KookCast: Surf Education
Episodes
Surf Senses: Part 1
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on KookCast the boys are starting a series called "Surf Senses". Up first, your eyes. Let's talk about how you need to use them.
Predicting Side Currents
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A member recently wrote in through the membership site to submit a question about side currents aka sweep. A sweeping current down the beach is the re...
Board Control: Prone Turn vs. Sitting Turn
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the show the boys are talking about the most basic two turns you need to have in your bag of tricks...the kind of turns that happen befor...
How To Get Your Boogie On
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The boys talk a lot about how growing up and playing in the shore break with boogie boards was an important foundation for their surfing journey. In t...
The Best Way to Improve as a Surfer
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The best way to improve as a surfer is one of the most overlooked parts of your surfing. Can you guess what it is? Coach Chris and Coach Ev are consta...
The Worst Condition for Surfing
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Can anyone guess it? What does Coach Chris and Coach Evan think the worst condition in surfing is? Onshore wind? High tide? Low tide?? Take a stab and...
The Power of the Press-Up Posture
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One thing Coach Chris and Coach Ev will never let you forget is the importance of your fundamental skills. In this episode they're covering the press-...
34 Ways to Avoid Being a Major Kook
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We got a great summer list for ya this week rippers! 34 ways to avoid being a major kook is a big list we made of some of the ways we see people kooki...
The Philo-Surfer: Dion Mattison of Conatus Surf Club
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the show, Dion Mattison is our guest and he'll have you reconsidering any stereotype you may have of surfers being simple or shallow...th...
Fight to Stay Conscious
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on KookCast, the boys are talking about keeping your eyes on the prize...with your mind. Fighting to stay conscious speaks to the fact that ...
Lazy Surfer with Nick Peterson
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Nick Peterson joins Coach Chris to talk about his app, Lazy Surfer. It's an AI powered surf log that you can use to log all the info from a...
What is "Trim"?
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Chris and Coach Ev are talking all about trim, and it's one of those topics thats tough to discuss because its so subtly pervasive in surfing, b...
Creating Space
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on KookCast, the boys are talking about a few strategies (and reasons) for creating space in the line-up.
The Things We Do for Surfing with Kalani Robb
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Whoa...Kalani Robb on KookCast?! YES! The grom of the momentum generation joins Coach Chris on the show and Coach Chris doesn't turn into a star struc...
Captain Kook & The Kid: EPIC Session Recap
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on KookCast we got Coach Ev and Uncle Freestyle recapping an epic session they scored at the peak of the biggest South swell of the season. ...
Picking Your First Surfboard
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on KookCast Coach Chris and Coach Evan are discussing some of their thoughts on choosing your first surfboard. Obviously everyone would pref...
Be Willing to Fall
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Chris and Coach Evan have a quick one for you this week, discussing an important concept that is imperative to your growth as a surfer. If you f...
Nose Dives: Causes & Solutions
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the show, Coach Chris and Coach Evan are discussing one of the bigger beginner obstacles, pearling aka nose diving. There's a number of t...
Bonus Episode: Post Recording with Peter Townend
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
No matter how you try to capture the best stuff, it always seems the best content happens when the recorder is off. This week we have some bonus conte...
Fear! with Uncle Freestyle
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hey rippers, catch up with Coach Evan and Uncle Freestyle down in La Misión for a chat and story time discussing fear. Support us: https://thesurf...
Bonus Episode: Coach Chris Back in the Cold Water
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
More bonus content. The boys are trying something new and releasing some of "pre-episode" banter they have before recording the official episode they ...
Keeping Your Form
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's one thing to have good technique. It's a whole other thing to ALWAYS have good technique. Keep the fervor for good technique, form, and execution...
Bonus Episode: Coach Ev Earns His Bell
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A special mid-week bonus episode, Coach Ev is talking about a recent session paddling out into some serious water in La Misión. Support us: https:...
Moving Back to Go Forwards: Unlocking the Tail
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most common misunderstandings beginners have in surfing is in regards to trim and when it's the correct time to move forward on the surfboa...
Coach Chris is the Guest This Week with Rob Case
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're featuring episode 22 of "Dropping In" a podcast hosted by Rob Case because Coach Chris is his guest! Rob is the founder of surfingpadd...
Taking a Break From Surfing
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to get better at surfing, or anything for that matter, you need to do it all the time. But what happens when you're forced to take a break...
Surf Care with Nick Stolz
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the show, Coach Chris is talking with Nick Stolz, co-partner of the team that started Surf Care, which is basically insurance for your su...
Managing Your Expectations
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know, 85% of bad surf sessions are due to mismanaged expectations? Ok, that stat is total poppycock, but Coach Chris and Coach Evan wouldn't b...
San Diego Surf History with Cole Olson
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Chris and Cole Olson had a day ! From a surfboard swap, to Bird's Shed, and then checking out some local surf spots, the two homies always have ...
Catching Your Own Waves
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you get pushed into waves? Or struggle to catch them on your own? You're gonna wanna tune into this episode for some tips from Coach Chris and Coac...
How NOT to Kook It On a Surf Trip with Phil Kampfer
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Kookcast, we're recounting an epic camping/surf trip down the Baja peninsula we just returned from, and a few of the lessons we learned o...
The Power Within (Your Surfboard)
31 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Beginners eventually notice there is a big difference between the way good surfers move through the water, and the way they themselves do. But what is...
Stand-Up Technique with Gavin Krug
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Chris and Coach Ev are back and they've got their good friend Gavin on the show to talk about your stand-up technique. Tune in a get a few point...
Fundamental Fails: Dismount/Kick-Out
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the show Coach Chris and Coach Ev are talking about the massively important kick-out and the many ways that surfers kook it by neglecting...
The Caretaker of Surfing History with Matt Warshaw
20 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Surfing's very own and only surf historian gets on the horn with Coach Chris to have a casual chat about learning how to surf, The Encyclopedia of Sur...
Calm in the Chaos
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Calm in the chaos speaks to the notion that despite what's going on around you, you can maintain a steady mindset and be the same surfer regardless of...
Learn to Surf The Right Way
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Chris and Coach Ev linking up this week to talk about best practices for learning how to surf.
Peanut Butter Whiskey with Peter Townend
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Always a banger when we get a proper legend on the show ! Tune in as Coach Chris and Coach Ev get to know the first surfing world champ a little bette...
More Than Riding Waves
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you heard them say it once, you've heard them say it a thousand times. Surfing is more than riding waves. This is another one of those sappy episod...
Captain Kook and the Kid
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Evan and Uncle Freestyle are at it again! Another recording from the fine views of la casa de Speilman's en La Misión
You Are The Crowd!
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If the title doesn't paint the full picture, then you better dive in and find out what Coach Chris and Coach Ev are talking about...
No Sand in House with Kenny Angiulo
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Growing up, Kenny was blessed to have one of the best beaches on the East Coast right out of his grandmothers front door. And they didn't just keep it...
Your Place in the Line-Up
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week Coach Chris and Coach Ev are discussing line-up positioning with respect to the crowd, waves, and your own skill level.
Fin Theory
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You'll have to excuse us missing a week of publishing KookCast...the surf has been PUMPING in the North East for the last two weeks. Of course you und...
"First You're Laughing, Then You're Crying" with Uncle Freestyle
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Kookcast, Coach Evan breaks down a situation that happened between him and Uncle Freestyle that could have ended in disaster ! Fortunatel...
Surfboard Shopping: How to Choose a Good Used Board
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Kookcast, Coach Ev gives us some guidance on how to choose a decent used surfboard by talking about three major surfboard flaws/issues/di...
"See You Tomorrow" with James Badge Dale
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Badge is one cool cat, and he's got all the right ingredients that make a proper surfer...surfs every condition, drinks any beer, and when he's had a ...
It's Not The Wand, It's The Wizard
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You could find a thousand different ways to say it, but the point of this episode is to discuss how good or bad surfing has little to do with the boar...
Oh Boy! It's Annie Trezza
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Annie Trezza on KookCast this week and she brought her guitar and harmonica ! Yeeew ! Tune in to some good vibes and groovy tunes this week.
To Bail or Not To Bail
04 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
That is the question. If you're a frequent bailer, or finish waves by jumping off then this episode is just for you.
Just Taking It All In with Tom Casse
28 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most positive and optimistic of surfers, he will help you see light in the darkness and find a wave during a flat spell. An epic surfer and...
Caught Outside
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We recently did an episode about getting caught inside, and it can be an annoying, arduous, and stressful situation...but have you ever been caught ou...
Surf Trips Gone Wrong with Doug Milstein
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Doug Milstein is back on the show to talk about a surf trip to Costa Rica gone terribly wrong.
Why We Coach You One-On-One
07 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Coach Chris and Coach Evan discuss why we almost always coach our students one-on-one and not in groups. Other surf instructors have ...
A Boat Ride with "Captain" Dave
01 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
One of the best surf sessions Coach Chris & Coach Evan have ever had didn't happen without one hell of an adventure before & after. This isn't our ver...
Serenity Now! Managing Your Anxiety in the Water
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Anxiety in surfing is a real thing. Between the waves and the crowd, what's meant to be a pleasant and spiritual experience can transform you into a n...
The Most Unconventional Stand-Up with Chad Callahan
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chad has a lot of great things to say, but the reason we had him as a guest on Kookcast is so you can hear more about his stand up technique. It is wa...
How To: Perfect Your Paddling Technique
09 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week Coach Evan and Coach Chris get into one of their favorite topics to discuss...paddling technique, and the three ways you should aim to impro...
Medium Wave Dave and The Clubber
02 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Another seaside chat coming at ya. Only surfers are gonna be able to listen to this one because we are damn close to the oceans edge...luckily our typ...
If You Want to Go Fast, Go Slow
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It may sound like a contradiction, but the secret to speed and efficiency is slow motion practice, and a focus on good technique. In this episode, Coa...
Can You Surf When You're Pregnant? with Jenna Menen
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Well we don't know! That's why we had Jenna Menen on the show to help us answer a few questions on the topic. A great listen for any pregnant surfers,...
100th Episode Celebration!
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in and celebrate our 100th episode anniversary with us! We're remembering how it all started, the good times, our favorite episodes, and of cours...
Caught Inside
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're officially releasing an episode we pre-released on YouTube about getting caught inside (check it out on youtube if you wanna watch the...
Why You Need to Ditch Your Soft Top
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Soft tops are taking over the world! While we recognize their place in surfing and what they offer, be wary of your surfing getting stuck on a plateau...
Surf Sense & Soul Stories with John Angiulo
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A close friend, epic surfer, and one of the best surf instructors you'll have the pleasure of training with, John Angiulo is character in more ways th...
What Does Being a Surfer Mean to You?
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Chris and Coach Ev hop on the phone to record and talk about what it means to them to be a surfer.
The Tables Have Turned with Coach Chris
07 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"I've had many requests from listeners over the years to flip the show around and have someone interview me, Coach Chris, for an episode of KookCast.....
3 Surfing Misconceptions
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Let's lighten the mood a bit by talking about 3 (kooky) surfing misconceptions. This was a fun one for us to dig into ! Hope you enjoy it too. Stay sa...
"Keep it Clean" with Skip Frye
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"A favorite kind of episode. Just doing my thing, out surfing in the line-up and next thing I know I'm sitting next to Skip Frye, and he wants to be o...
How To Not Get Featured On @kookslams
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you follow @kookslams or @kookoftheday on instagram then you know damn well a majority of the kookiest moments happen when people are going in or g...
No Ego with Bryan Perez
10 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's all in the title. This up and coming pro surfer is one of the most epic dudes, and he absolutely RIPS! Tune in to hear a little background about ...
9 Surfing Hacks That'll Make Your Life Easier
03 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When you do anything for a long time you start to pick up some tricks that make your endeavor of that thing a little easier, more efficient, pleasant ...
The Three Circles of Power with Marcelo Castellanos
25 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
An episode for the books! Marcelo is a pro level surf coach from El Salvador who founded the Puro Surf Academy and his formula, "The Three Circles of ...
How to Stay Warm for a Cold Session
18 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you often catch a chill out in the water? Well you're listening to the right guys today, because Coach Chris and Coach Evan are always battling the...
Busted Ear Drum with Cole Olson
11 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our dedicated listeners are gonna be amped on this episode...We got Brother Cole back on the show to finish his busted ear drum story that got cut off...
How To Know Your Surfboard is Too Small
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Following up on our last episode (along with special guest/co-host Cole), here's a few ways to know that your surfboard is too small.
How to Know When Your Surfboard is Too Big
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is your surfboard too big for you? But how do you know? Join us as we discuss. You'll have to excuse the quality of the audio this week! Brother Cole ...
Position Yourself for Success
07 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Coach Chris and Coach Evan dive into the topic of positioning yourself in the ocean so you can be a more seasoned surfer, with a more...
You're Not a Surfer! with Erik Schwab
24 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A semi-ironic, kind of serious, but mostly joking list of qualifying characteristics that make up a true surfer with returning guest, Erik Schwab. htt...
How to Set a Pace & Get the Most From Your Surf Sessions
17 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What a good topic, and if you haven't thought about it, you ought to. Pace is one of those subtle and infrequently discussed topics that can secretly ...
When Fashion and Surfing Collide with Adam Mar
10 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week's guest is a close friend of The Surf Continuum...Adam Mar, designer, shop owner, and surfer, it'd be a shock to show up to the beach in the...
Our First Time Getting Tubed
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Chris and Coach Ev talking about getting pitted! Every surfer dreams about the tube, but what about the first time it ever happened to you? Your...
Dawn Patrol with Paul Farnham
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week on KookCast we have Paul Farnham as our guest. Learn a little bit from the man who almost never misses a dawn patrol, (except for a 12 year ...
Excuses, Excuses. Don't Let These Surfing Stumbling Blocks Get in Your Way
19 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You already know this...it's pretty easy to find a reason NOT to go surfing. In this episode, Coach Chris and Coach Evan are covering some common excu...
Finding Strength with Annie Armstrong
12 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With a passion for surfing and name like "Armstrong", it'd be a shame if this week's guest didn't live up to her name. Fortunately that's not the case...
3 Surfing Myths
05 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Don't matter if these sound reasonable or out of this world, the following three notions are myths. Thank goodness for KookCast or else you might've g...
Just a Regular Guy with Rick Solano
29 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We put "Uncle" Ricky in the hot seat this week. Get ready for a ride across all kinds of surf topics because your two hosts and their guest are gettin...
First Surfboard Stories
22 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's an episode of firsts, and this one is all about surfboards. Tune in as Coach Chris and Coach Evan reminisce about their very first surfboard, whi...
How To Get Better at Surfing without Surfing
15 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Chris and Coach Ev explore a few ways you can get better at surfing without getting in the ocean and actually surfing (which of course is the be...
Two Wave Hold Downs with Cole Olson
08 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a long while we've wanted to get this weeks guest on the show, and it finally happened totally unplanned. Heading to our favorite sunset spo...
Surfer Delusions
01 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Aren't We all a little bit delusional? Coach Chris and Coach Evan explore the many ways surfers attempt to delude themselves and others about their ab...
The Struggle is Real and Good For You with Doug Morro
24 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Chris sits down with Doug Morro to hear about his journey so far with surfing. Just over a year in it feels as though he knows less now than whe...
Surfing the Messy Middle
17 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
"The Messy Middle" is a phrase and book coined by author, Scott Belsky. It's all about helping you navigate your way through the hardest and most impo...
Moving and Shaking with Paul Barnla
10 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Here's the story. Paul parks his RV next to Coach Chris. Coach Chris notices said rig and its driver. They share a surf. Coach Chris introduces himsel...
Surfing Misconception: It's All About Standing Up
03 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's true, we hear it so often from a supporting mom, dad, friend etc to their partner that just finished their first surf lesson... "did you stand up...
There's Plenty of Waves in the Sea with Negar Mohammadi
27 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Chris sits down with Vogue's Negar Mohammadi to listen to her "Sex in the City" influenced take on reading waves. Next time you loose a wave you...
Do You Finish Your Waves Like a Kook?
20 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Chris and Coach Evan talking about a favorite topic. Finishes. Maybe one of the most ignored aspects of surfing by beginners, if you're bailing,...
Blauschild Doesn't Surf with Andrew Blauschild
13 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week I posted up in the shade with my buddy Drew Blauschild to record an episode. Just cruising the beach between sessions and Drew was chilling ...
Do You Even Like Surfing!? Coach Chris' Pet Peeve
30 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What could it be...Coach Chris' pet peeve. Nose dives ? Tardiness ? Getting pushed into waves ? Tune in and find out what really gets under Coach Chri...
Full Send with Alexis Miller
23 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hey rippers, we have Alexis Miller on the show this week and she's the perfect guest to get you feeling all pumped up and ready to surf. She has a gre...