3 Surfing Myths
Don't matter if these sound reasonable or out of this world, the following three notions are myths. Thank goodness for KookCast or else you might've gone astray !
Nov 05, 2019•12 min•Ep. 75
KookCast: Surf Education
The best podcast for beginner surfers! Tune in to The Surf Continuum's Coach Chris, Coach Evan, and their guests talk about learning to surf and how they learned the hard (and usually hilarious) way to be a little less kooky--or in some cases, just embrace it! Head over to thesurfcontinuum.com/signup to become a member of our team and receive even more value and educational surf content.
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Episodes
Just a Regular Guy with Rick Solano
We put "Uncle" Ricky in the hot seat this week. Get ready for a ride across all kinds of surf topics because your two hosts and their guest are getting loose and telling truths.
Oct 29, 2019•51 min•Ep. 74
First Surfboard Stories
It's an episode of firsts, and this one is all about surfboards. Tune in as Coach Chris and Coach Evan reminisce about their very first surfboard, which leads them to remember other "first" surfboards, like their first custom surfboard, or their first surfboard ever shaped. Enjoy, yew !
Oct 22, 2019•30 min•Ep. 73
How To Get Better at Surfing without Surfing
Coach Chris and Coach Ev explore a few ways you can get better at surfing without getting in the ocean and actually surfing (which of course is the best way to get better at surfing). Have your own technique, or way of getting better at surfing when you can't get down to the beach? Write in and let us know! Yew!
Oct 15, 2019•27 min•Ep. 72
Two Wave Hold Downs with Cole Olson
It's been a long while we've wanted to get this weeks guest on the show, and it finally happened totally unplanned. Heading to our favorite sunset spot, our good friend Cole was already sitting there enjoying the view. We were just sitting there chatting as we mic'd up and figured, why wait for the "right" time to start recording?
Oct 08, 2019•59 min•Ep. 71
Surfer Delusions
Aren't We all a little bit delusional? Coach Chris and Coach Evan explore the many ways surfers attempt to delude themselves and others about their ability...among other things. Tune in then write in to let us know which delusion you frequently resort to, perhaps without even realizing it!
Oct 01, 2019•30 min•Ep. 70
The Struggle is Real and Good For You with Doug Morro
Coach Chris sits down with Doug Morro to hear about his journey so far with surfing. Just over a year in it feels as though he knows less now than when he started and we explore why that's just great.
Sep 24, 2019•56 min•Ep. 69
Surfing the Messy Middle
"The Messy Middle" is a phrase and book coined by author, Scott Belsky. It's all about helping you navigate your way through the hardest and most important part of any bold endeavor...like surfing. Coach Chris and Coach Evan offer their take on Belsky's concept as it pertains to any student of surfing and discuss a few tips on how to deal with the messy middle of surfing.
Sep 17, 2019•20 min•Ep. 68
Moving and Shaking with Paul Barnla
Here's the story. Paul parks his RV next to Coach Chris. Coach Chris notices said rig and its driver. They share a surf. Coach Chris introduces himself and invites himself inside to record an episode for KookCast. The rest is recorded. Enjoy.
Sep 10, 2019•34 min•Ep. 67
Surfing Misconception: It's All About Standing Up
It's true, we hear it so often from a supporting mom, dad, friend etc to their partner that just finished their first surf lesson... "did you stand up?!" as if that's the most important aspect about surfing. Tune in to Coach Chris and Coach Evan dispelling a major surfing misconception, that surfing is all about standing up.
Sep 03, 2019•18 min•Ep. 66
There's Plenty of Waves in the Sea with Negar Mohammadi
Coach Chris sits down with Vogue's Negar Mohammadi to listen to her "Sex in the City" influenced take on reading waves. Next time you loose a wave you thought was the one, don't sweat it. There's plenty of waves in the sea.
Aug 27, 2019•17 min•Ep. 65
Do You Finish Your Waves Like a Kook?
Coach Chris and Coach Evan talking about a favorite topic. Finishes. Maybe one of the most ignored aspects of surfing by beginners, if you're bailing, jumping, or willingly falling over...you're doing it wrong. Tune in and get a couple tips on completing your ride properly and cultivating a characteristic of a truly great surfer.
Aug 20, 2019•20 min•Ep. 64
Blauschild Doesn't Surf with Andrew Blauschild
This week I posted up in the shade with my buddy Drew Blauschild to record an episode. Just cruising the beach between sessions and Drew was chilling hard taking photos of the crew surfing. Seemed like a good time to mic us both up. Tune in under the shade and in front of some epic waves as we chat about learning to surf, and be sure to check thesurfcontinuum.com/beachlife to see a few of the pics that came from that session.
Aug 13, 2019•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 63
Do You Even Like Surfing!? Coach Chris' Pet Peeve
What could it be...Coach Chris' pet peeve. Nose dives ? Tardiness ? Getting pushed into waves ? Tune in and find out what really gets under Coach Chris' skin.
Jul 30, 2019•10 min•Ep. 62
Full Send with Alexis Miller
Hey rippers, we have Alexis Miller on the show this week and she's the perfect guest to get you feeling all pumped up and ready to surf. She has a great learn to surf journey story that she began by diving in head first. Biggest take away from this weeks episode is, if you want it, you can have it. Yew !
Jul 23, 2019•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 61
Best Ways to Prepare for Swell
Coach Chris and Coach Evan talking about how they prepare for a new swell on the horizon. Tune in for some tips on prepping before you head out to score some waves on your next day out surfing. Editors note: Don't forget sunblock. Somehow your two coaches kooked it big time not reminding you to bring your sunblock, face stick, lip block, and shade (hat, umbrella, etc.) Get prepared and go surf! yew!
Jul 16, 2019•27 min•Ep. 60
How to Hang Ten Without Stepping on Anyone's Toes with Peter Spacek
Hey rippers! Peter Spacek joins the KookCast this week and it's nothing but good times. Stories of all kinds come to light in this discussion and we have no fear exploring them all. Make sure you have some time for this episode, because there was no way we could cut anything out, it was all GOLD! Make sure to check out Peter's work at https://ditchink.com
Jul 09, 2019•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 59
8 Ways to Make Learning How to Surf More Fun
Surfing got you down recently? For a beginner learning how to surf, life can be rough. Everyone that ever learned to surf has experienced the many emotions that come from being a beginner. The bad news is, no matter how good you get, it can still be really frustrating at times. The good news is Coach Chris and Coach Ev came up with 8 ways to keep the stoke alive, and make surfing a little more fun. Tune in this week as they explore their list.
Jul 02, 2019•18 min•Ep. 58
Emily Anderson on Pain, Fear, and Perseverance
Join Coach Chris this week as he talks with his guest, Emily Anderson about persevering through a traumatic first experience surfing, and the subsequent list of scary and intimidating sessions that will inspire any beginner to carry on and keep surfing.
Jun 25, 2019•58 min•Ep. 57
Coach Chris on Swell Season Radio LIVE
Hey rippers, The tables have turned this week on Kookcast. In this episode you'll hear Coach Chris as the guest on the Swell Season Radio podcast that's recorded live! Different feels for sure! Enjoy this playback and go check out Tyler Breuer and Ben Pomeroy's show at https://soundcloud.com/swellseasonsurfradio yeew
Jun 18, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 56
3 Kooky Things You Need To Stop Doing
Hey Kooks, Coach Chris and Coach Evan back with another episode of 3 kooky things you NEED to stop doing. We've done this title before with a different set of kooky behaviors, so if you haven't heard the others, go back and check 'em out!
Jun 11, 2019•16 min•Ep. 55
For The Dream! feat. Ben Gravyy
Hey Kooks, killer episode this week with local NorthEast ripper, all time frother, and novelty wave legend, Ben Gravyy. I reached out to Ben a while ago about coming on the show and he was down from day 1, but it took us running into each other multiple times by accident to actually make it happen. Tune in to hear us talk about everything from learning how to surf, finding new sand bars, and keeping the stoke levels high! yeeew !
Jun 03, 2019•34 min•Ep. 54
Making the Most of a Surf Trip feat. Scott Napier
This week on KookCast Coach Chris and Coach Evan are talking with Scott about their recent surf trip to Baja California together. Plenty of lessons learned and we're sharing 'em with you. Tune in. yew!
May 28, 2019•25 min•Ep. 53
Surfing Leashless
Hey rippers, Coach Chris and Coach Evan recording from BCS on a favorite topic...surfing without a leash. Ever wonder why some surfers paddle out without a cord tied to their ankle? Isn't the surfboard leash one of the greatest inventions for surfers? Find out what we think about the kook cord here on the KookCast.
May 21, 2019•39 min•Ep. 52
Insider Trading feat. Tim Duffy
Hey kooks, welcome back to your weekly dose of KookCast. This week's episode was such a pleasure to record. Not only did I get to know more about the rad and stylish, Tim Duffy (and get a few insider tips!), but we recorded on a dime of a day while sitting on the beach and watching a sweet little East swell fill in a surf spot we both love to surf. We do our best not to lose our train of thought as a few epic sets roll in, but by the end we're amping and ready to go share a surf. Enjoy this epic...
May 14, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 51
9 Things Every Beginner Surfer Should Know
Coach Chris and Coach Ev are covering 9 things every beginner surfer should know. To see a few paired visuals with these topics, check out thesurfcontinuum.com/9-things-every-beginner-surfer-should-know/
May 07, 2019•37 min•Ep. 50
Chicks Who Charge feat. Erin Boyle
In this episode of KookCast: Surf Education, Coach Chris has a fun chat with one of his favorite girl surfers and good friend, Erin Boyle. A radical chick with the sweetest heart, Erin has a great story about how she finally started surfing after years of knowing she wanted to start. Enjoy.
Apr 30, 2019•57 min•Ep. 49
How to Get Through the Impact Zone
Hey Kook this week Coach Chris and Coach Evan are back talking about how to bust your way through that nasty inside, the impact zone. No matter how good you get, you'll always be reminded by Mother Ocean how much stronger she is than you, take some of our tips with you to make the best of a rough situation !
Apr 23, 2019•35 min•Ep. 48
Stand Up Paddlers: The Way We Really Feel About You
Hey yo! This week on KookCast, we're talking about Stand-Up Paddle Boarders and the way we really feel about em'. Are you a SUPer? Or just someone with 2 cents? Chime in...send us an e-mail at info@thesurfcontinuum.com, we'd be happy to hear your opinion.
Apr 16, 2019•23 min•Ep. 47
Flavors of Flavio feat. Flavio Percoco
Coach Chris gets on the phone with new friend and fellow surfer, Flavio Percoco to hear from his extensive list of how he keeps the flavor in his life with all sorts of kooky experiences while learning how to surf. Laugh all you like, but if you haven't kooked it in at least a few of the ways Flavio did in his past, are you really learning how to surf or just pretending to? Only a surfer knows the journey.
Apr 09, 2019•36 min•Ep. 46
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