

Surf Splendor
David Lee Scales
Conversations and stories about surfing. www.SurfSplendorPodcast.com email: hello@surfsplendorpodcast.com
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Oct 25, 2016 • 1h 26min
140 – Kyle Thiermann
In today’s episode, David chats with Kyle Thiermann about transitioning $300 million dollars from corporate banks into small banks, saving Hawaii’s coral reefs, holding his breath for 4 minutes, cold water therapy and much, much more. This episode also marks the very first opportunity to donate to Surf Splendor. Follow the link of SurfSplendorPodcast.com and … Continue reading "140 – Kyle Thiermann" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 21, 2016 • 2h 1min
139 – Roger Hinds, Jim Kempton & Surf News, October 20, 2016
We have a packed show today with a couple of guests. David opens the show with a conversation with Roger Hinds about the noserider that he shaped for David. Scott then chats with former Surfer Magazine editor Jim Kempton about the legacy of Nat Young. We then transition to Surf News where David and Scott … Continue reading "139 – Roger Hinds, Jim Kempton & Surf News, October 20, 2016" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 11, 2016 • 1h 35min
138 – Sid Abruzzi: Original Waterbrothers
Consummate host and spreader of aloha, Sid “The Package” Abruzzi is the subject of this week’s show. Hailing from Newport, Rhode Island, Sid helped pioneer the surf and skate movements for the North East. From playing an instrumental role in the first X-Games to helping pass legislation to save iconic surf spots, Sid has been … Continue reading "138 – Sid Abruzzi: Original Waterbrothers" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 4, 2016 • 1h 38min
137 – Surf Splendor, October 3, 2016
In today’s episode of Surf News, David and Scott discuss David’s recent article on Beach Grit that defames Kelly Slater, dumb dolphins, the Bunker Spreckles documentary, two surfer’s 2,200 mile prone paddle journey, Kooks and Dukes, and much more! Enjoy! SURF SHOP BOX This isn’t a paid advertisement, but Surf Shop Box sent David and … Continue reading "137 – Surf Splendor, October 3, 2016" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 22, 2016 • 1h 15min
136 – Let’s Be Frank: Peter Hamblin & Frank Solomon
In today’s episode, David chats with filmmaker Peter Hamblin and professional surfer Frank Solomon about their new film “Let’s Be Frank”. From concept, to funding, to locations, to Frank’s back-breaking wipeout, we discuss all this seminal, and potentially genre redefining film. Enjoy! CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE FILM And here’s a few production stills from … Continue reading "136 – Let’s Be Frank: Peter Hamblin & Frank Solomon" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 20, 2016 • 1h 34min
135 – Surf News, September 19, 2016
In today’s episode David and Scott discuss Surf Park Summit 2 (which Scott emcee’d), the Surf Aid Malibu Cup, the dubious judging and spectacular upsets at the Hurley Lowers Pro, the two tragic suicides in the surf community and much more. Enjoy! SURF PARK SUMMIT 2 Scott emcee’d Surf Park Summit 2, click here to … Continue reading "135 – Surf News, September 19, 2016" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 10, 2016 • 59min
134 – Tom Curren & Maurice Cole: The Reverse V Project
In today’s episode Tom Curren and Maurice Cole discuss the seminal board design documented in their new book ‘The Reverse V Project’. Tom also chats about his skimboard and Maurice discusses designs and constructions that he’s currently exploring. Additional commentary by Barton Lynch and Nick Carroll. This episode was recorded at The Surfing Heritage and … Continue reading "134 – Tom Curren & Maurice Cole: The Reverse V Project" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 25, 2016 • 1h 19min
133 – Surf News, August 24, 2016
David and Scott discuss the proliferation of new podcast’s on the market, boards their currently riding, then they chat about the 44 year old unsponsored surfer who won Tahiti on an experimental surfboard after practicing in a wave pool! (Thanks for that caption Dean Weir). Enjoy! RAIMANA TOWS IN 18 YEAR OLD GIRL AT TEAHUPO’O SURF … Continue reading "133 – Surf News, August 24, 2016" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 16, 2016 • 1h 5min
132 – Matt Parker, Album Surf
David sits down with surfboard shaper Matt Parker to discuss his origin story, surfboard design including asymmetry and finless concepts, construction materials, and leveraging social media to build a homegrown surf brand. Enjoy! Visit AlbumSurf.com and follow @AlbumSurf Visit AlbumSurf.com and follow @AlbumSurf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 10, 2016 • 1h 22min
131 – Surf News, August 10, 2016
David and Scott catch up after a month long hiatus to discuss surfing’s inclusion into the 2020 Olympics, the Padang Cup, the passing of Midget Farrelly, the US Open of Surfing, Dukes and Kooks and much more. Enjoy! Scott, between his visors and tees, perfectly melds comedy and fashion. @SurfSplendor CROCODILE ATTACK IN TAMARINDO Click this link … Continue reading "131 – Surf News, August 10, 2016" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


