Surf Splendor
Episodes
544 - Kolohe Andino
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Kolohe Andino chats about the weight of expectation, why satisfaction can threaten ambition, how having children highlights the absu...
544 - Kolohe Andino
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's show Kolohe Andino chats about the weight of expectation, why satisfaction can threaten ambition, how having children highlights the absurd...
543 - Alo Slebir
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show, the 23 year old who just rode a potential record-breaker at Maverick's talks us through the wave itself, the prep, the media maelst...
543 - Alo Slebir
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's show, the 23 year old who just rode a potential record-breaker at Maverick's talks us through the wave itself, the prep, the media maelstro...
542 - Occy & Gerr
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is hosted by Brad Gerlach with Occy as a guest! Recorded at Niyama Resort in the Maldives, Brad and Occy analyze Occy’s technique ...
542 - Occy & Gerr
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is hosted by Brad Gerlach with Occy as a guest! Recorded at Niyama Resort in the Maldives, Brad and Occy analyze Occy's technique to p...
541 - Rusty Preisendorfer
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show San Diego’s surfboard and surfwear icon Rusty joins us to explain how his MIT mathematician father’s missive to follow his passi...
541 - Rusty Preisendorfer
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's show San Diego's surfboard and surfwear icon Rusty joins us to explain how his MIT mathematician father's missive to follow his passion led...
540 - Matt Warshaw: Round Six
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show surfing’s foremost historian reveals the pro surfer who saved his life at age 12, the gift of finding 50 year old surf footage fro...
540 - Matt Warshaw: Round Six
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's show surfing's foremost historian reveals the pro surfer who saved his life at age 12, the gift of finding 50 year old surf footage from hi...
539 - Holly Beck
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode Holly Beck recounts her rapid rise into professional surfing and disillusionment, becoming an inadvertent model, expatriate freed...
539 - Holly Beck
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode Holly Beck recounts her rapid rise into professional surfing and disillusionment, becoming an inadvertent model, expatriate freedom...
538 - Liam McNamara
23 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pipeline aficionado Liam McNamara joins us to discuss how growing up in a commune on welfare informed his approach to surfing on the North Shore, the ...
538 - Liam McNamara
23 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pipeline aficionado Liam McNamara joins us to discuss how growing up in a commune on welfare informed his approach to surfing on the North Shore, the ...
537 - Brian Wynn
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show we hear from Jersey board builder Brian Wynn about how he built a career on doing what no else wanted to do, the fastest way to expe...
537 - Brian Wynn
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's show we hear from Jersey board builder Brian Wynn about how he built a career on doing what no else wanted to do, the fastest way to expedi...
536 - Rachael Tilly
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show our current and 2x longboard champ joins us to discuss how achieving a life goal can dilute future ambition, why pro longboarders ne...
536 - Rachael Tilly
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's show our current and 2x longboard champ joins us to discuss how achieving a life goal can dilute future ambition, why pro longboarders net ...
535 - Paul Saladino, M.D. and Brad Gerlach
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show double-board certified M.D. Paul Saladino joins David and Brad Gerlach to discuss how to reverse chronic illness through diet, why p...
535 - Paul Saladino, M.D. and Brad Gerlach
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's show double-board certified M.D. Paul Saladino joins David and Brad Gerlach to discuss how to reverse chronic illness through diet, why pla...
534 - Chris Burkard
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show, world-renown photographer Chris Burkard explains that earning access to opportunity taught him the value of saying “no”, how a ...
534 - Chris Burkard
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's show, world-renown photographer Chris Burkard explains that earning access to opportunity taught him the value of saying "no", how a surf t...
533 - Richie Collins: Part Two
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode Richie charts the rise and fall of Wave Tools, why shaping his own boards hindered his title hopes, how a radical lesson in humil...
533 - Richie Collins: Part Two
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode Richie charts the rise and fall of Wave Tools, why shaping his own boards hindered his title hopes, how a radical lesson in humilit...
532 - Richie Collins: Part One
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Polarizing professional surf icon of the 80s/90s, Richie Collins, reflects on the benefits and consequence of being raised by a local enforcer, learni...
532 - Richie Collins: Part One
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Polarizing professional surf icon of the 80s/90s, Richie Collins, reflects on the benefits and consequence of being raised by a local enforcer, learni...
531 - Eric Crane
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Surf biz stalwart and magnate Eric Crane explains the virtue of starting at the bottom, reflects on the dangers of never saying “no”, give thanks ...
531 - Eric Crane
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Surf biz stalwart and magnate Eric Crane explains the virtue of starting at the bottom, reflects on the dangers of never saying "no", give thanks for ...
530 - Dick Metz: Part Seven
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today Dick Metz details his friendship with Rabbit Kekai, explains how his real estate empire was built from one vacant lot in Aspen, why buying back ...
530 - Dick Metz: Part Seven
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today Dick Metz details his friendship with Rabbit Kekai, explains how his real estate empire was built from one vacant lot in Aspen, why buying back ...
529 - Dick Metz: Part Six
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Metz is back! Today he tells us about selling his surf shop to Gerry Lopez to launch the Hobie Cat, venturing into the surf wear biz where the female ...
529 - Dick Metz: Part Six
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Metz is back! Today he tells us about selling his surf shop to Gerry Lopez to launch the Hobie Cat, venturing into the surf wear biz where the female ...
528 - Professor Mencel's Surfboards
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
English professor/shaper Charles Mencel joins us to edify on the Jersey beach badge, help illuminate the Shore’s deep history beyond the stereotypes...
528 - Professor Mencel's Surfboards
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
English professor/shaper Charles Mencel joins us to edify on the Jersey beach badge, help illuminate the Shore's deep history beyond the stereotypes, ...
527 - Jason Baffa: Confluence
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show filmmaker Jason Baffa explains the unexpected perils of getting your dream job, the importance of finding your niche within a niche,...
527 - Jason Baffa: Confluence
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's show filmmaker Jason Baffa explains the unexpected perils of getting your dream job, the importance of finding your niche within a niche, h...
526 - Jon Roseman
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quietly and immeasurably influencing the surf world, Jon Roseman's stewardship of Cloudbreak has been cosigned by Fijian tribal leaders and pro surfer...
526 - Jon Roseman
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quietly and immeasurably influencing the surf world, Jon Roseman's stewardship of Cloudbreak has been cosigned by Fijian tribal leaders and pro surfer...
525 - Dave "Nelly" Nelson
17 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Dave Nelson reflects on the gift that was skating while growing up in the epicenter of tech, how one early gift from mom would dicta...
525 - Dave "Nelly" Nelson
17 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's show Dave Nelson reflects on the gift that was skating while growing up in the epicenter of tech, how one early gift from mom would dictate...
524 - Mark "Papa Sau" Sausen
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Californian Mark Sausen explains how he landed on Kauai in 1970, why humility is a gateway to universal acceptance, the biggest conc...
524 - Mark "Papa Sau" Sausen
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's show Californian Mark Sausen explains how he landed on Kauai in 1970, why humility is a gateway to universal acceptance, the biggest concer...
523 - Anastasia Ashley
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Anastasia Ashley recounts lessons learned as a haole grom on the North Shore, winning a Pipe event at age 23, embracing surf’s sex...
523 - Anastasia Ashley
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's show Anastasia Ashley recounts lessons learned as a haole grom on the North Shore, winning a Pipe event at age 23, embracing surf's sex app...
522 - Chris Christenson
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Chris Christenson recounts the time Tiger Woods got him disqualified from a golf tournament, why Dick Brewer invested in him, how Cl...
522 - Chris Christenson
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's show Chris Christenson recounts the time Tiger Woods got him disqualified from a golf tournament, why Dick Brewer invested in him, how Clar...
521 - Nainoa Speier: Part Two
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nainoa is back to explain why having a focused leader is the secret to building magic boards, how learning history enriches both work and play, why it...
521 - Nainoa Speier: Part Two
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nainoa is back to explain why having a focused leader is the secret to building magic boards, how learning history enriches both work and play, why it...
520 - Nainoa Speier: Part One
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show laminator Nainoa Speier shares how his personal journey to discover his family’s origins connected him to a network of SoCal surf ...
520 - Nainoa Speier: Part One
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's show laminator Nainoa Speier shares how his personal journey to discover his family's origins connected him to a network of SoCal surf icon...
519 - Terry Chung
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 thro...
