
Nate & Koa Podcast
Nathan Florence and Koa Rothman, two top big wave surfers from Oahu's North Shore, share exclusive conversations, crazy wave recounts, and life-changing experiences. They discuss navigating death-defying waves, health hacks, and behind-the-scenes thoughts of iconic sessions. The podcast offers a real perspective on surfing from actual pro surfers.
Episodes
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU PUT A WORLD CHAMPION SURFER IN 50ft WAVES?
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RIP CURRENT HORROR STORY THE GUY WHO SWIMS THE WORLDS HEAVIEST WAVES - DANIEL RUSSO
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WHAT HAPPENED TO SURF ETIQUETTE? NATE'S FEAR OF AGING & KOA'S FEAR OF BALDING
CHRIS MALLOY'S INSANE BIG WAVE STORIES, SURF TRIPS IN THE 90s
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DANGERS OF SURF TRIPS, KOA GOES TO TAHITI, NATE GETS DENGUE FEVER!
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WHAT SOCIAL MEDIA HAS DONE TO SURFING
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READ THE OCEAN BETTER, SPOTTING SNEAKY WINDOWS ON SURF TRIPS BETWEEN CROWDS, OUR NEW SPONSORS!
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NIGHTMARE KEYHOLE PADDLE OUT STORY, LEASH WRAPPED CORAL HEAD!
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TOM LOWE INSANE NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCE WHAT HE SAW, SURFING PIPE AS NON LOCAL
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NATES DISTURBING STORY OF LOSING BOARD IN SHARKY WATERS FAR OFF COAST, PIPE MASTER RECAP!
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ELI TELLS SURF HORROR STORY "I WAS STABBED BY REBAR UNDER WATER" and OPENING XXL HAWAII SWELL
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CAN A VIRAL VIDEO GET YOU SPONSORED? NATE WINS BIG WAVE AWARDS!
GETTING CAUGHT BY 30ft OUTER REEF WAVS WITH YOUR BEST FRIENDS
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EVOLUTION OF BIG WAVE SURFING, TOW VS. PADDLE. EP 19
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SURFING WITH JIMMY BUFFET AND OUR TRAVELS AROUND THE WORLD EP. 18
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NATE, KOA, ELI, PYZEL TALK ABOUT BALI, SURFBOARDS, AND KOOKS EP. 17
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WE ARE BACK! WE CHASED EVERY SWELL AND BOTH GOT INJURED EPS 16
Episode 16! We are back!
WHO ACTUALLY PAYS FOR SURFERS TO TRAVEL & HOW STRIKE MISSIONS ACTUALLY WORK
EPISODE 15! LIKE and SUBSCRIBE you guys! So who actually pays for surfers to travel? Find out on this episode! Nate and Koa also explain how there "strike missions" work from forecasting to traveling to how many surfboards they bring on a trip.
IS LOCALISM GOOD OR BAD? SURF ETIQUETTE DO'S AND DONT'S, OUR SHARK ENCOUNTERS!
Here we go episode #14 LIKE andSUBSCRIBE! We discuss what it takes to be a free surfer in todays world, we share stories about sharks and hitting the reef!
THE GO TO BOARDS FOR EVERY SIZE WAVE, CAGE FIGHTER, STUNT MAN, BIG WAVE SURFER ELI OLSON TELLS ALL!
Go to https://www.magicmind.co/koanate We got a 20% off code for you, it's: KOANATE If you get the subscription, it stacks with the on-site discounts and comes with free shipping. In this episode ELI OLSON our long time childhood friend finally joins us for an epic conversation covering some incredibly interesting topics, Eli is a jack fo all trades and has got his Black Belt in Jujitsu, fought in
WAVES WITH THE WORST PADDLE OUTS, HOW LONG A PRO CAN ACTUALLY SURF FOR, SUN PROTECTION!
Episode 12! Nate and koa jump right into it! Going over the recent world pro bells tour event, our worst paddle out situations, unconscious body rescues and the insane endurance that a lifetime of surfing can give you in the ocean!
WHAT ITS LIKE FILMING THE WORLDS HEAVIEST WAVES AND THE SURFERS THAT RIDE THEM, JACK GERMAIN EP 11!
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HOW TO GET BETTER AT SURFING AND HOW TO DO IT FASTER EP. 10
Nate and Koa explain how you can improve your surfing and how to do it fast.
HELMETS MAKE SURFING MORE DANGEROUS? WHY WE DONT WEAR THEM, WHY YOU SHOULDNT JUST GO OUT TO PIPE EP. 9
Episode 9! We talk about how to improve your surfing. Go to https://www.magicmind.co/koanate We got a 20% off code for you, it's: KOANATE If you get the subscription, it stacks with the on-site discounts and comes with free shipping.
JOHN FLORENCE ON THE DARK SIDE OF WORLD TITLES, DESTROYING YOUR COMPETITORS, SURFING YOUR BEST! Ep.8
Episode 8 goes down! We have our second guest on the show John John Florence, two time world surfing champion, widely considered the best surfer on the planet, creator of one of the greatest surf films ever made View From a Blue Moon, nates brother and koas long time childhood friend, an epic conversation about the dark side of winning world titles, surfing under your own brand starting your own c
TEAHUPOO VS NAZARE VS JAWS, STEROIDS, HOTDOGS ON ACID EP. 7
In episode 6 Nate and Koa break down why Teahupoo is more intimidating then Nazare or Jaws, three of the worlds greatest big waves, which is the most difficult to ride and how to measure giant waves, they also get into some hilarious stories including one about the infamous Flimers Cup where there may or may not have been hotdogs handed out with some acid lol!
ASSAULT QUESTIONS, NATE AND KOA ATTEMPT TO ANSWER QUESTIONS DURING MAX EFFORT INTERVAL TRAINING! EP. 6
Prepare your ears for some loud workout macines and heavy breathing but between some gold answers from both nate and koa as they ask each other difficult questions bewtween rounds of max effort intervals on the one and only assault bike! if you know you know! lol
BEST BOARD FOR AMATUR SURFERS!? PYZELS NEW SECRET BOARD MODEL! WHAT JJF IS USING FOR TOUR, EP. 5!
Episode 5 and our first guest!! Jon Pyzel close friend and shaper of World champion john john florence, both nathan and ivan florence, as well as our one and only co host Koa Rothman, pyzel has led the way in how guns have evolved for big wave surfing, isnt afraid to absolutely tease the shit out of Koa and Nate, and breaks down whats makes magic boards happen!
EDDIE CROWD DESTROYED BY SURGE WAVE, NATES SPEAKS ON MISSING EVENT, KOAS IN DEPTH WHAT IT WAS LIKE! ep 4
The most prestigious big wave event in history goes down, Koa competes and gives us an inside look and in depth breakdown, nates speaks on what missing this event meant to him and how fired up he is to return to battle, how the crowd got destroyed by waves that just got bigger and bigger through out the day and a lifeguard took home the win!
THE MOST DANGEROUS SECTION AT PIPE, RETURNING TO SURF AFTER BAD WIPEOUTS, THE BEST DIET FOR A SURFER ep 3
Episode 3! why does everyone seem to get horribly injured at a specific section of the notorious wave Pipelin on north shore oahu? how do you mentally overcome a bad wipeout or experience in the ocean to get back out there? and what is the ultimate diet for surfing!
JAWS VS WAIMEA, SPINAL INJURIES, TRADING STOCKS LIKE WE SURF BIG WAVES! Ep.2
This episode we compare two of the worlds most notorious big wave spots Jaws and Waimea, we talk on spinal injuries, koa suffering from a destroyed disk in hi sneck resulting in surgery, nathan on breaking his back at Jaws! we also dive into our stock portfolios and the disaster of trading like we surf!
THE SOUND OF SURFBOARDS SNAPPING UNDER A 60FT WAVE, WHAT CREATES A LIFE CHANGING SESSION
In episode one of the Nate and Koa podcast we get right into it with some epic surf stories, getting caught by a giant wave for the first time, the sound of leashes and boards breaking under water as you dive through, what conditions can create a life changing session, and the eddie aikau











