Surf Splendor

This episode originally aired August 26, 2013. From working with Gerry Lopez during the Lightning Bolt era to co-founding one of the 5 major surfwear brands to abandoning the surf industry to practice law, Tom Parrish is one surfing’s most mysterious figures. He solidified his legacy with the iconic boards he crafted during the 70’s but then disappeared … Continue reading "068 – The Untold Story of Tom Parrish (Rebroadcast)" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kassia Meador perfectly melds form and function in surfing. In my visualization of the sport, she represents the ideal style of wave riding. Always charismatically poised, photogenic in every frame, Kassia exudes aesthetic appeal. She grew in Los Angeles, began surfing at Malibu as a young teenager and her surf career has allowed her to travel … Continue reading "067 – Kassia Meador: KASSIA + SURF" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With 5 consecutive lay days at the Pipe Masters, David & Scott take the opportunity to dissect the controversial trials event, rounds 1 & 2, and the unbelievable free surf session that took place 10 minutes after they called off the event. Tons of drama has unfolded, some featuring Bruce Irons, Jamie O’Brien, Pancho Sullivan, … Continue reading "066 – Mid Pipe Masters Analysis" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Humble, ambitious, persistent, and still charging big waves in his early sixties, few people are more qualified to give insight into competitive big-wave surfing than Gary Linden. In today’s episode of Surf Splendor, Gary talks about his early days helping pioneer Todos Santos, spending decades building surfboards, judging on the ASP, and orchestrating the advent … Continue reading "065 – Gary Linden: The Big Wave World Tour" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode of Surf Splendor, David and Scott break down the upcoming Pipe Masters event and the recent report of the ASP operating at a $30 million loss. Yikes! From the forecast, to the trialists, the injuries, and all the rumors swirling around The Rock, we’ve got the full scoop. Enjoy! Shout-Out to Edgar … Continue reading "064 – Pipeline Preview: Surf News, December 2, 2014" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode of Surf Splendor, photographer Todd Glaser tells about his path from humble beginnings to traveling the world with Kelly Slater on behalf of Surfer Magazine. Todd also share his thoughts on the art and business of surf photography, the modern media landscape, and of course we chat about the world title race … Continue reading "063 – Todd Glaser: The Art & Business of Surf Photography" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode of Surf News, David and Scott catch up on the incredible event that was first jewel of the Triple Crown, Kelly Slater’s announcement about being a brand ambassador, electrified shark nets, Davo’s DUI, and Dane Reynold’s retiring Marine Layer. Plenty of hard facts and a bit of gossip, right now on Surf … Continue reading "062 – Surf News, November 18, 2014" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#TOURNOTES! It’s the dessert course after every ‘CT event. We’ve been hyping the series since it launched nearly 2 years. David even makes a cameo in the very first episode! (Scroll down to the very first video on this page to see). The video series is produced by the incomparable Peter King. With 52 episodes and … Continue reading "061 – #TOURNOTES with Peter King" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Kelly “Jedi-Mind-Trapping” Gabby and Mick? These two podcasters think so! What is the Titan of Mavericks, and who? Is Scott endangering people’s lives by surfing leashless? Will Quiksilver be around in 12 months? All the answers will be revealed and you’ll learn how to avoid getting punched in the head! So much surf talk … Continue reading "060 – Surf News, November 4, 2014" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For today’s episode of Surf Splendor we bring you conversation with the limber, graceful, and innovative goofy footed pro surfer who inspired and partially defined my surfing identity in the mid 90’s through early 2000’s. He pioneered the Alley Oop and the backflip. He ranked 6th place on the World Championship Tour in 1999, just … Continue reading "059 – Timmy Curran" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While watching the final of the Rip Curl Pro, David and Scott discuss the highs and lows of the event. They then continue the debate about the decreasing market influence of the professional freesurfer, where David provides a social media popularity analysis. David then unearths Scott’s very first episode of Surfer Magazine’s “In The Line … Continue reading "058 – Surf News, October 20, 2014" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we chat about the evolution of one man’s career; about growing up surfing in Southern California, how designing The Endless Summer poster led to him working with The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. He tells us about being headhunted by John Severson, skiing in Mammoth with Dora, and how all art is a derivative … Continue reading "057 – John Van Hamersveld" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David & Scott discuss Kelly Slater’s wave pool, trespassing through private property to surf, John John’s mastery in France, the world title scenarios, Dukes and Kooks and much more! INTRO AND CATCH UP Kelly explains Outerknown. Link to article. Brad Domke getting pitched! THE QUIK PRO FRANCE Watch John John put together a 19.90 heat … Continue reading "056 – Surf News, October 7, 2014" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our 2nd and final installment, Mickey Munoz tells us about his work stunt doubling for Sandra Dee in the film Gidget. We then have a discussion about his involvement with Surftech and the concerns of overseas surfboard manufacturing. Mickey closes our interview by proposing a theory about time travel and potentially discovering the Fountain … Continue reading "055 – Mickey Munoz: Part 2" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back! In the midst of this “Gabriel the villain” controversy, Gabe runs over 2 people at Lowers and then Chris Ward’s daughter, Malia, pushes Gabe off a wave! We then recap the Hurley Lowers Pro including the ASP’s (soon to be the WSL) attempt to fine Jordy $50,000 for wearing a Red Bull hat. … Continue reading "054 – Surf News, September 23, 2014" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In part 1 of 2, Mickey unpacks his adolescence growing up in Malibu with shaping pioneers Joe Quigg and Matt Kivlin. He then tells us about the very first time he saw Phil Edwards and how Mickey Dora helped define his own personal code of ethics. And sursprisingly, Mickey also shares his insight into modern … Continue reading "053 – Mickey Munoz: Part 1" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Scott catch up on listener feedback and emails, mainly regarding hatemail directed towards Scott’s opinion about Gabe Medina playing the role of the villain in the ASP. They then cover the attempt to ban SUP’s in Hawaii, Scott’s performance at the Surfaid Malibu Cup, Kelly’s two new business ventures, Must-See Moments, Dukes and … Continue reading "052 – Surf News, September 10, 2014" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Scott catch up about their respective Hurricane Marie sessions, Scott campaigns for Gabriel Medina to play the role of the “Bad Guy” of the WCT, and the they discuss why Cape Fear was better as a movie than a surf contest (awesome try though, Red Bull. Keep ’em coming). Plus so much more. … Continue reading "051 – Surf News, September 4, 2014" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Baffa, filmmaker known for Singlefin: Yellow and One California Day, has a new film entitled Bella Vita. The film follows surfer Chris Del Moro as he traces his family’s, and surfing’s, lineage through Italy. In this episode of Surf Splendor, we discuss the joy and pain of the film’s production, the changing media landscape, and … Continue reading "050 – Jason Baffa: Bella Vita" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2013 Dan Malloy embarked on a 700 mile bicycle trek along the California Coast. Along the way he worked with a variety of artisans, from farmers to knife makers, and occasionally stopped to surf. The journey is vividly brought to life through a photo journal and short documentary entitled, “Slow Is Fast”, which Dan … Continue reading "049 – Dan Malloy: Slow Is Fast" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Scott hail Tommy Carroll, applaud Luke Egan & Kelly Slater for bucking the man, plan a surf trip to North Korea, and much more! CATCHING UP You should watch Strange Rumblings in Shangra-La DIAMONDS IN THE DESERT NORTH KOREA SURF TRIPS Who’s going? Link to the article. SHARK WEEK! The tale of Submarine … Continue reading "048 – Surf News, August 13th, 2014" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joined by former 11 year ASP judge, Erik Krammer, we attempt to examine the successes and pitfalls of how we evaluate the act of surfing, while analyzing the controversial Jeffrey’s Bay heat between Jeremy Flores and Sebastian Zietz, Click here to read the article about Jeremy’s post-heat tantrum and the ASP’s fine and suspension. or the article on StabMag.com … Continue reading "047 – Judgment: JFlo vs. Seabass" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One year of Surf Splendor is in the books! Thank you all for being a part of this project. As a small token of celebration we present to you this bonus episode. Enjoy! Also, make sure to check out the 100 Wave Challenge Shaun Tomson takes the 100 Wave Challenge from Boys to Men on … Continue reading "046 – 1st Anniversary!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we welcome back surf photography icon Tony Roberts to hear his thoughts on the proliferation of GoPro cameras in the line-up, working with Sonny Miller, Following the Light, Dub-Step music, David’s delicate sensibilities, and oh so much more. Reach Tony Roberts at TonyRobertsPhoto.com and @TonyRobertsPhoto GET TO KNOW THIS WEEK’S CO-HOST, TONY ROBERTS WEBLAND … Continue reading "045 – Surf News with Tony Roberts for July 28, 2014" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Scales is joined by Tom Rezvan for a discussion about violence in surfing, pro surfers with STD’s, surfing naked, Huntington Beach’s finest surfers, and much more! GET TO KNOW THIS WEEK’S CO-HOST, REZZY! LISTENER EMAIL Is violence ever warranted? EOS’s page on Violence & Surfing THE HO KIDS SURFING NAKED ALLEN SARLO SUED FOR … Continue reading "044 – Surf News with Rezzy! for July 10, 2014" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Richard Graham discusses the founding of Surfing Magazine, his involvement in establishing the first international surf brands, and his new book The Ride, which documents the journey through a pivotal portion of surf history. Link to Richard’s Kickstarter page Footage of Bob McTavish from Fantastic Plastic Machine Link to Richard Graham’s Kickstarter Page Link to … Continue reading "043 – Richard Graham’s The Ride" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Scott discuss Fast Eddie’s threat to the ASP, Freddy P’s un-sewn wild oats, Webland, Duke & Kook and more! Gossip Hour Kelly in Pumas and Volcom Freddy P’s 10 Regrets Increased Shark Population Link to Time.com article Eddie Rothman’s Message for the ASP Eddie Rothman Da Hui leader from I Want My North … Continue reading "042 – Surf News for June 24, 2014" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Surf Splendor, we dissect the Sting surfboard and its design revolution during the mid 70s. Featuring interviews with Ben Aipa, Matt Calvani, Davey Smith, Skye Richard, and Roger Hinds, this episode was recorded at The Boardroom Show during the Icons of Foam Tribute to Ben Aipa where six shaping contestants were tasked … Continue reading "041 – Ben Aipa and the Sting" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode of Surf News, David and Scott begin by recapping The Boardroom Show. Scott then shares about a luncheon he attended in 2012 with Ricky Grigg and talks about his passing. The guys then lament the Women’s WCT, The Fiji Pro, and attempt to find a silver lining. The show wraps with Duke … Continue reading "040 – Surf News for June 6, 2014" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode of Surf Splendor, we dissect the board design and cultural revolution that was the …Lost Round Nose Fish 5’5″ x 19 1/4″. Featuring interviews with Matt “Mayhem” Biolos, Chris Ward, Cory Lopez, Chris Christenson, Mike Estrada, Kelly Connelly, and Hank Warner. This episode was recorded at The Boardroom Show, while documenting The Chunk … Continue reading "039 – 5’5″ x 19 1/4″, The Chunk of Foam Challenge" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode of Surf News, David and Scott discuss finless surfing, shark deterrent wetsuits, the Billabong Rio Pro, Dustin Barca’s bid for mayor, the Duke and Kook, and much more. Today’s episode was recorded at The Surfing Heritage & Culture Center in San Clemente. Also, check out our new Spotify playlists on our Music … Continue reading "038 – Surf News for May 13th, 2014" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Scales spends the hour with 3x Women’s Longboard Champion, Cori Schumacher. They discuss some of the challenges Cori faced as female professional surfing emerged in the mid 90s and how hypersexualization challenges the current growth of the sport. Visit Cori’s website, State of Flux at CoriSchumacher.com Cori’s recommended reading is: Cori’s recommended viewing: Out … Continue reading "037 – Cori Schumacher on the State of Women’s Surfing" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Scott discuss the Bells Beach event, the XXL awards, Sally Fitz & KFC, beer sponsors, Dukes & Kooks and much more! Recorded at the Surfing Heritage & Culture Center Opening Topics The Boardroom Show Sally Fitzgibbons for KFC Dane’s New Edit. Do you care? ASP Partner’s with Pacifico Fukishima Radiation Update from Kordory.TV … Continue reading "036 – Surf News, April 29, 2014" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Surfer’s Journal is the pinnacle of thoughtful, meticulously curated, writing and imagery within the surf world. The publication was founded in 1992 by Steve Pezman along with his wife Debbee, which with the addition of his 20 years publishing Surfer Magazine makes him the surf world’s most experienced publisher. In today’s episode of Surf … Continue reading "035 – Steve Pezman of The Surfer’s Journal" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recorded at the Surfing Heritage and Culture Center in San Clemente. David and Scott discuss the Otis Carey lawsuit, the Margaret River event, the XXL awards and much more. Opening Topics SUP Adventures in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, link to their website. Follow Mark Richards on Instagram Otis Carey Sues Surfing Life and Nathan Myers Link to … Continue reading "034 – Surf News, April 15th, 2014" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David sits down with Zach Weisberg to discuss his website The Inertia, its genesis and growth over the past 4 years, the importance of quality writing and the necessity of non-endemic sponsors in surf media. This is the article Zach published on SurferMag.com which incited his departure. Diversity in Surfing: We Need More of … Continue reading "033 – Zach Weisberg of The Inertia" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Scales and Scott Bass welcome Sean Mattison to discuss Kelly parting ways from Quiksilver, the life of Hobie Alter, Cape Fear, Margaret River, Gossip Hour, Duke & Kook and more! Kelly Slater Says Goodbye to Quiksilver What could Quiksilver possible offer Kelly at this point in his career? Does this signal something significant for … Continue reading "032 – Surf News, April 1st, 2014 with guest Sean Mattison" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh Martin discusses shaping surfboards, his father Terry, and the legacy of Martin Shapes with Hobie Surfboards. Roger Hall explains the Hot Curl Shaping Life Terry Martin from Donald Brink on Vimeo. Learn more about Josh Martin at MartinShapes.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Scott discuss their new asymmetrical surfboards, racism in surfing, Bangladeshi female surfers, and much more! Kelly’s Car Gets Vandalized Asymmetrical Boards by Donald Brink The Boardroom Icons of Foam Shaping Contest, Tribute to Ben Aipa This Week in Surf History Hollow Surfboards! Provided by the Encyclopedia of Surfing Hollow Surfboard from … Continue reading "030 – Surf News, March 18 2014 with David Scales and Scott Bass" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Special guest Paul Staurch joins us to discuss the 50th anniversary celebration of the Endless Summer. Then David Scales and Scott Bass discuss the Quiksilver Pro Snapper event: the successes, the shortcomings, the gossip, the drama, and the incredible surfing. Celebrating Bruce Brown and the 50th Anniversary of The Endless Summer The Quiksilver/Roxy Pro at … Continue reading "029 – Quiksilver Pro Snapper Recap, 2014" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re pleased to have special guest Johnny Kessel in studio today. He shares his harrowing story of being lost at sea just a few days ago! Then David and Scott discuss Carissa ripping, Jordy tripping, capsized boats, the ASP and much more. JOHNNY KESSEL Link to Johnny’s full story SO CAL PUMPS! STORMAGEDDON Surfline Feature … Continue reading "028 – Surf News, March 4th 2014" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us for a surf trip to the island chain of Bocas del Toro off the Caribbean coast of Panama. Former pro surfer and ASP judge, Erik Krammer hosts a training camp for professional track, pro junior surfers. We tag along with Derek Peters from Huntington Beach, California, Aurelio Prieto from Ecuador, Jorge Lymberopulos from … Continue reading "027 – Anatomy of a Surf Trip: Bocas del Toro, Panama" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Bass and David Scales discuss Equality for the Women’s Tour, Lewis Samuels, Bat Tails, The Polarity of Adriano, plus the Duke and Kook of the week. SURFERS CROSSING OVER Anastasia Ashley Bethany Hamilton Golf Digest PAUL SPEAKER ON IMPROVING THE WOMENS WORLD TOUR LEWIS SAMUELS Post-Surf.com Screen shots provided by @Dranolds KELLY SLATER’S BAT … Continue reading "026 – Surf News February 18th, 2014" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Roberts opens up about his life’s work producing over 20 surf and skate films, earning numerous cover shots, traveling the world and trying to find balance between work and play. Tony Roberts Surfing in April & May 2013 The opening segment of Tony Robert’s Jacked To reach Tony, contact him via RealSurfTrips.com/tony-roberts/ To purchase … Continue reading "025 – A Portrait of Tony Roberts: a life in filmmaking, photography, and surfing" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As a follow up to the discussion in our last episode about the localism at Lunada Bay, we begin today’s episode with an interview with Chris Taloa, aka, Chris Won. Chris has spearheaded the movement to free Lunada Bay from the ugly and sometimes violent localism that has plagued one of Southern California’s greatest surf … Continue reading "024 – Chris Taloa on Localism at Lunada Bay & Surf News with Scott Bass for Feb 4th, 2014" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Scott discuss recent big wave activity around the Pacific, localism at Lunada Bay, the passing of Bruce Jones, and the changes for 2014 ASP World Tour. Big Wave Activity The Eddie is off for this current swell, but still on hold through the end of February. The Official Eddie Site The Maverick’s Invitation … Continue reading "023 – Surf News, January 22nd, 2014" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to Surf Splendor for 2014. We’re launching the new year with a discussion with surfboard shaper Donald Brink. Donald is renowned for his hand-crafted asymmetrical surfboard designs. In this episode, Donald shares about his youth growing up in South Africa, why he believes nearly all board designs can be improved upon with an … Continue reading "022 – Donald Brink, Hand-Shaped Hydro Crafts" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David reflects on Surf Splendor in 2013 and talks about upcoming shows for 2014. Also, we introduce a new game, “Guess Whose Instagram!” Thanks for a wonderful welcoming this year. We look forward to a new year together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Scott discuss the pivotal moments that contributed to one of the greatest days ever of competitive surfing. Here’s the link to all the heats on the Billabong Pipe Masters website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Scott discuss the culture of the North Shore, a mid-Pipe Masters recap, the Surfer Poll awards and much more. WELCOME TO PARADISE, NOW GO TO HELL Kai “Borg” Garcia comes clean video. SURFER POLL AWARDS Link to all the winners and videos Inertia Article about Rothman spitting on Sam George’s face. PIPELINE MASTERS … Continue reading "019 – Surf News, December 12th, 2013 with David Scales and Scott Bass" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices