@wooly_macpherson_surf_coach of Wooly TV, a surfboard reviewer and surf coach shared with us the boards that blew his mind. He dove deep into the tips on how to get better at surfing and how to find the perfect board for you. Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down volume, video library and newsletter Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:42 Story behind the Massive Wave 03:32 Early Surfing Experience 05:29 Growing Up in Mandurah 06:08 Free Diving and Surfing 06:31 Getting into Competitive...
Apr 22, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 28
@antoineallain, a former competitive surfer and coach shared valuable tips with us on how to approach your bottom turns like a tiger and to explode into your top turns and many other interesting topics. Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down volume, video library and newsletter Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Anton's Surfing Style 08:40 Transitioning from Beach Breaks to Point Breaks 15:19 Mastering Airs and Competition Success 30:25 The Importance of a Good Bottom Turn 37:07 Etiqu...
Apr 15, 2024•51 min•Ep. 27
In this week’s podcast, I had the chance to talk to surfboard reviewer Thomye of @thomyesurfs who probably surfs waves that are the smaller everyday mushy beach breaks that a lot of us surf regularly. We talked about the surfboards that changed his life, how he optimizes his boards, and a ton of other helpful tips. Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down volume, video library and newsletter Chapters 00:00 Getting Started in Surfing 04:51 The Importance of Consistency in Surfing Prog...
Apr 01, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 26
Clayton Nienaber, the surf coach of @ombesurf joins me in this week’s podcast to reveal the key to unlocking better surfing by understanding the mechanics of a wave and learning about speed, power, and flow. Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down volume, video library and newsletter Chapters 00:00 Starting with a Passion for Surfing 04:15 Transitioning to Board Shaping 07:41 The Importance of Making Mistakes 10:28 Understanding Surfing Levels: Freeze, Flight, Fight, Flow 13:22 The ...
Mar 19, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 25
In this podcast I interviewed Dave Allee the founder of @almondsurfboards and talked about how with the right attitude and the right equipment, even 2 ft can be firing, which is their company ethos. It’s a super interesting discussion about the right craft for small waves including midlengths, longboards, and single fins. Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down, video library, and newsletter Chapters 00:00 Introduction and the Importance of Equipment 03:47 Origin Story of Almond Sur...
Mar 05, 2024•53 min•Ep. 24
On this week’s podcast we have Matt Parker of @albumsurf, the creative shaper behind some of the most innovative alternative surfboards out there including asyms, twins, fishes, and more. @albumsurf has an incredible team of riders including @victorbernard0, @asher_pacey, @margomargs, and @josh_kerr84. Join us as he shares his journey into shaping and the process of creating unique boards for each of these unique surfers. Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down, video library, and n...
Feb 27, 2024•57 min•Ep. 23
Victor Bernardo (@victorbernard0) is one of the most talented free surfers in the world with a silky but explosive style and in this podcast we dive deep into how he developed his style and technique, the boards he rides from @albumsurf, and his journey through surfing. Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down, video library, and newsletter Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Early Surfing Years 03:40 Growing Up in Brazil and Surfing Near Sao Paulo 08:00 Surfing Culture in Brazil 12:13 G...
Feb 20, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 22
In this episode, Anthony Spencer (@anthonyspenncer), a twin fin and longboard aficionado with silky style from Western Australia, discusses his approach to surfing, his experience riding different surfboard types and how they each influence his style, starting with shortboards and transitioning to longboards and then to twin fins. He also talks about the importance of matching boards to the surf conditions and the value of having a fitness routine to help prevent injuries instead of dealing with...
Feb 05, 2024•43 min•Ep. 21
Kassia Meador (@kassiasurf) shares her experiences and insights on longboarding. She starts out with her roots from surfing with her dad in C-Street and Malibu, to contests in Costa Rica and Australia and to eventually getting sponsored by Roxy. She shares her insights on noseriding and turning logs, emphasizing the importance of slowing down and moving with precision. She discusses her own take on style and her focus on refining skills by trying out as many boards as she can and talks about her...
Jan 29, 2024•56 min•Ep. 20
In this episode we have Noel Salas, surfboard reviewer and host of Surf ‘n Show (@surf_n_show). Known for his comprehensive surfboard reviews, Noel’s insights have become a trusted resource for surfers looking to invest in new gear. He discusses the process of dialing in surfboards, how to find the right volume, the importance of speed and rails in surfing, the progression of surfboard design, his favorite boards, transitioning between boards, the experience of surfing in a wave pool, and his to...
Jan 22, 2024•46 min•Ep. 19
In this conversation, Sam Hammer (@hammered_sam) and David Santa Maria (@davidjames80) of @surfhealthpro discuss various aspects of surfing, including getting barreled and maintaining fitness for longevity in the sport. They emphasize the importance of choosing the right board, picking the right waves, taking off behind the peak, developing paddle fitness, and improving hip mobility and proper technique for pop-ups. They also discuss the value of patience in surfing, the process of overcoming fe...
Jan 08, 2024•58 min•Ep. 18
Big wave pro surfer, @coconut_willie , shares his journey into surfing and his experiences at Jaws. The conversation covers key skills for surfing bigger waves, equipment preferences, and tips for backside barrel riding. He also shares stories about being a coconut distributor in Hawaii and compares climbing a tree to surfing a massive wave. He opens up about his most memorable wave ever and the thrills of big wave surfing. Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down, video library, and...
Jan 01, 2024•23 min•Ep. 17
In this episode, @ryanlovelace , a super innovative surfboard maker and creator, joins us. He shapes everything from crazy alternative boards to high-performance craft. He shares his experience on riding the V-Bowls, insights on midlengths, surfboard feelings, his fin setups, board testing, twin fin design, and his unique perspective. We’ll dive into all that and more, including the ins and outs of tuning your craft and picking the right board. Riding one of Ryan’s boards has been a mind-expandi...
Dec 25, 2023•59 min•Ep. 16
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to catch a perfect wave at J Bay or get barreled in the Mentawais and see it exactly from the perspective of the surfer and know all the things that were going through @dylanlightfoot’s mind from a technique perspective than you need to check out this podcast. We break down several of his waves in detail that he caught using a special camera rig developed with @chrisrogers using @gopro cameras. Our conversation ranged from assessing the right maneuver, bott...
Dec 11, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 15
In this episode, we have @magnummartinez, an Olympic coach, a world champion in the master’s category, and a former pro. We discussed his approach to surfing, what’s the fastest way to improve, how to make adjustments in your technique, the interplay between style and technique, frontside top turns, common mistakes men and women make, and the importance of compression for turns. Definitely make sure to tune into this one! Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down, video library, and n...
Dec 04, 2023•59 min•Ep. 14
@MattMeola is one of the world’s top aerial surfers and in this episode he shares tons of wisdom all about airs. He talks about how he got good at surfing, how his skating translated to surfing, surfing in Pipemasters and stories about some of the craziest airs he ever did. He also talks about the importance of wave reading and speed management and shares the most important thing to focus on for airs. He talks about the biggest game changers for progression, what it’s like pushing the limits, an...
Nov 20, 2023•49 min•Ep. 13
In this episode, we have @magnummartinez, an Olympic coach, a world champion in the master’s category, and a former pro. We discussed his approach to surfing, what’s the fastest way to improve, how to make adjustments in your technique, the interplay between style and technique, frontside top turns, common mistakes men and women make, and the importance of compression for turns. Definitely make sure to tune into this one! Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down, video library, and n...
Nov 13, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 12
In this episode we have @Isaacstant, a competitive pro surfer based in Maui who competes on the challenger series and was part of the crew that started paddling Jaws. Isaac shares his insights about how riding a step-up can improve your surfing, how surfing small waves is how you level up, improving your power surfing, breaking through plateaus, the nuances of weight distribution and generating speed, and the importance of paddling. We will dive deep into Isaac’s approach to technique and all th...
Oct 29, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 11
In this episode, we welcome back Richie Murua of @okia_surfing, the head ISA coach for the Guatemala team. Richie shares his insights on the kinetic chain of movement and how it can unlock your surfing, whether it’s really as simple as looking where you want to go or opening your arms to turn the surfboard, the secrets of weight distribution, the subtleties of pressure when doing a front leg extension, the correct stance to maximize speed generation, the exact place where you want your front foo...
Sep 26, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 10
If you are interested in transforming your physique this podcast with @RedBeltFitness / @coachlennyv is a must listen because we go deep into how they have helped people lose up to 50lbs of fat, how important weight management really is for surfers, the fundamental equation governing weight loss vs weight gain, the biggest mistakes people make when dieting, optimal nutrition for surfing including protein and carb intake before and after surfs, intermittent fasting, the mental battle of consisten...
Jul 31, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 9
@derekdunfee is a XXL big wave paddle award winner, photographer whose work has graced the cover of The Surfer's Journal, and published a riveting book about his big wave surfing journey called Waking Up in the Sea. In this interview we go deep into everything from him cutting his teeth at Cloudbreak and Hawaii, his initial forays into surfing proper big waves at Mavericks including the award winning wave that changed his life forever, to his near drowning at Cortez Bank and how that inspired a ...
Jul 23, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 8
In this interview we go deep with surf coach Chapin Kreuter on how you can surf for 20 years and still surf bad, the key changes to his technique that took his surfing to a whole new level, the most common mistakes that he sees with his clients, how his background as a high-level soccer player translated to surfing, and much more! His account @surfprotechniques on YouTube is a treasure trove of advice that you should definitely check out.
Jun 23, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 7
In this interview we go deep with surf coach Jonny Seifert from @sunsetsessionsmexico based in Sayulita on surfing heavy barrels in mainland Mexico, cheat codes to accelerating your ocean knowledge and wave reading, the importance of the right mental approach to surfing, and a ton of good stories.
Jun 02, 2023•2 hr 32 min•Ep. 6
Richie Murua of Okia surfing talks us through his unconventional and analytical approach to surf technique and we go deep into breaking down the front side carve and backside bottom turn. In it we discuss the nuances of weight distribution, speed vs control, and how to develop more quickly as a surfer. It really made me question some of my long standing beliefs about the biomechanics of surfing and is one of the my favorite interviews I've done to date.
May 11, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 5
Corey Ross is a surf explorer that spends all his time analyzing maps and swell forecasts to score never before surfed waves in his home of Nova Scotia. Find out about his process and all the things he's learned along the way.
May 03, 2023•59 min•Ep. 4
Joey Trisolini shoots some of the top professional surfers on the championship tour and lives on Oahu, Hawaii. In this podcast we'll talk about all the things he's learned watching some of the best surfers challenge themselves in the most challenging waves to help you improve as an everyday surfer.
Apr 18, 2023•57 min•Ep. 1
Here we have my good friend Keola Simpson @keolasimpson who grew up on the north shore of Oahu and is one of the most knowledgeable people I know about the sport of surfing. Buckle in because this podcast is full of great stories and nuggets of wisdom to help your surf progression.
Apr 18, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 2
