Surf Splendor

Conversations and stories about surfing. www.SurfSplendorPodcast.com email: hello@surfsplendorpodcast.com

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242 – Matt Meola
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241 – On Boards with Dave Parmenter and Ryan Ma...
In part four of On Boards Ryan Martz explains the health and environmental concerns of glassing surfboards and breaks down wages for surfboard laborers. Parmenter further illuminates the economics of board building,
88 min
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240 – On Boards with Dave Parmenter (& Fletch):...
88 min
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239 – On Boards with Dave Parmenter: Part Two
In part two of On Boards, Dave Parmenter walks us through the process of ordering a surfboard. He then illuminates some of the health and environmental concerns with working with foam, why it’s important for board builders to shift their focus towards ...
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238 – On Boards with Dave Parmenter: Part One
Introducing part one of On Boards with Dave Parmenter. This conversation began when Parmenter sent me an email after listening to my episode with Greg Martz of the Waterman’s Guild. Dave has been on the show 3 times prior and while we always discussed ...
55 min
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003 – Wave Pools: A Tidal Surge
Welcome to back to Creators & Innovators presented by Vissla. Each month we seek to distill the character traits, motivations, and the daily rituals of creatives in hopes of developing a blueprint for how to disrupt norms, innovate,
22 min
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237 – Post Script: Surf Ranch Pro & Space
Welcome back to Post Script, a quick concise overview of each event on the WSL championship tour. Today, a recap of the Surf Ranch Pro and review John John Florence’s new film, “Space”. Supported by Finatic.com,
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236 – Off Script, Day 4: Hurley Surf Ranch Pro
Welcome to Off Script presented by Hurley; behind the scenes at the Surf Ranch Pro (also) presented by Hurley. Today we catch insights from finalist Sebastien Zietz, 2018 Rookie of the Year hopeful Wade Carmichael,
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235 – Off Script, Day 3: Hurley Surf Ranch Pro
Welcome to Off Script presented by Hurley; behind the scenes conversations with the athletes, coaches, and WSL team at the Surf Ranch Pro (also) presented by Hurley. Today we meet a Pismo Beach surfer who drove inland to gamble at Tachi and witness s...
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234 – Off Script, Day 2: Hurley Surf Ranch Pro
Welcome to Off Script presented by Hurley; behind the scenes conversations with the athletes, coaches, and WSL team at the Surf Ranch Pro (also) presented by Hurley. Today we meet the only permament resident of Surf Ranch,
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233 – Off Script, Day 1: Hurley Surf Ranch Pro
Welcome to Off Script presented by Hurley; behind the scenes conversations with the athletes, coaches, and WSL team at the Surf Ranch Pro (also) presented by Hurley. Today we delve into the history of Lemoore, chat about Kelly’s home court advantage,
59 min
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232 – Britt Merrick
Lead designer at Channel Islands Surfboards, lead pastor at Reality family of churches, Britt Merrick talks about his role shaping boards for World Tour athletes, how losing a daughter challenges one’s faith,
100 min
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231 – Mick Fanning
Mick Fanning is equally well-known for his 3 world titles as he is for overcoming adversity. He lost a brother at age 16, recovered from a potentially career ending injury at 23, and at the age of 34, survived a shark attack and lost another brother on...
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230 – 5 Minute Recap: Tahiti Pro
Welcome back to the 5 Minute Recap. A quick concise overview of each event on the WSL championship tour. Today, a recap of the Tahiti Pro Teahupo’o. Supported by Finatic.com, use promo code “podcast” to support this show and get your first month free.
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229 – How To: Grovel
Today’s episode is an analysis of the history and design of the Groveler surfboard. Experts enlisted herein are Britt Merrick of Channel Islands Surfboards, Tim Stamps of Stamps Surfboards, Matt Parker from Album Surfboards,
58 min
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228 – Christine Brailsford Caro of Furrow Surfc...
Welcome back to Creators & Innovators, where we seek to distill the character traits, motivations, and the daily rituals of creatives in hopes of developing a blueprint for how to disrupt norms and innovate in one’s own space.
51 min
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227 – 5 Minute Recap: Vans US Open of Surfing
Welcome back to the 5 Minute Recap. A quick concise overview of each event on the WSL championship tour. Today, a recap of the Vans US Open of Surfing. Supported by Finatic.com, use promo code “podcast” to support this show and get your first month fre...
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226 – Almonds Surfboards: Dave Allee
10 years ago, at the age of 22, Dave Allee signed the lease to a retail space on Newport Blvd. He partnered with surfboard shaper Griffin Neumann-Kyle to launch Almond Surfboards, built in the traditional of classic California surf brands,
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225 – Introducing Creators & Innovators
Welcome to Creators & Innovators. Each month we’ll seek to distill the character traits, motivations, and the daily rituals of creatives in hopes of developing a blueprint for how to disrupt norms and innovate in one’s own space.
51 min
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224 – 5 Minute Recap: Corona Open J-Bay
Welcome back to the 5 Minute Recap. A quick, concise overview of each event on the WSL championship tour. Today, a recap of the Corona Open J-Bay. Supported by Finatic.com, use promo code “podcast” to support this show and get your first month free.
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224 – Aaron James, PhD: Surfing with Sartre
Today’s episode is with Dr. Aaron James. A Harvard PhD, professor and chair of philosophy at UC Irvine, James is a lifelong surfer and the author of the new book  “Surfing With Sartre: An Aquatic Inquiry Into A Life of Meaning”.
99 min
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223 – Alex Gray
How does one make a living as a professional free surfer today? Alex Gray unpacks the tribulations and rewards of chasing swell around the world. Do pro surfers pay for photographers travel? Who finances the safety teams?
107 min
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222 – Dane Gudauskas Unpacks After Fiji
Whilst we watched these massive waves barreling on our tiny hand held screens around the world, the warrior wrestled his broken heart over the ledge and locked into another lifetime wave. Because bravery was backed by preparation and a spiritual yearni...
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221 – Donald Brink: Swell With My Soul
Donald Brink is a lead proponent of asymmetrical surfboard design. A designer since youth, Donald paints, makes plywood fins, and as a surfboard shaper he believes that all board designs can be enhanced with asymmetrical adjustments.
99 min
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220 – 5 Minute Recap: Corona Bali Protected
Welcome back to the 5 Minute Recap. A quick concise overview of each event on the WSL championship tour. Today, a recap of the Corona Bali Pro-tected. Supported by Finatic.com, use promo code “podcast” to support this show and get your first month free...
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