519 - Terry Chung
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 thro...
518 - Jeff McCallum
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Denver native and rock crawling enthusiast, Jeff McCallum joins us to detail the exact qualitative difference between domestic and imported surfboards...
518 - Jeff McCallum
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Denver native and rock crawling enthusiast, Jeff McCallum joins us to detail the exact qualitative difference between domestic and imported surfboards...
517 - Scott Hulet: Flow Violento
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The fourth generation San Diegan writer & editor joins us to discuss failing to “de-Barney-fy” longboarding, his private correspondence with Miki ...
517 - Scott Hulet: Flow Violento
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The fourth generation San Diegan writer & editor joins us to discuss failing to "de-Barney-fy" longboarding, his private correspondence with Miki Dora...
516 - Devon Howard
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Devon Howard returns to reflect on having a cool mom, inadvertently becoming a surfboard designer, the consequence of spraying his wife in the face, t...
516 - Devon Howard
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Devon Howard returns to reflect on having a cool mom, inadvertently becoming a surfboard designer, the consequence of spraying his wife in the face, t...
515 - Captain Liz Clark
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Captain Liz Clark details the childhood experience that empowered her to solo sail the Pacific for a decade, the most terrifying mom...
515 - Captain Liz Clark
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's show Captain Liz Clark details the childhood experience that empowered her to solo sail the Pacific for a decade, the most terrifying momen...
514 - Jim Denevan
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The land artist and Outstanding In The Field founder joins to explain why being caught inside is the pinnacle of surfing, how his mother’s language ...
514 - Jim Denevan
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The land artist and Outstanding In The Field founder joins to explain why being caught inside is the pinnacle of surfing, how his mother's language of...
513 - Josh Martin
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Craftsman Josh Martin joins us to discuss inventing the Shark Board, why people morph into looking like their dog, how ancient materials may be the fu...
513 - Josh Martin
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Craftsman Josh Martin joins us to discuss inventing the Shark Board, why people morph into looking like their dog, how ancient materials may be the fu...
512 - Sam Hammer
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jersey native Sam Hammer joins us to discuss how losing in contests led to a pro surf career, how seeds of relationships can birth enduring paychecks,...
512 - Sam Hammer
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jersey native Sam Hammer joins us to discuss how losing in contests led to a pro surf career, how seeds of relationships can birth enduring paychecks,...
511 - Cheyne Horan
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Australian Surfing Hall of Famer joins us to discuss how riding a wooden fence picket led to a surfboard revolution, how cosmic design rights all ...
511 - Cheyne Horan
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Australian Surfing Hall of Famer joins us to discuss how riding a wooden fence picket led to a surfboard revolution, how cosmic design rights all ...
510 - Jeff Hakman
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Sunset opens up about the anxieties of wartime during the Vietnam draft, eating a tablecloth (literally) to earn the license for Quiksilver, the v...
510 - Jeff Hakman
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Sunset opens up about the anxieties of wartime during the Vietnam draft, eating a tablecloth (literally) to earn the license for Quiksilver, the v...
509 - Nic Timpone: Maui Leaf Lite
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Maui laminator Nic Timpone joins us to discuss the weight and privilege of continuing a five decade legacy of board building, how incremental improvem...
509 - Nic Timpone: Maui Leaf Lite
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Maui laminator Nic Timpone joins us to discuss the weight and privilege of continuing a five decade legacy of board building, how incremental improvem...
508 - Lauren L. Hill
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Professional surfer, author, ecofeminist, mother, Lauren Hill joins us to discuss how a commitment to curiosity has resulted in an unlikely surf caree...
508 - Lauren L. Hill
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Professional surfer, author, ecofeminist, mother, Lauren Hill joins us to discuss how a commitment to curiosity has resulted in an unlikely surf caree...
507 - Shane Stoneman
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pro surfer turned shaper, Shane Stoneman discusses the immeasurable influence environment plays in one’s work and well-being, the restorative virtue...
507 - Shane Stoneman
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pro surfer turned shaper, Shane Stoneman discusses the immeasurable influence environment plays in one's work and well-being, the restorative virtues ...
506 - Patrick Trefz: Ode To Travel
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Patrick Trefz joins us to discuss how primary cooking lessons from his mother and a missive of exploration from his father led to 30+ years of travel,...
506 - Patrick Trefz: Ode To Travel
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Patrick Trefz joins us to discuss how primary cooking lessons from his mother and a missive of exploration from his father led to 30+ years of travel,...
505 - Adam Warden: AJW Surfboards | Part Two
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our final installment, AJW reminds us why it’s often preferable to not have a plan, how fasting for 10 days led to him catching the wave of his l...
505 - Adam Warden: AJW Surfboards | Part Two
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our final installment, AJW reminds us why it's often preferable to not have a plan, how fasting for 10 days led to him catching the wave of his lif...
504 - Adam Warden: AJW Surfboards | Part One
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Warden shares the early lesson from his father that gave him the tools to travel the world, how simply showing up nurtures opportunity, the benef...
504 - Adam Warden: AJW Surfboards | Part One
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Warden shares the early lesson from his father that gave him the tools to travel the world, how simply showing up nurtures opportunity, the benef...
503 - Clint Runyon: Runyon Surfboards
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Retired Marine Combat Photographer Clint Runyon shares how he discovered surfing while stationed on Camp Pendleton (Trestles adjacent), how an economi...
503 - Clint Runyon: Runyon Surfboards
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Retired Marine Combat Photographer Clint Runyon shares how he discovered surfing while stationed on Camp Pendleton (Trestles adjacent), how an economi...
502 - Alex "Superwolf" Villalobos: Round Two
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode Superwolf explains his journey from South Beach Miami’s disco scene, to Southern California’s surfboard factories, how Wavest...
502 - Alex "Superwolf" Villalobos: Round Two
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode Superwolf explains his journey from South Beach Miami's disco scene, to Southern California's surfboard factories, how Wavestorm le...
501 - Hank Warner: Part Two
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hank Warner returns to share the moment that inspired him to become a father, detail the dwindling profit margin of surfboards, recount the greatest s...
501 - Hank Warner: Part Two
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hank Warner returns to share the moment that inspired him to become a father, detail the dwindling profit margin of surfboards, recount the greatest s...
500 - Hank Warner: Part One
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
San Diego native, apprentice to board building pioneers worldwide, Godfather to pro surfers, 57 years of shaping, 30,000 boards deep, Hank Warner shar...
500 - Hank Warner: Part One
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
San Diego native, apprentice to board building pioneers worldwide, Godfather to pro surfers, 57 years of shaping, 30,000 boards deep, Hank Warner shar...
499 - Chris Ruddy
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Ruddy recounts his teenaged voyage from Hawaii to San Diego, the gift of access and opportunity given to him by Joe Roper, regifting it to Marci...
499 - Chris Ruddy
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Ruddy recounts his teenaged voyage from Hawaii to San Diego, the gift of access and opportunity given to him by Joe Roper, regifting it to Marci...
498 - Matt Parker: XOCoco
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Parker is partnered with Coco Ho on a new surfboard label, XOCoco, reimagining surfboard design for the female athlete. We're giving away an XOCo...
498 - Matt Parker: XOCoco
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Parker is partnered with Coco Ho on a new surfboard label, XOCoco, reimagining surfboard design for the female athlete. We're giving away an XOCo...
497 - Dick Van Straalen
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Iconic Queensland shaper Dick Van Straalen shares his origin story and details how living with dyslexia has informed his surfing and surfboard buildin...
497 - Dick Van Straalen
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Iconic Queensland shaper Dick Van Straalen shares his origin story and details how living with dyslexia has informed his surfing and surfboard buildin...
496 - Alex Banyay
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Laminations San Diego sander Alex Banyay details the inner workings of the most revered surfboard factories, quantifies the human costs of outsourced ...
496 - Alex Banyay
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Laminations San Diego sander Alex Banyay details the inner workings of the most revered surfboard factories, quantifies the human costs of outsourced ...
495 - Kian Egan: Westlife
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Westlife’s Kian Egan joins us to discuss his teenaged, rapid rise to pop music stardom, how discovering surfing allowed him reconnect with his core ...
495 - Kian Egan: Westlife
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Westlife's Kian Egan joins us to discuss his teenaged, rapid rise to pop music stardom, how discovering surfing allowed him reconnect with his core va...