Surf Splendor
Episodes
594 - Torren Martyn: Southern Edge
14 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode Torren Martyn returns to discuss leaving Byron to rebalance life, his latest sailing journey to circumnavigate Tasmania in an 18 fo...
593 - Matt Titone: Surf Shacks
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's show designer Matt Titone discusses the inception point for Indoek and their Surf Shack's series, relives the anxiety of not knowing how to...
592 - Paul Strauch
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Strauch passed away this past weekend, at peace, at home with loved ones, comfortable and with his beloved Hawaiian music playing by his bedside....
592 - Paul Strauch
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Strauch passed away this past weekend, at peace, at home with loved ones, comfortable and with his beloved Hawaiian music playing by his bedside....
591 - Eden Saul: Dead Kooks
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show board builder Eden Saul explains his shifting manufacturing practices in response to erratic US tariffs, injury’s endless travails...
591 - Eden Saul: Dead Kooks
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's show board builder Eden Saul explains his shifting manufacturing practices in response to erratic US tariffs, injury's endless travails on ...
590 - Rob Machado | The Surfrider Podcast
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Legendary pro surfer Rob Machado is widely regarded as one of the most influential and stylish surfers of all time. But Rob’s relationship with and ...
590 - Rob Machado | The Surfrider Podcast
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Legendary pro surfer Rob Machado is widely regarded as one of the most influential and stylish surfers of all time. But Rob's relationship with and im...
589 - Gerry Lopez: PodAloha with Paul Strauch
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode features a conversation between Gerry Lopez and early Hawaiian surf pioneer Paul Strauch. Strauch thanks Lopez for preventing crowds...
589 - Gerry Lopez: PodAloha with Paul Strauch
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode features a conversation between Gerry Lopez and early Hawaiian surf pioneer Paul Strauch. Strauch thanks Lopez for preventing crowds a...
588 - Greg Noll: PodAloha with Paul Strauch
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode features a conversation between Greg Noll and early Hawaiian surf pioneer Paul Strauch. Noll and Strauch reflect on early lessons ha...
588 - Greg Noll: PodAloha with Paul Strauch
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode features a conversation between Greg Noll and early Hawaiian surf pioneer Paul Strauch. Noll and Strauch reflect on early lessons hard...
587 - Skip Frye: PodAloha with Paul Strauch
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode features a conversation between Skip Frye and early Hawaiian surf pioneer Paul Strauch. From Strauch, “Skip Frye is a legendary fi...
587 - Skip Frye: PodAloha with Paul Strauch
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode features a conversation between Skip Frye and early Hawaiian surf pioneer Paul Strauch. From Strauch, "Skip Frye is a legendary figure...
586 - Brenden "Margo" Margieson
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Genre defining pro freesurfer of the 90s, Margo, joins us to discuss ushering pro surfing from cottage to corporate, humility gleaned while working as...
586 - Brenden "Margo" Margieson
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Genre defining pro freesurfer of the 90s, Margo, joins us to discuss ushering pro surfing from cottage to corporate, humility gleaned while working as...
585 - Roger Hinds
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show board builder Roger Hinds shares strategies to fend off the old man and continue surfing the North Shore into your 70s, offers a les...
585 - Roger Hinds
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's show board builder Roger Hinds shares strategies to fend off the old man and continue surfing the North Shore into your 70s, offers a lesso...
584 - Bob McTavish: Part Three
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Bob McTavish attributes his biggest design epiphanies to the evolution of the surfboard fin, and each of those to a personal relatio...
584 - Bob McTavish: Part Three
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's show Bob McTavish attributes his biggest design epiphanies to the evolution of the surfboard fin, and each of those to a personal relations...
583 - Randy Hild: A Life Built On Boardshorts
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show surf biz stalwart Randy Hild details the various false starts at Roxy prior to the inception of their industry-disrupting female boa...
583 - Randy Hild: A Life Built On Boardshorts
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's show surf biz stalwart Randy Hild details the various false starts at Roxy prior to the inception of their industry-disrupting female board...
582 - Bob McTavish: Part Two
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode Bob McTavish explains how one of his most iconic designs came to him in a dream and Joey Cabell’s influence in it, he shares th...
582 - Bob McTavish: Part Two
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode Bob McTavish explains how one of his most iconic designs came to him in a dream and Joey Cabell's influence in it, he shares the in...
581 - Bob McTavish: Part One
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode Bob McTavish shares stories from surfing in an era prior to foam cores and surf wax, charts the path from dropping out of school ...
581 - Bob McTavish: Part One
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode Bob McTavish shares stories from surfing in an era prior to foam cores and surf wax, charts the path from dropping out of school to...
580 - Jeff Divine
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Surf photographer and photo editor Jeff Divine’s imagery has largely framed our perspective on North Shore surfing from the 70s and 80s. Today he sh...
580 - Jeff Divine
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Surf photographer and photo editor Jeff Divine's imagery has largely framed our perspective on North Shore surfing from the 70s and 80s. Today he shar...
579 - Max Stewart: Eye Symmetry Surfboards
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show board builder Max Stewart explains the inverse relationship between product quality and business growth, tales from early days at Ha...
579 - Max Stewart: Eye Symmetry Surfboards
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's show board builder Max Stewart explains the inverse relationship between product quality and business growth, tales from early days at Hayd...
578 - Matt Warshaw
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode the Encyclopedia of Surfing’s Matt Warshaw discusses the risks of having surf history chronicled by a single man, who’s gotte...
578 - Matt Warshaw
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode the Encyclopedia of Surfing's Matt Warshaw discusses the risks of having surf history chronicled by a single man, who's gotten shor...
577 - Jordan Rodin
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode Jordan Rodin joins us to chat about life lessons and hazing gleaned from Derek Hynd, make a case for heavier surfboards, explain ...
577 - Jordan Rodin
30 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode Jordan Rodin joins us to chat about life lessons and hazing gleaned from Derek Hynd, make a case for heavier surfboards, explain hi...
576 - John Philbin
30 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show actor John Philbin recounts his life as an escape artist, shares dangers of achieving one’s life goals, the false paradigm of self...
576 - John Philbin
29 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's show actor John Philbin recounts his life as an escape artist, shares dangers of achieving one's life goals, the false paradigm of self-con...
575 - Kyle Thiermann
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Kyle Thiermann shares the near death experience that altered his life’s perspective, explains the creative fertility nested in bor...
575 - Kyle Thiermann
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's show Kyle Thiermann shares the near death experience that altered his life's perspective, explains the creative fertility nested in boredom...
574 - Paul Naude: The State Of The Industry
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Vissla CEO Paul Naude joins us to discuss how the consolidation of major surf brands is affecting surf culture, how the licensing op...
574 - Paul Naude: The State Of The Industry
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's show Vissla CEO Paul Naude joins us to discuss how the consolidation of major surf brands is affecting surf culture, how the licensing oper...
573 - Rodolfo Klima
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show early Peruvian shaping pioneer Rodolfo Klima joins us to discuss Peru as the inception place of surfing and it’s integral role in ...
573 - Rodolfo Klima
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's show early Peruvian shaping pioneer Rodolfo Klima joins us to discuss Peru as the inception place of surfing and it's integral role in earl...
572 - Barry Vandermeulen
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show South African pro surfer turned shaper Barry Vandermeulen joins to share stories of early life in the remote but influential Bay of ...
572 - Barry Vandermeulen
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's show South African pro surfer turned shaper Barry Vandermeulen joins to share stories of early life in the remote but influential Bay of Pl...
571 - Thomas Campbell
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Thomas Campbell unpacks the 10 year process of making YI-WO, analyzes the value and the cost of asking an audience to be present, sh...
571 - Thomas Campbell
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's show Thomas Campbell unpacks the 10 year process of making YI-WO, analyzes the value and the cost of asking an audience to be present, shar...
570 - Eric Arakawa
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show North Shore icon Eric Arakawa shares insights from 51 years of surfboard shaping, explains the invention of the Nose Guard, why it’...
570 - Eric Arakawa
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's show North Shore icon Eric Arakawa shares insights from 51 years of surfboard shaping, explains the invention of the Nose Guard, why it's e...
569 - Makua Rothman
13 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode Makua Rothman discusses surfing Waimea at age 8, his maternal lineage to King Kamehameha, songwriting as a catharsis to process c...
569 - Makua Rothman
13 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode Makua Rothman discusses surfing Waimea at age 8, his maternal lineage to King Kamehameha, songwriting as a catharsis to process chi...
568 - Joey Cabell
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode early surf icon Joey Cabell talks through transitioning from solid redwood boards (which he purchased from his shoeshine earnings...
568 - Joey Cabell
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode early surf icon Joey Cabell talks through transitioning from solid redwood boards (which he purchased from his shoeshine earnings) ...
567 - Tom Carroll
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Tom Carroll reveals a little known spite that fueled his competitive drive since adolescence, how he’s learned to create a gap bet...
567 - Tom Carroll
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's show Tom Carroll reveals a little known spite that fueled his competitive drive since adolescence, how he's learned to create a gap between...
566 - Nathan Hedge
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Nathan Hedge shares tales from joining his heroes at age 13 on The Search for a month in Indo, Derek Hynd’s highly unusual (and ef...
566 - Nathan Hedge
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's show Nathan Hedge shares tales from joining his heroes at age 13 on The Search for a month in Indo, Derek Hynd's highly unusual (and effect...
565 - Steve Hawk
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Steve Hawk shares lessons gleaned from the world’s sweetest mom, explains why justified resentment may be the root of all evil, no...
565 - Steve Hawk
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's show Steve Hawk shares lessons gleaned from the world's sweetest mom, explains why justified resentment may be the root of all evil, notes ...
564 - Dick Metz & Richard Yelland: Birth Of The Endless Summer
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dick Metz is back to discuss the documentary, now streaming, that chronicles his early world travel and the near death experience that was the impetus...
564 - Dick Metz & Richard Yelland: Birth Of The Endless Summer
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dick Metz is back to discuss the documentary, now streaming, that chronicles his early world travel and the near death experience that was the impetus...
563 - Sean Davey
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show, surf photography great Sean Davey shares how his first memory of the ocean was of his mother in the tube, his favorite photo he’s...
563 - Sean Davey
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's show, surf photography great Sean Davey shares how his first memory of the ocean was of his mother in the tube, his favorite photo he's eve...
562 - Davey Smith
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show, aerial and floater pioneer Davey Smith reflects on Greenough’s early influence, how selling ice cream help fund his pro surf care...
562 - Davey Smith
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's show, aerial and floater pioneer Davey Smith reflects on Greenough's early influence, how selling ice cream help fund his pro surf career, ...
561 - Justin Quintal & Ricky Carroll
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Hall of Famer Ricky Carroll talks about getting punched out in Hawaii, posing as a kneeboarder to make it to the World Championships...
561 - Justin Quintal & Ricky Carroll
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's show Hall of Famer Ricky Carroll talks about getting punched out in Hawaii, posing as a kneeboarder to make it to the World Championships, ...
560 - Cam and Kelly Richards
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Kelly Richards talks about leaving Arkansas at age 13 to chase surf in South Carolina, the rare opportunity to own a historically pe...
560 - Cam and Kelly Richards
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's show Kelly Richards talks about leaving Arkansas at age 13 to chase surf in South Carolina, the rare opportunity to own a historically pers...
559 - Chris Thomson: Wavelength Magazine
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show magazine publisher Chris Thomson discusses the value of taking time away from surfing, the enduring importance of community events, ...
559 - Chris Thomson: Wavelength Magazine
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's show magazine publisher Chris Thomson discusses the value of taking time away from surfing, the enduring importance of community events, ho...
558 - Shaun Tomson
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show 1977 World Champ Shaun Tomson explains the source of his resilience, how he improved his surfing up until age 63, why connectivity w...
558 - Shaun Tomson
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's show 1977 World Champ Shaun Tomson explains the source of his resilience, how he improved his surfing up until age 63, why connectivity wil...
557 - Patti Paniccia
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode pioneering pro surfer Patti Paniccia reveals which brand suggested “going on a date” as a prize for a surf contest, why she t...
557 - Patti Paniccia
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode pioneering pro surfer Patti Paniccia reveals which brand suggested "going on a date" as a prize for a surf contest, why she turned ...
556 - Garrett & Nicole McNamara: 100 Foot Wave
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode Garrett and Nicole McNamara share their how their lives have transformed since 100 Foot Wave, the opportunities they’ve decline...
556 - Garrett & Nicole McNamara: 100 Foot Wave
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode Garrett and Nicole McNamara share their how their lives have transformed since 100 Foot Wave, the opportunities they've declined, t...
555 - Landon McNamara
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show musician and surfer Landon McNamara recounts his historic Eddie win, how injury and destitution positioned him for that final wave, ...
555 - Landon McNamara
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's show musician and surfer Landon McNamara recounts his historic Eddie win, how injury and destitution positioned him for that final wave, di...
554 - Lane Davey: Rip In Peace
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On April 26, 2025 Lane Davey passed away after a battle with cancer. To celebrate her remarkable life, we’re sharing this conversation that original...
554 - Lane Davey: Rip In Peace
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On April 26, 2025 Lane Davey passed away after a battle with cancer. To celebrate her remarkable life, we're sharing this conversation that original a...
553 - Nick Carroll and Hannah Anderson
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Nick and Hannah share tales from a world where everyone surfs, redefine our perception of “core”, find vitality from VALS, attem...
553 - Nick Carroll and Hannah Anderson
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's show Nick and Hannah share tales from a world where everyone surfs, redefine our perception of "core", find vitality from VALS, attempt to ...
552 - Sam George
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show surf media raconteur Sam George explains how a nomadic childhood fostered his spirit of resilience, the “terrible” mistake that ...
552 - Sam George
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's show surf media raconteur Sam George explains how a nomadic childhood fostered his spirit of resilience, the "terrible" mistake that led to...
Kai Lenny on The Plug w/Justin Jay
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today Justin Jay chats with professional big-wave surfer and one of the most respected watermen on the planet, Kai Lenny. He’s mastered stand-up pad...
Kai Lenny on The Plug w/Justin Jay
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today Justin Jay chats with professional big-wave surfer and one of the most respected watermen on the planet, Kai Lenny. He's mastered stand-up paddl...
551 - Jason Borte
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show former pro surfer turned writer Jason Borte shares stories from writing Kelly Slater’s autobiography, offers insights into Pharrel...
551 - Jason Borte
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's show former pro surfer turned writer Jason Borte shares stories from writing Kelly Slater's autobiography, offers insights into Pharrell's ...
550 - William "Stretch" Riedel
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show inventive surfboard shaper Bill “Stretch” Riedel five decades of keystone moments in design revolution, breaking his neck and be...
550 - William "Stretch" Riedel
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's show inventive surfboard shaper Bill "Stretch" Riedel five decades of keystone moments in design revolution, breaking his neck and becoming...
549 - Nathan Oldfield
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode filmmaker Nathan Oldfield shares why he doesn’t watch his own films, how staying attuned to one’s self requires active work, ...
549 - Nathan Oldfield
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode filmmaker Nathan Oldfield shares why he doesn't watch his own films, how staying attuned to one's self requires active work, why me...
548 - Gary Larson: Hobie Surfboards
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show shaper and college professor Gary Larson reveals who he believes is the greatest shaper of all time, the design feature that defines...
548 - Gary Larson: Hobie Surfboards
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's show shaper and college professor Gary Larson reveals who he believes is the greatest shaper of all time, the design feature that defines a...
547 - Logan Dulien
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Snapt filmmaker Logan Dulien shares the details of how he spearheaded the effort to take down the crime syndicate who was targeting ...
547 - Logan Dulien
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's show Snapt filmmaker Logan Dulien shares the details of how he spearheaded the effort to take down the crime syndicate who was targeting So...
546 - Claudia Lebenthal: Surfer Stories
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode Conde Nast’s former visual editor shares how an early experience caddying for Lisa Anderson sparked a career change, a passion ...
546 - Claudia Lebenthal: Surfer Stories
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode Conde Nast's former visual editor shares how an early experience caddying for Lisa Anderson sparked a career change, a passion to s...
545 - LIVE! Rusty, Taylor Knox, Jojo Roper at The Belly Up
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Rusty shares the flashpoints in his career that defined this shaping. Taylor Knox reveals Rusty’s role in his interest in surfing ...
545 - LIVE! Rusty, Taylor Knox, Jojo Roper at The Belly Up
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's show Rusty shares the flashpoints in his career that defined this shaping. Taylor Knox reveals Rusty's role in his interest in surfing and ...