The Temple of Surf Podcast

Welcome to a new episode of The Temple of Surf The Podcast. This week, we're thrilled to welcome Izzy Henshall a talented surfer and ocean lover who's making waves both in and out of the water. Born and raised near the sea, Izzy blends style, strength, and passion into everything she does. In this episode, we dive into her journey through surf culture, sustainability, and self-expression. From her first waves to her creative projects and unique take on surf lifestyle, Izzy brings a fresh voice to the global surf scene. Tune in to discover her story, her inspirations, and what's next on her path.

This week on The Temple of Surf podcast, we welcome Claudia Lebenthal, renowned storyteller, creative director, and lifelong surf enthusiast. Claudia is the author of the brand-new book Surfer Stories, a beautiful collection of tales that capture the essence, passion, and spirit of surf culture through the voices of those who live it. In this episode, Claudia takes us behind the scenes of her creative process, sharing what inspired her to gather these incredible stories and what she learned from interviewing surfers from all walks of life. From legendary wave riders to hidden local heroes, Surfer Stories is a true celebration of the global surf community, its diversity, and the deep connection we all feel to the ocean. Tune in as we dive into the making of the book, discuss memorable interviews, and explore why storytelling is so vital to surf culture. Whether you're a dedicated surfer, a lover of the sea, or simply a fan of inspiring human stories, this episode is for you. Join us for an inspiring conversation with Claudia Lebenthal, right here on The Temple of Surf podcast.  

Welcome back to a new episode of The Temple of Surf, where we dive deep into the lives and stories of surf legends, one wave at a time. Today, I'm honored to welcome a true icon of the sport : Luke Egan. From his explosive competitive career to his role as a mentor, shaper, and ambassador of the surfing lifestyle, Luke has been part of surfing's evolution for decades. With a powerful style and a deep knowledge of waves around the world, he's inspired generations of surfers, not just through results, but through his passion, humility, and presence in and out of the water. In this episode, we talk about his early days growing up in Newcastle, his time on the Championship Tour, shaping boards, and how the sport continues to grow and change. Get ready for an authentic, inspiring conversation with one of surfing's most respected voices. Let's paddle out with Luke Egan.

In this new episode of The Temple of Surf Podcast, we sit down with one of the brightest stars in modern longboarding, Rachael Tilly. A two-time world longboard champion, Rachael made history in 2015 when she claimed her first world title at just 17 years old, becoming the youngest world champion in the history of professional surfing. Since then, she has continued to push the limits of style, grace, and performance on a longboard, inspiring a new generation of surfers. In our conversation, Rachael opens up about her journey from growing up in San Clemente, California to competing on the global stage. We talk about her evolution as an athlete, the balance between competitive drive and soul surfing, and her deep love for the traditional elements of longboarding. She shares the lessons learned from years on tour, the influence of her family, and her thoughts on the current state of women's longboarding—including the rising level of talent, the importance of visibility, and how the sport is finally getting the recognition it deserves. Whether you're a seasoned surfer or just discovering the beauty of longboarding, this episode is packed with insights, inspiration, and stoke. Join us as we dive into the world of Rachael Tilly, a true champion and an incredible voice in today's surf culture.

  Welcome to The Temple of Surf, the podcast where we dive into the world of surfing with the legends who shape it. In this episode, we're honored to have award-winning surf filmmaker Richard Yelland. Known for his powerful storytelling and stunning visuals, Richard has brought us some of the most compelling surf films in recent years. Today, we'll talk about his journey, his passion for the ocean, and his much-anticipated upcoming film, Mrs. Pipeline—a story that promises to capture the heart and soul of one of surfing's most iconic figures Butch VanArtsdalen and now about the women who pushing the limits at this most famous break on the North Shore of Oahu. Stay tuned as we explore Richard's creative process, the stories behind his films, and what Mrs. Pipeline means for the surf community. Let's dive in!  

Welcome to The Temple of Surf, The Podcast that brings you the stories of the most influential surfers, shapers, and visionaries in the sport. Today, we dive into the world of big waves, resilience, and redemption with a true legend—Darryl "Flea" Virostko. Flea isn't just a name in surfing—he's an icon of raw talent, fearless charging, and ultimate comeback stories. Born and raised in Santa Cruz, he became one of the most dominant forces in big-wave surfing, winning the Mavericks Invitational three times in a row and redefining what was possible in heavy water. But his story isn't just about riding giant waves—it's about overcoming the darkest depths of addiction and finding his way back to the ocean, stronger than ever. In this episode, we talk about his rise in the Santa Cruz surf scene, his legendary Mavericks rides, the highs and lows of professional surfing, and how he turned his struggles into inspiration for others. Flea's journey is proof that even the heaviest wipeouts on waves and in life can be overcome. So, sit back, tune in, and get ready for an unforgettable conversation with one of surfing's most fearless chargers. This is Darryl "Flea" Virostko on The Temple of Surf!  

Welcome to The Temple of Surf—The Podcast where we dive deep into the stories, culture, and legends of board sports. Today, we have a true icon of skateboarding with us—Steve Olson. A pioneer of style and attitude, Steve exploded onto the scene in the late '70s, revolutionizing skateboarding with his aggressive riding, fearless creativity, and undeniable charisma. From being crowned Skateboarder of the Year in 1978 to influencing generations of skaters and artists, Steve's impact stretches far beyond the pavement. In this episode, we'll talk about his early days, his love for surf and skate culture, and the raw energy that defined an era. Get ready for an unfiltered conversation with a legend who shaped skateboarding as we know it. Let's dive in!  

This week on The Temple of Surf podcast, we welcome legendary surf photographer Todd Glaser!

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Welcome to this week's episode of The Temple of Surf Podcast! If you're a fan of surfing, surf culture, and hearing from the legends who shaped the sport, you've come to the right place. The Temple of Surf Podcast brings you exclusive interviews, stories, and deep dives into the heart of surf culture. From pioneers to modern-day heroes, our guests share their experiences, insights, and love for the ocean in every episode. **This Week's Guest: Jamie Brisick** This week, we're excited to welcome Jamie Brisick to the Temple of Surf Podcast! Jamie is a renowned surfer, author, and storyteller who has been a prominent figure in the surf community for decades. From his competitive surf career to his deep understanding of surf history, Jamie brings an unmatched perspective to the sport. Born and raised in California, Jamie's surf journey has been both inspiring and influential. He competed alongside the world's best surfers, traveled to the most iconic surf spots, and eventually transitioned into writing and sharing his love for the sport through literature. Jamie has authored several books, he's also written for major publications like *The Surfer's Journal* and *Surfing Magazine*, offering readers a glimpse into the culture and soul of surfing. During this week's episode, we dive deep into Jamie's journey—from the early days of competitive surfing to his current work in surf storytelling. Jamie's insights into the evolution of the sport and the people who have shaped it will leave you inspired and appreciative of the rich history of surfing. **Don't Forget to Subscribe!** Make sure you never miss an episode of The Temple of Surf Podcast! Subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform, whether it's Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. We've got so many exciting episodes lined up, and you'll want to be the first to hear them. Also, be sure to follow us on our social media channels for behind-the-scenes content, sneak peeks, and updates about upcoming episodes. Stay connected and keep the surf spirit alive! **Join Us Next Week!**

Aloha Everyone, welcome to a new episode of The Temple of Surf - The Podcast.       We will give you full access to the best surfers, skaters, shapers, surfboards collectors, shop owners in the world!     Discover with me their stories, their greatest successes, amazing behind the scenes and much more!   Today with us, from California, surf photographer and surf film producer Chris Sardelis. We discussed with him about his latest project Harbour Chronicles (shaping a legacy) , surf photography, surfers and much more!!

Aloha Everyone, welcome to a new episode of The Temple of Surf - The Podcast.       We will give you full access to the best surfers, skaters, shapers, surfboards collectors, shop owners in the world!     Discover with me their stories, their greatest successes, amazing behind the scenes and much more!   Today with us, from Portugal, big waves surfer, Tony Laureano We discussed with him about surfing big waves, Nazare, Jaws, surfboards and much more!!

Aloha Everyone, welcome to a new episode of The Temple of Surf - The Podcast.     We will give you full access to the best surfers, skaters, shapers, surfboards collectors, shop owners in the world!   Discover with me their stories, their greatest successes, amazing behind the scenes and much more! Today with us, from California, legendary surfboard shaper, innovation pioneer and artist, Bill Stewart We discussed with him about Stewart Surfboards, surf, surfers and much more!!

Aloha Everyone, welcome to a new episode of The Temple of Surf - The Podcast.   We will give you full access to the best surfers, skaters, shapers, surfboards collectors, shop owners in the world! Discover with me their stories, their greatest successes, amazing behind the scenes and much more! Today with us, from California, legendary skateboard photographer J. Grant Brittain We discussed with him about skateboarding, surfing, photography and much more!!

Aloha Everyone, welcome to a new episode of The Temple of Surf - The Podcast. We will give you full access to the best surfers, skaters, shapers, surfboards collectors, shop owners in the world! Discover with me their stories, their greatest successes, amazing behind the scenes and much more! Today with us, from California, former pro-surfer and surfboard shaper of Spyder Surfboards, Dennis Jarvis We discussed with him about surfboards, Point Break, surfers, surfboards industry and much more!

Aloha Everyone, welcome to a new episode of The Temple of Surf - The Podcast.     We will give you full access to the best surfers, skaters, shapers, surfboards collectors, shop owners in the world!     Discover with me their stories, their greatest successes, amazing behind the scenes and much more!   Today with us, from California, surfboard shaper Bob Johnson  We discussed with him about surfboards, hand shaping, boardroom show, surfers and much more!

Aloha Everyone, welcome to a new episode of The Temple of Surf - The Podcast.     We will give you full access to the best surfers, skaters, shapers, surfboards collectors, shop owners in the world!     Discover with me their stories, their greatest successes, amazing behind the scenes and much more!   Today with us, surf photographer Brown Cannon.  We discussed with him about surfboards, surfers, his latest book NORTH, surf photography and much more!

Aloha Everyone, welcome to a new episode of The Temple of Surf - The Podcast.     We will give you full access to the best surfers, skaters, shapers, surfboards collectors, shop owners in the world!     Discover with me their stories, their greatest successes, amazing behind the scenes and much more!   Today with us, from California, founder and surfboard shaper of Album Surf Matt Parker. We discussed with him about surfboards, hand shaping vs machine shaping, surfers and much more!

Aloha Everyone, welcome to a new episode of The Temple of Surf - The Podcast.   We will give you full access to the best surfers, skaters, shapers, surfboards collectors, shop owners in the world!   Discover with me their stories, their greatest successes, amazing behind the scenes and much more! Today with us, from California, surfer and surfboard shaper Grant Noble. We discussed with him about shaping surfboards, surf , surfers and much more!

Aloha Everyone, welcome to a new episode of The Temple of Surf - The Podcast. We will give you full access to the best surfers, skaters, shapers, surfboards collectors, shop owners in the world! Discover with me their stories, their greatest successes, amazing behind the scenes and much more! Today with us, from Australia, Eden Saul, founder and surfboard shaper of Dead Kooks. We discussed with him about shaping surfboards, surf , surfers and much more!    

Aloha Everyone, welcome to a new episode of The Temple of Surf - The Podcast. We will give you full access to the best surfers, skaters, shapers, surfboards collectors, shop owners in the world! Discover with me their stories, their greatest successes, amazing behind the scenes and much more! Today with us, from California, surfboard shaper Josh Hall. We discussed with him about shaping surfboards, surf , surfers and much more!

Aloha Everyone, welcome to a new episode of The Temple of Surf - The Podcast.   We will give you full access to the best surfers, skaters, shapers, surfboards collectors, shop owners in the world! Discover with me their stories, their greatest successes, amazing behind the scenes and much more! Today with us, from Hawaii, Ryan Sugihara, owner of the legendary brand Town &  Country. We discussed with him about surf, surfboards, future projects and much more!

Aloha Everyone, welcome to a new episode of The Temple of Surf - The Podcast. We will give you full access to the best surfers, skaters, shapers, surfboards collectors, shop owners in the world! Discover with me their stories, their greatest successes, amazing behind the scenes and much more! Today with us, from Hawaii, surf and ocean photographer Mike Coots. We discussed with him about his inspiring story, surf, surfboards, sharks and much more!

Aloha Everyone, welcome to a new episode of The Temple of Surf - The Podcast.     We will give you full access to the best surfers, skaters, shapers, surfboards collectors, shop owners in the world!   Discover with me their stories, their greatest successes, amazing behind the scenes and much more! Today with us, from Spain, Quelo, co-founder of BRAIN Surfboards.  We discussed with him about shaping surfboards, his story, waves much more!

Aloha Everyone, welcome to a new episode of The Temple of Surf - The Podcast.     We will give you full access to the best surfers, skaters, shapers, surfboards collectors, shop owners in the world!   Discover with me their stories, their greatest successes, amazing behind the scenes and much more! Today with us, from California, Ryan Martz, owner of Waterman's Guild.  We discussed with him about the work behind a glass shop, surfers, surfboards much more!

Aloha Everyone, welcome to a new episode of The Temple of Surf - The Podcast.     We will give you full access to the best surfers, skaters, shapers, surfboards collectors, shop owners in the world!   Discover with me their stories, their greatest successes, amazing behind the scenes and much more! Today with us, from France, former pro surfer, musician and songwriter Tom Frager . We discussed with him about surf, music, lyrics, surfboards much more!

Aloha Everyone, welcome to a new episode of The Temple of Surf - The Podcast.     We will give you full access to the best surfers, skaters, shapers, surfboards collectors, shop owners in the world!   Discover with me their stories, their greatest successes, amazing behind the scenes and much more! Today we launch a new variation of our format, we called it SURF STORIES. How many times it happened to us to share our most legendary surf  stories while driving to a spot?  Well, with this format, we want to recreate that same feeling!  Today with us two surf legends, Jeff Hakman aka Mr Sunset and surf artist Steven Valiere. Let's discover together more about their friendship, amazing waves and much more!

Aloha Everyone, welcome to a new episode of The Temple of Surf - The Podcast.   We will give you full access to the best surfers, skaters, shapers, surfboards collectors, shop owners in the world! Discover with me their stories, their greatest successes, amazing behind the scenes and much more! Today with us, from France, longboarder Zoe Grospiron. We discussed with her about surfboards, her travels, surfing in the France National Team much more!

Aloha Everyone, welcome to a new episode of The Temple of Surf - The Podcast. We will give you full access to the best surfers, skaters, shapers, surfboards collectors, shop owners in the world! Discover with me their stories, their greatest successes, amazing behind the scenes and much more! Today with us, from California, surf photographer Patrick stacy. We discussed with him about surfers, his experience with Andy Irons, surfboards much more!

Aloha Everyone, welcome to a new episode of The Temple of Surf - The Podcast. We will give you full access to the best surfers, skaters, shapers, surfboards collectors, shop owners in the world! Discover with me their stories, their greatest successes, amazing behind the scenes and much more! Today with us, from Australia, surfboard shaper Tom Wegener. We discussed with him about wood surfboards, surfers, surf culture much more!

Aloha Everyone, welcome to a new episode of The Temple of Surf - The Podcast. We will give you full access to the best surfers, skaters, shapers, surfboards collectors, shop owners in the world! Discover with me their stories, their greatest successes, amazing behind the scenes and much more! Today with us, from Australia, surfboards shaper Tom Wegener. We discussed with him about surfboards, surfers, surf culture much more!

Aloha Everyone, welcome to a new episode of The Temple of Surf - The Podcast.     We will give you full access to the best surfers, skaters, shapers, surfboards collectors, shop owners in the world! Discover with me their stories, their greatest successes, amazing behind the scenes and much more! Today marks the beginning of a special series with exclusive interviews with some of the protagonists of Teahupoo Olympic 2024 adventure! In this special episode we discussed with 5 times world champion Victoria Feige about parasurfing and the importance to have it represented among the other sports in the Olympic Games of Los Angeles 2028. We discussed with her about the petition that every surfer must sign to ask the olympic comittee to include parasurfing as olympic sport, her story and much more!

Aloha Everyone, welcome to a new episode of The Temple of Surf - The Podcast.     We will give you full access to the best surfers, skaters, shapers, surfboards collectors, shop owners in the world! Discover with me their stories, their greatest successes, amazing behind the scenes and much more! Today marks the beginning of a special series with exclusive interviews with some of the protagonists of Teahupoo Olympic 2024 adventure! We are so honored to have with us today ISA President Fernando Aguerre. We discussed with him about his expectations for this event, the importance of the ocean and our committment for it, surfers, surfboards and much more!

Aloha Everyone, welcome to a new episode of The Temple of Surf - The Podcast.     We will give you full access to the best surfers, skaters, shapers, surfboards collectors, shop owners in the world! Discover with me their stories, their greatest successes, amazing behind the scenes and much more! Today marks the beginning of a special series with exclusive interviews with some of the protagonists of Teahupoo Olympic 2024 adventure! Representing Peru , Lucca Mesinas. We discussed with him about his expectations for this event, surfers, surfboards and much more!

Aloha Everyone, welcome to a new episode of The Temple of Surf - The Podcast.     We will give you full access to the best surfers, skaters, shapers, surfboards collectors, shop owners in the world! Discover with me their stories, their greatest successes, amazing behind the scenes and much more! Today marks the beginning of a special series with exclusive interviews with some of the protagonists of Teahupoo Olympic 2024 adventure! Representing Germany , Camilla Kemp. We discussed with her about her expectations for this event, surfers, surfboards and much more!

Aloha Everyone, welcome to a new episode of The Temple of Surf - The Podcast.   We will give you full access to the best surfers, skaters, shapers, surfboards collectors, shop owners in the world! Discover with me their stories, their greatest successes, amazing behind the scenes and much more! Today marks the beginning of a special series with exclusive interviews with some of the protagonists of Teahupoo Olympic 2024 adventure! Representing Indonesia , Rio Waida. We discussed with him about his expectations for this event, surfers, surfboards and much more!

Aloha Everyone, welcome to a new episode of The Temple of Surf - The Podcast. We will give you full access to the best surfers, skaters, shapers, surfboards collectors, shop owners in the world! Discover with me their stories, their greatest successes, amazing behind the scenes and much more! Today marks the beginning of a special series with exclusive interviews with some of the protagonists of Teahupoo Olympic 2024 adventure! Representing Peru , Sol Aguirre. We discussed with her about her expectations for this event, surfers, surfboards and much more!

Aloha Everyone, welcome to a new episode of The Temple of Surf - The Podcast. We will give you full access to the best surfers, skaters, shapers, surfboards collectors, shop owners in the world! Discover with me their stories, their greatest successes, amazing behind the scenes and much more! Today marks the beginning of a special series with exclusive interviews with some of the protagonists of Teahupoo Olympic 2024 adventure! Representing Germany , Tim Elter. We discussed with him about his expectations for this event, surfers, surfboards and much more!

Aloha Everyone, welcome to a new episode of The Temple of Surf - The Podcast.   We will give you full access to the best surfers, skaters, shapers, surfboards collectors, shop owners in the world! Discover with me their stories, their greatest successes, amazing behind the scenes and much more! Today marks the beginning of a special series with exclusive interviews with some of the protagonists of Teahupoo Olympic 2024 adventure! Representing New Zealand , Saffi Vette. We discussed with her about her expectations for this event, surfers, surfboards and much more!

Aloha Everyone, welcome to a new episode of The Temple of Surf - The Podcast. We will give you full access to the best surfers, skaters, shapers, surfboards collectors, shop owners in the world! Discover with me their stories, their greatest successes, amazing behind the scenes and much more! Today marks the beginning of a special series with exclusive interviews with some of the protagonists of Teahupoo Olympic 2024 adventure! Representing Brazil, is today with us,  Joao Chianca. We discussed with him about his expectations for this event, surfers, surfboards and much more!

Aloha Everyone, welcome to a new episode of The Temple of Surf - The Podcast.       We will give you full access to the best surfers, skaters, shapers, surfboards collectors, shop owners in the world! Discover with me their stories, their greatest successes, amazing behind the scenes and much more! Today with us, from Hawaii, surf legend Randy Rarick. We discussed with him about surfboards, surfers, surf culture much more!

Aloha Everyone, welcome to a new episode of The Temple of Surf - The Podcast.       We will give you full access to the best surfers, skaters, shapers, surfboards collectors, shop owners in the world! Discover with me their stories, their greatest successes, amazing behind the scenes and much more! Today with us, from California the legendary Herbie Fletcher. We discussed with him about surfboards, surfers, surf culture much more!

Aloha Everyone, welcome to a new episode of The Temple of Surf - The Podcast.     We will give you full access to the best surfers, skaters, shapers, surfboards collectors, shop owners in the world! Discover with me their stories, their greatest successes, amazing behind the scenes and much more! Today with us, from California the legendary surf photographer, Aaron Chang. We discussed with him about surf photography, surfers, art and much more!

Aloha Everyone, welcome to a new episode of The Temple of Surf - The Podcast.   We will give you full access to the best surfers, skaters, shapers, surfboards collectors, shop owners in the world! Discover with me their stories, their greatest successes, amazing behind the scenes and much more! Today with us, from the North Shore of Hawaii, a legendary name for all of us surfers, Jock Sutherland. We discussed with him about his stories, surf, aloha culture and much more!

Aloha Everyone, welcome to a new episode of The Temple of Surf - The Podcast. We will give you full access to the best surfers, skaters, shapers, surfboards collectors, shop owners in the world! Discover with me their stories, their greatest successes, amazing behind the scenes and much more! Today with us, from California,  commentator, editor, artist and host of the Monday MASS podcast. We discussed with him about surf trips, surfers, surfboards, music and much more!!

Aloha Everyone, welcome to a new episode of The Temple of Surf - The Podcast.       We will give you full access to the best surfers, skaters, shapers, surfboards collectors, shop owners in the world!     Discover with me their stories, their greatest successes, amazing behind the scenes and much more!   Today with us, from Brazil,  3 times  longboard World Champion Phil Rajzman.  We discussed with him about his career , longboard, surfboards, surfers and much more!!

Aloha Everyone, welcome to a new episode of The Temple of Surf - The Podcast.       We will give you full access to the best surfers, skaters, shapers, surfboards collectors, shop owners in the world!     Discover with me their stories, their greatest successes, amazing behind the scenes and much more!   Today with us, from Australia, surf and ocean photographer Tom Woods.  We discussed with him about surf photography, surfers, surf industry and much more!!

Aloha Everyone, welcome to a new episode of The Temple of Surf - The Podcast.       We will give you full access to the best surfers, skaters, shapers, surfboards collectors, shop owners in the world!     Discover with me their stories, their greatest successes, amazing behind the scenes and much more!   Today with us, from Australia, the legendary Cheyne Horan. We discussed with him about his amazing career , surfers, surfboards and much more!!