

Surf Splendor
David Lee Scales
Conversations and stories about surfing. www.SurfSplendorPodcast.com email: hello@surfsplendorpodcast.com
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Dec 13, 2016 • 1h 32min
147 – Surf News, December 12, 2016
In today’s show David and Scott discuss the Surfer Awards, the controversy of the Triple Crown, a marijuana friendly house on the North Shore (and it’s guests), the Pipe Masters, Dukes and Kooks and much more. Enjoy! THE SURFER AWARDS Benji Weatherly’s comedy on the red carpet was a highlight. Eddie If bombed hard! ( … Continue reading "147 – Surf News, December 12, 2016" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 8, 2016 • 1h 7min
146 – Pre Pipe Masters Analysis & Rob Colby of Need Wetsuits
In the first half of today’s episode, David discusses Need Wetsuits with Rob Colby. They chat about the direct-to-consumer business model, the equitability of high-salaried surf stars, and Rob lends insight into Dane Reynolds’ Chapter 11 based on his years as an executive at Quiksilver. In the second half of the show (36 minute mark) … Continue reading "146 – Pre Pipe Masters Analysis & Rob Colby of Need Wetsuits" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 1, 2016 • 1h 37min
145 – Surf News, November 30, 2016
In this week’s episode, David and Scott discuss the world’s newest surf spots, Jeff Clark’s inside scoop on the Titan’s of Mavericks controversy, Dane Reynolds’ seminal new film ‘Chapter 11’, the documentary that details the murder of Ricardo dos Santos, Albee’s backside double-spin, Dukes and Kooks and much, much more! Enjoy! NEW ZEALAND SPROUTS BRAND … Continue reading "145 – Surf News, November 30, 2016" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 22, 2016 • 1h 35min
144 – Wayne Rich
Surfer/Shaper Wayne Rich is the subject of today’s episode of Surf Splendor. Wayne was inducted into the International Surfboard Builder Hall of Fame last week and he’s a 2x Icons of Foam winner. In this episode Wayne details his childhood in Hermosa Beach during the heyday of Noll, Bing, and Weber. He unpacks asymmetrical board … Continue reading "144 – Wayne Rich" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 17, 2016 • 1h 27min
143 – Surf News, November 16, 2016
Massive waves have been crashing on multiple coasts in the Pacific ocean. David and Scott discuss Mavericks, Jaws, the first ever women’s Big Wave World Tour event, the Triple Crown, and the closing of the NLand Surf Park weeks before Scott’s trip. Enjoy the show! Scott and David have been enjoying an epic run of swell … Continue reading "143 – Surf News, November 16, 2016" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 8, 2016 • 1h 17min
142 – Marc Andreini
Surfboard shaper Marc Andreini is our guest on today’s episode of Surf Splendor. Marc discusses his formative experiences surfing with George Greenough, Phil Edwards, and Margo Oberg. He also explains the design theory of the displacement hull and the Edge board. Andreini also shares about a book that he’ll be releasing next year documenting his … Continue reading "142 – Marc Andreini" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 1, 2016 • 1h 30min
141 – Surf News, October 31, 2016
Surf Splendor is now accepting donations. Any amount is appreciated but we suggest a monthly, recurring donation of $5. Click the button! Thanks! In today’s episode, David and Scott discuss the end of the Quiksilver Eddie event, JJF’s world title victory, an all women’s Maverick’s contest, Scott’s upcoming trip to the NLand wave park, and … Continue reading "141 – Surf News, October 31, 2016" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 25, 2016 • 1h 26min
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. This episode also marks the very first opportunity to donate to Surf Splendor. Follow the link of SurfSplendorPodcast.com and … Continue reading "140 – Kyle Thiermann" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 21, 2016 • 2h 1min
139 – Roger Hinds, Jim Kempton & Surf News, October 20, 2016
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. We then transition to Surf News where David and Scott … Continue reading "139 – Roger Hinds, Jim Kempton & Surf News, October 20, 2016" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 11, 2016 • 1h 35min
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 X-Games to helping pass legislation to save iconic surf spots, Sid has been … Continue reading "138 – Sid Abruzzi: Original Waterbrothers" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices