Surf Stories by Florida Surf Film Festival
73 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago -In both Q and A and narrative format, we will hear stories from local surfers, filmmakers from around the world, and inspiring and/or charismatic folks who have a story to share. John Brooks and Kevin Miller will host in-person and Zoom-recorded chats.
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Bucky and the Mad Clips with Travis Ajay
April 17, 2024 06:18 - 1 hourTravis Ajay, aka Bucky Johnstone, Mad Dog McTavish, Nacho, Derek "Dynamite" Jones, discusses early web clips focused on the archetypes of surf comedy from all over the world. Nowadays, Travis handles the contest announcer mic with aplomb, and his engaging smile and energy continue to provide fans and friends with laughs. He currently runs Mad Dog Surf Shop in Daytona Beach. Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Breaking Waves Sailing with Ben Whyte and Alie Mancuso
April 01, 2024 10:00 - 1 hourThe ultimate adventure awaits, and Alie Mancuso and Ben Whyte have been preparing for a while. Their 1980s 41-foot sailboat, Kiana, has been the recipient of some love and hard work as the duo prepares her for their pacific crossing to French Polynesia, where they hope to continue their search for empty waves. Listen in on some of the humor and challenges they've already faced to get ready for their 20-day sail. Follow along on YouTube at Breaking Waves, and enjoy this podcast. Learn more ...
View from the Roof with Jock Sutherland
March 15, 2024 10:00 - 1 hourA shot in the dark request for a documentary film called Molokai Solo starring Audrey Sutherland caught Kevin's attention, and the search for the film led him to Jock, Audrey's son. The ocean is in the blood, and his prowess in the water on the north shore of Oahu is now the stuff of legends. Listen in as he dispels and propagates old and new tales with fluidity to his banter. Enjoy the details of his upbringing, life as a roofer, fellow chargers, and in general, his precise gift of talkin...
From Satellite with Justin Purser
March 01, 2024 11:00 - 1 hourJustin Purser directed And Two If By Sea starring CJ and Damien Hobgood, which shared the relationship between twin brothers as they progressed through amateur and professional surfing at the highest level, shining a light on the joy and challenges their career paths presented. Winner of Viewers' Choice Award - 2019 at Florida Surf Film Festival, it still represents a high water mark for Kevin and John. This conversation with Justin shares how the story made it to the screen and the hard wo...
Go Ahead; Go Shred with Gregory Harrison
February 12, 2024 11:00 - 1 hourChandler in North Shore is one of Gregory Harrison's favorite roles. After being passed up for the role of Jack in Big Wednesday, he thought he'd never be cast in a surf movie. Ten years later, after Logan's Run, Trapper John, M.D., and For Ladies Only, Gregory put his main hobby to work on the screen. Another hard working actor has thankfully agreed to share his stories with us after 50 years in the business with 120 acting credits and 14 producer credits; he's a natural. Enjoy. Learn mo...
Kulcha Shok Muzik with LanceO
February 01, 2024 12:00 - 1 hourLanceO is a Florida reggae DJ with a deep understanding of what it takes to put a room at ease or on a vacation or just feelin' good about life. We have worked with him at our festivals when it's possible, and he's always willing to share a smile, and on this chat, he shares how he went from a young alcoholic, ne'er do well boy to the joyful man of Rastafari he is today. Enjoy his self-effacing story, as well as a couple quality surf surf stories.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...
Mexico Time with Cynthia Posner
January 15, 2024 11:00 - 1 hourWriter and producer, Cynthia Posner, took off for Mexico during the pandemic to get out of the fast pace Los Angeles life. Undateable John starring Estella Warren and John Philbin (EP. 62 on this podcast), is a romantic comedy that flew under the radar in 2019. We loved Cyn's dialogue and wit, so we scheduled a screening coming up on February 2, 2024, with John Philbin in attendance. She walks us through the process of creating the screenplay and writing her novel, which may lead to anothe...
Turtle Survives Tsunamis with John Philbin
January 02, 2024 10:00 - 1 hourJohn Philbin's blossoming acting career was self-admittedly sabotaged by a disease called surfing. He'd lock down a role in a movie like Point Break as Nathaniel and then disappear to G-Land, missing key auditions for other roles and scoring insane Indo perfection. The Turtle we know from North Shore would do nothing different. His craft is fully intact; Undateable John (2019) is a display of his evolving, robust talent and comedic timing. What a way to open 2024 with our man, John Philbi...
Loose-Fish with Martin Daly
December 11, 2023 16:00 - 1 hourLiberating treasure from the ocean floor revealed gold on the surface. He managed to keep it a secret for ten years, and then someone invited professional surfers... The secret was out. It was going to happen anyway. Might as well make a living touring folks the right way, the Martin way. Enjoy this trip down Daly's lane, aka the Mentawai, Indies Trader, sunken ships, guns, and feeding the monster in the Marshall Islands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Road to Patagonia with Matty Hannon
December 01, 2023 11:00 - 1 hourWhen Matty Hannon picked up a camera in 2006, he had no idea what the end would look like sixteen years later. Now, we have the footage, edited to life, including the beautiful, emotional two and a half year journey from Alaska to the southern tip of Chile. When you find yourself lucky enough to lay eyes on it, you will find this accompanying interview a warm addition to his work, winner of the 2023 Viewers' Choice - Feature Documentary Award, The Road to Patagonia. Learn more about your ad...
...Lost & Found with Joe Alani
November 15, 2023 19:35 - 1 hourA career in surf documentary filmmaking comes in many ways. For Joe Alani, showing up with his reputation of a Newport Beach grom and a persistent grit at the ...Lost Headquarters was enough for Mike Reola to put him on task. Recent work includes his award-winning documentary Through the Doggy Door, which profiled the comeuppance of west Oahu professional surfer, Sheldon Paishon from homelessness to Rip Curl rider. Enjoy our chat with Joe about his journey and few great surf stories for th...
In Perpituity with Dick Metz
November 02, 2023 20:23 - 2 hoursDick Metz was the focus of the recent biographical documentary Birth of the Endless Summer by Richard Yelland, sharing his three year adventure around the globe, a slideshow featuring Cape St. Francis with Bruce Brown, and most of all, the wonderful friends and people he met along the way. See, Dick is a people person. He opened surf shops, sold surfboards, negotiated out of difficult situations, started a clothing brand, and eventually, raised enough funds to create the Surfing Heritage and ...
The Chronicles of G-Land with Dian Hadiani
October 17, 2023 20:00 - 1 hourDian Hadiani grew up on Java and experienced surf media and fascination as a child. Her background as an investigative reporter and writer sets up the perfect book about a perfect wave. We caught up with her while she's was on a six month world-wide trip to promote her latest work, The Chronicles of G-Land. Find her work here. And enjoy this chat with Dian. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Long Run with Greg Long
October 02, 2023 17:09 - 1 hourThe 8-Time XXL Big Wave Award Winner and 2010 Eddie Aikau Invitational Winner, Greg Long, joins us for some deep cuts and a fantastic story of surfers helping surfers in harrowing situations. After a terrifying near-death wipe out, losing friends, and witnessing several other close calls, he and a core group of water-people gave birth to the Big Wave Risk Assessment Group (BWRAG). Greg and his team explain that a "big" wave can be as small as 2 feet to some, and water safety should be an inte...
Cave Paintings with Matt George
September 16, 2023 20:19 - 1 hourFor forty years, Matt George profiled surfers like Kelly Slater and Bethany Hamilton and has published these in his new book In Deep: The Collected Surf Writings, with a forward by the 11X world champ. Your life will be richer for the read. Listen in here and meet the author as he shares some incredible moments outside the lines of the book. Visit DAP Books - Diangelo Publications to purchase his latest. Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Converge with Nate Tyler
September 01, 2023 21:25 - 1 hourNate Tyler earns his living as a kinetic sculptor and a professional surfer in the central California hills about twenty minutes from the coast. His career of surf movie aerialist and brand ambassador for the likes of 805 Beer, Globe, and Octopus keeps his passport full with some incredible travel and inspiration for his work. We caught up with him on the release of a new film called Convergence. Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Garden Variety with Harrison Roach
August 16, 2023 19:58 - 1 hourHarrison Roach shares quite a few good stories with us. We’d expect nothing less from this ride-anything journeyman. His charm and demeanor translates well to his role as brand ambassador for our longtime sponsor Roark and his work with Thomas Bexon Surfboards. Feel free to kickback and fall into the zone with Harrison. It’s a nice addendum to David Lee’s interview on Surf Splendor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Stoker Machine with Darieus Legg
August 04, 2023 21:45 - 1 hourDarieus Legg is a filmmaker and surfer who has rediscovered his passion for filmmaking and animation through his latest short film called Stoker Machine. His energy and banter is infectious. This is our best podcast yet in our humble opinion. It ties the whole film festival, podcast, our love for surf movies, stoke, and good people together. Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Neverland: The Book with Tricia Shantz
July 19, 2023 18:58 - 1 hourIn Neverland, author Tricia Shantz chronicles American and Australian surfers’ influence on the north coast of New South Wales in the 60’s and 70’s. Tricia witnessed the change and significant events and characters of Byron Bay and Lennox Head, watching them transform into the cultural centers they are today. If you’ve ever wanted to learn more about this nexus of quality surf and the rich history behind its lure, you’re in for a great podcast. Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
The Way of the Water with Sean Murphy
July 05, 2023 19:05 - 1 hourFor as many years as we’ve been dreaming about empty line-ups around the world, Sean Murphy has run Waterways Travel, a surf travel company, to accommodate our disposable income and our lust for adventure and perfection. He’s had a few adventures of his own, and on this episode, we get to hear a couple stories that will serve your commute well. Enjoy our chat with veteran traveler/dream-maker, Sean Murphy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Cold Water Eden with Richie Fitzgerald
June 26, 2023 18:57 - 53 minutesFrom the northwest of Ireland, Richie Fitzgerald’s debut memoir, Cold Water Eden, has received incredible reviews and covers his history in big waves; Surfworld, the first surf shop in town; and endless anecdotes of visiting surfers dawning his door. From Tom Curren to Kelly Slater, Malloy brothers to Brad Gerlach, the characters and set-ups in Bundoran are world class, and so is the narrative, expertly woven with a pub-like feel, full of Richie's epic charm and wit. This is the story behind ...
From Italy with Love with Emiliano Cataldi
June 09, 2023 00:21 - 1 hourWhen John Milius’s masterpiece, Big Wednesday, toured through Italy in the late 70’s, the local watermen responded by removing the mast and sails from their windsurf boards and birthing Italian surf culture. Fast forward to the early 80’s, and a nine year-old Emi Cataldi has a similar experience when a family windsurfing vacation is nearly ruined by a glassy windless day of one to two foot waves. At his fathers urging, Emi yanks the mast and sail off his board and never looked back. Emi discu...
School of Gundy with Erik Gunderson
May 26, 2023 04:06 - 57 minutesKevin grabs an old central Florida friend for this episode, Erik Gunderson. They met in high school and began surfing together around 1986, mostly willed by Kevin’s successful attempt to befriend this Dean Moriarty-type character. Erik lived, surfed, partied, and worked harder than the rest, which set the stage for some good times, friendship, and plenty of Floridian surf stories. Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Shoulder Season with Eden Saul
May 15, 2023 18:30 - 1 hourShoulder season generally implies smaller, playful waves and a generally mellow vibe… In this episode, we chat with Eden Saul of Dead Kooks Surfboards about a different, more horrific meaning. Listen in as Eden recounts the unthinkable disaster in paradise…twice! We delve into his early days of shaping influences, his direct to consumer business model, and his global shaping/travel schedule. Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Divinity of the Ordinary with Nathan Oldfield
April 26, 2023 18:58 - 1 hourA self-taught filmmaker, Nathan Oldfield has always embraced surfing’s DIY culture—fixing dings at age 10 and shaping his own boards at 14. Photography and then video became his focus; he and friends would take turns, resisting the urge to leave the lens and paddle back out. Coupled with his teaching degree to pay the bills, making his evocative, beautiful films gave him an outlet to share his friends’ stories and surfing. In this episode, we chat with Nathan about his beginnings of falling i...
The Middle Man with Devon Howard
April 11, 2023 18:22 - 1 hourIf you’re one of the growing number of surfers enjoying your mid-length lately, you can and should thank Devon Howard for his contribution in creating one of the worlds best riding boards. We discuss his role in developing the Channel Islands Mid, his East Coast roots, and how some backyard farming funded his first ever barrel at Pipeline. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
No. 1 Surfer In The World: Sterling Spencer
March 22, 2023 20:09 - 1 hourSterling Spencer is the undisputed No. 1 surfer in the world, but he took time off his schedule to visit with us sincerely about his migration from early blogger to the very funny Instagram producer and personality that he is today. We discuss brain injuries, Jeremy Flores, Kelly Slater, being chosen as a subject for parody, and more. Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Cacao Barrels with Shannon "Hopper" Eichstaedt
March 09, 2023 21:34 - 1 hourShannon “Hopper” Eichstaedt has an addiction; it’s a healthy one. Big barrels provide the spike in adrenaline necessary to flood endorphins and face-numbing tingles…. We truly enjoyed capturing this super-stoked human to share some stories about his wild times with Andy Irons and many more memories throughout his career as a fully-accredited charger. Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Impossible Wave with Jessica and Jay Johnson
February 27, 2023 19:20 - 1 hourFernando Aguerre’s quest to bring surfing to the Olympic Games is a 27-year story. Jessica and Jay Johnson, co-directors and co-producers., took on this project to share this story of persistence, passion, and character. Please enjoy our discussion with the team behind the ISA’s successes and challenges to produce live broadcasting for all of these wonderful events. Next up, the Teahupo’o’s 2024 Olympic surfing competition... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Florida Boy with Ashton Goggans
February 20, 2023 19:10 - 1 hourAshton Goggans has figured out a way to report on a pastime and culture he loves, make documentary films, and create entertaining content for surf fans far and wide. His No Contest and No Contest: Off Tour series are inside looks at professional surfing that capture the sidelong views of tour life. His documentary, Andy Irons and the Radicals, captured the vibrant, chaotic early days of the three-time world champion in a way we want to remember AI. Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
Leeward Wrap with Mikey Corker
January 26, 2023 13:18 - 1 hour“Sending it” on a wave could be a good analogy for the outstanding feature film director Mikey Corker just finished. It’s called Savage Waters, and his DIY career leading up to this exemplary work of documenting adventure and exploration is personified by the tone and grit we hear in this interview. The patience required to time an unknown wave in the Savage Islands, sold to the boat captain in an 1891 treasure hunting book, is the stuff of well, movies…. Take a listen to Mikey's journey from...
Rear Ended in Indonesia with Michael Dunphy
January 17, 2023 18:55 - 1 hourMichael Dunphy, a professional surfer based in New Smyrna Beach, has been putting in the time. We have WSL alerts set for his heats. He’s committed, hard-working, and a hell of a nice person. We were lucky enough to sit down with him and cover the ins and outs of sponsorship, the nuance of life trying to qualify for the show, and the occasional unlucky parts of travel. Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
New Smyrna Beach Inlet Pioneers with Kem McNair and David Coffee
January 01, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourTune in for a history lesson from East Coast Surfing Hall of Famer, Kem McNair, and New Smyrna Beach long-time local, David Coffee. They discuss Hobie sponsorship, trailing smoke from freshly resined fin, their first surf shop and board-building venture, near stardom in the music business, and the discovery of the best wave on the east coast of Florida. Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Island X with Ben Weiland
December 12, 2022 23:22 - 59 minutesBen Weiland holds three awards from the nine years we’ve run festivals. Island X won Best Surf Movie - Feature for 2022. Here’s a chat with one of our favorite people on earth, and a man who knows how to shoot a story and tell one. Being a good guest in a foreign country has its limits, but Ben muscled through some Faroe Island aged beef for your listening pleasure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Raglan Surf Report with Luke Cedarman
December 01, 2022 08:00 - 51 minutesYour instagram feed will be better nourished by following Raglan Surf Report, run by Kiwi surfer Luke Cederman. Comedy is hard to come by in surf movies and TV shows these days, which is why you’ll find the clever parodies and satirical takes on our stupid past-time so necessary. Dry insertion of potent one-liners come sudden and painful, especially if you’ve engaged in similar thoughtless comments or acts addressed by his hilarious, pointed wit. If you have any interest in looking into the m...
Facing Monsters with Kerby and Cortney Brown
November 18, 2022 20:39 - 1 hourFacing Monsters, winner of the 2022 Best Documentary and Best Cinematography in the feature category, just dropped online. Kerby and Cortney Brown joined us in Florida for a showing and a hurricane. We holed up in NSB, let the storm pass, paddled out, and had this chat. Find out what’s behind Kerby’s raw enthusiasm for slabbing piles of water pulling from shallow to dry surfaces. Hellman takes on a new meaning, especially in the face of parenthood. It’s complicated. Learn more about your ad c...
Tupat with Patrick Eichstaedt
November 01, 2022 15:57 - 1 hourPatrick Eichstaedt has been shooting surfers since his teenage years and had enough foresight and passion for the art of filmmaking and photography to capture his friends, Andy and Bruce Irons, Aaron Cormican, and other east coasters for the early Lost films. His immortal images continue to inform the early days of Andy, and his energetic spirit continues to document the best. Poke’ sauce and more bear his lovable name… Tupat! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Natural High with Jack Coleman
October 13, 2022 22:11 - 1 hourIn the 9 years we've been at this festival, Jack Coleman's work has appeared on our big screen 5 times, and now, with the east coast premiere of Natural High, we'll be welcoming him to New Smyrna Beach for his 3rd appearance. He represents the core ethos of our festival. Fun fact about Jack, he loves to golf... We are humbled to have recorded this conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the Malibu Parking Lot with Jamie Brisick
October 03, 2022 22:05 - 59 minutesJamie Brisick grabs the mic for an hour chat with us, down on the beach in Malibu, CA. What a location to record, against the wall where Jack, Leroy, and Matt presided... We met at 7AM, Jamie's time of day, and fully caffeinated, we address some great topics and stocked up a few more quality stories on record. He's a natural storyteller. Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mother Lisa with Lisa Andersen
August 15, 2022 03:04 - 55 minutesFrom Chas Smith's bio doc, Trouble, The Lisa Andersen Story, to the fabulous Girls Can't Surf documentary, we've been so fortunate to have Lisa's support for our events and mission. Luckily, she moved back to Florida, and she sat down with us, and let us ask some questions. It was a true honor to spend some time with the 4X world champ. Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Elevators of Mind and Body with Matt Costa
July 28, 2022 14:41 - 54 minutesMatt Costa, singer-songwriter, former pro-skateboarder, and brand ambassador, speaks to his influences, his latest work with the boys at Roark entitled Donde Los Terremotos, and a harrowing story involving none other than Donovan Frankenreiter. Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Reunion Island Could Be the Best Surf Trip of Your Life with Dan Duane
July 07, 2022 21:41 - 1 hourAs surf stories go, few document them better than Daniel Duane, author, journalist, and now podcaster. He shares some great stories from his early surfing days. But most importantly, he has crafted a podcast that cannot be ignored for us surfers. A series of shark attacks off Reunion Island left the government, surfers, and local community in shambles. Let's get the real story from Dan by listening to his new podcast, Reunion: Shark Attacks in Paradise, now available on The Binge podcast chan...
Reunion Island Could Be the Best Surf Trip of Your Life
July 07, 2022 21:41 - 1 hourAs surf stories go, few document them better than Daniel Duane, author, journalist, and now podcaster. He shares some great stories from his early surfing days. But most importantly, he has crafted a podcast that cannot be ignored for us surfers. A series of shark attacks off Reunion Island left the government, surfers, and local community in shambles. Let's get the real story from Dan by listening to his new podcast, Reunion: Shark Attacks in Paradise, now available on The Binge podcast chan...
More String with John Brooks
June 10, 2022 15:58 - 48 minutesJohn JB Brooks, my co-founder for the festival, shares a bit about how he came to be a surfer, competitor, and world traveler. He has plenty stories in the noggin, but this one's a thriller. Get caught up with the upcoming Father's Day Weekend Festival as well, June 17th and 18th. Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Blessed Are the Bank Robbers with Chas Smith
May 26, 2022 19:34 - 55 minutesIt's the walk up to the teller with a note asking for bills from the top two drawers, no dye-packs or GPS, that had me hooked. Chas Smith's latest work is a biography of his cousin, Daniel Courson, who robbed over 40 banks in two intense runs, one with a long period on the lam. Back it all up to a celebrity status evangelical childhood, and you've got a page-turner. Tyler Bruer guest hosts with Kevin Miller. Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Country Club Surf with Joe Frizelle
March 31, 2022 23:52 - 1 hourThe best part about Joe Frizelle is that he doesn't really seem like a guy who has designed over 1,000 t-shirts and board shorts, but has mostly likely created at least one or many of your previous collection. His hard work and success has taken him to the best set ups with his heroes calling him into waves. Enjoy this positively energetic, upbeat chat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
"Keep Up the _____ Work" with David Lee Scales
February 28, 2022 16:56 - 56 minutesWhen you're a podcaster with an unfiltered partner, and also a really good interviewer with a passion for documenting some of the luminaries of our sport, you have to learn to balance the forces of industry and non-endemic sponsors, subscribers, and your own personal efforts toward excellence. David Lees Scales has been at the surf podcast game a long time. Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Heart and Stoke with Ben Gravy
January 21, 2022 23:43 - 51 minutesBen Gravy has made a career out of quick surf trips and quick edits for a dedicated fan base. He is a traveler, always wearing a smile and spreading positivity and good humor to all fifty states. Join us for as we catch up with Ben on his way to the Florida Surf Film Festival, February 5, 2022, where we'll world premiere a documentary about his life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The History of the History with Matt Warshaw
December 12, 2021 14:37 - 56 minutesFounder and operator of Encyclopedia of Surfing, Matt Warshaw, joins us for a catch up after the festival to chat about things other than Barry Kanaiaupuni's bottom turn. His fundraiser is in full swing, so if you'd like to support his mission, all of surf culture would appreciate it. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Private Whale Parts with Lauren Hill
November 15, 2021 20:03 - 1 hourBig thank you to Lauren Hill, who stepped into her recording studio and shared a tale of... well, you better listen. Activist, surfer, filmmaker, podcaster... Get the latest on what she's been up to and how we hope to bring her home for another film festival with her hard work on the big screen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices