

Surf Splendor
David Lee Scales
Conversations and stories about surfing. www.SurfSplendorPodcast.com email: hello@surfsplendorpodcast.com
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Dec 2, 2015 • 1h 15min
110 – Surf News, December 1, 2015
In today’s show David and Scott have a pre-Pipeline discussion including Bruce Irons’ entry into the event, his new sponsorship deal, the Triple Crown standings, the Target Maui Pro, a horrific tragedy in Mexico, FCS’s purchase, Dukes and Kooks and much more! Enjoy! SHOULD SUNSET BE A ‘CT VENUE? Here’s what an 8.83 looks like. … Continue reading "110 – Surf News, December 1, 2015" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 20, 2015 • 1h 25min
109 – Surf News, November 19, 2015
Welcome back! In today’s show David and Scott discuss the start of the Triple Crown, David reviews John John Florence’s new film “View From A Blue Moon”, David give’s his top 10 Surf Poll Awards, they pay respects to David Eggers, share Dukes and Kooks, and much more! Enjoy! VANS TRIPLE CROWN OF SURFING KICKS … Continue reading "109 – Surf News, November 19, 2015" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 11, 2015 • 1h 26min
108 – Surf News, November 10, 2015
In today’s show David talks about surfing a tidal bore in Bordeaux, then he and Scott discuss designer reefs, the 10 most important surfers in the world, The Shapers’ Roundtable, reminisce on the Gnaraloo, Must-See Moments, Kooks and Dukes, and you know there’s so much more. Enjoy! TIDAL BORE IN BORDEAUX Learn more about Tidal … Continue reading "108 – Surf News, November 10, 2015" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 5, 2015 • 1h 33min
107 – Surf News, November 4, 2015
We’re back! David and Scott catch up on their travels, the World Title race going into Pipeline, opening season at Sunset, the recent tragedies at Swami’s, Dukes and Kooks, and much more! DAVID IN EUROPE Here’s Greg Long’s Instagrams of Hossegor while David was there. And the epic waves in Portugal And beautiful Cornwall, England! QUIKSIVER … Continue reading "107 – Surf News, November 4, 2015" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 7, 2015 • 1h 33min
106 – Surf News, October 6, 2015
In today’s show David and Scott discuss surfing’s inclusion in the 2020 Olympics, Barbarian Days, Laird’s new clothing line, whether marriage hinders a world title campaign, Dukes, Kooks, Must-See Moments and more! BARBARIAN DAYS Click to purchase Barbarian Days THE QUIKSIVER PRO FRANCE John John, whose main sponsor is Hurley, is used as the poster … Continue reading "106 – Surf News, October 6, 2015" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 29, 2015 • 1h 3min
105 – Waterman: The Life and Times of Duke Kahanamoku
David Davis is the guest on today’s show. Davis is a journalist, and the author of the new book “Waterman: The Life and Times of Duke Kahanamoku.” It is, in fact, the first comprehensive biography of Duke Kahanamoku. A lot of has been written about Duke and there’s been a mythology that has developed around … Continue reading "105 – Waterman: The Life and Times of Duke Kahanamoku" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 23, 2015 • 1h 33min
104 – Surf News, September 22, 2015
In today’s show David and Scott discuss Kelly Slater and Joel Tudor’s jiu jitsu grapple, Quiksilver’s bankruptcy, the gruesome shark attack video in Instagram, Duke, Kooks, and much more! Man Attacked by Tiger Shark Posts It On Instagram Warning! Very graphic imagery. LOWERS Congrats Mick and Carissa! Link to the BeachGrit article “The Mick Fanning … Continue reading "104 – Surf News, September 22, 2015" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 15, 2015 • 1h 32min
103 – Surf Aid’s Dr. Dave Jenkins & Hurley Lowers Pro
In today’s show we talk to Surf Aid founder Dr. Dave Jenkins. He explains the Mother & Child Health Project that he distributes through the remotes regions of Indonesia. In the second part of the show, David & Scott discuss the Hurley Lowers Pro thus far: Kelly’s insane 4 point ride, his anonymous board, Freddy … Continue reading "103 – SURF AID’s DR. DAVE JENKINS & HURLEY LOWERS PRO" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 9, 2015 • 1h 25min
102 – Surf News, September 8, 2015
In today’s episode David and Scott discuss kook slams, the anomaly of the current North Shore activity, the perils of kitesurfing, how Julian will win the world title this year, and Curren playing jazz at Sumbawa. Enjoy! BRIEF TAHITI RECAP Filipe’s Blunder in Tahiti Flores Pig Dog’s to Victory TRESTLES PRO PREVIEW Congrats to Bethanny … Continue reading "102 – SURF NEWS, SEPTEMBER 8, 2015" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 1, 2015 • 1h 24min
101 – Dave Parmenter
Today’s guest is former pro surfer, surf writer, and boardbuilder, Dave Parmenter. Surfing Magazine once described Parmenter as “the most interesting surfing in the world.” In this conversation we discuss his career path, how easily legacy can be misinterpreted, and we get insight into Dave’s view of the current state of surf culture. Enjoy! The Encyclopedia of … Continue reading "101 – Dave Parmenter" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


