Surf Splendor
522 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 11 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 587 ratingsConversations and stories about surfing. www.SurfSplendorPodcast.com email: [email protected]
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411 - Drew Brophy
May 11, 2022 16:18 - 1 hourArtist Drew Brophy catapulted to surf world fame in the 90s by when his artwork adorned the boards that sparked a cultural movement. He parlayed that popularity over the next three decades into television and film work, corporate commissions, and fine art. In November 2021, he contracted COVID and spent 28 days in a coma. Today he recounts the experience and attempts to process life after returning from the edge of existence. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...
410 - Wayne Rich
April 28, 2022 21:02 - 1 hourWayne Rich is an International Surfboard Builder Hall of Famer and a 2x Icons of Foam winner. In this episode Wayne details his childhood in Hermosa Beach during the heyday of Noll, Bing, and Weber. He unpacks asymmetrical board design and discusses how the wipeout that nearly paralyzed him altered his perspective on surfing, shaping, and life. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
409 - Waterman filmmaker Isaac Halasima
April 20, 2022 19:59 - 1 hourWaterman, the award winning Duke Kahanamoku documentary hit theaters last week. Today filmmaker Isaac Halasima discusses Duke's extraordinary life, how he navigated the delicate nature of sharing a vested story, and how Waterman will serve in the long legacy of Polynesian oral tradition. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
408 - Jonathan Wayne Freeman
April 14, 2022 21:33 - 1 hourSurf lampooner Jonathan Wayne Freeman joins us to recount his fast rise to Instagram stardom, warn about the perils of pretending to be a manly man, offer insights for how to pursue a childhood dream in your 40s, and tell the tale of being chased across the Pacific by the posse of a famous, fun-loving hippy. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
407 - Zoltan Torkos: The Surfing Magician
April 07, 2022 21:53 - 1 hourThe fourth generation magician, surfing's kickflip pioneer, and Santa Cruz stalwart regales us with stories of having Barney as a neighbor, how expected recognition is an empty pursuit, the power of positivity, and how to turn grief into fuel for your life's work. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
406.- Greg Jacobs: Campsite Media House
April 01, 2022 00:00 - 1 hourGreg Jacobs sits at the nexus of surf content distribution. The top filmmakers in surf rely on him to ensure their work finds its way to you, regardless of what platforms you're on; no easy task when audiences are dispersed and attention spans are waning. Today he explains the complications and opportunity that exist for filmmakers and dissects his next big projects. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
406 - Greg Jacobs: Campsite Media House
April 01, 2022 00:00 - 1 hourGreg Jacobs sits at the nexus of surf content distribution. The top filmmakers in surf rely on him to ensure their work finds its way to you, regardless of what platforms you're on; no easy task when audiences are dispersed and attention spans are waning. Today he explains the complications and opportunity that exist for filmmakers and dissects his next big projects. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
405 - WaterWays Founder, Sean Murphy
March 23, 2022 18:00 - 1 hourSean Murphy ditched the suit and tie and the weight of his parent's expectations to follow a pipe dream. His life experience uniquely positioned him to develop a niche business that would come to influence the surf world beyond measure. Today he shares his origin story and explains why relationships are fundamental to business success and what surf travel looks like post-COVID. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
404 - Stephen Cooney: UNEARTHED
March 10, 2022 17:06 - 1 hourStephen Cooney was raised on the Northern Beaches of Sydney in the 50s and 60s. At the age of 16, Albe Falzon invited him to Bali to surf in his upcoming, now seminal, surf film. Cooney found himself embedded within three simultaneous flash points in surfing; the shortboard revolution, the MOTE movement, and the launching of Tracks magazine. Today we revisit the stories and photos through his newly released autography, Unearthed. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...
403 - Jamie Brisick: SOUNDINGS
March 03, 2022 02:05 - 1 hourThe always lovely Jamie Brisick returns to tell us about his foray into podcast hosting, dating in his 50s, the status of Westerly, and how to maintain vibrant creativity throughout life's many ups and downs. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
402 - Albe Falzon
February 24, 2022 22:44 - 1 hourThis month marks the 50th anniversary of the seminal surf film Morning Of The Earth. Filmmaker Albe Falzon joins us to the films recently found footage, his effortless dedication to living in a creative flow state, losing his passion for filmmaking, and the importance of visibility. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
401 - Mark Cunningham
February 17, 2022 02:52 - 1 hourEhukai lifeguard, greatest bodysurfer of all time, friend to all, Mark Cunningham joins us to discuss amphibious life, the greatest to ever ride Pipe, the importance of surf brands, the over growth of the North Shore, and why being immersed in water is better than gliding atop. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
400 - Selema Masekela Welcomes 50
February 09, 2022 22:39 - 1 hourIt’s been 2 years since our last one-on-one with Selema Masekela. In that time he’s reversed aged, launched a clothing brand, a book, a podcast, and commentated surfings debut at the Olympics. Today we catch up and he blueprints his recipe for wise wellness as he embarks on his 6th decade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
399 - Stab Mag's Michael Ciaramella
February 04, 2022 00:56 - 1 hourStab's resident surfboard reviewer, writer, and content wrangler Michael Ciaramella joins us to detail his first-ever sessions at Pipe and Waimea. He talks about confront the fear, board selection, crowd navigation, the glory of success, and why he why he only advocates for a helmet sometimes. Plus we talk Stab biz and much more. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
398 - Brad Gerlach and Team Snapt4
January 27, 2022 20:18 - 1 hourBrad Gerlach hosts a chat with the winner and winning team of the Da Hui Backdoor Shootout, Snapt4's Mason Ho, Parker Coffin, Barron Mamiya, Benji Brand, and filmmaker Logan Dulien. Brad celebrates their win and dissects waves-that-could-have-been and strategizes for the next session. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
397 - Stu Kenson
January 21, 2022 01:55 - 1 hourSan Diego board builder Stu Kenson has built boards for decades, with Rusty, for Joel Tudor, with JS, and all the while for his own SK Shapes label. Today he joins us to discuss surf culture's recent infusion of "recreationalists", the magic of channels, building Maverick's Guns, and how to surf at a high level into your mid-sixties. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
396 - Arthur Rashkovan
January 14, 2022 22:58 - 1 hourIsrael's burgeoning surf scene centers around Tel Aviv where Arthur Rashkovan discovered surfing and now runs Klinika Surf Shop. Today he explains the role that surfing plays in Israeli culture, lessons he's learned from Doc Paskowitz, and why high quality surfboards are the most essential ingredient to Israeli surfing’s success. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
395 - Alex Gray: Quarantined at Cloudbreak
January 07, 2022 02:22 - 2 hoursAlex 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 explains his revitalized passion for surfing, health, and sharing it all with others. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
394 - A Pod Party
December 31, 2021 01:31 - 1 hourThe 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 David Scales, Devon Howard, Matt Warshaw, Chas Smith, Kevin Miller of the Florida Surf Film Festival, and the Breuer Brothers (Tyler and Jamie) of Hardcore Surf History in celebrating the new year. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
393 - Jim Hogan
December 24, 2021 18:15 - 1 hourFormer 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 disadvantage, and his goal to bring the worlds smallest surf nations onto the World Tour. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
392 - Greg Webber
December 17, 2021 17:01 - 1 hourBoard 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 only transform your local closeout but will benefit the eco-diversity and your home's value. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
391 - Matt Warshaw
December 09, 2021 04:39 - 2 hoursOriginal Z-Boy, part of the greatest surf team ever, Oxford English Dictionary consultant, and surfing's foremost historian Matt Warshaw joins us to watch Haleiwa, talk about the ultimate mic drop moment in surfing, and tell us about his recent dinner with Kelly Slater. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
390 - Maurice Cole: Part Two
December 01, 2021 02:30 - 1 hourMC returns to discuss the aftermath from our last chat, Sunny Garcia, the concept of “sustainability” in surfboards, searching for his birthfather, and how confronting vulnerability is allowing him dispel past trauma. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
389 - Maurice Cole
November 25, 2021 20:58 - 2 hoursIn today’s episode Maurice Cole contemplates recent tragedy and candidly laments compromising his integrity to chase business goals. He explores the correlation between stress and cancer and explains why every surf brand has failed after going public and how he’s personally lost millions of dollars. Lastly, Cole analyzes the aftermath of these traumas and explains why reinvention is most fertile in the wake of disaster. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
388 - Izzy Paskowitz
November 19, 2021 20:56 - 1 hourIsrael "Izzy" Paskowitz discusses growing up with 8 siblings in a 24 foot camper, the blessings and limitations of his father's rigorous ideology, how his son's Autism has helped him overcome a life of self-centeredness, and the ocean's unique therapeutic benefits. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
387 - The Drop: Thad Ziolkowski
November 13, 2021 00:19 - 1 hourAuthor Thad Ziolkowski joins us to discuss surfing's sordid history with drugs and alcohol, how surfing triggers behavioral addiction's physiology and how the act of surfing can aid in addiction recovery. Thad also shares his own story of substance misuse and finding refuge through surfing. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
386 - Derek Dunfee: Waking Up In The Sea
November 04, 2021 05:00 - 1 hourIn December of 2012 Derek Dunfee was found floating unconscious 100 miles to sea, nearly 20 minutes after suffering a horrendous wipeout at Cortes Bank. For the first time, Derek surveys the experience and how it has altered his perspective and shaped his future. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
385 - Jon Roseman
October 26, 2021 17:02 - 1 hourQuietly and immeasurably influencing the surf world, Jon Roseman's stewardship of Cloudbreak has been cosigned by Fijian tribal leaders and pro surfers alike. Today he shares stories from 30 years of swells, why his best surfing is still ahead of him, and how he hopes to convert his experiences into sustainable success for Tavarua's future. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
384 - Mickey Munoz: Part 2
October 22, 2021 01:08 - 1 hourIn 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 and the concerns of overseas surfboard manufacturing, he then closes our chat proposing a theory about time travel and potentially discovering the Fountain of Youth. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
383 - Mickey Munoz: Part One
October 14, 2021 00:35 - 1 hourSouthern Californian icon, board builder, Gidget stunt double, professional surfer, all around surf pioneer Mickey Munoz joins us to tell about the solid balsa 8'10" he bought from Joe Quigg for $55, how he caught the best wave of his life at age 72, and shares his breaking point for Miki Dora's antics. Part one of two. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
382 - Jeff Timpone & The Gillespie
October 08, 2021 18:47 - 1 hourWith 50 years of board building experience, Maui's Jeff Timpone continues to innovate, both with construction and design. He joins us to discuss the virtues of being cheap, practical sustainability, the perils of turning a passion into a career, and why he's feeling more spry and optimistic at 72 than ever before. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
381 - Torren Martyn
September 24, 2021 03:10 - 1 hourTorren Martyn joins us to discuss his sojourn from Scotland to West Africa, his new found celebrity, the anti-Vlog, the fine line that separates exploration and exploitation, and why he plans to spend the next phase of his life on the open ocean. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
380 - Derek Hynd & the Hyndline
September 17, 2021 01:36 - 2 hoursIn today's episode Tyler Breuer talks with Derek Hynd replicating his life's quiver, The Ultimate Surfer, having his life's material possessions vanquished in a fire, and the virtues of difficult surfboards. Plus, a deep dive into Derek Hynd trivia with the Breuer bros. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
379 - Andrew Cotton
September 09, 2021 23:18 - 1 hourPlumber turned professional big wave surfer Andrew Cotton talks about being rescued by helicopter at Mullaghmore, breaking his back at Nazare, how to build a surf career on humility, and why Southwest England is quietly the best home base for access to epic surf. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
378 - Akila Aipa: Round Two
September 03, 2021 02:05 - 1 hourAkila returns to discuss why big swells coincide with big losses, how increased demand can actually threaten a small business, why Twins hold perfect balance, any he blueprints an escape route for both emotional and physical trauma. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
377 - IPD: Mark Simpson & Seth McKinney
August 25, 2021 18:55 - 1 hourSUPPORT As the surf industry has largely disbanded, talented and experienced former big surf brand stalwarts are positioned to reengineer surf clothing, reinvest in surf retail, and potentially redevelop surf culture. Today we speak with two Hurley proteges who are reinvigorating Bob's 41 year old plan to share design ideas and inclusive ideology. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
376 - Tim Crozier: Blackbird Surfboards
August 19, 2021 22:46 - 1 hourBoardbuilder Tim Crozier talks about the inherent rewards of kindness, gleaning insights from each of the Icons of Foam, how to "stay small and keep it all", and why Twins are the solution from 5' to 11'. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
375 - Kelly Slater x Brad Gerlach
August 04, 2021 19:31 - 1 hourSUBSCRIBE In today's show Brad Gerlach interviews Kelly Slater about the Olympics, the strengths and limitations of Gabriel, JJF, Italo, and Kanoa, Tour memories, Occy impersonations, and how to perfect the frontside floater. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
374 - Mike Whisnant
July 29, 2021 20:06 - 1 hourSUBSCRIBE 3x Surf Expo Shape-Off winner, 30 year board builder, Atlantic Beach lifer, Mike Whisnant joins us to discuss how he's leveraged the challenges of 2020 to grow his business, how to raise a family on board builder wages, and the inherent value of hard work. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
373 - Rich Harbour of Harbour Surfboards
July 21, 2021 04:21 - 41 minutesHarbour 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. His passing 10 days ago has left a vacuum in the community, but his imprint is worldwide and his influence is immeasurable. Today, Rich tells me about his early experiences working with a revolutionary new material, polyurethane foam, growing and evolving a business for more than half a decade, and the importance of small business. Enjoy! ~ Dav...
372 - Garrett McNamara
July 14, 2021 19:56 - 1 hourBig 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 we talk about finding a pro surf career in his 40s, pioneering Nazare, the politics behind XXL award winners, and the importance of setting intention. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
371 - Pat O'Connell: Florence Marine X
June 04, 2021 18:10 - 1 hourSUPPORT 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 surfing and how lessons learned from decades past will allow him to implement change with his largest responsibility to date. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
370 - Tim Dinofa: Raising Cruz
May 27, 2021 01:58 - 1 hourSUBSCRIBE Father of 11 year old surf star Cruz Dinofa, Tim joins us to discuss how to cultivate talent without breeding expectation, how to partner with the surf industry, and how to protect your child from online vitriol. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
369 - Surfline CEO, Kyle Laughlin
May 13, 2021 14:36 - 1 hourSUPPORT 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 data set in hopes of growing the largest online surf community beyond the realm of coastal users. Today we discuss this nexus and what it means for surfing at large. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
368 - The Dream Fish Twin by Roger Hinds Surfboards
May 07, 2021 20:38 - 1 hourToday we review and discuss the Dream Fish Twin with Roger Hinds; an alternative shortboard featuring a swallow tail and two fins that are separated by a single channel that provides bite for the traditional Vee. Should you add a Dream Fish Twin to your quiver? David offers all the info you’ll need to answer that question. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
367 - Ryan Scanlon, founder of NeedEssentials
April 28, 2021 20:37 - 1 hourRyan 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 a 7'6" single-fin is the ultimate one board quiver. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
366 - Post-Script: Rip Curl Narrabeen Classic
April 25, 2021 22:19 - 35 minutesWelcome 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, The Rip Curl Narrabeen Classic presented by Corona. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
365 - Post-Script: Rip Curl Newcastle Cup
April 16, 2021 02:21 - 26 minutesWelcome 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, the Rip Curl Newcastle Cup presented by Corona. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
364 - Derek Hynd
April 09, 2021 02:20 - 2 hoursDerek 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 tells the vivid details of losing his eye (and permanent eyesight) while surfing heat. He spills the sordid details of his little black book (all 4 of them). He explains how he invented "The Search" and describes why he's evolved beyond fins and into friction free surfing. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
363 - AFTCO's Bill and Casey Shedd
April 02, 2021 03:06 - 1 hourBill & Casey Shedd join us to discuss the difference between environmental protection vs conservation, how to grow a business for 60 years through generational transitions, and why calm discourse is the only path to a heathy and robust ocean ecosystem. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices