Surf Splendor

491 - Drew Kampion

28 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In an apple orchard, on an island thirty miles north of Seattle, eight years removed from his last surf is where I found Drew Kampion. Author of six b...

490 - Kai Neville

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Era defining filmmaker Kai Neville joins us to discuss why the visual style he is known for is not his own, how Bruce Irons is to blame for the best c...

489 - Brenden Margieson

14 Dec 2023

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...

488 - Christian Beamish

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Surfer, writer, board builder, Christian Beamish joins to discuss surf adventuring through the hospices of the Navy, why the Simmons/Curren Keel might...

487 - Torren Martyn: Calypte

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After a year on the 35’ sailboat “Calypte”, Torren Martyn returns to discuss how his grandmother’s adventures 60 years ago led to this journey...

THANK YOU!

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Just a note, during Thanksgiving week here in the US, to express my deepest gratitude for giving me the opportunity to do this work. Happy Thanksgivin...

486 - Erik "Smelly" Sandin: NOFX & Pickle Stix

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After 40 years touring and drumming for one of the biggest punk bands on the planet, Smelly joins us to discuss his transition into surfboard shaping ...

485 - Eddy Garcia: Regeneration in Lahaina

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Community activist Eddy Garcia joins us to discuss his efforts to re-house victims of Lahaina’s fires, how developers have already taken advantage o...

484 - Bill Stewart: Part Two

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Adroit craftsmen Bill Stewart returns to discuss the elusive paradox of Gordon Clark, the stately humility of Phil Edwards, the effortless earnestness...

483 - Bill Stewart: Part One

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jovial raconteur Bill Stewart joins us to weave his tale from barefoot skiing in Kentucky, to fudge-making for Carnies in Michigan, to Shanghai'ing a ...

482 - Nat Young

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Era defining pioneer of the shortboard revolution, writer, World Champ, Nat Young joins us to discuss abandoning his animal aggression, reveals his fa...

481 - Matt Warshaw: Round 5

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Surfing's preeminent historian returns so that David can attempt to write Warshaw's EOS entry. Herein Warshaw recounts the first time being punched in...

480 - Bing Copeland

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Honoree of this weekend's Icons of Foam Tribute, Bing Copeland started Bing Surfboards in 1959. After sharing his first wave with Greg Noll and under ...

479 - Roger Hinds

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

2x Icons of Foam winner Roger Hinds joins us again to discuss how moving out at age 14 cultivated the work ethic to yield 50 years of board building, ...

478 - Brinkley Davies

21 Sep 2023

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Marine Biologist, freediver, surfer, Brinkley Davies joins us to discuss harnessing the power of social media to activate people's compassion for anim...

477 - Ellis Ericson

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Pro surfer, second generation board builder, Greenough acolyte and EPS advocate, Ellis Ericson joins us to discuss the inherent limitations of molded ...

476 - Lahaina Board Builder Joshua Weisfeld: JAW Surfboards

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Maui's Joshua Weisfeld shares the harrowing story of losing his home and factory while narrowly escaping the fires, gives insight into the rich board ...

475 - Shane Jones: Jonesea Wetsuits

01 Sep 2023

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Handmade, custom tailored, wetsuit designer Shane Jones joins us to discuss how youthful angst can be a catalyst to pursue your passion, why experienc...

473 - Billy Hamilton: Part Two

18 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Billy is back to discuss the difficulties of raising Laird, discovering Nazare, the benefits of psychedelics, and how his relationship with John Miliu...

472 - Billy Hamilton: Part One

11 Aug 2023

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Billy Hamilton joins us to discuss growing up in Laguna before the ocean was poisoned by detergents from civilization’s expansion, his early travels...

471 - Brett Barley

04 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Outer Banks' finest Vlogger joins us to discuss how he entered the surf world's awareness with a 10 at Pipe, how growing up alongside YouTube primed h...

470 - Paige Alms

26 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

2x Big Wave World Champ Paige Alms joins us to discuss the gift of her mother’s wanderlust, how restaurant work financed her surf career, the Jaws i...

469 - Bryce Young: Following The Fall Line

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Underexposed multidisciplinary talent Bryce Young joins us to chat about his new film, how Burch’s unique boards broke down perceptions of his own l...

468 - Matt George: In Deep

12 Jul 2023

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Polymath Matt George joins us to discuss 35 years of surf writing, why surfing fosters female power and male vulnerability, the dangers of the algorit...

467 - John Simon

07 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

22 year old surfboard shaper John Simon discusses the value of starting with a broom, developing his craft under the Trimcraft tutelage, how extreme d...

466 - Harrison Roach

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The current World Longboard Champ joins us to discuss the ecstasy and obligation that comes with achieving your life's goals, the virtue and burden of...

465 - Shaun Crowley: Shaun In Paradise

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

New Jersey's former grom phenom Shaun Crowley joins us to discuss returning to surfing after a decade hiatus, how to sell it all and relocate your lif...

464 - Jeff Johnson: Part Two

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Part Two, Jeff Johnson explains how he side-doored his way into becoming Patagonia’s first staff photographer, the toll of being sued by one of h...

463 - Jeff Johnson: Part One

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Adventurer Jeff Johnson joins us today to explain his path from ne'er-do-well skate teen to world class photographer; from stealing lumber to build sk...

462 - David Carson

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Apple called him "a pioneer with profound impact". Newsweek said he "changed the public face of graphic design". In 1991 David Carson redesigned Surfe...

461 - Ryan Hitzel: Roark

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Roark founder Ryan Hitzel joins us to discuss how his high-school notebook doodles led to a design job at Volcom, line-up hierarchy etiquette fortifie...

460 - Andrew Kidman: Big Sky Limited

19 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Kidman joins us to discuss how his enthusiasm for wave pools inspired his latest film, why he prefers terrible surf, Filipe’s distinct advant...

459 - Sean Doherty: 60 Years of Surfing World

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Surfing World publisher, Surfrider Chairman, Patagonia Head of Editorial, author, Sean Doherty joins us to discuss the stories behind the 60th anniver...

458 - Ben Freeston: Magic Seaweed Founder

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Surfline's Vice Prez of Product and Innovation joins us to discuss how he went from apathetic student to surf forecast savant, boot-strapping a busin...

457 - Chris Malloy: Part Two

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's show Chris discusses the unlikely inspiration for his first film, how Yvon Chouinard's friendship has influenced his path, the freedom in k...

456 - Chris Malloy: Part One

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Professional surfer turned filmmaker Chris Malloy joins us to discuss how a singular lesson from his father became his career missive, the gift he gav...

455 - Dane Gudauskas

14 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dane Gudauskas joins us to discuss how to unlock peak performance in midlife, how riding finless kookboxes has informed his new skate-inspired board d...

454 - Rosemari Reimers Rice

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Early California surf pioneer Rosemari Reimers Rice joins us to discuss growing up in the hub of surfboard manufacturing in the early 50s, being the f...

453 - Ward Coffey

31 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s show, Santa Cruz board builder Ward Coffey explains why small is beautiful, how COVID surfers are altering sacred lineups, how his dad’...

452 - Jason Burnett: Jay Surfboards

24 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the fringe, burgeoning surf culture along the North Sea coast of Scotland, Jason Burnett has become one of the regions first board builders. For 8 ...

451 - Kurtis Woodin: Woodin Surfboards

17 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Oceanside board builder Kurtis Woodin joins us to outline how he leveraged the COVID boom to build a factory and scale up production while still maint...

450 - Mike Prickett

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Emmy winning North Shore photographer Mike Prickett joins us to discuss how he'll be chasing major swell events to bring us live streaming free surf s...

449 - Corey Graham

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"The Willy Wonka of Torquay", board builder Corey Graham joins us to discuss growing up in a factory with a pioneer board builder as a father, how foa...

448 - Troy Eckert

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Troy Eckert joins us to discuss his role is helping build a billion dollar surf brand and the consternation of walking away from it, why self turmoil ...

447 - Luke Shepardson

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On Sunday January 22nd the most prestigious surf event on the planet took place for only the 10th time ever. In historic swell conditions, The Eddie A...

446 - Jason Baffa: Chasing Waves

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Baffa returns to discuss 20 years of filmmaking, how character always informs surf style, how his earliest goals remain present in his new serie...

445 - Felipe Pomar: Part Two

12 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Felipe Pomar returns to outline surfing's birthplace in Peru dating back 5000 years, how being of service to your community will help you surf till 10...

444 - Felipe Pomar: Part One

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

1965 World Surfing Champion Felipe Pomar joins us to discuss lessons he's learned from 66 years of big wave riding, why he stopped drinking 60 years a...

443 - Terrence Martin: Get Away If You Can

29 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Writer/Director Terrence Martin joins us today to discuss the seven year journey to make his latest film, how he got Ed Harris to co-star, funding the...

442 - Joel Tudor

21 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nine months after being suspended, 3x World Longboard Champ Joel Tudor breaks his silence to detail precisely why the WSL has obfuscated their reason ...

441 - Lane Davey

18 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Pipeline stalwart, B-Girl, and college professor Lane Davey joins us today to discuss braving Pipeline in the early 90s, creating the first female boa...

Art Brewer: The Plug w/Justin Jay

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we celebrate the life of Art Brewer by introducing you to The Plug w/Justin Jay. Justin has been a featured guest on Surf Splendor twice (episod...

440 - Clark Little

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s we chat with superstar photographer Clark Little about his origin story, why he gave up surfing, how he became friends with the prince of...

439 - Matt Warshaw

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Warshaw is back to discuss how the thrill of surfing has been replaced by the thrill of archiving surf history, the single hippest surfer of all time,...

438 - Paul Surf, Rockaway, NY

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Designer and board builder Paul Schmidt joins us to discuss his unconventional entry into board building, failing forward, the loneliness and freedom ...

437 - CJ Nelson

11 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Champion longboarder, designer, entrepreneur CJ Nelson joins us to discuss being a regrettable influence on youth, the perils and privilege of growing...

BONUS - Heart and Stoke with Ben Gravy

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We just want to point your attention to another great podcast. If you like Surf Splendor, you'll love Surf Stories, produced by our friends at The Flo...

436 - Jesse Billauer

04 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

World Champ surfer and Life Rolls On founder Jesse Billauer joins us to discuss the vital importance of physical touch, his streak of defying doctor's...

435 - Parker Coffin

26 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Parker Coffin joins us to discuss metrics used to measure success for a modern professional free surfer, the moment he chose happiness over competitio...

434 - The Shaper's Shack: Part Four

14 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Shaper Shack is a four part series featuring some of Australia’s finest surfboard shapers. From inventing the Thruster, to developing renewable ...

433 - The Shaper's Shack: Part Three

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Shaper's Shack is a four part series featuring some of Australia’s finest surfboard shapers. From inventing the Thruster, to developing renewabl...

432 - The Shaper's Shack: Part Two

09 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Shaper Shack is a four part series featuring some of Australia’s finest surfboard shapers. From inventing the Thruster, to developing renewable ...

431 - The Shaper's Shack: Part One

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Introducing The Shaper's Shack, a four part series featuring some of Australia’s finest surfboard shapers. From inventing the Thruster, to developin...

430 - Donald Brink: Mick's Tape

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Brink joins us to discuss the challenge of building a

429 - Darren Handley: DHD Surfboards

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Darren Handley details his first encounters with Stephanie Gilmore and Mick Fanning, he explains the challenges of scaling his bu...

428 - Shannon Hughes

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Shannon Hughes joins us to discuss how philanthropic work at Jeffrey's Bay lead to her commentating for the WSL, how to compartmentalize on-air anxiet...

427 - Brad Gerlach's Homecoming

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Brad Gerlach joins us to discuss how Olympic diving informed his surf style, his realization that he has over-surfed nearly ever wave in his life, he ...

426 - Victor Bernardo

02 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Pro surf phoenix Victor Bernardo joins us to discuss the unexpected new chapter in his career, being deported and separated from his wife for five mon...

425 - Laurie Towner: Slow Lane

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Laurie Towner is a product of, victim of, and again beneficiary of the surf industry boom and bust. Today he tells us about the early glory days, the ...

424 - Greg MacGillivray's Five Summer Stories

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Academy Award nominated documentary filmmaker joins us to discuss his new memoir, the 50th anniversary of his seminal surf film, working with Stan...

423 - Dario Phillips, co-founder of Slowtide

10 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Surf industry stalwart Dario Phillips joins us to discuss lessons learned from within big surf brands during the boom years, how to bootstrap a concep...

422 - Chris Shiflett of The Foo Fighters

05 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Chris Shiflett joins us to discuss whether music can be objectively bad, why you ought never foist your preference...

421 - Debbie Gordon: G & S Surfboards

27 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The story of Gordon and Smith surfboard closely mirrors the story of surfing in Southern California. The brand is credited with introducing the first ...

420 - Jeff & Ryan Hurley

20 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff & Ryan Hurley join us to discuss sharing their childhood bedroom with Occy and Sunny, lessons learned from their father's big gamble, the art of ...

419 - Steve Pezman: 50 Years of Surf Writing

13 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Publisher Steve Pezman joins us to discuss his new book, how to succeed in print publishing in 2022, why modern surfing needs more counter-culture fig...

418 - Sterling Spencer: Act Two

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sterling Spencer returns to discuss the dark repercussions of his brain injury, his path through recovery, how his audience has given him purpose, the...

417 - Dane Hantz: Restorative Intermission

22 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dane Hantz returns to discuss withdrawing Vulcan Surfboards from the market, how the shaping machine is enabling an authoritative archiving of surfboa...

416 - Dick Metz: Part Five

15 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dick Metz returns to discuss a new documentary featuring his return to South Africa to relive and revisit the journey that inspired The Endless Summer...

415 - Sasha Jane Lowerson

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sasha Jane Lowerson made international news last month for winning Women's Longboard Title's in West Oz, not for the feat itself, but for the fact tha...

414 - Dylan Graves

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Pro surfer turned media man Dylan Graves is now using his popular Vlog to dissect social dilemma's that surf media historically has willfully ignored....

413 - Benji Weatherley

26 May 2022

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Self proclaimed "pro surf fraud", Benji Weatherley joins us to chat about being cancelled by the WSL, his regrettable compulsion for making excuses, h...

412 - Jon Pyzel

18 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jon Pyzel joins us from Bali to discuss JJF's one-universal-board theory, the value of growing a business slower than its potential, why he keeps suc...

411 - Drew Brophy

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Artist Drew Brophy catapulted to surf world fame in the 90s by when his artwork adorned the boards that sparked a cultural movement. He parlayed that ...

410 - Wayne Rich

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wayne Rich is an International Surfboard Builder Hall of Famer and a 2x Icons of Foam winner. In this episode Wayne details his childhood in Hermosa B...

409 - Waterman filmmaker Isaac Halasima

20 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Waterman, the award winning Duke Kahanamoku documentary hit theaters last week. Today filmmaker Isaac Halasima discusses Duke's extraordinary life, ho...

408 - Jonathan Wayne Freeman

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Surf lampooner Jonathan Wayne Freeman joins us to recount his fast rise to Instagram stardom, warn about the perils of pretending to be a manly man, o...

407 - Zoltan Torkos: The Surfing Magician

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The fourth generation magician, surfing's kickflip pioneer, and Santa Cruz stalwart regales us with stories of having Barney as a neighbor, how expect...

406 - Greg Jacobs: Campsite Media House

01 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Greg Jacobs sits at the nexus of surf content distribution. The top filmmakers in surf rely on him to ensure their work finds its way to you, regardle...

405 - WaterWays Founder, Sean Murphy

23 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Murphy ditched the suit and tie and the weight of his parent's expectations to follow a pipe dream. His life experience uniquely positioned him t...

404 - Stephen Cooney: UNEARTHED

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen Cooney was raised on the Northern Beaches of Sydney in the 50s and 60s. At the age of 16, Albe Falzon invited him to Bali to surf in his upcom...

403 - Jamie Brisick: SOUNDINGS

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The always lovely Jamie Brisick returns to tell us about his foray into podcast hosting, dating in his 50s, the status of Westerly, and how to maintai...

402 - Albe Falzon

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This month marks the 50th anniversary of the seminal surf film Morning Of The Earth. Filmmaker Albe Falzon joins us to the films recently found footag...

401 - Mark Cunningham

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ehukai lifeguard, greatest bodysurfer of all time, friend to all, Mark Cunningham joins us to discuss amphibious life, the greatest to ever ride Pipe,...

400 - Selema Masekela Welcomes 50

09 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been 2 years since our last one-on-one with Selema Masekela. In that time he’s reversed aged, launched a clothing brand, a book, a podcast, a...

399 - Stab Mag's Michael Ciaramella

04 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Stab's resident surfboard reviewer, writer, and content wrangler Michael Ciaramella joins us to detail his first-ever sessions at Pipe and Waimea. He ...

398 - Brad Gerlach and Team Snapt4

27 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Brad Gerlach hosts a chat with the winner and winning team of the Da Hui Backdoor Shootout, Snapt4's Mason Ho, Parker Coffin, Barron Mamiya, Benji Bra...

397 - Stu Kenson

21 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

San Diego board builder Stu Kenson has built boards for decades, with Rusty, for Joel Tudor, with JS, and all the while for his own SK Shapes label. T...

396 - Arthur Rashkovan

14 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Israel's burgeoning surf scene centers around Tel Aviv where Arthur Rashkovan discovered surfing and now runs Klinika Surf Shop. Today he explains the...

395 - Alex Gray: Quarantined at Cloudbreak

07 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alex Gray spent 8 months of quarantine on Namotou and Tavarua as one of the only surfers with full access to Cloudbreak. Today he tells the story and ...

394 - A Pod Party

31 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The whole gang is together to reflect on 2021, make bold predictions for 2022 and hold one another accountable for their New Year's resolutions. Join ...