Surf Splendor

494 - Darieus Legg: Stoker Machine

12 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode filmmaker Darieus Legg extolls the virtues and perils of being raised on a sailboat, explains how valuing external validation is ...

494 - Darieus Legg: Stoker Machine

12 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode filmmaker Darieus Legg extolls the virtues and perils of being raised on a sailboat, explains how valuing external validation is a ...

493 - Ryan Lynch: Timber Surf Co.

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We want to gift you a surfboard. Ryan Lynch is here to help. A thought leader in surfboard sustainability, the former Tesla engineer has focused his e...

493 - Ryan Lynch: Timber Surf Co.

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We want to gift you a surfboard. Ryan Lynch is here to help. A thought leader in surfboard sustainability, the former Tesla engineer has focused his e...

492 - Eden Saul: Dead Kooks

04 Jan 2024

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In today’s show Eden Saul joins us to explain why the mat is the most dynamic surf craft, how he planted Dead Kooks seeds globally for free while gl...

492 - Eden Saul: Dead Kooks

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's show Eden Saul joins us to explain why the mat is the most dynamic surf craft, how he planted Dead Kooks seeds globally for free while glea...

491 - Drew Kampion

28 Dec 2023

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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...

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

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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...

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

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Genre defining pro freesurfer of the 90s, Margo, joins us to discuss ushering pro surfing from cottage to corporate, humility gleaned while working as...

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...

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...

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, the pi...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 of ...

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...

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 ...

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

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

482 - Nat Young

19 Oct 2023

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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

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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...

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

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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 ...

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, ...

479 - Roger Hinds

27 Sep 2023

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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...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

475 - Shane Jones: Jonesea Wetsuits

01 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

472 - Billy Hamilton: Part One

11 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

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...

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...

470 - Paige Alms

26 Jul 2023

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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 inc...

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...

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 lim...

468 - Matt George: In Deep

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

468 - Matt George: In Deep

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 his...

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...

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...

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

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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...

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...

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 advantag...

459 - Sean Doherty: 60 Years of Surfing World

11 May 2023

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

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...

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 busine...

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...

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...

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

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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...

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

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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...

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

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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’...

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's Si...

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 ...

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...

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

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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...

450 - Mike Prickett

28 Feb 2023

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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...

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

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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 ...

448 - Troy Eckert

08 Feb 2023

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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...

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

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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...

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...

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...