Rusty Miller's early, regular foot surfing had competitive roots with Duke finals in '67 and '68, but quickly went brand ambassador with a national Hamm's Beer billboard ad, bombing down a sunset monster. Earning a history degree and traveling the world landed him in Australia and Indonesia, firmly indoctrinated into surf cinema canon with a featured presence in Morning of the Earth at Uluwatu, by Alby Falzon. Teaching surfing in Byron Bay and hanging with his wife, Tricia (alumni of Surf Stories Podcast), and his two daughters' families, is his latest masterpiece. Enjoy this chat with Rusty.

Alabaman and Floridian, Bill Conner, started his career making leather sandals on the gold coast of Australia in the early 70s. At some point, he pivoted to hats. "Why make hats instead of sandals? Because you only have to make one." Paul Hogan supercharged demand for his craftsmanship unintentionally, or at least the costume designer on Crocodile Dundee did, when the movie came out. European demand surged when Matt Nicholson repped his skills to Herod's and Galleries Lafayette. He retired after 50 years, surfing Broken Head, wearing his white helmet (not a BC model). At times early on, he surfed from Byron to Burleigh by himself for years, ahead of the crowd. Enjoy.

Scott Hulet, editor, author, and spring keeper, dives into some early, middle, and remaining days with a new book out. Flow Violento can be found for purchase at The Surfer's Journal website. He has worked with the journal as well as other publications for over 25 years. We complete the circle here, finally, with a sit down at Atlantic Center for the Arts. Enjoy this casual reminder that Scott has somehow figured out how to make a life out of reading and writing.

We find Derek Hynd, former professional surfer, writer, and shaper, at The Pass in Byron Bay after an email back and forth, the only way he communicates these days. It's been a few years since we've seen him at the festival in 2018, and he graciously entertains our offer for some stories. Kevin was nervous still, and John is similarly entranced by Derek ability to tell stories. We're so thankful for this opportunity, and we hope you enjoy.

Christian Beamish, writer, shaper, and boat builder, shares some stories with John about shaping single fins, surfing inspirations, building a Shetland dory, and The Voyage of the Cormorant. He also drops a story from his time on Guam. Enjoy.

We have storytellers, and then, we have Ryan Hitzel and Ryan Sirianni, who have built a brand around travel tales and utilitarian, fashionable attire for your Friday night, your long flight, and your longest hike to waves. Their chemistry in business is readily apparent in this chat about their history and some of the rigor and life-threatening dangers of challenging journeys. We're lucky to have Roark as a partner with Florida Surf Film Festival and this podcast. Enjoy.

Jeff Johnson is a surfer, published writer, climber, director, photographer, and storyteller. The climbs up El Capitan, life guarding on the North Shore, and grinding ditches in the East Bay make up some of the landscapes on his resume. In 2010, he retraced the steps of Yvon Chouinard and Doug Tompkins trip from Ventura to Patagonia in the documentary 180 Degrees South. Join us for a little fireside chat with the most bad ass traveler we've had the pleasure of interviewing.

Travis Ajay, aka Bucky Johnstone, Mad Dog McTavish, Nacho, Derek "Dynamite" Jones, discusses early web clips focused on the archetypes of surf comedy from all over the world. Nowadays, Travis handles the contest announcer mic with aplomb, and his engaging smile and energy continue to provide fans and friends with laughs. He currently runs Mad Dog Surf Shop in Daytona Beach. Enjoy.

The ultimate adventure awaits, and Alie Mancuso and Ben Whyte have been preparing for a while. Their 1980s 41-foot sailboat, Kiana, has been the recipient of some love and hard work as the duo prepares her for their pacific crossing to French Polynesia, where they hope to continue their search for empty waves. Listen in on some of the humor and challenges they've already faced to get ready for their 20-day sail. Follow along on YouTube at Breaking Waves, and enjoy this podcast.

A shot in the dark request for a documentary film called Molokai Solo starring Audrey Sutherland caught Kevin's attention, and the search for the film led him to Jock, Audrey's son. The ocean is in the blood, and his prowess in the water on the north shore of Oahu is now the stuff of legends. Listen in as he dispels and propagates old and new tales with fluidity to his banter. Enjoy the details of his upbringing, life as a roofer, fellow chargers, and in general, his precise gift of talking story.