Conversations About Surfing
September 21, 2023 New
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Marine Biologist, freediver, surfer, Brinkley Davies joins us to discuss harnessing the power of social media to activate people's compassion
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September 13, 2023 New
Pro surfer, second generation board builder, Greenough acolyte and EPS advocate, Ellis Ericson joins us to discuss the inherent limitations
September 7, 2023 New
Maui's Joshua Weisfeld shares the harrowing story of losing his home and factory while narrowly escaping the fires, gives insight
August 31, 2023 New
Handmade, custom tailored, wetsuit designer Shane Jones joins us to discuss how youthful angst can be a catalyst to pursue
August 23, 2023
Surfing's preeminent funny man joins us to chat about the importance of making risqué jokes in today's cancel culture, why
August 18, 2023
Billy is back to discuss the difficulties of raising Laird, discovering Nazare, the benefits of psychedelics, and how his relationship
August 11, 2023
Billy Hamilton joins us to discuss growing up in Laguna before the ocean was poisoned by detergents from civilization’s expansion,
August 4, 2023
Outer Banks' finest Vlogger joins us to discuss how he entered the surf world's awareness with a 10 at Pipe,
July 26, 2023
2x Big Wave World Champ Paige Alms joins us to discuss the gift of her mother’s wanderlust, how restaurant work
July 20, 2023
Underexposed multidisciplinary talent Bryce Young joins us to chat about his new film, how Burch’s unique board’s broke down perceptions
July 12, 2023
? Polymath Matt George joins us to discuss 35 years of surf writing, why surfing fosters female power and male
July 6, 2023
? 22 year old surfboard shaper John Simon discusses the value of starting with a broom, developing his craft under
June 29, 2023
The current World Longboard Champ joins us to discuss the ecstasy and obligation that comes with achieving your life's goals,
June 21, 2023
New Jersey's former grom phenom Shaun Crowley joins us to discuss returning to surfing after a decade hiatus, how to
June 15, 2023
In Part Two, Jeff Johnson explains how he side-doored his way into becoming Patagonia’s first staff photographer, the toll of
June 7, 2023
Adventurer Jeff Johnson joins us today to explain his path from ne'er-do-well skate teen to world class photographer; from stealing
May 31, 2023
Apple called him "a pioneer with profound impact". Newsweek said he "changed the public face of graphic design". In 1991
May 25, 2023
Roark founder Ryan Hitzel joins us to discuss how his high-school notebook doodles led to a design job at Volcom,
May 19, 2023
Andrew Kidman joins us to discuss how his enthusiasm for wave pools inspired his latest film, why he prefers terrible
May 11, 2023
Surfing World publisher, Surfrider Chairman, Patagonia Head of Editorial, author, Sean Doherty joins us to discuss the stories behind the
May 4, 2023
Surfline's Vice Prez of Product and Innovation joins us to discuss how he went from apathetic student to surf forecast
April 25, 2023
In today's show Chris discusses the unlikely inspiration for his first film, how Yvon Chouinard's friendship has influenced his path,
April 20, 2023
Professional surfer turned filmmaker Chris Malloy joins us to discuss how a singular lesson from his father became his career
April 14, 2023
Dane Gudauskas joins us to discuss how to unlock peak performance in midlife, how riding finless kookboxes has informed his
April 5, 2023
Early California surf pioneer Rosemari Reimers Rice joins us to discuss growing up in the hub of surfboard manufacturing in
March 31, 2023
In today’s show, Santa Cruz board builder Ward Coffey explains why small is beautiful, how COVID surfers are altering sacred
March 24, 2023
In the fringe, burgeoning surf culture along the North Sea coast of Scotland, Jason Burnett has become one of the
March 17, 2023
Oceanside board builder Kurtis Woodin joins us to outline how he leveraged the COVID boom to build a factory and
February 28, 2023
Emmy winning North Shore photographer Mike Prickett joins us to discuss how he'll be chasing major swell events to bring
February 22, 2023
"The Willy Wonka of Torquay", board builder Corey Graham joins us to discuss growing up in a factory with a
February 7, 2023
Troy Eckert joins us to discuss his role is helping build a billion dollar surf brand and the consternation of
January 30, 2023
On Sunday January 22nd the most prestigious surf event on the planet took place for only the 10th time ever.
January 18, 2023
Jason Baffa returns to discuss 20 years of filmmaking, how character always informs surf style, how his earliest goals remain
January 12, 2023
Felipe Pomar returns to outline surfing's birthplace in Peru dating back 5000 years, how being of service to your community
January 5, 2023
?? 1965 World Surfing Champion Felipe Pomar joins us to discuss lessons he's learned from 66 years of big wave
December 29, 2022
Writer/Director Terrence Martin joins us today to discuss the seven year journey to make his latest film, how he got
December 21, 2022
Nine months after being suspended, 3x World Longboard Champ Joel Tudor breaks his silence to detail precisely why the WSL
December 18, 2022
Pipeline stalwart, B-Girl, and college professor Lane Davey joins us today to discuss braving Pipeline in the early 90s, creating
December 14, 2022
Today we celebrate the life of Art Brewer by introducing you to The Plug w/Justin Jay. Justin has been a
December 8, 2022
In today’s we chat with superstar photographer Clark Little about his origin story, why he gave up surfing, how he
November 23, 2022
Warshaw is back to discuss how the thrill of surfing has been replaced by the thrill of archiving surf history,
November 16, 2022
Designer and board builder Paul Schmidt joins us to discuss his unconventional entry into board building, failing forward, the loneliness
November 10, 2022
Champion longboarder, designer, entrepreneur CJ Nelson joins us to discuss being a regrettable influence on youth, the perils and privilege
November 7, 2022
We just want to point your attention to another great podcast. If you like Surf Splendor, you'll love Surf Stories,
November 4, 2022
? World Champ surfer and Life Rolls On founder Jesse Billauer joins us to discuss the vital importance of physical
October 26, 2022
Parker Coffin joins us to discuss metrics used to measure success for a modern professional free surfer, the moment he
October 14, 2022
The Shaper Shack is a four part series featuring some of Australia’s finest surfboard shapers. From inventing the Thruster, to
October 13, 2022
The Shaper's Shack is a four part series featuring some of Australia’s finest surfboard shapers. From inventing the Thruster, to
October 8, 2022
October 5, 2022
Introducing The Shaper's Shack, a four part series featuring some of Australia’s finest surfboard shapers. From inventing the Thruster, to
September 28, 2022
Donald Brink joins us to discuss the challenge of building a <5'3" surfboard for the 3x World Champ, the benefits
September 22, 2022
In today’s episode Darren Handley details his first encounters with Stephanie Gilmore and Mick Fanning, he explains the challenges of
September 15, 2022
Shannon Hughes joins us to discuss how philanthropic work at Jeffrey's Bay lead to her commentating for the WSL, how
September 8, 2022
Brad Gerlach joins us to discuss how Olympic diving informed his surf style, his realization that he has over-surfed nearly
September 1, 2022
Pro surf phoenix Victor Bernardo joins us to discuss the unexpected new chapter in his career, being deported and separated
August 24, 2022
? Laurie Towner is a product of, victim of, and beneficiary of the surf industry boom and bust. Today he
August 17, 2022
The Academy Award nominated documentary filmmaker joins us to discuss his new memoir, the 50th anniversary of his seminal surf
August 10, 2022
Surf industry stalwart Dario Phillips joins us to discuss lessons learned from within big surf brands during the boom years,
August 4, 2022
Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Chris Shiflett joins us to discuss whether music can be objectively bad, why
July 27, 2022
The story of Gordon and Smith surfboard closely mirrors the story of surfing in Southern California. The brand is credited
July 20, 2022
Jeff & Ryan Hurley join us to discuss sharing their childhood bedroom with Occy and Sunny, lessons learned from their
July 13, 2022
Publisher Steve Pezman joins us to discuss his new book, how to succeed in print publishing in 2022, why modern
June 29, 2022
Sterling Spencer returns to discuss the dark repercussions of his brain injury, his path through recovery, how his audience has
June 22, 2022
Dane Hantz returns to discuss withdrawing Vulcan Surfboards from the market, how the shaping machine is enabling an authoritative archiving
June 15, 2022
Dick Metz returns to discuss the new documentary featuring his return to South Africa to relive and revisit the journey
June 10, 2022
Sasha Jane Lowerson made international news last month for winning Women's Longboard Title's in West Oz, not for the feat
June 1, 2022
Pro surfer turned media man Dylan Graves is now using his popular Vlog to dissect social dilemma's that surf media
May 26, 2022
? Self proclaimed "pro surf fraud", Benji Weatherley joins us to chat about being cancelled by the WSL, his regrettable
May 18, 2022
Jon Pyzel joins us from Bali to discuss JJF's one-universal-board theory, the value of growing a business slower than its
May 11, 2022
Artist Drew Brophy catapulted to surf world fame in the 90s by when his artwork adorned the boards that sparked
April 28, 2022
Wayne Rich is an International Surfboard Builder Hall of Famer and a 2x Icons of Foam winner. In this episode
April 20, 2022
Waterman, the award winning Duke Kahanamoku documentary hit theaters last week. Today filmmaker Isaac Halasima discusses Duke's extraordinary life, how
April 14, 2022
? Surf lampooner Jonathan Wayne Freeman joins us to recount his fast rise to Instagram stardom, warn about the perils
April 7, 2022
The fourth generation magician, surfing's kickflip pioneer, and Santa Cruz stalwart regales us with stories of having Barney as a
March 31, 2022
Greg Jacobs sits at the nexus of surf content distribution. The top filmmakers in surf rely on him to ensure
March 23, 2022
??? Sean Murphy ditched the suit and tie and the weight of his parent's expectations to follow a pipe dream.
March 10, 2022
Stephen Cooney was raised on the Northern Beaches of Sydney in the 50s and 60s. At the age of 16,
March 2, 2022
The always lovely Jamie Brisick returns to tell us about his foray into podcast hosting, dating in his 50s, the
February 24, 2022
This month marks the 50th anniversary of the seminal surf film Morning Of The Earth. Filmmaker Albe Falzon joins us
February 16, 2022
Ehukai lifeguard, greatest bodysurfer of all time, friend to all, Mark Cunningham joins us to discuss amphibious life, the greatest
February 9, 2022
It’s been 2 years since our last one-on-one with Selema Masekela. In that time he’s reversed aged, launched a clothing
February 3, 2022
Stab's resident surfboard reviewer, writer, and content wrangler Michael Ciaramella joins us to detail his first-ever sessions at Pipe and
January 27, 2022
Brad Gerlach hosts a chat with the winner and winning team of the Da Hui Backdoor Shootout, Snapt4's Mason Ho,
January 20, 2022
San Diego board builder Stu Kenson has built boards for decades, with Rusty, for Joel Tudor, with JS, and all
January 14, 2022
? Israel's burgeoning surf scene centers around Tel Aviv where Arthur Rashkovan discovered surfing and now runs Klinika Surf Shop.
January 6, 2022
Alex Gray spent 8 months of quarantine on Namotou and Tavarua as one of the only surfers with full access
December 30, 2021
The whole gang is together to reflect on 2021, make bold predictions for 2022 and hold one another accountable for
December 24, 2021
Former pro surfer, elite level coach and mentor Jim Hogan joins us to talk about rise, fall, and recent qualification
December 17, 2021
Board builder and inventor Greg Webber joins us to discuss designing on the fringe, infighting in the wave pool biz,
December 8, 2021
Original Z-Boy, part of the greatest surf team ever, Oxford English Dictionary consultant, and surfing's foremost historian Matt Warshaw joins
November 30, 2021
MC returns to discuss the aftermath from our last chat, Sunny Garcia, the concept of “sustainability” in surfboards, searching for
November 25, 2021
In today’s episode Maurice Cole contemplates recent tragedy and candidly laments compromising his integrity to chase business goals. He explores
November 19, 2021
Israel "Izzy" Paskowitz discusses growing up with 8 siblings in a 24 foot camper, the blessings and limitations of his
November 12, 2021
Author Thad Ziolkowski joins us to discuss surfing's sordid history with drugs and alcohol, how surfing triggers behavioral addiction's physiology
November 3, 2021
In December of 2012 Derek Dunfee was found floating unconscious 100 miles to sea, nearly 20 minutes after suffering a
October 26, 2021
Quietly and immeasurably influencing the surf world, Jon Roseman's stewardship of Cloudbreak has been cosigned by Fijian tribal leaders and
October 21, 2021
In our 2nd and final installment, Mickey Munoz tells us about his work stunt doubling for Sandra Dee in the
October 13, 2021
Southern Californian icon, board builder, Gidget stunt double, professional surfer, all around surf pioneer Mickey Munoz joins us to tell
October 8, 2021
With 50 years of board building experience, Maui's Jeff Timpone continues to innovate, both with construction and design. He joins
September 23, 2021
? Torren Martyn joins us to discuss his sojourn from Scotland to West Africa, his new found celebrity, the anti-Vlog,
September 16, 2021
In today's episode Tyler Breuer talks with Derek Hynd replicating his life's quiver, The Ultimate Surfer, having his life's material
September 9, 2021
Plumber turned professional big wave surfer Andrew Cotton talks about being rescued by helicopter at Mullaghmore, breaking his back at
September 2, 2021
Akila returns to discuss why big swells coincide with big losses, how increased demand can actually threaten a small business,
August 25, 2021
As the surf industry has largely disbanded, talented and experienced former big surf brand stalwarts are positioned to reengineer surf
August 19, 2021
Boardbuilder Tim Crozier talks about the inherent rewards of kindness, gleaning insights from each of the Icons of Foam, how
August 4, 2021
In today's show Brad Gerlach interviews Kelly Slater about the Olympics, the strengths and limitations of Gabriel, JJF, Italo, and
July 29, 2021
? 3x Surf Expo Shape-Off winner, 30 year board builder, Atlantic Beach lifer, Mike Whisnant joins us to discuss how
July 20, 2021
Harbour Surfboards was my home surf shop growing up, so you can imagine the honor it was for me to
July 14, 2021
Big wave surfer, 8x Guinness Record holder Garrett McNamara is our guest today. He's also the star of the new
June 4, 2021
Film star, pro surfer, marketing exec, WSL SVP, and now brand president, Pat O'Connell joins us to discuss why 2021
May 26, 2021
? Father of 11 year old surf star Cruz Dinofa, Tim joins us to discuss how to cultivate talent without
May 13, 2021
After a decade at Disney and Amazon, first time CEO Kyle Laughlin joins Surfline as part of a $30 million
May 7, 2021
Today we review and discuss the Dream Fish Twin with Roger Hinds; an alternative shortboard featuring a swallow tail and
April 28, 2021
Ryan Scanlon joins us to discuss the value of sabbaticals, how singular focus allows you to multi-task, the benefit of
April 25, 2021
Welcome back to Post-Script, a brief yet thorough overview of each event on the WSL championship tour. Today, a recap
April 15, 2021
April 8, 2021
Derek Hynd is rebuilding his life's quiver (Hyndline) and he's 15 years deep into riding FFFF (fins free for the
April 1, 2021
Bill & Casey Shedd join us to discuss the difference between environmental protection vs conservation, how to grow a business
March 19, 2021
While the vast majority of his competitors are quarantined in Sydney, Connor O'Leary is running mock heats at Newy and
March 17, 2021
Sage Erickson is on day 9, quarantined in Sydney. She candidly reflects on her fear of Pipeline and the delicate
March 12, 2021
Part 2 of In The Q. Conner Coffin is quarantined in Sydney, preparing to compete at Newcastle. He explains how
March 11, 2021
Quarantined in a Sydney hotel room, Lakey Peterson explains how she's adapting to the uncertainty of the '21 season, how
March 3, 2021
Today we reassess the Aloha Spirit, examine the inherit reward ingrained in the act of surfing, and analyze who is
February 26, 2021
30x30 is the environmental initiative that the WSL has been asking you to sign. Former pro surfer and associate director
February 17, 2021
SUBSCRIBE HERE to win this Twinsman! Today we review and discuss the Twinsman with Matt Parker of Album Surfboards; an
February 11, 2021
Big wave icon Peter Mel discusses his monumental Maverick's ride, being rescued by his son, the prospect of one's best
February 3, 2021
Free Scrubber director, Swellian, magazine man, Vaughan Blakey (aka Deadly) joins the podcast today to discuss life lesson's learned from
January 27, 2021
Britt Merrick returns to discuss his new role as CEO of Channel Islands Surfboards and how he rallied the employees
January 20, 2021
Innovative board builder, coach, father figure to countless youths, Ben Aipa passed away on January 15th due to complications suffered
January 6, 2021
We continue our conversation with Jon LaLanne who explains why he left Malibu, unpacks his career as a board builder
December 29, 2020
Board builder Jon LaLanne joins us to discuss how obstacles become ladders, the value of shame, the Gemini board design,
December 22, 2020
SUBSCRIBE Welcome back to Post-Script, a brief yet thorough overview of each event on the WSL championship tour. Today, a
December 16, 2020
SUBSCRIBE Filmmaker, writer, surfboard shaper Andrew Kidman joins us to discuss the delicate art of communicating surfboard design to water
December 11, 2020
SUBSCRIBE Bill "Stretch" Riedel is today's guest. He discusses growing up in Malibu with Tom Morey and Mickey Munoz, the
December 4, 2020
SUBSCRIBE A brief ten years into the surfboard game, Michael Arenal is establishing a reputation as a deft and reliable
November 25, 2020
SUBSCRIBE Brad Gerlach opens up about navigating through depression, the paramount importance of connection, and why he's dedicated the next
November 17, 2020
SUBSCRIBE HERE Blake Peters joins us to talk about how to capitalize on the boom board builders are experiencing during
October 7, 2020
New owner of Surfing World magazine, Sean Doherty discusses his acquisition, his latest book "Golden Daze", and why it's important
September 24, 2020
Oregon based surf photographer Mark McInnis lost everything he owned last week as his house burned to the ground in
September 10, 2020
Simon Jones discusses the power of collective consciousness, how one surf soundtrack changed his life's trajectory, and why 3 stringers
September 7, 2020
At long last Matt Warshaw bestows an Encyclopedia of Surfing podcast upon the world. The Breuer brothers (Swell Season) roll
September 2, 2020
Lauren Hill is a mother, author, and ecofeminist. In today's show she explains how a commitment to curiosity has resulted
August 20, 2020
Self proclaimed "#1 Surfer In The World", pro surfer antagonist, aspiring Centaur, and the greatest to ever surf Alabama, Sterling
August 13, 2020
Surfboard shaper, former pro surfer, writer, surf historian, Dave Parmenter discusses how “old” surfboard designs are more advanced than many
August 5, 2020
Dani Burt is an Adaptive World Surfing Champ, Doctor of Physical Therapy, and above knee amputee as a result of
July 29, 2020
Convicted murderer, national surfing champ, and mastermind of America's biggest ever jewel heist, Jack Roland Murphy is the subject of
July 23, 2020
Richard Kotch is a surf photographer and 50% of the dynamic surf guiding duo on the Maldivian island of Hudhuranfushi,
July 16, 2020
"She Surf" cover surfer Amy Kotch joins us to share how, at 30, she left So Cal suburbia behind in
July 8, 2020
Board builder Malcolm Campbell discusses the Bonzer design, the role it’s played in surfing and the quirky dynamics that sometimes
July 1, 2020
Wyatt Daily shares his discovery of previously unseen surf footage of Greenough, Yater, and dozens more who would spark a
June 24, 2020
Selema "Sal" Masekela and Ryan Harris join us for a discussion about how the surf industry needs to respond to
June 18, 2020
Waves 4 Water is aiming to solve the world water crisis and has already provided sustained solutions for 3.75 million
June 11, 2020
William Finnegan has been an important figure contributing to surfing for the past 30 years or so, mainly as a
June 4, 2020
San Diego board builder and Skip Frye apprentice Josh Hall joins us to pay homage to Kauai, discuss his recent
May 27, 2020
Billy Hamilton joins David to discuss the difficulties of raising Laird, discovering Nazare, the benefits of psychedelics, and how his
May 21, 2020
Billy Hamilton joins David to discuss growing up in Laguna before the ocean was poisoned by detergents from civilization's expansion,
May 13, 2020
Kauai waterman Terry Chung joins us to talk about his recent trip to foil Nazare with Laird, raising well-adjusted children
May 7, 2020
Kauai Council Member and co-founder of Kamanu Composites Luke Evslin joins us to talk about the challenges of being a
April 29, 2020
Professional MMA fighter, surfer, activist Dustin Barca discusses homelessness in Kauai, the environmental impact of genetically modified agriculture, political corruption,
April 22, 2020
April 15, 2020
Mr. Sunset and co-founder of Quiksilver USA Jeff Hakman talks about dressing in drag to avoid Vietnam, earning and losing
April 9, 2020
As part of our contribution to The Lockdown Surf Film Festival, David Scales interviews The Surfer's Journal Editor and film
April 7, 2020
Californian Mark Sausen made his way with one board, a Terry Martin shape, to Kauai in 1970. Over the next
April 2, 2020
The beauty and relative seclusion of Kauai has long made it favorite, albeit somewhat little disclosed, destination for surfers. It's
March 25, 2020
Twenty year ‘CT veteran, meditation teacher and envy of every single surfer since 1993 for his power prowess, Taylor Knox
March 18, 2020
John Dahl is the founder/owner of Sticky Bumps and a pioneer of surf wax. Today he explains how he's been
March 12, 2020
Board builder Ryan Harris runs the world's only zero waste surfboard factory. Today he shares his origin story, how designing
March 4, 2020
In this new 6 part series surfboard shaper Donald Brink spends a week in the mountains with board builders and
February 26, 2020
Surfboard shaper and youth mentor Akila Aipa is expanding on his family legacy by building solutions for our modern needs
February 19, 2020
Pro surfer turned Hurley Hawaii team manager turned organic farmer Joel Centeio chats about the equitability of sponsoring surfers, the
February 18, 2020
Kauai retailer, Aloha Exchange co-founder Jamie Dillberg talks about the legacy of localism, starting Famous traction, recovering from failure, and
February 5, 2020
Rochelle Ballard's commitment to physical and spiritual wellness was the guiding force behind her 15 year CT campaign where she
January 29, 2020
Vitruvian disciple and board builder Dane Hantz joins us to chat about the endangered California surf industry, the psychological risks
January 23, 2020
Originally published February 28, 2017. This week’s guest is unflinching big-wave surfer, champion spear fisherman, and part time Hollywood stuntman
January 8, 2020
Musician, host, producer, Sal Masekela talks about the power and treachery of growing through grief, the gift of plant-based medicine,
January 6, 2020
There is an unrivaled tragedy raging in Australia today. The 136 fires are burning so large that they are generating
January 2, 2020
In our fourth installment with Metz he tell us about a cross country road trip with Edwards, Alter, and Brown
December 23, 2019
Welcome back to Post-Script, a quick overview of each event on the WSL championship tour. Today, a review of the
December 18, 2019
In our third installment with Metz he leaves South Africa and travels through subsaharan Africa, shoots arrows with the Masaii,
December 11, 2019
After last week's introduction to Metz, today he tells us how he sold his family liquor license to Disneyland to
December 4, 2019
Photos and stories from Dick Metz's three year global surf trip in 1958 inspired his friend Bruce Brown to chase
November 27, 2019
Donald Brink chats with Surfrider CEO Chad Nelson and surfboard shapers around the world who have built boards from lobster
November 20, 2019
Jamie Brisick joins us for a discussion about the first time he smoked pot, his foray into BDSM, the absurdity
November 14, 2019
Filmmaker Jack Coleman discusses his latest film, the value of making radical life changes, and why he's leaving his home
November 7, 2019
Era defining pioneer of the shortboard revolution, writer, World Champ; Nat Young discusses abandoning his animal aggression, reveals his favorite
October 31, 2019
Father, husband, surf historian, Matt Warshaw chats about how to nurse the bruising of online commenters, the virtues of quitting
October 28, 2019
October 23, 2019
BeachGrit co-founder, writer, and general surf influencer through his many roles in media, Derek Rielly confesses to accidental overachievement, reflects
October 16, 2019
In an apple orchard on an island thirty miles north of Seattle and eight years removed from his last surf
October 9, 2019
Industrious surfboard shaper from Western Australia, Sunova Surfboard's Bert Burger joins us to extol the virtues of alternative materials, detail
October 2, 2019
Today’s guest is Sal Masekela. Sal is a professional broadcaster, television host, musician & television producer. Correspondent for Vice Sports
September 25, 2019
Punk-flavored surfer, skateboarder, entrepreneur, and activist, from Newport, Rhode Island, often described as "the Godfather of New England surfing", literal
September 18, 2019
Ed Wright and Brian Fredrickson shares stories from 60 years of business, mentoring some of the industry’s most iconic board
September 11, 2019
Channel bottom guru, shaper and laminator Dale Wilson chats with David to discuss his early introduction to Allen Byrne and
September 5, 2019
Josh Hansen is a second generation heir to Hansen Surfboards. Founded by Don Hansen in 1961, Josh has helped usher
August 28, 2019
August 21, 2019
Robert Howson is the owner of the Harbour Surfboards retail. Beginning as a team rider for Rich Harbour in 1980,
August 14, 2019
Today’s show is a conversation between Jamie Brisick and Pulitzer Prize winning author William Finnegan. The two chat about Brisick’s
August 7, 2019
Bing Copeland started Bing Surfboards in 1959. After sharing his first wave with Greg Noll and under the tutelage of
August 1, 2019
Captain of the Indies Trader Fleet and founder of the Beran Island Resort, Martin Daly joins us to chat about
July 25, 2019
TK Brimer, owner of the iconic Newport Beach surf shop The Froghouse, joins us to talk about surf retail's importance
July 20, 2019
July 17, 2019
A conversation with filmmaker Justin Purser, CJ Hobgood, and Damien Hobgood about their new documentary that traces the Hobgood's early
July 10, 2019
Jason Stevenson sits near the top of the heap of shortboard surfboard manufactures worldwide. Parko’s ridden JS nearly his entire
July 3, 2019
Chris Stone is taking time off from traveling as Jordy Smith’s coach to fulfill this patriotic opportunity to head coach
June 25, 2019
Welcome back to Post-Script, a quick overview of each event on the WSL championship tour. Today, a review of
June 19, 2019
In today's episode David chats with Andrew Kidman and Ellis Ericson about their new film "On The Edge Of A
June 10, 2019
Heavy Water is Michael Oblowitz’s new film centered around Nathan Fletcher’s most significant traumas and his most meaningful accomplishments. In
June 5, 2019
Former personal photographer to Sean “Puffy” Combs, Justin Jay has spent the past 10 years traveling from NYC to the
June 4, 2019
May 30, 2019
Innovative photographer and filmmaker Tony Roberts packed his boards and camera gear and drove from Santa Cruz, California to Santa
May 25, 2019
May 15, 2019
The enigmatic MC returns to discuss the aftermath from his first podcast appearance, Sunny Garcia, the concept of "sustainability" in
May 8, 2019
Iconic Queensland shaper Dick Van Straalen shares his origin story and details how living with dyslexia has informed his surfing
April 28, 2019
Welcome back to Post Script, a quick overview of each event on the WSL championship tour. Today, a review of
April 25, 2019
David visits the Gold Coast of Australia to chat with Scott Fenton of Kinaroad to learn about their shaping robot
April 19, 2019
After a three year walkabout in his mid twenties, Quiet Flight's lead shaper Bruce Ragan returned to shaping with a
April 10, 2019
NYC painter Richard Phillips found surfing later in life. He restructured his life to accommodate his newfound obsession and in
April 8, 2019
April 4, 2019
In today's episode Darren Handley of DHD Surfboards details his first encounters with Stephanie Gilmore and Mick Fanning, he explains
March 28, 2019
At the age of 22, Brett Connellan was surfing his local beach when he suffered the intense impact from the
March 22, 2019
Australian surf writer Nick Carroll inquires about all things asymmetry with South African board builder Donald Brink. Nick's been quietly
March 17, 2019
Florida board builder Ricky Carroll illuminates the pioneers of Brevard County whom paved his path while sharing his origin story,
March 10, 2019
Australian writer and surf media mainstay Sean Doherty has become the unintentional tip of the spear in a public fight
February 27, 2019
English professor and surfboard shaper Charles Mencel talks about rescuing drunken tourists from pounding surf at the Jersey shore, crafting
February 21, 2019
Josh Kerr launched on to the world scene with two Air Show World Championships before the age of 20. After
February 14, 2019
In the new film, "Thank You, Mother", Ishka Folkwell showcases Torren Martyn's surfing on Simon Jones boards to craft an abstract
February 7, 2019
In today's episode we chat with Grain Surfboards co-founder Mike LaVecchia. Based in York, Maine, Grain builders hollow, framed, locally
January 26, 2019
Recorded at Surf Expo 2019, David Lee Scales and Chas Smith discuss new opportunities for brands to communicate their messaging
January 22, 2019
Founder of one of surfing's most famous social media profiles BoardPorn, Ron Shine discusses his start as an anonymous surfboard
January 16, 2019
San Diego band of surfers "Switchfoot" has sold millions of albums and won a Grammy over the past 20 years.
January 2, 2019
In today's episode Derek Hynd recounts his professional history and offers lessons for how surfing can learn past mistakes. He
December 27, 2018
In today's episode Maurice Cole contemplates recent tragedy and candidly laments compromising his integrity to chase business goals. He shares
December 10, 2018
Filmmaker Michael Zimbalist talks about the process and journey to make Momentum Generation. From 9 hour interviews with Kelly Slater,
December 5, 2018
The Outer Banks are barrier islands off the coast of the US state of North Carolina, separating the Atlantic Ocean
November 29, 2018
Surfboard shaper Donald Brink has been a recurring guest on this show. Donny sustained a significant injury while surfing recently
November 23, 2018
Today's episode was recorded in the home of Jamie Brisick, which has since been vanquished by the Malibu fires. We're
November 15, 2018
Jeff Timpone has been building surfboards for 50 years. Not only is he one of the world's most experienced shapers,
November 8, 2018
Matt Meola is among the top aerialist in the world. He surfs Jaws. He's a commercial fisherman and recreational bow
October 24, 2018
In part four of On Boards Ryan Martz explains the health and environmental concerns of glassing surfboards and breaks down
October 17, 2018
In part three of On Boards, we meet master laminator Doug Fletcher (aka Fletch). Last week Dave Parmenter began to
October 10, 2018
In part two of On Boards, Dave Parmenter walks us through the process of ordering a surfboard. He then illuminates
October 3, 2018
Introducing part one of On Boards with Dave Parmenter. This conversation began when Parmenter sent me an email after listening
September 13, 2018
Welcome back to Post Script, a quick concise overview of each event on the WSL championship tour. Today, a recap
September 9, 2018
Welcome to Off Script presented by Hurley; behind the scenes at the Surf Ranch Pro (also) presented by Hurley. Today
September 8, 2018
Welcome to Off Script presented by Hurley; behind the scenes conversations with the athletes, coaches, and WSL team at the
September 7, 2018
September 6, 2018
August 29, 2018
Lead designer at Channel Islands Surfboards, lead pastor at Reality family of churches, Britt Merrick talks about his role shaping
August 23, 2018
Mick Fanning is equally well-known for his 3 world titles as he is for overcoming adversity. He lost a brother
August 21, 2018
Welcome back to the 5 Minute Recap. A quick concise overview of each event on the WSL championship tour. Today,
August 14, 2018
Today's episode is an analysis of the history and design of the Groveler surfboard. Experts enlisted herein are Britt Merrick
August 7, 2018
Welcome back to Creators & Innovators, where we seek to distill the character traits, motivations, and the daily rituals of
August 5, 2018
July 31, 2018
Ten years ago, at the age of 22, Dave Allee signed the lease to a retail space on Newport Blvd.
July 10, 2018
Welcome to Creators & Innovators. Each month we’ll seek to distill the character traits, motivations, and the daily rituals of
July 5, 2018
Welcome back to the 5 Minute Recap. A quick, concise overview of each event on the WSL championship tour. Today,
June 21, 2018
Today’s episode is with Dr. Aaron James. A Harvard PhD, professor and chair of philosophy at UC Irvine, James is
June 14, 2018
How does one make a living as a professional free surfer today? Alex Gray unpacks the tribulations and rewards of
June 12, 2018
Whilst we watched these massive waves barreling on our tiny hand held screens around the world, the warrior wrestled his
June 7, 2018
Donald Brink is a lead proponent of asymmetrical surfboard design. A designer since youth, Donald paints, makes plywood fins, and
June 3, 2018
May 31, 2018
Dave Prodan of the WSL weighs-in on the biggest pro surf headlines from this first half of 2018; the reasons
May 24, 2018
Santa Cruz board builder Travis Reynolds is the 2018 winner of the Icons of Foam shaping competition. In today's episode
May 19, 2018
May 3, 2018
Apple called him "a pioneer with profound impact" and Newsweek magazine said he "changed the public face of graphic design".
April 25, 2018
Greg Martz founded The Waterman's Guild in 1983. In the past 35 years it's become renowned as one of the
April 18, 2018
Introducing the 5 minute contest recap. All the important details (sans the lulls between sets) that transpired during the 2018
April 13, 2018
Roger Hinds' 40 year mantra, "Built by One Pair of Hands" was challenged last week when his glass shop closed.
April 4, 2018
Introducing the 5 minute contest recap. Today we'll bring you all the important details (sans the lulls between sets) that
Today's conversation is with San Diego surfboard shaper Josh Hall. Josh discusses starting his career at the very bottom (ding
March 21, 2018
Today's episode is with 4-time kneeboard world champion and WSL commentator Gigs Cellier. Gigs shares stories from his life in
March 13, 2018
In today's episode we catch up with surfboard shaper Josh Martin. Josh is carrying on a family legacy of shaping,
March 7, 2018
In today's episode, David is in the hot seat. Tyler Breuer from Swell Season was visiting from NYC and took
March 5, 2018
The Grit! with Chas Smith is now exclusively available on it's own podcast feed. Pull up your app, search “The Grit”
February 28, 2018
Dave Prodan is the SVP of Global Brand Identity for the World Surf League. He's been with the organization since
February 18, 2018
In today's salacious episode of The Grit!, Chas and David discuss Ashton's police report and the fallout involved with sending
February 13, 2018
Today's episode is with master laminator Alex "Superwolf" Villalobos. Superwolf laminates for Ryan Burch, Joel Tudor, Jeff McCallum, and is
February 5, 2018
In today's episode of The Grit! Chas and David reflect on #DebateGate and ponder the fallacy of bad publicity. They
February 1, 2018
Well, the secret is out. On November 21st, 2017 I surfed Kelly's Surf Ranch with 14 friends and members of
January 28, 2018
In today's episode we wax on with superstar photographer, Clark Little. Clark shares his origin story, explains why he gave
January 17, 2018
In today's episode we chat with surfboard shaper Manny Caro. Manny shares his origin story, how nature informs his surfboard
January 11, 2018
Today’s episode is a heated debate between surf media’s Ashton Goggans from Stab Magazine and Chas Smith from BeachGrit. Topics
January 4, 2018
Jamie Brisick is a former pro surfer turned writer. He was awarded the Fulbright Scholarship in 2008. His stories have
December 19, 2017
It's John John Day! Join Chas and David as they celebrate JJF's 2nd World Title, JFlo's 2nd Pipe Masters win,
December 10, 2017
In today's episode we Wax On with Matt Warshaw. Matt tells us his origin story, what compelled him to chronicle
December 6, 2017
In today's episode of The Grit! David and Chas discuss what price would be required for them to sell-out to
November 30, 2017
Today we Wax On with "the most interesting surfer in the world" (according to Surfing Magazine), Dave Parmenter. Dave responds
November 21, 2017
The most important detail about today's episode of The Grit! is that David and Chas solve of all surfing's race
November 17, 2017
The release of The Seawolf marks the debut of a very talented artist. As a musician, a cinematographer, a director,
November 6, 2017
Today's episode of The Grit! is brought to you by you, the listener! The entire episode was crafted from user
October 27, 2017
Today’s episode is engineered with auditory sensitization systems with hollow fiber ear canal mapping designed to enhance inner cochlea stimulation!
October 19, 2017
Matt Calvani is the owner and head shaper of Bing Surfboards. Bing Surfboards is one of very few remaining California
October 9, 2017
In today's episode of The Grit! Chas and David pay homage to the fabulous wordsmiths who market wetsuits (Technobutter!), then
October 5, 2017
Ashton Goggans is a writer and the new Editor-in-Chief of Stab Magazine. Today's conversation centers around the ever evolving media
September 26, 2017
In today's episode of Shaping Surfing with chat with North Shore shaper Jon Pyzel. From humble beginning in Santa Barbara
September 21, 2017
Jon Pyzel is getting bumped back to next week so that we can recap the historic day that was "The
September 11, 2017
In today's gargantuan sized (vodka & coco fueled) episode of Grit! David and Chas battle over who is more "racist",
September 5, 2017
In today's episode we Wax On with San Diego mid-length impresario Devon Howard. A writer, professional surfer, marketing consultant, and
August 27, 2017
Today's episode of Grit! was recorded at Album Surf in San Clemente, California where Matt Parker generously loans Chas an
August 23, 2017
In a very short period Ryan Lovelace has developed some of the most interesting and sought after surfboards in the
August 16, 2017
Today we Wax On with Chris Gallagher Stone. You may have seen him in the channel during the Billabong Pro.
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August 9, 2017
In this gargantuan sized episode of Grit, David and Chas discuss why Derek Reilly left Stab and co-founded Beach Grit,
August 6, 2017
It's monumental episode of Spit! For the first time in 3 years of recording together, David and Scott finally go
August 3, 2017
Today we Wax On with filmmaker Jack Coleman. You’ve seen his work. He makes commercial shorts for companies like Vissla and
July 27, 2017
Dane Hantz is a dichotomy. Creative and regimented. Thick-skinned and sensitive. His board designs are whimsical in concept and yet
July 24, 2017
So much grit since we last met! David and Chas bite into ultra hard beach candy, the subtext, and what's happening
July 20, 2017
In today's episode of Spit! Scott and David recap the greatest surf event in recent history, The 2017 Corona Open J-Bay.
July 11, 2017
We are thrilled to welcome back former guest Dave Parmenter. He first appeared in episode 101 of Surf Splendor where
July 6, 2017
Today's episode of Spit! ranges from utterly superficial to falsely existential! Strap in. David and Scott discuss Koa Rothman's tooth-shattering
June 29, 2017
David and Chas answer listener inquiries, review the worst boardshorts on the market, critique Albee Layer's musical tastes and intellect, analyze hipsters'
June 26, 2017
Today's episode of 'Shaping Surfing' features surfboard shaper Jeff McCallum. Jeff McCallum builds surfboards in San Diego California with an unwavering
June 21, 2017
In today's episode of Spit!, David and Scott survey Occy's forthcoming wave pool "Surf Lakes", analyze the OK Fiji Pro,
June 12, 2017
Chas Smith joins David Scales again to spill the gossip from over at Beach Grit. The boys ponder why no one
June 6, 2017
In today's episode of Spit!, Scott recaps his recent surf trip to Mexico where he found enlightenment and his "Core
May 29, 2017
Today we Wax On with Keith Malloy. Keith talks about his idealogical transition as a surfer, from riding high-performance thrusters
May 23, 2017
Welcome to Spit! with Scott Bass and David Lee Scales. It's the exact same podcast you know and love (call
May 18, 2017
Welcome to a new show format! Caught Inside will keep you on the inside of surf industry gossip with a
May 9, 2017
In today's experimental show format, David interviews Kyle for the first hour, then Kyle interviews David for an hour. Kyle's
May 4, 2017
David and Scott had their egos shattered by the Internet after the naming "non-troversy" in episode 161. Herein, David takes
May 1, 2017
In today's episode surf photographer Todd Glaser discusses his new project Proximity. Todd gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the
April 27, 2017
Someone contact BeachGrit, there's a Blood Feud! David vs Scott! Kidding . . . kinda . . but not really.
April 20, 2017
In today’s episode David chats with professional surfer turned filmmaker Cyrus Sutton about his new film “Island Earth”. The film
April 12, 2017
In today's episode, David and Scott catch up on JJF's blistering performance in WA, the budgetary cuts for the WSL,
March 23, 2017
Lately there has been a batch of things that never make it into the podcast; film reviews, listeners comments, corrections
March 21, 2017
In today's episode David and Scott analyze the spectacular event that was the 2017 Quiksilver Pro. The Slater vs Medina
March 15, 2017
Today’s guest is Sal Masekela. Sal is a professional broadcaster, television host, musician & television producer. He came from the
March 10, 2017
In today's episode David and Scott analyze the upcoming 2017 WSL season and the first event at Snapper Rocks. Who
March 5, 2017
In this week's show David and Scott catch up on their recent travels, the plethora of surf films washing through
February 28, 2017
This week’s guest is unflinching big-wave surfer, champion spear fisherman, and part time Hollywood stuntman Mark Healey. He’s a perennial
February 7, 2017
In this week's episode of Surf News, David and Scott discuss the bankruptcy of the Titans of Mavericks, Kelly and
January 25, 2017
Today's episode comes to you in two parts; the first 30 minutes is a follow-up conversation with surfboard shaper Roger
January 18, 2017
Today's guest is The Surfrider Foundation's CEO, Dr. Chad Nelsen. Chad shares his origin story, the development of Surfrider from
January 11, 2017
In today's show David and Scott discuss Paul Speaker's departure from the WSL, Gabriel Media's Surf Institute, a new Guinness
December 31, 2016
In today's episode David and Scott discuss the highest paid surfers of 2016, recap the Pipe Masters & the Nazare
December 12, 2016
In today's show David and Scott discuss the Surfer Awards, the controversy of the Triple Crown, a marijuana friendly house
December 7, 2016
In the first half of today's episode, David discusses Need Wetsuits with Rob Colby. They chat about the direct-to-consumer business
November 30, 2016
In this week's episode, David and Scott discuss the world's newest surf spots, Jeff Clark's inside scoop on the Titan's
November 22, 2016
Surfer/Shaper Wayne Rich is the subject of today's episode of Surf Splendor. Wayne was inducted into the International Surfboard Builder
November 16, 2016
Massive waves have been crashing on multiple coasts in the Pacific ocean. David and Scott discuss Mavericks, Jaws, the first ever
November 7, 2016
Surfboard shaper Marc Andreini is our guest on today's episode of Surf Splendor. Marc discusses his formative experiences surfing with
October 31, 2016
Surf Splendor is now accepting donations. Any amount is appreciated but we suggest a monthly, recurring donation of $5. Click
October 24, 2016
In today's episode, David chats with Kyle Thiermann about transitioning $300 million dollars from corporate banks into small banks, saving
October 20, 2016
We have a packed show today with a couple of guests. David opens the show with a conversation with Roger
October 10, 2016
Consummate host and spreader of aloha, Sid "The Package" Abruzzi is the subject of this week's show. Hailing from Newport,
October 3, 2016
In today's episode of Surf News, David and Scott discuss David's recent article on Beach Grit that defames Kelly Slater,
September 22, 2016
In today's episode, David chats with filmmaker Peter Hamblin and professional surfer Frank Solomon about their new film "Let's Be
September 20, 2016
In today's episode David and Scott discuss Surf Park Summit 2 (which Scott emcee'd), the Surf Aid Malibu Cup, the
September 10, 2016
In today's episode Tom Curren and Maurice Cole discuss the seminal board design documented in their new book 'The Reverse
August 24, 2016
David and Scott discuss the proliferation of new podcast's on the market, boards their currently riding, then they chat about
August 15, 2016
David sits down with surfboard shaper Matt Parker to discuss his origin story, surfboard design including asymmetry and finless concepts,
August 10, 2016
David and Scott catch up after a month long hiatus to discuss surfing's inclusion into the 2020 Olympics, the Padang
July 12, 2016
In today's show David and Scott share Baja stories, read listener emails, discuss the controversial quarterfinal heat 1 at the
June 29, 2016
The WSL's VP of Communication Dave Prodan is the guest on today's show. Dave's a regular listener of Surf Splendor
June 17, 2016
In today's show David and Scott recap the spectacle that was the 2016 Fiji Pro. In addition to the surfing
June 8, 2016
We begin today's episode with a conversation with Matt Parker of Album Surfboards about an asymmetrical surfboard that he lent
May 24, 2016
The WSL officially owns one of the world's finest waves, Aaron Gold's lifeless body gets plucked from certain death by
May 2, 2016
In today's show David and Scott discuss Dane Reynolds compensation and dispute with Quiksilver. They also chat about the Big Wave
April 19, 2016
In today's episode, David and Scott analyze the Australian leg of the tour and ask, is unpredictability more valued than perfection? They also
April 4, 2016
In today's episode David and Scott recap the Bells Beach event, analyze the Big Wave award nominees, spread rumors and
March 18, 2016
This week we cover the glory and drama that was the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast, including the injuries, the upside
February 29, 2016
After a couple worthy swells and one false start, The Quiksilver In Memory of Eddie Aikau Invitational finally ran on
February 16, 2016
So much surf news! Big waves smashed Mavericks and Jaws, but not Waimea. Did Quik know? Was it all a hoax?
February 2, 2016
Recorded while David and Scott watch the final day of the Volcom Pipe Pro, the boys discuss Kelly's plea to
January 26, 2016
"Learning to Breathe" filmmaker Rocky Romano is the subject of today's show. "Learning to Breathe" is the heavy documentary film
January 19, 2016
So much (dare I say it) El Nino swell pumping through the Pacific lately. David and Scott break down the
January 12, 2016
