Nathan Florence & Koa Rothman

Nate & Koa Podcast

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Nathan Florence and Koa Rothman, two current top big wave surfers hailing from the North Shore of Oahu share a look into their minds as they allow us listen in on exclusive conversations, crazy wave recounts, and their life changing experiences along the way. Whether it is navigating death defying waves, gamechanging health hacks, or the behind the scene thoughts of an iconic session, join Nate & Koa for a real perspective on surfing from two actual pro surfers.

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Nathan Florence & Koa Rothman

Episodes

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU PUT A WORLD CHAMPION SURFER IN 50ft WAVES? 19.05.2026 1:00:45

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RIP CURRENT HORROR STORY THE GUY WHO SWIMS THE WORLDS HEAVIEST WAVES - DANIEL RUSSO 12.03.2026 1:21:55

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WHAT HAPPENED TO SURF ETIQUETTE? NATE'S FEAR OF AGING & KOA'S FEAR OF BALDING 22.01.2026 51:01

CHRIS MALLOY'S INSANE BIG WAVE STORIES, SURF TRIPS IN THE 90s 15.12.2025 1:07:44

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DANGERS OF SURF TRIPS, KOA GOES TO TAHITI, NATE GETS DENGUE FEVER! 19.11.2025 1:00:05

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WHAT SOCIAL MEDIA HAS DONE TO SURFING 06.12.2024 1:08:21

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READ THE OCEAN BETTER, SPOTTING SNEAKY WINDOWS ON SURF TRIPS BETWEEN CROWDS, OUR NEW SPONSORS! 24.09.2024 58:49

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NIGHTMARE KEYHOLE PADDLE OUT STORY, LEASH WRAPPED CORAL HEAD! 12.04.2024 56:34

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TOM LOWE INSANE NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCE WHAT HE SAW, SURFING PIPE AS NON LOCAL 23.02.2024 1:02:28

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NATES DISTURBING STORY OF LOSING BOARD IN SHARKY WATERS FAR OFF COAST, PIPE MASTER RECAP! 03.01.2024 49:33

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ELI TELLS SURF HORROR STORY "I WAS STABBED BY REBAR UNDER WATER" and OPENING XXL HAWAII SWELL 12.12.2023 1:05:28

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CAN A VIRAL VIDEO GET YOU SPONSORED? NATE WINS BIG WAVE AWARDS! 01.12.2023 52:47

GETTING CAUGHT BY 30ft OUTER REEF WAVS WITH YOUR BEST FRIENDS 05.10.2023 59:03

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EVOLUTION OF BIG WAVE SURFING, TOW VS. PADDLE. EP 19 28.09.2023 1:01:05

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SURFING WITH JIMMY BUFFET AND OUR TRAVELS AROUND THE WORLD EP. 18 21.09.2023 56:29

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NATE, KOA, ELI, PYZEL TALK ABOUT BALI, SURFBOARDS, AND KOOKS EP. 17 14.09.2023 1:25:16

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WE ARE BACK! WE CHASED EVERY SWELL AND BOTH GOT INJURED EPS 16 08.09.2023 55:30

Episode 16! We are back!

WHO ACTUALLY PAYS FOR SURFERS TO TRAVEL & HOW STRIKE MISSIONS ACTUALLY WORK 25.05.2023 54:24

EPISODE 15! LIKE and SUBSCRIBE you guys! So who actually pays for surfers to travel? Find out on this episode! Nate and Koa also explain how there "strike missions" work from forecasting to traveling to how many surfboards they bring on a trip.

IS LOCALISM GOOD OR BAD? SURF ETIQUETTE DO'S AND DONT'S, OUR SHARK ENCOUNTERS! 18.05.2023 46:23

Here we go episode #14 LIKE andSUBSCRIBE! We discuss what it takes to be a free surfer in todays world, we share stories about sharks and hitting the reef!

THE GO TO BOARDS FOR EVERY SIZE WAVE, CAGE FIGHTER, STUNT MAN, BIG WAVE SURFER ELI OLSON TELLS ALL! 11.05.2023 1:03:06

Go to https://www.magicmind.co/koanate We got a 20% off code for you, it's: KOANATE If you get the subscription, it stacks with the on-site discounts and comes with free shipping. In this episode ELI OLSON our long time childhood friend finally joins us for an epic conversation covering some incredibly interesting topics, Eli is a jack fo all trades and has got his Black Belt in Jujitsu, fought in...

WAVES WITH THE WORST PADDLE OUTS, HOW LONG A PRO CAN ACTUALLY SURF FOR, SUN PROTECTION! 13.04.2023 58:23

Episode 12! Nate and koa jump right into it! Going over the recent world pro bells tour event, our worst paddle out situations, unconscious body rescues and the insane endurance that a lifetime of surfing can give you in the ocean!

WHAT ITS LIKE FILMING THE WORLDS HEAVIEST WAVES AND THE SURFERS THAT RIDE THEM, JACK GERMAIN EP 11! 30.03.2023 58:18

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HOW TO GET BETTER AT SURFING AND HOW TO DO IT FASTER EP. 10 16.03.2023 51:57

Nate and Koa explain how you can improve your surfing and how to do it fast.

HELMETS MAKE SURFING MORE DANGEROUS? WHY WE DONT WEAR THEM, WHY YOU SHOULDNT JUST GO OUT TO PIPE EP. 9 09.03.2023 44:53

Episode 9! We talk about how to improve your surfing. Go to https://www.magicmind.co/koanate We got a 20% off code for you, it's: KOANATE If you get the subscription, it stacks with the on-site discounts and comes with free shipping.

JOHN FLORENCE ON THE DARK SIDE OF WORLD TITLES, DESTROYING YOUR COMPETITORS, SURFING YOUR BEST! Ep.8 02.03.2023 35:34

Episode 8 goes down! We have our second guest on the show John John Florence, two time world surfing champion, widely considered the best surfer on the planet, creator of one of the greatest surf films ever made View From a Blue Moon, nates brother and koas long time childhood friend, an epic conversation about the dark side of winning world titles, surfing under your own brand starting your own c...