Surf Splendor

This month marks the 50th anniversary of the seminal surf film Morning Of The Earth. Filmmaker Albe Falzon joins us to the films recently found footage, his effortless dedication to living in a creative flow state, losing his passion for filmmaking, and the importance of visibility. Enjoy! Sponsors: REALWaterSports.com Sponsors: AthleticGreens.com/surf ALBE FALZON BEN OKRI’S “ASTONISHING THE … Continue reading "402 – Albe Falzon" The post 402 – Albe Falzon appeared first on Surf Splendor.

Ehukai lifeguard, greatest bodysurfer of all time, friend to all, Mark Cunningham joins us to discuss amphibious life, the greatest to ever ride Pipe, the importance of surf brands, the over growth of the North Shore, and why being immersed in water is better than gliding atop. Enjoy! Sponsors: REALWaterSports.com Sponsors: AthleticGreens.com/surf   View this … Continue reading "401 – Mark Cunningham" The post 401 – Mark Cunningham appeared first on Surf Splendor.

It’s been 2 years since our last one-on-one with Selema Masekela. In that time he’s reversed aged, launched a clothing brand, a book, a podcast, and commentated surfings debut at the Olympics. Today we catch up and he blueprints his recipe for wise wellness as he embarks on his 6th decade.  Sponsors: REALWaterSports.com Sponsors: AthleticGreens.com/surf … Continue reading "400 – Selema Masekela Welcomes 50" The post 400 – Selema Masekela Welcomes 50 appeared first on Surf Splendor.

Stab’s resident surfboard reviewer, writer, and content wrangler Michael Ciaramella joins us to detail his first-ever sessions at Pipe and Waimea. He talks about confront the fear, board selection, crowd navigation, the glory of success, and why he why he only advocates for a helmet sometimes. Plus we talk Stab biz and much more. Enjoy! … Continue reading "399 – Stab Mag’s Michael Ciaramella" The post 399 – Stab Mag’s Michael Ciaramella appeared first on Surf Splendor.

Brad Gerlach hosts a chat with the winner and winning team of the Da Hui Backdoor Shootout, Snapt4’s Mason Ho, Parker Coffin, Barron Mamiya, Benji Brand, and filmmaker Logan Dulien. Brad celebrates their win and dissects waves-that-could-have-been and strategizes for the next session. Enjoy! Save 20% on WaveKi.com promo code “WAVEKISPLENDOR20” Sponsor: AthleticGreens.com/surf Sponsor: REALWaterSports.com … Continue reading "398 – Brad Gerlach and team Snapt4" The post 398 – Brad Gerlach and team Snapt4 appeared first on Surf Splendor.

San Diego board builder Stu Kenson has built boards for decades, with Rusty, for Joel Tudor, with JS, and all the while for his own SK Shapes label. Today he joins us to discuss surf culture’s recent infusion of “recreationalists”, the magic of channels, building Maverick’s Guns, and how to surf at a high level … Continue reading "397 – Stu Kenson" The post 397 – Stu Kenson appeared first on Surf Splendor.

? Israel’s burgeoning surf scene centers around Tel Aviv where Arthur Rashkovan discovered surfing and now runs Klinika Surf Shop. Today he explains the role that surfing plays in Israeli culture, lessons he’s learned from Doc Paskowitz, and why high quality surfboards are the most essential ingredient to Israeli surfing’s success. Enjoy! Sponsor: Digital Vans Triple … Continue reading "396 – Arthur Rashkovan" The post 396 – Arthur Rashkovan appeared first on Surf Splendor.

Alex Gray spent 8 months of quarantine on Namotou and Tavarua as one of the only surfers with full access to Cloudbreak. Today he tells the story and explains his revitalized passion for surfing, health, and sharing it all with others. Enjoy! Sponsor: Digital Vans Triple Crown of Surfing VansTripleCrownofSurfing.com and @VansTripleCrownSurf Sponsor: AthleticGreens.com/surf   … Continue reading "395 – Alex Gray: Quarantined at Cloudbreak" The post 395 – Alex Gray: Quarantined at Cloudbreak appeared first on Surf Splendor.

The whole gang is together to reflect on 2021, make bold predictions for 2022 and hold one another accountable for their New Year’s resolutions. Join David Scales, Devon Howard, Matt Warshaw, Chas Smith, Kevin Miller of the Florida Surf Film Festival, and the Breuer Brothers (Tyler and Jamie) of Hardcore Surf History in celebrating the … Continue reading "394 – A Pod Party" The post 394 – A Pod Party appeared first on Surf Splendor.

Former pro surfer, elite level coach and mentor Jim Hogan joins us to talk about rise, fall, and recent qualification of Carlos Munoz, the value of disadvantage, and his goal to bring the worlds smallest surf nations onto the World Tour. Enjoy! Sponsor: Digital Vans Triple Crown of Surfing VansTripleCrownofSurfing.com and @VansTripleCrownSurf Sponsor: AthleticGreens.com/surf Sponsor: … Continue reading "393 – Jim Hogan" The post 393 – Jim Hogan appeared first on Surf Splendor.

Board builder and inventor Greg Webber joins us to discuss designing on the fringe, infighting in the wave pool biz, and how Webber Reefs will not only transform your local closeout but will benefit the eco-diversity and your home’s value. Enjoy! Sponsor: Digital Vans Triple Crown of Surfing VansTripleCrownofSurfing.com and @VansTripleCrownSurf Sponsor: AthleticGreens.com/surf Sponsor: Whoop.com … Continue reading "392 – Greg Webber" The post 392 – Greg Webber appeared first on Surf Splendor.

Original Z-Boy, part of the greatest surf team ever, Oxford English Dictionary consultant, and surfing’s foremost historian Matt Warshaw joins us to watch Haleiwa, talk about the ultimate mic drop moment in surfing, and tell us about his recent dinner with Kelly Slater. Enjoy! Subscribe and Donate to EOS.surf HERE Sponsor: Slowtide.co promo code “surfpodcast” … Continue reading "391 – Matt Warshaw" The post 391 – Matt Warshaw appeared first on Surf Splendor.

MC returns to discuss the aftermath from our last chat, Sunny Garcia, the concept of “sustainability” in surfboards, searching for his birthfather, and how confronting vulnerability is allowing him dispel past trauma. Enjoy! Visit MauriceCole.com and @MCSurfboardsAus If you need help and guidance managing depression please refer to this resources: Anxiety Depression Association of America … Continue reading "390 – Maurice Cole: Part 2" The post 390 – Maurice Cole: Part 2 appeared first on Surf Splendor.

In today’s episode Maurice Cole contemplates recent tragedy and candidly laments compromising his integrity to chase business goals. He explores the correlation between stress and cancer and explains why every surf brand has failed after going public and how he’s personally lost millions of dollars. Lastly, Cole analyzes the aftermath of these traumas and explains … Continue reading "389 – Maurice Cole" The post 389 – Maurice Cole appeared first on Surf Splendor.

Israel “Izzy” Paskowitz discusses growing up with 8 siblings in a 24 foot camper, the blessings and limitations of his father’s rigorous ideology, how his son’s Autism has helped him overcome a life of self-centeredness, and the ocean’s unique therapeutic benefits. Enjoy! Follow @IzzyPaskowitz and SurfersHealing.org Sponsor: Digital Vans Triple Crown of Surfing VansTripleCrownofSurfing.com and … Continue reading "388 – Izzy Paskowitz" The post 388 – Izzy Paskowitz appeared first on Surf Splendor.

Author Thad Ziolkowski joins us to discuss surfing’s sordid history with drugs and alcohol, how surfing triggers behavioral addiction’s physiology and how the act of surfing can aid in addiction recovery. Thad also shares his own story of substance misuse and finding refuge through surfing. Enjoy! Sponsor: Slowtide.co promo code “surfpodcast” for 20% off Sponsor: … Continue reading "387 – The Drop: Thad Ziolkowski" The post 387 – The Drop: Thad Ziolkowski appeared first on Surf Splendor.

In December of 2012 Derek Dunfee was found floating unconscious 100 miles to sea, nearly 20 minutes after suffering a horrendous wipeout at Cortes Bank. For the first time, Derek surveys the experience and how it has altered his perspective and shaped his future. Enjoy! DerekDunfee.com and @DerekDunfee Sponsor: Whoop.com promo code “SURF” for 15% … Continue reading "386 – Derek Dunfee: Waking Up In The Sea" The post 386 – Derek Dunfee: Waking Up In The Sea appeared first on Surf Splendor.

Quietly and immeasurably influencing the surf world, Jon Roseman’s stewardship of Cloudbreak has been cosigned by Fijian tribal leaders and pro surfers alike. Today he shares stories from 30 years of swells, why his best surfing is still ahead of him, and how he hopes to convert his experiences into sustainable success for Tavarua’s future. … Continue reading "385 – Jon Roseman" The post 385 – Jon Roseman appeared first on Surf Splendor.

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 "384 – Mickey Munoz: Part Two" The post 384 – Mickey Munoz: Part Two appeared first on Surf Splendor.

Southern Californian icon, board builder, Gidget stunt double, professional surfer, all around surf pioneer Mickey Munoz joins us to tell about the solid balsa 8’10” he bought from Joe Quigg for $55, how he caught the best wave of his life at age 72, and shares his breaking point for Miki Dora’s antics. Part one … Continue reading "383 – Mickey Munoz: Part One" The post 383 – Mickey Munoz: Part One appeared first on Surf Splendor.