Paulo Rodrigues, known as ‘Paulo do Bairro’, is a legendary Portuguese surfer, national champion in 2000, a pioneer of professional surfing in Portugal, with a successful competitive career and later becoming a respected shaper and coach. Closely linked to innovation and the history of Portuguese surfing, he is an icon of Estoril and a reference name in the surf industry in Portugal and internationally.
João Valente is a Portuguese surfer, journalist, and one of the most influential voices in surf culture in Portugal. Connected to surfing from a young age, he stood out less through competition and more through his reflection, writing, and promotion of surfing as a culture, identity, and social phenomenon.He is best known as the founder and editor of Surf Portugal magazine, a publication that shaped several generations and helped document, contextualize, and elevate Portuguese surfing to a level...
Eric Arakawa is a legendary Hawaiian surfboard shaper, born and raised in Hawaii. He started surfing in Waikiki at the age of 10 and shaped his first surfboard when he was just 14 years old, already showing exceptional talent and dedication to board design. With over five decades of experience, Arakawa became one of the most respected shapers in the world. His high-performance surfboards have been ridden by top professional surfers, including Derek Ho and three-time world champion Andy Irons, pl...
In over 40 years dedicated to the sport, Miguel has a unique career in Portugal as an athlete, coach and manager, with several national championship titles in Surf and Longboard. With experience of many years as National Surf Coach, since he led Portugal to the first title of the Portuguese Surfing Federation history, Miguel founded the first Surf School in Portugal now dedicated to teach exclusively in Ericeira.
João Macedo is a Portuguese big-wave surfer who turns the ocean into his stage and conservation into his purpose. From his early days in the Atlantic to riding some of the world’s biggest waves in Nazaré, João has built a career driven by passion, adventure and deep respect for the sea. Founder of Surf Academia João Macedo, co-founder of the World Surfing Reserves and president of the Hope Zones Foundation, he takes surfing beyond the board - and toward the future of our oceans....
Tiago Saca Pires is a surfer, deeply passionate about the ocean and everything it represents - freedom, respect, and balance. Born and raised close to the waves, he grew up living surf not just as a sport, but as a way of life. With a calm energy and an authentic outlook, Tiago brings the spirit of the sea into everything he does - both in and out of the water.More than chasing waves, Tiago seeks stories, moments, and real connections. His journey is shaped by travel, friendship, and the challen...
Tiago Saca Pires is a surfer, deeply passionate about the ocean and everything it represents - freedom, respect, and balance. Born and raised close to the waves, he grew up living surf not just as a sport, but as a way of life. With a calm energy and an authentic outlook, Tiago brings the spirit of the sea into everything he does - both in and out of the water. More than chasing waves, Tiago seeks stories, moments, and real connections. His journey is shaped by travel, friendship, and the challe...
Nico founded Wavegliders in 2009 to create performance surfboards blending artistic design with 1960s and 70s aesthetics, inspired by legendary California shapers. He began shaping boards in 2009 after shaping surfboards and collecting them for many years. Nico's background includes surfing since 1986 and a passion for modernizing classic designs. Nico started surfing in 1986, a time when surfing in Portugal was new and developing, and he is considered part of the second or third generation of P...
Our guest this time is no one other than Paul Evans, surf journalist, broadcaster, poet, and lecturer. This former Surf Europe magazine editor sat down with the crew at 58 Surf and Stab and had one of the funniest and most entertaining interviews this podcast had ever had.
Simon Charlesworth is currently the Regional Director of Billabong (Europe, Middle East and Africa), a position he has held since July 2022. He has also been Head of Global Marketing - Water at Quiksilver and Brand Marketing Director - EMEA at Vans. His professional profile strongly highlights skills such as team leadership, creative solutions, and sports marketing. Simon’s career path shows a strong focus on the action sports and lifestyle industry, particularly in Europe, with experience at ma...
José Gregório began his career without great expectations, but evolved consistently until becoming one of the best Portuguese surfers. He first stood out in national finals and on the European EPSA circuit, winning at Ribeira D’Ilhas in 1994. He was national champion in 1997, 2003, and 2007, having fiercely contested titles with João Antunes, in a rivalry that even led to the creation of an alternative circuit (the ANS Tour). On the international stage, he achieved significant results in the QS,...
Nick Uricchio was born in 1958 in West Hartford, Connecticut (USA). He began surfing in California at the age of 15 and traveled to Europe in 1978, where he fell in love with Portugal. He returned in 1979 to stay. Together with Nuno Jonet, he started making skateboards in Lisbon.In 1980, he moved to Costa de Caparica and, along with António Pereira Caldas, founded one of the first surfboard factories in Portugal - Lipsticks Surfboards.In 1982, Nick and his close friend Miguel Katzenstein moved t...
Gony Zubizarreta is a professional Spanish-Portuguese surfer, born in 1985 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He moved as a child to Galicia (Spain) and later to Portugal, where he deepened his connection to surfing and ocean culture. He started surfing at the age of 9 and quickly stood out on the European surfing scene, winning several junior championships. Throughout his career, he competed in the World Surf League’s QS (Qualifying Series) circuit, representing Portugal. He became known not only for ...
Derek O’Neil is a standout figure at the intersection of creativity, surf culture, and visionary entrepreneurship. Closely connected to Vissla — one of the most innovative brands in the industry — Derek has built a path defined by authenticity and a sharp ability to turn ideas into impactful projects. A natural entrepreneur, he founded his own company with the goal of creating something that reflects not only his lifestyle but also his values: sustainability, innovation, and purpose. His approac...
In this episode, we dive into the incredible story of Justine Dupont, the French surfer who rose to global fame in the world of big wave surfing. From the Bordeaux to the giants of Nazaré, Justine has built a career defined by courage, versatility, and a deep passion for the ocean. With multiple world titles across various disciplines, she is widely regarded as one of the best big wave surfers today. An inspiring conversation with a true “waterwoman” who lives to challenge the limits of nature....
Surf icon Mark Occhilupo, "Occy," reflects on his storied career. He recounts early days on the hectic tour, the infamous OP Pro riot, finding his favorite wave, and his decades-long relationship with Billabong. Occy shares insights on his incredible comeback, winning the 1999 world title, the evolution of tour culture, memories of surfing with legends like Andy and Bruce Irons, and his work with filmmaker Jack McCoy.
José Maria Pyrrait is a respected Portuguese surfer and coach from Ericeira, known for shaping the national surf scene. Born in Lisbon in 1965, Pyrrait moved with his family to Rio de Janeiro in 1975 after the Carnation Revolution. There, living near Arpoador beach, he discovered surfing and immersed himself in Brazil’s vibrant surf culture. Returning to Portugal in 1982, Pyrrait settled in Ericeira—a now-iconic surf town. He opened a bar at Ribeira d’Ilhas beach, which became a gathering spot f...
Marco Mignot is one of Europe’s most exciting surfers, known for his explosive style and fearless approach in heavy waves. Born in Mexico and raised between France and Indonesia, Marco brings a unique blend of cultures to his surfing. With a deep surfing pedigree—coming from a family of wave riders—he’s carved his own path, earning respect on the global stage through standout performances on the WSL Qualifying Series and in free surf edits around the world. Whether chasing barrels or pushing pro...
Welcome to 58 Surf and Turf, where we explore the characters filtering through the flagship store. Some are long-standing locals, and others are first-time visitors, but the podcast brings them all together. With help from our friends at Stab, we’ll get their stories. We’ll hear their ideas. And we’ll talk straight about surfing and the world that surrounds it. Now, let's get cooking.
Victor Bernardo is a Brazilian surfer known for his stylish approach and unwavering resilience. Born on February 8, 1997, in Guarujá, São Paulo, he started surfing at four, inspired by his father. After a decade competing on the Qualifying Series, Victor transitioned to freesurfing, earning recognition for his expressive lines and raw creativity. Now based in California and riding for Album Surfboards, he continues to inspire the surf community with his authenticity and passion. We dive deep int...
