Surf Splendor

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

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140 – Kyle Thiermann
In today’s episode, David chats with Kyle Thiermann about transitioning $300 million dollars from corporate banks into small banks, saving Hawaii’s coral reefs, holding his breath for 4 minutes, cold water therapy and much, much more.
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139 – Roger Hinds, Jim Kempton & Surf News, Oct...
We have a packed show today with a couple of guests. David opens the show with a conversation with Roger Hinds about the noserider that he shaped for David. Scott then chats with former Surfer Magazine editor Jim Kempton about the legacy of Nat Young.
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138 – Sid Abruzzi: Original Waterbrothers
Consummate host and spreader of aloha, Sid “The Package” Abruzzi is the subject of this week’s show. Hailing from Newport, Rhode Island, Sid helped pioneer the surf and skate movements for the North East. From playing an instrumental role in the first ...
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137 – Surf Splendor, October 3, 2016
In today’s episode of Surf News, David and Scott discuss David’s recent article on Beach Grit that defames Kelly Slater, dumb dolphins, the Bunker Spreckles documentary, two surfer’s 2,200 mile prone paddle journey, Kooks and Dukes, and much more!
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136 – Let’s Be Frank: Peter Hamblin & Frank Sol...
In today’s episode, David chats with filmmaker Peter Hamblin and professional surfer Frank Solomon about their new film “Let’s Be Frank”. From concept, to funding, to locations, to Frank’s back-breaking wipeout, we discuss all this seminal,
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135 – Surf News, September 19, 2016
In today’s episode David and Scott discuss Surf Park Summit 2 (which Scott emcee’d), the Surf Aid Malibu Cup, the dubious judging and spectacular upsets at the Hurley Lowers Pro, the two tragic suicides in the surf community and much more. Enjoy!
90 min
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134 – Tom Curren & Maurice Cole: The Reverse V ...
In today’s episode Tom Curren and Maurice Cole discuss the seminal board design documented in their new book ‘The Reverse V Project’. Tom also chats about his skimboard and Maurice discusses designs and constructions that he’s currently exploring.
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133 – Surf News, August 24, 2016
David and Scott discuss the proliferation of new podcast’s on the market, boards their currently riding, then they chat about the 44 year old unsponsored surfer who won Tahiti on an experimental surfboard after practicing in a wave pool!
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132 – Matt Parker, Album Surf
David sits down with surfboard shaper Matt Parker to discuss his origin story, surfboard design including asymmetry and finless concepts, construction materials, and leveraging social media to build a homegrown surf brand. Enjoy! Visit AlbumSurf.
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131 – Surf News, August 10, 2016
David and Scott catch up after a month long hiatus to discuss surfing’s inclusion into the 2020 Olympics, the Padang Cup, the passing of Midget Farrelly, the US Open of Surfing, Dukes and Kooks and much more. Enjoy! Scott, between his visors and tees,
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130 – Surf News, July 12, 2016
In today’s show David and Scott share Baja stories, read listener emails, discuss the controversial quarterfinal heat 1 at the JBay Open, and question why Kelly doesn’t promote Kelly, plus Kooks and Dukes and much more. Enjoy!
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129 – Dave Prodan, VP of Communications for the...
The WSL’s VP of Communication Dave Prodan is the guest on today’s show. Dave’s a regular listener of Surf Splendor so he was eager to address many of the issues that David (Scales) and Scott have speculated about for years. Topics include,
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128 – Fiji Pro Recap 2016
In today’s show David and Scott recap the spectacle that was the 2016 Fiji Pro. In addition to the surfing highlights, they analyze Wiggoly’s controversial paddling tactics, Wilko’s haphazard title campaign,
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127 – Matt Parker and Surf News, June 8, 2016
We begin today’s episode with a conversation with Matt Parker of Album Surfboards about an asymmetrical surfboard that he lent to David to surf. David and Scott then break down the latest surf news, including the Red Bull Cape Fear event,
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126 – Surf News, May 24, 2016
The WSL officially owns one of the world’s finest waves, Aaron Gold’s lifeless body gets plucked from certain death by the water patrol in Fiji, pro surfers share their horror stories from Rio, and Mason Ho revitalizes …Lost’s legacy of surf film with ...
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125 – Surf News, May 2, 2016
In today’s show David and Scott discuss Dane Reynolds compensation and dispute with Quiksilver. They also chat about the Big Wave Award winners, Kelly Slater’s Willy Wonka-style Golden Ticket to his wave pool, and the upcoming Oi Rio Pro.
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124 – Surf News, April 19, 2016
In today’s episode, David and Scott analyze the Australian leg of the tour and ask, is unpredictability more valued than perfection? They also congratulate the first (known) Pulitzer Prize winning surfer and Taj on retirement. And lastly,
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123 – Surf News, April 4, 2016
In today’s episode David and Scott recap the Bells Beach event, analyze the Big Wave award nominees, spread rumors and gossip about an upcoming specialty event at Teahupo’o, shame the former Australian Prime Minister for dropping in,
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122 – Surf News, March 18, 2016
This week we cover the glory and drama that was the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast, including the injuries, the upside down world rankings, Duke-esque maneuvers, and so much more. Enjoy! SHOUT OUT TO MIKE AND ERIC FOR HOSTING DAVID ON THE OUTER BANKS Mike R...
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121 – The Eddie Aikau Recap
After a couple worthy swells and one false start, The Quiksilver In Memory of Eddie Aikau Invitational finally ran on February 25th, 2016. It was glorious! Arguably, the biggest, best Eddie ever, Waimea Bay was greeted by the #BrockSwell with 30′-40′ f...
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120 – Surf News, February 16, 2016
So much surf news! Big waves smashed Mavericks and Jaws, but not Waimea. Did Quik know? Was it all a hoax? Also, lots of green talk this week; Fergal Smith runs for the Green Party, KS Wave Co goes solar powered, and big-biz overdevelops Cali’s coast.
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119 – Surf News, February 2, 2016
Recorded while David and Scott watch the final day of the Volcom Pipe Pro, the boys discuss Kelly’s plea to investigate 9/11, Quiksilver’s $600 million bailout, Brock Little’s cancer diagnosis, Brazil’s unpaid bills, and so much more.
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118 – “Learning to Breathe” filmmaker: Rocky Ro...
“Learning to Breathe” filmmaker Rocky Romano is the subject of today’s show. “Learning to Breathe” is the heavy documentary film that follows professional surfer Anthony Ruffo as he struggles with drug addiction and faces criminal charges for dealing m...
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117 – Surf News, January 19, 2016
So much (dare I say it) El Nino swell pumping through the Pacific lately. David and Scott break down the seasons from Todos Santos to Peahi. Scott discusses the highlights of Surf Expo, and David offers some insight into latest industry business news.
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116 – Eric Arakawa
I grew up watching Andy Irons shred on Eric Arakawa’s but I was surprised to learn that shaping surfboards has only been one facet of Eric’s career. He’s an astute entrepreneur who has woven a fine balance of continually shaping boards and growing seve...
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