Surf Splendor

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

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047 – Judgment: JFlo vs. Seabass
Joined by former 11 year ASP judge, Erik Krammer, we attempt to examine the successes and pitfalls of how we evaluate the act of surfing, while analyzing the controversial Jeffrey’s Bay heat between Jeremy Flores and Sebastian Zietz,
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046 – 1st Anniversary!
One year of Surf Splendor is in the books! Thank you all for being a part of this project. As a small token of celebration we present to you this bonus episode. Enjoy! Also, make sure to check out the 100 Wave Challenge Shaun Tomson takes the 100 Wave ...
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045 – Surf News with Tony Roberts for July 28, ...
This week we welcome back surf photography icon Tony Roberts to hear his thoughts on the proliferation of GoPro cameras in the line-up, working with Sonny Miller, Following the Light, Dub-Step music, David’s delicate sensibilities,
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044 – Surf News with Rezzy! for July 10, 2014
David Scales is joined by Tom Rezvan for a discussion about violence in surfing, pro surfers with STD’s, surfing naked, Huntington Beach’s finest surfers, and much more! GET TO KNOW THIS WEEK’S CO-HOST, REZZY!
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043 – Richard Graham’s The Ride
Richard Graham discusses the founding of Surfing Magazine, his involvement in establishing the first international surf brands, and his new book The Ride, which documents the journey through a pivotal portion of surf history.
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042 – Surf News for June 24, 2014
David and Scott discuss Fast Eddie’s threat to the ASP, Freddy P’s un-sewn wild oats, Webland, Duke & Kook and more! Gossip Hour Kelly in Pumas and Volcom Freddy P’s 10 Regrets Increased Shark Population Link to Time.
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041 – Ben Aipa and the Sting
In this episode of Surf Splendor, we dissect the Sting surfboard and its design revolution during the mid 70s. Featuring interviews with Ben Aipa, Matt Calvani, Davey Smith, Skye Richard, and Roger Hinds, this episode was recorded at The Boardroom Show...
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040 – Surf News for June 6, 2014
In today’s episode of Surf News, David and Scott begin by recapping The Boardroom Show. Scott then shares about a luncheon he attended in 2012 with Ricky Grigg and talks about his passing. The guys then lament the Women’s WCT, The Fiji Pro,
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039 – 5’5″ x 19 1/4″, The Chunk of Foam Challenge
In today’s episode of Surf Splendor, we dissect the board design and cultural revolution that was the …Lost Round Nose Fish 5’5″ x 19 1/4″. Featuring interviews with Matt “Mayhem” Biolos, Chris Ward, Cory Lopez, Chris Christenson, Mike Estrada,
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038 – Surf News for May 13th, 2014
In today’s episode of Surf News, David and Scott discuss finless surfing, shark deterrent wetsuits, the Billabong Rio Pro, Dustin Barca’s bid for mayor, the Duke and Kook, and much more. Today’s episode was recorded at The Surfing Heritage & Culture Ce...
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037 – Cori Schumacher on the State of Women’s S...
David Scales spends the hour with 3x Women’s Longboard Champion, Cori Schumacher. They discuss some of the challenges Cori faced as female professional surfing emerged in the mid 90s and how hypersexualization challenges the current growth of the sport...
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036 – Surf News, April 29, 2014
David and Scott discuss the Bells Beach event, the XXL awards, Sally Fitz & KFC, beer sponsors, Dukes & Kooks and much more! Recorded at the Surfing Heritage & Culture Center Opening Topics The Boardroom Show Sally Fitzgibbons for KFC Dane’s New Edit.
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035 – Steve Pezman of The Surfer’s Journal
The Surfer’s Journal is the pinnacle of thoughtful, meticulously curated, writing and imagery within the surf world. The publication was founded in 1992 by Steve Pezman along with his wife Debbee, which with the addition of his 20 years publishing Surf...
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034 – Surf News, April 15th, 2014
Recorded at the Surfing Heritage and Culture Center in San Clemente. David and Scott discuss the Otis Carey lawsuit, the Margaret River event, the XXL awards and much more. Opening Topics SUP Adventures in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,
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033 – Zach Weisberg of The Inertia
David sits down with Zach Weisberg to discuss his website The Inertia, its genesis and growth over the past 4 years, the importance of quality writing and the necessity of non-endemic sponsors in surf media.
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032 – Surf News, April 1st, 2014 with guest Sea...
David Scales and Scott Bass welcome Sean Mattison to discuss Kelly parting ways from Quiksilver, the life of Hobie Alter, Cape Fear, Margaret River, Gossip Hour, Duke & Kook and more! Kelly Slater Says Goodbye to Quiksilver What could Quiksilver possib...
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031 – Josh Martin and the Legacy of Martin Shapes
Josh Martin discusses shaping surfboards, his father Terry, and the legacy of Martin Shapes with Hobie Surfboards. Roger Hall explains the Hot Curl Shaping Life Terry Martin from Donald Brink on Vimeo. Learn more about Josh Martin at MartinShapes.com
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030 – Surf News, March 18 2014
David and Scott discuss their new asymmetrical surfboards, racism in surfing, Bangladeshi female surfers, and much more! Kelly’s Car Gets Vandalized   Asymmetrical Boards by Donald Brink The Boardroom Icons of Foam Shaping Contest,
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029 – Quiksilver Pro Snapper Recap, 2014
Special guest Paul Staurch joins us to discuss the 50th anniversary celebration of the Endless Summer. Then David Scales and Scott Bass discuss the Quiksilver Pro Snapper event: the successes, the shortcomings, the gossip, the drama,
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028 – Surf News, March 4th 2014
We’re pleased to have special guest Johnny Kessel in studio today. He shares his harrowing story of being lost at sea just a few days ago! Then David and Scott discuss Carissa ripping, Jordy tripping, capsized boats, the ASP and much more.
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027 – Anatomy of a Surf Trip: Bocas del Toro, P...
Join us for a surf trip to the island chain of Bocas del Toro off the Caribbean coast of Panama. Former pro surfer and ASP judge, Erik Krammer hosts a training camp for professional track, pro junior surfers.
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026 – Surf News February 18th, 2014
Scott Bass and David Scales discuss Equality for the Women’s Tour, Lewis Samuels, Bat Tails, The Polarity of Adriano, plus the Duke and Kook of the week. SURFERS CROSSING OVER Anastasia Ashley Bethany Hamilton Golf Digest PAUL SPEAKER ON IMPROVING THE ...
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025 – A Portrait of Tony Roberts: a life in fil...
Tony Roberts opens up about his life’s work producing over 20 surf and skate films, earning numerous cover shots, traveling the world and trying to find balance between work and play. Tony Roberts Surfing in April & May 2013 The opening segment of Tony...
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024 – Chris Taloa on Localism at Lunada Bay & S...
As a follow up to the discussion in our last episode about the localism at Lunada Bay, we begin today’s episode with an interview with Chris Taloa, aka, Chris Won. Chris has spearheaded the movement to free Lunada Bay from the ugly and sometimes violen...
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023 – Surf News, January 22nd, 2014
David and Scott discuss recent big wave activity around the Pacific, localism at Lunada Bay, the passing of Bruce Jones, and the changes for 2014 ASP World Tour. Big Wave Activity The Eddie is off for this current swell,
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