Surf Splendor

Parker Coffin joins us to discuss metrics used to measure success for a modern professional free surfer, the moment he chose happiness over competition, why talent goes wayward without hard work, and how his passion for self improvement ensures that surfing never feels like work. Enjoy! Sponsor: WaterWaysTravel.com Sponsor: REALWaterSports.com Sponsor: AthleticGreens.com/surf Sponsor: LinkedIn.com/surf   … Continue reading "435 – Parker Coffin" The post 435 – Parker Coffin appeared first on Surf Splendor.

The Shaper Shack is a four part series featuring some of Australia’s finest surfboard shapers. From inventing the Thruster, to developing renewable materials, incorporating artificial intelligence into shaping,  and scaling a global business, these shapers share their blueprint and speculate on the future. Today’s episode features Shyama Buttonshaw, Luke Daniels, Gunther Rohn, Stuart Campbell and … Continue reading "434 – The Shaper’s Shack: Part Four" The post 434 – The Shaper’s Shack: Part Four appeared first on Surf Splendor.

The Shaper’s Shack is a four part series featuring some of Australia’s finest surfboard shapers. From inventing the Thruster, to developing renewable materials, incorporating artificial intelligence into shaping,  and scaling a global business, these shapers share their blueprint and speculate on the future. Today’s episode features Darcy Day, Michael Psillakis, Alex Crews, and the father … Continue reading "433 – The Shaper’s Shack: Part Three" The post 433 – The Shaper’s Shack: Part Three appeared first on Surf Splendor.

The Shaper Shack is a four part series featuring some of Australia’s finest surfboard shapers. From inventing the Thruster, to developing renewable materials, incorporating artificial intelligence into shaping,  and scaling a global business, these shapers share their blueprint and speculate on the future. Today’s episode features Chris Garrett, Andrew Mooney, Bryan Bates, Dylan Perese, and … Continue reading "432 – The Shaper’s Shack: Part Two" The post 432 – The Shaper’s Shack: Part Two appeared first on Surf Splendor.

Introducing The Shaper’s Shack, a four part series featuring some of Australia’s finest surfboard shapers. From inventing the Thruster, to developing renewable materials, incorporating artificial intelligence into shaping, and scaling a global business, these shapers share their blueprint and speculate on the future. Today’s episode features Simon Anderson, Nick Blair, Sam Tehan, and Finn Whitla. Enjoy! … Continue reading "431 – The Shaper’s Shack: Part One" The post 431 – The Shaper’s Shack: Part One appeared first on Surf Splendor.

Donald Brink joins us to discuss the challenge of building a <5’3″ surfboard for the 3x World Champ, the benefits and limitations of collaborating with one of the world’s most revered shapers, the reason why he’ll only ever build two boards a week, and why you should assess the auditory frequency and resonance of your … Continue reading "430 – Donald Brink: Mick’s Tape" The post 430 – Donald Brink: Mick’s Tape appeared first on Surf Splendor.

In today’s episode Darren Handley details his first encounters with Stephanie Gilmore and Mick Fanning, he explains the challenges of scaling his business internationally and why he’s chosen to outsource some of his manufacturing. He explains how a new shaping robot has improved his business and his five years plan to in introduce a motorized … Continue reading "429 – Darren Handley: DHD Surfboards" The post 429 – Darren Handley: DHD Surfboards appeared first on Surf Splendor.

Shannon Hughes joins us to discuss how philanthropic work at Jeffrey’s Bay lead to her commentating for the WSL, how to compartmentalize on-air anxiety, the value of abandoning preparedness, and the fiscal and ethical imperative for professional surfing to reflect the way surfing exists in the real world. Enjoy! Sponsor: WaterWaysTravel.com Sponsor: AthleticGreens.com/surf Sponsor: REALWaterSports.com Sponsor: LinkedIn.com/surf Visit Shannon-Hughes.net … Continue reading "428 – Shannon Hughes" The post 428 – Shannon Hughes appeared first on Surf Splendor.

Brad Gerlach joins us to discuss how Olympic diving informed his surf style, his realization that he has over-surfed nearly ever wave in his life, he explains the virus embedded within surfing’s language, and offers compelling advice for why you should interview your dad. Enjoy! Sponsor: SunBum.com promo code “SURFSPLENDOR” for 15% off one time purchase … Continue reading "427 – Brad Gerlach’s Homecoming" The post 427 – Brad Gerlach’s Homecoming appeared first on Surf Splendor.

Pro surf phoenix Victor Bernardo joins us to discuss the unexpected new chapter in his career, being deported and separated from his wife for five months, a sponsor dropping him and then pleading mea culpa, whether style can be learned, and how slowing down has allowed him the focus to execute his goals. Enjoy! Sponsor: WaterWaysTravel.com … Continue reading "426 – Victor Bernardo" The post 426 – Victor Bernardo appeared first on Surf Splendor.

? Laurie Towner is a product of, victim of, and beneficiary of the surf industry boom and bust. Today he tells us about the early glory days, the virtue of working in the trades, and how those experiences positioned him perfectly to spend a year on the road with the wife and kids chasing surf, … Continue reading "425 – Laurie Towner: Slow Lane" The post 425 – Laurie Towner: Slow Lane appeared first on Surf Splendor.

The Academy Award nominated documentary filmmaker joins us to discuss his new memoir, the 50th anniversary of his seminal surf film, working with Stanley Kubrick, nearly dying at Sunset while filming Big Wednesday, and the immeasurable dividends paid when you pursue your life’s passion. Enjoy! Sponsor: WaterWaysTravel.com Sponsor: AthleticGreens.com/surf Sponsor: REALWaterSports.com Sponsor: LinkedIn.com/surf Visit FiveSummerStories.com for everything   View … Continue reading "424 – Greg MacGillivray’s Five Summer Stories" The post 424 – Greg MacGillivray’s Five Summer Stories appeared first on Surf Splendor.

Surf industry stalwart Dario Phillips joins us to discuss lessons learned from within big surf brands during the boom years, how to bootstrap a concept into a reality, the power of partnership, why lean is strong, and how encouraging work/life balanced life fuels productivity. Enjoy! Sponsor: SunBum.com promo code “SURFSPLENDOR” for 15% off one time purchase … Continue reading "423 – Dario Phillips, co-founder of Slowtide" The post 423 – Dario Phillips, co-founder of Slowtide appeared first on Surf Splendor.

Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Chris Shiflett joins us to discuss whether music can be objectively bad, why you ought never foist your preferences on your children, how surf videos of the early 90s led to his role with The Foo Fighters, and how family life has kept him grounded amidst the centrifuge … Continue reading "422 – Chris Shiflett of The Foo Fighters" The post 422 – Chris Shiflett of The Foo Fighters appeared first on Surf Splendor.

The story of Gordon and Smith surfboard closely mirrors the story of surfing in Southern California. The brand is credited with introducing the first surf logo tee, the first shaping machine, the first surf skateboard, and much more. Today Debbie Gordon reflects on the six decade journey and explains why focusing on quality surfboards is … Continue reading "421 – Debbie Gordon: G & S Surfboards" The post 421 – Debbie Gordon: G & S Surfboards appeared first on Surf Splendor.

Jeff & Ryan Hurley join us to discuss sharing their childhood bedroom with Occy and Sunny, lessons learned from their father’s big gamble, the art of a well-executed exit, the importance of aligning one’s work and value system, and how a brand can make an impact in the world. Enjoy! Sponsor: WaterWaysTravel.com Sponsor: FlorenceMarineX.com Sponsor: … Continue reading "420 – Jeff & Ryan Hurley" The post 420 – Jeff & Ryan Hurley appeared first on Surf Splendor.

Publisher Steve Pezman joins us to discuss his new book, how to succeed in print publishing in 2022, why modern surfing needs more counter-culture figures, lament the interviews that he still hasn’t gotten, and explain why Olympic surfing showcases a false representation of the sport. Enjoy! Sponsor: SunBum.com promo code “SURFSPLENDOR” for 15% off one … Continue reading "419 – Steve Pezman: 50 Years of Surf Writing" The post 419 – Steve Pezman: 50 Years of Surf Writing appeared first on Surf Splendor.

Sterling Spencer returns to discuss the dark repercussions of his brain injury, his path through recovery, how his audience has given him purpose, the importance of kindness, the kindness of Machado, and as cliche as it sounds, the healing powers of the sea. Enjoy! Sponsor: FlorenceMarineX.com promo code “SURF” for 20% off Sponsor: AthleticGreens.com/surf Sponsor: REALWaterSports.com Sponsor: LinkedIn.com/surf … Continue reading "418 – Sterling Spencer: Act Two" The post 418 – Sterling Spencer: Act Two appeared first on Surf Splendor.

Dane Hantz returns to discuss withdrawing Vulcan Surfboards from the market, how the shaping machine is enabling an authoritative archiving of surfboard history, the disconnect between the surf industry and surf culture, and how one physical altercation in the water has kept his dry docked for the past two years. Enjoy! Sponsor: FlorenceMarineX.com promo code “SURF” … Continue reading "417 – Dane Hantz: Restorative Intermission" The post 417 – Dane Hantz: Restorative Intermission appeared first on Surf Splendor.

Dick Metz returns to discuss the new documentary featuring his return to South Africa to relive and revisit the journey that inspired The Endless Summer. He also recounts his role in the early days of Clark Foam, working with a young Gerry Lopez, his relationship with Duke, and how he came to acquire the unequivocal … Continue reading "416 – Dick Metz: Part Five" The post 416 – Dick Metz: Part Five appeared first on Surf Splendor.