Surf Splendor
Episodes
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
393 - Jim Hogan
24 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Former pro surfer, elite level coach and mentor Jim Hogan joins us to talk about rise, fall, and recent qualification of Carlos Munoz, the value of di...
393 - Jim Hogan
24 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Former pro surfer, elite level coach and mentor Jim Hogan joins us to talk about rise, fall, and recent qualification of Carlos Munoz, the value of di...
392 - Greg Webber
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Board builder and inventor Greg Webber joins us to discuss designing on the fringe, infighting in the wave pool biz, and how Webber Reefs will not onl...
392 - Greg Webber
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Board builder and inventor Greg Webber joins us to discuss designing on the fringe, infighting in the wave pool biz, and how Webber Reefs will not onl...
391 - Matt Warshaw
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Original Z-Boy, part of the greatest surf team ever, Oxford English Dictionary consultant, and surfing's foremost historian Matt Warshaw joins us to w...
391 - Matt Warshaw
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Original Z-Boy, part of the greatest surf team ever, Oxford English Dictionary consultant, and surfing's foremost historian Matt Warshaw joins us to w...
390 - Maurice Cole: Part Two
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
MC returns to discuss the aftermath from our last chat, Sunny Garcia, the concept of “sustainability” in surfboards, searching for his birthfather...
390 - Maurice Cole: Part Two
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
MC returns to discuss the aftermath from our last chat, Sunny Garcia, the concept of "sustainability" in surfboards, searching for his birthfather, an...
389 - Maurice Cole
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode Maurice Cole contemplates recent tragedy and candidly laments compromising his integrity to chase business goals. He explores the...
389 - Maurice Cole
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode Maurice Cole contemplates recent tragedy and candidly laments compromising his integrity to chase business goals. He explores the c...
388 - Izzy Paskowitz
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Israel "Izzy" Paskowitz discusses growing up with 8 siblings in a 24 foot camper, the blessings and limitations of his father's rigorous ideology, how...
388 - Izzy Paskowitz
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Israel "Izzy" Paskowitz discusses growing up with 8 siblings in a 24 foot camper, the blessings and limitations of his father's rigorous ideology, how...
387 - The Drop: Thad Ziolkowski
13 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Author Thad Ziolkowski joins us to discuss surfing's sordid history with drugs and alcohol, how surfing triggers behavioral addiction's physiology and...
387 - The Drop: Thad Ziolkowski
13 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Author Thad Ziolkowski joins us to discuss surfing's sordid history with drugs and alcohol, how surfing triggers behavioral addiction's physiology and...
386 - Derek Dunfee: Waking Up In The Sea
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In December of 2012 Derek Dunfee was found floating unconscious 100 miles to sea, nearly 20 minutes after suffering a horrendous wipeout at Cortes Ban...
386 - Derek Dunfee: Waking Up In The Sea
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In December of 2012 Derek Dunfee was found floating unconscious 100 miles to sea, nearly 20 minutes after suffering a horrendous wipeout at Cortes Ban...
385 - Jon Roseman
26 Oct 2021
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...
385 - Jon Roseman
26 Oct 2021
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...
384 - Mickey Munoz: Part 2
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In our 2nd and final installment, Mickey Munoz tells us about his work stunt doubling for Sandra Dee in the film Gidget, his involvement with Surftech...
384 - Mickey Munoz: Part 2
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In our 2nd and final installment, Mickey Munoz tells us about his work stunt doubling for Sandra Dee in the film Gidget, his involvement with Surftech...
383 - Mickey Munoz: Part One
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Southern Californian icon, board builder, Gidget stunt double, professional surfer, all around surf pioneer Mickey Munoz joins us to tell about the so...
383 - Mickey Munoz: Part One
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Southern Californian icon, board builder, Gidget stunt double, professional surfer, all around surf pioneer Mickey Munoz joins us to tell about the so...
382 - Jeff Timpone & The Gillespie
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With 50 years of board building experience, Maui's Jeff Timpone continues to innovate, both with construction and design. He joins us to discuss the v...
382 - Jeff Timpone & The Gillespie
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With 50 years of board building experience, Maui's Jeff Timpone continues to innovate, both with construction and design. He joins us to discuss the v...
381 - Torren Martyn
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Torren Martyn joins us to discuss his sojourn from Scotland to West Africa, his new found celebrity, the anti-Vlog, the fine line that separates explo...
381 - Torren Martyn
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Torren Martyn joins us to discuss his sojourn from Scotland to West Africa, his new found celebrity, the anti-Vlog, the fine line that separates explo...
380 - Derek Hynd & the Hyndline
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode Tyler Breuer talks with Derek Hynd replicating his life's quiver, The Ultimate Surfer, having his life's material possessions vanqu...
380 - Derek Hynd & the Hyndline
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode Tyler Breuer talks with Derek Hynd replicating his life's quiver, The Ultimate Surfer, having his life's material possessions vanqu...
379 - Andrew Cotton
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Plumber turned professional big wave surfer Andrew Cotton talks about being rescued by helicopter at Mullaghmore, breaking his back at Nazare, how to ...
379 - Andrew Cotton
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Plumber turned professional big wave surfer Andrew Cotton talks about being rescued by helicopter at Mullaghmore, breaking his back at Nazare, how to ...
378 - Akila Aipa: Round Two
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Akila returns to discuss why big swells coincide with big losses, how increased demand can actually threaten a small business, why Twins hold perfect ...
378 - Akila Aipa: Round Two
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Akila returns to discuss why big swells coincide with big losses, how increased demand can actually threaten a small business, why Twins hold perfect ...
377 - IPD: Mark Simpson & Seth McKinney
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
SUPPORT As the surf industry has largely disbanded, talented and experienced former big surf brand stalwarts are positioned to reengineer surf clothin...
377 - IPD: Mark Simpson & Seth McKinney
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
SUPPORT As the surf industry has largely disbanded, talented and experienced former big surf brand stalwarts are positioned to reengineer surf clothin...
376 - Tim Crozier: Blackbird Surfboards
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Boardbuilder Tim Crozier talks about the inherent rewards of kindness, gleaning insights from each of the Icons of Foam, how to "stay small and keep i...
376 - Tim Crozier: Blackbird Surfboards
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Boardbuilder Tim Crozier talks about the inherent rewards of kindness, gleaning insights from each of the Icons of Foam, how to "stay small and keep i...
375 - Kelly Slater x Brad Gerlach
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
SUBSCRIBE In today's show Brad Gerlach interviews Kelly Slater about the Olympics, the strengths and limitations of Gabriel, JJF, Italo, and Kanoa, To...
375 - Kelly Slater x Brad Gerlach
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
SUBSCRIBE In today's show Brad Gerlach interviews Kelly Slater about the Olympics, the strengths and limitations of Gabriel, JJF, Italo, and Kanoa, To...
374 - Mike Whisnant
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
SUBSCRIBE 3x Surf Expo Shape-Off winner, 30 year board builder, Atlantic Beach lifer, Mike Whisnant joins us to discuss how he's leveraged the challen...
374 - Mike Whisnant
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
SUBSCRIBE 3x Surf Expo Shape-Off winner, 30 year board builder, Atlantic Beach lifer, Mike Whisnant joins us to discuss how he's leveraged the challen...
373 - Rich Harbour of Harbour Surfboards
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Harbour Surfboards was my home surf shop growing up, so you can imagine the honor it was for me to record this conversation with Rich Harbour in 2013....
373 - Rich Harbour of Harbour Surfboards
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Harbour Surfboards was my home surf shop growing up, so you can imagine the honor it was for me to record this conversation with Rich Harbour in 2013....
372 - Garrett McNamara
14 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Big wave surfer, 8x Guinness Record holder Garrett McNamara is our guest today. He's also the star of the new HBO docu-series "100 Foot Wave". Today w...
372 - Garrett McNamara
14 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Big wave surfer, 8x Guinness Record holder Garrett McNamara is our guest today. He's also the star of the new HBO docu-series "100 Foot Wave". Today w...
371 - Pat O'Connell: Florence Marine X
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
SUPPORT Film star, pro surfer, marketing exec, WSL SVP, and now brand president, Pat O'Connell joins us to discuss why 2021 is a cornerstone year for ...
371 - Pat O'Connell: Florence Marine X
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
SUPPORT Film star, pro surfer, marketing exec, WSL SVP, and now brand president, Pat O'Connell joins us to discuss why 2021 is a cornerstone year for ...
370 - Tim Dinofa: Raising Cruz
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
SUBSCRIBE Father of 11 year old surf star Cruz Dinofa, Tim joins us to discuss how to cultivate talent without breeding expectation, how to partner wi...
370 - Tim Dinofa: Raising Cruz
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
SUBSCRIBE Father of 11 year old surf star Cruz Dinofa, Tim joins us to discuss how to cultivate talent without breeding expectation, how to partner wi...
369 - Surfline CEO, Kyle Laughlin
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
SUPPORT After a decade at Disney and Amazon, first time CEO Kyle Laughlin joins Surfline as part of a $30 million investment to bolster their 35 year...
369 - Surfline CEO, Kyle Laughlin
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
SUPPORT After a decade at Disney and Amazon, first time CEO Kyle Laughlin joins Surfline as part of a $30 million investment to bolster their 35 year...
368 - The Dream Fish Twin by Roger Hinds Surfboards
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we review and discuss the Dream Fish Twin with Roger Hinds; an alternative shortboard featuring a swallow tail and two fins that are separated b...
368 - The Dream Fish Twin by Roger Hinds Surfboards
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we review and discuss the Dream Fish Twin with Roger Hinds; an alternative shortboard featuring a swallow tail and two fins that are separated b...
367 - Ryan Scanlon, founder of NeedEssentials
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Scanlon joins us to discuss the value of sabbaticals, how singular focus allows you to multi-task, the benefit of diversity in business, and why ...
367 - Ryan Scanlon, founder of NeedEssentials
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Scanlon joins us to discuss the value of sabbaticals, how singular focus allows you to multi-task, the benefit of diversity in business, and why ...
366 - Post-Script: Rip Curl Narrabeen Classic
25 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Post-Script, a brief yet thorough overview of each event on the WSL championship tour. Today, a recap of event #3 of the 2021 season, ...
366 - Post-Script: Rip Curl Narrabeen Classic
25 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Post-Script, a brief yet thorough overview of each event on the WSL championship tour. Today, a recap of event #3 of the 2021 season, ...
365 - Post-Script: Rip Curl Newcastle Cup
16 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Post-Script, a brief yet thorough overview of each event on the WSL championship tour. Today, a recap of event #2 of the 2021 season, ...
365 - Post-Script: Rip Curl Newcastle Cup
16 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Post-Script, a brief yet thorough overview of each event on the WSL championship tour. Today, a recap of event #2 of the 2021 season, ...
364 - Derek Hynd
09 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Derek Hynd is rebuilding his life's quiver (Hyndline) and he's 15 years deep into riding FFFF (fins free for the layperson). In today's episode he tel...
364 - Derek Hynd
09 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Derek Hynd is rebuilding his life's quiver (Hyndline) and he's 15 years deep into riding FFFF (fins free for the layperson). In today's episode he tel...
363 - AFTCO's Bill and Casey Shedd
02 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bill & Casey Shedd join us to discuss the difference between environmental protection vs conservation, how to grow a business for 60 years through gen...
363 - AFTCO's Bill and Casey Shedd
02 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bill & Casey Shedd join us to discuss the difference between environmental protection vs conservation, how to grow a business for 60 years through gen...
362 - Connor O'Leary
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
While the vast majority of his competitors are quarantined in Sydney, Connor O'Leary is running mock heats at Newy and tuning boards. He joins us to c...
362 - Connor O'Leary
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
While the vast majority of his competitors are quarantined in Sydney, Connor O'Leary is running mock heats at Newy and tuning boards. He joins us to c...
361 - Sage Erickson
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sage Erickson is on day 9, quarantined in Sydney. She candidly reflects on her fear of Pipeline and the delicate balance of enjoying professional surf...
361 - Sage Erickson
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sage Erickson is on day 9, quarantined in Sydney. She candidly reflects on her fear of Pipeline and the delicate balance of enjoying professional surf...
360 - Conner Coffin
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of In The Q. Conner Coffin is quarantined in Sydney, preparing to compete at Newcastle. He explains how to transition out of life long relation...
360 - Conner Coffin
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of In The Q. Conner Coffin is quarantined in Sydney, preparing to compete at Newcastle. He explains how to transition out of life long relation...
359 - Lakey Peterson
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Quarantined in a Sydney hotel room, Lakey Peterson explains how she's adapting to the uncertainty of the '21 season, how she's prepped for 8' Teahupo'...
359 - Lakey Peterson
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Quarantined in a Sydney hotel room, Lakey Peterson explains how she's adapting to the uncertainty of the '21 season, how she's prepped for 8' Teahupo'...
358 - Black Sand Surf
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we reassess the Aloha Spirit, examine the inherit reward ingrained in the act of surfing, and analyze who is allowed privilege to that benefit; ...
358 - Black Sand Surf
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we reassess the Aloha Spirit, examine the inherit reward ingrained in the act of surfing, and analyze who is allowed privilege to that benefit; ...
357 - 30x30: Wildcoast's Zach Plopper
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
30x30 is the environmental initiative that the WSL has been asking you to sign. Former pro surfer and associate director at Wildcoast, Zach Plopper, j...
357 - 30x30: Wildcoast's Zach Plopper
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
30x30 is the environmental initiative that the WSL has been asking you to sign. Former pro surfer and associate director at Wildcoast, Zach Plopper, j...
356 - The Twinsman by Album Surfboards
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we review and discuss the Twinsman with Matt Parker of Album Surfboards; an alternative shortboard featuring two fins and a wing into a rounded ...
356 - The Twinsman by Album Surfboards
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we review and discuss the Twinsman with Matt Parker of Album Surfboards; an alternative shortboard featuring two fins and a wing into a rounded ...
355 - Peter Mel
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Big wave icon Peter Mel discusses his monumental Maverick's ride, being rescued by his son, the prospect of one's best wave being behind them, and ush...
355 - Peter Mel
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Big wave icon Peter Mel discusses his monumental Maverick's ride, being rescued by his son, the prospect of one's best wave being behind them, and ush...
354 - Vaughan Deadly
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Free Scrubber director, Swellian, magazine man, Vaughan Blakey (aka Deadly) joins the podcast today to discuss life lesson's learned from Tom Curren, ...
354 - Vaughan Deadly
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Free Scrubber director, Swellian, magazine man, Vaughan Blakey (aka Deadly) joins the podcast today to discuss life lesson's learned from Tom Curren, ...
353 - Britt Merrick, Part Two
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Britt Merrick returns to discuss his new role as CEO of Channel Islands Surfboards and how he rallied the employees and team riders to buy back the co...
353 - Britt Merrick, Part Two
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Britt Merrick returns to discuss his new role as CEO of Channel Islands Surfboards and how he rallied the employees and team riders to buy back the co...
352 - Ben Aipa, Rest In Peace
21 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Innovative board builder, coach, father figure to countless youths, Ben Aipa passed away on January 15th due to complications suffered from a heart at...
352 - Ben Aipa, Rest In Peace
21 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Innovative board builder, coach, father figure to countless youths, Ben Aipa passed away on January 15th due to complications suffered from a heart at...
351 - Jon LaLanne: Part Two
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We continue our conversation with Jon LaLanne who explains why he left Malibu, unpacks his career as a board builder and the design theory behind the ...
351 - Jon LaLanne: Part Two
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We continue our conversation with Jon LaLanne who explains why he left Malibu, unpacks his career as a board builder and the design theory behind the ...
350 - Jon LaLanne: Part One
29 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Board builder Jon LaLanne joins us to discuss how obstacles become ladders, the value of shame, the Gemini board design, and how to carve a unique lif...
350 - Jon LaLanne: Part One
29 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Board builder Jon LaLanne joins us to discuss how obstacles become ladders, the value of shame, the Gemini board design, and how to carve a unique lif...
349 - Post-Script: Billabong Pipe Masters
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Post-Script, a brief yet thorough overview of each event on the WSL championship tour. Today, a recap of the opening events of the 202...
349 - Post-Script: Billabong Pipe Masters
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Post-Script, a brief yet thorough overview of each event on the WSL championship tour. Today, a recap of the opening events of the 202...
348 - Andrew Kidman
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Filmmaker, writer, surfboard shaper Andrew Kidman joins us to discuss the delicate art of communicating surfboard design to water performance through ...
348 - Andrew Kidman
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Filmmaker, writer, surfboard shaper Andrew Kidman joins us to discuss the delicate art of communicating surfboard design to water performance through ...
347 - Stretch
11 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bill "Stretch" Riedel is today's guest. He discusses growing up in Malibu with Tom Morey and Mickey Munoz, the ocean accident that left his right side...
347 - Stretch
11 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bill "Stretch" Riedel is today's guest. He discusses growing up in Malibu with Tom Morey and Mickey Munoz, the ocean accident that left his right side...