Surf Splendor

We’re back! David and Scott catch up on their travels, the World Title race going into Pipeline, opening season at Sunset, the recent tragedies at Swami’s, Dukes and Kooks, and much more! DAVID IN EUROPE Here’s Greg Long’s Instagrams of Hossegor while David was there. And the epic waves in Portugal And beautiful Cornwall, England! QUIKSIVER … Continue reading "107 – Surf News, November 4, 2015" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s show David and Scott discuss surfing’s inclusion in the 2020 Olympics, Barbarian Days, Laird’s new clothing line, whether marriage hinders a world title campaign, Dukes, Kooks, Must-See Moments and more! BARBARIAN DAYS Click to purchase Barbarian Days THE QUIKSIVER PRO FRANCE John John, whose main sponsor is Hurley, is used as the poster … Continue reading "106 – Surf News, October 6, 2015" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Davis is the guest on today’s show. Davis is a journalist, and the author of the new book “Waterman: The Life and Times of Duke Kahanamoku.” It is, in fact, the first comprehensive biography of Duke Kahanamoku. A lot of has been written about Duke and there’s been a mythology that has developed around … Continue reading "105 – Waterman: The Life and Times of Duke Kahanamoku" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s show David and Scott discuss Kelly Slater and Joel Tudor’s jiu jitsu grapple, Quiksilver’s bankruptcy, the gruesome shark attack video in Instagram, Duke, Kooks, and much more! Man Attacked by Tiger Shark Posts It On Instagram Warning! Very graphic imagery. LOWERS Congrats Mick and Carissa! Link to the BeachGrit article “The Mick Fanning … Continue reading "104 – Surf News, September 22, 2015" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s show we talk to Surf Aid founder Dr. Dave Jenkins. He explains the Mother & Child Health Project that he distributes through the remotes regions of Indonesia. In the second part of the show, David & Scott discuss the Hurley Lowers Pro thus far: Kelly’s insane 4 point ride, his anonymous board, Freddy … Continue reading "103 – SURF AID’s DR. DAVE JENKINS & HURLEY LOWERS PRO" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode David and Scott discuss kook slams, the anomaly of the current North Shore activity, the perils of kitesurfing, how Julian will win the world title this year, and Curren playing jazz at Sumbawa. Enjoy! BRIEF TAHITI RECAP Filipe’s Blunder in Tahiti Flores Pig Dog’s to Victory TRESTLES PRO PREVIEW Congrats to Bethanny … Continue reading "102 – SURF NEWS, SEPTEMBER 8, 2015" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest is former pro surfer, surf writer, and boardbuilder, Dave Parmenter. Surfing Magazine once described Parmenter as “the most interesting surfing in the world.” In this conversation we discuss his career path, how easily legacy can be misinterpreted, and we get insight into Dave’s view of the current state of surf culture. Enjoy! The Encyclopedia of … Continue reading "101 – Dave Parmenter" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our 100th episode! Pop the champagne! Pat yourself on the back. In today’s show we discuss how Scott and David are the Easy-E and Dr. Dre of the surf podcast game, surfer’s horrible musical preferences, the terrors of Teahupo’o, the foibles of Surf Snowdonia, and oh so much more. Dig in! OPENING SALVO Iron Maiden … Continue reading "100 – Surf News, August 25, 2015" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We call him Indiana Jones or 007, but his legal name is Tom Rezvan. The guy is one of a kind. He has some notable professional surfing results from the late 90s and early 2000s. I remember him first from a back cover of Surfer or Surfing magazine when I was in high school doing a layback … Continue reading "099 – Tom Rezvan Surfs Snowdonia!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Scott catch up and discuss their respective surf travels during the past month before discussing Fanning’s shark attack, Snowdonia, surf fashion, motocross at Teahupo’o, the US Open, and much more. Enjoy! JBAY Mick Fanning survives a shark attack during the final of the JBay Open. Mick on 60 Minutes Derek Hynd paddles out … Continue reading "098 – Surf News, August 11, 2015" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices