The voice of East Coast surfing for decades. A treasure trove of insight into not only East Coast surfing history, but surfing history in general. Good friend and great human Mr. Hunter Joslin.
76 min
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079 - Thomas Bexon
Hardworking surfboard builder from Noosa Heads. A big bloke with grand surfboards. One of the shapers invited to compete in the Icons of Foam honoring Bing Copeland in October, 7&8 of 2023 at The Boardroom International Surfboard show presented by US Blanks. On this episode of the Boardroom Podcast, Thomas Bexon, let us begin.
61 min
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078 - Jamie Brisick
Fulbright Scholar and author Jamie Brisick discusses his new book, quitting, ego, and searching for waves during this episode of The Boardroom Podcast w Scott Bass.
72 min
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077 - Michael Arenal: Arenal Surfboards
He won the Best in Show Board Build off at The Boardroom. He's building beautiful. l boards for Hobie and for his own label. He's been selected by Bing Copeland to compete in the Icons of Foam Shape-off honoring Bing in October at the Boardroom. He's got a lot going on!
59 min
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076 - Justin Ternes: Dark Arts Surfboards
Dark Arts is a budding channel within the surf industry that collaborates with prominent surfboard shapers from around the world. Inspired by innovation and quality, Justin Ternes re-thought the process of crafting surfboards. As a result, Dark Arts offers the light, strong, performance surfboards.
60 min
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075 - Randy Rarick
Randy Rarick has worn many hats. Weber Team Rider, pro surfer, shaper and board builder, professional surfing tour administrator, Triple Crown of Surfing executive director, world traveler, vintage collectable surfboard aficionado… Rarick is the go-to guy for expert surfboard restoration and that’s just to name a few hats worn. In this episode we chat about his latest project The Summer of 66, and we dig deep into the world of vintage collectable surfboards.
62 min
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074 - WSL CEO Erik Logan
Today we discuss the ups and downs of the 2022 WCT season, the Vans Pipeline Masters, the shuttering of the WSL Studios , CT injury wildcards, the upcoming Rip Curl WSL Finals at Lowers and a whole lot more. On this episode of The Boardroom Podcast the CEO of the World Surf League, Erik Logan. Let us begin.
101 min
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073 - Ward Coffey
Successful shaper and Santa Cruz stalwart Ward Coffey has carved out (pardon the pun) a fine legacy in an area renowned for great surfers, shapers and board builders. Doug Haut, Mark Angel, Steve Colletta, Joey Thomas, Bob Pearson, Doug Fletcher and Dave Aronovici and their crew – and frankly way too many icons of the surfing to mention here -- Santa Cruz was and is a hot bed of talent. Ward Coffey has won the Boardroom International Surfboard Show’s Icons of Foam Shape-Off and been asked to participate in at least five of them… which is a testament to the respect his shaping heroes and shaping contemporaries have for him. On this episode of the Boardroom Podcast, Mr. Ward Coffey… let us begin.
75 min
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072 - HEXA 3D Printed Surfboards
Deeply concerned with preserving the environment, Léo Bouffier, Sylvain Fleury and Mylène Wang, 3 passionate surfers and engineers, created their brand HEXA Surfboard in September 2018 in order to find a more sustainable alternative to existing surfboard manufacturing. This isn’t just another eco surfboard; this is a 3D printed surfboard made out of sugar cane based plastics. Very intriguing stuff. On this episode of The Boardroom Podcast Sylvain Fleury and Leo Buffier of Hexa surfboard. Let us begin.
60 min
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071 - Marty Hoffman
Marty Hoffman comes from an incredible lineage, peppered with iconic surf characters including his father Flippy Hoffman, and his uncle Walter Hoffman. Marty has produced a new film “Big Wave Guardians”, an in-depth look at the Hawaiian North Shore lifesaving culture. On this episode of the Boardroom Podcast, Marty Hoffman. Let us begin.
47 min
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070 - Timmy Patterson
Generations. That’s the word that sticks with me. His grandfather glued up life boat balsa out of Pearl Harbor for Walter Hoffman’s escapades on the West Side of Oahu. His dad, a foundational member of the Windansea Surf Club, and buddies with Butch, Pat Curren and the Ekstroms. Timmy also soaked up generational knowledge from Hobie Alter and Phil Edwards. Timmy Patterson, from shop rat to the shaper for a World Champion and Olympic Gold medalist (arguably the most exciting surfer, both competitive and free from surfer) in the world -- Italo Ferriera. On this episode of the Boardroom Podcast: Icon of Foam honoree Timmy Patterson… let us begin.
63 min
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069 - Evan Slater
This guy is street smart, emotionally intelligent, and business savvy. And Slater is a damn good surfer. As a young man, a he was dominant competitor in NSSA events and later on a charger in big wave venues such as Mavericks -- both free surfs and competitions. On top of all that he displays a genuine humility that is sorely lacking in today’s “look at me” social media culture. On this episode of the Boardroom Podcast …the VP of Global Marketing at Billabong …. Evan Slater.
80 min
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068 - Gary Linden
An iconic surfboard shaper to champion surfers and the local crew, a big wave surfer, a world traveler, a big wave contest promoter and judge – yes Gary Linden is all of these things. But of course labels never really do justice. I’ve always viewed Gary Linden as a do-er. He gets stuff done. A proponent of Agave stalk as a surfboard blank, Gary is also gearing up to produce another Big Wave event at his beloved Todos Santos Island. Let us begin.
104 min
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067 - Jason Burnett: Jay Surfboards
There are many one-man shops: a shaping room, laminating room, sanding room …maybe a spray room. These are small but efficient. Local boards, built by local builders for local surfers—seems simple, and proper. In late March of this year one such workshop was destroyed by fire. On this episode of The Boardroom Podcast, we speak with Scottish surfer and surf board builder Jason Burnett. Let us begin.
51 min
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066 - Chris Christenson
This guy is one of the sharpest minds in the game. Savvy businessperson, incredible craftsman, understands the importance of an authentic aesthetic.- intense work ethic. On this edition of The Boardroom Podcast – surfboard builder Chris Christenson. Let us begin.
71 min
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065 - Devon Howard
Marketing ambassador at Channel Islands Surfboards… and the WSL Longbord Tour Commissioner. Two great gigs. I thought it’d be wise to catch up and discuss surfboards, fins as well as the goings on with the WSL Longboard Tour. The boardroom podcast with Devon Howard … let us begin.
75 min
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064 - Keep It A Secret Film: Sean Duggan
There are some really good documentary surf films. Origin stories. Who was there first? How did they get there? Of course all documentary surf films must attempt the high bar that is The Endless Summer. A herculean feat. Keep It A Secret is the origin story about Surfing in Ireland. Let us begin.
60 min
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063 - Buzzy Kerbox
It’s not often a globe trotting international surfer is also a globe trotting international model. Buzzy Kerbox, with his win at the 1978 World Cup at Sunset Beach, basically stepped over the “busted down door” and proclaimed “Hey fellas, no big deal.” Kerbox went on to great things in both the surf and fashion worlds, and has kept himself firmly ensconced within the ocean culture of Hawaii. On this episode of the Boardroom Podcast, Buzzy Kerbox . . . let us begin.
62 min
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062 - Tim Crozier
A dear friend and he’s been a spiritual mentor giving me guidance based on a shared Judeo-Christian ethos. Tim is my right hand man at the Boardroom, basically helping the show run smoothly especially the Icons of Foam Shape-off.
77 min
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061 - Shaun Tomson
In 1977 I was 13 years old --a kid who devoured every surf magazine and every surf movie. The big three were MR, Rabbit and Shaun—these guys were and still are my surf heroes. And I've been fortunate to interview them all. Passion and a competitive fire was a common denominator among them, and something Shaun still carries today. On this episode of the Boardroom Podcast, Shaun Tomson… let us begin.
78 min
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060 - Jim Kempton
Former editor at SURFER magazine discusses print, Dora, and the fabulous world of women's surf history.
92 min
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059 - Daniel Thomson
Daniel Thomson, Tomo, Tom-O; regardless, for those of you that require a shaper who absolutely rips, Daniel checks that box. Of course Tomo also thinks, and therefore designs, outside of the box, pushing the boundaries of how we visualize surfboards and surfboard design. On this episode of the Boardroom Podcast, Daniel Thomson. Let us begin.
58 min
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058 - Bob Foulke: One80 Surfboards
I imagine at some point in history, when Tom Blake showed his surf board fin to other surfers somebody scoffed, rolled their eyes and muttered “that ain’t gonna work” Contempt prior to investigation is perhaps Mankind's deadliest sin. No doubt it is our stupidest sin.
57 min
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057 - Jon Pyzel
Shaper to the Florence brothers and a whole host of North Shore talent, a classical craftsman whom started in ding repair surrounded by older smarter craftsmen and he soaked it up to become one of top shapers in the industry. The Boardroom Podcast with Jon Pyzel, let us begin.
105 min
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056 - Graham Smith of Smith Shapes
Many know Graham Smith as the father of WCT campaigner Jordy Smith. That was my connection to Graham. What I didn’t know about was his lifelong passion for building surfboards, a passion that has taken him all around the world. Let us begin.