Surf Splendor

In today’s show early Peruvian shaping pioneer Rodolfo Klima joins us to discuss Peru as the inception place of surfing and it’s integral role in early surf competitions, learning how to shape by instinct alone, Gordon Clark’s unknown factory in Peru, the challenge of building a business in an unstable economy and democracy, why Peru … Continue reading "573 – Rodolfo Klima" The post 573 – Rodolfo Klima appeared first on Surf Splendor .

In today’s show South African pro surfer turned shaper Barry Vandermeulen joins to share stories of early life in the remote but influential Bay of Plenty, his tutelage from Spider to Spyder, Matt Biolos’s springboard into his eponymous label, how to run a business without a website, why he doesn’t put his name on his … Continue reading "572 – Barry Vandermeulen" The post 572 – Barry Vandermeulen appeared first on Surf Splendor .

In today’s show Thomas Campbell unpacks the 10 year process of making YI-WO, analyzes the value and the cost of asking an audience to be present, shares the experience in Morocco wherein he was dead broke that spring-boarded his painting career, explains how a short skate film for Supreme led him to surf filmmaking, and … Continue reading "571 – Thomas Campbell" The post 571 – Thomas Campbell appeared first on Surf Splendor .

In today’s show North Shore icon Eric Arakawa shares insights from 51 years of surfboard shaping, explains the invention of the Nose Guard, why it’s essential to use money and love people but most people do the opposite, how to leverage burnout to fuel inspiration, recounts the chance encounter with one enigmatic shaper that changed … Continue reading "570 – Eric Arakawa" The post 570 – Eric Arakawa appeared first on Surf Splendor .

In today’s episode Makua Rothman discusses surfing Waimea at age 8, his maternal lineage to King Kamehameha, songwriting as a catharsis to process childhood trauma, how his World Title count was limited by his addition, the freedom in relinquishing the weight of expectation, and how society’s modern embrace of vulnerability can open pathways of communication … Continue reading "569 – Makua Rothman" The post 569 – Makua Rothman appeared first on Surf Splendor .

In today’s episode early surf icon Joey Cabell talks through transitioning from solid redwood boards (which he purchased from his shoeshine earnings) through Balsa to being the first Polyurethane foam board tester for Clark & Hobie, he share stories of being on the Duke Kahanamoku Surf Team, training for winter Hanalei by swimming the N? … Continue reading "568 – Joey Cabell" The post 568 – Joey Cabell appeared first on Surf Splendor .

In today’s show Tom Carroll reveals a little known spite that fueled his competitive drive since adolescence, how he’s learned to create a gap between thought and action, why success is intrinsically tied to interpersonal relationships, the immeasurable benefit of doing nothing, and how listening is one of life’s under appreciated superpowers. Enjoy! Sponsor: DrinkAG1.com/surf Presented … Continue reading "567 – Tom Carroll" The post 567 – Tom Carroll appeared first on Surf Splendor .

In today’s show Nathan Hedge shares tales from joining his heroes at age 13 on The Search for a month in Indo, Derek Hynd’s highly unusual (and effective) methods to prepare him for life on Tour, how the freedom of a nomadic life distanced him from his self-interest, the moment in Mundaka that triggered a … Continue reading "566 – Nathan Hedge" The post 566 – Nathan Hedge appeared first on Surf Splendor .

In today’s show Steve Hawk shares lessons gleaned from the world’s sweetest mom, explains why justified resentment may be the root of all evil, notes that the past is constantly in the process of being redefined by the future, reminds us to show don’t tell, and he checks in on a prediction piece he wrote … Continue reading "565 – Steve Hawk" The post 565 – Steve Hawk appeared first on Surf Splendor .

Dick Metz is back to discuss the documentary, now streaming, that chronicles his early world travel and the near death experience that was the impetus for the three year sojourn. He recounts early days in Malibu with Matt Kivlin and Nick Gabaldon, why Hobie Alter is the Thomas Edison of surfing, the undertold story of … Continue reading "564 – Dick Metz & Richard Yelland: Birth Of The Endless Summer" The post 564 – Dick Metz & Richard Yelland: Birth Of The Endless Summer appeared first on Surf Splendor .

In today’s show, surf photography great Sean Davey shares how his first memory of the ocean was of his mother in the tube, his favorite photo he’s ever taken, the legacy of Lane and her imprint of kindness, and how he’s been able to maintain passion and creativity to further develop the craft he discovered … Continue reading "563 – Sean Davey" The post 563 – Sean Davey appeared first on Surf Splendor .

In today’s show aerial and floater pioneer Davey Smith reflects on Greenough’s early influence, how selling ice cream help fund his pro surf career, Russel Short’s hypnotic tube prowess, introducing Channel Islands to the North Shore, how shaping informed his surfing, and the value of taking time away from surfing. Enjoy! Sponsored by: DrinkAG1.com/surf Sponsored … Continue reading "562 – Davey Smith" The post 562 – Davey Smith appeared first on Surf Splendor .

In today’s show Hall of Famer Ricky Carroll talks about getting punched out in Hawaii, posing as a kneeboarder to make it to the World Championships, being the now longest running surfboard shaper in Florida. And Justin Quintal talks us through 11 Duct Tape wins, 5 US Opens, 1 World Title, and explains why partying … Continue reading "561 – Justin Quintal & Ricky Carroll" The post 561 – Justin Quintal & Ricky Carroll appeared first on Surf Splendor .

In today’s show Kelly Richards talks about leaving Arkansas at age 13 to chase surf in South Carolina, the rare opportunity to own a historically persevered 50 year old surf shop, raising a surf prodigy in Cam, and Cam explains how Jamie Foxx helped launch his career, his Wave Of The Winter at Pipe, and … Continue reading "560 – Cam and Kelly Richards" The post 560 – Cam and Kelly Richards appeared first on Surf Splendor .

In today’s show magazine publisher Chris Thomson discusses the value of taking time away from surfing, the enduring importance of community events, how to grow a UK surf brand to access a global audience, and how rethinking the magazine model can preserve the legacy of print. Enjoy! Presented by: Surfrider.org Presented by: REALWatersports.com Presented by: VAERWatches.com/surfsplendor Join David … Continue reading "559 – Chris Thomson: Wavelength Magazine" The post 559 – Chris Thomson: Wavelength Magazine appeared first on Surf Splendor .

In today’s show 1977 World Champ Shaun Tomson explains the source of his resilience, how he improved his surfing up until age 63, why connectivity will cure the plague of modern society, how attitude is your fundamental choice in life, and how surfing breeds hope and purpose. Enjoy! Presented by: Surfrider.org Presented by: REALWatersports.com Presented by: VAERWatches.com/surfsplendor Sponsor: DrinkAG1.com/surf … Continue reading "558 – Shaun Tomson" The post 558 – Shaun Tomson appeared first on Surf Splendor .

In today’s episode pioneering pro surfer Patti Paniccia reveals which brand suggested “going on a date” as a prize for a surf contest, why she turned down a job with the FBI, how she won a seven-figure lawsuit against CNN and got them to change discriminatory practices, and why a women’s champ wasn’t crowned on … Continue reading "557 – Patti Paniccia" The post 557 – Patti Paniccia appeared first on Surf Splendor .

In today’s episode Garrett and Nicole McNamara share their how their lives have transformed since 100 Foot Wave, the opportunities they’ve declined, the very real power of pheromones, how opting not to work with surf brands has benefited his career, and producer Joe Lewis details how he’s converted the mainstream into surf fans. Enjoy! Presented … Continue reading "556 – Garrett & Nicole McNamara: 100 Foot Wave" The post 556 – Garrett & Nicole McNamara: 100 Foot Wave appeared first on Surf Splendor .

In today’s show musician and surfer Landon McNamara recounts his historic Eddie win, how injury and destitution positioned him for that final wave, divine orchestration, the unassailable spirituality of Waimea, and why music is auditory reflection of the surf experience. Enjoy! Live Shows! June 11th in Jacksonville Beach, FL Tickets HERE and June 12th in … Continue reading "555 – Landon McNamara" The post 555 – Landon McNamara appeared first on Surf Splendor .

In today’s show Nick and Hannah share tales from a world where everyone surfs, redefine our perception of “core”, find vitality from VALS, attempt to fill the void of women in surf media, and survey data that shows how drastically surf culture has shifted. Enjoy! Presented by: Surfrider.org Presented by: REALWatersports.com Presented by: VAERWatches.com/surfsplendor Sponsor: DrinkAG1.com/surf Join David at … Continue reading "553 – Nick Carroll and Hannah Anderson" The post 553 – Nick Carroll and Hannah Anderson appeared first on Surf Splendor .