

Surf Splendor
David Lee Scales
Conversations and stories about surfing. www.SurfSplendorPodcast.com email: hello@surfsplendorpodcast.com
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Aug 29, 2019 • 24min
285 - Post-Script: Tahiti Pro
Welcome back to Post-Script, a quick overview of each event on the WSL championship tour. Today, a review of the off season and recap of the Tahiti Pro presented by Hurley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 21, 2019 • 1h 5min
284 - Harbour Surfboards: Robert Howson
Beginning as a team rider for Rich Harbour in 1980, Robert Howson has helped transition Harbour from a surfboard manufacturing facility into a thriving retail destination. He discusses the importance of honoring suppliers and how to retain saltiness and protect a legacy while incorporating modern business practices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 14, 2019 • 58min
283 - The Dazzling Blue: Jamie Brisick and William Finnegan
Today’s show is a conversation between Jamie Brisick and Pulitzer Prize winning author William Finnegan. The two chat about Brisick’s latest book, “The Dazzling Blue”, the process of writing, the struggle of maintaining a spot in the pecking order of your local line-up, and the virtue of taking time away from surfing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 7, 2019 • 1h 3min
282 - Bing Copeland
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 Bing legacy, and the incident that caused him to quitting surfing. This is part 2 of 5 of our limited run series #TemplesOfStoke presented by @SurfingHeritage Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 1, 2019 • 1h 15min
281 – Martin Daly
Captain of the Indies Trader Fleet and founder of the Beran Island Resort, Martin Daly joins us to chat about his greatest finds as a treasure diver, the best session he’s ever witnessed, two horrifying days at sea where he thought the ship was going to split in two, and he addresses accusations that he’s … Continue reading "281 – Martin Daly" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 25, 2019 • 1h 14min
280 – The Frog House: TK Brimer
TK Brimer, owner of the iconic Newport Beach surf shop The Froghouse, joins us to talk about surf retail’s importance to surf culture. He discusses juggling debt, managing millennial employees, ignoring eComm, and helping birth surf brands (like Volcom). This is part 1 of 5 of our limited run series #TemplesOfStoke presented by @SurfingHeritage Enjoy! … Continue reading "280 – The Frog House: TK Brimer" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 21, 2019 • 18min
279 – Post-Script: Corona Open JBay
Welcome back to Post-Script, a quick overview of each event on the WSL championship tour. Today, a review of the off season and recap of the Corona Open JBay. Supported by Finatic.com, use promo code “podcast” to support this show and get your first month free. This 6th event of the season marks the halfway … Continue reading "279 – Post-Script: Corona Open JBay" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 17, 2019 • 1h 13min
278 – And Two If By Sea
A conversation with filmmaker Justin Purser, CJ Hobgood, and Damien Hobgood about their new documentary that traces the Hobgood’s early life, professional surf careers, development of their respective families, and ultimately, their journey through identity. Purser shares his background in music video and outlines the limitations of making a surf film in 2019. This episode … Continue reading "278 – And Two If By Sea" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 10, 2019 • 1h 12min
277 – Jason Stevenson: JS Industries
Jason Stevenson sits near the top of the heap of shortboard surfboard manufactures worldwide. Parko’s ridden JS nearly his entire career, Julian and Sally are aiming for a title this year on JS sleds. Jason shares his origin story, his struggles and the factors that led to his success, and he predicts the next great … Continue reading "277 – Jason Stevenson: JS Industries" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 3, 2019 • 1h 15min
276 – Chris ‘Gally’ Stone: US Olympic Head Coach
Chris Stone is taking time off from traveling as Jordy Smith’s coach to fulfill this patriotic opportunity to head coach the US Olympic team. In today’s episode Stone outlines surfing in the Olympics, shares concerns, and survey’s how this growth potential might alter the core of surfing. Follow @CGDSurf and @USASurfing View this post on … Continue reading "276 – Chris ‘Gally’ Stone: US Olympic Head Coach" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


