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Beneath the Surface

76 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 18 ratings

BOTE Founder Corey Cooper and Photographer Sean Murphy get candid about the inner workings of the business, wild outdoor adventures, and stories behind the people and places that inspire them. It's real, it's gritty, and it's definitely unfiltered. Buckle up, because with Sean and Corey behind the mic it's always a wild ride.

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Bombardier

February 12, 2024 12:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MB

Welcome to the seventy-second installment of BOTE’s Beneath The Surface podcast. In this episode, Sean Murphy and the BOTE crew find themselves in Costa Rica for an epic spearfishing adventure with Sean Hascup, owner of Hascup Hunts International, and his brother, Noah. A behind-the-scenes look at the two day trip full of incredible fish and a new World Record, capped off with tattoos in the middle of a sushi restaurant.

Roam Wild

January 22, 2024 12:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MB

Welcome to the seventy-first installment of BOTE’s Beneath The Surface podcast. In this episode, the BOTE crew braves the Alaskan frontier to meet with BOTE Ambassador Tyler Bryan. Get the inside scoop on helicopter rides through blue-water glacier crevasses, the freshest salmon ceviche the BOTE Crew has ever had, and how the Marine Corps inspired Tyler to get into adventure photography.

BOTE Nation Spotlight: Heart Haven

August 21, 2023 16:00 - 10 minutes - 7.07 MB

Welcome to the seventieth installment of BOTE’s Beneath The Surface podcast. In this episode, Sean Murphy and the BOTE crew sit down for a chat with the dynamic star and BOTE Nation Select: Haven Nutt. Tune in as Southern hospitality takes center stage, with Haven sharing the behind-the-scenes story of her cookbook, her unwavering passion for fitness, and the captivating journey that led her to carve out a tranquil haven in the heart of Hartsville, TN – a slice of paradise known affectionate...

Josh Moody

July 14, 2023 16:00 - 14 minutes - 9.76 MB

Welcome to the sixty-ninth installment of BOTE’s Beneath The Surface podcast. In this episode, Sean Murphy and the BOTE crew meet with the new BOTE Ambassador and bass fishermen internet sensation: Josh Moody. They get the inside scoop on freshwater fishing tips, the backstory on how he stumbled upon his social media following, and his experience with fishing from the LONO + APEX•PD.

Gatorproof 10.0

July 07, 2023 14:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MB

Welcome to the sixty-eighth installment of BOTE’s Beneath The Surface podcast. In this episode, Sean Murphy, BOTE’s Photography Director, hosts a compelling conversation with Skye Bailey, BOTE’s Marketing Director, and Tyler Trant, BOTE’s Videographer. Together they reflect on the expansion of the KULA product line and the evolution of the iconic Gatorproof video, now reaching new heights with Gatorproof 10.0. So sit back, press play, and enjoy.

Stand Apart, Together

January 23, 2023 11:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MB

Welcome to the sixty-seventh installment of BOTE’s Beneath The Surface podcast.  In this episode, Wil Beaucher, BOTE’s Film Director, sits down with  Daniel Koval and Kristin Kuba, two top American freediving athletes based in Hawaii. They’re deep divers heading to the top of their game with a bright future ahead of them in the competitive arena. So sit back, press play, and enjoy.

Kentucky Road Trip

October 10, 2022 12:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MB

Welcome to the sixty-sixth installment of BOTE’s Beneath The Surface podcast. In this episode, Corey and crew sit down to recount their recent trip north to the Kentucky Adventure Trail. 4 guys. 4 bikes. 5 days. 12 total hours of sleep. 800 miles. 14 inches of rain, hail and snow. In other words, it was a "dumpster fire" as Corey recalls. So sit back, press play, and enjoy.

Built for Inflation

July 07, 2022 13:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MB

Welcome to the sixty-fifth installment of BOTE's Beneath The Surface podcast. In this episode, Corey and the guys sit down to discuss how BOTE has harnessed the power of pressure and tamed inflation. So sit back, hangout, press play, and enjoy.

Hangout Suite

April 20, 2022 15:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MB

Welcome to the sixty-fourth installment of BOTE’s Beneath The Surface podcast. In this episode, Corey and Sean sit down to dive into the details of BOTE’s newest unique category – The Hangout Suite. A collection of eight new badass products that will revolutionize the way you and your friends hang out on the water. They discuss the inspiration, innovation, and markets that brought the Hangout Suite to life. So sit back, hangout, press play, and enjoy.

Abalone Conservation

March 31, 2022 15:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MB

Welcome to the sixty-second installment of BOTE’s Beneath The Surface podcast. In this episode, Wil Beaucher, BOTE’s Film Director, sits down with Marine Ecologist, Tristin McHugh, to discuss what’s happening to the Abalone ecosystem in Northern California. So sit back, press play, and enjoy.

Abalone Artwork

March 31, 2022 15:00 - 12 minutes - 8.8 MB

Welcome to the sixty-third installment of BOTE’s Beneath The Surface podcast. Joining us from Hawaii, Will Beaucher, BOTE’s Film Director, meets with Artist, Danielle Burnside, to explore the inspiration and process behind her Abalone and seashell artwork. So sit back, press play, and enjoy.

Rackham Aero Evolution

February 28, 2022 22:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MB

Welcome to the sixty-first installment of BOTE’s Beneath The Surface podcast. In this episode, Corey and Rob are back on the mic to dive into the history and evolution of the Rackham Aero. Now compatible with the APEX•PD (Pedal Drive), the Rackham Aero 12'4" is a crossover paddle board/kayak hybrid. It’s a big deal. And we’re here to take you behind the scenes. So sit back, press play, and enjoy.

Behind the Scenes of No Quarter

November 12, 2021 12:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MB

Welcome to the sixtieth installment of BOTE’s Beneath The Surface podcast. In this episode, Sean sits down with Rob McAbee, BOTE Creative Director, and the BOTE crew to recount behind the scenes moments from the No Quarter production. Listen to these creative minds dissect what went into the filming from concept to production, plus fun stories in-between. Pull up a seat, press play, and have a laugh.

Juli Hernandez

October 18, 2021 11:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MB

Welcome to the fifty-ninth installment of BOTE’s Beneath The Surface podcast. In this episode, BOTE’s dynamic photography and videography duo, Sean Murphy and Tyler Trant, meet with new BOTE Ambassador and surfing legend, Juli Hernandez. They get the inside scoop on Juli’s time on ABC’s show, The Ultimate Surfer, plus some insight into how she discovered BOTE and her experience with inflatable SUPs. So sit back, press play, and enjoy.

Campfire Stories

September 27, 2021 12:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MB

Welcome to the fifty-eighth installment of BOTE's Beneath The Surface podcast. In this episode, Sean is joined by a few of the BOTE crew to recount some particularly hilarious SUP camping stories. Plus, a look into how trips unfold when you’re prepared vs. underprepared. Pull up a seat, press play, and have a laugh.

Rain or Shine

September 20, 2021 11:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MB

Welcome to the fifty-seventh installment of BOTE’s Beneath The Surface podcast. In this episode, BOTE’s Director of Photography, Sean Murphy sits down with longtime BOTE Ambassador, Sean Strahlo, to talk all things SUP fishing. Strahlo gives us the rundown of his preferred set up for inshore vs. offshore fishing, common misconceptions, and a look into the fishing scene on the east coast of Florida. So sit back, press play, and enjoy.

Wet Flies and Blue Skies

September 07, 2021 16:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MB

Welcome to the fifty-sixth installment of BOTE’s Beneath The Surface podcast. In this episode, Sean sits down to talk with BOTE Ambassador, Ian Provo, and his brother Neil Provo. As all-around outdoorsmen, this duo doesn’t miss a beat on land or water. So sit back, press play, and enjoy.

SUP Fly Fishing

August 25, 2021 21:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MB

Welcome to the fifty-fifth installment of BOTE's Beneath The Surface podcast. In this episode, Rob joins Sean and Corey to talk about fly fishing culture, SUP fly fishing and where they enjoy fly fishing. So sit back, press play, and enjoy.

SUP Surfing

August 11, 2021 19:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MB

Welcome to the fifty-fourth installment of BOTE's Beneath The Surface podcast. In this episode, we cover SUP surfing tips, tricks, and etiquette. And of course look back on our favorite surfing spots over the years. Under the right conditions, patience and time on the water, you can learn to surf utilizing multiple boards in the BOTE line-up. So sit back, press play, and enjoy.

Daedalus

July 26, 2021 13:00 - 21 minutes - 15.3 MB

Welcome to the fifty-third installment of BOTE’s Beneath The Surface podcast. In this edition of The Sean & Tyler Road Show, BOTE’s dynamic video and photo duo travel to visit two of BOTE’s newer ambassadors: Jennifer Adler and Ian Segebarth. Sean sits down with these two hardcore adventurers and explorers to learn more about how they incorporate BOTE into their lives. So sit back, press play, and enjoy.

Darkroom: Unfiltered

July 20, 2021 12:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MB

Welcome to the fifty-second installment of BOTE’s Beneath The Surface podcast. If you want the unvarnished, sometimes weird, story . . . you know our podcasts are the place to go. Corey, Sean, and Pete take you down memory lane into the history of the Darkroom. So sit back, press play, and enjoy.

BTS: Miami-Dade

July 15, 2021 12:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MB

Welcome to the fifty-first installment of BOTE’s Beneath The Surface podcast. From South Beach, Miami to high-grass swamp land sprinkled with alligators in the Everglades, Sean’s traveling with some interesting people and stopping off to hang out with some equally interesting area residents. This week, Sean sits down with Wil Beaucher (director and producer of the Beneath The Surface video series) to revisit their time. So sit back, press play, and enjoy.

Drew Chicone: Author. Fly fishing guru. Family man.

July 07, 2021 13:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MB

Welcome to the fiftieth installment of BOTE’s Beneath The Surface podcast and a new stop on The Sean & Tyler Road Show in Fort Myers, Florida. This week, Sean sits down with our longtime BOTE Ambassador, Drew Chicone, an author, fly designer, and all-around fly fishing artisan. So sit back, press play, and enjoy.

Hooked on Family

June 16, 2021 04:00 - 21 minutes - 15.2 MB

Welcome to the forty-nineth installment of BOTE's Beneath the Surface Podcast and the first stop on The Sea & Tyler Road Show: Sugarloaf Key, Florida. Sean sits down with BOTE Ambassadors, Scott and Lindsey Brown, to discuss the value of getting today's youth outdoors; because ultimately they are going to become stewards and custodians of our natural resources.

BTS : Lacey Kelly - Lady Anglers of the Nature Coast

June 03, 2021 04:00 - 28 minutes - 20.3 MB

Welcome to the forty-eighth installment of BOTE’s Beneath The Surface podcast.  When you have an old Florida lineage, an infectious laugh, a passion for the water and a love for everything outdoors, you may just be Capt. Lacey Kelly. Sean fires up the mics with Wil Beaucher (director and producer of our Beneath The Surface video series) to revisit their time with Lacey and her gang of bad ass gals. So sit back, crank it to 11, and enjoy.

APEX•PD - From the Drawing Board

May 26, 2021 04:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MB

What is the design process at BOTE? How does a concept become a real, viable product? Aaron May (BOTE’s Product Director) joins Corey and Sean to look back on the design and creation of BOTE’s newest break-through product - the APEX•PD (pedal-drive). 

Grambler Redux

May 19, 2021 04:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MB

On this episode, we take a look back a few years. A simple concept of creating a board that was a throw-back to old school longboards while still able to perform as a contemporary SUP. Corey sits down with our R&D guru Pete and discusses the design process and how the Grambler “took shape”. So sit back, press play, and enjoy.

APEX•PD Advantages

April 27, 2021 14:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MB

Welcome to the forty-fifth installment of BOTE's Beneath The Surface. Find out what happens when you combine one of our most popular kayaks with pedal-driven propulsion = LONO + APEX•PD (pedal-drive). Rob joins Corey and Sean to discuss the variety of ways the LONO + APEX•PD changes the game. Also, the fact that it's lighter than a 100 lb. bag of feathers. So sit back, press play, and enjoy!

Mother's Day Eve - A New Holiday?

April 21, 2021 12:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MB

Welcome to the forty-fourth installment of BOTE’s Beneath The Surface.  Sean is sitting this one out. In his place is co-founder Magda Cooper. Her and Corey discuss a little history of BOTE and how Magda’s role(s) have evolved over the years. They also create a new holiday - Mother’s Day Eve. Hmmmmmm, what do you think? So sit back, press play, and enjoy.

BOTE Beer

April 07, 2021 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MB

Welcome to the forty-third installment of BOTE’s Beneath The Surface.  Of course, as most of you know, BOTE is immersed in the H2O lifestyle and a part of that lifestyle involves a little bit of beer drinking. Surprised? Corey and Kelly Taylor (owner of Destin Brewery) hang out among fermenting tanks to discuss how the collaboration of BOTE and the Destin Brewery developed BOTE Beer - A Session I.P.A. So sit back, press play, and enjoy.

Expandable Platform

March 17, 2021 04:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MB

Silent and Deadly

March 10, 2021 05:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MB

Welcome to the forty-second installment of BOTE’s Beneath The Surface.  Sure, paddle boards and kayaks are cool to use for exploration and recreation, but when it comes to fishing and hunting, they may be the best choice out there.  Corey and Sean sit down to discuss how the BOTE family of water platforms can elevate your next hunting or fishing adventure. So sit back, press play, and enjoy.

Behind the Scenes with Red & Brown

March 03, 2021 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MB

Adventure Together

February 10, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MB

Welcome to the fourtieth installment of BOTE’s Beneath The Surface.  Whether it’s with your husband, wife, partner, kids, friends or pets, going on an adventure is always better together.  Corey and Sean sit down to discuss Hallmark holidays and recall different adventures they’ve been on over the years. So sit back, press play, and enjoy.

Creature Encounters

January 27, 2021 12:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MB

Welcome to the thirty-ninth installment of BOTE’s Beneath The Surface. One of the best parts of being on the water is the wildlife you encounter along the way. This week, Sean and Corey tell stories of the most memorable creatures they have run into while paddle boarding over the years. So sit back, press play, and enjoy.

The Zeppelin Aero

January 13, 2021 13:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MB

Welcome to the thirty-eighth installment of BOTE’s Beneath The Surface.  A New Year warrants a new product and we’ve got one.  Corey and Sean sit down to discuss the origins, the design process and the details of BOTE’s newest introduction to its line-up - the Zeppelin inflatable kayak. So sit back, press play, and enjoy.

The End

January 01, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MB

Ah, the year 2020, while we are all eager to see you go, it’s important to look back and reflect on a few bright spots you provided. Corey and Sean take an introspective look in the rearview mirror and discuss how 2020 was a year full of incredible challenges and large opportunities.

The Perfect Season

December 18, 2020 05:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MB

Welcome to the thirty-sixth installment of BOTE’s Beneath The Surface. Frozen lakes, sub-zero temperatures & lobster claw gloves – This week Corey and Sean rehash the coldest video shoot in BOTE history when the team went to Boston, Massachusetts to shoot with Willis Brown in the dead of winter. 

The Gift of Paddling

December 11, 2020 05:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MB

Welcome to the thirty-fifth installment of BOTE’s Beneath The Surface. With the holidays fast approaching, Corey and Sean talk about why a paddle board or kayak is a great gift to get you and your family time together, outside. So sit back, press play, and enjoy.

Breeze Gatorshell

December 04, 2020 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MB

Welcome to the thirty-fourth installment of BOTE’s Beneath The Surface. Less storytelling, more product insight. Corey and Sean dive into our newest product - the Breeze Gatorshell and how it is molded with soul and our Flagship of Fun. So sit back, press play, and enjoy.

Thanksgiving

November 26, 2020 05:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MB

The thirty-third installment of BOTE's Beneath the Surface Podcast falls on Thanksgiving. This year, amidst all the chaos of 2020—the global pandemic, U.S. elections, and holiday shopping madness—it's especially important to reflect on the good things in life. For some, it is family; for others, it's simple fall routines like football, good food, and shopping. Whatever your joy is, it is essential to remember what we have to be thankful for. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

Photoshoot Madness

November 20, 2020 05:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MB

Welcome to the thirty-second installment of BOTE’s Beneath The Surface. From 3:00 am alarms, multiple locations, and everything we make, the BOTE photoshoots are anything but easy. In the end, though it helps define who we are and where we’re going. Corey and Sean sit down to discuss the challenges and the victories of our latest brand shoot. So sit back, press play, and enjoy.

Places to Paddle

November 13, 2020 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MB

In the 31st installment of the Beneath the Surface Podcast, Corey and Sean take us through some of their favorite places to paddle throughout the United States. In Beneath the Surface: Where to Paddle, the guys recount some of their favorite paddle experiences from coast to coast and tons of (surprising) favorite locales in between.  Toward the end of the episode, BOTE ambassador Erin O’Malley jumps on to give us her favorite paddle destinations. From the backwoods of Alabama to the Grand C...

You Can Do It

November 05, 2020 05:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MB

Welcome back to the Beneath the Surface podcast. In this episode—the thirtieth(!) installment— Corey and Sean alleviate apprehensions about paddle boarding. After all these years, still one of the most common questions people have about paddle boarding is: “Can I do it?”  The short answer? Yes. The 25-minute answer outlined in this podcast? Also yes. Emphatically yes. As Corey says, “This sport wouldn’t be so popular if it wasn’t easy.” In Beneath the Surface: You Can Do It, Corey and Sean...

Power Rac

October 30, 2020 01:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MB

In this episode of the Beneath the Surface Podcast, Corey and Sean talk about the creation of their newest and most electrifying product (literally): the Power Rac. It’s a new Rac option that started as just paddle board lights but quickly turned into something more. Paddle boarding at night is some of the most epic paddling out there but can be challenging without the right gear, especially when that gear doesn’t really exist. After a wet and wild trip to the Everglades with a charged up R...

Anything But Mainstream

October 15, 2020 15:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MB

Welcome back and thanks for joining us for the 28th installment of the Beneath the Surface podcast. In Beneath the Surface Podcast: Anything But Mainstream, Corey and Sean reflect on a project that took place back in 2016 in and around the Apalachicola River--what might be BOTE’s most underrated trip so far.   The Apalachicola River is fed from the Chattahoochee River, starting where the Chattahoochee River is dammed at the Florida state line in Southern Georgia. The river is the Apalachico...

Loose Program: Behind the Scenes

October 02, 2020 17:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MB

Welcome to the twenty-seventh installment of the Beneath the Surface Podcast. In Beneath the Surface: Loose Program Behind the Scenes, Corey and Sean sit down with BOTE Brand Manager Skye Bailey and BOTE Videographer Thomas Ramsey to rehash some behind the scenes moments of the film project BOTE Presents // Loose Program. Much like the premise of other BOTE Presents projects, the goal was to capture Ronne Renner’s unique lifestyle from a different perspective that you don’t see captured in ...

Sweetwater: The Road Trip

October 01, 2020 03:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MB

Not all road trips are equal, especially when the crew from BOTE traveled north to one of the Southeast’s premier breweries. Listen to some of the shenanigans as Corey and Sean reminisce. Sit back, press play, and enjoy.

SweetWater: The Road Trip

October 01, 2020 03:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MB

In episode 26 of the Beneath the Surface Podcast: SweetWater - The Road Trip, Corey and Sean give us a breakdown of their three-day visit to Atlanta, Georgia, while filming a campaign video with SweetWater Brewery and Waterkeeper Alliance.  You need fresh water to make beer. And you need fresh water to paddle board on. So the partnership between SweetWater, BOTE, and Waterkeeper Alliance to raise awareness for healthy fresh and saltwater ecosystems make complete sense. What doesn’t make com...

The Aero Journey

September 24, 2020 04:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MB

Corey and Sean are back behind the mid for the 25th installment of the Beneath the Surface Podcast. This time, they’re talking about the Aero Journey.  The journey of the BOTE inflatable paddle board is one that may seem like it’s still in its infancy--less than 10 years old--but the growth has been incredible in such a short amount of time.  In Beneath the Surface Podcast: The Aero Journey, Corey and Sean take us through the lifespan of BOTE’s inflatables, starting in 2013 when Corey sees ...