Surf Splendor

So much surf news! Big waves smashed Mavericks and Jaws, but not Waimea. Did Quik know? Was it all a hoax? Also, lots of green talk this week; Fergal Smith runs for the Green Party, KS Wave Co goes solar powered, and big-biz overdevelops Cali’s coast. And let’s not forget about Dukes, Kooks, and Must-See Moments. … Continue reading "120 – Surf News, February 16, 2016" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recorded while David and Scott watch the final day of the Volcom Pipe Pro, the boys discuss Kelly’s plea to investigate 9/11, Quiksilver’s $600 million bailout, Brock Little’s cancer diagnosis, Brazil’s unpaid bills, and so much more. Dig in and enjoy! CATCH UP FROM OUR LAST SHOW Shout out to Keahi de Abortitz, who David … Continue reading "119 – Surf News, February 2, 2016" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Learning to Breathe” filmmaker Rocky Romano is the subject of today’s show. “Learning to Breathe” is the heavy documentary film that follows professional surfer Anthony Ruffo as he struggles with drug addiction and faces criminal charges for dealing methamphetamine. In this episode we discuss the process of making the film and explore Romano’s current work … Continue reading "118 – “Learning to Breathe” filmmaker: Rocky Romano" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So much (dare I say it) El Nino swell pumping through the Pacific lately. David and Scott break down the seasons from Todos Santos to Peahi. Scott discusses the highlights of Surf Expo, and David offers some insight into latest industry business news. Enjoy! EL NINO SWELL IN THE GREAT PACIFIC A couple underground chargers … Continue reading "117 – Surf News, January 19, 2016" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I grew up watching Andy Irons shred on Eric Arakawa’s but I was surprised to learn that shaping surfboards has only been one facet of Eric’s career. He’s an astute entrepreneur who has woven a fine balance of continually shaping boards and growing several successful businesses. I spent a couple of days with Eric in March of 2013. He … Continue reading "116 – Eric Arakawa" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this hard-hitting episode of Surf Splendor, David and Scott reveal their predictions for 2016, analyze social media’s ROI, step inside Strider’s Malibu barn, honor the Dukes, chastise the Kooks, and so much more. Dig in and enjoy! FOLLOW UP Even Geiselmann’s Post-Near-Drowning interview A 7 Mile Miracle from Ryan Moss on Vimeo. Kelly’s Wave … Continue reading "115 – Surf News, January 5, 2015" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bonus episode! David and Scott chime-in on Adriano’s World Title, the Pipe Masters, and Kelly Slater’s Wave Pool. It’s been a big week in surfing and we’re all the winners. Oh yeah, we also have Dukes and Kooks, Must-See Moments, and so much more. Enjoy and happy holidays! ADRIANO DE SOUZA’S PROFILE IN RED BULL’S … Continue reading "114 – Surf News, December 21, 2015" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finnegan’s been an important figure contributing to surfing for the past 30 years or so, mainly as a writer, but also as a discoverer and explorer. Professionally, he’s a staff writer at The New Yorker, since 1987, and author of 5 books including his most recent, Barbarian Days, which is the main subject of our … Continue reading "113 – William Finnegan: Barbarian Days" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have a supersized show for you today, complete with an interview with Rob Machado and Firewire CEO Mark Price discussing Rob’s new line of Firewire constructed boards. The Machado interview starts at the 65 minute mark, so skip ahead if desired. The first half of the episode features David and Scott discussing all the … Continue reading "112 – Rob Machado and Surf News, December 14, 2015" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Humorous, irreverent, sensational, speculative, BeachGrit has quickly become one of our favorite destinations for anything surf. Albeit often superficial, BeachGrit provides something that surf media has long avoided: gossip! Blood feuds, backroom deals, million dollar corporate buy-outs, BeachGrit provides the parking lot fodder that was previously only privy to industry bros. Oh, and they have opinions! “They” are Derek Rielly and Chas Smith, … Continue reading "111 – Derek Rielly & Chas Smith: BeachGrit" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices