Surf Splendor

Surfing’s preeminent historian returns so that David can attempt to write Warshaw’s EOS entry. Herein Warshaw recounts the first time being punched in the face, donning Edward Norton’s wetsuit, analyzes which prejudice is unjustly credited to surf history, and explains how a recent life altering diagnosis changed his perspective on this relationship with surfing. Enjoy! … Continue reading "481 – Matt Warshaw: Round 5" The post 481 – Matt Warshaw: Round 5 appeared first on Surf Splendor.

Honoree of this weekend’s Icons of Foam tribute, Bing Copeland started Bing Surfboards in 1959. After sharing his first wave with Greg Noll and under the tutelage of Dale Velzy, Bing became one of the largest board builders of the 60s. In today’s episode Bing discusses his origin story, the value of delegation, transitioning the … Continue reading "480 – Bing Copeland" The post 480 – Bing Copeland appeared first on Surf Splendor.

2x Icons of Foam winner Roger Hinds joins us again to discuss how moving out at age 14 cultivated the work ethic to yield 50 years of board building, the virtues of taking advice from people with less experience, the paradise and peril of Hawaii in the early 70s, and why you should be riding … Continue reading "479 – Roger Hinds" The post 479 – Roger Hinds appeared first on Surf Splendor.

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 post 478 – Brinkley Davies appeared first on Surf Splendor.

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 post 477 – Ellis Ericson appeared first on Surf Splendor.

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 promo code “splendor15” Sponsor: … Continue reading "476 – Lahaina Board Builder Joshua Weisfeld: JAW Surfboards" The post 476 – Lahaina Board Builder Joshua Weisfeld: JAW Surfboards appeared first on Surf Splendor.

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/discount/splendor15 Sponsor: SunBum.com … Continue reading "475 – Shane Jones: Jonesea Wetsuits" The post 475 – Shane Jones: Jonesea Wetsuits appeared first on Surf Splendor.

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.

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/discount/splendor15 Sponsor: SunBum.com promo come “surfsplendor15” Sponsor: Driftline.co promo code “SPIT” for 15% … Continue reading "473 – Billy Hamilton: Part Two" The post 473 – Billy Hamilton: Part Two appeared first on Surf Splendor.

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 post 472 – Billy Hamilton: Part One appeared first on Surf Splendor.

Outer Banks’ finest Vlogger joins us to discuss how he entered the surf world’s awareness with a 10 at Pipe, how growing up alongside YouTube primed him for the rigors of selfie stardom, the exact workload and ROI of producing weekly content, early pioneering trips to Skeleton Bay, and how leaving a decade-long relationship with … Continue reading "471 – Brett Barley" The post 471 – Brett Barley appeared first on Surf Splendor.

2x Big Wave World Champ Paige Alms joins us to discuss the gift of her mother’s wanderlust, how restaurant work financed her surf career, the Jaws incident that necessitated a jet ski purchase, and the virtues of returning to a hunter-gather lifestyle. Enjoy! Sponsor: SunBum.com promo code “surfsplendor15” Sponsor: REALWatersports.com Sponsor: Roark.com/discount/splendor15 Sponsor: WaterWaysTravel.com Sponsor: Driftline.co promo code “SPIT” for … Continue reading "470 – Paige Alms" The post 470 – Paige Alms appeared first on Surf Splendor.

Underexposed multidisciplinary talent Bryce Young joins us to chat about his new film, how Burch’s unique board’s broke down perceptions of his own limitations, his father’s sage and surprisingly simple advice, the devastation of losing everything to a fire, and why now is the right time to share decades of archival family footage and story. … Continue reading "469 – Bryce Young: Following The Fall Line" The post 469 – Bryce Young: Following The Fall Line appeared first on Surf Splendor.

Polymath Matt George joins us to discuss 35 years of surf writing, why surfing fosters female power and male vulnerability, the dangers of the algorithm eroding surfing’s great lessons, narrowly escaping Hollywood, and why emergency relief work has become his life’s passion. Enjoy! Sponsor: SunBum.com promo code “surfsplendor15” Sponsor: REALWatersports.com Sponsor: Roark.com/discount/splendor15 Sponsor: WaterWaysTravel.com Sponsor: Driftline.co promo code “SPIT” for … Continue reading "468 – Matt George: In Deep" The post 468 – Matt George: In Deep appeared first on Surf Splendor.

? 22 year old surfboard shaper John Simon discusses the value of starting with a broom, developing his craft under the Trimcraft tutelage, how extreme designs deliver subtle effects, the perils of growing too quickly, and how riding other shapers boards has provided his quickest lessons learned. Enjoy! Sponsor: Roark.com/discount/splendor15 Sponsor: Driftline.co promo code “SPIT” for 15% … Continue reading "467 – John Simon" The post 467 – John Simon appeared first on Surf Splendor.

The current World Longboard Champ joins us to discuss the ecstasy and obligation that comes with achieving your life’s goals, the virtue and burden of being “underrated”, the value of defying definition as a professional surfer in 2023, and the futile endeavor of applying a judging criteria to surfing. Enjoy! Sponsor: Roark.com/discount/splendor15 Sponsor: SunBum.com promo code “surfsplendor15” … Continue reading "466 – Harrison Roach" The post 466 – Harrison Roach appeared first on Surf Splendor.

New Jersey’s former grom phenom Shaun Crowley joins us to discuss returning to surfing after a decade hiatus, how to sell it all and relocate your life to Mexico, why you should delete Instagram (but start a YouTube channel), and the freedom and refuge the comes with finding your community. Enjoy! Sponsor: Roark.com/discount/splendor15 Sponsor: Driftline.co promo code … Continue reading "465 – Shaun Crowley: Shaun In Paradise" The post 465 – Shaun Crowley: Shaun In Paradise appeared first on Surf Splendor.

In Part Two, Jeff Johnson explains how he side-doored his way into becoming Patagonia’s first staff photographer, the toll of being sued by one of his surf idols, and he distills the value of being naive to your own limitations. Enjoy! Sponsor: Roark.com/discount/splendor15 Sponsor: SunBum.com promo code “surfsplendor” Sponsor: WaterWaysTravel.com Sponsor: REALWatersports.com Sponsor: DrinkAG1.com/surf Visit JeffJohnsonStories.com … Continue reading "464 – Jeff Johnson: Part 2 of 2" The post 464 – Jeff Johnson: Part 2 of 2 appeared first on Surf Splendor.

Adventurer Jeff Johnson joins us today to explain his path from ne’er-do-well skate teen to world class photographer; from stealing lumber to build skate ramps, to lifeguarding on the North Shore, to traveling the world professionally, Jeff explains how boredom is the key to unlocking your life’s passion. Part 1 of 2. Enjoy! Sponsor: Roark.com … Continue reading "463 – Jeff Johnson: Part 1 of 2" The post 463 – Jeff Johnson: Part 1 of 2 appeared first on Surf Splendor.

Apple called him “a pioneer with profound impact”. Newsweek said he “changed the public face of graphic design”. In 1991 David Carson redesigned Surfer Magazine and established a now iconic graphic design style seated in raw human emotion which led to numerous awards and an expansive client list including Audi, Nike, Obama, and album art … Continue reading "462 – David Carson" The post 462 – David Carson appeared first on Surf Splendor.