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1:20:03

556 – Garrett & Nicole McNamara: 100 Foot Wave

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2025/05/15

In today’s episode Garrett and Nicole McNamara share their how their lives have transformed since 100 Foot Wave, the opportunities they’ve declined, the very real power of pheromones, how opting not to work with surf brands has benefited his career, and producer Joe Lewis details how he’s converted the mainstream into surf fans. Enjoy! Presented … Continue reading "556 – Garrett & Nicole McNamara: 100 Foot Wave" The post 556 – Garrett & Nicole McNamara: 100 Foot Wave

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1:15:55

555 – Landon McNamara

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2025/05/08

In today’s show musician and surfer Landon McNamara recounts his historic Eddie win, how injury and destitution positioned him for that final wave, divine orchestration, the unassailable spirituality of Waimea, and why music is auditory reflection of the surf experience. Enjoy! Live Shows! June 11th in Jacksonville Beach, FL Tickets HERE and June 12th in … Continue reading "555 – Landon McNamara" The post 555 – Landon McNamara appeared first on Surf Splendor .

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554 – Lane Davey: Rip In Peace

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2025/05/01

On April 26, 2025 Lane Davey passed away after a battle with cancer. To celebrate her remarkable life, we’re sharing this conversation that original aired in 2022. The Pipeline stalwart, B-Girl, and college professor discussed braving Pipe in the early 90s, creating the first female boardshort, the importance of a meritocratic hierarchy, the repercussions of … Continue reading "554 – Lane Davey: Rip In Peace" The post 554 – Lane Davey: Rip In Peace appeared first on Surf Splendor

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1:16:10

553 – Nick Carroll and Hannah Anderson

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2025/04/29

In today’s show Nick and Hannah share tales from a world where everyone surfs, redefine our perception of “core”, find vitality from VALS, attempt to fill the void of women in surf media, and survey data that shows how drastically surf culture has shifted. Enjoy! Presented by: Surfrider.org Presented by: REALWatersports.com Presented by: VAERWatches.com/surfsplendor Sponsor: DrinkAG1.com/surf Join David at … Continue reading "553 – Nick Carroll and Hannah Anderson" The post 553 –

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1:43:11

552 – Sam George

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2025/04/16

In today’s show surf media raconteur Sam George explains how a nomadic childhood fostered his spirit of resilience, the “terrible” mistake that led to him leaving Surfer Magazine, why being lost in Casablanca formed his wayfaring lifestyle, the gift to a teenaged Josh Brolin paid dividends decades later, and he reflects on the 695 different … Continue reading "552 – Sam George" The post 552 – Sam George appeared first on Surf Splendor .

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Kai Lenny on The Plug w/Justin Jay

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2025/04/14

Today Justin Jay chats with professional big-wave surfer and one of the most respected watermen on the planet, Kai Lenny. He’s mastered stand-up paddling, windsurfing, kitesurfing, and foiling—pushing the limits of what’s possible on waves of consequence. The two discuss his relationship with Zuck, his relief efforts after the Maui fires, building a multi-disciplinary career, … Continue reading "Kai Lenny on The Plug w/Justin Jay" The post Kai Lenny on The Plug w/Justin Jay appeared first on

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