The Boardroom Podcast Archives - Surf Splendor

Skye Walker is a muralist with an interesting back story. I’m sure you’ve seen his work even if you didn’t realize it, or you may be wearing a tee shirt with his art on it right now. Oh, he’s a frothing surfer too. This episode of the Boardroom Podcast, muralist Skye Walker. @SkyeWalker_Art View … Continue reading "088 – Skye Walker" The post 088 – Skye Walker appeared first on Surf Splendor.

Christian Beamish is a surfboard craftsman with a historic bent — always looking to the past to envision the future. A fun discussion about design, and what’s next. @ChristianBeamish View this post on Instagram A post shared by Christian Beamish (@christianbeamish) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Christian … Continue reading "087 – Christian Beamish" The post 087 – Christian Beamish appeared first on Surf Splendor.

Shea Somma is a surfboard shaper from SLO area. His “Best In Show” entry at The Boardroom International Surfboard Show won 1st Place in 2023. We discuss surfboard shaping, Bonzers, getting into the business, the craft, tools necessary and a bunch more surfboard related discourse. @SheaSomma View this post on Instagram A post … Continue reading "086 – Shea Somma" The post 086 – Shea Somma appeared first on Surf Splendor.

? Cyrus Sutton Story teller. Eco Entrepreneur? Super smooth goofy foot surfer originally from Orange County, now living in the pacific Northwest; Old soul. Young heart. Deep thinker. Follow @Cyrus_Sutton View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cyrus Sutton (@cyrus_sutton) View this post on Instagram A post shared by … Continue reading "085 – Cyrus Sutton" The post 085 – Cyrus Sutton appeared first on Surf Splendor.

? Smart, passionate, sincere and with deep experience as a surfer lifestyle proponent, Matt George offers engaging insights. Let us begin. Follow @BoardroomShow IN DEEP is available through DiAngeloPublications.com View this post on Instagram A post shared by Matt George (@mattgeorge_in_deep) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Matt George (@mattgeorge_in_deep) … Continue reading "083 – Matt George: In Deep" The post 083 – Matt George: In Deep appeared first on Surf Splendor.

? Josh Peterson is one of the eight shapers competing in the Icons of Foam Shape-off honoring Bing Copeland at the Boardroom Show this year. From Va. Beach to Portugal, it’s been quite a ride so far, and I say “so far” because there’s a lot more happening for Josh Peterson of Peterson Surf Craft. … Continue reading "082 – Josh Peterson" The post 082 – Josh Peterson appeared first on Surf Splendor.

A surfboard shaper since 1967, Greg Loehr worked for Dick Catri, Natural Art, Ocean Avenue, and Fox. He began making boards out of styrofoam blanks and epoxy resin in 1981, and helped create a stronger, and lighter alternative to the standard polyurethane foam/polyester resin board. In 2004, Surfing magazine named Loehr as one of the … Continue reading "081 – Greg Loehr" The post 081 – Greg Loehr appeared first on Surf Splendor.

The voice of East Coast surfing for decades. A treasure trove of insight into not only East Coast surfing history, but surfing history in general. Good friend and great human Mr. Hunter Joslin. Follow @BoardroomShow CREDITS Host, Producer: Scott Bass @BoardroomShow The post 080 – Hunter Joslin appeared first on Surf Splendor.

Hardworking surfboard builder from Noosa Heads. A big bloke with grand surfboards. One of the shapers invited to compete in the Icons of Foam honoring Bing Copeland in October, 7&8 of 2023 at The Boardroom International Surfboard show presented by US Blanks. On this episode of the Boardroom Podcast, Thomas Bexon, let us begin. CREDITS … Continue reading "079 – Thomas Bexon" The post 079 – Thomas Bexon appeared first on Surf Splendor.

Fulbright Scholar and author Jamie Brisick discusses his new book, quitting, ego, and searching for waves during this episode of The Boardroom Podcast w Scott Bass. CREDITS Host, Producer: Scott Bass @BoardroomShow The post 078 – Jamie Brisick appeared first on Surf Splendor.

Randy Rarick has worn many hats. Weber Team Rider, pro surfer, shaper and board builder, professional surfing tour administrator, Triple Crown of Surfing executive director, world traveler, vintage collectable surfboard aficionado… Rarick is the go-to guy for expert surfboard restoration and that’s just to name a few hats worn. In this episode we chat about … Continue reading "075 – Randy Rarick" The post 075 – Randy Rarick appeared first on Surf Splendor.

Today we discuss the ups and downs of the 2022 WCT season, the Vans Pipeline Masters, the shuttering of the WSL Studios , CT injury wildcards, the upcoming Rip Curl WSL Finals at Lowers and a whole lot more. On this episode of The Boardroom Podcast the CEO of the World Surf League, Erik Logan. … Continue reading "074 – WSL CEO Erik Logan" The post 074 – WSL CEO Erik Logan appeared first on Surf Splendor.

Successful shaper and longtime Santa Cruz stalwart Ward Coffey has carved out pardon the pun a fine legacy in an area renowned for great surfers, shapers and board builders. Doug Haut, Mark Angel, Steve Colletta, Joey Thomas, Bob Pearson, Doug Fletcher and Dave Aronovici and their crew – and frankly way too many icons of … Continue reading "073 – Ward Coffey" The post 073 – Ward Coffey appeared first on Surf Splendor.

Deeply concerned with preserving the environment, Léo Bouffier, Sylvain Fleury and Mylène Wang, 3 passionate surfers and engineers, created their brand HEXA Surfboard in September 2018 in order to find a more sustainable alternative to existing surfboard manufacturing. This isn’t just another eco surfboard; this is a 3D printed surfboard made out of sugar cane … Continue reading "072 – HEXA 3D Printed Surfboards" The post 072 – HEXA 3D Printed Surfboards appeared first on Surf Splendor.

Marty Hoffman comes from an incredible lineage, peppered with iconic surf characters including his father Flippy Hoffman, and his uncle Walter Hoffman. Marty has produced a new film “Big Wave Guardians”, an in-depth look at the Hawaiian North Shore lifesaving culture. On this episode of the Boardroom Podcast, Marty Hoffman. Let us begin. Follow @BoardroomShow … Continue reading "071 – Marty Hoffman" The post 071 – Marty Hoffman appeared first on Surf Splendor.

Generations. That’s the word that sticks with me. His grandfather glued up life boat balsa out of Pearl Harbor for Walter Hoffman’s escapades on the West Side of Oahu. His dad, a foundational member of the Windansea Surf Club, and buddies with Butch, Pat Curren and the Ekstroms. Timmy also soaked up generational knowledge from … Continue reading "070 – Timmy Patterson" The post 070 – Timmy Patterson appeared first on Surf Splendor.

This guy is street smart, emotionally intelligent, and business savvy. And Slater is a damn good surfer. As a young man, a he was dominant competitor in NSSA events and later on a charger in big wave venues such as Mavericks — both free surfs and competitions. On top of all that he displays a … Continue reading "069 – Evan Slater" The post 069 – Evan Slater appeared first on Surf Splendor.

An iconic surfboard shaper to champion surfers and the local crew, a big wave surfer, a world traveler, a big wave contest promoter and judge – yes Gary Linden is all of these things. But of course labels never really do justice. I’ve always viewed Gary Linden as a do-er. He gets stuff done. A … Continue reading "068 – Gary Linden" The post 068 – Gary Linden appeared first on Surf Splendor.

This guy is one of the sharpest minds in the game. Savvy businessperson, incredible craftsman, understands the importance of an authentic aesthetic.- intense work ethic. On this edition of The Boardroom Podcast – surfboard builder Chris Christenson. Let us begin. @Chris_Christenson73 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chris Christenson (@chris_christenson73) … Continue reading "066 – Chris Christenson" The post 066 – Chris Christenson appeared first on Surf Splendor.

Marketing ambassador at Channel Islands Surfboards… and the WSL Longbord Tour Commissioner. Two great gigs. I thought it’d be wise to catch up and discuss surfboards, fins as well as the goings on with the WSL Longboard Tour. The Boardroom podcast with Devon Howard … let us begin. Follow @Devon_Howard View this post on … Continue reading "065 – Devon Howard" The post 065 – Devon Howard appeared first on Surf Splendor.