Dropping In Surf Show Podcast
Episodes
All About Swell
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dropping In Surf Show Episode 56 features Swell – what is swell, how swell it created, how swell travels and what happens when swell arrives and con...
Board Testing and Feedback Loop
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Dropping In Surf Show, Rob sits down with Zouhair Belkoura of the Pacifica Board Factory (Zboards) to discuss a year-long board...
Wind is Wonderful
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this month’s episode of the Dropping In Surf Show, Rob explores the wonderful element that creates the waves we love to surf – wind! He breaks ...
Data Science in Surfing with Daphne Teh
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Dropping In Surf Show, Rob sits down with Data Scientist expert and professor Daphne Teh. They discuss how data and AI can be u...
Surf Progression with Dan Mori
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Dropping In Surf Show, Rob sits down with Surf Coach Dan Mori to discuss the best methods and common mistakes with surf progres...
How Social Media and Surf Forecasting are Alike
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Dropping In Surf Show, Rob explains how social media and surf forecasting are similar, recent developments in the world of pred...
How To Paddle Faster - Hand Speed vs Velocity and Propulsion
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this month’s Episode of the Dropping In Surf Show, Rob is excited to share new research on how to paddle faster. The research study looks at the ...
Will Respiratory Muscle Training Benefit Your Surfing
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Episode of the Dropping In Surf Show, Rob breaks down the respiratory pump, explains what respiratory muscle training (RMT) is, outlines ...
Vasa Trainer Paddling Training and Technique with Rob Sleamaker
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Episode of the Dropping In Surf Show, Rob is honored to interview Rob Sleamaker, author, coach, and creator of the Vasa Trainer. They dis...
Duck Diving Science and More
30 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Episode of the Dropping In Surf Show, Rob investigates two Scripps Institute of Oceanography research reports that were conducted at the ...
Vortex Ratio
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Episode of the Dropping In Surf Show, Rob breaks down what a wave's vortex ratio is, how you can use it to assess your skill level, impro...
Vagus Nerve Stimulation, Balance, Surfer’s Ear
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rob is joined by Dr. Charles Theivagt, Otolaryngologist, on today’s episode of the Dropping In Surf Show. They discuss methods to optimize performan...
Accelerating Skill Learning in a Surf Session
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of the Dropping In Surf Show, Rob provides the top two things that a surfer needs to accelerate their skill learning in a surf se...
Science Behind the Pop Up
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rob shares the research that has been done behind the Pop Up, interprets some of the results, and discusses how the research might direct your surfing...
Can Tides Increase the Power of a Wave
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Dropping In Surf Show, Rob examines an old myth – can an incoming tide increase the power of the waves coming in? He explains...
S-Stroke Explained
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rob said he's heard a lot of misinformation on the use of the “S-Stroke” for paddling so in this riveting episode of the Dropping In Surf Show, he...
Evidence of Which Muscles are Used During Paddling
27 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rob breaks down a detailed CSU San Marcos study which characterized upper extremity muscle activation generated by surfers while paddling. The study d...
Understanding Fluids Make You A Better Surfer
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rob goes deep into a scientific principle around how fluids behave to teach you several aspects in surfing, from surf forecasting to paddling techniqu...
Skill Acquisition Methods, Benefits and Limitations
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rob sits down with Barry Green, Surf Coach at Centered Surfing, and they discuss methods to acquire skills for surfing and the various benefits and li...
How Much Force Do Surfers Apply When Sprint Paddling
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Dropping In Surf Show, Rob shares the amount of force a surfer is applying when taking a stroke. Does a surfer really need to “...
What Experienced Surfers Know About Waves That You Don’t
19 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This Dropping In Surf Show episode extrapolates information from a Scripps Institute of Oceanography Report on what makes a good wave for surfing. Thr...
Takeoff Angle of Attack - Shortboards vs Longboards
22 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this special Dropping In Surf Show episode, Rob investigates and analyzes takeoff video of five different surfers, which provides unique observatio...
History of Science in Surfing with Matt Warshaw
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This Dropping In Surf Show episode features guest Matt Warshaw, surfing’s masterful historian and creator of the Encyclopedia of Surfing. Matt and R...
Surfing SCIENCE! with Dr. Jeff Nessler and Dr. Sean Newcomer
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode of the Dropping In Surf Show features Dr. Jeff Nessler and Dr. Sean Newcomer from California State University, San Marcos. Jeff and ...
Length or Volume? A Paddling Experiment with Zouhair Belkoura
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Dropping In Surf Show, Rob sits down with Zouhair Belkoura, boardmaker and thought provoker. Zouhair proposed a question to Rob...
Surfing Rebirth, Being Humbled, Willful Resolve with Jay Haldeman
26 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode of the Dropping In Surf Show, Rob sits down with Jay Haldeman, creator of the SurfinShape board. Jay has not only created a valuable...
Mathematics, Breaking Glass Ceilings, Surfing Lifestyle with Amber Puha
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Dropping In Surf Show, Rob has a conversation with Amber Puha, Department Chair of Mathematics at California State University S...
Overcoming Obstacles, Setting Records, Living Aloha with Fred Haywood
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Dropping In Surf Show, Rob has a conversation with Fred Haywood. We discuss growing up on Maui, being teammates with Mark Spitz...
Surf Skate, Body Movement, Chaos - with Dario Matoso
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rob sits down with PhD in Biomechanics, Dario Matoso, in this episode of the Dropping In Surf Show. Rob and Dario discuss how the body moves in surfin...
Frustration to Elation - Lakeside Surf Experience with Barry Green
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A special episode of the Dropping In Surf Show this month. Guest Barry Green, Centered Surfing, and Rob conducted a strike mission to Lake Chelan, WA ...
Strength, Mobility, Proprioception Training with Cris Mills
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode of the Dropping In Surf Show features guest Cris Mills, the Surf Strength Coach. Cris and Rob discuss preventing injury, how a s...
A Wave’s Sweet Spot, Generating Speed, Brain Delays with Harry Knight
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode of the Dropping In Surf Show features guest co-host Harry Knight from Surf Simply. Harry and Rob discuss a research study conduc...
A Day At The Surf Ranch with Dan, Elyse, Barry, and more
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This Dropping In Surf Show episode reflects upon a day at the Kelly Slater Surf Ranch in Lemoore, CA. There’s a lot that goes on when you have...
Hydrodynamics, Drag, Propulsion, Lift with Mark Buetzow
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the Dropping In Surf Show features Mark Buetzow, veteran ship designer, sailor and water-skier. Rob and Mark discuss various hyd...
“Unsexy” Fundamentals, Trickle Effects, Surf Travel with Coach Chris
13 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This Dropping In Surf Show episode features Coach Chris from The Surf Continuum. Rob and Chris discuss how Chris and Evan got started with the K...
Surfboards, Paddleboards, Mind Games with Nick Franco
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dropping In Surf Show, featuring Nick Franco, creator of Shearwater Paddleboards and Surfboards. Nick is a surfer, competitive paddler, father, ...
Non-Surfing Spouse Perspective, Relationships, Balance with My Wife!
21 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is a special episode of the Dropping In Surf Show featuring Rob’s wife Laurie, a non-surfing spouse, and her hilarious view of living...
Defying Odds, A Champion’s Mindset, Fear Motivation with Felipe Pomar
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features 1965 World Surfing Champion, Longevity expert, and Activist Felipe Pomar. Rob, Jim and Felipe discuss longevity, motivatio...
Surfing Rehab, Enhancing Performance, Body Characteristics with Scott Johnstone
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features Physiotherapist Scott Johnstone, practicing in Gold Coast, Australia. Rob, Jim and Scott discuss common injury patter...
Magic Boards, How to Progress, Biggest Mistakes with Dan Mori
30 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Featuring Surf Coach Dan Mori, former WQS surfer and Owner of Fulcrum Surf in Del Mar, California. Rob, Jim and Dan discuss the most important a...
