Surf Splendor

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,...

In today’s episode Superwolf explains his journey from South Beach Miami’s disco scene, to Southern California’s surfboard factories, how Wavestorm legally plagiarized his resin colorwork, and reveals his alternate life as an underground LA DJ. Enjoy! @Superwolf and @LaminationsSanDiego Presented by: Roark.com, REALWatersports.com, VAERWatches.com Sponsor: DrinkAG1.com/surf Sponsor: Waterways.com...

In today’s show David and Chas learn the value of a grain of salt, celebrate the greatest and worst claims of 2024, search for Butterbean, get burned by a shaper, and a WSL rep attends a Trump fundraiser. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Partners: DrinkAG1.com/surf and VAERWatches.com Sponsor: RocketMoney.com/surf Sponsor: FactorMeals.com/surf50 Sponsor: SquareSpace.com/surf OOPS. NO NEW WSL CEO. SUNSET … Con...

In today’s show Scott recounts his Internet-breaking barrel ride before the boys postulate that 2024 is the season where the Women’s CT eclipses the Men’s, ponder what happened to the Brazilian Storm, fawn over the latest, greatest mini-surf history documentaries, and bow down to Sunset’s majesty. Enjoy! Partners: SurfNVS.com , WaterwaysTravel.com , REALWatersports.com ,  TREESWAX.com Sponsor: Roc...

Hank Warner returns to share the moment that inspired him to become a father, detail the dwindling profit margin of surfboards, recount the greatest surfing he’s ever witnessed, and explain why he’s opts to never retire. Enjoy! HankWarner.com and @HankWarnerShapes Presented by: Roark.com, REALWatersports.com, VAERWatches.com Sponsor: RocketMoney.com/surf Sponsor: FactorMeals.com/surf50   View this...

In today’s show Chas and David are divided over the Filipe’s debacle, only to be reunited by DJ Seaweed’s high art, a tale of surfing’s original Buddha, and then they offer grave warnings to never let your baby’s photo be taken on the beach at Pipe. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Sponsor: DrinkAG1.com/surf Sponsor: WeekendVans.com … Continue reading "255 – The Grit! February 16, 2024" The post 255 –...

Skye Walker is a muralist with an interesting back story. I’m sure you’ve seen his work even if you didn’t realize it, or you may be wearing a tee shirt with his art on it right now. Oh, he’s a frothing surfer too. This episode of the Boardroom Podcast, muralist Skye Walker. @SkyeWalker_Art   View … Continue reading "088 – Skye Walker" The post 088 – Skye Walker appeared first on Surf Splendor .

San Diego native, apprentice to board building pioneers worldwide, Godfather to pro surfers, 57 years of shaping, 30,000 boards deep, Hank Warner shares tales from a life immersed in foam dust, brethren, and the sea. Part 1 of 2. Enjoy! HankWarner.com and @HankWarnerShapes Presented by: Roark.com, REALWatersports.com, VAERWatches.com Sponsors: Blueland.com/surf Sponsor: RocketMoney.com/surf Sponso...

In today’s show Scott and David react to Filipe’s unexpected and sudden departure for the ’24 CT season, revel in the single greatest day of women’s competitive surfing, celebrate surfing’s return to profanity, and batten down the hatches for Paumalu. Enjoy! Partners: ColbyPlus.com, REALWatersports.com, Treeswax.com Sponsor: DrinkAG1.com/surf Sponsors: Blueland.com/surf Sponsor: RocketMoney.com/su...

In today’s show Filipe must stand in defense of a Few Good ___ while his family digs him a deeper hole and Moana sacks up, a big clothing brand steals a surfboard, the David and Chas blueprint how to simultaneously game the algorithm and perfect a comedy routine. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Sponsor: VAERWatches.com … Continue reading "254 – The Grit! February 7, 2024" The post 254 – The Grit! Febr...

Chris Ruddy recounts his teenaged voyage from Hawaii to San Diego, the gift of access and opportunity given to him by Joe Roper, regifting it to Marcio Zouvi, how corporate manufacturing has replaced pioneering board builders, and how moving inland solves an economic puzzle and unlocks a tenfold opportunity. Enjoy! Presented by: Roark.com, REALWatersports.com, VAERWatches.com … Continue reading "4...

In today’s show Scott and David revel over two of the Pipe Pro, are aghast at the former champ’s loses, celebrate the working class heroes, lament the that could have been, and find deeper meaning in Filipe’s feigned illness. Plus, a blueprint for how to navigate the Pipe pecking order. Enjoy! Sponsor: RocketMoney.com/surf Sponsor: FactorMeals.com/surf50 … Continue reading "343 – Spit! February 6,...

Matt Parker is partnered with Coco Ho on a new surfboard label, XOCoco, reimagining surfboard design for the female athlete. We’re giving away an XOCoco Halcyon model on March 1st. Today Parker explains the project, the board, and why you should reconsider what you know about board design. Enjoy! CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT   The post 498 – Matt Parker: XOCoco appeared first on Surf Splendor .