Surf Splendor

Jason Baffa, filmmaker known for Singlefin: Yellow and One California Day, has a new film entitled Bella Vita. The film follows surfer Chris Del Moro as he traces his family’s, and surfing’s, lineage through Italy. In this episode of Surf Splendor, we discuss the joy and pain of the film’s production, the changing media landscape, and … Continue reading "050 – Jason Baffa: Bella Vita" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2013 Dan Malloy embarked on a 700 mile bicycle trek along the California Coast. Along the way he worked with a variety of artisans, from farmers to knife makers, and occasionally stopped to surf. The journey is vividly brought to life through a photo journal and short documentary entitled, “Slow Is Fast”, which Dan … Continue reading "049 – Dan Malloy: Slow Is Fast" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Scott hail Tommy Carroll, applaud Luke Egan & Kelly Slater for bucking the man, plan a surf trip to North Korea, and much more! CATCHING UP You should watch Strange Rumblings in Shangra-La DIAMONDS IN THE DESERT NORTH KOREA SURF TRIPS Who’s going? Link to the article. SHARK WEEK! The tale of Submarine … Continue reading "048 – Surf News, August 13th, 2014" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joined by former 11 year ASP judge, Erik Krammer, we attempt to examine the successes and pitfalls of how we evaluate the act of surfing, while analyzing the controversial Jeffrey’s Bay heat between Jeremy Flores and Sebastian Zietz, Click here to read the article about Jeremy’s post-heat tantrum and the ASP’s fine and suspension. or the article on StabMag.com … Continue reading "047 – Judgment: JFlo vs. Seabass" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One year of Surf Splendor is in the books! Thank you all for being a part of this project. As a small token of celebration we present to you this bonus episode. Enjoy! Also, make sure to check out the 100 Wave Challenge Shaun Tomson takes the 100 Wave Challenge from Boys to Men on … Continue reading "046 – 1st Anniversary!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we welcome back surf photography icon Tony Roberts to hear his thoughts on the proliferation of GoPro cameras in the line-up, working with Sonny Miller, Following the Light, Dub-Step music, David’s delicate sensibilities, and oh so much more. Reach Tony Roberts at TonyRobertsPhoto.com and @TonyRobertsPhoto GET TO KNOW THIS WEEK’S CO-HOST, TONY ROBERTS WEBLAND … Continue reading "045 – Surf News with Tony Roberts for July 28, 2014" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Scales is joined by Tom Rezvan for a discussion about violence in surfing, pro surfers with STD’s, surfing naked, Huntington Beach’s finest surfers, and much more! GET TO KNOW THIS WEEK’S CO-HOST, REZZY! LISTENER EMAIL Is violence ever warranted? EOS’s page on Violence & Surfing THE HO KIDS SURFING NAKED ALLEN SARLO SUED FOR … Continue reading "044 – Surf News with Rezzy! for July 10, 2014" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Richard Graham discusses the founding of Surfing Magazine, his involvement in establishing the first international surf brands, and his new book The Ride, which documents the journey through a pivotal portion of surf history. Link to Richard’s Kickstarter page Footage of Bob McTavish from Fantastic Plastic Machine Link to Richard Graham’s Kickstarter Page Link to … Continue reading "043 – Richard Graham’s The Ride" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Scott discuss Fast Eddie’s threat to the ASP, Freddy P’s un-sewn wild oats, Webland, Duke & Kook and more! Gossip Hour Kelly in Pumas and Volcom Freddy P’s 10 Regrets Increased Shark Population Link to Time.com article Eddie Rothman’s Message for the ASP Eddie Rothman Da Hui leader from I Want My North … Continue reading "042 – Surf News for June 24, 2014" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Surf Splendor, we dissect the Sting surfboard and its design revolution during the mid 70s. Featuring interviews with Ben Aipa, Matt Calvani, Davey Smith, Skye Richard, and Roger Hinds, this episode was recorded at The Boardroom Show during the Icons of Foam Tribute to Ben Aipa where six shaping contestants were tasked … Continue reading "041 – Ben Aipa and the Sting" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices