay small and keep it all”, and why Twins are the solution from 5′ to 11′. Enjoy! SUPPORT HERE to win a custom Hawkeye. Follow @Blackbird_Surfboards and BlackbirdSurfboards.com THE HAWKEYE View this post …
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Aug 4, 2021
375 – Kelly Slater x Brad Gerlach
In today’s show Brad Gerlach interviews Kelly Slater about the Olympics, the strengths and limitations of Gabriel, JJF, Italo, and Kanoa, Tour memories, Occy impersonations, and how to perfect the frontside floater. Enjoy! Follow @WaveKi and @KellySlater Visit WaveKi.com and use promo code “WAVEKISPLENDOR” for a 10% discount. View this post on Instagram …
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Jul 29, 2021
374 – Mike Whisnant
? 3x Surf Expo Shape-Off winner, 30 year board builder, Atlantic Beach lifer, Mike Whisnant joins us to discuss how he’s leveraged the challenges of 2020 to grow his business, how to raise a family on board builder wages, and the inherent value of hard work. Enjoy! Follow @MikeWhisnantShapes and WhisnantSurfboards.com View this post …
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Jul 21, 2021
373 – Rich Harbour of Harbour Surfboards
Harbour Surfboards was my home surf shop growing up, so you can imagine the honor it was for me to record this conversation with Rich Harbour in 2013. His passing 10 days ago has left a vacuum in the community, but his imprint is worldwide and his influence is immeasurable. Today, Rich tells me about …
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Jul 14, 2021
372 – Garrett McNamara
Big wave surfer, 8x Guinness Record holder Garrett McNamara is our guest today. He’s also the star of the new HBO docu-series “100 Foot Wave”. Today we talk about finding a pro surf career in his 40s, pioneering Nazare, the politics behind XXL award winners, and the importance of setting intention. Enjoy! Follow @McNamara_S 100 …
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Jun 4, 2021
371 – Pat O’Connell: Florence Marine X
Film star, pro surfer, marketing exec, WSL SVP, and now brand president, Pat O’Connell joins us to discuss why 2021 is a cornerstone year for surfing and how lessons learned from decades past will allow him to implement change with his largest responsibility to date. Follow @Florence_Marine_X and @Patchy_O Get free shipping on FlorenceMarineX.com with …
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May 26, 2021
370 – Tim Dinofa: Raising Cruz
? Father of 11 year old surf star Cruz Dinofa, Tim joins us to discuss how to cultivate talent without breeding expectation, how to partner with the surf industry, and how to protect your child from online vitriol. Enjoy! Follow @CruzDinofa View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cruz Dinofa (@cruzdinofa) …
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May 13, 2021
369 – Surfline CEO, Kyle Laughlin
After a decade at Disney and Amazon, first time CEO Kyle Laughlin joins Surfline as part of a $30 million investment to bolster their 35 year data set in hopes of growing the largest online surf community beyond the realm of coastal users. Today we discuss this nexus and what it means for surfing at …
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May 7, 2021
368 – The Dream Fish Twin by Roger Hinds Surfboards
Today we review and discuss the Dream Fish Twin with Roger Hinds; an alternative shortboard featuring a swallow tail and two fins that are separated by a single channel that provides bite for the traditional Vee. Should you add a Dream Fish Twin to your quiver? David offers all the info you’ll need to answer …
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Apr 28, 2021
367 – Ryan Scanlon, founder of NeedEssentials
Ryan Scanlon joins us to discuss the value of sabbaticals, how singular focus allows you to multi-task, the benefit of diversity in business, and why a 7’6″ single-fin is the ultimate one board quiver. Enjoy! Follow @NeedEssentials and NeedEssentials.com View this post on Instagram A post shared by needessentials wetsuits (@needessentials) View …
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Apr 25, 2021
366 – Post-Script: Rip Curl Narrabeen Classic
Welcome back to Post-Script, a brief yet thorough overview of each event on the WSL championship tour. Today, a recap of event #3 of the 2021 season, The Rip Curl Narrabeen Classic presented by Corona. Follow @SurfSplendor Sponsor: AthleticGreens.com/surf Sponsor: Kaenon.com promo code “KaenonCast15” for 15% off your first pair Firstly, a word of bravo …
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Apr 15, 2021
365 – Post-Script: The Rip Curl Newcastle Cup presented by Corona
Welcome back to Post-Script, a brief yet thorough overview of each event on the WSL championship tour. Today, a recap of event #2 of the 2021 season, The Rip Curl Newcastle Cup presented by Corona. Follow @SurfSplendor View this post on Instagram A post shared by Surf Splendor Podcast Network (@surfsplendor) Welcome back …
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Apr 8, 2021
364 – Derek Hynd
Derek Hynd is rebuilding his life’s quiver (Hyndline) and he’s 15 years deep into riding FFFF (fins free for the layperson). In today’s episode he tells the vivid details of losing his eye (and permanent eyesight) while surfing heat. He spills the sordid details of his little black book (all 4 of them). He explains …
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Apr 1, 2021
363 – AFTCO’s Bill and Casey Shedd
Bill & Casey Shedd join us to discuss the difference between environmental protection vs conservation, how to grow a business for 60 years through generational transitions, and why calm discourse is the only path to a heathy and robust ocean ecosystem. Enjoy! Follow @AFTCO and AFTCO.com Sponsor: Cariuma.com/SurfSplendor CREDITS Sponsor: Cariuma.com/SurfSplendor Host, Producer, Writer: David …
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Mar 19, 2021
362 – Connor O’Leary
While the vast majority of his competitors are quarantined in Sydney, Connor O’Leary is running mock heats at Newy and tuning boards. He joins us to chat about the subjectivity of the judges and how a professional surf career in 2021 is more dependent on selfies than heat wins. Enjoy! Follow @ConnorOLeary Sponsor: eBay.com/sneakers …
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Mar 17, 2021
361 – Sage Erickson
Sage Erickson is on day 9, quarantined in Sydney. She candidly reflects on her fear of Pipeline and the delicate balance of enjoying professional surfing while still leveling up, and whether a world title is worth the sacrifice required to earn it. Enjoy! Follow @SageErickson Sponsor: AthleticGreens.com/surf View this post on Instagram A …
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Mar 12, 2021
360 – Conner Coffin
Part 2 of In The Q. Conner Coffin is quarantined in Sydney, preparing to compete at Newcastle. He explains how to transition out of life long relationships in order to develop new facets of your surfing, how to shed youthful chub and cultivate grit, and how to temper the distraction inherent with bringing a girlfriend …
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Mar 11, 2021
359 – Lakey Peterson
Quarantined in a Sydney hotel room, Lakey Peterson explains how she’s adapting to the uncertainty of the ’21 season, how she’s prepped for 8′ Teahupo’o, and why she’s views Caroline Marks as the her biggest impediment to a world title and how she plans to beat her. Enjoy! Sponsor: eBay.com/sneakers View this post on …
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Mar 3, 2021
358 – Black Sand Surf
Today we reassess the Aloha Spirit, examine the inherit reward ingrained in the act of surfing, and analyze who is allowed privilege to that benefit; all through the lens of a very public incident that occurred northside of the Manhattan Beach pier on President’s Day morning. Brick and Gage Crismond of Black Sand Surf and …
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Feb 26, 2021
357 – 30×30: Wildcoast’s Zach Plopper
30×30 is the environmental initiative that the WSL has been asking you to sign. Former pro surfer and associate director at Wildcoast, Zach Plopper, joins us to demystify the initiative, explain why surfers are angry about it, and simplify how to educate yourself with actually facts (spoiler: don’t rely social media). Enjoy! Follow @WildCoastCostaSalvaje Sponsor: …
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Feb 17, 2021
356 – The Twinsman by Album Surfboards
SUBSCRIBE HERE to win this Twinsman! Today we review and discuss the Twinsman with Matt Parker of Album Surfboards; an alternative shortboard featuring two fins and a wing into a rounded pin. A low entry rocker leads to a single concave into a spiral vee into a pronounced vee, and the deck features a concave …
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Feb 11, 2021
355 – Peter Mel
Big wave icon Peter Mel discusses his monumental Maverick’s ride, being rescued by his son, the prospect of one’s best wave being behind them, and ushering in a sixth decade and third generation of surf retail in Santa Cruz. Enjoy! Follow @Peter_Mel and @Freelinesurf PETE’S MAVS RIDE View this post on Instagram A …
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Feb 3, 2021
354 – Vaughan Deadly
Free Scrubber director, Swellian, magazine man, Vaughan Blakey (aka Deadly) joins the podcast today to discuss life lesson’s learned from Tom Curren, his filmmaking ambitions, trying not to tarnish print’s legacy, and how ATS allowed him to shirk the cuffs of editorial expectations. Enjoy! Follow @VaughanDeadly View this post on Instagram A post …
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Jan 27, 2021
353 – Britt Merrick, Part Two
Britt Merrick returns to discuss his new role as CEO of Channel Islands Surfboards and how he rallied the employees and team riders to buy back the company that his father founded 51 years ago. Enjoy! Follow @CISurfboards and @SurfSplendor Sponsor: BetterHelp.com/surf @zekelau has been on fire lately—ranked 6th in the world—so Britt surprised …
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Jan 20, 2021
352 – Ben Aipa, Rest In Peace
Innovative board builder, coach, father figure to countless youths, Ben Aipa passed away on January 15th due to complications suffered from a heart attack and Alzheimer’s. Today we survey Ben’s influence and celebrate the many benefits we enjoy thanks to his impact. Featuring interviews with Ben himself, Akila Aipa, Roger Hinds, Matt Calvani, and Davey …
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Jan 6, 2021
351 – Part Two: Jon LaLanne
We continue our conversation with Jon LaLanne who explains why he left Malibu, unpacks his career as a board builder and the design theory behind the Gemini, and how Jon personally implement’s his father’s legacy of health and wellness. Enjoy! Follow @Jon_LaLannne and visit LaLanneSurf.com View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jon LaLanne (@jon_lalanne) View …
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Dec 29, 2020
350 – Jon LaLanne: Part One
Board builder Jon LaLanne joins us to discuss how obstacles become ladders, the value of shame, the Gemini board design, and how to carve a unique life path as a son to a father who is larger than life. Enjoy. Follow @Jon_LaLannne and visit LaLanneSurf.com Sponsor: BetterHelp.com/surf View this post on Instagram A post shared …
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Dec 22, 2020
349 – Post-Script: Billabong Pipe Masters
SUBSCRIBE Welcome back to Post-Script, a brief yet thorough overview of each event on the WSL championship tour. Today, a recap of the opening events of the 2021 season. Sponsor: BetterHelp.com/surf
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Dec 16, 2020
348 – Andrew Kidman
SUBSCRIBE Filmmaker, writer, surfboard shaper Andrew Kidman joins us to discuss the delicate art of communicating surfboard design to water performance through film, why it’s important to look back in order to move forward, and why he’s doubling down on print publishing in 2021. Enjoy! Visit AndrewKidman.com and follow @AndrewKidman Sponsor: Slowtide.co promo code “surfsplendorpodcast” for …
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Dec 11, 2020
347 – Stretch
SUBSCRIBE Bill “Stretch” Riedel is today’s guest. He discusses growing up in Malibu with Tom Morey and Mickey Munoz, the ocean accident that left his right side paralyzed, how he relearned to shape with his left arm, maintaining lifelong relationships with athletes, and the sweet ecstasy of a good quality cigar. Enjoy! Sponsor: Slowtide.co promo …
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Dec 4, 2020
346 – Michael Arenal: Arenal Surfboards
SUBSCRIBE A brief ten years into the surfboard game, Michael Arenal is establishing a reputation as a deft and reliable shaper for some of the industry’s leading labels and as an astute craftsmen for his eponymous small batch customs. Today he talks about how to navigate entry into the business without stepping on toes and …
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Nov 25, 2020
345 – Brad Gerlach: WaveKi
SUBSCRIBE Brad Gerlach opens up about navigating through depression, the paramount importance of connection, and why he’s dedicated the next phase of his life toward getting you to slow down. Enjoy! Follow @WaveKi and learn more at WaveKi.com Save 10% off WaveKi with promo code “WAVEKISPLENDOR” all uppercase Sponsor: Slowtide.co save 30% with promo code “surfsplendorpodcast” …
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Nov 17, 2020
344 – Blake Peters: Panda Surfboards
SUBSCRIBE HERE Blake Peters joins us to talk about how to capitalize on the boom board builders are experiencing during COVID, the value delegation, and importance of taking a gap year. Enjoy! Follow @PandaSurfboards CREDITS Host, Producer, Writer: David Scales @David_Lee_Scales Intro Music: Panda Bear, Bros Outro Music: Pastor T.L, Like A Ship
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Oct 7, 2020
343 – Sean Doherty: Golden Daze
New owner of Surfing World magazine, Sean Doherty discusses his acquisition, his latest book “Golden Daze”, and why it’s important for surf media to be helmed by passionate surfers and not by private equity controlled conglomerates. Enjoy! Follow @Seano888 and @SurfingWorld GOLDEN DAZE: THE GOLDEN YEARS OF AUSTRALIAN SURFING SURFING WORLD MAGAZINE View this post …
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Sep 24, 2020
342 – Mark O. McInnis
Oregon based surf photographer Mark McInnis lost everything he owned last week as his house burned to the ground in the Holiday Farm Fire. Today he discusses the value of a complete reset, how a limitation can become a virtue, and the importance accepting help. Enjoy! Follow @MarkOMcInnis and MarkMcInnis.com CREDITS Host, Producer, Writer: David …
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Sep 10, 2020
341 – Simon Jones: Morning Of The Earth Surfboards
Simon Jones discusses the power of collective consciousness, how one surf soundtrack changed his life’s trajectory, and why 3 stringers and 2 fins is all you’ll ever need. Enjoy! Follow @MorningOfTheEarthSurfboards and MorningOfTheEarthSurfboards.com Sponsor: SurfNVS.com promo code “podcast” Thank You Mother – a journey of appreciation from Ishka Folkwell on Vimeo. CREDITS Sponsor: SurfNVS.com promo …
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Sep 7, 2020
340 – Welcome to the Sunday Joint
At long last Matt Warshaw bestows an Encyclopedia of Surfing podcast upon the world. The Breuer brothers (Swell Season) roll up Warshaw’s Sunday Joint and take a deep inhale of surfings, past, present, and future. Welcome to episode one. Enjoy. Follow @TheSundayJoint And be sure to subscribe in whatever podcast app use. CREDITS Host: Tyler …
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Sep 2, 2020
339 – Lauren L. Hill
Lauren Hill is a mother, author, and ecofeminist. In today’s show she explains how a commitment to curiosity has resulted in an unlikely surf career, an even less likely life as a farmer, and a cosmic premonition that inspired her to move across the world in a quest to stay centered. Enjoy! Follow Lauren at …
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Aug 20, 2020
338 – Sterling Spencer
Self proclaimed “#1 Surfer In The World”, pro surfer antagonist, aspiring Centaur, and the greatest to ever surf Alabama, Sterling Spencer joins the podcast to discuss the paradoxical relationship between comedy and depression, why you shouldn’t go vegan, and being kissed on the lips by Jeremy Flores. Enjoy! Follow @SterlingSpencer and TheSurferFormerlyKnownAsSterlingSpencer.com Sponsor: SurfNVS.com promo …
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Aug 13, 2020
337 – Dave Parmenter
Surfboard shaper, former pro surfer, writer, surf historian, Dave Parmenter discusses how “old” surfboard designs are more advanced than many modern designs, why he doesn’t read surf mags nor watch surf films, and why he’s spending most of his water time miles off the coast. Enjoy! Visit Nowtro.com Follow @SurfSplendor Previous episodes with Dave Parmenter …
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Aug 5, 2020
336 – Dr. Dani Burt
Dani Burt is an Adaptive World Surfing Champ, Doctor of Physical Therapy, and above knee amputee as a result of near death motorcycle accident. Today she shares her origin story, reveals what she experienced while in a 45 day coma, and how she leveraged anger and depression to grow and empower radical life change. Enjoy! …
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Jul 29, 2020
335 – Murf the Surf: National Champ, Jewel Thief, Convicted Murderer
Convicted murderer, national surfing champ, and mastermind of America’s biggest ever jewel heist, Jack Roland Murphy is the subject of today’s show. Journalist and podcaster Nathan Scott spent 9 months with Murphy and his peers to investigate facts new details of this decades old case. We chat with Nathan to hear about his new podcast …
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Jul 23, 2020
334 – Richard Kotch
Richard Kotch is a surf photographer and 50% of the dynamic surf guiding duo on the Maldivian island of Hudhuranfushi, along side his wife (and last week’s podcast guest) Amy Kotch. Richard explains his early surf experiences that primed him for surf guiding, the challenges of island life, and how to continually improve your surfing …
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Jul 16, 2020
333 – Amy Kotch
“She Surf” cover surfer Amy Kotch joins us to share how, at 30, she left So Cal suburbia behind in pursuit of hollow, warm surf and a simplified life focus. Kotch explains life on a remote atoll as a surf guide, the challenges and joys of raising a kid there, and the quickest way to …
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Jul 8, 2020
332 – Malcolm Campbell
Board builder Malcolm Campbell discusses the Bonzer design, the role it’s played in surfing and the quirky dynamics that sometimes push and often impede board design evolution. The Bonzer is the first truly functional, high-performance three finned surfboard design, and the Campbell Brothers introduced it a full decade prior to the invention of the Thruster. …
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Jul 1, 2020
331 – Spoons filmmaker Wyatt Daily
Wyatt Daily shares his discovery of previously unseen surf footage of Greenough, Yater, and dozens more who would spark a design revolution and indelibly change the trajectory of surfing, as documented in his latest film, “Spoons: A Santa Barbara Story”. Enjoy! Follow @Spoons_Film and learn more/view at SpoonsFilm.com View this post on Instagram Making of …
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Jun 24, 2020
330 – 1Planet1People: Selema Masekela & Ryan Harris
Selema “Sal” Masekela and Ryan Harris join us for a discussion about how the surf industry needs to respond to Black Lives Matter and how it will foster a healthier, more robust industry, why they are both more optimistic about the future of America than ever, and they introduce 1Planet1People. Enjoy! Follow @1PlanetOnePeople and visit …
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Jun 18, 2020
329 – Jon Rose: Waves 4 Water
Waves 4 Water is aiming to solve the world water crisis and has already provided sustained solutions for 3.75 million people. Jon Rose discusses his transition from a self-focused life of professional surfing into a life of effective altruism and the challenges of running an international organization. Enjoy! Follow @WavesForWater and @Jon_Rose And learn more …
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Jun 11, 2020
328 – William Finnegan: Barbarian Days
William Finnegan has been an important figure contributing to surfing for the past 30 years or so, mainly as a writer, but also as a discoverer and explorer. Author of the Pulitzer winning “Barbarian Days”, he and David discuss his journey and navigating how surfing fits into relationships, work, and life. (This episode was original …
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Jun 4, 2020
327 – Josh Hall: Round 2
San Diego board builder and Skip Frye apprentice Josh Hall joins us to pay homage to Kauai, discuss his recent elk hunt in New Mexico, survey the surfboard biz in the time of COVID, and reevaluate how to love and care for our parents as they age. Enjoy! Follow @JoshHallSurfboards View this post on Instagram …
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May 27, 2020
326 – Billy Hamilton: Part Two
Billy Hamilton joins David to discuss the difficulties of raising Laird, discovering Nazare, the benefits of psychedelics, and how his relationship with John Milius ended with a punch and a transfer of one millions dollars. Enjoy! Follow @BillHamiltonSurf Billy Hamilton, Jesus of Cool from ENCYCLOPEDIA of SURFING on Vimeo. CREDITS Host, Producer, Writer: David Scales …
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May 21, 2020
325 – Billy Hamilton: Part One
Billy Hamilton joins David to discuss growing up in Laguna before the ocean was poisoned by detergents from civilization’s expansion, his early travels in Kauai in the 60’s, meeting Laird and his mother on the beach at Rocky Point, surfing Pipeline naked, and living (partying) with Bunker Spreckles when he inherited $100 million dollars. Part …
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May 13, 2020
324 – Terry Chung
Kauai waterman Terry Chung joins us to talk about his recent trip to foil Nazare with Laird, raising well-adjusted children on Kauai, his journey through board building, the evolution of the surf foil, and how to sustain big wave wipeouts at the age of 65. Enjoy! Follow @PapaHeeNalu_Kauai View this post on Instagram M?kaukau. Two …
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May 7, 2020
323 – Luke Evslin
Kauai Council Member and co-founder of Kamanu Composites Luke Evslin joins us to talk about the challenges of being a small composites manufacturer in Kauai, how he’s addressing housing and climate change from City Hall, and how a near death experiences shifted his life’s trajectory. Enjoy! …
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Apr 29, 2020
322 – Dustin Barca: Part Two
Professional MMA fighter, surfer, activist Dustin Barca discusses homelessness in Kauai, the environmental impact of genetically modified agriculture, political corruption, and how discipline has helped him find focus and purpose. Part two of two. Enjoy! @BarcaLive Donate HERE to support and win a custom Timpone surfboard …
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Apr 22, 2020
321 – Dustin Barca: Part One
Professional MMA fighter, surfer, activist Dustin Barca discusses homelessness in Kauai, the environmental impact of genetically modified agriculture, political corruption, and how discipline has helped him find focus and purpose. Part one of two. Enjoy! @BarcaLive Donate HERE to support and win a custom Timpone surfboard …
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Apr 15, 2020
320 – Jeff Hakman
Mr. Sunset and co-founder of Quiksilver USA Jeff Hakman talks about dressing in drag to avoid Vietnam, earning and losing a small fortune, conquering a 30 year substance addiction, and positioning himself to surf into 100 years of age. Enjoy! Sponsor: SurfNVS.com promo code “podcast” 20% off CREDITS Sponsor: SurfNVS.com promo code “podcast” 20% off …
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Apr 9, 2020
319 – Nathan Meyers talks “Here & Now”
As part of our contribution to The Lockdown Surf Film Festival, David Scales interviews The Surfer’s Journal Editor and film director Nathan Meyers about his film “Here & Now”. The film is screening for 24 hours on LockdownSurfFilmFestival.com Enjoy! LockdownSurfFilmFestival.com
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Apr 7, 2020
318 – Mark “Papa Sau” Sausen
Californian Mark Sausen made his way with one board, a Terry Martin shape, to Kauai in 1970. Over the next 50 years he’d marry into a native family, develop a craft for building some of the most acclaimed boards for the local waves, and come to share ownership of the most prized land in all …
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Apr 2, 2020
317 – The Garden Isle
The beauty and relative seclusion of Kauai has long made it favorite, albeit somewhat little disclosed, destination for surfers. It’s recently become a prized location for tech billionaires and agricultural corporations. The convergence of these varied interests has led to rapid change and an erosion of traditional Hawaiian culture. Today we hear from Max Medeiros, …
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Mar 25, 2020
316 – Taylor Knox
Twenty year ‘CT veteran, meditation teacher and envy of every single surfer since 1993 for his power prowess, Taylor Knox opens up about boneheadedness, the fallacy of regret, and why his power is based in stillness. Enjoy! Sponsor: SurfNVS.com promo code “podcast” for 20% off Apex Series View this post …
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Mar 18, 2020
315 – Sticky Bumps: John Dahl
John Dahl is the founder/owner of Sticky Bumps and a pioneer of surf wax. Today he explains how he’s been the beneficiary of serendipity, how he’s leveraged incremental lessons into sustained returns and when it’s the appropriate to fire or promote family members. Enjoy! Follow @StickyBumpsWax and @WendWaxWorks Sponsor: The Line-Up with Dave Prodan available …
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Mar 12, 2020
314 – Ryan Harris
Board builder Ryan Harris runs the world’s only zero waste surfboard factory. Today he shares his origin story, how designing shoes translates to shaping, the importance of starting at the bottom, and how he’ll make more money from his trash than he will from selling surfboards. Enjoy! Follow @EarthTechnologies and @RyHarrisShapes EarthTechSurf.com …
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Mar 4, 2020
313 – Creative Kin: Jeff McCallum
In this new 6 part series surfboard shaper Donald Brink spends a week in the mountains with board builders and artists. Today he chats with Jeff McCallum about the fallacy of “sustainable” surfboards, the virtues of the twin-fin Egg, and the unimportance of legacy. Enjoy! Listen to the full series every Tuesday on Swell With …
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Feb 26, 2020
312 – Akila Aipa
Surfboard shaper and youth mentor Akila Aipa is expanding on his family legacy by building solutions for our modern needs on principles honed by his father. Today he discusses how he’s embraced catharsis through missteps and how Kelly’s success on Akila’s boards will alter the next decade of his business and life. Enjoy! Follow @Akila_Aipa …
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Feb 19, 2020
311 – Joel Centeio
Pro surfer turned Hurley Hawaii team manager turned organic farmer Joel Centeio chats about the equitability of sponsoring surfers, the challenge of fostering drive while living in paradise, and confronting the internal dilemma of killing animals to feed your family. Enjoy! Follow @BeachToFarm and @JoelCenteio View …
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Feb 18, 2020
310 – Jamie Dillberg: Aloha Exchange
Kauai retailer, Aloha Exchange co-founder Jamie Dillberg talks about the legacy of localism, starting Famous traction, recovering from failure, and the importance of community to modern retail. Follow @AlohaExchange and TheAlohaExchange.com View this post on Instagram …
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Feb 5, 2020
309 – Rochelle Ballard
Rochelle Ballard’s commitment to physical and spiritual wellness was the guiding force behind her 15 year CT campaign where she claimed 8 event titles. Today she chats about drawing from that experience to share complete wellness with others while attempting to maintain her own balance between life and professional obligations. Enjoy! Follow @RochelleBallard and @SurfIntoYoga …
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Jan 29, 2020
308 – Dane Hantz: Vulcan
Vitruvian disciple and board builder Dane Hantz joins us to chat about the endangered California surf industry, the psychological risks of a social media curated life, and navigating parenting while trying to run a business and still find time to surf. Enjoy! Follow @VulcanSurf and SurfVulcan.com Visit BetterHelp.com/surf for 10% off counseling or therapy. …
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Jan 23, 2020
307 – Mark Healey (Rebroadcast)
Originally published February 28, 2017. This week’s guest is unflinching big-wave surfer, champion spear fisherman, and part time Hollywood stuntman Mark Healey. Perennial invitee to The Eddie and winner of the 2010 Todos Santos Big Wave Event, Healey also won the 2009 Billabong XXL Monster Tube Award for getting shacked at a little known Oregon …
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Jan 8, 2020
306 – Sal Masekela
Musician, host, producer, Sal Masekela talks about the power and treachery of growing through grief, the gift of plant-based medicine, and getting out of one’s own way to find peak performance. Enjoy! Follow @SalMasekela View this post on Instagram …
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Jan 6, 2020
305 – A Compromised Country
There is an unrivaled tragedy raging in Australia today. The 136 fires are burning so large that they are generating their own weather systems, have scorched millions of acres of land, killed 19 people, and millions of animals. Even when one contributes prayer and financial resource, it does little to quell the feeling of helplessness …
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Jan 2, 2020
304 – Dick Metz: Part Four
In our fourth installment with Metz he tell us about a cross country road trip with Edwards, Alter, and Brown and how he got the Hilton Hotel’s family to finance Hobie’s skateboard business. He also addresses inquiries about potential illegitimate children sired from his travels and much more! Enjoy! Sponsor: SurfNVS.com promo code “podcast” for …
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Dec 23, 2019
303 – Post-Script: Billabong Pipe Masters
Welcome back to Post-Script, a quick overview of each event on the WSL championship tour. Today, a review of the 2019 Billabong Pipe Masters. Supported by Finatic.com, use promo code “podcast” to support this show and get your first month free. The final event of 2019, the Billabong Pipe Masters crescendo’d in the final heat, …
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Dec 18, 2019
302 – Dick Metz: Part Three
In our third installment with Metz he leaves South Africa and travels through subsaharan Africa, shoots arrows with the Masaii, dodges bulls in Pamplona, goes backstage at the Olympics and then finally returns home to inspire his friend Bruce Brown. Enjoy! “And Two If By Sea” is now available to stream HERE and listen to …
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Dec 11, 2019
301 – Dick Metz: Part Two
After last week’s introduction to Metz, today he tells us how he sold his family liquor license to Disneyland to fund his three year surf trip where he was jailed in Bombay, lived in a brothel in Panama, and discovered Cape St Francis. Enjoy! Sponsors: Slowtide.co promo code “podcast” save 10% SurfNVS.com promo code “podcast” …
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Dec 5, 2019
300 – Dick Metz: Part One
Photos and stories from Dick Metz’s three year global surf trip in 1958 inspired his friend Bruce Brown to chase The Endless Summer. Metz was the first employee at Clark Foam. He opened the ever surfboard shop and he co-founded The Surfing Heritage & Culture Center. Enjoy part one of our three part series with …
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Nov 27, 2019
299 – Upcycled Surfboards with Donald Brink
Donald Brink chats with Surfrider CEO Chad Nelson and surfboard shapers around the world who have built boards from lobster buoys, miso barrels, and 200 year old savaged barn wood to outline options for sustainable surfboard building. Today’s show is sponsored by SurfNVS.com promo code “podcast” for 20% a set of Apex series fins. …
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Nov 20, 2019
298 – Jamie Brisick: Origin Story
Jamie Brisick joins us for a discussion about the first time he smoked pot, his foray into BDSM, the absurdity of giant logos, losing his home to a fire, and how his life would have been different if he “succeeded” in his pro surfing goals. Recorded live at The PHILOsurfer Convergence conference in June 2019. …
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Nov 14, 2019
297 – Jack Coleman: Zone Frequency
Filmmaker Jack Coleman discusses his latest film, the value of making radical life changes, and why he’s leaving his home of 20 years to vagabond around the world. Enjoy! Enter to win an Almond Soft Top by donating HERE Today’s show is sponsored by Slowtide.co promo code “podcast” for 10% off. ZONE FREQUENCY from Jack …
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Nov 7, 2019
296 – Nat Young
Era defining pioneer of the shortboard revolution, writer, World Champ; Nat Young discusses abandoning his animal aggression, reveals his favorite modern shapers, shares stories of Tom Blake & Miki Dora, and illuminates some of his greatest lessons learning as outlined in his latest book, “Church Of The Open Sky”. Follow @VisslaSurf And donate here to …
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Oct 31, 2019
295 – Matt Warshaw
Father, husband, surf historian, Matt Warshaw chats about how to nurse the bruising of online commenters, the virtues of quitting surfing, pays tributes to surf’s little known stories, and he outlines a grander EOS. Enjoy! (and here’s a link to our Surf Ranch episode with Brisick. HERE) Subscribe at EOS.surf and follow @encyclopedia_of_surfing Today’s show …
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Oct 29, 2019
294 – Post Script: Meo Rip Curl Pro Portugal
Welcome back to Post-Script, a quick overview of each event on the WSL championship tour. Today, a review of the off season and recap of the Meo Rip Curl Pro Portugal. Supported by Finatic.com, use promo code “podcast” to support this show and get your first month free. When we left Tahiti, Filipe was in …
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Oct 23, 2019
293 – Derek Rielly
BeachGrit co-founder, writer, and general surf influencer through his many roles in media, Derek Rielly confesses to accidental overachievement, reflects on his departure from Stab, shares the perils of partnering with Chas Smith, and discusses his latest book “Gulpilil”. Enjoy! Follow @Beach_Grit and BeachGrit.com Today’s show is sponsored by Vissla.com CREDITS Sponsor: Vissla.com @VisslaSurf Host, …
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Oct 16, 2019
292 – Drew Kampion
In an apple orchard on an island thirty miles north of Seattle and eight years removed from his last surf is where I found Drew Kampion. Author of six books, countless surf articles, and perhaps the main person responsible for surfing’s mischievous, irreverent presentation; Kampion reflects on his early years at Surfer, analyzes current surf …
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Oct 9, 2019
291 – Bert Burger
Industrious surfboard shaper from Western Australia, Sunova Surfboard’s Bert Burger joins us to extol the virtues of alternative materials, detail his role in co-founding Firewire Surfboards, and explain the benefits and misconceptions about building surfboards in Thailand. Enjoy! Follow @Sunova_Surfboards CREDITS Host, Producer, Writer: David Scales @David_Lee_Scales Intro Music: D’Angelo, Devil’s Pie Outro Music: Paul …
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Oct 2, 2019
290 – Sal Masekela
Today’s guest is Sal Masekela. Sal is a professional broadcaster, television host, musician & television producer. Correspondent for Vice Sports and the voice of the Red Bull Signature Series, in today’s episode we discuss Sal’s unique origin story and then Sal weighs-in on the failures of the WSL broadcasters, Slater’s potentially final year on tour. …
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Sep 25, 2019
289 – Sid Abbruzzi: Water Brothers
Punk-flavored surfer, skateboarder, entrepreneur, and activist, from Newport, Rhode Island, often described as “the Godfather of New England surfing”, literal godfather to Ian Walsh, defender of Ruggles, and friend to all, Sid Abbruzzi is our illustrious guest for today’s show. Abbruzzi discusses his origin story, the state of retail, the value of time away from …
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Sep 18, 2019
288 – Sunset Surfboards: Ed Wright and Brian Fredrickson
Ed Wright and Brian Fredrickson shares stories from 60 years of business, mentoring some of the industry’s most iconic board builders, and how to continue a legacy after closing a retail business. Today’s sponsor is VaerWatches.com use promo code “surf10” to save 10% and support this show. CREDITS Sponsor: VaerWatches.com promo code “surf10” to save …
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Sep 11, 2019
287 – Channel Bottoms: Dale Wilson
Channel bottom guru, shaper and laminator Dale Wilson chats with David to discuss his early introduction to Allen Byrne and the life altering epiphany he had on a channel bottom surfboard. He illuminates it’s virtues, it’s limitations, and explains why all surfers should be riding one. Enjoy the show! Follow @WilsonJet and ByrningSpears.com …
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Sep 5, 2019
286 – Hansen Surfboards: Josh Hansen
Josh Hansen is a second generation heir to Hansen Surfboards. Founded by Don Hansen in 1961, Josh has helped usher Hansen from a local surf retailer into a 20,000 square footprint housing 55 employees. In part four of our Temples of Stoke series, Hansen discusses his transition to eComm, the perils of the consignment model, …
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Aug 28, 2019
285 – Post-Script: Tahiti Pro
Welcome back to Post-Script, a quick overview of each event on the WSL championship tour. Today, a review of the off season and recap of the Tahiti Pro presented by Hurley. Supported by Finatic.com, use promo code “podcast” to support this show and get your first month free. The 2019 Tahiti Pro presented by Hurley …
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Aug 21, 2019
284 – Harbour Surfboards: Robert Howson
Robert Howson is the owner of the Harbour Surfboards retail. Beginning as a team rider for Rich Harbour in 1980, Howson has helped transition Harbour from a surfboard manufacturing facility into a thriving retail destination. In part three of our Temples of Stoke series, Howson discusses the importance of honoring suppliers, working with millennials, and …
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Aug 14, 2019
283 – The Dazzling Blue: Jamie Brisick and William Finnegan
Today’s show is a conversation between Jamie Brisick and Pulitzer Prize winning author William Finnegan. The two chat about Brisick’s latest book, “The Dazzling Blue”, the process of writing, the struggle of maintaining a spot in the pecking order of your local line-up, and the virtue of taking time away from surfing. Purchase “The Dazzling …
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Aug 7, 2019
282 – Bing Copeland
Bing Copeland started Bing Surfboards in 1959. After sharing his first wave with Greg Noll and under the tutelage of Dale Velzy, Bing became one of the largest board builders of the 60s. In today’s episode Bing discusses his origin story, the value of delegation, transitioning the Bing legacy, and the incident that caused him …
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Aug 1, 2019
281 – Martin Daly
Captain of the Indies Trader Fleet and founder of the Beran Island Resort, Martin Daly joins us to chat about his greatest finds as a treasure diver, the best session he’s ever witnessed, two horrifying days at sea where he thought the ship was going to split in two, and he addresses accusations that he’s …
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Jul 25, 2019
280 – The Frog House: TK Brimer
TK Brimer, owner of the iconic Newport Beach surf shop The Froghouse, joins us to talk about surf retail’s importance to surf culture. He discusses juggling debt, managing millennial employees, ignoring eComm, and helping birth surf brands (like Volcom). This is part 1 of 5 of our limited run series #TemplesOfStoke presented by @SurfingHeritage Enjoy! …
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Jul 20, 2019
279 – Post-Script: Corona Open JBay
Welcome back to Post-Script, a quick overview of each event on the WSL championship tour. Today, a review of the off season and recap of the Corona Open JBay. Supported by Finatic.com, use promo code “podcast” to support this show and get your first month free. This 6th event of the season marks the halfway …
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Jul 17, 2019
278 – And Two If By Sea
A conversation with filmmaker Justin Purser, CJ Hobgood, and Damien Hobgood about their new documentary that traces the Hobgood’s early life, professional surf careers, development of their respective families, and ultimately, their journey through identity. Purser shares his background in music video and outlines the limitations of making a surf film in 2019. This episode …
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Jul 10, 2019
277 – Jason Stevenson: JS Industries
Jason Stevenson sits near the top of the heap of shortboard surfboard manufactures worldwide. Parko’s ridden JS nearly his entire career, Julian and Sally are aiming for a title this year on JS sleds. Jason shares his origin story, his struggles and the factors that led to his success, and he predicts the next great …
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Jul 3, 2019
276 – Chris ‘Gally’ Stone: US Olympic Head Coach
Chris Stone is taking time off from traveling as Jordy Smith’s coach to fulfill this patriotic opportunity to head coach the US Olympic team. In today’s episode Stone outlines surfing in the Olympics, shares concerns, and survey’s how this growth potential might alter the core of surfing. Follow @CGDSurf and @USASurfing …
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Jun 25, 2019
275 – Post-Script: Oi Rio Pro 2019
Welcome back to Post-Script, a quick overview of each event on the WSL championship tour. Today, a review of the off season and recap of the Oi Rio Pro. Supported by Finatic.com, use promo code “podcast” to support this show and get your first month free. I started off our Post-Script to the Maragret …
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Jun 19, 2019
274 – On The Edge Of A Dream
In today’s episode David chats with Andrew Kidman and Ellis Ericson about their new film “On The Edge Of A Dream”. The film documents five years of experimentation and development of the Edge design. The conversation begins 30 years ago, when George Greenough began sharing stories with Kidman about the greatest wave he had ridden …
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Jun 10, 2019
273 – Nathan Fletcher & Michael Oblowitz: Heavy Water
Heavy Water is Michael Oblowitz’s new film centered around Nathan Fletcher’s most significant traumas and his most meaningful accomplishments. In today’s episode Oblowitz details the long and storied history of drugs with the surf industry, the film he made about it, and why that film has never been released. Fletcher discusses why he’s trusted his …
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Jun 5, 2019
272 – Justin Jay: HI1K
Former personal photographer to Sean “Puffy” Combs, Justin Jay has spent the past 10 years traveling from NYC to the North Shore in December to document the denizens who congregate for the Pipe Masters. Snippets of his work has been published each season, but the majority has been reserved for an archive piece, a book, …
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Jun 5, 2019
271 – Post-Script: Margaret River Pro
Welcome back to Post-Script, a quick overview of each event on the WSL championship tour. Today, a review of the off season and recap of the Maragaret River Pro. Supported by Finatic.com, use promo code “podcast” to support this show and get your first month free. …
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May 30, 2019
270 – Tony Roberts
Innovative photographer and filmmaker Tony Roberts packed his boards and camera gear and drove from Santa Cruz, California to Santa Cruz, Costa Rica 30 years ago to pursue a surf centered life. In today’s show he talks about adapting his career due to surf media’s instability, the exponential growth of surf tourism in Costa Rica, …
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May 25, 2019
269 – Post-Script: Corona Bali Protected
Welcome back to Post-Script, a quick overview of each event on the WSL championship tour. Today, a review of the off season and recap of the Corona Bali Protected. Supported by Finatic.com, use promo code “podcast” to support this show and get your first month free. Coming from Bells Beach, John had leapt into first …
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May 15, 2019
268 – Maurice Cole: Part 2
The enigmatic MC returns to discuss the aftermath from his first podcast appearance, Sunny Garcia, the concept of “sustainability” in surfboards, the 2019 Bells Beach Pro, and how confronting vulnerability is allowing him dispel past trauma. It’s a a doozy of an episode. Strap in. If you need help and guidance managing depression please refer …
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May 8, 2019
267 – Dick Van Straalen
Iconic Queensland shaper Dick Van Straalen shares his origin story and details how living with dyslexia has informed his surfing and surfboard building. He discusses helpful treatment strategies and explains how his acute mindset has empowered him to pioneer material usage and design theory for the past 60 years. Follow @Dick.VanStraalen and https://www.dickvanstraalen.com/ Today’s show …
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Apr 28, 2019
266 – Post Script: Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach
Welcome back to Post Script, a quick overview of each event on the WSL championship tour. Today, a review of the off season and recap of the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach. Supported by Finatic.com, use promo code “podcast” to support this show and get your first month free. Coming off of the Snapper event, …
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Apr 25, 2019
265 – Kinaroad’s Shaping Robot
David visits the Gold Coast of Australia to chat with Scott Fenton of Kinaroad to learn about their shaping robot and their plans to fortify domestic board building, increase wages for laminators, eliminate inefficiencies in the traditional board building model, and improve replicability for higher volume board brands. Enjoy! Visit Kinaroad.com And support enter to …
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Apr 19, 2019
264 – Bruce Ragan of Quiet Flight Surfboards
After a three year walkabout in his mid twenties, Quiet Flight’s lead shaper Bruce Ragan returned to shaping with a revitalized passion that has fueled his craft for the past thirty years. In today’s episode he discusses the perils that face teen pro-am surfers, competing with oversized retailers in Cocoa Beach, how real estate development …
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Apr 10, 2019
263 – NYC Artist Richard Phillips
NYC painter Richard Phillips found surfing later in life. He restructured his life to accommodate his newfound obsession and in the last two decades surfing has inextricably informed his work and his relationships. In today’s show Phillips discusses working with Andy Warhol, making a surf film with Lindsey Lohan, surfing Pipeline for the first time, …
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Apr 8, 2019
262 – Post Script: Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast
Welcome back to Post Script, a quick overview of each event on the WSL championship tour. Today, a review of the off season and recap of the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast. Supported by Finatic.com, use promo code “podcast” to support this show and get your first month free. When we signed off the 2018 season, …
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Apr 4, 2019
261 – Darren Handley
In today’s episode Darren Handley of DHD Surfboards details his first encounters with Stephanie Gilmore and Mick Fanning, he explains the challenges of scaling his business internationally and why he’s chosen to outsource some of his manufacturing. He explains how a new shaping robot has improved his business and his 5 years plan to in …
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Mar 28, 2019
260 – Shark Attack Survivor: Brett Connellan
At the age of 22, Brett Connellan was surfing his local beach when he suffered the intense impact from the jaws of a Great White shark. Through the attack, Brett lost the majority of his left thigh and sustained serious damage to his hand, but he also gained a profoundly empowering perspective that has allowed …
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Mar 23, 2019
259 – Nick Carroll and Donald Brink
Australian surf writer Nick Carroll inquires about all things asymmetry with South African board builder Donald Brink. Nick’s been quietly surveying the broad acceptance of asymmetrical board design in the US and he quizzes Donald on design theory, Australia’s late acceptance, design limitations, and whether or not symmetrical boards have ever even existed. Enjoy! Follow …
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Mar 17, 2019
258 – Ricky Carroll
Florida board builder Ricky Carroll illuminates the pioneers of Brevard County whom paved his path while sharing his origin story, his tribulations as a mechanic, and how licensing other board labels has allowed RC Surfboards to thrive. Enjoy! Follow @RickyCarrollSurfboards and @SurfSplendor Here’s the USA Today article where Ricky returns the stolen board to board …
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Mar 11, 2019
257 – Sean Doherty
Australian writer and surf media mainstay Sean Doherty has become the unintentional tip of the spear in a public fight against a giant oil company. In today’s show he details the #FightForTheBight and misinformation that all Australian’s need to know. We then discuss his outlook on printed surf media and what adjustments will be required …
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Feb 27, 2019
256 – Charles Mencel: Shaper and English Professor
English professor and surfboard shaper Charles Mencel talks about rescuing drunken tourists from pounding surf at the Jersey shore, crafting literary-minded college students, managing time for maximum efficiency, and value of building boards for local community. Enjoy! Follow @Mencel_Surfboards and purchase through BarewireSurfShop.com View this post on Instagram Professor Mencel, between classes and …
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Feb 21, 2019
255 – Josh Kerr
Josh Kerr launched on to the world scene with two Air Show World Championships before the age of 20. After suffering a severe leg break he reset and found a home on the World Tour. During those 7 years, Josh’s family traveled with him and he developed a passion for entrepreneurship. Upon retiring from competition …
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Feb 14, 2019
254 – Torren Martyn and Ishka Folkwell
In the new film, “Thank You, Mother”, Ishka Folkwell showcases Torren Martyn’s surfing on Simon Jones boards to craft an abstract narrative which highlighting that life design and board design are at their fullest expression when simplicity is employed. Torren and Ishka chat with David about the film, collaborating with Albe Falzon, and how to connect …
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Feb 7, 2019
253 – Grain Surfboards: Mike LaVecchia
In today’s episode we chat with Grain Surfboards co-founder Mike LaVecchia. Based in York, Maine, Grain builders hollow, framed, locally sourced wood surfboards. Mike’s background in boat building and his reverence for historic surf craft positioned him uniquely to push hollow framed board construction into a new design era. He chats about the value of …
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Jan 26, 2019
Bonus – 252 – Building Brand Awareness Through Podcasting
Recorded at Surf Expo 2019, David Lee Scales and Chas Smith discuss new opportunities for brands to communicate their messaging through podcasting and how they utilize the Surf Splendor podcast network to access a broader audience, tell richer stories, and actively engage their fans. Topics covered include; podcasting 101, the anti-commercial, the value of intimacy, …
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Jan 22, 2019
251 – BoardPorn
Founder of one of surfing’s most famous social media profiles BoardPorn, Ron Shine discusses his start as an anonymous surfboard hoarder, the responsibility that comes with influence, his anti-advertising model, and he shares his thoughts on the imported surfboard debate. Also, author of Ice Cream Headaches, Ed Thompson joins us. Enjoy the show! Follow @BoardPorn …
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Jan 16, 2019
250 – Switchfoot
San Diego band of surfers “Switchfoot” has sold millions of albums and won a Grammy over the past 20 years. I chatted with them on the eve of the release of their 11th album to discuss Gabriel Medina’s Pipe Master’s domination, prioritizing swell with work and family life, shaping surfboards, and how to honor one’s …
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Jan 3, 2019
249 – Derek Hynd
In today’s episode Derek Hynd recounts his professional history and offers lessons for how surfing can learn past mistakes. He tells the vivid details of losing his eye (and permanent eyesight) while surfing heat. He spills the sordid details of his little black book (all 4 of them). He explains how he invented “The Search” …
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Dec 27, 2018
248 – Maurice Cole
In today’s episode Maurice Cole contemplates recent tragedy and candidly laments compromising his integrity to chase business goals. He shares the story of a business failure and how the associated stress led to his body developing cancer. He explains why every surf brand has failed after going public and how he’s personally lost millions of …
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Dec 11, 2018
247 – Momentum Generation director Michael Zimbalist
Filmmaker Michael Zimbalist talks about the process and journey to make Momentum Generation. From 9 hour interviews with Kelly Slater, which characters and storylines got cut, Michael Zimbalist reveals gossip he unearthed within the hundreds of hours of archived Taylor Steele footage, and why HBO was interested in helping share a surf story. This interview …
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Dec 5, 2018
246 – Mike Rowe: Hooked Surfboards
The Outer Banks are barrier islands off the coast of the US state of North Carolina, separating the Atlantic Ocean from the mainland. They are a 200 mile long sand bar that are constantly changing with storms and general tides that shift the sand. It’s home to some of the best waves on the East …
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Nov 29, 2018
245 – Donald Brink
Surfboard shaper Donald Brink has been a recurring guest on this show. Donny sustained a significant injury while surfing recently and it’s inspired him reexamine life’s pieces. In today’s show, I chat with Donny about the setback, how it’s propelling him forward, and he takes us along to South Africa to track down the person …
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Nov 23, 2018
244 – Jamie Brisick
Today’s episode was recorded in the home of Jamie Brisick, which has since been vanquished by the Malibu fires. We’re replaying this episode in homage to Jamie’s home and anyone who lost their home in the California fires. Consider supporting the rebuilding efforts by donating to the Wildfire Relief Fund. Thank you and enjoy today’s …
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Nov 15, 2018
243 – Jeff Timpone
Jeff Timpone has been building surfboards for 50 years. Not only is he one of the world’s most experienced shapers, he’s also on the cutting edge of sustainable surfboard manufacturing. In today’s show Jeff discusses his moral conflict about leaving California to surf Hawaii during the Vietnam draft. He reflects on early experiences with iconic …
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Nov 9, 2018
242 – Matt Meola
Matt Meola is among the top aerialist in the world. He surfs Jaws. He’s a commercial fisherman and recreational bow hunter. He went to high-school with Willie Nelson’s kids. He’s one of the most interesting and talented surfers in the world, in his prime, and in today’s conversation we chat about the challenges he faces …
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Oct 24, 2018
241 – On Boards with Dave Parmenter and Ryan Martz: Part Four
In part four of On Boards Ryan Martz explains the health and environmental concerns of glassing surfboards and breaks down wages for surfboard laborers. Parmenter further illuminates the economics of board building, why some surfboard manufacturing has been outsourced, the strengths and weaknesses of that business model as well as the environmental, health, and economic …
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Oct 17, 2018
240 – On Boards with Dave Parmenter (& Fletch): Part Three
In part three of On Boards, we meet master laminator Doug Fletcher (aka Fletch). Last week Dave Parmenter began to explain what happens after a surfboard is shaped. This week we Fletch and Parmenter detail vacuum bagging, what causes delamination, the pros and cons of polyester resin versus epoxy regarding strength, longevity, and health concerns. …
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Oct 10, 2018
239 – On Boards with Dave Parmenter: Part Two
In part two of On Boards, Dave Parmenter walks us through the process of ordering a surfboard. He then illuminates some of the health and environmental concerns with working with foam, why it’s important for board builders to shift their focus towards conservation, and we begin to unpack the details of laminating. Enjoy! Dave Parmenter …
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Oct 3, 2018
238 – On Boards with Dave Parmenter: Part One
Introducing part one of On Boards with Dave Parmenter. This conversation began when Parmenter sent me an email after listening to my episode with Greg Martz of the Waterman’s Guild. Dave has been on the show 3 times prior and while we always discussed surfboard design, we had left some very large gaps of information …
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Sep 13, 2018
237 – Post Script: Surf Ranch Pro & Space
Welcome back to Post Script, a quick concise overview of each event on the WSL championship tour. Today, a recap of the Surf Ranch Pro and review John John Florence’s new film, “Space”. Supported by Finatic.com, use promo code “podcast” to support this show and get your first month free. The 2018 Surf Ranch Pro …
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Sep 9, 2018
236 – Off Script, Day 4: Hurley Surf Ranch Pro
Welcome to Off Script presented by Hurley; behind the scenes at the Surf Ranch Pro (also) presented by Hurley. Today we catch insights from finalist Sebastien Zietz, 2018 Rookie of the Year hopeful Wade Carmichael, two groms who just won golden tickets to surf, Nick Carroll spills insider gossip about Surf Ranch rental fees and …
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Sep 8, 2018
235 – Off Script, Day 3: Hurley Surf Ranch Pro
Welcome to Off Script presented by Hurley; behind the scenes conversations with the athletes, coaches, and WSL team at the Surf Ranch Pro (also) presented by Hurley. Today we meet a Pismo Beach surfer who drove inland to gamble at Tachi and witness surf history. Nick Carroll and Chas Smith debate the merits of Mad …
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Sep 7, 2018
234 – Off Script, Day 2: Hurley Surf Ranch Pro
Welcome to Off Script presented by Hurley; behind the scenes conversations with the athletes, coaches, and WSL team at the Surf Ranch Pro (also) presented by Hurley. Today we meet the only permament resident of Surf Ranch, a 20 year old who was taught to surf by Raimana 3 years and now gets shacked on …
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Sep 6, 2018
233 – Off Script, Day 1: Hurley Surf Ranch Pro
Welcome to Off Script presented by Hurley; behind the scenes conversations with the athletes, coaches, and WSL team at the Surf Ranch Pro (also) presented by Hurley. Today we delve into the history of Lemoore, chat about Kelly’s home court advantage, and this event will influence ocean events. We chat with Rosey Hodge, Alex Gray, …
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Aug 29, 2018
232 – Britt Merrick
Lead designer at Channel Islands Surfboards, lead pastor at Reality family of churches, Britt Merrick talks about his role shaping boards for World Tour athletes, how losing a daughter challenges one’s faith, and how to scale a business globally without sacrificing quality and family values. Enjoy. Follow @CISurfboards and CISurfboards.com This episode was sponsored by …
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Aug 23, 2018
231 – Mick Fanning
Mick Fanning is equally well-known for his 3 world titles as he is for overcoming adversity. He lost a brother at age 16, recovered from a potentially career ending injury at 23, and at the age of 34, survived a shark attack and lost another brother on the morning of the finals where the fate …
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Aug 22, 2018
230 – 5 Minute Recap: Tahiti Pro
Welcome back to the 5 Minute Recap. A quick concise overview of each event on the WSL championship tour. Today, a recap of the Tahiti Pro Teahupo’o. Supported by Finatic.com, use promo code “podcast” to support this show and get your first month free. All eyes were on Filipe Toledo as we approached the 2018 …
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Aug 14, 2018
229 – How To: Grovel
Today’s episode is an analysis of the history and design of the Groveler surfboard. Experts enlisted herein are Britt Merrick of Channel Islands Surfboards, Tim Stamps of Stamps Surfboards, Matt Parker from Album Surfboards, and Dane Hantz of Vulcan Surfboards. They detail the Grovel’s origin, application, outline, contours, fin set-up, and the unique role the …
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Aug 7, 2018
228 – Christine Brailsford Caro of Furrow Surfcraft
Welcome back to Creators & Innovators, where we seek to distill the character traits, motivations, and the daily rituals of creatives in hopes of developing a blueprint for how to disrupt norms and innovate in one’s own space. Today we bring a conversation with surfboard shaper Christine Brailsford Caro. Christine shares how her early experiences …
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Aug 5, 2018
227 – 5 Minute Recap: Vans US Open of Surfing
Welcome back to the 5 Minute Recap. A quick concise overview of each event on the WSL championship tour. Today, a recap of the Vans US Open of Surfing. Supported by Finatic.com, use promo code “podcast” to support this show and get your first month free. The 2018 US Open of Surfing at Huntington Beach, …
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Jul 31, 2018
226 – Almonds Surfboards, Dave Allee
Ten years ago, at the age of 22, Dave Allee signed the lease to a retail space on Newport Blvd. He partnered with surfboard shaper Griffin Neumann-Kyle to launch Almond Surfboards, built in the traditional of classic California surf brands, but forward thinking and community focused. In today’s show we discuss brand building, burnout, managing …
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Jul 11, 2018
225 – Introducing Creators & Innovators
Welcome to Creators & Innovators. Each month we’ll seek to distill the character traits, motivations, and the daily rituals of creatives in hopes of developing a blueprint for how to disrupt norms and innovate in one’s own space. Today we bring a conversation with professional surfer, journalist, and PhD chemist, Cliff Kapono. Dr. Kapono shares …
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Jul 5, 2018
224 – 5 Minute Recap: Corona Open J-Bay
Welcome back to the 5 Minute Recap. A quick, concise overview of each event on the WSL championship tour. Today, a recap of the Corona Open J-Bay. Supported by Finatic.com, use promo code “podcast” to support this show and get your first month free. The 2018 Corona Open J-Bay. Oh my. Occasionally this happens for …
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Jun 21, 2018
224 – Aaron James, PhD: Surfing with Sartre
Today’s episode is with Dr. Aaron James. A Harvard PhD, professor and chair of philosophy at UC Irvine, James is a lifelong surfer and the author of the new book “Surfing With Sartre: An Aquatic Inquiry Into A Life of Meaning”. The book examines our current era of leisure, the value of centering one’s life …
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Jun 14, 2018
223 – Alex Gray
How does one make a living as a professional free surfer today? Alex Gray unpacks the tribulations and rewards of chasing swell around the world. Do pro surfers pay for photographers travel? Who finances the safety teams? Where can you sell photos nowadays? How do professionals recoup the investment of surf travel? Alex reveals all, …
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Jun 13, 2018
222 – Dane Gudauskas Unpacks After Fiji
Whilst we watched these massive waves barreling on our tiny hand held screens around the world, the warrior wrestled his broken heart over the ledge and locked into another lifetime wave. Because bravery was backed by preparation and a spiritual yearning for the big picture within his soul. Dane unwraps his mindset and describes the …
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Jun 7, 2018
221 – Donald Brink: Swell With My Soul
Donald Brink is a lead proponent of asymmetrical surfboard design. A designer since youth, Donald paints, makes plywood fins, and as a surfboard shaper he believes that all board designs can be enhanced with asymmetrical adjustments. On today’s show Donald unveils his new collaboration board with Channel Islands and his new podcast venture, Swell With …
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Jun 4, 2018
220 – 5 Minute Recap: Corona Bali Protected
Welcome back to the 5 Minute Recap. A quick concise overview of each event on the WSL championship tour. Today, a recap of the Corona Bali Pro-tected. Supported by Finatic.com, use promo code “podcast” to support this show and get your first month free. The 2018 Corona Bali Pro-tected, a new name to a not …
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May 31, 2018
219 – Dave Prodan of the WSL
Dave Prodan of the WSL weighs-in on the biggest pro surf headlines from this first half of 2018; the reasons behind the Margaret River cancellation, whether Kelly will get an injury wildcard in 2019 despite his freesurf exploits, whether the WSL will mandate a standard in the 360 vs 540 debate, Waco’s affect on Surf …
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May 24, 2018
218 – Travis Reynolds
Santa Cruz board builder Travis Reynolds is the 2018 winner of the Icons of Foam shaping competition. In today’s episode Travis opens up about the perils of rapid growth, the value of shaping machines, exploring asymmetry, and growing up riding big boards during Santa Cruz’s high-performance heyday. Enjoy! Today’s studio A post shared by David …
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May 19, 2018
217 – 5 Minute Recap: Oi Rio Pro
Welcome back to the 5 Minute Recap. A quick concise overview of each event on the WSL championship tour. Today, a recap of the Oi Rio Pro. Supported by Finatic.com, use promo code “podcast” to support this show and get your first month free. The 2018 Oi Rio Pro is the single greatest Brazil WCT …
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May 3, 2018
216 – David Carson
Apple called him “a pioneer with profound impact” and Newsweek magazine said he “changed the public face of graphic design”. In 1991 David Carson redesigned Surfer Magazine and established a now iconic graphic design style seated in raw human emotion. That work led to numerous awards and an expansive client list that includes Audi, Nike, …
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Apr 25, 2018
215 – Greg Martz of The Waterman’s Guild
Greg Martz founded The Waterman’s Guild in 1983. In the past 35 years it’s become renowned as one of the world’s leading surfboard glass shops; glassing boards for everyone from Dale Velzy, to Lightning Bolt, to Channel Islands and Rusty. In today’s episode Greg explains how one bad fall on a skimboard led him to …
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Apr 18, 2018
214 – 5 Minute Recap: Margaret River Pro
Introducing the 5 minute contest recap. All the important details (sans the lulls between sets) that transpired during the 2018 Margaret River Pro. Fights, sharks, and a 24-way tie. Bite sized, potent, and straight to the blood stream. Enjoy! The 5 Minute Recap is made possible by Finatic.com. Use promo code “podcast” to support this show …
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Apr 13, 2018
213 – Roger Hinds and the State of Board Building
Roger Hinds’ 40 year mantra, “Built by One Pair of Hands” was challenged last week when his glass shop closed. In today’s episode we discuss the new economics of board building, why some surfboard brands have outsourced manufacturing, how that has affected the surfboard industry in Southern California, and what’s next for Roger Hinds Surfboards. …
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Apr 4, 2018
212 – 5 Minute Recap: Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach
Introducing the 5 minute contest recap. Today we’ll bring you all the important details (sans the lulls between sets) that transpired during the 2018 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach. Bite sized, potent, and straight to the blood stream. Enjoy! The 5 Minute Recap is made possible by Finatic.com. Use promo code “podcast” to support this …
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Apr 4, 2018
211 – Josh Hall
Today’s conversation is with San Diego surfboard shaper Josh Hall. Josh discusses starting his career at the very bottom (ding repair), studying Spanish literature, detouring through Europe to import wine, surviving situational depression, rediscovering surfing and he explains why Skip Frye wears a fanny pack. Enjoy! We also chat with Maui shaper Jeff Timpone to …
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Mar 21, 2018
210 – WSL Commentator Gigs Celliers
Today’s episode is with 4-time kneeboard world champion and WSL commentator Gigs Cellier. Gigs shares stories from his life in South Africa, witnessing Tom Curren’s famous first wave at JBay, participating in Jordy’s ascent to greatness, he was in the commentary booth for Mick Fanning’s shark encounter, and he explains why South Africa is still …
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Mar 14, 2018
209 – Josh Martin
In today’s episode we catch up with surfboard shaper Josh Martin. Josh is carrying on a family legacy of shaping, started by his father Terry Martin and uncle Mickey Munoz. Terry is credited as having shaped more surfboards than any other human (estimated around 80,000) and built boards for Gerry Lopez, Wayne Bartholomew, Shaun Tomson, …
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Mar 7, 2018
208 – David on Swell Season and Rob Colby of Need Essentials
In today’s episode, David is in the hot seat. Tyler Breuer from Swell Season was visiting from NYC and took the lead position to interview David about his origin story, his relationships with Scott Bass and Chas Smith, and his 5 year plan for Surf Splendor. David also takes a few minutes to catch with …
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Mar 5, 2018
Get The Grit! on it’s own podcast feed!
The Grit! with Chas Smith is now exclusively available on it’s own podcast feed. Pull up your app, search “The Grit” and click subscribe so that you never miss an episode. This week we console each other about divorce, Chas finds out he has skin cancer, and we solve all of the surf world’s biggest problems. …
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Feb 28, 2018
207 – Dave Prodan from the World Surf League
Dave Prodan is the SVP of Global Brand Identity for the World Surf League. He’s been with the organization since 2005 and has evolved through various roles and has helped shape the WSL as we experience it today. On today’s show, Prodan provides insights into the changes to the 2018 ‘CT season, addresses rumors, makes …
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Feb 18, 2018
016 – The Grit! February 19, 2018
In today’s salacious episode of The Grit!, Chas and David discuss Ashton’s police report and the fallout involved with sending a Sheriff to the Surfrider Foundation’s offices, backroom deals on the North Shore and its relation to police corruption in Honolulu, plus sexbots, Shaun White, and so much more! Take the candy! Support Surfrider.org and …
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Feb 14, 2018
205 – Superwolf
Today’s episode is with master laminator Alex “Superwolf” Villalobos. Superwolf laminates for Ryan Burch, Joel Tudor, Jeff McCallum, and is well renowned as one of surfing’s finest laminators and resin colorists. Superwolf not only shares his origin story, but also illuminates what you should look for when you purchase a surfboard, how to order a …
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Feb 5, 2018
204 – The Grit! February 5, 2018
In today’s episode of The Grit! Chas and David reflect on #DebateGate and ponder the fallacy of bad publicity. They also discuss their experiences at Surf Ranch, analyze the WSL’s $30 million dollar Facebook partnership and their withdrawal from Hawai’i, and Chas pleads for bartending work. Oh, and a round of everyone’s favorite game, Barrel …
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