Psychology in Surfing, Stress Management, Rhythm with Barry Green
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Dropping In Surf Show, Rob and Jim sit down with Barry Green, Surf Coach and Life Coach located in Santa Cruz, CA. B...
Mistakes, Equipment, Mindset with Clayton Nienaber
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rob and Jim continue the conversation with surf coach and amazing human being Clayton Nienaber. They discuss common mistakes and solutions, lear...
Rail Turns, Secrets From Pros, Metaphors with Clayton Nienaber
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Dropping In Surf Show, Rob and Jim have a conversation with surf coach, surfboard shaper, and former QS surfer Clayton Nienaber. ...
Turn Physics, Mick’s ACL Injury Analysis, and Average Surfer Training
04 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rob and Jim debate the possible causes of Mick’s ACL Injury, analyze the physics behind a layback turn, and share the passion behind a new board obs...
Faster Learning, Local Vibing, Exercises for Progression
21 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Dropping In Surf Show, Rob and Jim discuss the brain’s processing speed and how it impacts surf performance, talk about locals vibi...
Paddling Research, Improving Surf Ability, Surf Research with Dr. Steven Duhig and Pere Campistol
31 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Rob and Jim this week is Dr. Steven Duhig, Lecturer, Researcher and Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Griffith University, and Pere Camp...
Working with Top Athletes, Finding Happiness, Injuries, Body-Mind Connection with Mark Kozuki
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Rob and Jim this week is Doctor of Physical Therapy Mark Kozuki, who runs his practice, PT Elite Performance, out of Costa Mesa, CA. Mar...
Getting Pitched Analysis, Boat Surfing, Surf Trips, Mistakes
11 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rob and Jim are back where they analyze what happens when you get pitched, how to identify when you are likely to get pitched, reminisce on boat surfi...
Fear and Anxiety, Insecurity, Embarrassing Moments, Lessons Learned
26 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rob and Jim venture into the topic of fear and anxiety (and attempt to understand it), share stories of their own deficiencies and insecurities, lesso...
Biking Surfing Adventure, The Pop Up, Hacking the Brain, Style and Technique
19 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rob and Jim share their biking/surf adventure, the (non) science behind the pop up, variations on the pop up technique, hacking the brain for better p...
Foot Supination, Torque and Turns, Too Much Science?, Low Back Pain, Neuroplasticity of Brain
05 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rob and Jim talk about foot supination and how it impacts surfing stance, impart the science behind torque and turns, give some examples of how some s...
Cracking Bones, Surf Addiction, Kicking When Paddling, Propulsion, Sweet Spot for Paddling
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rob and Jim discuss what happens when we “crack” our bones; debate whether surfing is an addiction; learn about the science behind how kicking inc...
Motivation, Scientific Studies Flaws and Triumphs, Body Adaptations, Surf Research, Math!
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rob and Jim share ways to motivate people, explain why scientific studies are flawed and important at the same time, share some cool adaptations of th...
Losing Fitness Fast, Foot Recovery, Strength vs Mobility, "Funning" Out, Nostalgic Surf Flicks
15 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rob and Jim converse how fast a surfer loses fitness and how long it takes to get it back, Rob shares his foot recovery journey, they talk about wheth...
Physics of Catching a Wave, Easy Paddle In, Back to the Basics, Surf Stories
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The last episode was so long it had to be broken up into two! In this Part 2, Rob and Jim work through the physics behind what happens when we c...
Surfing Is Messed Up, "Right" vs "Wrong" Movement, Surfing Fitness, Pain Recognition
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was so long it had to be broken up into two! In this Part 1, Rob and Jim wonder how messed up surfing is on our body, debate the sc...
Paddling Power and Acceleration, Surfing Research, Paddling Mistakes, Surf Trip Stories
01 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rob and Jim discuss the science behind power and acceleration in paddling, exercises to improve this skill, possible future academic surfing research ...
How Fast to Catch A Wave, Paddling Speeds, Training For Paddling
24 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rob and Jim discuss how fast we need to go to catch a wave, speeds at which surfers paddle in flatwater, how to train for paddling, and embarrassing m...