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MC returns to discuss the aftermath from our last chat, Sunny Garcia, the concept of “sustainability” in surfboards, searching for his birthfather, and how confronting vulnerability is allowing him dispel past trauma. Enjoy! Visit MauriceCole.com and @MCSurfboardsAus If you need help and guidance managing depression please refer to this resources: Anxiety Depression Association of America … Continue reading "390 – Maurice Cole: Part 2" The post 390 – Maurice Cole: Part 2 appeared first on Surf Splendor.

In today’s episode Maurice Cole contemplates recent tragedy and candidly laments compromising his integrity to chase business goals. He explores the correlation between stress and cancer and explains why every surf brand has failed after going public and how he’s personally lost millions of dollars. Lastly, Cole analyzes the aftermath of these traumas and explains … Continue reading "389 – Maurice Cole" The post 389 – Maurice Cole appeared first on Surf Splendor.

Israel “Izzy” Paskowitz discusses growing up with 8 siblings in a 24 foot camper, the blessings and limitations of his father’s rigorous ideology, how his son’s Autism has helped him overcome a life of self-centeredness, and the ocean’s unique therapeutic benefits. Enjoy! Follow @IzzyPaskowitz and SurfersHealing.org Sponsor: Slowtide.co promo code “surfpodcast” for 20% off Sponsor: … Continue reading "388 – Izzy Paskowitz" The post 388 – Izzy Paskowitz appeared first on Surf Splendor.

Author Thad Ziolkowski joins us to discuss surfing’s sordid history with drugs and alcohol, how surfing triggers behavioral addiction’s physiology and how the act of surfing can aid in addiction recovery. Thad also shares his own story of substance misuse and finding refuge through surfing. Enjoy! Sponsor: Slowtide.co promo code “surfpodcast” for 20% off Sponsor: … Continue reading "387 – The Drop: Thad Ziolkowski" The post 387 – The Drop: Thad Ziolkowski appeared first on Surf Splendor.

In December of 2012 Derek Dunfee was found floating unconscious 100 miles to sea, nearly 20 minutes after suffering a horrendous wipeout at Cortes Bank. For the first time, Derek surveys the experience and how it has altered his perspective and shaped his future. Enjoy! DerekDunfee.com and @DerekDunfee Sponsor: Whoop.com promo code “SURF” for 15% … Continue reading "386 – Derek Dunfee: Waking Up In The Sea" The post 386 – Derek Dunfee: Waking Up In The Sea appeared first on Surf Splendor.

Quietly and immeasurably influencing the surf world, Jon Roseman’s stewardship of Cloudbreak has been cosigned by Fijian tribal leaders and pro surfers alike. Today he shares stories from 30 years of swells, why his best surfing is still ahead of him, and how he hopes to convert his experiences into sustainable success for Tavarua’s future. … Continue reading "385 – Jon Roseman" The post 385 – Jon Roseman appeared first on Surf Splendor.

In our 2nd and final installment, Mickey Munoz tells us about his work stunt doubling for Sandra Dee in the film Gidget. We then have a discussion about his involvement with Surftech and the concerns of overseas surfboard manufacturing. Mickey closes our interview by proposing a theory about time travel and potentially discovering the Fountain … Continue reading "384 – Mickey Munoz: Part Two" The post 384 – Mickey Munoz: Part Two appeared first on Surf Splendor.

Southern Californian icon, board builder, Gidget stunt double, professional surfer, all around surf pioneer Mickey Munoz joins us to tell about the solid balsa 8’10” he bought from Joe Quigg for $55, how he caught the best wave of his life at age 72, and shares his breaking point for Miki Dora’s antics. Part one … Continue reading "383 – Mickey Munoz: Part One" The post 383 – Mickey Munoz: Part One appeared first on Surf Splendor.

With 50 years of board building experience, Maui’s Jeff Timpone continues to innovate, both with construction and design. He joins us to discuss the virtues of being cheap, practical sustainability, the perils of turning a passion into a career, and why he’s feeling more spry and optimistic at 72 than ever before. Enjoy! Follow @TimponeHawaii … Continue reading "382 – Jeff Timpone & The Gillespie" The post 382 – Jeff Timpone & The Gillespie appeared first on Surf Splendor.

? Torren Martyn joins us to discuss his sojourn from Scotland to West Africa, his new found celebrity, the anti-Vlog, the fine line that separates exploration and exploitation, and why he plans to spend the next phase of his life on the open ocean. Enjoy! Follow @TorrenMartyn Sponsor: RealWaterSports.com/podcast CREDITS Sponsor: RealWaterSports.com/podcast Host, Producer, Writer: … Continue reading "381 – Torren Martyn" The post 381 – Torren Martyn appeared first on Surf Splendor.

In today’s episode Tyler Breuer talks with Derek Hynd replicating his life’s quiver, The Ultimate Surfer, having his life’s material possessions vanquished in a fire, and the virtues of difficult surfboards. Plus, a deep dive into Derek Hynd trivia with the Breuer bros. Enjoy! The post 380 – Derek Hynd & The Hyndline appeared first on Surf Splendor.

Plumber turned professional big wave surfer Andrew Cotton talks about being rescued by helicopter at Mullaghmore, breaking his back at Nazare, how to build a surf career on humility, and why Southwest England is quietly the best home base for access to epic surf. Enjoy! Follow @Andrew_Cotty and AndrewCotton.co.uk Sponsors: REALWaterSports.com/podcast and AthleticGreens.com/surf   View … Continue reading "379 – Andrew Cotton" The post 379 – Andrew Cotton appeared first on Surf Splendor.

Akila returns to discuss why big swells coincide with big losses, how increased demand can actually threaten a small business, why Twins hold perfect balance,  any he blueprints an escape route for both emotional and physical trauma. Enjoy! AkilaAipaSurfboards. com and @Akila_Aipa Sponsor: RealWaterSports.com/podcast and follow @RealWaterSports Follow the /podcast link and enter to win ANY board from REAL’s inventory. … Continue reading "378 – Akila Aipa: Round Two" The post 378 – Akila Aipa: Round Two appeared first on Surf Splendor.

As the surf industry has largely disbanded, talented and experienced former big surf brand stalwarts are positioned to reengineer surf clothing, reinvest in surf retail, and potentially redevelop surf culture. Today we speak with two Hurley proteges who are reinvigorating Bob’s 41 year old plan to share design ideas and inclusive ideology. Enjoy! SUPPORT our … Continue reading "377 – IPD: Mark Simpson & Seth McKinney" The post 377 – IPD: Mark Simpson & Seth McKinney appeared first on Surf Splendor.

Boardbuilder Tim Crozier talks about the inherent rewards of kindness, gleaning insights from each of the Icons of Foam, how to “stay small and keep it all”, and why Twins are the solution from 5′ to 11′. Enjoy! SUPPORT HERE to win a custom Hawkeye. Follow @Blackbird_Surfboards and BlackbirdSurfboards.com THE HAWKEYE   View this post … Continue reading "376 – Tim Crozier: Blackbird Surfboards" The post 376 – Tim Crozier: Blackbird Surfboards appeared first on Surf Splendor.

In today’s show Brad Gerlach interviews Kelly Slater about the Olympics, the strengths and limitations of Gabriel, JJF, Italo, and Kanoa, Tour memories, Occy impersonations, and how to perfect the frontside floater. Enjoy! Follow @WaveKi and @KellySlater Visit WaveKi.com and use promo code “WAVEKISPLENDOR” for a 10% discount.   View this post on Instagram   … Continue reading "375 – Kelly Slater x Brad Gerlach" The post 375 – Kelly Slater x Brad Gerlach appeared first on Surf Splendor.

? 3x Surf Expo Shape-Off winner, 30 year board builder, Atlantic Beach lifer, Mike Whisnant joins us to discuss how he’s leveraged the challenges of 2020 to grow his business, how to raise a family on board builder wages, and the inherent value of hard work. Enjoy! Follow @MikeWhisnantShapes and WhisnantSurfboards.com   View this post … Continue reading "374 – Mike Whisnant" The post 374 – Mike Whisnant appeared first on Surf Splendor.

Harbour Surfboards was my home surf shop growing up, so you can imagine the honor it was for me to record this conversation with Rich Harbour in 2013. His passing 10 days ago has left a vacuum in the community, but his imprint is worldwide and his influence is immeasurable. Today, Rich tells me about … Continue reading "373 – Rich Harbour of Harbour Surfboards" The post 373 – Rich Harbour of Harbour Surfboards appeared first on Surf Splendor.

Big wave surfer, 8x Guinness Record holder Garrett McNamara is our guest today. He’s also the star of the new HBO docu-series “100 Foot Wave”. Today we talk about finding a pro surf career in his 40s, pioneering Nazare, the politics behind XXL award winners, and the importance of setting intention. Enjoy! Follow @McNamara_S 100 … Continue reading "372 – Garrett McNamara" The post 372 – Garrett McNamara appeared first on Surf Splendor.

Film star, pro surfer, marketing exec, WSL SVP, and now brand president, Pat O’Connell joins us to discuss why 2021 is a cornerstone year for surfing and how lessons learned from decades past will allow him to implement change with his largest responsibility to date. Follow @Florence_Marine_X and @Patchy_O Get free shipping on FlorenceMarineX.com with … Continue reading "371 – Pat O’Connell: Florence Marine X" The post 371 – Pat O’Connell: Florence Marine X appeared first on Surf Splendor.