Ep.16
Tom Curren
The stylist on his foray into professional surfing, his proudest moments, commercialism, The Search, the California waves that shaped him, surfboard design, and his biggest inspirations.
Category: Podcast
SOUNDINGS
Hosted by Jamie Brisick, offering in-depth conversations with the most compelling people in surfing.
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Ep.15
Mason Ho
The magnetic freesurfer on manifestation, picking reef out of his teeth, hanging with Tom Curren, surfing IQ and the tour education, music, transitioning from landing airs at his home break to surfing big waves, and growing up as part of the Ho surfing dynasty.
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Ep.14
Dibi Fletcher
The Fletcher family matriarch on what fuels her endlessly-inspired disposition, watching her sons pit themselves against nature, the virtues of being fearless, challenging social norms, and what excites her about technology.
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Ep.13
Nathan Fletcher
The charger on the dance between grief and greatness, the evolution of professional surfing, nonconformity, and his heaven-sent wave at Teahupoo.
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Ep.12
Paul Theroux
The bestselling author on self-discovery, escaping your roots, the multifarious ways in which we relate to the world around us, the surf-travel connection, freedom, and working in the service of your passion.
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Ep.11
Brian Keaulana
The waterman on “designing danger” as a Hollywood stuntman, eschewing labels, training for wipeouts, the aloha spirit, the visceral connection between fear and enlightenment, and his family’s Westside legacy.
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Ep.10
Paz Lenchantin
The bassist for rock band Pixies on the surf-music connection, minimalism, the symbiosis between growth and tragedy, and finding forms of expression—on stage and in the water.
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Ep.9
Kelly Slater
The most accomplished surfer ever on omens, the virtues of being vulnerable, his odyssey through fame, what the future looks like in midlife, and where to find inspiration after redefining the pinnacles of performance.
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Ep.8
Laird Hamilton
The definitive waterman on his adrenaline-junkie beginnings, his Millennium Wave, and more.
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Ep.7
Mike D
The Beastie Boy on how he found his way to surfing, risk-taking, and the making of “Sabotage.”
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Ep.6
Dave Parmenter
The surfer-shaper-writer-critic on surfing “then” versus “now,” and how to keep riding waves interesting in mid-life and beyond.
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Ep.5
Emi Erickson
The charger on the possibility of a big-wave gene, the joys of the single-fin gun, and sexism in the lineup.
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Ep.4
Dane Reynolds
The electric freesurfer on the benefits of irony and self-deprecation, being recognized in the grocery store, and more.
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Ep.3
Thad Ziolkowski
The award-winning author on surfing and addiction, the double-edged nature of the surfing life, and meditation.
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Ep.2
Tony Alva
The Dogtowner on the surf-skate connection, the power of the “I am going to crush you” spirit, and knock-kneed style.
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Ep.1
Stephanie Gilmore
The seven-time world champ on making the jump from high-school straight to the world tour, Snapper Rocks etiquette, and more.