Surf Splendor

Today we celebrate the life of Art Brewer by introducing you to The Plug w/Justin Jay. Justin has been a featured guest on Surf Splendor twice (episodes 272 and 078) to discuss his photography work and in 2020 he launched a podcast to dive deeper with the subjects he’s shooting. Past guests include Tony Hawk, … Continue reading "Art Brewer: The Plug w/Justin Jay" The post Art Brewer: The Plug w/Justin Jay appeared first on Surf Splendor.

In today’s we chat with superstar photographer Clark Little about his origin story, why he gave up surfing, how he became friends with the prince of Dubai, and how a $200,000 all-in gamble altered the course of his life. Enjoy! (Originally recorded in January 2018) Sponsor: FlorenceMarineX.com Sponsor: VAERWatches.com promo code “surf15” for 15% off Sponsor: REALWaterSports.com Sponsor: LinkedIn.com/surf … Continue reading "440 – Clark Little" The post 440 – Clark Little appeared first on Surf Splendor.

Warshaw is back to discuss how the thrill of surfing has been replaced by the thrill of archiving surf history, the single hippest surfer of all time, the next monumental undertaking for the EOS, and to recommend the one female surf icon that David should interview posthaste. Enjoy! Sponsor: FlorenceMarineX.com Sponsor: WaterWaysTravel.com Sponsor: REALWaterSports.com Sponsor: LinkedIn.com/surf Sponsor: AthleticGreens.com/surf CREDITS … Continue reading "439 – Matt Warshaw" The post 439 – Matt Warshaw appeared first on Surf Splendor.

Designer and board builder Paul Schmidt joins us to discuss his unconventional entry into board building, failing forward, the loneliness and freedom of working outside of the “industry”, his unexpected friendship with Pat Curren, and how to unlock robust productivity by simply charging adequately for your work. Enjoy! Sponsor: FlorenceMarineX.com Sponsor: VAERWatches.com promo code “surf15” Sponsor: REALWaterSports.com … Continue reading "438 – Paul Surf, Rockaway, NY" The post 438 – Paul Surf, Rockaway, NY appeared first on Surf Splendor.

Champion longboarder, designer, entrepreneur CJ Nelson joins us to discuss being a regrettable influence on youth, the perils and privilege of growing up in Santa Cruz in the 90s, how near homelessness helped him rediscover surfing, and the virtue inherent in suffering. Enjoy! Sponsor: FlorenceMarineX.com Sponsor: WaterWaysTravel.com Sponsor: REALWaterSports.com Sponsor: LinkedIn.com/surf Follow @CJ_Nelson and @SurfCrime … Continue reading "437 – CJ Nelson" The post 437 – CJ Nelson appeared first on Surf Splendor.

We just want to point your attention to another great podcast. If you like Surf Splendor, you’ll love Surf Stories, produced by our friends at The Florida Surf Film Festival. Enjoy this episode and subscribe to “Surf Stories” wherever you’re listening to this. “Ben Gravy has made a career out of quick surf trips and … Continue reading "BONUS – Heart and Stoke with Ben Gravy" The post BONUS – Heart and Stoke with Ben Gravy appeared first on Surf Splendor.

? World Champ surfer and Life Rolls On founder Jesse Billauer joins us to discuss the vital importance of physical touch, his streak of defying doctor’s prognoses, how to cultivate resilience, and his life’s mission to get people surfing regardless of their physical limitations. Enjoy! Sponsor: FlorenceMarineX.com Sponsor: VAERWatches.com promo code “surf15” for 15% off … Continue reading "436 – Jesse Billauer" The post 436 – Jesse Billauer appeared first on Surf Splendor.

Parker Coffin joins us to discuss metrics used to measure success for a modern professional free surfer, the moment he chose happiness over competition, why talent goes wayward without hard work, and how his passion for self improvement ensures that surfing never feels like work. Enjoy! Sponsor: WaterWaysTravel.com Sponsor: REALWaterSports.com Sponsor: AthleticGreens.com/surf Sponsor: LinkedIn.com/surf   … Continue reading "435 – Parker Coffin" The post 435 – Parker Coffin appeared first on Surf Splendor.

The Shaper Shack is a four part series featuring some of Australia’s finest surfboard shapers. From inventing the Thruster, to developing renewable materials, incorporating artificial intelligence into shaping,  and scaling a global business, these shapers share their blueprint and speculate on the future. Today’s episode features Shyama Buttonshaw, Luke Daniels, Gunther Rohn, Stuart Campbell and … Continue reading "434 – The Shaper’s Shack: Part Four" The post 434 – The Shaper’s Shack: Part Four appeared first on Surf Splendor.

The Shaper’s Shack is a four part series featuring some of Australia’s finest surfboard shapers. From inventing the Thruster, to developing renewable materials, incorporating artificial intelligence into shaping,  and scaling a global business, these shapers share their blueprint and speculate on the future. Today’s episode features Darcy Day, Michael Psillakis, Alex Crews, and the father … Continue reading "433 – The Shaper’s Shack: Part Three" The post 433 – The Shaper’s Shack: Part Three appeared first on Surf Splendor.

The Shaper Shack is a four part series featuring some of Australia’s finest surfboard shapers. From inventing the Thruster, to developing renewable materials, incorporating artificial intelligence into shaping,  and scaling a global business, these shapers share their blueprint and speculate on the future. Today’s episode features Chris Garrett, Andrew Mooney, Bryan Bates, Dylan Perese, and … Continue reading "432 – The Shaper’s Shack: Part Two" The post 432 – The Shaper’s Shack: Part Two appeared first on Surf Splendor.

Introducing The Shaper’s Shack, a four part series featuring some of Australia’s finest surfboard shapers. From inventing the Thruster, to developing renewable materials, incorporating artificial intelligence into shaping, and scaling a global business, these shapers share their blueprint and speculate on the future. Today’s episode features Simon Anderson, Nick Blair, Sam Tehan, and Finn Whitla. Enjoy! … Continue reading "431 – The Shaper’s Shack: Part One" The post 431 – The Shaper’s Shack: Part One appeared first on Surf Splendor.

Donald Brink joins us to discuss the challenge of building a <5’3″ surfboard for the 3x World Champ, the benefits and limitations of collaborating with one of the world’s most revered shapers, the reason why he’ll only ever build two boards a week, and why you should assess the auditory frequency and resonance of your … Continue reading "430 – Donald Brink: Mick’s Tape" The post 430 – Donald Brink: Mick’s Tape appeared first on Surf Splendor.

In today’s episode Darren Handley details his first encounters with Stephanie Gilmore and Mick Fanning, he explains the challenges of scaling his business internationally and why he’s chosen to outsource some of his manufacturing. He explains how a new shaping robot has improved his business and his five years plan to in introduce a motorized … Continue reading "429 – Darren Handley: DHD Surfboards" The post 429 – Darren Handley: DHD Surfboards appeared first on Surf Splendor.

Shannon Hughes joins us to discuss how philanthropic work at Jeffrey’s Bay lead to her commentating for the WSL, how to compartmentalize on-air anxiety, the value of abandoning preparedness, and the fiscal and ethical imperative for professional surfing to reflect the way surfing exists in the real world. Enjoy! Sponsor: WaterWaysTravel.com Sponsor: AthleticGreens.com/surf Sponsor: REALWaterSports.com Sponsor: LinkedIn.com/surf Visit Shannon-Hughes.net … Continue reading "428 – Shannon Hughes" The post 428 – Shannon Hughes appeared first on Surf Splendor.

Brad Gerlach joins us to discuss how Olympic diving informed his surf style, his realization that he has over-surfed nearly ever wave in his life, he explains the virus embedded within surfing’s language, and offers compelling advice for why you should interview your dad. Enjoy! Sponsor: SunBum.com promo code “SURFSPLENDOR” for 15% off one time purchase … Continue reading "427 – Brad Gerlach’s Homecoming" The post 427 – Brad Gerlach’s Homecoming appeared first on Surf Splendor.

Pro surf phoenix Victor Bernardo joins us to discuss the unexpected new chapter in his career, being deported and separated from his wife for five months, a sponsor dropping him and then pleading mea culpa, whether style can be learned, and how slowing down has allowed him the focus to execute his goals. Enjoy! Sponsor: WaterWaysTravel.com … Continue reading "426 – Victor Bernardo" The post 426 – Victor Bernardo appeared first on Surf Splendor.

? Laurie Towner is a product of, victim of, and beneficiary of the surf industry boom and bust. Today he tells us about the early glory days, the virtue of working in the trades, and how those experiences positioned him perfectly to spend a year on the road with the wife and kids chasing surf, … Continue reading "425 – Laurie Towner: Slow Lane" The post 425 – Laurie Towner: Slow Lane appeared first on Surf Splendor.

The Academy Award nominated documentary filmmaker joins us to discuss his new memoir, the 50th anniversary of his seminal surf film, working with Stanley Kubrick, nearly dying at Sunset while filming Big Wednesday, and the immeasurable dividends paid when you pursue your life’s passion. Enjoy! Sponsor: WaterWaysTravel.com Sponsor: AthleticGreens.com/surf Sponsor: REALWaterSports.com Sponsor: LinkedIn.com/surf Visit FiveSummerStories.com for everything   View … Continue reading "424 – Greg MacGillivray’s Five Summer Stories" The post 424 – Greg MacGillivray’s Five Summer Stories appeared first on Surf Splendor.

Surf industry stalwart Dario Phillips joins us to discuss lessons learned from within big surf brands during the boom years, how to bootstrap a concept into a reality, the power of partnership, why lean is strong, and how encouraging work/life balanced life fuels productivity. Enjoy! Sponsor: SunBum.com promo code “SURFSPLENDOR” for 15% off one time purchase … Continue reading "423 – Dario Phillips, co-founder of Slowtide" The post 423 – Dario Phillips, co-founder of Slowtide appeared first on Surf Splendor.