Podcasts about surfer magazine

Hailing from Half Moon Bay, California, August Howell grew up surfing up and down the state's northern coast. He studied journalism at the University of Oregon and was a reporter for his hometown newspaper, the Half Moon Bay Review, for nearly five years. But he was raised on a diet of surf magazines, and surfing (and writing about it) remains his passion. He has written about teenagers at Maverick's, shark researchers in the Farallon Islands, the nuances of big-wave guns, and is a staff writer for SURFER Magazine. In this podcast, we talk about the importance of physical magazines to consume information and preserve surf culture. If you dig this podcast, will you please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests on the show. I read them all. You can watch this podcast on my YouTube channel and join my newsletter on Substack. It's glorious. Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Hailing from Half Moon Bay, California, August Howell grew up surfing up and down the state's northern coast. He studied journalism at the University of Oregon and was a reporter for his hometown newspaper, the Half Moon Bay Review, for nearly five years. But he was raised on a diet of surf magazines, and surfing (and writing about it) remains his passion. He has written about teenagers at Maverick's, shark researchers in the Farallon Islands, the nuances of big-wave guns, and is a staff writer for SURFER Magazine. In this podcast, we talk about the importance of physical magazines to consume information and preserve surf culture. If you dig this podcast, will you please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests on the show. I read them all. You can watch this podcast on my YouTube channel and join my newsletter on Substack. It's glorious. Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

On this episode of the Swell Season Surf Podcast, we do a deep dive with legendary surfer and surf historian Sam George. Known as one of the most traveled surfers in history and former executive editor of Surfer Magazine, Sam shares his incredible insights and stories from a lifetime dedicated to surfing. We discuss Sam's latest book, 'Child of Storms,' his influence on surf culture, his relationships with icons like Tom Curren and Laird Hamilton, and the enduring mystique of surfing. This is a rich conversation that covers the evolution of surfboards, the joys of diverse surf cultures, and the challenges and rewards of living a surfing life. Don't miss this engaging episode filled with history and legendary tales from the world of surfing.To Find out more about Child of Storms, A Surfing Memoir , you can find it here: https://www.diangelopublications.com/shop/p/child-of-storms You can Follow Sam George on Instagram at: @samgeorgesurfThe Swell Season Surf Podcast is recorded by The NewsStand Studio at Rockefeller Center in the heart of Manhattan and is distributed by The Swell Season Surf Radio Network. For more information, you can follow @swellseasonsurfradio on Instagram or go to our website: www.swellseasonsurf.com Music: Artist: Pablo CruiseSong: Zero to Sixty in FiveAlbum: 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: Best of Pablo Cruise00:00 Introduction to the Swell Season Surf Podcast02:09 Meet the Legendary Sam George03:03 Sam George's Surfing Adventures04:14 The Surfing Lifestyle and Culture07:28 Surfing's Impact on Personal Lives10:46 The Evolution of Surf Culture16:16 Hollywood's Take on Surfing21:02 Sam George's Memoir and Personal Reflections45:54 The Cannes Connection46:27 Surfing in Cinema47:01 Interview with Steven Spielberg49:19 The Mythology of Surfing54:29 Surfing with Naked Villagers58:30 Balancing Surfing and Relationships01:11:14 Brotherly Bonds and Surfing01:17:07 Matt's Navy SEAL Ambition01:21:11 Tom Curran: A Surfing Legend01:26:54 Reflecting on a Surfing Legend01:28:31 Memorable Surfing Stories01:29:24 The Evolution of Surfboards01:34:32 Travel Adventures and Advertorials01:40:55 Staying Positive in Surfing01:55:57 The Future of Surfing02:00:43 Conclusion and FarewellBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/swell-season-surf-radio--3483504/support.

In today's show surf media raconteur Sam George explains how a nomadic childhood fostered his spirit of resilience, the “terrible” mistake that led to him leaving Surfer Magazine, why being lost in Casablanca formed his wayfaring lifestyle, the gift to a teenaged Josh Brolin paid dividends decades later, and he reflects on the 695 different locations he has surfed. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

Our guest this week is an expert in the use of words as a surf columnist, writer, editor, digital marketer, copywriter and editorial content creator, with a Bachelor of Arts in English, we are sure to be corrected throughout this interview for the incorrect use of words!! Before becoming the Editor in Chief of Surfer Magazine, launching Red Bull Surfing, and working for folks like ESPN and NBC, he was writing Surfline's reports and recording their 976-SURF phone reports in the late ‘90s. He has been the Senior Editor for The Surfers Journal and World Surf League. He's been a copywriter for Quiksilver, Roxy, and Rip Curl. We welcome to the show (an HSS alumni) Mr. Jake Howard.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's podcast I welcome photographer Todd Glaser who spent over 10 years as a staff photographer for Surfer Magazine. Todd just recently published a new book with Rizzoli a body of work representing 15 years photographing legendary surfer Kelly Slater. The book not only includes incredible action photos of Kelly Slater surfing but also showcases a behind scenes documentation of Kelly Slaters life and travels around the world. The book is available for purchase at most online book retailers as well at the link below. Purchase Book : https://www.rizzoliusa.com/book/9780847836079/ Use Promo Code "Banter" to get 2 months free at picdrop.com Todd Glasers Website : https://tglaser.format.com IG - @toddglaser

Professional surfer, business owner and WSL commentator, Strider Wasilewski tells all in this episode of Cold Beer Surf Club. Strider sits down with Conner Coffin at WSL HQ and kicks off the conversation with a jaw-dropping story about an old photo of a shark they encountered during a Bali trip, courtesy of Marty Hoffman. He takes us through the harrowing experience of surviving a shark attack at Gordo Bank alongside legends like Marty, Peter McGonagle, and Terence McNulty. From recounting the adrenaline-pumping moments during the infamous Mick Fanning incident at Jeffreys Bay to the transformative experience of swimming with sharks in the Maldives, Strider shares his most gripping encounters with these ocean giants. Strider also reflects on his roots in the iconic Dogtown scene, growing up alongside skate legends Tony Alva and Jay Adams, and the pivotal moments that shaped his surfing journey—from epic trips to the North Shore to gracing the cover of SURFER Magazine. He dives into his time with Quiksilver, unforgettable moments flying on a private jet with Kelly Slater, and the excitement of signing Dane Reynolds and securing Volcom's legendary Pipe House. As Strider and Conner discuss the evolution of surfing culture from the "surf all day, party all night" scene to the current era of incredible professionalism and progression, Strider shares what continues to fuel his passion as a surfer and a commentator. He divulges his ventures with Shade Sunscreen, supporting talents like Griffin and Crosby Colapinto, and his journey of writing a book. New episodes drop every month. Follow, subscribe, and join the Club now. Follow Conner Coffin. Follow Strider Wasilewski. Follow 805 Beer. Get the latest 805 Beer content, the gear, and of course, the beer. Join the conversation, follow the league, and stay updated on all things WSL.

Renowned writer, surf journalist, and Editor-in-Chief of Surfer Magazine, Jake Howard, joins The Lineup. As one of the “premier subject matter experts in the field today,” according to Sports Illustrated, Jake shares his thoughts on the Lexus WSL Finals at Lower Trestles. He and Dave mull over the matchups between the Final 5, which seed would be most advantageous, and just how fast that day goes. They reflect on the periodic generational progression on both the men's and women's side of surfing, who they end up seeing having to face John John Florence and Caity Simmers in the Title matches, and share their predictions for this year's World Champions when it's all said and done. Jake rewinds the clock to his humble beginnings working for Surfline, recording the surf reports for 976-SURF in the late 90's, his career trajectory, to his new role now as the editor-In-chief of the bible of surfing. They discuss the relaunch of Surfer Magazine's print edition after nearly five years in hiatus, how they chose Kelly Slater for the cover, and both Kelly and Carissa Moore writing articles for this issue. Jake answers our listener's Instagram questions, shares his favorite magazine covers, significant moments that shaped surf history, and what gets him in the mood to write, before closing up the book with his answers to The Lightning Round. Follow Jake here. Be sure to check out the latest edition of Surfer Magazine. Catch the Final 5 battle it out in the water for the World Title at the Lexus WSL Finals, Sep 6 - 14. Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our YouTube channel. Get the latest WSL rankings, news, and event info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our Guest on this episode is freelance content creator, Jon Coen from Long Beach Island. Jon has been a consummate champion of Northeast surfing for over 20+ years. When the surf magazines were still in their heyday, Jon would be the go to guy for anything in the Northeast happening. He always fought to get local events, surfers, and creatives to get the greater promotion and exposure when the west coast would ignore us. On this episode we touch on various facets of his career, including content roles with notable brands like Jetty Surf, Vuori, and Red Bull. Jon elaborates on the unique surf culture in Long Beach Island and the community dynamics that sustain it despite challenges like beach replenishment. We highlight LBI local events like The Clam Jam and The Coquina Surf Jam.  Jon emphasizes the importance of a supportive local surf community. The conversation explores broader themes within surf culture, tracing the surf community's ties with music, and looks ahead to the potential resurgence of Surfer Magazine, aiming to prioritize authentic storytelling and diverse local voices in the surf industry. This episode encapsulates the passion and evolving nature of surf culture, emphasizing the importance of community and localized narratives. We hope you enjoy this episode…To find Jon Coen you can follow him on Instagram @coennoinsta and check out his blog: https://daysonfile.com/ The Swell Season Surf Podcast is recorded by The NewsStand Studio at Rockefeller Center in the heart of Manhattan and is distributed by The Swell Season Surf Radio Network.For more information, you can follow @swellseasonsurfradio on Instagram or go to our website: www.swellseasonsurf.com Music:Artist: Texas is The ReasonSong: It It's Here When We Get Back It's OursAlbum: Do You Know Who You Are? 00:00 Introduction to the Swell Season Surf Podcast01:18 Meet John Cohen: Champion of Northeast Surfing01:59 John's Journey and Contributions02:51 A Warm Welcome and Mutual Connections03:19 Life in Long Beach Island04:13 Surfing Stories and Local Legends06:02 Balancing Work and Surfing13:47 Challenges of Surfing in LBI19:29 New Jersey vs. New York Surfing25:44 The Importance of Surf Shops34:32 Surf Industry Pioneers and Challenges35:39 Jetty: A Brand with Heart and Soul37:15 The Essence of Jetty's Philosophy38:17 Community and Connection through Surfing44:56 The Clam Jam: Building Bridges Across Generations51:14 The Impact of Superstorm Sandy52:28 The Evolution of Surf Culture and Media59:24 New Jersey's Influence on Surfing01:05:11 Introducing Jake: The New Editor01:05:31 Reflecting on Kevin Welsh's Legacy01:06:29 The Future of Surfer Magazine01:08:10 Surfers and Their Musical Influences01:10:03 The Evolution of Music and Surf Culture01:14:25 The Role of Music in Surf Films01:15:46 Punk Rock and Surfing: A Cultural Analysis01:18:47 The Influence of Sublime on Beach Culture01:21:24 Final Thoughts and Future ProjectsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/swell-season--3483504/support.

On this episode of the world's greatest action sports podcast, Chris and Todd talk about the rebirth of Surfer Magazine, the Corona Fiji Pro, we have a great chat with the co-producer of STAB's “How Surfers Get Paid” Jamie Tierney, Todd doesn't trust Surfline, Chris does trust Surfline, Taylor Steele's complete collection on Surfline now, Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang 2024 happening now, Kelly Slater No name baby boy, Hurricane Ernesto, Tony Hawk and the "Central Park Mystery Skater", Alien Romulus review, Snowboarder hits Big Snow in New Jersey, celebrating 25 years of Rocket Power, how to fix wave pool surf contests, all your questions answered, and so much more.   Presented by: Sun Bum @sunbum By Spy Optics @spyoptic Bachan's Japanese BBQ Sauce @trybachans MachuPicchu Energy @machupicchu.energy Pannikin Coffee And Tea @pannikincoffeeandtea Bubs Naturals @bubsnatruals Hansen Surfboards @hansensurf New Greens @newgreens Pedal Electric @pedal.electric Vesyl Shipping @vesylapp Mint Tours @minttours Die Cut Stickers @diecutstickersdotcom Slobber @slobber.xyz

Surfline CEO Ross Garrett joins us on The Lineup. Calling in from Nicaragua, Ross checks in with Dave to discuss his role as CEO of Surfline, what they are doing to turbo charge their product and service, and how they can refine the bleeding edge of performance. Ross highlights the ethos of discovery at Surfline and why they do what they do. He talks about the importance of staying connected to the “thing,” always making sure to take time to get in the water and surf, and reminds us of Surfline's humble beginnings as a 1-900 hotline to having a vast network of cameras all over the globe. He reflects on his own beginnings, cutting his teeth working at Surfer Magazine under Sam George, and his own personal mission to leave surfing better than he found it. He and Dave discuss having and being mentors, remembering the innovators that paved the way, like Surfline Founder Sean Collins, and the voices of surfing today before closing up the pod, answering questions from the Instagram community and our famous Lightning Round. Be sure to follow Ross on Instagram. And check out what you can do with Surfline Premium+. Stay tuned for the Lexus US Open of Surfing Presented by Pacifico, Aug 3 - 11. Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our YouTube channel. Get the latest WSL rankings, news, and event info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For decades, SURFER Magazine was called “The Bible” of surf culture. The Carlsbad-based publication went dormant during the pandemic. But now, it's looking to make a comeback — and expand its reach.

Welcome to another episode of Locales Only, this time, we're picking up a true legend of the surf world, Corey Wilson. Besides being a personal friend, Corey has taken some of the most iconic photos for Surfer Magazine, Redbull Surfing, Aston Martin, and Mercedes. Today, Corey is going to teach us about the process of underwater photography, what it's like to travel the world and spend 12+ hours in shark-infested waters, and the lessons we all can take to achieve what others deem impossible. So buckle up, and let's cruise on Locales Only. Big thanks to Fletcher-Jones Motorcar of Newport Beach for sponsoring the show and building out the all-electric Mercedes-Benz EQE as our rolling podcast studio! 

Patrick Trefz joins us to discuss how primary cooking lessons from his mother and a missive of exploration from his father led to 30+ years of travel, a tenure at Surfer Magazine, analysis of his friends through documentary, and the idea that food might leave the most indelible imprint of a culture. It's all chronicled in his latest book, Ode To Travel and in today's conversation. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle Thiermann first made headlines as a teenager when he released a YouTube video detailing how Bank of America was one of the largest financiers of dirty energy worldwide. This video garnered international media attention, landed him on the stage at TEDx, and caused people to move significant sums of money out of B of A and into local banks around the country.Through his 20s, Thiermann worked at Discovery Digital Networks as a writer and on-camera host. His work has appeared in Men's Health Magazine, SURFER Magazine, and Outside Magazine.A few years ago, Kyle and I came up with an idea for making environmental activism fun (and funny), and thus was born The Motherfucker Awards, a red-carpet event where the worst polluters were recognized for their outstanding contributions to fucking Mother Nature.Thiermann also worked as Head of Editorial and Senior Copywriter at MUDWTR, a brand known for its irreverent marketing and distinct tone. While there, he launched Trends w/ Benefits, a storytelling platform that focused on psychedelics and mental health.As a Patagonia-sponsored surfer he continues to use his travel opportunities to cover environmental issues around the world, interviewing all sorts of folks on his podcast The Kyle Thiermann Show.Join his Substack newsletter here:Here's a link to the story Kyle tells about Derek Sivers riding his bike with just a little less effort, and a lot more enjoyment.This will give you some sense of my own haircut debacle:The vid, if you wanna see Kyle's haircut: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chrisryan.substack.com/subscribe

Despite facing misogyny prevalent in the surf industry, Matt George, a renowned surf journalist and Senior Contributing Editor at SURFER for over 35 years, has been an advocate for women in surfing.In his new book, In Deep, you'll discover an anthology of Matt's most influential articles and photographs, including stories about courageous women in surfing. From a young Bethany Hamilton's shark attack as told from the perspective of the apex predator to a feature about Keala Kennelly that inadvertently outed her to her family.However, this episode goes beyond 'In Deep,' bridging the gap between new surf media and traditional surf media. We dive into the contrast between a WOC self-published podcast like 'Confessions of a Surf Lady' and the traditional, white-male dominated world of one of the most influential surf publications of all time, SURFER Magazine.Throughout the episode, we explore Matt's top tips for aspiring journalists and he shares his confessions on some of our most popular topics. But most importantly, Matt imparts empowering words of advice to all surf ladies on navigating a blossoming women's surf culture and industry.This episode is packed with practical writing advice, genuine surf stories, and thought-provoking conversations that you won't want to miss.Main ThemesAbout In-Deep: "It is a collection of stories that really reflect the zeitgeist. As the title In Deep implies, it gets very, very much behind the curtain of professional surfers, professional contests, professional people, and the great surf spots of the world." — Matt George [03:00 → 03:19]Women in Surfing: "In my experience, Laura, I have found all the female surfers that I've written about are very courageous and very powerful. While all the men that I've written about, I've found them very vulnerable, almost weak compared to the women." — Matt George [08:46 → 09:03]The Art of Journalism: "When I meet someone to do something as personal as a profile, as a featured article, I very much look for what they're not saying. Not exactly what they're saying, but what they're not saying."— Matt George [09:51 → 10:06]Connected to the Cosmos: "As surfers, we are a very unique, fringe dwelling tribe and we are connected to something absolutely extraordinary, connected to the cosmos, different than other sports." — Matt George [11:45 → 11:57]Diversity and Inclusion: "Having a conversation with you, someone that's worked intimately in a male dominated surf industry for decades, and hearing that there have been advocates for people like me. It's comforting, because for women, like me, still face misogynistic attitudes in the lineup." — Laura Day [14:44 → 15:09]ResourcesFollow us your host Laura Day: @confessionsofasurfladyFollow The Surf Société: @surfsociete for surf lady tips from #thesurflab inside the membershipPurchase In Deep by Matt George at DiAngelo PublicationsFollow Matt on Instagram: @mattgeorge_in_deepWatch Matt's Film: In God's Hands on AmazonSupport the showConfessions of a Surf Lady is supported by The Surf Société, our unique digital women's surfing platform where we come together to Learn More. Surf Better. Live Happy. Try out a membership with your first 2 weeks FREE visit Surfsociete.com/join

Max Pam is an Australian photographer born in 1949 in suburban Melbourne, which as a teenager he found to be grim, oppressive and culturally isolated. He found refuge in the counter-culture of surfing and the imagery of National Geographic and Surfer Magazine and became determined to travel overseas.Max left Australia at 20, after accepting a job as a photographer assisting an astrophysicist. Together, the pair drove a VW Beetle from Calcutta to London. This adventure proved inspirational, and travel has remained a crucial and continuous link to his creative and personal development. As Gary Dufour noted in his essay in Indian Ocean Journals (Steidl, 2000): “Each photograph is shaped by incidents experienced as a traveller. His photographs extend upon the tradition of the gazetteer; each photograph a record of an experience, a personal account of an encounter somewhere in the world. Each glimpse is part of an unfolding story rather than simply a record of a place observed. While travel underscores his production Pam's photographs are not the accidental evidence of a tourist.”Max's work takes the viewer on compelling journeys around the globe, recording observations with an often surrealist intensity, matching the heightened sensory awareness of foreign travel. The work frequently implies an interior, psychic journey, corresponding with the physical journey of travel. His work in Asian counties is well represented in publications as are his travels in Europe, Australia, and the Indian Ocean Rim cultures including India, Pakistan, Myanmar, Yemen, The Republic of Tanzania, Mauritius, Madagascar, the Cocos and Christmas Islands. The images leave the viewer, as Tim Winton said in Going East (Marval 1992), “grateful for having been taken so mysteriously by surprise and so far and sweetly abroad.”Max's first survey show was held at the Art Gallery of Western Australia in 1986, and was followed by a mid-career retrospective at the Art Gallery of New South Wales in 1991. He was also the subject of a major exhibition at the Comptoir de la Photographie, Paris in 1990, which covered the work of three decades. He has published several highly acclaimed photographic monographs and 'carnets de voyage', including Going East: Twenty Years of Asian Photography (1992), Max Pam (1999), Ethiopia (1999) and Indian Ocean Journals (2000). Going East won Europe's major photo book award the Grand Prix du Livre Photographique in 1992. In the same year Max held his largest solo show to date at the Sogo Nara Museum of Art, Nara. He has published work in the leading international journals and is represented in major public and private collections in Australia, Great Britain, France and Japan.In episode 217 Max discusses, among other things:How he adopted the visual diary as his photographic approach.The influence of Diane Arbus.Why he chose such a specific period of his life to explore in his new memoir.How Arbus inspired him to shoot 6x6.How surfing in Australia introduced him travelling.How he ended up in India and why it fascinates him.The magic of film vs. digital.Working with book designers… or not.The time he failed to get into Magnum Photos.Surviving financially, teaching, and the importance of ‘marrying up'.Travel and family.Returning to Australia in a poor mental state, post typhoid.His wife's Alzheimer's and eventual death.Referenced:Philip Jones-GriffithDon McCullenLarry BurrowsDavid BaileyDiane ArbusEdward WestonTina ModottiRoger BallenGeorge OrwellBernard PlossuRamon PezSarah MoonOne Flew Over The Cuckoos NestPeter Beard Website | Instagram“I'm a very curious person and ultimately having the camera amplifies that curiosity in a really profound way. And it also gives you carte blanche to stick your head into areas where normally you'd think ‘ah, it's a bit dodgy, maybe not, I could get my head cut off it I stuck it in the hole…' But often then you think, ‘well come on man, you've got a camera there, isn't this part of your self image?' And so it's like this ticket to ride on something that is actually quite dangerous.”

Jay Alders is an internationally acclaimed multidisciplinary fine artist, photographer, and designer whose distinctive style has been seen on album covers like Slightly Stoopid and 311 and in media outlets like Forbes, Surfer Magazine, and Penthouse. He's also a husband and dad of 3, and he's always expanding his mind and his passion projects. In this episode, we explore how to make time to do the things you love to do, the currency of life, separating pleasure from ambivalence, utility vs pleasure, the entanglement of identity, being interesting to yourself, creativity, and risk.If you like this episode, you'll also like episode 59: CREATIVITY AS A MENTAL HEALTH SOLUTION? JAY ALDERS EXPLAINSGuest: https://jayalders.com/  | https://www.instagram.com/jayalders/ | https://twitter.com/jayalders | https://www.facebook.com/jayalders | https://www.youtube.com/user/jayalders | https://www.pinterest.com/jayalders/_created/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayalders/ Host:  https://www.meredithforreal.com/  | https://www.instagram.com/meredithforreal/  | meredith@meredithforreal.com | https://www.youtube.com/meredithforreal  | https://www.facebook.com/meredithforrealthecuriousintrovertSponsors: https://uwf.edu/university-advancement/departments/historic-trust/ | https://www.ensec.net/

Tim Bessell loves his job. He combines lifelong surfing experience with expert craftsmanship to create some of the best custom surfboards in the world. Surfboard shapers and surfers alike, from all over the world, know the name, Tim Bessell. From world-class professionals to weekend warriors, ask anyone who knows him and they'll tell you the same thing: Tim is more than a shaper, he's an artist. History of Bessell Surfboards At a very young age, Tim Bessell was exposed to the infectious world of art by his mother. As A result, Tim gained an interest and appreciation for the sub-culture that would coincidentally influence and shape his future to come. Tim began his professional surfboard shaping career when he began working at Sunset Surfboards. By the age of thirteen, Tim began shaping surfboards from the beautiful town known as La Jolla, California. He was one of the youngest surfboard shapers in the industry, but he was already making a name for himself as a surfer and as a shaper in and around his home break of Windansea Beach in La Jolla, California. A Surfboard Shapers Journey Three years later Tim moved to Hawaii to prove he has what it takes to be a shaper on the North Shore. He began shaping custom surfboards for Lightning Bolt, one of Hawaii's premier surfboard manufacturers known for the infamous lightning gun shape of the 70's ridden by legendary Gerry Lopez. In fact, Tim Bessell would later become one of the few shapers allowed to manufacture surfboards under the Lightning Bolt name. After legitimizing himself as a shaper, Tim returned to San Diego, California to open Bessell Surfboards. By 1987, Bessell Surfboards had grown into one of the largest surfboard manufacturers in Southern California. Tim also made a name for himself as an artist, with exhibitions as far away as Japan. Tim branched off into the world of apparel when he started his own clothing line in 1992. He designed every item himself, and his unique touch of style was an instant hit. Tim even helped design styles for other clothing companies such as Hurley, T&C Hawaii, and Billabong. In 1997 Tim decided to focus once again on surfboards when he returned to the shaping room to reinvent Bessell Surfboards. He built primarily custom-shaped boards for surfers who demanded more than the typical cookie-cutter shapes typically offer. Tim's willingness to work individually with each customer has helped build a reputation few surfboard shapers can match. To date, Tim has produced over 46,000 surfboards. His boards have graced the covers of Surfer Magazine, Surfing Magazine, Beach Culture, and countless other surfing magazines. Many world-class surfers have ridden Bessell Surfboards including Peter King, Luke Egan, Jon Roseman, Glen Winton, Brad Gerlach, Vetea David, Ricky Irons, David MacAulay, Saxon Boucher, Debbie Melville Beacham, Ryder Mackey, Chris O'Rourke, Billy Choe, Simon Law, Juston Postin, David Eggers, Davie Miller, Richard Kenvin and more. Bessell Surfboards are currently sold throughout the world with distributors in Japan, South America, and Europe. If you're lucky enough to visit Tavarua Island, you'll notice Tim's trademark guns are standard equipment on the island. Wherever you end up, chances are there is someone riding a Bessell. Currently, Tim and his team at Bessell surfboards are starting many new exciting projects. These projects include Watershed Productions, a new film production company that is focusing on cutting-edge surf films. Most notably Tim Bessell has teamed up with the Warhol Foundation to reconnect the much-forgotten love that Andy Warhol had for surfing and the surfing counter-culture. “How I Met Andy”, is a short film that tells the story of how Tim met Andy Warhol and why his artistic inspiration never left him and how eventually this became the "Bessell Warhol Project.” In this project, Tim has created an extensive collection of surfboards with licensed Warhol art imposed on his signature surfboard shapes. This has created an international buzz once again and many of these boards can be found in art galleries and collector homes all over the world. With the love for shaping boards Tim gained when he was thirteen combined with the experience, inspiration, and reputation he has gained along the way, Bessell Surfboards remains one of the top custom surfboard manufacturers in the world.

Our guest this week comes from a very talented Surf rich family from Hawaii. Following his Dad's footsteps, he was also as a charger in big surf and a standout at Pipeline at an early age. He had the ability to go on the Pro Tour, but opted to move to the mainland and go to Point Loma. After earning his degree he spent 15 years at Surfer Magazine, eventually running the magazine the last 7 of those years. He helped launching the dot.com side of the business including Fantasy Surfer (which we Love) and over-seeing Surfer Poll Awards. He then went on to work at Dragon Eyewear as Global Brand Director for his next 8 years of his career, where he lead go-to-market strategies, retail/marketing campaigns, and was a key participant in the acquisition of the brand. But, as the Surf industry has gone through many changes, it has forced a lot the Core, Authentic, and Respected people like our guest to jump ship to another industry. For the last 5 years he has been a leader as an Executive Insurance Broker and Business Development Specialist. We welcome to the show the talented Mr. Ricky “ROCKY POINT" Irons.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hyatt Moore and his wife Anne came to Jesus late, in their later 20's and they've never stopped serving God all these many years. Hyatt, in his third career—when you're just about to ready to celebrate your 80th birthday, you have time for at least 3 careers—describes himself as a Christian who is an artist. Father of 5 and grandfather of 17, Hyatt wants his legacy to be something that goes on through his kids long after he dies, and he's very intentional about modeling his faith and pouring into his kids and grandkids. First career: Art Director of Surfer Magazine, Dana Pt, CA; second career: Missionary with Wycliffe Bible Translators for 32 years (Director for 5 of those years); Full-time painter (currently painting for many organizations, including donating many each year, and on commission.) See his commission gallery here.  We talk about art and creativity and the talents that God gives all his children. Hyatt says he's a two-talent guy, and God has definitely doubled those. I'm thinking he has five to ten, but then I'm his sister and his biggest fan. Some gems: Creativity is basically problem-solving. God and his mercies are new every morning; I get ideas, solutions, creativity every morning. After running from God and then found by Him, I wanted to live my life to serve others the way I had been helped. Be humble, but step up to your gifting and you'll get more yet.  I want to live a "bless-able" life—I can prevent God's blessings by how I live. God said, "Be holy for I am holy" which implies it's possible for us but only with his help, Spirit and fullness.    Hyatt's portrait painted by a friend and student, Pil See his art at hyattmoore.com View his blog here and join his mailing list here.  Hear his testimony on YouTube here. Hyatt's signature piece is The Last Supper with Twelve Tribes - hear that story HERE. One of the paintings Hyatt created for fellow-artist, Joni Eackenson Tada:   He's known for his large canvases as in Heroes of the Faith:  

In this episode of the Align podcast, Laird Hamilton talks to us about surfing, and the ways we should embrace chaos on a daily basis. We dive deep into his childhood in Hawaii and his affinity for surfing at a young age. We also explore his secrets for longevity, and how he maintains health and fitness at fifty-nine years old. We cover some of the habits everyone should build in order to live a more emotionally, spiritually, and physically balanced lifestyle. Laird Hamilton is known as the guiding genius of crossover board sports and is largely considered the primary influence behind many surfing innovations, including tow-in surfing, stand-up paddle boarding, and hydrofoil boarding. Surfer Magazine has labelled Laird as, “the sport's most complete surfer, displaying almost unnerving expertise in a multitude of disciplines, and flat out surfing's biggest, boldest, bravest, and the best big wave surfer in the world today, bar none.” Thank you to our sponsors: Lifeforce: Start your membership today and receive $250 off at mylifeforce.com/align, and get 15% off addition purchases with code ALIGN Bon Charge: Go to boncharge.com/ALIGN and use coupon code ALIGN15 to save 15% AMP: To start the FREE TRIAL of the Align Method Program, head to https://www.alignpodcast.com/amp

Our guest this week is a former 80's Pro Surfer and world renowned Journalist, Writer, Editor, Photographer, and Filmmaker. For the last 30 plus years, and if you are old enough to remember print magazines, you have definitely read a lot of his stories and articles in either Surfing, Surfer, or more recently, in Surfer's Journal. He has been published in The New Yorker, The New York Times and was the Global Editor at Huck. He has written many great books and you can also listen to him on his podcast “Soundings” presented by The Surfers Journal. This has been a long time in the works and we appreciate this opportunity to welcome the ever talented Mr. Jamie Brisick.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apple called him "a pioneer with profound impact". Newsweek said he "changed the public face of graphic design". In 1991 David Carson redesigned Surfer Magazine and established a now iconic graphic design style seated in raw human emotion which led to numerous awards and an expansive client list including Audi, Nike, Obama, and album art for Nine Inch Nails. A lifelong surfer and 2018 inductee into the East Coast Surfing Hall of Fame, Carson discusses the value of failing publicly, the importance of humanity in design, and why it is impossible to not communicate. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amy Vansant writes gritty thrillers and cozy mysteries which have one thing in common – they're all funny because as Amy says – she tried to do serious books but they always ended up full of jokes. Hi there I'm your host Jenny Wheeler and today Amy talks about her Shee McQueen series about a family friendly team of mercenaries, and her Pineapple Port cozies, set in a 55+ Florida resort. This Week's Giveaway Our Giveaway is another Booksweeps draw – Link To The Past - Historical and Family Saga stories - 51 books, and an E-Reader. It's open internationally... Included in this is my Of Gold & Blood Series 2 Book Bundle consisting of Books 1 and 4 in the series.. Poisoned Legacy and the New York Christmas novella Tangled Destiny, the prequel. 50+ novels, 1 E-Reader $550 value I know many of you will appreciate that because we have listeners from all over the world, so this is your chance to win a library! enter booksweeps draw Or - if button doesn't work - https://www.booksweeps.com/giveaway/may23-win-a-bundle-of-historical-fiction-and-family-sagas/ You can now look for Binge Reading on YouTube if you like to consume your podcasts that way – as increasing numbers of listeners like to. And don't forget, if you enjoy the show leave us a positive comment so others will find us too – word of mouth is still the best publicity anyone can get! Links to things in the show Amy Vansant – Kilty urban fantasy series: https://amyvansant.com/books/kilty-urban-fantasy Loggerhead Florida: https://myfwc.com/research/wildlife/sea-turtles/nesting/loggerhead/ Authors XP: https://authorsxp.com/ Life Hacks: https://amyvansant.com/lifehacks Where to find Amy Vansant https://amyvansant.com/ https://amyvansant.com/enter-to-win-kindle-books But now here's our show. Hello there, Amy. And welcome to the show. It's great to have you with us. Amy Vansant: Thank you. It's great to be here. Thriller and cozy mystery author Amy Vansant with Archer the bordoodle Jenny Wheeler: You're a USA Today and Wall Street Journal best selling author, and you're writing across a range of genres, from thrillers to cozy mysteries, some romcoms and fantasy. How did you get started on this trip? Amy Vansant: I was always a writer ever since I was young. Ever since I could barely write anything, it just seemed like what I was supposed to do. I was the East Coast editor of Surfer Magazine for about five years, and I did a lot of freelance writing for magazines and I wrote a non-fiction book about surfing. And right about then was the time that the internet started to get big. I started to do web design as a side gig, and it turned out that was the next big thing. I ended up doing websites, and I started a web firm for 20 years. I still have it. And then one day I woke up and said, what am I doing? Why am I not writing? I was always supposed to be a writer, so I went back to it. Shee McQueen and the family friendly mercenaries Jenny Wheeler: That's fabulous. And this Shee McQueen series, which is one of the ones we're talking about today. It's your thriller series. One of the critics has got a gorgeous line to describe it. They say, “Think Stephanie Plum goes to Florida. Full stop. With Jack Reacher.” That just seems to me to say it all, and we are looking at number five in the series, which is The Girl Who Saw The Truth. Now, this whole thriller series is built around troubled mercenaries looking for redemption, and once again, I wondered where did that concept spring from? Amy Vansant: I think it mostly just came from the fact that my other series, which is a cozy mystery is so tame that I wanted to do something that had a little more bite to it, to just to break it up for me more than anything. I came along with this idea and put the hotel that the father runs where my house is in real life. I pretended there was a hotel here instead of my house and took it from ther...

Our guest this week was an early star both in front and behind the lens.From the beginning days of Lost, to co-founding Snapping TurtleProductions and producing multiple movies in the 90's, he had verysuccessful career with over 3 decades behind the camera lens inPhotography and Filmmaking. He had an impressive 11 year tenure atSurfer Magazine as Senior Staff Photographer, garnering 15 SurferMagazine Covers and over 50 Covers worldwide across multiple mediaoutlets. He spent 6 years at Nike as a consultant, helped build theirWorld Class Men's and Women's Surf Team, managed/executed Adcampaigns, Events, and played a big role in Nike's influence in Surfing.Some of his career highlights include ground-breaking Girl's surf film“Leave a message” and Bruce Irons “Flare shot” which is one ofSurfing's most talked about photo. He is now beyond busy as a Fatherof 5 kids, all which are amazing athletes and he and still has time totrain in “Deepwater Fitness” and plays in a fascinating water sportcalled “Underwater Torpedo League”. We are super pumped to sitdown with our friend Jason “WORTHLESS” AKA “WORTHY” Kenworthy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our guest this week is a Veteran to all things relating to Surfing. His accomplishments includeSurfer Magazine Editor, Director of Marketing at Transworld, Director of Media at BillabongUSA, and Director of Quiksilver's Crossing. He is an author of multiple books including “Surfingthe Manual”, “The History of Surfing at San Onofre” and more recently “Women on Waves”.He also sits on the Advisory board for Surfrider Foundation, the San Onofre Foundation, andSurfing America. We welcome the President of the San Clemente Historical Society and theCalifornia Surf Museum Mr. Jim “Kempy, “ Kempton.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For over ten years, spanning the 70's decade and into the 80's, the global misadventures of Kevin Knaughton and Craig Peterson appeared in amusing, you-are-there detail in Surfer Magazine. Their stories, authentic accounts of dirtbag travel with surfboards, inspired a generation of readers to get out there and see the world through a surfer's eye. In this episode we talk to the Craig Peterson about his past travel exploits and the philosophy behind traveling with a surfer's eye. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you being knocked down by the waves of life and sometimes feel like your drowning? Tune in Tuesday, December 13th at 3pm PST/ 6pm EST for an inspiring discussion with Shaun Tomson on his new #book The Surfer and the Sage: A Guide to Survive and Ride Life's Waves.#MomentsWithMarianne with host Marianne Pestana airs every Tuesday at 3PM PST / 6PM EST and every Friday at 10AM PST/ 1PM EST in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Not in the area? Click here to listen! https://tunein.com/radio/KMET-1490-s33999/ Shaun Tomson is a World Surfing Champion, an inductee in the Jewish and South African Sports Hall of Fame, the US Surfing Hall of Fame, and has been described as one of the greatest surfers of all time and one of the most influential surfers of the century (Surfer Magazine 1999). Shaun is a past board member and ambassador for Surfrider Foundation, the world's largest environmental group dedicated to protecting the world's oceans, waves and beaches and he received the SIMA Environmentalist of the Year Award in 2002. He is a past board member of Santa Barbara Boys and Girls club and is an ambassador for Boys to Men, a youth mentoring organization. Shaun is a Business Administration and Finance graduate from the University of Natal and has a Master of Science in Leadership from Northeastern University. https://shauntomson.com/ For more show information visit:www.MariannePestana.com#bookclub #readinglist #books #bookish #healing #MariannePestana #author #authorinterview #nonfiction #kmet1490am #consciousness #selfhelp #surfer #surfing #prosurfer #shauntomson #thesurferandthesage #surfrider #connection #community

Keen to find your purpose? Growing a business can be tough. And with all the uncertainty in the world, you'd be excused for feeling a little negative at times. If you're looking for a super effective way to create positive change in your life, and your employees' lives, then you're going to love what world surfing champion Shaun Tomson has to share. It's time to paddle out into big surf on episode 613 of The (13 year-old, award-winning) Small Business Big Marketing podcast.A little more about The Code's Shaun Tomson … Shaun Tomson has an impressive CV. He's a world surfing champion, an inductee in the Jewish and South African Sport's Hall of Fame, the US Surfing Hall of Fame, and Surfer Magazine described him as one of the greatest surfers of all time and one of the most influential surfers of the 20th century. Shaun is a past board member and ambassador for Surfrider Foundation, the world's largest environmental group dedicated to protecting the world's oceans. He started, managed and sold two multi-million dollar clothing brands – Instinct and Solitude (co-founded with his wife Carla). He's worked alongside Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard.  He is the author of the best-selling books The Surfer's Code: 12 Lessons for riding through life and The Code: The Power of I Will, and most recently The Sage and the Surfer. In his books and from stages around the world, Shaun talks about the influence of positivity on success in life and business, based on his own experiences of overcoming seemingly insurmountable challenges, in and out of the surf. So, if you're wanting a little reset (especially post all the COVID madness), if you want a little nudge in helping you get back to what you truly stand for in business and in life, then you'll love what Shaun has to share as we go deep on how to write your own life's code, how to be mission-driven, the power of ‘Yes!' in business and how to hustle. Shaun is a great hustler! BTW, Shaun has lived quite the life and we do touch on a topic or two that may trigger for some of you. So remember, please talk to someone if you're feeling low, or you can always call Lifeline in Australia on 13 11 14.   Here's Shaun sharing how we came to meet! Resources mentioned in this episode of your favorite marketing podcast Write your own personal code on Shaun's website Interview with Canva founder Melanie Perkins Shaun's surfing movie ... Bustin' Down The Door Services every business owner needs that Timbo recommends How to generate organic traffic to your website(without spending anything on advertising) High converting website designers(They built this website - take this simple quiz and see where yours needs improving) DIY SEO training - The most cost-effective way to get on page 1 of Google(20% off with discount code Timbo20) Proven customer attraction strategy(and ridiculously cheap)    Businesses that made this podcast possible (please support them) DELL Technologies - Small business solutions Studio 1 Design - High converting website designers Fun Escapes - Proven customer attraction ideas Hawk Academy - DIY SEO training (discount code Timbo20 for 20% off)   Thanks for tuning in. May your marketing be the best marketing. Timbo Reid0480 015 150See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Doc talks about surfer John Sevenson who ended up making a surfing movie. The movie led to a magazine "Surfer Magazine" and all of these things show his creativity and how he found a career in different fields. He also brings up Julius Erving as an example of creativity in sports and how he influenced so many athletes that came after him. Guest Kevin Short joins Dr. Klapper to discuss his career as an artist and growing up in Santa Barbara. Kevin has a current art show running at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum. He has a great love of surfing and painting so he combined both of these things and started painting water and waves in different lights and different seasons. They discuss all of the ways that Kevin used creativity throughout his career. Doc takes calls from listeners to give out some of his Klapper Vision interpretation and knowledge. Good Times Doughnuts' blueberry doughnut is Doc's choice for food made with creativity.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shaun Tomson started, managed and sold two multi-million dollar clothing brands – Instinct in the 80's and Solitude (co-founded with his wife Carla) in the 90's. He is the author of the best-selling books “Surfer's Code” and “The Code: The Power of “I Will“, and the writer and producer of the award-winning documentary film Bustin' Down the Door. Shaun is a Business Administration and Finance graduate from the University of Natal and has a Master of Science in Leadership from Northeastern University. He is a World Surfing Champion, an inductee in the Jewish and South African Sports Hall of Fame, the US Surfing Hall of Fame, and has been described as one of the greatest surfers of all time and one of the most influential surfers of the century (Surfer Magazine 1999). Shaun is a past board member and ambassador for Surfrider Foundation, the world's largest environmental group dedicated to protecting the world's oceans, waves and beaches and he received the SIMA Environmentalist of the Year Award in 2002. He is a past board member of Santa Barbara Boys and Girls club and is an ambassador for Boys to Men, a youth mentoring organization. Shaun currently lives with his wife and son in Santa Barbara, California and still finds time to chase the perfect wave.An Attitude of Commitment and PositivityShaun talks about the influence of positive values on success in life and business based on his own experiences of overcoming seemingly insurmountable challenges, in and out of the surf. An attitude of Commitment and Positivity is the basis for his unique empowering business philosophy based on his “Surfer's Code – 12 Simple Lessons for Riding through Life“. Shaun frequently speaks internationally and he has inspired and touched the hearts of audiences as large as 3,000 people. He has shared the stage with renowned thought leaders including Sir Richard Branson and Malcolm Gladwell, and he has inspired corporations like General Motors, Cisco, Price Waterhouse, Google, Gap, Patagonia, PWC, Sasol, Disney, Primedia, Sonos, Dermalogica, Investec, MTN and Adcock Ingram.

Laird is famous for surfing the biggest waves in the world and is largely considered to be the influence behind a number of surfing innovations. From popularizing stand-up paddle boarding, inventing hydrofoil boarding, and tow-in surfing, Laird is easily a face on the Mount Rushmore of surfing. Surfer Magazine has labeled Laird as, “the sport's most complete surfer, displaying almost unnerving expertise in a multitude of disciplines, and flat out surfing's biggest, boldest, bravest, and the best big wave surfer in the world today, bar none.”We sat down and chatted with Laird about what living Without Compromise means to him and how he maintains his innovation and zest for trying new things in the water. Athletic Brewing has also partnered with Laird in creating Superfood Swell, a collaboration beer with Laird's Superfood, a refreshing tropical IPA. Big waves of mango collide with swells of pineapple and hints of coconut water to deliver a taste-bending brew that transports you to Hawaii's shores.Athletic Brewing Camper Giveaway!Sign up for the Athletic Brewing camping trailer giveaway here: https://athleticbrewing.com/pages/grand-giveawaySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Shaun Tomson is a South African professional surfer and former world champion, environmentalist, actor, author, and businessman. He has been listed among the top 10 surfers of the century, and was the 1977 World Surfing Champion.He is the author of the best-selling books “Surfer's Code” and “The Code: The Power of “I Will“, and the writer and producer of the award-winning documentary film Bustin' Down the Door. Shaun is a Business Administration and Finance graduate from the University of Natal and has a Master of Science in Leadership from Northeastern University. He is a World Surfing Champion, an inductee in the Jewish and South African Sports Hall of Fame, the US Surfing Hall of Fame, and has been described as one of the greatest surfers of all time and one of the most influential surfers of the century (Surfer Magazine 1999). Get in touch with Alex: alex@alexmacphail.co.zahttps://twitter.com/AlexMacPhail1https://www.linkedin.com/in/flyingmogulwww.alexmacphail.co.za

Laird is famous for surfing the biggest waves in the world and is largely considered to be the influence behind a number of surfing innovations. From popularizing stand-up paddle boarding, inventing hydrofoil boarding, and tow-in surfing, Laird is easily cemented on the Mount Rushmore of surfing. Surfer Magazine has labeled Laird as, “the sport's most complete surfer, displaying almost unnerving expertise in a multitude of disciplines, and flat out surfing's biggest, boldest, bravest, and the best big wave surfer in the world today, bar none.”We sat down for a chat with Laird about what living Without Compromise means to him and how he maintains his innovation and zest for trying new things in the water. Athletic Brewing has also partnered with Laird in creating Superfood Swell, a collaboration beer with Laird's Superfood, a refreshing tropical IPA. Big waves of mango collide with swells of pineapple and hints of coconut water to deliver a taste-bending brew that transports you to Hawaii's shores.Learn more about and order Superfood Swell here.

Há quem ache que isso não passa de cosmética, mas se hoje desfilam pelas praias pranchas das mais variadas cores e decorações, é porque muita história rolou desde os primórdios do surf.Lá no começo, os havaianos não decoravam suas canoas e pranchas. No máximo o nome do dono ou uma pequena arte na madeira que ocupava a área do bico. Isso era um sinal de respeito ao mar e seus perigos, segundo o que conta Ben Marcus, ex-editor da Surfer Magazine, em seu livro sobre a história das pranchas de surf. Mal sabiam eles que, ironicamente, séculos depois as pranchas virariam verdadeiros outdoors.A tradição permaneceu até o início da produção de pranchas em massa, quando começaram a surgir alguns logos de fabricantes. Mas foi só alguns anos depois da Segunda Guerra Mundial que isso começou a mudar definitivamente. A ideia de decorar pranchas com adesivos surgiu em 1952, quando o shaper Dale Velzy se inspirou na onda de customização dos carros hot rods. Numa sacada comercial, ele criou decalques que podiam ser aplicados com água nas pranchas.Desde então a arte da escultura se fundiu à arte da pintura, traduzindo o espírito do tempo na estética das pranchas de surf. E é sobre essa relação artística que temos com o equipamento, que Carol Bridi, Rapha Tognini e Junior Faria conversam neste episódio do Surf de Mesa. É só dar o play aqui pra se inspirar com toda essa história...

February 2022, life takes me to Kauai, HI for a nice vacation stay in the North Shore. Few weeks prior to arrival I do a quick brainstorm session on who might be in the Hawaiian Garden Isle that could be a great guest for my podcast, maybe 15 seconds into my brainstorm session I thought  "wait isn't Billy Hamilton from Kauai?!"A quick internet search provided a  phone number for Bill. I left a voicemail and 24 hours later I was speaking to the man himself, the legend, The Matador.A date and hour was set and I had an interview with one of the most influential surfers of any generation. Surfer Magazine in 1985 mentioned BH in an article as one of "25 Surfers Whose Surfing Changed The Sport" as referenced on EOS  https://eos.surf/ Unfortunately, Billy and I had some time constraints, we had an hour and change to talk months worth of surfing history, surfboard design and personal surf anecdotes. I had to cherry pick carefully what we were to talk about, what topics would my audience prefer to hear?, what questions would lead to interesting and insightful answers from a surfing legend?The day came and I had a list of questions and topics as I usually do for my interviews and I knew the list was way too vast to conduct in an hour, so I opted anxiously, to just let the interview unfold and let it be. Well, my attempt to relax a bit and let the surf gods take care of business actually made me more stressed. I was to be dropped off at Billy's place by my party that consisted of my wife, our 7 month old baby and friends. The Crownovers sensed my tension and stress leading to the interview, because it was obvious. To give  context and justify my behaviors  to our non-surfing friends from the the Midwest who happen to be basketball fans, I told them I was about to interview the.....Kareem Abdul Jabbar of surfing, a legend of legends. They understood.Upon arrival, Billy welcomed me with plenty of aloha and an ice cold brewski, good to settle down and hit the record button. We had a good conversation that I hope you guys enjoy. I had my occasional brain fart and some language speed bumps but all in all, I am stoked with our interview. See you in da wata,2pTopics:BeginningsLongboards In The SixtiesShapers In His LifeThe Pivotal Times1966 World Championships  San DiegoNat Young and Magic SamSurfboards Hawaii- Stylist 1 and 2Longboards Fades OutSurf Culture/EtiquetteFuturistic InnovationThe TenShoutoutsBill Hamilton Book Coming End of 2022 Stay Tuned!!!!!!DONATIONS The Longboardarian Podcast:Paypal- tupicabrera@gmail.comContributors:www.sin-min.com10% discount on any order using code longboardarian.Free Shipping in the US on orders $50 and up!Venmo- tupi-cabreraThe Longboardarian Podcast Official Song- The Ilagan Sisters "Stokey Feel".

Tim Bessell loves his job. He combines lifelong surfing experience with expert craftsmanship to create some of the best custom surfboards in the world. Surfboard shapers and surfers alike, from all over the world, know the name, Tim Bessell. From world-class professionals to weekend warriors, ask anyone who knows him and they'll tell you the same thing: Tim is more than a shaper, he's an artist. History of Bessell Surfboards At a very young age, Tim Bessell was exposed to the infectious world of art by his mother. As A result, Tim gained an interest and appreciation for the sub-culture that would coincidentally influence and shape his future to come. Tim began his professional surfboard shaping career when he began working at Sunset Surfboards. By the age of thirteen, Tim began shaping surfboards from the beautiful town known as La Jolla, California. He was one of the youngest surfboard shapers in the industry, but he was already making a name for himself as a surfer and as a shaper in and around his home break of Windansea Beach in La Jolla, California. A Surfboard Shapers Journey Three years later Tim moved to Hawaii to prove he has what it takes to be a shaper on the North Shore. He began shaping custom surfboards for Lightning Bolt, one of Hawaii's premier surfboard manufacturers known for the infamous lightning gun shape of the 70's ridden by legendary Gerry Lopez. In fact, Tim Bessell would later become one of the few shapers allowed to manufacture surfboards under the Lightning Bolt name. After legitimizing himself as a shaper, Tim returned to San Diego, California to open Bessell Surfboards. By 1987, Bessell Surfboards had grown into one of the largest surfboard manufacturers in Southern California. Tim also made a name for himself as an artist, with exhibitions as far away as Japan. Tim branched off into the world of apparel when he started his own clothing line in 1992. He designed every item himself, and his unique touch of style was an instant hit. Tim even helped design styles for other clothing companies such as Hurley, T&C Hawaii, and Billabong. In 1997 Tim decided to focus once again on surfboards when he returned to the shaping room to reinvent Bessell Surfboards. He built primarily custom-shaped boards for surfers who demanded more than the typical cookie-cutter shapes typically offer. Tim's willingness to work individually with each customer has helped build a reputation few surfboard shapers can match. To date, Tim has produced over 46,000 surfboards. His boards have graced the covers of Surfer Magazine, Surfing Magazine, Beach Culture, and countless other surfing magazines. Many world-class surfers have ridden Bessell Surfboards including Peter King, Luke Egan, Jon Roseman, Glen Winton, Brad Gerlach, Vetea David, Ricky Irons, David MacAulay, Saxon Boucher, Debbie Melville Beacham, Ryder Mackey, Chris O'Rourke, Billy Choe, Simon Law, Juston Postin, David Eggers, Davie Miller, Richard Kenvin and more. Bessell Surfboards are currently sold throughout the world with distributors in Japan, South America, and Europe. If you're lucky enough to visit Tavarua Island, you'll notice Tim's trademark guns are standard equipment on the island. Wherever you end up, chances are there is someone riding a Bessell. Currently, Tim and his team at Bessell surfboards are starting many new exciting projects. These projects include Watershed Productions, a new film production company that is focusing on cutting-edge surf films. Most notably Tim Bessell has teamed up with the Warhol Foundation to reconnect the much-forgotten love that Andy Warhol had for surfing and the surfing counter-culture. “How I Met Andy”, is a short film that tells the story of how Tim met Andy Warhol and why his artistic inspiration never left him and how eventually this became the "Bessell Warhol Project.” In this project, Tim has created an extensive collection of surfboards with licensed Warhol art imposed on his signature surfboard shapes. This has created an international buzz once again and many of these boards can be found in art galleries and collector homes all over the world. With the love for shaping boards Tim gained when he was thirteen combined with the experience, inspiration, and reputation he has gained along the way, Bessell Surfboards remains one of the top custom surfboard manufacturers in the world.

Russell Holliday is a dedicated surf and lifestyle photographer published by the likes of Surfer Magazine and Surfline. On this episode we talk about his upbringing on the California coast, how he got his start and the future of photography.Hosted by Seager Co-Founders Case Anderson, Mattson Smith and Elliott Shaw.Produced by Eli PaulEdited by Dylan LeschA Seager Company Production | www.seagerco.comSpecial thanks to Sailaway Coffee and Palmetto energy

Joining us on the show is the founder and CEO of The Inertia, Zach Weisberg. The Inertia is a new media platform that has emerged as the definitive digital voice of surfing and the outdoors.In this episode, Zach and I relived our experience in Kelly Slater's surf ranch in central California for an event called Making Waves- a premium event at Kelly Slater's Surf Ranch in Central California. It was an intimate retreat of investors, entrepreneurs, and service providers from the LA Tech Startup Community sponsored by Hunt Club, Crosscut Ventures, Fenwick & West, Artium, & Pacific Western Bank.We dove into how the Surf Ranch "created the conditions for the magic" and how the power of imagination combined with follow-through is the key for bringing new businesses into market, with the Surf Ranch being one of many examples.We also press rewind and survey Zach's early career, where he worked as a freelance journalist for The New York Times, Esquire, his time as online editor at Surfer Magazine - the seminal print publication- from 2007 through 2010, plus a fascinating story on why he left Surfer Magazine to found The Inertia in September 2010.Zach also completed the MBA Program at USC Marshall School of Business, and Zach shares an unexpected insight about an important lesson he learned at USC that was deeply insightful, and useful- that relationships are the key.This show has a lot to offer for anyone interested in surfing, story telling, online communities, the Los Angeles Tech Community, and moreKey Takeaways:Surf Ranch discussion around the whole experience from going to the venue to actually ride the wavesJack Dangermond - above the line (context vs. content) conceptEducation background in USCEarlier experience in Journalism at NY TimesImpact of surfing on Zach's careerWhat is "The Inertia" and the idea behind the voiceTransformation from idea to realityEpisode Quotes:"I'd like to create that sort of magic and opportunities like that for other people too, the fact that the surf ranch exists and it was built. Anyone who goes through there is leaving. Happier, they're leaving feeling better. They're leaving, feeling fulfilled. They're leaving thinking what the possibilities might be. How could they translate that into their own life? What plays to make that kind of impact. And it's so just kind of got me sitting, like how can I help create magic like that in this world? That's my biggest takeaway was. And strive for that. Try to, because that was not a possibility, not very long ago, but now it is." - Zach Weisberg"I feel that those are often the most exciting time when you're making a pretty big change. That also in my view is kind of a fun zone to live in, and maybe not constantly, but that's when you would learn a lot, you question a lot what's going on and you make some big decisions and you see how they shake out.""An insight that one of my mentors, duke stump, quotes frequently is that we can't create the magic but we can create the conditions for the magic. And that's definitely what the surf ranch has achieved, are the conditions for the magic." - Kurt Daradics"Jack Dangermond, my former boss, over at Esri had that idea of living above the line and above the line is having context and below the line is having content. And he would talk about that frequently and say that part of the reason for his success is he would always try to sort of step back and look at the big picture and not get so caught up in the automatic stimulus-response function, but try to have some space" - Kurt Daradics Links Mentioned:Kurt's TwitterKurt's InstagramKurt's LinkedInKurt's newsletterRate the podcastZach's LinkedInZach's InstagramZach's TwitterThe Inertia's InstagramThe Inertia's Website

Jim Kempton spent years on the Quiksilver Crossing with Kelly Slater and others, seeking undiscovered waves around the planet. Decades previous in the 70's, he was the editor of SURFER Magazine. And today, he is President of the California Surf Museum in Oceanside California.  On July 6th he is publishing his third book, "Women on Waves - A Cultural History of Surfing: From Ancient Goddesses and Hawaiian Queens to Malibu Movie Stars and Millennial Champions. You can find it wherever books are sold. Jim has crafted a career for himself from some of surfing's most coveted dream jobs, and this episode of The Wire Podcast is one of our favorites.  Enjoy.

Scott and David celebrate 200 episodes with merch, relearning how to pop-up, celebrating Scott's little known filmmaking history, cancelling Genghis Khan, predicting Filipe Toledo's future, and reframing Surfer Magazine's biblical status. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He is a surfer, a scientist, and a Native Hawaiian, he earned his PhD at the University of California were he studied bio technology, bio engineering and chemistry . His work focuses on ocean conservation and sustainability. One of his best-known projects is the Surfer Biome Project, where he studied the microbiome of surfers around the world. he currently studies coral health at the University of Hawaii at Hilo. He is an ambassador for the Save the Waves Coalition and several other ocean conservation non-profit organizations. He has been profiled in several surfing outlets, including  Surfer Magazine and The Surfer's Journal  and many others , He is Cliff Kapono!Follow Cliff on Instagram www.instagram.com/cliff_kaponoFollow The Aloha Hour on Instagram for BTS photos and video of upcoming guests www.instagram.com/the_aloha_hour

He is a sponsored professional surf and wave photographer, In 2010, he became a staff photographer with Surfer Magazine, and became the magazine's senior staff photographer when he was only 25 years old. His work has appeared in magazines like Sports Illustrated, National Geographic, ESPN the Magazine, and in advertisements for companies from Billabong to Chanel. His professional career has taken him to Indonesia, Tahiti, Hawaii, Japan, California, Australia and Hong Kong, and for clients like Lulu Lemon, Chanel, Iron Man Triathlon, Red Bull, RVCA and many others... A seriously talented photographer and now businessman, we delve deep Into how Zak got to where he Is and his plans for the future.Be sure to follow Zak on Instagram: www.Instagram.com/zaknoyleFollow Us to see more behind the scenes video, photos and for updates on upcoming guests:www.Instagram.com/the_aloha_hour

World Surf League SVP of Tours & Competition, former Championship Tour surfer, and all-around legend Pat O'Connell breaks down the highlights and takeaways from the WSL Countdown events. They discuss Italo Ferreira, Kelly Slater, Tyler Wright, and the athletes who stood out in the offseason contests in Australia, Europe, Brazil, and Surf Ranch. Pat and Dave then talk about the end of an era with Surfer Magazine closing, Michael Tomson's passing, Gabriel Medina's under-the-radar offseason, and what surfers look primed to contend in the 2021 season. Finally, in the “Time Machine” segment, they imagine who would have won the 1998 World Title under the tour's new format. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jon Wayne Freeman is a guy who has set a new boundary within the surf genre called "Surf Comedy".  To me this is what surfing and riding waves is about, FUN and not taking life so seriously, making the most of riding waves and enjoying the ocean to relive us of everyday life.  Jon has made something of his Instagram videos and posts to express this and we can all identify with him.  Jon talks about how he hooked up with Kook of the Day and also how he collaborated with Surfer Magazine to create a mini series called The Ultra Core Surf Hour.  Check it out. Follow him on Instagram (see link below) Ultra Core Surf Hour @jonathanwaynefreeman Kook of the Day

Shaun Tomson started, managed and sold two multi-million dollar clothing brands – Instinct in the 1980's and Solitude (co-founded with his wife Carla) in the 1990's. He is the author of the best-selling books “Surfer's Code” and “The Code: The Power of “I Will“, and the writer and producer of the award-winning documentary film Bustin' Down the Door. Shaun is a Business Administration and Finance graduate from the University of Natal and has a Master of Science in Leadership from Northeastern University. He is a World Surfing Champion, an inductee in the Jewish and South African Sports Hall of Fame, the US Surfing Hall of Fame, and has been described as one of the greatest surfers of all time and one of the most influential surfers of the century (Surfer Magazine 1999). Shaun is a past board member and ambassador for Surfrider Foundation, the world's largest environmental group dedicated to protecting the world's oceans, waves and beaches and he received the SIMA Environmentalist of the Year Award in 2002. In this episode, Shaun shares the tragic story of losing his firstborn Matthew.  He shares a magnificent story on the power of healing and how his family was able to find grace to move forward and eventually adopt their new son, Luke.  The meaning of Luke brings "light, and that is exactly what he has done for their family.   In his motivating work called The CODE, Shaun instructs employees or family members to write down their own 12-line CODE. More specifically, each employee is given 30 minutes to write down 12 “I will” statements that serve as mantras in the organizational context. After all, employees have finished their personal CODE's, they are read aloud to the entire group. In addition, employees are instructed to pick their most meaningful “I will” statement that Shaun aggregates into one summary list. Upon completion, Shaun reads all of the statements aloud and notes any pertinent themes that cut across the employees in the exercise. Shaun completes the exercise by informing employees that the CODE is a tool to help them with their organizational lives. It serves to keep them accountable to their best selves at work and beyond. You can follow all of his work at www.shauntomson.com where you can learn about all of his work and contact him to have him speak at your event.  He is launching virtual keynotes and I would highly encourage you to contact him if you're interested.

Marlon joins the team, Mexican coaching project, Spanglishness, Wright whales, WSL buys NLand, Pat O'Connell as new WSL commissioner, Surfer Magazine gets sold and the Stab awards, plus: is it possible to have too much volume, my first twin fin, how to put your board on the roof and what to watch.