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Surf interviews with everyday surfers of all levels discussing their most memorable wave. Listen, laugh & learn more about surfing with each episode as we explore their wave story and how it ties into their life story. 

Kyle Sullivan


    • Aug 14, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 38m AVG DURATION
    • 64 EPISODES


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    Scored! Thanks Bathymetry

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2022 41:08 Transcription Available


    In this episode we will meet longboarder Eric Thornton. Engineer by day and a wave modeling / surf forecasting enthusiast all the time! Eric takes us on a search for waves to an undisclosed break during a swell from Hurricane Igor. The discovery of this surprise wave spot started him looking into what caused it to break and sent him down the path of creating the wave forecasting website www.pinpointsurf.com  Check it out while he talks us through the features on this latest episode of My Wave podcast. Song: "Feel the Connection" by Justice James is used by permission Episode Sponsor: www.sullysarcherytag.com *Disclaimer: sadly there were recording glitches where information was lost

    Giant Chicken

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2022 50:19 Transcription Available


    In 2021 Hurricane Henry sent a long period swell to Wrightsville Beach, NC. This set up the conditions for Brodie Turner to score his most memorable wave at a very memorable spot affectionately named Giant Chicken. Episode Sponsor: Sully's Archery Tag. Played like dodge ball but with arrows. Check them out: www.sullysarcherytag.com Song "Feel the Connection" by Justice James and used with permission

    The Floater Finisher

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2022 38:07 Transcription Available


    Meet Travis Curie y'all! From a cable park in Houston, TX to living in Ft. Meyers, FL to scoring his most memorable wave in Wrightsville  Beach, NC on a pass through sesh from OBX back to Florida you'll be blessed listening to his story. Episode Sponsor: Sully's Archery Tag www.sullysarcherytag.com Song "Feel the Connection" by Justice James and used with permission.

    Behind the House

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 47:15 Transcription Available


    Meet Jacksonville, FL radio host Colbi King talk us through her first hurricane sesh and her most memorable wave. With an infectious personality and passion for surfing Colbi will fire you up for this upcoming hurricane season - pray they come in record numbers and stay offshore! Episode Sponsor is Nvr Nood @nvrnood Song "Feel the Connection" by Justice James used with permission

    Unforgettable

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2022 44:50 Transcription Available


    Meet Austin Cooper as he takes us on a paddle across the inlet to Masonboro Island. A beautiful stretch of beach that has become a place of magical moments. This was one of those sessions that you dream of and then when it happens you never forget. Episode Sponsor is Shredders Surf Camp www.shredderssurf.com Song "Feel the Connection" by Justice James used with permission

    Magical Morning at Mase

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022 46:14 Transcription Available


    Brace yourselves! The stoke that flows from Kelly Donovan is infectious! We hear about her journey in surfing from the Northeast to California to her current beach in southeastern North Carolina. Her most memorable wave comes to her, as it often does for so many surfers, on a completely unexpected strike mission to Masonboro Island. Episode Sponsor is Savage Surfboards www.savagesurfboards.com Song "Feel the Connection" by Justice James & used with permission

    A French Connection

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 44:53 Transcription Available


    This episode is with husband & wife Brennan & Isabel Andrews.They take us to France and Togo in West Africa for their most memorable waves. Brennan will get your heart pounding on a screamer in France while Isabel shares her fun ride at a right point break in Togo - while pregnant! Girl you rock!!! Song "Feel the Connection" used by permission from Justice James Unofficial Episode Sponsor : Eggs Up Grill, Wilmington www.eggsupgrill.com  Thanks for letting us interview at their restaurant. Official Sponsor: Savage Surfboards - A Real American Surfboard www.savagesurfboards.com

    Mama Roca

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 48:38 Transcription Available


    Justin Parr takes us to El Salvador to a break called Puna Roca affectionately called the warm water J-Bay. This episode is guaranteed to have you mind surfing with Justin as he talks us through the tube of a lifetime! Song "Feel the Connection" used with permission by Justice James. Episode Sponsor: Savage Surfboards: An All American Surfboard www.savagesurfboards.com

    Peace at Dawn

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 37:46 Transcription Available


    Dave Reid started surfing at 49 and found in it more than a sport to do with his boys or a recreational hobby but a needed place for calm in the storms of life. He shares a wave story we can all relate to and inspires all of us to keep paddling out as much as we can. Episode Sponsor: Savage Surfboards: A Real American Surfboard www.savagesurfboards.com Instagram @savagesurfboards

    First Cove

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 58:20 Transcription Available


    Meet surfer and shaper Shawn O'Donnell. SOD as so many call him takes us a break called "The Cove" at Fort Fisher, Kure Beach, NC. When you are dialed into your local setting, you know when to go! A great conversation about surfing, shaping, the surf industry and a passion for God, Family, Surfing.

    Skunked at Tybee

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 15:39 Transcription Available


    In this episode we hear from Kyle, the host, as he takes us through a couple of frustrating moments that surfing and podcasting sometimes offer. Life is kind of like that isn't it? Make the best of it, keep moving forward, enjoy the good and bad in life, and learn from each experience. Tybee Island is a beautiful spot about 30 minutes east of Savannah, Georgia. Brought To You By: Sully's Archery Tag www.sullysarcherytag.com Song "Feel the Connection" by Justice James is used by permission

    This is the One!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 50:05 Transcription Available


    Description of the episode: So pumped to have had the chance to speak with Andy. Fresh from a 5 week stay on the North Shore in Hawaii, he shares his contagious passion for surfing with us on this episode with his first wave at Rockies on his first paddle out. A buddy said "This is the one!" and with you're called into a wave like this - you go! Song "Feel the Connection" by Justice James used with permission. Episode Sponsor: Nvrnood changing towels and clothing.Follow on Instagram @nvrnood

    One Mile Away

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 49:16 Transcription Available


    Meet Andrew (aka NAPA), a well traveled ripper that finds his most memorable wave just right down the road. You will mentally tuck in on this wave with Andrew as he relives it with us on this episode. Song "Feel the Connection" by Justice James used with permission. Episode Sponsor: Sully's Archer Tag www.sullysarchertag.com

    Let's Go to Mexico

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2022 43:44 Transcription Available


    Meet two surfing buddies Savannah & Andi. They grew up in the same surf city, went to rival high schools, surfed the same breaks their whole lives, but never met till college. They jumped on an opportunity to travel together on a surf adventure to Mexico where they both scored their most memorable waves. Join in on the adventure to Mexico with these two on this episode. Song "Feel the Connection" by Justice James used with permission. Episode Sponsor: "nvr nood" handmade changing towels and gear only on Instagram: @nvrnood

    Quick Trip to Costa

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 37:43 Transcription Available


    Meet Micah as he shares an unscheduled trip to Nosar, Costa Rica with his son. He scored his most memorable wave after a full day of surfing on the last wave of the day. Great dude and fun conversation you'll enjoy. Song "Feel the Connection" by Justice James used with permission.

    Thanks Mother Teresa

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 48:27 Transcription Available


    Once y'all hear this interview with Sonny your going to want to meet him in person!!! He takes us on a 2 wave conversation one on a short board in Rodanthe and the other on a boogie board at Ruins in Puerto Rico. A knee injury at 25 couldn't keep this man out of the water! Song "Feel the Connection" by Justice James and used with permission.

    Stepping Off at K-38

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2022 42:20 Transcription Available


    Rik has been doing what he loves for quite a while! Traveling as a rep for various water sports brands put him in places to score some sick waves. This Mexican right point break called K-38 delivered a wave that was a culmination of a few days of epic conditions and the exclamation point on it all. Enjoy east coast surf history & meet "Murph" a fictitious character that everyone wanted to hear from. Song "Feel the Connection" by Justice James used with permission.

    The Cure to Stink Eye

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2022 39:39 Transcription Available


    We begin 2022 by catching up with Kelly, surf, skater and self proclaimed skateboard deck enthusiast. He takes us down the street to the hometown break during a hurricane swell last summer. As you'll learn from his story there is only one sure way to cure stink eye. "Feel the Connection" by Justice James used with permission.

    Stoke Defined

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2021 38:20 Transcription Available


    Meet Julie, a college basketball player that found renewed passion for surfing thanks to Covid. She shreds! Her story takes us to a session in conditions that were unknown but turned out to be epic. Good times. Music "Feel the Connection" by Justice James and used with permission.

    To the Right of Parking Lots

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2021 38:26 Transcription Available


    This is not the first time Simon has been on the podcast BUT it is his first interview about his most memorable wave. We'll go with him to a break in Rincon Puerto Rico that turned on for him to score an hour and half basically by himself. Song, "Feel the Connection" by Justice James used with permission.

    Party Wave at Uvita, Costa Rica

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 42:07 Transcription Available


    Stoke. It's a word used to describe the feeling of exhilaration after a special moment. Katherine shares a wave story that is the picture of stoke! The setting & the sharing of a wave at a very unique spot in the world - The Whales Tail. Enjoy! PSA: the batteries died on my device & my solar backup was not turned on so we lost the last little bit - LOL. Music "Feel the Connection" by artist Justice James used with permission.

    That's No Wave! That's a Mountain!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 49:06 Transcription Available


    You will get mentally pitted as you listen to Kai share his wave story at Kewalos on the South Shore of Oahu, HI. So blessed to have him share this story with us. Be ready to be stoked! Music "Feel the Connection" by Justice James & used with permission.

    Tunnel Vision

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 43:28 Transcription Available


    James is a Wavestorm ripper!!!! No joke! Actually this guy rips on any board & is an absolute legend. His wave story describes perfectly what surfing is all about. Sit back and enjoy getting pitted with James in this very satisfying episode. Music, "Feel the Connection" by Justice James & used by permission.

    The Line Up! What now?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 20:24 Transcription Available


    Once you've safely navigated out from the sand to the lineup (the place where all surfers are sitting outside the break) what should you look for? What should you do? Not do? This is a great episode to learn and avoid being that surfer (AKA - a kook!). Let's bring communication back to the lineup!!! (Music "Feel the Connection" by Justice James & used by permission)

    Tube Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 32:50 Transcription Available


    We meet Wrightsville Beach lifeguard Roxy in this episode. She walks us through an amazing barrel ride at the south end of Wrightsville Beach. It was her first barrel and it sealed the deal on how much surfing means to her life and mental health. Guaranteed to put your mind in a pitching tube as you listen. Music "Feel the Connection" by Justice James & used by permission.

    Etiquette: The Paddle Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 17:21 Transcription Available


    When a surfer gets to the beach they have to go from the sand to the lineup. After scoring a wave the surfer needs to paddle back out to get some more. This episode looks at navigating the variables of conditions as well as a surfer on the wave coming at you.  Do you work to the open face and get over in front of the surfer on the wave? Do you sit there and stare?  Should you get out of the way and take the wave on the head? Lots to think about in this episode. (Music "Feel the Connection" by Justice James & used by permission)

    Intro to Surf Etiquette

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 16:32 Transcription Available


    After a few fun hurricane swells this summer it became apparent the surfing fad has grown to a point where it's getting dangerous in the water! It's not the sharks, it's the snakes and snowballs!!!! We talk in this episode about the need for surfers to learn the unwritten do's and don'ts while in the lineup. (Music "Feel the Connection" by Justice James & used by permission)

    A Tour of the Reef at Cloudbreak

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 44:08 Transcription Available


    We meet Jeremi in this episode. A NASA scientist living in California shares one of three best waves in Fiji at world renown break called Cloudbreak. This should probably be a Part 1 episode so stay tuned for more. Song "Feel the Connection" by Justice James & is used by permission.

    Point Loma Screamer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 41:52 Transcription Available


    Ted takes us to a break in Point Loma, CA that has featured in another episode: Christmas in South Garbage. You'll enjoy hearing his journey from inland & land locked to West Coast & East Coast shredder! Music by Justice James, "Feel the Connection" used by permission.

    Lido Beach Snow Angel

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 42:17 Transcription Available


    New Jersey surfer and UNC Wilmington student, John Holda, takes us deep into a pit at Lido Beach on Long Island, New York. You'll love this wave story!!! Episode Sponsor: Aussie Island Surf Shop, Wilmington, NC. Music by Justice James "Feel the Connection" used by permission.

    Riding Horses & Hurricanes

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 36:16 Transcription Available


    Meet Anna, a competitive horse rider that overcame injuries with a renewed focus on surfing. We learn how surfing brought a freedom to her life that she shares with others as a surf camp instructor.

    New Found Freedom

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2021 38:36 Transcription Available


    We meet sponsored skater Seth Prevatte in this episode. Getting a later start at surfing, Seth found freedom in surfing that has refreshed his spirit and opened him up to new horizons. Thanks to Aussie Island Surf Shop of Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach for their sponsorship of this episode. Music "Feel the Connection" by Justice James, used by permission.

    Surf Babes: Part 1 "The Beginner"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 45:21 Transcription Available


    Meet beginner surfers Enrica, Kelsey and Kara AKA Surf Babes. Totally new to the sport of surfing and are stoked to learn more and progress! This episode is for everyone new to the sport. We hope to interview them in a year for Part 2 to see how things have progressed. Music "Feel the Connection" by Justice James. Used by permission.

    Last Wave at Dogmans

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 40:48 Transcription Available


    We welcome Ryan to this episode as he shares his barrel ride at Dogmans in Rincon, PR. A Wilmington local, Ryan shares a passion for surfing as a craft or art form rather than just a hobby. With sponsors like Aussie Island Surf Shop, Action Surfboards and Dakine you'll enjoy hearing what he has to share about surfing & life! Special thanks to Aussie Island that sponsored this episode. Music by Justice James "Feel the Connection"

    Mase is the Place

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2021 29:29 Transcription Available


    Saw Ta Blu takes us across the inlet to a well known East Coast wave factory. We also hear from photographer Delany Pardue as she shares with us about her best wave photo. Support My Wave by going to www.buymeacoffee.com/mywave  Music: "Feel the Connection" by Justice James

    Newbomb at Easterns

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 39:48 Transcription Available


    We drop in with Craig at a monster set wave during the long board championship heat of ESA Easterns Jenette's Pier. The outcome of the wave? Well, you'll have to listen and find out! If you like what you've been hearing please consider supporting the work by buying me a coffee at www.buymeacoffee.com/mywave

    El Salvador K59

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 34:11 Transcription Available


    We meet Alex on an adventure with his friend to El Salvador. He tells us of the most memorable session at K59 that was out of this world. Hope you enjoy. If you like what you've been hearing please consider supporting us at www.buymeacoffee.com/mywave

    Rodanthe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 44:12 Transcription Available


    Well due to a cancellation & a creative moment the mic's got switched in this one as Simon interviews Kyle on his most memorable wave. Join Kyle as he takes us down the line on the left that he keeps on riding.If you have been enjoying what you've been hearing and would like to support the show, please visit www.buymeacoffee.com/mywave to do so

    It All Started at Wrightsville Beach

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 32:48 Transcription Available


    We meet Ellie & Cason, two Cali girls that regularly surf the cold waters North of San Francisco. Their love for surfing got started at a surf camp at Wrightsville Beach, NC. This episode sponsored by: PT by the Sea. www.ptbythesea.comIf you like the podcast and would like to contribute please feel free to visit www.buymeacoffee.com/mywave and buy us a coffee

    Secret Spot - Mainland Mexico

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 34:37 Transcription Available


    Meet Jacob, a big wave charger from Wilmington, NC. He has a super inspirational story to share as a surfer living with Cystic Fibrosis. Join us on his fight with CF as well his pursuit to push the boundaries and encourage others to do so as well. We go to mainland Mexico to a spot the locals let him surf but not give away the location. Rad story alert!!!If you like what we've been putting out and would like to support this podcast you can do so at www.buymeacoffee.com/mywave

    S Turns

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2021 35:58 Transcription Available


    We talk with Stone (rocking some sick chops) about his surfing adventures especially as a taller surfer. He takes us a few places sharing his love for surfing but we end up deep at S Turns on the Outer Banks of North Carolina.If you like what we've been putting out and would like to support us you can do so by going to www.buymeacoffee.com/mywave

    Surfing State of Mind

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2021 39:08 Transcription Available


    You'll be glad you met Tony in this episode! Totally amazing story of someone that simply loves surfing and has taken "soul surfing" totally to the next level. If you like what you've been hearing please support My Wave Podcast at www.buymeacoffee.com/mywave

    Christmas in South Garbage

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 41:59 Transcription Available


    Bob takes us to a San Diego break in a walk through surfing history for a Christmas session to rival any gift one could open. Enjoy the story that begins in California in the mid 1960's.

    Cousin Vinny in Puerto Rico

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 38:26 Transcription Available


    Welcome back! In this episode we hear from Vinny Gallo on a recent trip scoring big waves in Wilderness. He also shares how he is getting into competitive surfing & how he scored his first sponsor!!! If you like what you're hearing and would like to help support the adventure please check out www.buymeacoffee.com/mywave and do what it says - buy me a coffee and support the show.

    Cristobal in My Back Yard

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 45:32 Transcription Available


    Join us as we talk with Gibbs Kramer about a hurricane session that will forever be etched in his mind. It was a session that comes just a few times in a surfers career. You'll also catch bonus waves with Gibbs in Nicaragua. If you are enjoying these episodes and would like to support what we are doing go to www.buymeacoffee.com/mywave and buy me a coffee.

    OBX Memory

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 31:41 Transcription Available


    It all came together for TJ at the Outer Banks. What happened on that day set in motion a love for surfing that cannot be denied.

    Sorry Little Brother

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 40:44 Transcription Available


    Chris takes us to Central America where he relives an incredible week of fun surf with his family and friends. His wave was the last wave he rode on that trip but it's a wave he'll never forget & neither will his little brother!

    Rye Rocks

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 41:31 Transcription Available


    Phil takes us up north on the east coast to a popular spot known for fun waves called Rye Rocks. This most memorable wave fires Phil up as it fired up his surfing career.

    It's All Good!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 35:45 Transcription Available


    We think you'll enjoy our discussion with Amy in this episode. She lets us in on the good & bad of surfing by sharing four waves that have made an impact on her surfing career. If you like what your hearing & would like to support the work consider www.buymeacoffee.com/mywave

    The Belmar Barrel

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 37:11 Transcription Available


    Ian from New Jersey takes us back to his High School days to a barrel ride witnessed by two buddies paddling back out! Super cool guy serving our nation in the US Army - Thanks for serving bro!!!

    Wilderness Bomb

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 43:17 Transcription Available


    Carolina Beach & ESA competitive surfer, Isaiah takes us to Aguadilla, PR to a famous break called Wilderness where his wave was just what he needed but not the way you think.

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