Beyond the Lineup
Episodes
#011 | Jeff Booth: Former World #4 on Life After The Tour & Setting Yourself Up for Success
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jeff breaks down what it really takes to qualify for the tour, the highs and lows of life competing at the highest level, and why he ...
#010 | Kevyn Dean: The Science of Surf Performance (USA Olympic Surfing Medical Director)
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Beyond The Lineup, we sit down with one of the wisest and most impactful people I’ve ever had the privilege to learn from – Kev...
#009 | Eric Diamond: Lead Quiksilver Designer on What Life is Now After the Peak of the Surf Industry - Part 2
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Part Two with Eric Diamond is here — and it’s packed with wisdom, stories, and soul. From the birth of Cosmic Creek and inviting Kelly Slater to t...
#009 | Eric Diamond: Lead Quiksilver Designer on What It Was Like at the Peak of the Surf Industry - Part 1
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Part 1: In this episode, we sit down with Eric Diamond, the man who lived through and helped shape the golden era of the surf industry. From working w...
#008 | Mike "Happy" Cruickshank: The Rockstar Era of Surfing & Why Respect Still Matters
05 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Beyond The Lineup, we sit down with the legendary Mike “Happy” Cruickshank—world class surfer, surf team manager, and a walki...
#007 | YÜTH Magazine: MAGAZINES ARE MAKING A COMEBACK?? Why Print Still Matters in Surf Culture.
08 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Beyond the Lineup, we sit down with the founders of YÜTH Mag to dive into the world of print media and why magazines still matter....
#006 | Cordell Surfboards: How the Surf Industry Changed and What EVERY Surfer Should Know About Their Boards
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Beyond the Lineup, we sit down with Cordell Miller—a Newport Beach legend who’s been shaping surfboards for 34 years and spread...
005 | Kai McPhillips: Currently Ranked #3 in North America, Exposing the Truth About Surf Culture, Competition, and Adventure
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An unfiltered conversation with Kai McPhillips, a true waterman and longtime friend, in Episode 5 of Beyond The Lineup. Kai dives deep into the heart ...
#004 | Kirra Pinkerton: From Setbacks to Comebacks a Truly Inspiring Story
14 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Kirra Pinkerton, an extraordinary surfer and even more remarkable human being. Kirra opens up about her ba...
#003 | Max Beach: Chasing Waves, Finding Purpose, and Living Every Surfer's Dream
30 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Max Beach shares what it was like growing up as a grom in San Clemente, giving us a glimpse into his unique perspective and the big life shifts that h...
#002 | Kei Kobayashi : Winning Secrets and the Realities of Life as a Pro Surfer
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Beyond the Lineup, we sit down with pro surfer Kei Kobayashi to uncover the secrets behind his relentless discipline, mental toughn...
#001| John Wander: Journey Through DJing, Venture Capital, and Surfing
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, let's welcome DJ, entrepreneur, and surf enthusiast John Wander. A trailblazer in the DJ world, John has also found great success in venture ca...