Surf Splendor

Today we chat about the evolution of one man’s career; about growing up surfing in Southern California, how designing The Endless Summer poster led to him working with The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. He tells us about being headhunted by John Severson, skiing in Mammoth with Dora, and how all art is a derivative … Continue reading "057 – John Van Hamersveld" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David & Scott discuss Kelly Slater’s wave pool, trespassing through private property to surf, John John’s mastery in France, the world title scenarios, Dukes and Kooks and much more! INTRO AND CATCH UP Kelly explains Outerknown. Link to article. Brad Domke getting pitched! THE QUIK PRO FRANCE Watch John John put together a 19.90 heat … Continue reading "056 – Surf News, October 7, 2014" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our 2nd and final installment, Mickey Munoz tells us about his work stunt doubling for Sandra Dee in the film Gidget. We then have a discussion about his involvement with Surftech and the concerns of overseas surfboard manufacturing. Mickey closes our interview by proposing a theory about time travel and potentially discovering the Fountain … Continue reading "055 – Mickey Munoz: Part 2" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back! In the midst of this “Gabriel the villain” controversy, Gabe runs over 2 people at Lowers and then Chris Ward’s daughter, Malia, pushes Gabe off a wave! We then recap the Hurley Lowers Pro including the ASP’s (soon to be the WSL) attempt to fine Jordy $50,000 for wearing a Red Bull hat. … Continue reading "054 – Surf News, September 23, 2014" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In part 1 of 2, Mickey unpacks his adolescence growing up in Malibu with shaping pioneers Joe Quigg and Matt Kivlin. He then tells us about the very first time he saw Phil Edwards and how Mickey Dora helped define his own personal code of ethics. And sursprisingly, Mickey also shares his insight into modern … Continue reading "053 – Mickey Munoz: Part 1" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Scott catch up on listener feedback and emails, mainly regarding hatemail directed towards Scott’s opinion about Gabe Medina playing the role of the villain in the ASP. They then cover the attempt to ban SUP’s in Hawaii, Scott’s performance at the Surfaid Malibu Cup, Kelly’s two new business ventures, Must-See Moments, Dukes and … Continue reading "052 – Surf News, September 10, 2014" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Scott catch up about their respective Hurricane Marie sessions, Scott campaigns for Gabriel Medina to play the role of the “Bad Guy” of the WCT, and the they discuss why Cape Fear was better as a movie than a surf contest (awesome try though, Red Bull. Keep ’em coming). Plus so much more. … Continue reading "051 – Surf News, September 4, 2014" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Baffa, filmmaker known for Singlefin: Yellow and One California Day, has a new film entitled Bella Vita. The film follows surfer Chris Del Moro as he traces his family’s, and surfing’s, lineage through Italy. In this episode of Surf Splendor, we discuss the joy and pain of the film’s production, the changing media landscape, and … Continue reading "050 – Jason Baffa: Bella Vita" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2013 Dan Malloy embarked on a 700 mile bicycle trek along the California Coast. Along the way he worked with a variety of artisans, from farmers to knife makers, and occasionally stopped to surf. The journey is vividly brought to life through a photo journal and short documentary entitled, “Slow Is Fast”, which Dan … Continue reading "049 – Dan Malloy: Slow Is Fast" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Scott hail Tommy Carroll, applaud Luke Egan & Kelly Slater for bucking the man, plan a surf trip to North Korea, and much more! CATCHING UP You should watch Strange Rumblings in Shangra-La DIAMONDS IN THE DESERT NORTH KOREA SURF TRIPS Who’s going? Link to the article. SHARK WEEK! The tale of Submarine … Continue reading "048 – Surf News, August 13th, 2014" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices