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Surf Splendor

Surf Splendor

David Lee Scales 605 Episodes Aug 18, 2026

Conversations and stories about surfing. The podcast features interviews with surfers, shapers, and other figures from the surfing world, exploring the culture, history, and lifestyle of surfing.

Episodes

604 - Steve Hawk: Nearshore
604 - Steve Hawk: Nearshore Aug 18, 2026 01:21:21 In today's show, Nearshore author Steve Hawk explains why his Google search history might trigger the authorities, how he initially got into writing for the groupies, the challenges inherent in writing about the sublingual act of surfing, why villains deserve sympathy too, how he met his wife through Tom Waits, and why he wouldn't be here today had it not been for a nuclear bomb. Enjoy!
603 - Tom Servais : Part Two
603 - Tom Servais : Part Two Aug 5, 2026 01:14:54 In part two (of two) Tom Servais discusses the role that good luck played in his greatest images, the worthy risk of shooting from the left at Jaws, which person he'll never ride a Jetski with again, why he's chasing wind now more than waves, which surfer inspires his photography and lifestyle most, and why relationships are central to creating his most meaningful photos. Enjoy!
602 - Tom Servais : Part One
602 - Tom Servais : Part One Jul 30, 2026 01:10:43 In today's show surf photographer Tom Servais shares the stories behind some of the most iconic photos of the past 30 years, how he went from Miami to the dark room at Surfer Mag, whom he views as the greatest surf photographers, the sacrifices made to be on the perpetual "trip of a lifetime", and reveals misnomers about his famed Curren cutback image. Part one of two! Enjoy!
601 - Johanna Brebner
601 - Johanna Brebner Jul 17, 2026 01:02:48 In today's show surfer and novice cyclist Johanna Brebner discusses what prompted her to sojourn on a 3 month surf trip, bicycling from the bottom to the top of New Zealand, the clarity that comes from going slow, the benefits of a one board quiver, the empowerment that comes from setting unrealistic goals, and why you should be riding a surf mat. Enjoy!
600 - Ben Bourgeois
600 - Ben Bourgeois Jul 9, 2026 01:46:02 In today's episode, nomadic pro surfer Ben Bourgeois joins us to explain how to travel the world on a perpetual surf trip, the tension of showcasing your life on social media without exploiting the resource, how investing in inner-work is the only path to progressing your surfing through midlife, the freedom of purging material possessions, and how self-sufficiency has been his biggest asset but l
599 - Troy Eckert
599 - Troy Eckert Jun 27, 2026 01:41:04 Troy Eckert joins us to discuss his role is helping build a billion dollar surf brand and the consternation of walking away from it, why self turmoil leads to external turmoil, the importance of saying "no", and how to get the best wave of your life after turning 50. Enjoy!
598 - Dan Mann: Part Two
598 - Dan Mann: Part Two Jun 17, 2026 53:57 In today's show Dan Mann returns to discuss the introduction and evolution of his partnership with Firewire, how to navigate the world of internet trolls, the dividends paid in feedback from the greatest surfer of all time, what he would build for Ethan next, the misconceptions about overseas manufacturing, and why he's obsessed with side-cut surfboards. Enjoy!
597 - Dan Mann: Part One
597 - Dan Mann: Part One Jun 10, 2026 01:11:35 In today's show board builder Dan Mann shares his very different experience with Stab In The Dark X than what we all viewed, whether he thinks Kelly knew, and details his multifaceted work history long before his association with Firewire, how Velzy and Eaton sparked his passion for alternative constructions, the tribulations and virtues of owning a glass shop, his tireless pursuit to extend the f
596 - Jeff Johnson: Part Two
596 - Jeff Johnson: Part Two May 31, 2026 02:02:40 In Part Two, Jeff Johnson explains how he side-doored his way into becoming Patagonia's first staff photographer, the toll of being sued by one of his surf idols, and he distills the value of being naive to your own limitations. Enjoy!
595 - Jeff Johnson: Part One
595 - Jeff Johnson: Part One May 28, 2026 01:27:06 Adventurer Jeff Johnson joins us today to explain his path from ne'er-do-well skate teen to world class photographer; from stealing lumber to build skate ramps, to lifeguarding on the North Shore, to designing a professional life of world travel, Jeff explains how boredom is the key to unlocking your life's passion. Part One of Two. Enjoy!
594 - Torren Martyn: Southern Edge
594 - Torren Martyn: Southern Edge May 14, 2026 01:32:43 In today's episode Torren Martyn returns to discuss leaving Byron to rebalance life, his latest sailing journey to circumnavigate Tasmania in an 18 foot kayak, staying true to a filmmaking focus despite market shifts, intentionally deflecting career opportunities in order to maintain a singular focus, and how seeking solitude can yield deeper community connections. Enjoy!
593 - Matt Titone: Surf Shacks
593 - Matt Titone: Surf Shacks May 7, 2026 01:50:40 In today's show designer Matt Titone discusses the inception point for Indoek and their Surf Shack's series, relives the anxiety of not knowing how to pick a career, marvels at the enduring influence of print, explains how great home design has little correlation with money, reveals which surfers refuse to let him into their home, the frustration of working with surf brands, and why creative inspi

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