Surf Splendor

Quietly 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 and a newly earned MBA from … Continue reading "526 – Jon Roseman" The post 526 – Jon Roseman appeared f...

In today’s show David recaps his recent journey to Southern California’s preeminent wave pool, then the boys celebrate the (potentially) greatest comeback in surfing, speculate on the true history of Tavarua, and out the Hollywood director who thinks you’re a jerk. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Partners: SurfNVS.com to see the new Chenye Horan Fins Partners: Surfrider.org Partners: REALWatersports.com … C...

In today’s show Dave Nelson reflects on the gift that was skating while growing up in the epicenter of tech, how one early gift from mom would dictate his life’s passion, the magic of living on Reunion Island in the early 90s, and how surf photography led him from darkness and allowed him to service … Continue reading "525 – Dave “Nelly” Nelson" The post 525 – Dave “Nelly” Nelson appeared first on...

In today’s show Raygun teaches us a valuable lesson about surf culture, Kemper’s secret celebrity progeny is revealed, Mexi surfers position to oust Brazil as surf world’s finest, and one multi-time female champ gets outed for subjugating one lowly working-class surf fan. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Partners: DrinkAG1.com/surf Partners: WeekendVans.com/surf Sponsor: RocketMoney.com/surf Sponsor: B...

In today’s show Scott’s prescient predictions come to fruition in the most unexpected of ways, Surfer Mag returns to print, Nathan Florence is bestowed yet another dignitary honor, JJF shows up at Lowers to foreshadow a third crown, and one 52 year old surfer once again manifests the wave of winter. Plus Dukes and Kooks! … Continue reading "370 – Spit! August 15, 2024" The post 370 – Spit! August...

? In today’s show David and Chas finally understand the unbearable lightness of being Filipe, identify the exact dollar amount for Billy Kemper’s friendship, voice concern about Stab’s authoritarian censorship, and explain how to rinse the pee out of your wetsuit without losing your brine. Enjoy! Partners: VAERWatches.com/surfsplendor Partners: WeekendVans.com/surf Sponsor: RocketMoney.com/surf Sp...

In today’s show Mark Sausen explains how he landed on Kauai in 1970, why humility is a gateway to universal acceptance, the biggest concerns with the tech autocrat invasion on island, why it takes 20 years to get Hanalei dialed, and how to surf well into your 60s. Enjoy! Presented by FlorenceMarineX.com/surf Presented by: Surfrider.org Presented … Continue reading "524 – Mark “Papa Sau” Sausen" Th...

In today’s show Scott and David survey the seascape after the Olympic’s, enumerate the medals, visualize 2028, identify why IOC censorship is the antithesis of surfing, and explain why a chlorinated playing field is a sad but inevitable eventuality. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy!  Partners: SurfNVS.com to see the new Chenye Horan Fins Partners: Surfrider.org … Continue reading "369 – Spit! August 7,...

In today’s show, live from the streets of Paris, Chas and David assess why the greatest day of surfing hasn’t made a mainstream splash, shame Pedro Scooby for slandering a venerable veteran of our sport, marvel at the idiocy of athlete’s promoting their own failure,  and Carissa one-ups Gabe’s famed kick out with the grandest … Continue reading "279 – The Grit! August 2, 2024" The post 279 – The G...

In today’s show Anastasia Ashley recounts lessons learned as a haole grom on the North Shore, winning a Pipe event at age 23, embracing surf’s sex appeal to build a business, turning down a six-figure paycheck from Playboy, and how early career choices she was scrutinized for have now become standard industry practice. Enjoy! Presented … Continue reading "523 – Anastasia Ashley" The post 523 – Ana...

In today’s show Scott and David marvel in what might be the biggest, most viewed day of surfing ever. From the world champ whose limelight dimmed to the unexpected hero who earned the highest total of the day, if surfing ever breaches the mainstream, day three of the Olympics will have been the day to … Continue reading "368 – Spit! July 30, 2024" The post 368 – Spit! July 30, 2024 appeared first...

It’s finally happened, Chas Smith has been cancelled. A mob of Brazilians, Olympic and WSL legal teams, and Meta descended to effectively silenced @SurfJournalist. Today he speaks on the events, the aftermath, and what’s next as the world shifts focus towards the End Of The Road and what this all means for freedom of speech … Continue reading "278 – The Grit! July 26, 2024" The post 278 – The Grit...

In today’s show Chris Christenson recounts the time Tiger Woods got him disqualified from a golf tournament, why Dick Brewer invested in him, how Clark Foam’s closure was the best thing that ever happened, and discusses going to war with a corporate behemoth and inadvertently becoming an environmental activist in the process. Enjoy! Presented by: Surfrider.org … Continue reading "522 – Chris Chris...

In today’s show Diffenderfer explains the impossibility of scaling a custom board biz, Warshaw highlights a little known pioneering moment in women’s surfing, Mandala gives deeper insight into the virtues of the Twinzer and the mystique of Wil Jobson, and Internet goes to war over the value of public shaming. Enjoy! Partners: WaterwaysTravel.com Partners: DrinkAG1.com/surf Partners: Driftline.co p...

In today’s show get a VIP out of the doghouse, identify when it’s time to quit surfing, feast on a Blood Feud between two of their favorite shapers, explain how NOT to make magic happen in the bedroom, and unlock the secret to eternal youth. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Partners: DrinkAG1.com/surf Partners: WeekendVans.com CHAS SMITH HATES … Continue reading "277 – The Grit! July 19, 2024" The post...

In today’s show Scott and David dive head first into an ice bath and emerge reinvigorated by the prodigal return of Dave Rastovich, attempt to redefine the terms that describe his craft, celebrate the Month of The Laminator, pick the wildest of Wildcards, and lament the latest Olympic forecast. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Partners: … Continue reading "366 – Spit! July 17, 2024" The post 366 – Spi...

Nainoa is back to explain why having a focused leader is the secret to building magic boards, how learning history enriches both work and play, why it’s a bad idea to fake it until you make it, and why sucking only a little grants you access to powerful teachers. Enjoy! Presented by: Surfrider.org Presented by: REALWatersports.com Presented … Continue reading "521 – Nainoa Speier: Part Two" The po...

In today’s show laminator Nainoa Speier shares how his personal journey to discover his family’s origins connected him to a network of SoCal surf icons, how teenaged vandalizing informed his future resin works, and why overseas surfboard manufacturing erodes the bedrock of surf culture. Enjoy! Presented by: Surfrider.org Presented by: REALWatersports.com Presented by: VAERWatches.com/surfsplendor...

In today’s show David and Chas assess the tragedy at Teahupo’o mere weeks prior to the Olympics, blush at Billy Kemper’s foray onto OnlyFans, outline definitive rules for which craft is allowed at specific breaks, and discover the noblest of rots. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Partners: DrinkAG1.com/surf Partners: WeekendVans.com Partners: VAERWatches.com/surfsplendor NOBLE ROT OLYMPIC UPDATES THE W...

In today’s show Scott and David identify how early trauma may yield profound surfing, celebrate Creed’s embrace of Scott’s favorite board, help define simply terms for WSL judges, and give YOU the opportunity to win a surf comp. Enjoy! Partners: DrinkAG1.com/surf Partners: Driftline.co promo code SPIT Partners:  SurfNVS.com, Partners: Treeswax.com Partners: REALWatersports.com Sponsor: RocketMoney...

Live! from Paris, the Grit! celebrates Independence abroad while shaming the pro surf simps Hawk Tuah-ing the Zuck, David and Chas devise a Brotherhood of the Traveling Single-Fin, explain the value in making one’s self scarce, prepare to divulge their profits to the corp, and vow to never tattoo their kids names on their temple. … Continue reading "275 – The Grit! July 5, 2024" The post 275 – The...

In today’s Independence Day themed show the boys identify the greatest surfer to ever hail from Texas, calculate Italo’s hyperactivity vs Cloudbreak’s steadiness, track the devolution of Puerto Escondido, and Scott regales us with his story of riding a sea turtle. Enjoy! Partners: Surfrider.org Partners: WaterwaysTravel.com Partners: DrinkAG1.com/surf Partners: Driftline.co promo code SPIT Partner...

? In today’s show David and Chas attempt an intervention, fight feeling awkward at a pool party, pinpoint why KK can’t get no respect, lament their influence over Italo, and explain why surfing’s future will be about doing less. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Partners: DrinkAG1.com/surf Partners: WeekendVans.com Partners: VAERWatches.com/surfsplendor OI RIO PRO DOES YOUR SURFING NEED AN … Continue re...

Kauai waterman Terry Chung joins us to talk about his recent trip to foil Nazare with Laird, raising well-adjusted children on Kauai, his journey through board building, the evolution of the surf foil, and how to sustain big wave wipeouts at the age of 65. Enjoy! Presented by: Surfrider.org Presented by: Roark.com  Presented by: REALWatersports.com Presented by: VAERWatches.com/surfsplendor Partne...

In today’s show Scott connects the dots between childhood trauma and great works, David celebrate’s Occy’s enduring influence, and then the boys applaud Stab High, set an important record straight, and honor the character and life of Tamayo Perry. Enjoy! Partners: Surfrider.org Partners: Driftline.co promo code SPIT Partners:  SurfNVS.com, Partners: Treeswax.com Partners: REALWatersports.com Spons...