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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! Presented by: Surfrider.org Presented by: REALWatersports.com Presented by: VAERWatches.com/surfsplendor Visit JeffJohnsonStories.com Also check out the Johnson home … Continue reading "596 – Jeff Johnson: Part Two" The post 596 – Jeff Johnson: Part Two appeared first on Surf Splendor .

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 traveling the world professionally, Jeff explains how boredom is the key to unlocking your life’s passion. Part 1 of 2. Enjoy! Presented by: Surfrider.org … Continue reading "595 – Jeff Johnson: Part One" The post 595 – Jeff Johnson: Part One appeared first on Surf Splendor .

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! … Continue reading "594 – Torren Martyn: Sourthern Edge" The post 594 – Torren Martyn: Sourthern Edge appeared first on Surf Splendor .

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, … Continue reading "593 – Matt Titone: Surf Shacks" The post 593 – Matt Titone: Surf Shacks appeared first on Surf Splendor .

Paul Strauch passed away this past weekend, at peace, at home with loved ones, comfortable and with his beloved Hawaiian music playing by his bedside. His daughter Summer said, “I asked my dad recently what he would want to say to everyone when he stepped into eternal life. He smiled and said, ‘ALOHA’.” Today we’re … Continue reading "592 – Paul Strauch" The post 592 – Paul Strauch appeared first on Surf Splendor .

In today’s show board builder Eden Saul explains his shifting manufacturing practices in response to erratic US tariffs, injury’s endless travails on a shaper’s livelihood, the blessed gift of finding a committed apprentice, the scary first step of scaling and delegation, how to create a brand aesthetic while still letting you lam team go nuts, … Continue reading "591 – Eden Saul: Dead Kooks" The post 591 – Eden Saul: Dead Kooks appeared first on Surf Splendor .

Legendary pro surfer Rob Machado is widely regarded as one of the most influential and stylish surfers of all time. But Rob’s relationship with and impact on surfing and the ocean run much deeper than his professional career. In this episode, Rob shares about his deep family roots in Southern California and traces his personal … Continue reading "590 – Rob Machado | The Surfrider Podcast" The post 590 – Rob Machado | The Surfrider Podcast appeared first on Surf Splendor .

Today’s episode features a conversation between Gerry Lopez and early Hawaiian surf pioneer Paul Strauch. Strauch thanks Lopez for preventing crowds at Sunset, discuss the virtues of surfing pre-leash, reflect on the deeply integrated influence of Duke’s spirit still in their lives and the special bond of communicating with him in native Hawaiian, growing up … Continue reading "589 – Gerry Lopez: PodAloha with Paul Strauch" The post 589 – Gerry Lopez: PodAloha with Paul Strauch appeared first on Surf Splendor .

Today’s episode features a conversation between Greg Noll and early Hawaiian surf pioneer Paul Strauch. Noll and Strauch reflect on early lessons hard earned on North Shore in the 1960s, regale with stories of larger than life friends and waves, chart the path of how big wave surfing has developed from their early exploits, and … Continue reading "588 – Greg Noll: PodAloha with Paul Strauch" The post 588 – Greg Noll: PodAloha with Paul Strauch appeared first on Surf Splendor .

Today’s episode features a conversation between Skip Frye and early Hawaiian surf pioneer Paul Strauch. From Strauch, “Skip Frye is a legendary figure in the surfing world, renowned for his exceptional skills and significant contributions to surfboard design. With a career spanning several decades, Skip has been a key innovator, known for his work in … Continue reading "587 – Skip Frye: PodAloha with Paul Strauch" The post 587 – Skip Frye: PodAloha with Paul Strauch appeared first on Surf Splendor .