Surf Splendor

? In today’s show David and Chas memorialize this Autumnal equinox as the official day that Stab jumped the shark into the Inertia-verse, calculate the costs of operating as a corporate shill, marvel at the metamorphosis of Laird and Gabby in Gaird, extoll the virtues of a fanny pack as the ultimate surf bag, and … Continue reading "234 – The Grit! September 22, 2023" The post 234 – The Grit! Sept...

Marine Biologist, freediver, surfer, Brinkley Davies joins us to discuss harnessing the power of social media to activate people’s compassion for animals, why the benefits inherent in freediving help guide her environmental charity work, how a fateful incident with a kangaroo led to her mothering a joey, and how to mitigate burnout by not surfing. … Continue reading "478 – Brinkley Davies" The pos...

In today’s show David and Scott share reflections on the most poignant surf documentary in recent time, assess the 2024 CT schedule and make predictions on how much longer the WSL can tank their product and profits while retaining elite level surfers, and they assess the real cost Stab Mag pays for their privileged access … Continue reading "323 – Spit! September 21, 2023" The post 323 – Spit! Sep...

In today’s show David and Chas discuss everything that was Finals Day and admit that you should probably listen to Kai Lenny and Kelly Slater’s recap instead, they then campaign for #JusticeForCarissa, weep for Tyler, outline the dire omen for the WSL, and mark Finals Day as the nexus for an eventual dystopian surf future. … Continue reading "233 – The Grit! September 14, 2023" The post 233 – The...

Pro surfer, second generation board builder, Greenough acolyte and EPS advocate, Ellis Ericson joins us to discuss the inherent limitations of molded surfboard blanks, feeling foreign in his hometown of Byron, how distancing daily life from technology has propelled his greatest strides forward, and how to induce zen through the hum of a planer. Enjoy! … Continue reading "477 – Ellis Ericson" The p...

In today’s episode Scott and David dissect Finals Day, the format, the title’s clinched and lost, the unexpected come ups, the painstaking let downs, the inspirational comeback, the uninspired relinquishing of a crown, and the implications for 2024 and beyond. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Sponsor: ColbyPlus.com for epic, very well-priced Yamamoto rubber Sponsor: SurfNVS.com … Continue reading "322...

? Josh Peterson is one of the eight shapers competing in the Icons of Foam Shape-off honoring Bing Copeland at the Boardroom Show this year. From Va. Beach to Portugal, it’s been quite a ride so far, and I say “so far” because there’s a lot more happening for Josh Peterson of Peterson Surf Craft. … Continue reading "082 – Josh Peterson" The post 082 – Josh Peterson appeared first on Surf Splendor...

In today’s show and in preparation for Finals Day, Chas and David share perhaps the best surf poem ever written, “Yellow Belly with Lion Tatt”, assess the Final Five field, celebrate the simple ingenuity of Coach Surfing, discuss the Surfline CEO’s departure, tally the contributions of Jimmy Buffett, and seize the greatest opportunity in coastal … Continue reading "232 – The Grit! September 8, 202...

In today’s show David and Scott announce their first ever Spit surf trip! You’re invited! Scott returns from Hood River with yet another foil epiphany, David reviews the final 5 warm ups at Lowers, Kelly weighs-in on the updated judging criteria for Finals Day, and the boys make their final predictions for swell, for winners, … Continue reading "321 – Spit! September 8, 2023" The post 321 – Spit!...

Maui’s Joshua Weisfeld shares the harrowing story of losing his home and factory while narrowly escaping the fires, gives insight into the rich board building community that existed in Lahaina, surveys the diaspora, and attempts to develop a blueprint for steps towards rebuilding. Enjoy. Sponsor: WaveKi.com promo code “WAVEKISPLENDOR20” Sponsor: Roark.com Sponsor: DrinkAG1.com/surf Sponsor: VAERWa...

Nate Tyler earns his living as a kinetic sculptor and a professional surfer in the central California hills about twenty minutes from the coast.  His career of surf movie aerialist and brand ambassador for the likes of 805 Beer, Globe, and Octopus keeps his passport full with some incredible travel and inspiration for his work. … Continue reading "Converge with Nate Tyler" The post Converge with N...

Handmade, custom tailored, wetsuit designer Shane Jones joins us to discuss how youthful angst can be a catalyst to pursue your passion, why experiencing adversity should stimulate motivation, how it’s never too late to radically redesign your life, and how he collected 8,000 square feet of goods for Lahaina’s families in need. Enjoy! Sponsor: Roark.com Sponsor: SunBum.com … Continue reading "475...

In today’s show, the ghost of Dora appears in Jupiter, Florida and Chas and David attempt to tease apart overt prejudice from covert racism, papa Toledo finally fesses up to a fear of Teahupo’o’s bottom, the Saudi’s make a play for Dirk’s fledgeling biz, and peak unwarranted narcissism personified wreaks havoc at Pleasure Point. Plus … Continue reading "231 – The Grit! August 31, 2023" The post 23...

In today’s show David and Scott follow Eckert’s lead and find redemption through contrition, feel zero nostalgia for “surf brands” being sold alongside Kirkland, assess Filipe’s greatest liability at Finals Day (along with the forecast), and identify the importance and perils with classifying any ol’ prejudice as “racism”. Plus Dukes and Kooks. Enjoy! Sponsor: DrinkAG1.com/surf Sponsor: SurfNVS.co...

A surfboard shaper since 1967, Greg Loehr worked for Dick Catri, Natural Art, Ocean Avenue, and Fox. He began making boards out of styrofoam blanks and epoxy resin in 1981, and helped create a stronger, and lighter alternative to the standard polyurethane foam/polyester resin board. In 2004, Surfing magazine named Loehr as one of the … Continue reading "081 – Greg Loehr" The post 081 – Greg Loehr...

In our most divisive episode yet, Chas and David discuss the pro surfer turned election denier who was indicted alongside Trump, how their own patriotism may actually be better defined as xenophobia, posit that Ethan Ewing may be recovered for Finals Day, celebrate the immeasurable gifts of Greg Browning, and explain why you should be … Continue reading "230 – The Grit! August 25, 2023" The post 2...

Surfing’s preeminent funny man joins us to chat about the importance of making risqué jokes in today’s cancel culture, why surf culture is ripe for lampooning, the time the WSL told him he could have a job if he combed his hair, and how if you identify race as a punchline of a joke, you … Continue reading "474 – Tyler Allen" The post 474 – Tyler Allen appeared first on Surf Splendor .

In today’s show Scott and David recap Hurricane Hilary, identify the new WSL rule that bumped Gabe Medina from 4th to 6th, question why the org hasn’t mentioned a single word about their World Number 3’s broken back, receive guidance from an elder on how to respond after burning someone, and identify a easy and … Continue reading "319 – Spit! August 22, 2023" The post 319 – Spit! August 22, 2023 a...

Billy is back to discuss the difficulties of raising Laird, discovering Nazare, the benefits of psychedelics, and how his relationship with John Milius ended with a punch and a transfer of one millions dollars. Enjoy! (Originally published May 27, 2020) Follow @BillHamiltonSurf and BillHamiltonSurf.com Sponsor: Roark.com Sponsor: SunBum.com promo come “surfsplendor15” Sponsor: Driftline.co promo c...

In today’s show David and Chas finger the man who will go down in history for killing surfing, they celebrate the phenomenal final at Teahupo’o and identify the single error that cost Gabe a shot at a fourth world title, Griffin Colapinto reveals himself as the actualized man-of-tomorrow, Caitlyn Simmers throat stomps Filipe Toledo, and … Continue reading "229 – The Grit! August 17, 2023" The post...

Harrison Roach shares quite a few good stories with us.  We’d expect nothing less from this ride-anything journeyman.  His charm and demeanor translates well to his role as brand ambassador for our longtime sponsor Roark and his work with Thomas Bexon Surfboards.  Feel free to kickback and fall into the zone with Harrison.  It’s a … Continue reading "Garden Variety with Harrison Roach" The post Ga...

In today’s show Scott and David celebrate the rescue and recovery of the surfers and crew lost at sea in Indonesia, survey the toll and response efforts on Maui, assess the effects of the corporatization of surf forecast sites, and marvel at the multi-disciplinary domination of JJF. Enjoy! Sponsor: DrinkAG1.com/surf Sponsor: SurfNVS.com Sponsor: TREESWAX.com Sponsor: REALWatersports.com Sponsor: D...

On today’s episode we look in the mirror and take a long, hard, sobering look at the image of surfing. How important is surfing’s image? Does it shape surfing’s culture? Does it affect who takes up the sport? Does it impact on the actual experience itself? Do these questions even matter? Then after we stare … Continue reading "037 – Image Is Everything" The post 037 – Image Is Everything appeared...

Billy Hamilton joins us to discuss growing up in Laguna before the ocean was poisoned by detergents from civilization’s expansion, his early travels in Kauai in the 60’s, meeting Laird and his mother on the beach at Rocky Point, surfing Pipeline naked, and living (partying) with Bunker Spreckles when he inherited $100 million dollars. Part … Continue reading "472 – Billy Hamilton: Part One" The po...

In today’s show David and Chas assess the unspeakable devastation on Maui, find the footage of Ethan Ewing’s back-breaking wipe out at Teahupo’o, Conner Coffin reveal’s ELO’s role in his decision to retire, Christian Fletcher publicly flogs Shaun Tomson, and Rochelle Ballard plays supreme enforcer in an all-female cast ‘Pros In The Wild’. Plus Barrel … Continue reading "228 – The Grit! August 10,...