In this reflective and wildly entertaining episode, legendary surfer, writer, and director Sam George joins The Lineup to unpack over five decades of chasing waves, meaning, and himself. With the release of his memoir Child of Storms: A Surfing Memoir, In Progress, Sam shares the stories behind the stories—how a lifetime of surfing became a mosaic of moments that transcended simply riding waves. He opens up about everything from the formative sting of Dave Parmenter's tough love to the rare swagger of Tom Carroll, and the soul-searching honesty of writing about a failed marriage and cancer journey with his ex-wife. The duo discuss surf identity, travel, and the thrill of never feeling like you’ve worked a day when surfing is the job, and much more.

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