Kai Lenny

Kai Lenny, a Maui-born athlete celebrated as the world's most versatile waterman, shares his thrilling journey in surfing, kiteboarding, and more. He delves into the psychology of conquering massive waves, transforming fear into focus. Lenny discusses the thrill of big-wave surfing, the role of mental conditioning, and the importance of innovation in water sports. With personal stories of adventure and self-discovery, he inspires listeners to embrace risk and push their limits while maintaining a deep connection to the ocean.

What is the biggest wave in the solar system? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly explore the science of big waves with professional big wave surfer Kai Lenny.NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/big-wave-physics-with-kai-lenny/Thanks to our Patrons Pepper Horton, annie brown, Lance Cardwell, Natalie waugh, firestorm960, and Daryl Spencer for supporting us this week.Photo Credit: Alohamansurfer, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.