Surf Stories

In both Q and A and narrative format, we will hear stories from local surfers, filmmakers from around the world, and inspiring and/or charismatic folks who have a story to share. John Brooks and Kevin Miller will host in-person and Zoom-recorded chats.

Wilderness
Places & Travel
Sports
101
Reconnoiter with Ben Gulliver
Balaram and Ben's Friendship & A Murderous Wilderness Woman
65 min
102
Life After Hitting Lips with Keith Malloy
We stand corrected; he still hits lips.
65 min
103
Lick the Red Frog with Scott Balogh
Point of No Return on Your Surf Camp - Mom's Credit Card
58 min
104
Brand Building by Feel with Tyler Callaway
FCS, Reef Girls, and more
60 min
105
Dark Lord of Irish Surfing with Richie Fitzgerald
Humble and Humorous Hellman Puts Stories on Record
59 min
106
It's Tedious If You Hate It - Peter Hamblin
DIY Filmmaker Ruins Three Cameras in Ireland; Doesn't Quit
34 min
107
Chicken Skin - Ira Opper
Independent Surf Mogul Sheds Light on ESPN's Surfer Magazine Episodes
71 min
108
Anatomy of a Failed Surfpark with Jamie Meiselman
Artificial moving reefs in pools; still a fantasy...
76 min
109
REPORTS FROM HELL by Chas Smith - FSFF Book Lin...
Author and Founder of Beach Grit Discuss His Latest Work
59 min
110
Elbow Grease with CJ Hobgood
World Champ reflects on Manilla brawl over charter dough
56 min
111
Making Fifth Symphony Document - Chad Campbell
"Dirt-Baggin' It" - First Requirement for Any Surf Filmmaker
58 min
112
Oh, Canada - Marcus Paladino
At almost thirty years-old, Canadian-born lens-man, Marcus Paladino has quickly carved out a niche in cold water surf photography.  Hear how he almost landed in Southern Italy, and how Canada's best surfers have him on speed dial. Hard work and...
59 min
113
Tales from the Deep - Sean Gilbert
At age 19, Sean Gilbert had no idea what to do with his life until he found himself on the set of a feature film.  From that moment on, he dedicated his career to mastering the craft of cinematography and technical camera work.  From his...
56 min
114
The Lightning Strike - Frank Gilday
New Smyrna Beach Nightmare
52 min