KookCast: Surf Education

One of the most positive and optimistic of surfers, he will help you see light in the darkness and find a wave during a flat spell. An epic surfer and great friend, Coach Chris is claiming he's probably surfed the smallest of waves and biggest with episode 111's guest, Tom Casse.

We recently did an episode about getting caught inside, and it can be an annoying, arduous, and stressful situation...but have you ever been caught outside? You know, when the waves are pumping and somehow you underestimated the ocean and got yourself out the back only to then realize you should NOT be out there? It's TERRIBLE. Tune in kooks, it's happened to us all.

Doug Milstein is back on the show to talk about a surf trip to Costa Rica gone terribly wrong.

In this episode, Coach Chris and Coach Evan discuss why we almost always coach our students one-on-one and not in groups. Other surf instructors have asked us, "why?" with a puzzled look, business focused minds made their case for why we should teach groups and maximize our profits, students have begged us to let their friends join us for a session, but we refuse. This episode explains why.

One of the best surf sessions Coach Chris & Coach Evan have ever had didn't happen without one hell of an adventure before & after. This isn't our version though. In this episode, Coach Chris talks with Captain Dave on the phone to hear his perspective on the chain of events that led to us scoring the best session of our lives. Soon enough we're going to get the whole crew of boys that scored it with us to tell you the TRUE version of this story, for now, enjoy this little teaser from our kooky Captain Dave

Anxiety in surfing is a real thing. Between the waves and the crowd, what's meant to be a pleasant and spiritual experience can transform you into a nervous wreck real fast. Tune in this week to hear Coach Chris and Coach Evan's thoughts on dealing with your anxiousness and finding your peace.

Chad has a lot of great things to say, but the reason we had him as a guest on Kookcast is so you can hear more about his stand up technique. It is wacky, wild, seemingly off kilter, yet somehow maintains balance, but bite your tongue before you say anything negative because when you hear Chad's story your excuses for not surfing will be dim compared to his positive and perseverant light.

This week Coach Evan and Coach Chris get into one of their favorite topics to discuss...paddling technique, and the three ways you should aim to improve it.

Another seaside chat coming at ya. Only surfers are gonna be able to listen to this one because we are damn close to the oceans edge...luckily our type like that kind of background noise, yeeeew.

It may sound like a contradiction, but the secret to speed and efficiency is slow motion practice, and a focus on good technique. In this episode, Coach Chris and Coach Ev talk about all the ways in which you can slow down in order to speed up. Enjoy

Well we don't know! That's why we had Jenna Menen on the show to help us answer a few questions on the topic. A great listen for any pregnant surfers, and even their spouses. Jenna gives us some insight and a positive outlook to being a surfer while you're pregnant.

Tune in and celebrate our 100th episode anniversary with us! We're remembering how it all started, the good times, our favorite episodes, and of course announcing the winners of our contest! This is the episode where we announce the two lucky people who we'll award a year long membership to thesurfcontinuum.com ! yeeew ! Big thanks to all our listeners !

This week we're officially releasing an episode we pre-released on YouTube about getting caught inside (check it out on youtube if you wanna watch the surf with us as we recorded this episode). Also, there's only a few days left to leave us a review on the Apple Podcast directory for a chance to win a membership to the soon to be launched Surf Continuum membership site! Last day to submit your review is May 8th!! Yeeew good luck!

Soft tops are taking over the world! While we recognize their place in surfing and what they offer, be wary of your surfing getting stuck on a plateau if you depend on it for too long. In this episode, Coach Chris and Coach Evan have a discussion on when's the right time to ride one, and when you need to ditch the foamie.

A close friend, epic surfer, and one of the best surf instructors you'll have the pleasure of training with, John Angiulo is character in more ways than one and there's no doubt you're going to enjoy this exchange of memories and surf philosophies.

Coach Chris and Coach Ev hop on the phone to record and talk about what it means to them to be a surfer.

"I've had many requests from listeners over the years to flip the show around and have someone interview me, Coach Chris, for an episode of KookCast...I never liked the idea of being in the hot seat myself, but I guess it just took the right circumstances! Paul Maddison, Surf Continuum student and host of the podcast, Secret Famous asked me to be to be a guest on his show. Since Paul is such a rad dude, I couldn't say no. This week on the KookCast, it's me! (Copped straight from the Secret Famous podcast!)"

Let's lighten the mood a bit by talking about 3 (kooky) surfing misconceptions. This was a fun one for us to dig into ! Hope you enjoy it too. Stay safe. Stay well. Stay HOME! We're going to get through this together.

"A favorite kind of episode. Just doing my thing, out surfing in the line-up and next thing I know I'm sitting next to Skip Frye, and he wants to be on KookCast! What an honor to have a chance to chat with a legend of our sport. If you're not familiar, do yourself a favor and check out the video of Skip surfing in the link below from Matt Warshaw's Encyclopedia of Surfing" - Coach Chris Encyclopedia of Surfing: Skip Frye

If you follow @kookslams or @kookoftheday on instagram then you know damn well a majority of the kookiest moments happen when people are going in or getting out of the water. It's actually easy to avoid if you're an observant and aware surfer, but if not there stands a good chance that some sneaky surfer is going to catch your kooky moment on camera. Tune in for a few tips to avoid your next @kookslams disaster.

It's all in the title. This up and coming pro surfer is one of the most epic dudes, and he absolutely RIPS! Tune in to hear a little background about the El Salvadorian dark horse who is all but guaranteed to cause some serious upsets on the WQS tour, and we'll be so happy to see it. Bryan's attitude is one of humility and gratitude, he has a great coach (Marcelo Castellanos) in his corner, and he's definitely gaining fans as he goes. I'm sure you'll be rooting for him too after this episode. Yew !

When you do anything for a long time you start to pick up some tricks that make your endeavor of that thing a little easier, more efficient, pleasant etc. Obviously Coach Chris and Coach Evan are long time surfers, so in this episode they're sharing nine of their favorite hacks they've picked up on the way.

An episode for the books! Marcelo is a pro level surf coach from El Salvador who founded the Puro Surf Academy and his formula, "The Three Circles of Power" to help people improve their performance on the wave. While Coach Chris and Coach Ev are usually more focused on the fundamentals of surfing and how you use them to position yourself and catch waves, Marcelo's method addresses your technique once you're riding. Get out your notepads, this is killer episode that's gonna make you a better surfer.

Do you often catch a chill out in the water? Well you're listening to the right guys today, because Coach Chris and Coach Evan are always battling the cold and they've figured out some ways to last a little longer during a cold session. Stay warm kooks! Yeww!

Our dedicated listeners are gonna be amped on this episode...We got Brother Cole back on the show to finish his busted ear drum story that got cut off the first time he was on as our guest (episode 72 "Two Wave Hold Downs with Cole Olson"). If you were bummed to miss out on that story, fret no more! We got it right here.

Following up on our last episode (along with special guest/co-host Cole), here's a few ways to know that your surfboard is too small.

Is your surfboard too big for you? But how do you know? Join us as we discuss. You'll have to excuse the quality of the audio this week! Brother Cole joined us on this episode and we had to make due with two mic's between the three of us.

In this episode, Coach Chris and Coach Evan dive into the topic of positioning yourself in the ocean so you can be a more seasoned surfer, with a more calculated approach to your session.

A semi-ironic, kind of serious, but mostly joking list of qualifying characteristics that make up a true surfer with returning guest, Erik Schwab. https://www.saltyvisionz.com

What a good topic, and if you haven't thought about it, you ought to. Pace is one of those subtle and infrequently discussed topics that can secretly make-or-break your sessions. Mindfulness and consideration of your pace will help get the most possible out of your surf sessions because we all know how valuable time in the water is. Join Coach Chris and Coach Ev as they help you begin to explore some considerations regarding your pace.

This week's guest is a close friend of The Surf Continuum...Adam Mar, designer, shop owner, and surfer, it'd be a shock to show up to the beach in the morning and not find AM already out there getting a session in before opening up his epic little shop. If you're ever on the east end of Long Island, make sure you make a stop at his place in Montauk and see what a designer on the way up looks like.

Coach Chris and Coach Ev talking about getting pitted! Every surfer dreams about the tube, but what about the first time it ever happened to you? Your favorite surf coaches sit down to chat about theirs. If that doesn't deserve a "YEEEEWW" we don't know what will. Thanks Scott for this episodes inspiration.

This week on KookCast we have Paul Farnham as our guest. Learn a little bit from the man who almost never misses a dawn patrol, (except for a 12 year hiatus), or the second hiatus he took from surfing to battle (and defeat!) cancer. This week's guest is a true warrior, but you can't tell from an outside glance. He's humble, keeps to himself, and paddles out for his daily dose of waves before most have even rolled over to slap the snooze button for the first time of the morning. Enjoy !

You already know this...it's pretty easy to find a reason NOT to go surfing. In this episode, Coach Chris and Coach Evan are covering some common excuses surfers use to pass on a session and hopefully show you why your excuses aren't good enough! Enjoy, yew!

With a passion for surfing and name like "Armstrong", it'd be a shame if this week's guest didn't live up to her name. Fortunately that's not the case at all. If anything you'll finish this episode with a little extra inspiration to endure through hardship and find your own strength. We're going on record, Annie is a power house and we all have a lot to learn from the way she approaches life.

Don't matter if these sound reasonable or out of this world, the following three notions are myths. Thank goodness for KookCast or else you might've gone astray !

We put "Uncle" Ricky in the hot seat this week. Get ready for a ride across all kinds of surf topics because your two hosts and their guest are getting loose and telling truths.

It's an episode of firsts, and this one is all about surfboards. Tune in as Coach Chris and Coach Evan reminisce about their very first surfboard, which leads them to remember other "first" surfboards, like their first custom surfboard, or their first surfboard ever shaped. Enjoy, yew !

Coach Chris and Coach Ev explore a few ways you can get better at surfing without getting in the ocean and actually surfing (which of course is the best way to get better at surfing). Have your own technique, or way of getting better at surfing when you can't get down to the beach? Write in and let us know! Yew!

It's been a long while we've wanted to get this weeks guest on the show, and it finally happened totally unplanned. Heading to our favorite sunset spot, our good friend Cole was already sitting there enjoying the view. We were just sitting there chatting as we mic'd up and figured, why wait for the "right" time to start recording?

Aren't We all a little bit delusional? Coach Chris and Coach Evan explore the many ways surfers attempt to delude themselves and others about their ability...among other things. Tune in then write in to let us know which delusion you frequently resort to, perhaps without even realizing it!

Coach Chris sits down with Doug Morro to hear about his journey so far with surfing. Just over a year in it feels as though he knows less now than when he started and we explore why that's just great.

"The Messy Middle" is a phrase and book coined by author, Scott Belsky. It's all about helping you navigate your way through the hardest and most important part of any bold endeavor...like surfing. Coach Chris and Coach Evan offer their take on Belsky's concept as it pertains to any student of surfing and discuss a few tips on how to deal with the messy middle of surfing.

Here's the story. Paul parks his RV next to Coach Chris. Coach Chris notices said rig and its driver. They share a surf. Coach Chris introduces himself and invites himself inside to record an episode for KookCast. The rest is recorded. Enjoy.

It's true, we hear it so often from a supporting mom, dad, friend etc to their partner that just finished their first surf lesson... "did you stand up?!" as if that's the most important aspect about surfing. Tune in to Coach Chris and Coach Evan dispelling a major surfing misconception, that surfing is all about standing up.

Coach Chris sits down with Vogue's Negar Mohammadi to listen to her "Sex in the City" influenced take on reading waves. Next time you loose a wave you thought was the one, don't sweat it. There's plenty of waves in the sea.

Coach Chris and Coach Evan talking about a favorite topic. Finishes. Maybe one of the most ignored aspects of surfing by beginners, if you're bailing, jumping, or willingly falling over...you're doing it wrong. Tune in and get a couple tips on completing your ride properly and cultivating a characteristic of a truly great surfer.

This week I posted up in the shade with my buddy Drew Blauschild to record an episode. Just cruising the beach between sessions and Drew was chilling hard taking photos of the crew surfing. Seemed like a good time to mic us both up. Tune in under the shade and in front of some epic waves as we chat about learning to surf, and be sure to check thesurfcontinuum.com/beachlife to see a few of the pics that came from that session.

What could it be...Coach Chris' pet peeve. Nose dives ? Tardiness ? Getting pushed into waves ? Tune in and find out what really gets under Coach Chris' skin.

Hey rippers, we have Alexis Miller on the show this week and she's the perfect guest to get you feeling all pumped up and ready to surf. She has a great learn to surf journey story that she began by diving in head first. Biggest take away from this weeks episode is, if you want it, you can have it. Yew !