Surf Splendor

Mr. Sunset opens up about the anxieties of wartime during the Vietnam draft, eating a tablecloth (literally) to earn the license for Quiksilver, the value of ignorance, earning and losing a small fortune, conquering a 30 year substance addiction, and positioning himself to surf into 100 years of age. Enjoy! Presented by: Roark.com  Presented by: REALWatersports.com Presented … Continue reading "51...

In today’s show, Scott and David unpack how Marg’s has morphed into a progressive wave, verify Kelly’s road to requalification in 2025, map a path toward surfboard sustainability, and question how the poster boy for surf corps has become the rebellion leader. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy. Partners: DrinkAG1.com/surf, ColbyPlus.com,  REALWatersports.com, Treeswax.com Sponsor: LinkedIn.com/surf Spons...

In today’s “Surf Past Your Prime” themed episode, the boys advise on how to get your first barrel in your 50s, question why Kelly’s closest friend’s are forcing him to retire, explain the perils of a one wave session, and finally discover whether it’s harder to be a surfer or a swinger. Plus Barrel or … Continue reading "264 – The Grit! April 19, 2024" The post 264 – The Grit! April 19, 2024 appea...

In today’s show Scott and David reflect on El Salvador, take wagers on the WSL’s new CEO’s longevity,  reminisce about each of their first memories of Kelly, suggest how he should use his retirement, and identify precisely when to let go prior to getting dragged. Enjoy! Partners: WaterwaysTravel.com, SurfNVS.com, REALWatersports.com, Treeswax.com Sponsor: LinkedIn.com/surf Sponsor: FactorMeals.com...

Maui laminator Nic Timpone joins us to discuss the weight and privilege of continuing a five decade legacy of board building, how incremental improvements in sustainable materials net meaningful change, the fallacy of Instagram virality, and why he’ll be ditching his board henceforth. Enjoy! Presented by: Roark.com promo code SPLENDOR15 Presented by: REALWatersports.com Presented by: VAERWatches.c...

In today’s episode David discovers that yes, surfing is easy, but it’s a lot of work, Chas musters the energy to get the new WSL CEO fired, and the boys discuss the cost of Kelly’s greatness, the lion who tamed the Wolf Pack, the next big trend in surf fashion, and how to ruin an … Continue reading "263 – The Grit! April 12, 2024" The post 263 – The Grit! April 12, 2024 appeared first on Surf Sple...

Live from El Salvador! David and Scott recap their sessions, their boards, the waves, devise how to shred into their 60s and then discuss Kelly’s remorseful interview with TVC, make Marg’s picks, and celebrate Steph’s first board purchase post-Tour. Enjoy! Partners: SurfNVS.com Partners: ColbyPlus.com Partners: REALWatersports.com Partners:Treeswax.com Sponsor: SquareSpace.com/surf Sponsor: Factor...

Professional surfer, author, ecofeminist, mother, Lauren Hill joins us to discuss how a commitment to curiosity has resulted in an unlikely surf career, an even less likely life as a farmer, and the cosmic premonition that inspired her to move across the world in a quest to stay centered. Enjoy! (Originally aired September 2020) Presented … Continue reading "508 – Lauren L. Hill" The post 508 – La...

Pro surfer turned shaper, Shane Stoneman discusses the immeasurable influence environment plays in one’s work and well-being, the restorative virtues of painting, music as a conduit to connect with his children, and how to mitigate the physical trauma of shaping surfboards. Enjoy! Presented by: Roark.com, REALWatersports.com, VAERWatches.com Sponsor: DrinkAG1.com/surf Sponsor: SquareSpace.com/surf...

In today’s episode Chas dives shallow into ELO’s public diary, David discovers truths about why Mormon’s aren’t dominating pro surfing, they then discover why public shaming is the tough road to success, and explain why hangovers only happen to losers. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Partners: DrinkAG1.com/surf and VAERWatches.com Sponsor: RocketMoney.com/surf Sponsor: FactorMeals.com/surf50 Sponsor: ...

In today’s episode the boys wax poetic on the psyche of Gabe Medina and decode his vulnerabilities to make predictions for the midyear cut, temper their celebrations for the San Clemente Cyclone, bid farewell to Kelly, and determine precisely what type of friend foam actually is. Plus Must-See Moments! Enjoy! Partners: REALWatersports.com, Treeswax.com,  WaterwaysTravel.com Sponsor: SquareSpace.co...

In today’s show Chas spawns a spite baby, David becomes an expert on neurological disorders, and then the boys explain why yellow boards are better, which surfer you should bet on for 2025, which religious group you should invest in, and explain how to deal with soft talkers. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Partner: DrinkAG1.com/surf Sponsor: SquareSpace.com/surf … Continue reading "261 – The Grit! Ma...

Patrick Trefz joins us to discuss how primary cooking lessons from his mother and a missive of exploration from his father led to 30+ years of travel, a tenure at Surfer Magazine, analysis of his friends through documentary, and the idea that food might leave the most indelible imprint of a culture. It’s all chronicled … Continue reading "506 – Patrick Trefz: Ode To Travel" The post 506 – Patrick...

In today’s show Scott and David discuss their controversial narrow escape at Winkipop, Joao’s new trajectory in life, question if foam is actually your friend, celebrate the deal of a lifetime in So Cal beach real estate, and Scott reveals his secret life as a poet. Enjoy! Partners: ColbyPlus.com, SurfNVS.com REALWatersports.com, Treeswax.com Sponsor: SquareSpace.com/surf Sponsor: FactorMeals.com/...

In today’s show David unleashes the power within! Chas gender reveals Kellani’s baby! Peck makes a spooky appearance, Conner Coffin sees the dentist, and we all quake in the presence of the shop girl. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Partners: DrinkAG1.com/surf and VAERWatches.com Sponsor: RocketMoney.com/surf Sponsor: FactorMeals.com/surf50 Sponsor: SquareSpace.com/surf UNLEASH THE POWER WITHIN David...

In today’s episode Scott and David check in with the world’s oldest big wave surfer and plot the best use of unused surfboards, Kelly adds fatherhood (again) to his 2024 schedule, Dane gets a job working retail, and they dissect perhaps the greatest take-off ever captured on film. Enjoy! Partners: WaterwaysTravel.com , REALWatersports.com ,  TREESWAX.com Sponsor: RocketMoney.com/surf Sponsor: Fact...

In our final installment, AJW reminds us why it’s often preferable to not have a plan, how fasting for 10 days led to him catching the wave of his life at Peahi, solo travel led him to a nude hot spring in the mountains of Japan, and how accepting a job in a sketchy situation … Continue reading "505 – Adam Warden: AJW Surfboards | Part Two" The post 505 – Adam Warden: AJW Surfboards | Part Two app...

In today’s show from Revelstoke, Canada, Chas reports live from Natural Selection and David defines criteria to “identify” as a surfer, Carissa does a deal with Dior, Lisa deals in boards, and Jimbo goes toe-to-toe with Mother Nature for the heavyweight bout to end all humanity. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Partner: DrinkAG1.com/surf Partner: WeekendVans.com Sponsor: SquareSpace.com/surf … Continue readin...

Adam Warden shares the early lesson from his father that gave him the tools to travel the world, how simply showing up nurtures opportunity, the benefit of being willing to take a punch, why irrepressibly moxie trumps talent, and the value of not knowing. Part one of two! Enjoy! Presented by: Roark.com, REALWatersports.com, VAERWatches.com Sponsor: Waterways.com Sponsor: SquareSpace.com/surf Spons...

In today’s episode Scott and David revel in the day of the year at Cloudbreak and celebrate the unsung filmers who continue to evolve the medium, applaud Kelly for ditching Portugal to get super tubes, wink at Derek Hynd for opting for a surf mat, offer Noah Beschen an award, and hang on every word … Continue reading "348 – Spit! March 13, 2024" The post 348 – Spit! March 13, 2024 appeared first o...

In today’s show Chas gets bamboozled by toxic positivity, David finds meaning in the ashes of surf retail, the GOAT offers a wink and a nod, Gerry cashes-in on his privilege, and Huntington Beach goes full Huntington Beach. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Partners: DrinkAG1.com/surf and VAERWatches.com Sponsor: RocketMoney.com/surf Sponsor: FactorMeals.com/surf50 Sponsor: SquareSpace.com/surf TOXIC PO...

Retired Marine Combat Photographer Clint Runyon shares how he discovered surfing while stationed on Camp Pendleton (Trestles adjacent), how an economic crunch led him to shaping, building out a surfboard “factory” on deployment, and details the journey to discover the true value of a surfboard. Enjoy! RunyonSurfboards.com and @RunyonSurf Presented by: Roark.com, REALWatersports.com, VAERWatches.co...

In today’s Father-themed episode, Scott and David honor the latest Olympic qualifiers, lament the lack of waves at Supertubos, pin Bells as Kelly’s official “retirement”, mark Filipe absent for the Olympics, and pay homage to those who introduced them to surfing. Enjoy! Partners: WaterwaysTravel.com , REALWatersports.com ,  TREESWAX.com Sponsor: RocketMoney.com/surf Sponsor: FactorMeals.com/surf50...

In today’s episode Chas and David identify the precise moment when being a good dad goes too far, weep at the loss of one of surf cultures most important institution, explain why surfing is now easier than ever, laugh at the first “Dick In The Wild”, and implore you to avoid hustling at all costs. … Continue reading "257 – The Grit! March 1, 2024" The post 257 – The Grit! March 1, 2024 appeared fi...

In today’s episode Scott receives private insights from Gerry Lopez about the very first board he ever shaped while David makes a case for doodles and against traction pads, then they boys get bamboozled by Filipe, smitten by Hazza, and boldly claim which surfer has had the single best surf year of any surfer who … Continue reading "346 – Spit! February 29, 2024" The post 346 – Spit! February 29,...