Surf Splendor

This episode originally aired on January 20th, 2014. We’re launching the new year with a discussion with surfboard shaper Donald Brink. Donald is renowned for his hand-crafted asymmetrical surfboard designs. In this episode, Donald shares about his youth growing up in South Africa, why he believes nearly all board designs can be improved upon with … Continue reading "070 – A Study in Asymmetry with Donald Brink (Rebroadcast)" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dane Reynolds is pregnant. Kelly Slater has a Master’s Degree. Gabriel is NOT the first Brazilian surf champ. We uncover some hard truths in the first show of 2015. Enjoy! PIPE MASTERS RECAP Gabriel clinched his world title by making the final. Julian narrowly beat him in the final during a very close final exchange, … Continue reading "069 – Surf News, January 6, 2015" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode originally aired August 26, 2013. From working with Gerry Lopez during the Lightning Bolt era to co-founding one of the 5 major surfwear brands to abandoning the surf industry to practice law, Tom Parrish is one surfing’s most mysterious figures. He solidified his legacy with the iconic boards he crafted during the 70’s but then disappeared … Continue reading "068 – The Untold Story of Tom Parrish (Rebroadcast)" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kassia Meador perfectly melds form and function in surfing. In my visualization of the sport, she represents the ideal style of wave riding. Always charismatically poised, photogenic in every frame, Kassia exudes aesthetic appeal. She grew in Los Angeles, began surfing at Malibu as a young teenager and her surf career has allowed her to travel … Continue reading "067 – Kassia Meador: KASSIA + SURF" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With 5 consecutive lay days at the Pipe Masters, David & Scott take the opportunity to dissect the controversial trials event, rounds 1 & 2, and the unbelievable free surf session that took place 10 minutes after they called off the event. Tons of drama has unfolded, some featuring Bruce Irons, Jamie O’Brien, Pancho Sullivan, … Continue reading "066 – Mid Pipe Masters Analysis" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Humble, ambitious, persistent, and still charging big waves in his early sixties, few people are more qualified to give insight into competitive big-wave surfing than Gary Linden. In today’s episode of Surf Splendor, Gary talks about his early days helping pioneer Todos Santos, spending decades building surfboards, judging on the ASP, and orchestrating the advent … Continue reading "065 – Gary Linden: The Big Wave World Tour" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode of Surf Splendor, David and Scott break down the upcoming Pipe Masters event and the recent report of the ASP operating at a $30 million loss. Yikes! From the forecast, to the trialists, the injuries, and all the rumors swirling around The Rock, we’ve got the full scoop. Enjoy! Shout-Out to Edgar … Continue reading "064 – Pipeline Preview: Surf News, December 2, 2014" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode of Surf Splendor, photographer Todd Glaser tells about his path from humble beginnings to traveling the world with Kelly Slater on behalf of Surfer Magazine. Todd also share his thoughts on the art and business of surf photography, the modern media landscape, and of course we chat about the world title race … Continue reading "063 – Todd Glaser: The Art & Business of Surf Photography" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode of Surf News, David and Scott catch up on the incredible event that was first jewel of the Triple Crown, Kelly Slater’s announcement about being a brand ambassador, electrified shark nets, Davo’s DUI, and Dane Reynold’s retiring Marine Layer. Plenty of hard facts and a bit of gossip, right now on Surf … Continue reading "062 – Surf News, November 18, 2014" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#TOURNOTES! It’s the dessert course after every ‘CT event. We’ve been hyping the series since it launched nearly 2 years. David even makes a cameo in the very first episode! (Scroll down to the very first video on this page to see). The video series is produced by the incomparable Peter King. With 52 episodes and … Continue reading "061 – #TOURNOTES with Peter King" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices