Surf Splendor

For today's episode of Surf Splendor we bring you conversation with the limber, graceful, and innovative goofy footed pro surfer who inspired and partially defined my surfing identity in the mid 90's through early 2000's. He pioneered the Alley Oop and the backflip. He ranked 6th place on the World Championship Tour in 1999, just … Continue reading "059 – Timmy Curran" Learn more about your ad cho...

While watching the final of the Rip Curl Pro, David and Scott discuss the highs and lows of the event. They then continue the debate about the decreasing market influence of the professional freesurfer, where David provides a social media popularity analysis. David then unearths Scott's very first episode of Surfer Magazine's "In The Line … Continue reading "058 – Surf News, October 20, 2014" Lear...

Today we chat about the evolution of one man's career; about growing up surfing in Southern California, how designing The Endless Summer poster led to him working with The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. He tells us about being headhunted by John Severson, skiing in Mammoth with Dora, and how all art is a derivative … Continue reading "057 – John Van Hamersveld" Learn more about your ad choices. V...

David & Scott discuss Kelly Slater's wave pool, trespassing through private property to surf, John John's mastery in France, the world title scenarios, Dukes and Kooks and much more! INTRO AND CATCH UP Kelly explains Outerknown. Link to article. Brad Domke getting pitched! THE QUIK PRO FRANCE Watch John John put together a 19.90 heat … Continue reading "056 – Surf News, October 7, 2014" Learn more...

In our 2nd and final installment, Mickey Munoz tells us about his work stunt doubling for Sandra Dee in the film Gidget. We then have a discussion about his involvement with Surftech and the concerns of overseas surfboard manufacturing. Mickey closes our interview by proposing a theory about time travel and potentially discovering the Fountain … Continue reading "055 – Mickey Munoz: Part 2" Learn...

Welcome back! In the midst of this "Gabriel the villain" controversy, Gabe runs over 2 people at Lowers and then Chris Ward's daughter, Malia, pushes Gabe off a wave! We then recap the Hurley Lowers Pro including the ASP's (soon to be the WSL) attempt to fine Jordy $50,000 for wearing a Red Bull hat. … Continue reading "054 – Surf News, September 23, 2014" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

In part 1 of 2, Mickey unpacks his adolescence growing up in Malibu with shaping pioneers Joe Quigg and Matt Kivlin. He then tells us about the very first time he saw Phil Edwards and how Mickey Dora helped define his own personal code of ethics. And sursprisingly, Mickey also shares his insight into modern … Continue reading "053 – Mickey Munoz: Part 1" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...

David and Scott catch up on listener feedback and emails, mainly regarding hatemail directed towards Scott's opinion about Gabe Medina playing the role of the villain in the ASP. They then cover the attempt to ban SUP's in Hawaii, Scott's performance at the Surfaid Malibu Cup, Kelly's two new business ventures, Must-See Moments, Dukes and … Continue reading "052 – Surf News, September 10, 2014" Le...

David and Scott catch up about their respective Hurricane Marie sessions, Scott campaigns for Gabriel Medina to play the role of the "Bad Guy" of the WCT, and the they discuss why Cape Fear was better as a movie than a surf contest (awesome try though, Red Bull. Keep 'em coming). Plus so much more. … Continue reading "051 – Surf News, September 4, 2014" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

Jason Baffa, filmmaker known for Singlefin: Yellow and One California Day, has a new film entitled Bella Vita. The film follows surfer Chris Del Moro as he traces his family's, and surfing's, lineage through Italy. In this episode of Surf Splendor, we discuss the joy and pain of the film's production, the changing media landscape, and … Continue reading "050 – Jason Baffa: Bella Vita" Learn more a...

In 2013 Dan Malloy embarked on a 700 mile bicycle trek along the California Coast. Along the way he worked with a variety of artisans, from farmers to knife makers, and occasionally stopped to surf. The journey is vividly brought to life through a photo journal and short documentary entitled, "Slow Is Fast", which Dan … Continue reading "049 – Dan Malloy: Slow Is Fast" Learn more about your ad cho...

David and Scott hail Tommy Carroll, applaud Luke Egan & Kelly Slater for bucking the man, plan a surf trip to North Korea, and much more! CATCHING UP You should watch Strange Rumblings in Shangra-La DIAMONDS IN THE DESERT NORTH KOREA SURF TRIPS Who's going? Link to the article. SHARK WEEK! The tale of Submarine … Continue reading "048 – Surf News, August 13th, 2014" Learn more about your ad choice...

Joined by former 11 year ASP judge, Erik Krammer, we attempt to examine the successes and pitfalls of how we evaluate the act of surfing, while analyzing the controversial Jeffrey's Bay heat between Jeremy Flores and Sebastian Zietz, Click here to read the article about Jeremy's post-heat tantrum and the ASP's fine and suspension. or the article on StabMag.com … Continue reading "047 – Judgment: J...

One year of Surf Splendor is in the books! Thank you all for being a part of this project. As a small token of celebration we present to you this bonus episode. Enjoy! Also, make sure to check out the 100 Wave Challenge Shaun Tomson takes the 100 Wave Challenge from Boys to Men on … Continue reading "046 – 1st Anniversary!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we welcome back surf photography icon Tony Roberts to hear his thoughts on the proliferation of GoPro cameras in the line-up, working with Sonny Miller, Following the Light, Dub-Step music, David's delicate sensibilities, and oh so much more. Reach Tony Roberts at TonyRobertsPhoto.com and @TonyRobertsPhoto GET TO KNOW THIS WEEK'S CO-HOST, TONY ROBERTS WEBLAND … Continue reading "045 – Su...

David Scales is joined by Tom Rezvan for a discussion about violence in surfing, pro surfers with STD's, surfing naked, Huntington Beach's finest surfers, and much more! GET TO KNOW THIS WEEK'S CO-HOST, REZZY! LISTENER EMAIL Is violence ever warranted? EOS's page on Violence & Surfing THE HO KIDS SURFING NAKED ALLEN SARLO SUED FOR … Continue reading "044 – Surf News with Rezzy! for July 10, 2014"...

Richard Graham discusses the founding of Surfing Magazine, his involvement in establishing the first international surf brands, and his new book The Ride, which documents the journey through a pivotal portion of surf history. Link to Richard's Kickstarter page Footage of Bob McTavish from Fantastic Plastic Machine Link to Richard Graham's Kickstarter Page Link to … Continue reading "043 – Richard...

David and Scott discuss Fast Eddie's threat to the ASP, Freddy P's un-sewn wild oats, Webland, Duke & Kook and more! Gossip Hour Kelly in Pumas and Volcom Freddy P's 10 Regrets Increased Shark Population Link to Time.com article Eddie Rothman's Message for the ASP Eddie Rothman Da Hui leader from I Want My North … Continue reading "042 – Surf News for June 24, 2014" Learn more about your ad choice...

In this episode of Surf Splendor, we dissect the Sting surfboard and its design revolution during the mid 70s. Featuring interviews with Ben Aipa, Matt Calvani, Davey Smith, Skye Richard, and Roger Hinds, this episode was recorded at The Boardroom Show during the Icons of Foam Tribute to Ben Aipa where six shaping contestants were tasked … Continue reading "041 – Ben Aipa and the Sting" Learn more...

In today's episode of Surf News, David and Scott begin by recapping The Boardroom Show. Scott then shares about a luncheon he attended in 2012 with Ricky Grigg and talks about his passing. The guys then lament the Women's WCT, The Fiji Pro, and attempt to find a silver lining. The show wraps with Duke … Continue reading "040 – Surf News for June 6, 2014" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...

In today's episode of Surf Splendor, we dissect the board design and cultural revolution that was the …Lost Round Nose Fish 5'5″ x 19 1/4″. Featuring interviews with Matt "Mayhem" Biolos, Chris Ward, Cory Lopez, Chris Christenson, Mike Estrada, Kelly Connelly, and Hank Warner. This episode was recorded at The Boardroom Show, while documenting The Chunk … Continue reading "039 – 5'5″ x 19 1/4″, The...

In today's episode of Surf News, David and Scott discuss finless surfing, shark deterrent wetsuits, the Billabong Rio Pro, Dustin Barca's bid for mayor, the Duke and Kook, and much more. Today's episode was recorded at The Surfing Heritage & Culture Center in San Clemente. Also, check out our new Spotify playlists on our Music … Continue reading "038 – Surf News for May 13th, 2014" Learn more abou...

David Scales spends the hour with 3x Women's Longboard Champion, Cori Schumacher. They discuss some of the challenges Cori faced as female professional surfing emerged in the mid 90s and how hypersexualization challenges the current growth of the sport. Visit Cori's website, State of Flux at CoriSchumacher.com Cori's recommended reading is: Cori's recommended viewing: Out … Continue reading "037 –...

David and Scott discuss the Bells Beach event, the XXL awards, Sally Fitz & KFC, beer sponsors, Dukes & Kooks and much more! Recorded at the Surfing Heritage & Culture Center Opening Topics The Boardroom Show Sally Fitzgibbons for KFC Dane's New Edit. Do you care? ASP Partner's with Pacifico Fukishima Radiation Update from Kordory. TV … Continue reading "036 – Surf News, April 29, 2014" Learn more...

The Surfer's Journal is the pinnacle of thoughtful, meticulously curated, writing and imagery within the surf world. The publication was founded in 1992 by Steve Pezman along with his wife Debbee, which with the addition of his 20 years publishing Surfer Magazine makes him the surf world's most experienced publisher. In today's episode of Surf … Continue reading "035 – Steve Pezman of The Surfer's...