Nate & Koa Podcast

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Nathan Florence and Koa Rothman, two current top big wave surfers hailing from the North Shore of Oahu share a look into their minds as they allow us listen in on exclusive conversations, crazy wave recounts, and their life changing experiences along the way. Whether it is navigating death defying waves, gamechanging health hacks, or the behind the scene thoughts of an iconic session, join Nate & Koa for a real perspective on surfing from two actual pro surfers.

Nathan Florence & Koa Rothman


    • Dec 6, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 52m AVG DURATION
    • 27 EPISODES

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    The Nate & Koa Podcast is an incredible podcast that offers listeners a unique insight into the world of surfing and the North Shore of Hawaii. Hosted by Nate and Koa, two skilled surfers with a wealth of knowledge and experience, this podcast provides a genuine and down-to-earth perspective on the sport.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the authenticity and passion that Nate and Koa bring to every episode. Their love for surfing is evident in their storytelling and their enthusiasm is contagious. Whether they are discussing their experiences riding big waves or sharing insights into the surfing culture in Hawaii, their genuine passion shines through, making for engaging and captivating episodes.

    Another highlight of The Nate & Koa Podcast is the guest appearances by Eli. His insight adds another layer of depth to the discussions, bringing new perspectives and ideas to the table. The dynamic between Nate, Koa, and Eli is fantastic, as they bounce ideas off each other in an engaging and entertaining manner.

    Furthermore, this podcast stands out from other surfing podcasts due to its informative nature. While it is entertaining, it also provides valuable information for both experienced surfers and those just starting out. The hosts share tips, techniques, and stories that offer a deeper understanding of the sport while keeping the audience entertained.

    In terms of drawbacks, one could argue that the length of episodes could be longer. Given how enjoyable each episode is, it would be great to have more content to dive into. However, this minor downside only speaks to how much I enjoy listening to Nate and Koa's conversations.

    In conclusion, The Nate & Koa Podcast is an exceptional surfing podcast that offers listeners a genuine look into the world of surfing on the North Shore of Hawaii. With their authentic storytelling, insightful discussions, and infectious enthusiasm for the sport, Nate and Koa provide an engaging listening experience that keeps fans eagerly awaiting each new episode. Whether you're a hardcore surfer or simply interested in the sport, this podcast is a must-listen.



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    WHAT SOCIAL MEDIA HAS DONE TO SURFING

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 68:21


    Go to https://www.vaerwatches.com/nateandkoa to unlock your 15% off discount code. Go to https://www.magicmind.com/koanate We got a 20% off code for you, it's: KOANATE If you get the subscription, it stacks with the on-site discounts and comes with free shipping.

    READ THE OCEAN BETTER, SPOTTING SNEAKY WINDOWS ON SURF TRIPS BETWEEN CROWDS, OUR NEW SPONSORS!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 58:49


    Go to https://www.vaerwatches.com/koaandnate to unlock your 15% off discount code. Go to https://www.magicmind.com/koanate We got a 20% off code for you, it's: KOANATE If you get the subscription, it stacks with the on-site discounts and comes with free shipping.

    NIGHTMARE KEYHOLE PADDLE OUT STORY, LEASH WRAPPED CORAL HEAD!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2024 56:34


    Go to https://www.vaerwatches.com/nateandkoa to unlock your 15% off discount code. Go to https://www.magicmind.co/koanate We got a 20% off code for you, it's: KOANATE If you get the subscription, it stacks with the on-site discounts and comes with free shipping. NEW PODCAST MERCH https://nateandkoapodcast.creator-spring.com/

    TOM LOWE INSANE NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCE WHAT HE SAW, SURFING PIPE AS NON LOCAL

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 62:28


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    NATES DISTURBING STORY OF LOSING BOARD IN SHARKY WATERS FAR OFF COAST, PIPE MASTER RECAP!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2024 49:33


    Go to https://polarmonkeys.com/ and use the code ‘Koa and Nate' for a special $100 off your order. Nate and Koa breakdown the Vans Pipemasters contest. go over new types of surfers and tell wild stories of foiling on the northshore.

    ELI TELLS SURF HORROR STORY “I WAS STABBED BY REBAR UNDER WATER” and OPENING XXL HAWAII SWELL

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 65:28


    Go to https://polarmonkeys.com/ and use the code ‘Koa and Nate' for a special $100 off your order. THE BOIZ TALK SOTRY LOL  @NathanFlorence   @KoaRothman   @eli_olson 

    CAN A VIRAL VIDEO GET YOU SPONSORED? NATE WINS BIG WAVE AWARDS!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 52:47


    GETTING CAUGHT BY 30ft OUTER REEF WAVS WITH YOUR BEST FRIENDS

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 59:03


    Thanks to Manscaped for sponsoring today's video! Get 20% OFF + Free International Shipping with our promo code "NOAKATE" at https://www.manscaped.com/ Another podcast in the books with Eli Olson, Koa Rothman, And Nathan Florence

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    EVOLUTION OF BIG WAVE SURFING, TOW VS. PADDLE. EP 19

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 61:05


    Got to https://polarmonkeys.com/ and use the code ‘Koa and Nate' for a special $100 off your order. Sorry for the mix up on episodes we are actually on episode 19! In this episode we break down the evolution of big wave surfing and how sustainable of a career it is, And more!

    SURFING WITH JIMMY BUFFET AND OUR TRAVELS AROUND THE WORLD EP. 18

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 56:29


    Episode 18! LIKE this Video and SUBSCRIBE to our channel!

    NATE, KOA, ELI, PYZEL TALK ABOUT BALI, SURFBOARDS, AND KOOKS EP. 17

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 85:16


    Thanks to Manscaped for sponsoring today's video! Get 20% OFF + Free International Shipping with our promo code "NOAKATE" at https://www.manscaped.com/ Got to https://polarmonkeys.com/ and use the code ‘Koa and Nate' for a special $100 off your order. Episode 17 and its a good one we get to sit down with Eli Olson and John Pyzel and talk about their most recent travel to Bali and all the new people they have met.

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    WE ARE BACK! WE CHASED EVERY SWELL AND BOTH GOT INJURED EPS 16

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 55:30


    Episode 16! We are back!

    WHO ACTUALLY PAYS FOR SURFERS TO TRAVEL & HOW STRIKE MISSIONS ACTUALLY WORK

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2023 54:24


    EPISODE 15! LIKE and SUBSCRIBE you guys! So who actually pays for surfers to travel? Find out on this episode! Nate and Koa also explain how there "strike missions" work from forecasting to traveling to how many surfboards they bring on a trip.

    IS LOCALISM GOOD OR BAD? SURF ETIQUETTE DO'S AND DONT'S, OUR SHARK ENCOUNTERS!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 46:23


    Here we go episode #14 LIKE andSUBSCRIBE! We discuss what it takes to be a free surfer in todays world, we share stories about sharks and hitting the reef!

    THE GO TO BOARDS FOR EVERY SIZE WAVE, CAGE FIGHTER, STUNT MAN, BIG WAVE SURFER ELI OLSON TELLS ALL!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2023 63:06


    Go to https://www.magicmind.co/koanate We got a 20% off code for you, it's: KOANATE If you get the subscription, it stacks with the on-site discounts and comes with free shipping. In this episode ELI OLSON our long time childhood friend finally joins us for an epic conversation covering some incredibly interesting topics, Eli is a jack fo all trades and has got his Black Belt in Jujitsu, fought in a professional mma fight, been a stunt man on some very large scale shows and of course grew up surfing the heaviest waves in the world! All the details in the Pod ENJOY

    WAVES WITH THE WORST PADDLE OUTS, HOW LONG A PRO CAN ACTUALLY SURF FOR, SUN PROTECTION!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2023 58:23


    Episode 12! Nate and koa jump right into it! Going over the recent world pro bells tour event, our worst paddle out situations, unconscious body rescues and the insane endurance that a lifetime of surfing can give you in the ocean!

    WHAT ITS LIKE FILMING THE WORLDS HEAVIEST WAVES AND THE SURFERS THAT RIDE THEM, JACK GERMAIN EP 11!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 58:18


    Go to https://www.magicmind.co/koanate We got a 20% off code for you, it's: KOANATE If you get the subscription, it stacks with the on-site discounts and comes with free shipping. Ep 11 and our guest Jack Germain! The man behind the list for koas This is Livin youtube channel and a guy who has filmed surfing for a long time now! Seen some of the heaviest sessions in the world go down and been front row when things take a turn during competitive big wave surfing!

    HOW TO GET BETTER AT SURFING AND HOW TO DO IT FASTER EP. 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2023 51:57


    Nate and Koa explain how you can improve your surfing and how to do it fast.

    HELMETS MAKE SURFING MORE DANGEROUS? WHY WE DONT WEAR THEM, WHY YOU SHOULDNT JUST GO OUT TO PIPE EP. 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 44:53


    Episode 9! We talk about how to improve your surfing. Go to https://www.magicmind.co/koanate We got a 20% off code for you, it's: KOANATE If you get the subscription, it stacks with the on-site discounts and comes with free shipping.

    JOHN FLORENCE ON THE DARK SIDE OF WORLD TITLES, DESTROYING YOUR COMPETITORS, SURFING YOUR BEST! Ep.8

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2023 35:34


    Episode 8 goes down! We have our second guest on the show John John Florence, two time world surfing champion, widely considered the best surfer on the planet, creator of one of the greatest surf films ever made View From a Blue Moon, nates brother and koas long time childhood friend, an epic conversation about the dark side of winning world titles, surfing under your own brand starting your own company and surfing your absolute best! 

    TEAHUPOO VS NAZARE VS JAWS, STEROIDS, HOTDOGS ON ACID EP. 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2023 33:22


    In episode 6 Nate and Koa break down why Teahupoo is more intimidating then Nazare or Jaws, three of the worlds greatest big waves, which is the most difficult to ride and how to measure giant waves, they also get into some hilarious stories including one about the infamous Flimers Cup where there may or may not have been hotdogs handed out with some acid lol!

    ASSAULT QUESTIONS, NATE AND KOA ATTEMPT TO ANSWER QUESTIONS DURING MAX EFFORT INTERVAL TRAINING! EP. 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2023 27:21


    Prepare your ears for some loud workout macines and heavy breathing but between some gold answers from both nate and koa as they ask each other difficult questions bewtween rounds of max effort intervals on the one and only assault bike! if you know you know! lol 

    BEST BOARD FOR AMATUR SURFERS!? PYZELS NEW SECRET BOARD MODEL! WHAT JJF IS USING FOR TOUR, EP. 5!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2023 50:43


    Episode 5 and our first guest!! Jon Pyzel close friend and shaper of World champion john john florence, both nathan and ivan florence, as well as our one and only co host Koa Rothman, pyzel has led the way in how guns have evolved for big wave surfing, isnt afraid to absolutely tease the shit out of Koa and Nate, and breaks down whats makes magic boards happen!

    EDDIE CROWD DESTROYED BY SURGE WAVE, NATES SPEAKS ON MISSING EVENT, KOAS IN DEPTH WHAT IT WAS LIKE! ep 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2023 39:20


    The most prestigious big wave event in history goes down, Koa competes and gives us an inside look and in depth breakdown, nates speaks on what missing this event meant to him and how fired up he is to return to battle, how the crowd got destroyed by waves that just got bigger and bigger through out the day and a lifeguard took home the win!

    THE MOST DANGEROUS SECTION AT PIPE, RETURNING TO SURF AFTER BAD WIPEOUTS, THE BEST DIET FOR A SURFER ep 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2023 54:10


    Episode 3! why does everyone seem to get horribly injured at a specific section of the notorious wave Pipelin on north shore oahu? how do you mentally overcome a bad wipeout or experience in the ocean to get back out there? and what is the ultimate diet for surfing! 

    JAWS VS WAIMEA, SPINAL INJURIES, TRADING STOCKS LIKE WE SURF BIG WAVES! Ep.2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2023 44:14


    This episode we compare two of the worlds most notorious big wave spots Jaws and Waimea, we talk on spinal injuries, koa suffering from a destroyed disk in hi sneck resulting in surgery, nathan on breaking his back at Jaws! we also dive into our stock portfolios and the disaster of trading like we surf!

    THE SOUND OF SURFBOARDS SNAPPING UNDER A 60FT WAVE, WHAT CREATES A LIFE CHANGING SESSION

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2023 28:20


    In episode one of the Nate and Koa podcast we get right into it with some epic surf stories, getting caught by a giant wave for the first time, the sound of leashes and boards breaking under water as you dive through, what conditions can create a life changing session, and the eddie aikau 

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