Surf Stories
Episodes
Deep Spear with Cameron Kirkconnell
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cameron Kirkconnell @camkirkconnell sheds skin to scales when the moon is full or as soon as his toe touches saltwater. He holds his breath for thre...
The Saltcreek Kid with Pat O'Connell
02 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Pat O'Connell didn't touch saltwater until he was twelve and somehow became one of surfing's most beloved figures. A natural competitor, he represente...
Singular Soul with Jose Plaza
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Born and raised in Punta Hermosa, Peru, José Plaza grew up steeped in surf culture — his father Miguel was a pioneer wave rider in Peru and Hawaii ...
Singular Soul with Jose Plaza
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Born and raised in Punta Hermosa, Peru, José Plaza grew up steeped in surf culture — his father Miguel was a pioneer wave rider in Peru and Hawaii ...
Viva Peru with Miguel Tudela
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Miguel Tudela is one of Peru’s top professional surfers, known for his powerful style and consistency on the world stage. A standout in internationa...
Viva Peru with Miguel Tudela
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Miguel Tudela is one of Peru's top professional surfers, known for his powerful style and consistency on the world stage. A standout in international ...
Wave of a Lifetime with Otto Flores
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Otto Flores is a Puerto Rican surfer, ocean safety advocate, and environmental activist whose life has been shaped by the OCEAN. After beginning his c...
Wave of a Lifetime with Otto Flores
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Otto Flores is a Puerto Rican surfer, ocean safety advocate, and environmental activist whose life has been shaped by the OCEAN. After beginning his c...
Well Designed with John Moore
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
John Moore @bonfirebeachkids is a designer and co-founder of the sustainable apparel brand Outerknown, launched in 2015 with surfing legend Kelly Slat...
Well Designed with John Moore
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
John Moore @bonfirebeachkids is a designer and co-founder of the sustainable apparel brand Outerknown, launched in 2015 with surfing legend Kelly Slat...
End of the World with Julian Azulay
15 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Julian Azulay is an Argentine filmmaker, surfer, and environmental advocate best known as co-founder of Gauchos del Mar @gauchosdelmar. Alongside his...
End of the World with Julian Azulay
15 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Julian Azulay is an Argentine filmmaker, surfer, and environmental advocate best known as co-founder of Gauchos del Mar @gauchosdelmar. Alongside his ...
A Florida Family with Charley Baldwin
01 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We are honored to have longtime Florida surfer and shaper, Charley Baldwin @charleybrealtor, on the podcast, and as an added bonus, his daughter, Marc...
A Florida Family with Charley Baldwin
01 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We are honored to have longtime Florida surfer and shaper, Charley Baldwin @charleybrealtor, on the podcast, and as an added bonus, his daughter, Marc...
Wingnut with Robert Weaver
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Other than not sharing the derivation of the nickname, "Wingnut" @thewingnut is an open book with a candor and flow meant only for us folks in-the-k...
Wingnut with Robert Weaver
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Other than not sharing the derivation of the nickname, "Wingnut" @thewingnut is an open book with a candor and flow meant only for us folks in-the-k...
South Country with Glen Casey
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Glen Casey @glen_casey is an Australian surfer best known for his deep roots in surf culture and his raw, no-nonsense approach to riding waves. Growin...
South Country with Glen Casey
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Glen Casey @glen_casey is an Australian surfer best known for his deep roots in surf culture and his raw, no-nonsense approach to riding waves. Growin...
Trim with Ryan Lovelace
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Lovelace, known for blending timeless craftsmanship with progressive design, is based in California and Hawaii. His feature film, Almost Cut My H...
Trim with Ryan Lovelace
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Lovelace, known for blending timeless craftsmanship with progressive design, is based in California and Hawaii. His feature film, Almost Cut My H...
Wave Killer with Allen Sarlo
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Allen Sarlo, @allen_sarlo known as the “Wave Killer,” is a legendary surfer whose powerful, aggressive style helped define the early days of Venic...
Wave Killer with Allen Sarlo
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Allen Sarlo, @allen_sarlo known as the "Wave Killer," is a legendary surfer whose powerful, aggressive style helped define the early days of Venice Be...
Life's Rich Celluloid with Greg MacGillivray
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Live recording from the Rivian South Coast Theater in Laguna Beach on September 22, 2025: Greg MacGillivray @gregmacgillivray @macfreefilms is an ico...
Life's Rich Celluloid with Greg MacGillivray
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Live recording from the Rivian South Coast Theater in Laguna Beach on September 22, 2025: Greg MacGillivray @gregmacgillivray @macfreefilms is an icon...
Go By Yourself with Brad Gerlach
01 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brad Gerlach @waveki is one of surfing’s most dynamic and influential figures—a former world tour standout known for his explosive power, progress...
Go By Yourself with Brad Gerlach
01 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brad Gerlach @waveki is one of surfing's most dynamic and influential figures—a former world tour standout known for his explosive power, progressiv...
Bonzai Line with Takuji Masuda
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Surf Stories, we’re joined by filmmaker and surfer Takuji Masuda, director of BUNKER77, which captured the wild, short-lived lege...
Bonzai Line with Takuji Masuda
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Surf Stories, we're joined by filmmaker and surfer Takuji Masuda, director of BUNKER77, which captured the wild, short-lived legend...
Reverse Hairdryer with Laird Hamilton
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Laird Hamilton @lairdhamilton is widely regarded as one of the most innovative and fearless watermen of our time. A legendary big-wave surfer, pioneer...
Reverse Hairdryer with Laird Hamilton
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Laird Hamilton @lairdhamilton is widely regarded as one of the most innovative and fearless watermen of our time. A legendary big-wave surfer, pioneer...
Nicaraguan Heat with Dr. Jason Old, PhD
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jason Old is a surfer, historian, and storyteller who’s spent decades chasing waves and uncovering the deeper stories behind them. With a PhD in...
Nicaraguan Heat with Dr. Jason Old, PhD
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jason Old is a surfer, historian, and storyteller who's spent decades chasing waves and uncovering the deeper stories behind them. With a PhD in L...
Camping with Holly Beck
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pro surfer and entrepreneur Holly Beck joins us to share her incredible journey — from competing on the world tour to building Surfing With Amiga...
Camping with Holly Beck
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pro surfer and entrepreneur Holly Beck joins us to share her incredible journey — from competing on the world tour to building Surfing With Amiga...
Rolling In with Scott Smith
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From the pool to the ocean, Scott Smith’s journey has been anything but ordinary. A former water polo player turned filmmaker, Scott built his caree...
Rolling In with Scott Smith
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From the pool to the ocean, Scott Smith's journey has been anything but ordinary. A former water polo player turned filmmaker, Scott built his career ...
Atlantic and Beyond with Paul Prewitt
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Carrying the Florida flag, filmmaker and photographer Paul Prewitt captured unforgettable East Coast surf footage from 1985 to 1988—from West Palm B...
Atlantic and Beyond with Paul Prewitt
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Carrying the Florida flag, filmmaker and photographer Paul Prewitt captured unforgettable East Coast surf footage from 1985 to 1988—from West Palm B...
Making Waves with Lakey Peterson
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lakey Peterson is a professional surfer from Santa Barbara, California, known for her progressive aerial maneuvers and athletic approach to surfing. ...
Making Waves with Lakey Peterson
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lakey Peterson is a professional surfer from Santa Barbara, California, known for her progressive aerial maneuvers and athletic approach to surfing. ...
Laguna Gold with Richard Yelland
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Richard Yelland's Birth of the Endless Summer starring Dick Metz is a masterpiece. Cataloguing the inimitable journeyman's anecdotes, love affairs, a...
Laguna Gold with Richard Yelland
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Richard Yelland's Birth of the Endless Summer starring Dick Metz is a masterpiece. Cataloguing the inimitable journeyman's anecdotes, love affairs, an...
Shaping the Future with Robert Helphand and Tony Gentile
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The birth of Wave Tools became an instant curiosity when Robert Helphand and Tony Gentile interviewed Lance Collins for a different project back in 20...
Shaping the Future with Robert Helphand and Tony Gentile
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The birth of Wave Tools became an instant curiosity when Robert Helphand and Tony Gentile interviewed Lance Collins for a different project back in 20...
After the Journey with Ben Whyte and Ali Mancuso
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For those of you who didn't get to listen to Ben Whyte and Ali Mancuso on Episode 68 - Breaking Waves Sailing, don't fret, you can always go back and ...
After the Journey with Ben Whyte and Ali Mancuso
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For those of you who didn't get to listen to Ben Whyte and Ali Mancuso on Episode 68 - Breaking Waves Sailing, don't fret, you can always go back and ...
On a Rising Swell with Dan Reiter
17 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A writer first, Dan developed a love for surfing in the cold San Francisco water and turned heavily towards his move to Florida in his latest work On ...
On a Rising Swell with Dan Reiter
17 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A writer first, Dan developed a love for surfing in the cold San Francisco water and turned heavily towards his move to Florida in his latest work On ...
Child of Storms with Sam George
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sam George, surfer, writer, and filmmaker, has entertained readers and audiences with his gift of storytelling for years. The stories take many forms...
Child of Storms with Sam George
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sam George, surfer, writer, and filmmaker, has entertained readers and audiences with his gift of storytelling for years. The stories take many forms ...
The Machine with Greg Geiselman
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Greg Geiselman, an immigrant from the Bahamas, dropped out of a full-ride swimming scholarship as a result of a full-blown case of the surfing disease...
The Machine with Greg Geiselman
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Greg Geiselman, an immigrant from the Bahamas, dropped out of a full-ride swimming scholarship as a result of a full-blown case of the surfing disease...
Mountain Man with Kohl Christensen
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kohl Christensen figured out a way to chase waves and make a living, much like many of us do, only the waves he chases are about 6 times larger than t...
Mountain Man with Kohl Christensen
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kohl Christensen figured out a way to chase waves and make a living, much like many of us do, only the waves he chases are about 6 times larger than t...
Big Jim with Jim Morris
16 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Longtime New Smyrna Beach surfer, Jim Morris, joins us for a conversation about growing up brined and seasoned in Florida waters. He evolved into an...
Big Jim with Jim Morris
16 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Longtime New Smyrna Beach surfer, Jim Morris, joins us for a conversation about growing up brined and seasoned in Florida waters. He evolved into an...
Gulf of Lopez with Cory Lopez
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For Floridians, stepping up in critical, big waves is expected given the groundwork laid by Cory Lopez, among others. The hard yard gains came from P...
Gulf of Lopez with Cory Lopez
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For Floridians, stepping up in critical, big waves is expected given the groundwork laid by Cory Lopez, among others. The hard yard gains came from Pe...
A Good Run with Mitch Varnes
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mitch Varnes fused his passion for surfing and work ethic to make a career in public affairs with NASA and a career in surf journalism and athlete man...
A Good Run with Mitch Varnes
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mitch Varnes fused his passion for surfing and work ethic to make a career in public affairs with NASA and a career in surf journalism and athlete man...
By Feel and Design with Rob Machado
02 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Machado's career momentum strayed from some of his peers and led him off tour and toward brand ambassadorships with some incredible people and com...
By Feel and Design with Rob Machado
02 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Machado's career momentum strayed from some of his peers and led him off tour and toward brand ambassadorships with some incredible people and com...
The Shape of Things with Bob Campi
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For over 30 years, Emmy award winning photojournalist Bob Campi has been documenting news and entertainment from places like Afghanistan Iraq, The Mid...
The Shape of Things with Bob Campi
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For over 30 years, Emmy award winning photojournalist Bob Campi has been documenting news and entertainment from places like Afghanistan Iraq, The Mid...
Endless Summers with Alex Mecl
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Mecl, CEO and Executive Producer at Bruce Brown Films, discusses his early motivation to work with Bruce and his family to ensure Bruce's work is...
Endless Summers with Alex Mecl
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Mecl, CEO and Executive Producer at Bruce Brown Films, discusses his early motivation to work with Bruce and his family to ensure Bruce's work is...
The Surfinista with Bruce Reynolds
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thoreau said something like, "My friends have come unsought." Sometimes, when luck is on your side, a nice person will come into your life, and it jus...
The Surfinista with Bruce Reynolds
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thoreau said something like, "My friends have come unsought." Sometimes, when luck is on your side, a nice person will come into your life, and it jus...
NSB Born and Raised with Evan Geiselman
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From the skinny brine of Mosquito Lagoon to north beach’s relief at Ponce Inlet, Evan Geiselman has almost completed his back-to-the-sea, full-repti...
NSB Born and Raised with Evan Geiselman
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From the skinny brine of Mosquito Lagoon to north beach's relief at Ponce Inlet, Evan Geiselman has almost completed his back-to-the-sea, full-reptili...
Big R with Randy Richenberg
10 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Long-time shaper and Floridian, Randy Richenberg, joins us for a chat finally. A true technician in the practical nuances of fins, channel bottom, and...
Big R with Randy Richenberg
10 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Long-time shaper and Floridian, Randy Richenberg, joins us for a chat finally. A true technician in the practical nuances of fins, channel bottom, and...
Zip Line Fail with Matt and Brett Lundequam
02 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In 2012 during a Spring Break in Costa Rica, the Lundequam family checked a surf spot and opted for a zip line tour while the tide changed. Halfway ac...
Zip Line Fail with Matt and Brett Lundequam
02 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In 2012 during a Spring Break in Costa Rica, the Lundequam family checked a surf spot and opted for a zip line tour while the tide changed. Halfway ac...
Adventures of El Mucho with John Ashley
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In 1995, John Ashley set up camp at a left point in Baja, where he met Kevin, and the bromance began. Based out of Imperial Beach, John camped, surfed...
Adventures of El Mucho with John Ashley
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In 1995, John Ashley set up camp at a left point in Baja, where he met Kevin, and the bromance began. Based out of Imperial Beach, John camped, surfed...
Active Empire with Peter Townend
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Australian influence on American surfing, personified by the soul-arching Peter "PT" Townend, continues... PT talks early Florida competitions, Te...
Active Empire with Peter Townend
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Australian influence on American surfing, personified by the soul-arching Peter "PT" Townend, continues... PT talks early Florida competitions, Te...
Cooly Hand Luke with Luke Manning
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Luke Manning has been a resident of the Queensland/New South Wales borderlands since his early 20s. His daily labors involve all types of home remode...
Cooly Hand Luke with Luke Manning
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Luke Manning has been a resident of the Queensland/New South Wales borderlands since his early 20s. His daily labors involve all types of home remode...
Good Morning with Rusty Miller
01 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rusty Miller's early, regular foot surfing had competitive roots with Duke finals in '67 and '68, but quickly went brand ambassador with a national Ha...
Good Morning with Rusty Miller
01 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rusty Miller's early, regular foot surfing had competitive roots with Duke finals in '67 and '68, but quickly went brand ambassador with a national Ha...
The Hat Game with Bill Conner
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alabaman and Floridian, Bill Conner, started his career making leather sandals on the gold coast of Australia in the early 70s. At some point, he pivo...
The Hat Game with Bill Conner
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alabaman and Floridian, Bill Conner, started his career making leather sandals on the gold coast of Australia in the early 70s. At some point, he pivo...
"Oh, That's Different" with Simon Jones
03 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're happy to have factory kid, Simon Jones, join us for a conversation about his Sydney high school drop-out roots, to Bryon Bay, to finding the sha...
"Oh, That's Different" with Simon Jones
03 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're happy to have factory kid, Simon Jones, join us for a conversation about his Sydney high school drop-out roots, to Bryon Bay, to finding the sha...
Notes Over the Border with Scott Hulet
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Hulet, editor, author, and spring keeper, dives into some early, middle, and remaining days with a new book out. Flow Violento can be found for ...
Notes Over the Border with Scott Hulet
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Hulet, editor, author, and spring keeper, dives into some early, middle, and remaining days with a new book out. Flow Violento can be found for ...
Paddle Back Out with Shaun Tomson
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shaun Tomson won a world title in 1977 and began developing his skills as a speaker on topics of personal adversity, growth, and writing your code, yo...
Paddle Back Out with Shaun Tomson
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shaun Tomson won a world title in 1977 and began developing his skills as a speaker on topics of personal adversity, growth, and writing your code, yo...
On the Mat with Derek Hynd
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We find Derek Hynd, former professional surfer, writer, and shaper, at The Pass in Byron Bay after an email back and forth, the only way he communicat...
On the Mat with Derek Hynd
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We find Derek Hynd, former professional surfer, writer, and shaper, at The Pass in Byron Bay after an email back and forth, the only way he communicat...
Refuge To Be Found with Christian Beamish
01 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Christian Beamish, writer, shaper, and boat builder, shares some stories with John about shaping single fins, surfing inspirations, building a Shetlan...
Refuge To Be Found with Christian Beamish
01 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Christian Beamish, writer, shaper, and boat builder, shares some stories with John about shaping single fins, surfing inspirations, building a Shetlan...
On the Roark Road with Ryan Hitzel and Ryan Sirianni
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We have storytellers, and then, we have Ryan Hitzel and Ryan Sirianni, who have built a brand around travel tales and utilitarian, fashionable attire ...
On the Roark Road with Ryan Hitzel and Ryan Sirianni
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We have storytellers, and then, we have Ryan Hitzel and Ryan Sirianni, who have built a brand around travel tales and utilitarian, fashionable attire ...
Remote Fireside with Jeff Johnson
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Johnson is a surfer, published writer, climber, director, photographer, and storyteller. The climbs up El Capitan, life guarding on the North S...
Remote Fireside with Jeff Johnson
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Johnson is a surfer, published writer, climber, director, photographer, and storyteller. The climbs up El Capitan, life guarding on the North S...
Bucky and the Mad Clips with Travis Ajay
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Travis Ajay, aka Bucky Johnstone, Mad Dog McTavish, Nacho, Derek "Dynamite" Jones, discusses early web clips focused on the archetypes of surf comedy ...
Bucky and the Mad Clips with Travis Ajay
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Travis Ajay, aka Bucky Johnstone, Mad Dog McTavish, Nacho, Derek "Dynamite" Jones, discusses early web clips focused on the archetypes of surf comedy ...