Surf Splendor

In the new film, "Thank You, Mother", Ishka Folkwell showcases Torren Martyn's surfing on Simon Jones boards to craft an abstract narrative which highlighting that life design and board design are at their fullest expression when simplicity is employed. Torren and Ishka chat with David about the film, collaborating with Albe Falzon, and how to connect … Continue reading "254 – Torren Martyn and Is...

In today's episode we chat with Grain Surfboards co-founder Mike LaVecchia. Based in York, Maine, Grain builders hollow, framed, locally sourced wood surfboards. Mike's background in boat building and his reverence for historic surf craft positioned him uniquely to push hollow framed board construction into a new design era. He chats about the value of … Continue reading "253 – Grain Surfboards: M...

Recorded at Surf Expo 2019, David Lee Scales and Chas Smith discuss new opportunities for brands to communicate their messaging through podcasting and how they utilize the Surf Splendor podcast network to access a broader audience, tell richer stories, and actively engage their fans. Topics covered include; podcasting 101, the anti-commercial, the value of intimacy, … Continue reading "Bonus – 252...

Founder of one of surfing's most famous social media profiles BoardPorn, Ron Shine discusses his start as an anonymous surfboard hoarder, the responsibility that comes with influence, his anti-advertising model, and he shares his thoughts on the imported surfboard debate. Also, author of Ice Cream Headaches, Ed Thompson joins us. Enjoy the show! Follow @BoardPorn … Continue reading "251 – BoardPor...

San Diego band of surfers "Switchfoot" has sold millions of albums and won a Grammy over the past 20 years. I chatted with them on the eve of the release of their 11th album to discuss Gabriel Medina's Pipe Master's domination, prioritizing swell with work and family life, shaping surfboards, and how to honor one's … Continue reading "250 – Switchfoot" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...

In today's episode Derek Hynd recounts his professional history and offers lessons for how surfing can learn past mistakes. He tells the vivid details of losing his eye (and permanent eyesight) while surfing heat. He spills the sordid details of his little black book (all 4 of them). He explains how he invented "The Search" … Continue reading "249 – Derek Hynd" Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

In today's episode Maurice Cole contemplates recent tragedy and candidly laments compromising his integrity to chase business goals. He shares the story of a business failure and how the associated stress led to his body developing cancer. He explains why every surf brand has failed after going public and how he's personally lost millions of … Continue reading "248 – Maurice Cole" Learn more about...

Filmmaker Michael Zimbalist talks about the process and journey to make Momentum Generation. From 9 hour interviews with Kelly Slater, which characters and storylines got cut, Michael Zimbalist reveals gossip he unearthed within the hundreds of hours of archived Taylor Steele footage, and why HBO was interested in helping share a surf story. This interview … Continue reading "247 – Momentum Genera...

? The Outer Banks are barrier islands off the coast of the US state of North Carolina, separating the Atlantic Ocean from the mainland. They are a 200 mile long sand bar that are constantly changing with storms and general tides that shift the sand. It's home to some of the best waves on the … Continue reading "246 – Mike Rowe: Hooked Surfboards" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...

Surfboard shaper Donald Brink has been a recurring guest on this show. Donny sustained a significant injury while surfing recently and it's inspired him reexamine life's pieces. In today's show, I chat with Donny about the setback, how it's propelling him forward, and he takes us along to South Africa to track down the person … Continue reading "245 – Donald Brink" Learn more about your ad choices...

Today's episode was recorded in the home of Jamie Brisick, which has since been vanquished by the Malibu fires. We're replaying this episode in homage to Jamie's home and anyone who lost their home in the California fires. Consider supporting the rebuilding efforts by donating to the Wildfire Relief Fund. Thank you and enjoy today's … Continue reading "244 – Jamie Brisick" Learn more about your ad...

Jeff Timpone has been building surfboards for 50 years. Not only is he one of the world's most experienced shapers, he's also on the cutting edge of sustainable surfboard manufacturing. In today's show Jeff discusses his moral conflict about leaving California to surf Hawaii during the Vietnam draft. He reflects on early experiences with iconic … Continue reading "243 – Jeff Timpone" Learn more ab...

Matt Meola is among the top aerialist in the world. He surfs Jaws. He's a commercial fisherman and recreational bow hunter. He went to high-school with Willie Nelson's kids. He's one of the most interesting and talented surfers in the world, in his prime, and in today's conversation we chat about the challenges he faces … Continue reading "242 – Matt Meola" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

In part four of On Boards Ryan Martz explains the health and environmental concerns of glassing surfboards and breaks down wages for surfboard laborers. Parmenter further illuminates the economics of board building, why some surfboard manufacturing has been outsourced, the strengths and weaknesses of that business model as well as the environmental, health, and economic … Continue reading "241 – O...

? In part three of On Boards, we meet master laminator Doug Fletcher (aka Fletch). Last week Dave Parmenter began to explain what happens after a surfboard is shaped. This week we Fletch and Parmenter detail vacuum bagging, what causes delamination, the pros and cons of polyester resin versus epoxy regarding strength, longevity, and health … Continue reading "240 – On Boards with Dave Parmenter (&...

In part two of On Boards, Dave Parmenter walks us through the process of ordering a surfboard. He then illuminates some of the health and environmental concerns with working with foam, why it's important for board builders to shift their focus towards conservation, and we begin to unpack the details of laminating. Enjoy! Dave Parmenter … Continue reading "239 – On Boards with Dave Parmenter: Part...

Introducing part one of On Boards with Dave Parmenter. This conversation began when Parmenter sent me an email after listening to my episode with Greg Martz of the Waterman's Guild. Dave has been on the show 3 times prior and while we always discussed surfboard design, we had left some very large gaps of information … Continue reading "238 – On Boards with Dave Parmenter: Part One" Learn more abou...

Welcome to back to Creators & Innovators presented by Vissla. Each month we seek to distill the character traits, motivations, and the daily rituals of creatives in hopes of developing a blueprint for how to disrupt norms, innovate, and creator in one's own space. Today we focus our attention on a specific trend that is … Continue reading "003 – Wave Pools: A Tidal Surge" Learn more about your ad...

Welcome back to Post Script, a quick concise overview of each event on the WSL championship tour. Today, a recap of the Surf Ranch Pro and review John John Florence's new film, "Space". Supported by Finatic.com, use promo code "podcast" to support this show and get your first month free. The 2018 Surf Ranch Pro … Continue reading "237 – Post Script: Surf Ranch Pro & Space" Learn more about your ad...

Welcome to Off Script presented by Hurley; behind the scenes at the Surf Ranch Pro (also) presented by Hurley. Today we catch insights from finalist Sebastien Zietz, 2018 Rookie of the Year hopeful Wade Carmichael, two groms who just won golden tickets to surf, Nick Carroll spills insider gossip about Surf Ranch rental fees and … Continue reading "236 – Off Script, Day 4: Hurley Surf Ranch Pro" Le...

Welcome to Off Script presented by Hurley; behind the scenes conversations with the athletes, coaches, and WSL team at the Surf Ranch Pro (also) presented by Hurley. Today we meet a Pismo Beach surfer who drove inland to gamble at Tachi and witness surf history. Nick Carroll and Chas Smith debate the merits of … Continue reading "235 – Off Script, Day 3: Hurley Surf Ranch Pro" Learn more about you...

Welcome to Off Script presented by Hurley; behind the scenes conversations with the athletes, coaches, and WSL team at the Surf Ranch Pro (also) presented by Hurley. Today we meet the only permament resident of Surf Ranch, a 20 year old who was taught to surf by Raimana 3 years and now gets shacked on … Continue reading "234 – Off Script, Day 2: Hurley Surf Ranch Pro" Learn more about your ad choi...

Welcome to Off Script presented by Hurley; behind the scenes conversations with the athletes, coaches, and WSL team at the Surf Ranch Pro (also) presented by Hurley. Today we delve into the history of Lemoore, chat about Kelly's home court advantage, and this event will influence ocean events. We chat with Rosey Hodge, Alex Gray, … Continue reading "233 – Off Script, Day 1: Hurley Surf Ranch Pro"...

Lead designer at Channel Islands Surfboards, lead pastor at Reality family of churches, Britt Merrick talks about his role shaping boards for World Tour athletes, how losing a daughter challenges one's faith, and how to scale a business globally without sacrificing quality and family values. Enjoy. Follow @CISurfboards and CISurfboards.com This episode was sponsored … Continue reading "232 – Britt...

Mick Fanning is equally well-known for his 3 world titles as he is for overcoming adversity. He lost a brother at age 16, recovered from a potentially career ending injury at 23, and at the age of 34, survived a shark attack and lost another brother on the morning of the finals where the fate … Continue reading "231 – Mick Fanning" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices