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WeSurf BIPOC Surf TalkTextured Waves with Danielle LyonsIn this episode of the WeServe Podcast, hosts Kwame and Nigel celebrate their podcast's success and introduce their guest, Danielle Black-Lyons, co-founder of Textured Waves. The conversation explores the formation and mission of Textured Waves, emphasizing the need for representation of black and brown surfers in the surfing community. Danielle shares her experiences as a woman of color in surfing, the impact of social movements on surf culture, and the changing landscape of the surf industry. The discussion also touches on Danielle's personal journey, her recent trip to Jamaica, and the importance of community engagement through surf retreats. The episode...2025-06-121h 07
WeSurf BIPOC Surf TalkThe Brothers Godette with Paul and Jango GodetteOn this episode of the WeSurf Podcast, Kwame & Nigel engage in a lively conversation with the Godette brothers, Paul and Jango, exploring their backgrounds, the evolution of their skateboarding journey, and the vibrant community in Rockaway. They discuss the influence of media on their interest in skateboarding, the formation of the Clip Mode crew, and the personal growth they have experienced through various sports, including surfing and snowboarding. The episode highlights the importance of community and culture in shaping their experiences and skills. In this conversation, the speakers discuss their experiences with snowboarding, skateboarding, and community events, particularly focusing on...2025-05-211h 08
WeSurf BIPOC Surf TalkThe Black Surfers Collective - A Movement in Inclusivity with Greg RachalIn this episode of the WeSurf Podcast, hosts Kwame and Nigel welcome Gregory Rachal, president and co-founder of the Black Surfers Collective. They discuss Gregory's personal journey into surfing, the formation and mission of the Black Surfers Collective, and the importance of community in surfing. The conversation highlights the challenges faced by Black surfers, the significance of events like Nick Gabaldon Day, and the need for greater diversity and inclusion in the surf industry. Gregory shares insights on overcoming barriers in competitive surfing and emphasizes the importance of reclaiming the presence of people of color in the water....2025-03-2459 min
WeSurf BIPOC Surf TalkSurfing Beyond Boundaries with The Salty Sisters' JourneyIn this episode of the We Surf Podcast, hosts Kwame Labassiere and Nigel Louis welcome the Salty Sisters, Autumn Kitchens and Farmata Dia, to discuss their journey as black women surfers, the importance of community, and the challenges they face in the surfing world. The conversation explores themes of cultural identity, environmental activism, and the healing power of the ocean, while also touching on personal wellness and the significance of sisterhood in their lives.The episode highlights the need for representation in surfing and the impact of their advocacy work, including their involvement with Surfers in Solidarity. The...2025-02-151h 09
WeSurf BIPOC Surf TalkWeSurf Ep.11: Reflections & ResolutionsIn this episode, hosts Kwame La Bassiere and Nigel Louis welcome listeners to the first episode of 2025, reflecting on the past year and discussing various topics including the impact of local events, personal struggles, and the future of the WeSurf podcast. They remember a local Rockaway surfing legend, Ralton, and address the recent A train shutdown affecting Rockaway.The conversation shifts to winter surfing experiences, the California wildfires, and personal challenges faced by the hosts. They conclude with exciting plans for the WeSurf podcast, including a new road trip format to explore surfing stories across different communities.2025-01-2838 min
WeSurf BIPOC Surf TalkBlack.Surfers with Kayiita JohanssonIn this episode of the WeSurf podcast, host Kwame LaBassiere interviews Kayiita Johansson, the founder of the Black.Surfers Community Group. They discuss Kayiita’s journey into surfing, the lack of diversity in the surfing community, and the creation of the Black.Surfers Community Group. The conversation highlights the importance of community and representation in surfing, and the impact that the group has had in bringing together black surfers and promoting equity in the sport.Black.Surfers is a global community that aims to create a positive, inclusive, and respectful space for black surfers. Kayiita, explains how he ma...2024-07-011h 11
WeSurf BIPOC Surf TalkWeSurf Ep. 9: Surf4Dem with Giovanni MartinezIn this conversation, Kwame La Bassiere interviews Dr. Giovanni Martinez, a clinical psychologist in Puerto Rico who works with children with autism. Dr. Martinez started the organization Surf4Dem, which uses surf therapy to help children with autism improve their social communication skills, sensory processing disorders, and muscular tone.The therapy also has a positive impact on the families, as parents are encouraged to surf alongside their children. The program has been successful in providing unique therapeutic benefits and improving the overall well-being of the participants. Dr. Martinez explains the meaning behind the name Surf4Dem, which stands...2024-04-301h 14
WeSurf BIPOC Surf TalkWeSurf Ep. 8: I Love That For You with Beah & BernaIn this episode of the WeSurf podcast, Kwame LaBassiere interviews two female surfers, Berna and Beah, about their experiences in the surfing community. They discuss how they got into surfing and the challenges they faced as beginners. The conversation also touches on the importance of etiquette in the lineup and the gray areas surrounding who has the right of way. Additionally, they explore the unique experiences and perspectives of being female surfers in a predominantly male-dominated sport. The conversation touched on various topics related to surfing, including representation in the water, and the impact of surfing on their l...2024-03-241h 13
WeSurf BIPOC Surf TalkWe Surf Ep. 7: The Twin Wave DancersWelcome to episode 7 of the We Surf podcast. Often you will hear surfers referred to as Wave Dancers. On this episode we meet wave dancers who are also ballet dancers. Mei and Shui Lee or as their instagram handle refers to them as The Lee Twins. Kwame discusses speaks to them about how and why they started surfing. How their dance background has helped their surfing. And some of the experiences they have had in the water, both negative and positive. Their energy is infectious and you don’t have to see them to tell that they were sm...2024-02-261h 19
WeSurf BIPOC Surf TalkWeSurf Ep. 6: Waves of Hope with Chris DennisWelcome to episode 6 of the WeSurf podcast. This episode is done a little differently. Co-host Kwame Labassiere, recorded this episode while in Puerto Rico at the International Surf Therapy Organization conference. While there he interviewed professional surfer Chris Dennis from Trinidad and Tobago. Chris is the co-founder of Waves for Hope, an organization that runs youth development programs that utilize surfing and mentorship to provide positive psychology education to at-risk youths in under-served communities across Trinidad & Tobago.Kwame talks to Chris about his upbringing in Trinidad and Tobago, his journey to surfing professionally and the challenges he faced...2024-01-081h 01
WeSurf BIPOC Surf TalkWeSurf Black Surfers in the Concrete Jungle with Mosiah MoonsammyOn this episode of WeSurf Nigel and Kwame speak with documentary filmmaker and reborn surfer Mosiah Moonsammy. An award winning filmmaker based in NYC, Mosiah's last project “Last Bodega In Brooklyn” played internationally on the film festival circuit and was received with rave reviews. After meeting Nigel at Station RBNY, Mosiah became interested in telling Nigel’s story and showing the world what a black owned surf shop in the Northeast of the US means to surfers of color through his current work in progress documentary, “Black Surfers in the Concrete Jungle”. The Film explores the exposure and expansion...2023-11-2054 min
WeSurf BIPOC Surf TalkWeSurf Ep. 4: Wade in the Water with David Mesfin & Beyin AbrahaHappy New Year everyone! On this episode of the WeSurf Podcast we step out of Rockaway and speak to Director David Mesfin and Executive Producer Beyin Abraha of the documentary 'Wade in the Water: A Journey Into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture.' This documentary reclaims the 1000 year old tradition of Black Surfing throughout the globe, by honoring the historical and contemporary relationship between Black people and the ocean. We discuss the documentary, the world of Black surfing and surfers, the historical common threads that bind Black surfers together and how we can support the...2023-01-251h 03
WeSurf BIPOC Surf TalkWeSurf Ep. 3: Stop Playin' With Em with Quest Soliman & Paul GodetteOn this episode of WeSurf, Nigel and Kwame have the Rockaway's own Paul Goddette and Quest Soliman to discuss their meteoric rise as Vloggers with their Youtube Channel, Stop Playin With Em. Paul and Quest have spent the good part of the last few years traveling and documenting their journey's. The conversation covers life on the road, being a black surfer in today's surf culture, the friends and family they have made while traveling and their latest film: "Stop Playin With Em". The energy and vibes radiating off these two is infectious. You will not be able to stop smiling...2022-09-161h 13
WeSurf BIPOC Surf TalkWeSurf Ep.2 - Fernando PiresOn this episode of WeSurf, Nigel and Kwame sit with local legend, Fernando Pires. Fernando grew up surfing on vibrant beaches of Rio de Janeiro and worked for a board maker there as a teenager before moving to New York City at age 20. He eventually realized there was surf here and moved out to the Rockaways in the early 80's. In the 1990s he opened the Secret Spot surf shop and began collecting surfboards over the years. His dream was to open a surfing museum stocked with the dozens of classic boards he has collected from all over the world...2022-08-221h 01
WeSurf BIPOC Surf TalkWeSurf Ep. 1: Farmata DiaWelcome to the first episode of WeSurf, a Vlog & Podcast showcasing surfing through the lens of people of color, indigenous peoples, LGBTQ+ community and the average everyday surfer. This show is centered on the Rockaway Surf community as it relates to the larger surfing culture. We hope to broaden the conversation as to what it means to be a surfer. On this premiere episode, our guest, Rockaway local, model, surfer, traveler, Farmata Dia. She discusses growing up in Rockaway, finding surfing, her involvement in Laru Beya and her latest surf travel stints in Senegal and Panama. The Fun...2022-06-1349 min
Swell Season Surf RadioBlackpool NY Podcast#3: Cosmo Hamada, Cassius Luber, and Miles Wachsteter.For our 3rd episode of the Blackpool NY Podcast, Host Greg Wachsteter had the pleasure of sitting down with 3 stellar young humans navigating life with poise and grace. Cosmo Hamada, Cassius Luber, and Miles Wachsteter. All 3 on the cusp of their next stage in life. They share their truths, thoughts on the future, and how important it is to find yourself no matter where you are in your journey. These guys spoke straight from the heart. Their vulnerability, strength and insight is both optimistic and exciting. Doing this episode with some humans in their late teens reiterated something...2022-05-091h 17
Swell Season Surf RadioBlack Pool Podcast: Ep. 2 Lorenda RobinsonOn the second episode of the Blackpool New York Podcast, I had the pleasure of spending some time with my friend Lorenda Robinson. Lorenda’s optimism and overwhelming sense of gratitude towards life is simply infectious. She is articulate, witty, and has an amazing story to tell! Lorenda Robinson is an expressive, dedicated, and affable voice talent with over 15 years of experience in radio & television commercial and promotional voice overs. She is a professional live and studio singer as well as an accomplished event emcee. Her range encompasses a youthful, vibrant, and upbeat sound; a sultry, soothing, and melodic sound; as...2022-04-041h 18
brandname™(Ep36) BRICKS FROM THE KILN #4 Launch with Soundscape by James BulleyBrandname™ presents — Bricks from the Kiln #4 Launch ¶Featuring:A soundscape / broadcast / playlist, compiled by BFTK and mixed by artist and composer James Bulley, to (belatedly) accompany / announce the release of Bricks from the Kiln #4: On Translation, Transmission & Transposition. Fifty-four minutes of sounds, voices, readings and compositions from Hildegard of Bingen, Ursula K. Le Guin and Caroline Bergvall; through green hues of Hiroshi Yoshimura, Pink Floyd BBC sessions and Vangelis; to James Joyce and Hazel Felman in oral / aural translation, a 1960s Joy dishwashing liquid television commercial and Slapp Happy with Faust as a backing band. ¶2021-04-0253 min
brandname™(Ep35) SOURCE MATERIAL2021-02-121h 07
brandname™(Ep34) Endless Debate2020-10-3051 min
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Swell Season Surf RadioArt & Design Series Ep. 2: Ashley BickertonOn this episode of Swell Season Surf Radio, we continue with our Art & Design Series with Chris Coffin & Chris Labzda. Chris & Chris had the opportunity to interview multi media artist, Ashley Bickerton. This conversation is pure GOLD! Ashley goes into detail about his upbringing in Hawaii, surfing pipeline with some legendary and great surfers, surf culture, his trajectory as an artist as he navigated the decadent 80's art boom in NYC, to his rejecting of the art scene and travelling to Brazil, and finally to Bali. We dive into how his creative process is influenced by surfing and his nomadic...2020-08-132h 08
brandname™(Ep32) paradise by Joel Evey2020-07-2438 min
Swell Season Surf RadioArt & Design Series Ep. 1: Kris ChattersonOn this episode of Swell Season, we kick off our new Art & Design series with contributors Christopher Labzda & Christopher Coffin and their interview with artist and Hull aficionado Kris Chatterson. The Swell Season Art & Design Series is an exploration of the arts with a surfy lens. Both contributors Chris Coffin & Chris Labzda aim to have in-depth conversations with artists and creatives about their art, their processes and how surfing helps to shape their outlook in the creative world. This first episode is with Mr. Chatterson, born in Orlando Fl. He has spent the past ten years working between Los Angeles...2020-07-222h 12
brandname™(Ep31) support system2020-07-1755 min
Swell Season Surf RadioJungwon Kim: Head Creative for the Rainforest AllianceOn the Latest Episode we speak with Jungwon Kim, who is the Head of Creative & Editorial at the Rainforest Alliance, an international organization focused on natural climate solutions and sustainable rural livelihoods. She's a native Californian who has lived in Brooklyn for 20+ years, mother of two teenage daughters, and a joyfully mediocre longboarder who started surfing at the tender young age of 40. Cohost Karen Song sits down with Jungwon to discuss learning to surf as an adult, her work with the Rain Forest Alliance, and diversity in the lineup. We're stoked to have Jungwon on this episode of Swell Season...2020-07-081h 26
Swell Season Surf RadioTop 5 Surf Movies with @SurfAdsWhat's your Top 5 Surf Movies? Are you into the classics? Or are you more of a modern performance and high cinematopgraphy? Maybe big budget Hollywood surf movies is more your aesthetic? This episode of Swell Season Surf Radio, is like "High Fidelity" but, with surfing. Beachgrit Contributor and famed instagram account, @SurfAds is joining me to geek out on our top 5 surf movies. We talk through SurfAds, Top 5 Personal Surf Movies, his Top 5 Pump Up Surf Films and his Top 5 Bio Surf Films. Listen and see if you agree with SurfAds' picks?Have a story or thought...2020-06-241h 40
Swell Season Surf RadioNYC Surfer's Unite at Paddle for George FloydOn June 6th, The Black Surfing Association of Rockaway organized a memorial paddle out for George Floyd. Hundreds of New York Surfers came out to show support for African American community and fight systemic racism. Swell Season was on hand to cover the paddle out and talk to some of the attendees and organizers. What follows are some of the interviews from the paddle out. In order we talk to Lou Harris, Paul Vitale, McHale Anderson, Chad Chadderton & Eric Stafford. We were lucky enough to get a few moments with the founder of the Black Surfing Association Rockaway Chapter, Lou...2020-06-1240 min
Swell Season Surf RadioProf. Grace MoonProf. Grace Moon is the founding editor of Velvet Park Media, a queer women's arts and culture multiplatform publishing company that produces print and digital media. She's a painter and teaches fine art and design in the CUNY and SUNY college systems and is currently writing and illustrating a history of surfing before the modern era. Co-host Karen Song sat down with Grace to discuss her return to surfing in recent years, after a long hiatus. She grew up surfing in Honolulu but gave it up in the late 90's to get her MFA at Pratt in New York...2020-05-291h 46
brandname™(Ep30) New Life2020-05-291h 07
brandname™(Ep29) rinse & repeat2020-05-221h 00
Swell Season Surf RadioSurf Check with Nigel LouisNigel Louis, owner and operator of Station RBNY. Is a lifelong surfer. Resident of Rockaway Beach and is a guy who is always engaging and trying to do something positive for his community. Nigel comes on the show today to talk about his current fundraising efforts for the Rockaway Food Relief Program. Life as a retail owner in the time of Covid. How does one navigate the minefield of opportunities to spread the virus in a retail environment. And we get into a little surf talk as well. Have a story or thought you want to share? Please...2020-05-2136 min
brandname™(Ep28) voice recognition2020-05-0853 min
Swell Season Surf RadioAuthors Jamie Brisick & Chas SmithIt's a doozy of an episode with Legendary author, and surf scribe Jamie Brisick. We discuss the life under lockdown in L.A., how the surf world is reacting to the pandemic and empty Malibu. Then we get an opportunity to talk with the surf worlds provocateur gonzo journalist and author, Chas Smith. We get into a great exchange over herd immunity, police overreach and a plan to bring back MCD. All that and a whole lot more... Song: Heaven is FallingBand: Bad ReligionThe episode is broken into two chapters for each interview. 2020-04-302h 00
brandname™(Ep27) nothing, everything2020-04-241h 11
Swell Season Surf RadioNotes from the Field with E.R. P.A. Brandon Balabus & Dr. J JamesOn the this episode of Swell Season Surf Radio, we talk to two surfers who are on the frontlines and hear it directly from the source. Brandon Balabus grew up shredding Long Beach, has a spot in the lineup at Tres Palmas on the big days and is an Emergency Medicine PA on Long Island and believes this virus is no joke. Dr. J James grew up ripping the east end of LI in the Hampton Bay area, is now a Doctor on the frontline and gives us a first hand account of what's happening in the Emergency Room and...2020-04-221h 31
brandname™(Ep26) Memory2020-04-171h 03
Swell Season Surf RadioSurfing in the Time of Coronavirus with Firefighters Christopher "Dorado" Gaby & John BrooksOn this episode of Swell Season Surf Radio we get a first hand perspective of dealing with the Coronavirus from our former guest, FDNY Capt. Christopher "Dorado" Gaby. He has been on the force for over 20 years and says he hasn't seen anything like this pandemic. We discuss the impacts of the Coronavirus and whether to surf or not surf? On the flip side of the conversation, we FaceTime with Florida Firefighter and Florida Surf Film Fest organizer John Brooks to discuss his community’s attempt to open their beaches to surfing during this pandemic. John believes there is a wa...2020-04-151h 17
Swell Season Surf RadioNotes from The Field: Coronavirus update with Drew Blauschild and Will SkudinNotes from the Field: Surfing in the Time of Coronavirus update: On this episode we talk catch up with Drew Blauschild of Kookbox Surfboards. He's been hunkered down in Montauk for the last month and has been an outspoken critic of the irresponsible behavior in the lineup out in Ditch. Drew has been a surfing celibate for over 30 days and counting... Next we chat with Big Wave Specialist and Owner and operator of Skudin Surf Schools, Will Skudin about the effects the pandemic has had on the local community of Long Beach and what's the rule of thumb when it...2020-04-101h 17
brandname™(Ep25) Sustain2020-04-031h 13
Swell Season Surf RadioNotes from the Field: Surfing in the Time of CoronavirusDuring the time of Coronavirus almost all of us are affected to some degree or another. Surfers are more and more facing the question of whether to go surf? This ends up being one of the main topics around this "Notes from the Field" episode. We call around to get a temperature and feel of what surfers from different communities around the NY area are confronting and dealing with. We FaceTime chat with Mike Nelson of Unsound Surf in Long Beach to talk about the struggles of owning a retail business at this time. Then we hop on over to...2020-04-021h 34
brandname™(Ep24) Fresh Air2020-03-2739 min
brandname™(Ep23) WFH2020-03-2059 min
Swell Season Surf Radio#MadewithLove: Ashley Lloyd of Ashley Lloyd SurfboardsOn our latest episode, Swell Seasons Correspondent and sometimes co-host, Karen Song, caught up with Surfer/Shaper, Mother, Musician and writer Ashley Lloyd of Ashley Lloyd Surfboards. They tackle a range of topics from shaping a more eco friendly surfboard, Opening doors for women shapers, finding oneself in a time of transition and divorce, balancing the daily hustle and writing children’s books. Karen had the opportunity while on the west coast to meet up with Ashley and hang in her surf van to record this latest episode. It's a fascinating discussion and her commitment to eco-friendly boards makes this a...2020-03-151h 22
brandname™(Ep22) RUFF AROUND THE EDGESExciting new mix from none other than Joel Evey!!2020-03-1347 min
brandname™(Ep21) a/b challenger2020-02-2838 min
Swell Season Surf RadioProfessor Charles Mencel on surfing...We're back! Swell Season is back with a new episode. We sat down with Professor Charles Mencel. He is a local NJ surfer and shaper (Mencel Surfboards) from Monmouth County. His surfing is focused on smooth, stylish and powerful carving turns that make him a stand out in any line up in the area. His boards have gained a lot of of attention in recent years with Pro, Pat Schmidt riding is boards. On top of his surf credentials, he’s an English Professor at Brookdale Community College and has a strong grasp on New Jersey Surf History. He is ou...2020-02-271h 12
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brandname™(Ep17) dn ƃuᴉʞool2020-01-1757 min
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brandname™(Ep 15) The basement FinaleFeaturing: Archie Lee Coates IV, Joel Evey, Drew Heffron and brandname™2019-12-201h 02
brandname™(Ep14) Brian Watterson - Frosty TunesBrian channeling the winter vibes with a new Frosty Tunes mix!2019-12-131h 01
brandname™(Ep13) sozcr2019-12-0651 min
Swell Season Surf RadioTara Ruttenberg & Sustainable Surf TourismTara Ruttenberg is a surfeminist writer and PhD candidate specializing in Sustainable Surf Tourism. Tara's work has been featured in books like the Critical Surf Studies Reader, The Routledge Handbook on Latin American Development, and Lessons from the Eco-Laboratory: Environmental Governance and Economic Development in Costa Rica. Swell Season's contributor at large, Karen Song sat down with Tara to discuss her work with Sustainable Surf Tourism Solutions (SUSPIRO), power dynamics in the water, and much more... Song: Huddle FormationBand: The Go! TeamSwell Season Surf Radio is produced by WAX.Radio - An internet...2019-11-261h 11
Swell Season Surf RadioOffshore Wind is on the Horizon with Matt Gove Mid-Atlantic Policy Manager at Surfrider FoundationNY State has a goal to source 70% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030. In order to reach that goal, harnessing energy from offshore wind will play a major role in making that possible. New York will not be the first to develop and offshore wind farm, that honor goes to Rhode Island - a few years ago a company called Deepwater Wind built a 5 turbine farm off the coast of Block Island. This past summer New York awarded a contract to the same company now called Deepwater Orsted to build two much bigger farms - approximately 35 miles off...2019-11-221h 03
brandname™(Ep 12) rough cut2019-11-221h 05
Swell Season Surf RadioSaturdays with Morgan CollettIn 2009, Saturdays NYC founders Colin Tunstall, Morgan Collett, and Josh Rosen combined their mutual love of surf culture with their interests in design, music, and coffee. The result? A Smart and fresh take on surf fashion and the surf shop experience. Now, they are a global lifestyle brand and became GQ’s Best New Menswear Designers among a host of other accolades with store locations in Soho, The West Village, Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, Kobe, Sydney & Melbourne. The little surf / coffee / shop is celebrating its 10 year anniversary. And to honor that we we had one of the co...2019-11-151h 14
brandname™(Ep 11) OutageStarting late tonight because of an internet outage, back up and running!2019-11-151h 07
brandname™(Ep 10) guest mix by Drew Heffron2019-11-081h 09
Swell Season Surf RadioFrom the Archives: Shaun Tomson & The Code in front of a live audienceIn 2013, Co-host Tyler Breuer interviewed Legendary Surfer, Former World Champion, and author, Shaun Tomson in front of a live audience as a fundraiser for the Surfrider Foundation. In this episode, we dig into our archives. Our distinguished guest amassed 19 Professional Wins, 1977 World Champion. He was the cutting edge tube rider in an era where Tube riding was the pinnacle of surfing, the Free Ride Generation, Owner and operator of major surf brands such as Instinct and Solitude. He is a motivational speaker and to quote Fred Hemmings, “the super stud of surfing”? To Quote Matt Warshaw: “He was “The complete Package”...2019-11-061h 16Swell Season Surf RadioOcean State Lensman TJ Thran of Log Rap and Cvrrent Surf MediaWe met TJ after wrapping up shooting behind the scenes at the Vans Duct Tape Invitational for Ryan Cannon's Log Rap. TJ specializes in capturing the longboard leash-less scene in Rhode Island. He shares what it's like to cover such a niche scene in the small but wave rich Ocean State.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/swell-season-surf-radio--3483504/support.2019-10-3031 min
Swell Season Surf RadioSitting in a small room w/ Al Knost, Kassia Meador, Karina Rozunko, Justine Mauvin, Ainara AymatAlex Knost, Kassia Meador, Karina Rozunko, Justine Mauvin, Ainara Aymat sit down on a rug in a small hut in Rockaway at the Vans Duct Tape Invitational to discuss authenticity in the industry and the pressures and traps of the 'gram. Alex Valich host of Bodega Boarder Podcast joins our chat with these two generations of iconoclasts and surf stylists. Music credit: Audio Binger "Random Thoughts"Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/swell-season-surf-radio--3483504/support.2019-10-2330 min
brandname™(Ep9) a thought then hurry and stop2019-10-1855 min
Swell Season Surf RadioSurf Scribe Jon CoenJournalist Jon Coen writes about his native Long Beach Island, NJ passionately and shares his Garden State insight through his stories for Surfer Magazine, Surfline and other print media. We sat down with Jon at the Vans Duct Tape Invitational in Rockaway to do a deep dive on his career and the little known post-Sandy stories, like that one time all the surf heavies from Cape May to Sandy Hook sat around a table to discuss storm recovery and collaboration.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/swell-season-surf-radio--3483504/support.2019-10-1642 min
brandname™(Ep8) idk this brandname™2019-10-1155 min
Swell Season Surf RadioJustin Villano of VansFrom small skate shop owner to head of Action Sports North America for Vans, Justin Villano has knows his skate shops and surf lots. Born in Brooklyn, he helped bring the 2019 Duct Tape Invitational to Rockaway, Queens. We talk about the tour, battling in retail and how a legacy brand stays authentic.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/swell-season-surf-radio--3483504/support.2019-10-0938 min
brandname™(Ep 7) namesake2019-10-0454 min
Swell Season Surf Radio"And if Two By Sea the Story of CJ and Damian Hobgood" Director Justin PurserFilmmaker Justin Purser has known the Hobgood twins since the very beginning. When it was time to make a documentary about their lives, Justin was ready to go. We talk to him about the challenges of telling the story of two compelling protagonists at once and working with them to find gold in being vulnerable in front of the camera. Justin also explains the value of working with an unreliable narrator in the form of comedian Daniel Tosh. "And if Two By Sea: The CJ and Damian Hobgood story" is making the festival tour right now. Music Credit...2019-10-0229 min
Swell Season Surf RadioCJ Hobgood Opens Up About Career and Married LifeThe 2001 World Champ talks about getting real in "And if Two by Sea", the new Hobgoodementary that he stars in with his twin Damian. CJ shares with us that the honesty and vulnerability required to make the film also ended up drawing him closer to his family. We bribed CJ with Paulie Gee pizza and he also gave us the behind the scenes of his famous charge at Teahupoo. Music credit: Jimmy Eats WorldBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/swell-season-surf-radio--3483504/support.2019-10-021h 10
brandname™(Ep 6) Fall feels - Brian WattersonBrian Watterson puts down wax.radio‘s first solo guest set with his Fall Feels mix.2019-09-2740 min
Swell Season Surf RadioEp. 105: Rockaway Shaper Paul Schmidt and CrewRockaway shaper Paul Schmidt of Paul Surf brings his crew, filmmaker Thomas LaGrega and Chase Lokin to the studio to talk about getting their hand shaped creations into recent hurricane swell, filmed and into their IG feed. Paul talks about his path from poet to wave trimmer and how he balances his Quaker non-violence while navigating crowded local breaks. Paul Surf is hosting the Board builders Block Party in Rockaway this Saturday.Music credit: "High in the Middle" by HonkBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/swell-season-surf-radio--3483504/support.2019-09-251h 21
Swell Season Surf RadioEp. 104: Life after Pro Surf and Skate careers: Jamie Brisick and Natas Kaupas Presented by Pilgrim Surf & Supply & Birdwell Beach BritchesLegends Jamie Brisick and Natas Kaupas sit down with Chris Gentile of Pilgrim Surf+Supply in front of a live audience to recount their journeys from young global pros in surf and skate to meaningful careers in writing and art direction, respectively. We discover details from their early years in the Valley and Santa Monica when getting to the break required taking the bus and a spin on top of a fire hydrant earned you global stardom. We also learn of the pains and prizes of shifting from performing in front of the camera to producing behind the lens and...2019-09-231h 03
brandname™(Ep 5) Radio Launch - Joel Evey b2b Brandname™We're celebrating the official launch of wax.radio live with a b2b set by Joel Evey and brandname™.2019-09-202h 00Swell Season Surf RadioEp. 103: Troy Mothershead's thoughts on Accounting & Pro Longboarding?On the latest episode of Swell Season Surf Radio, we sat down with WSL Longboard competitor and Director of Planning and Biz Development for True Ames Fins, Troy Mothershead. We discussed the changes to the WSL Longboard Tour, deciding to choose a desk chair over a life as a pro long boarder, the changing business of surf and much more… Troy was a fomer 2015 Duct Tape Invitational winner and competitive fiend. Over the last few years he’s pulled back from the competitive scene to focus on his career and pure enjoyment of surfing. But with the change in the WSL’...2019-09-1754 min
brandname™(Ep 4) Sets by: brandname™, Joel Evey and Chris Rypkema(00:00:00) brandname™, (00:35:30) Joel Evey, (00:56:30) Chris Rypkema,2019-09-131h 24
Swell Season Surf RadioEp 102: Bert Berger of Sunova SurfboardsA brief introduction to the man behind the creation of the parabolic rail, as well as Firewire’s technology and surfboard design. Bert Burger, originating out of Mandurah Western Australia, has been designing, innovating and building sandwich construction and vacuum bagged surfboards for over 23 years. Cohost Tyler Breuer had a unique opportunity to sit down with the legendary shaper for a marathon 2 hour interview. Bert was animated with energy and excitement as we glided through his surfboard shaping history, discussed surfboards made overseas, surfboard tech, the start of Firewire and subsequent exit from the company and the rebirth of Sunova Su...2019-09-122h 02
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brandname™(Ep 2) Sets by: brandname™ and Chris Rypkema(Ep 2) Sets by: brandname™ and Chris Rypkema2019-08-231h 17
brandname™(Ep 1) Sets by: brandname™, Chris Rypkema and Joel Evey(00:00:00) brandname™, (00:41:00) Chris Rypkema, (1:15:15) Joel Evey2019-08-161h 46
Swell Season Surf RadioTalking with a local: Steven Bedford BrownSteven Bedford Brown is as local as you can get in the Hampton Bays area. He started surfing around twelve years old, riding over the Ponquogue bridge year round with a few buddies. He grew up in a rigid pecking order that taught grommets respect and to protect their local spots. He’s taken the mantle as an elder in the lineup but times have changed and the once rigid pecking order has devolved into a bit of a free for all with the huge influx of new surfers and a litigious society where just burning a kook can ge...2019-08-021h 02
Swell Season Surf RadioSitting in San Sebastian with Sancho RodriguezTyler travels to Spanish Basque country and sits and eats with creative director Sancho Rodriguez. Sancho founded the San Sebastián Surf Film Festival and has just opened a public library collection dedicated to surf.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/swell-season-surf-radio--3483504/support.2019-07-191h 00
Swell Season Surf RadioChris Gentile's Beautiful Surf Film also stars MusiciansFilmmaker Chris Gentile, owner of Pilgrim Surf & Supply, discusses his upcoming project, "Self Discovery for Social Survival.” The film was a joint venture with music label Mexican Summer and paired musicians with surfers as they explored Mexico, the Maldives and Iceland. Surfers include 7x World Champion Stephanie Gilmore, Creed McTaggart, Ryan Burch and more. The musicians and pro-surfers embark on a journey that combines a symbiotic relationship between music and the waves, the environment, and local culture. Chris dives into the meaning of the title and the work and inspiration behind this unique surf film. "Self Discovery for Social Survival" is...2019-07-071h 15
Swell Season Surf RadioJamie Brisick Live at Anthology Film ArchivesIn 2011, Tyler sat down with Jamie Brisick, writer, former editor of Surfing Magazine, former pro surfer and one of surfing's great storytellers. We recorded in front of a live audience at the legendary Anthology Film Archives in the East Village, NYC. The conversation was led by images from Jamie's past that represent pivotal moments in his life up until then. From being bright eyed and optimistic as a pro surfer to the realization that he needed to transition into his next phase, which eventually became writing. Jamie delivers classic tales and folklore of surfing's rich history. This is not the...2019-07-021h 11
Swell Season Surf RadioEp. 97: Jamie Brisick circa 2011Ep. 97 - Jamie Brisick circa 2011In 2011 Tyler sat down with Jamie Brisick, writer, former editor of Surfing Magazine, former pro surfer and one of surfing's great storytellers. We recorded in front of a live audience at the legendary Anthology Film Archives. The conversation was led by images from Jamie's past that represent pivotal moments in his life up until then. From being bright eyed and optimistic as a pro surfer to the realization that he needed to transition into his next phase, which eventually became writing. Jamie delivers classic tales and folklore of surfing's rich history. This is not...2019-06-291h 11
Swell Season Surf RadioChris St. Lawrence shoots Sea Smoke and NazarePhotographer Chris St. Lawrence had just started his career in surf photography when he heard that waves can get a little big in a small town in Portugal. That was enough for him to jump on a plane to Nazaré and set up his lens among the pro pool of photographers to watch giants detonate. His scenes of winter surf back home earned Chris two awards at the 2019 Clifbar Cold Shot challenge. He recounts shooting sea smoke at dawn while his fingers froze and living through his dad's indictment and incarceration. Photo credit: Jay BelskyMusic credit: G...2019-06-1348 min
Swell Season Surf RadioKookcast Host and Surf Coach Chris BlotiauLong Island native Chris Blotiau grew up surrounded by educators. When he graduated college with his own degree in teaching, Chris turned his attention to surf education, which he believes is still underdeveloped. We chat about his Surf Continuum program, a fundamentals focused approach to learning that even lifelong surfers will benefit from, and why he never pushes a student into a wave. Chris shares with us some insight from speaking with legends on his own podcast Kookcast and such topics like why wearing a leash holds us back. Music credit: Mutabarunka "Dispel the Lie"...2019-06-071h 15
Swell Season Surf RadioClifbar Cold Shot Challenge 3.0 Awards CeremonyMontauk native Pat Falon of Whalebone Magazine MCs a raucus award ceremony for best winter surf photography shot from Maine to Outer Banks. Jurists and master lensmen Mike Nelson and Taylor Steele handout awards in categories of empty wave and surfer. Contestants drove from up and down the Eastern Seaboard to attend and the winners had stories to tell. Big Wave surfer Will Skudin of NYsea helped power things along.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/swell-season-surf-radio--3483504/support.2019-06-0442 min
Swell Season Surf RadioLive from Clifbar Cold Shot Challenge 3.0From January to April photographers from Maine to OBX and across to the Great Lakes braved the elements to shoot the best image of winter surf in order to compete in the Clifbar Cold Shot Challenge 3.0. Last week at a gallery on the L.E.S. Clifbar and NYsea hosted an exhibition of the finalists photos smartly printed and framed. Awards were bestowed to top empty wave and surfer categories. We spoke with Jurists Emmy Award winner and filmmaker legend Taylor Steele, NY Surf Photo Giant Mike Nelson, and one grom contestant Laird French who drove down from R.I...2019-06-0343 min
Swell Season Surf RadioValpo Surf Project Co-Founder Jon SteuberThe Valpo Surf Project support education, language development, and good old fashion confidence building while surfing for the young people of Valparaíso, Chile. Co-Founder Jon Steuber conceived of the project while on his college semester abroad visiting the beautiful port city that poet Pablo Neruda called home. Ten years later Jon and a team of staff and volunteers have build a highly effective education and risk intervention program which works with hundreds of kids a year.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/swell-season-surf-radio--3483504/support.2019-05-151h 04
Swell Season Surf RadioItalian Race Cars and Scientific Method: Shaper Johnny BorboneJohnny Borbone shapes boards sourced from his background in robotic engineering and Formula 1 stock car racing. The Belmar, NJ shaper dances on the edge of art and science as he applies his expertise in fluid dynamics with love of the long board. We talk about vanguard designs like his reactive flex rail inspired by a Horatio Pagani sports car. Johnny also challenges how the industry rates and understands board performance, responding with his own scientific methods to test and design an optimal glider. He also shares with us the crash at a Slope Side snowboard comp which nearly killed him.2019-05-091h 18
Swell Season Surf RadioThe First Word with Brazilian Photographer Jair BortoletoPortrait photographer Jair Bortoleto sits down for a deep and candid interview with Tyler Breuer at Brooklyn's Head-Hi Gallery. The former editor of Surfer's Journal Brazil unpacks that nation's surf history and culture, as well as the effect of Brazil's cult of soccer stardom on the crafting of Gabriel Medina. Jair brings us into the stories behind his character driven new book, "A Primeira Palavra". Tyler and Jair explore the complexities within surf media and some of the reason he is making the States his home. This is a great education.Become a supporter of this podcast: https...2019-04-301h 07
Swell Season Surf RadioRising Snowboard Star and His Dad: Noah and Michael AvalloneNoah Avallone is only 11 but is quickly becoming a major name in the competitive snowboard tour with talk of possible 2026 Olympic run. Mike, his father, works in finance, is a Snowboard Coach at United States of America Snowboard and Freeski Association, and Noah number 1 supporter. We talk about what it's like to parent a rising star, and what it's like to free the high and lows of intense competition when you are only in 6th grade. Noah, who also surf in Montauk, is forced to answer Tyler's ride or surf challenge.Become a supporter of this podcast: https...2019-04-171h 02
Swell Season Surf RadioMaking His Passion Work and Back Again with Dave DowdDavid Dowd cut his teeth working at a surf shop in Long Beach Island at the ripe age of 10 years. He eventually went on to own and operate Division East Skate Shop in Montclair, NJ for over 13 years. His shop became a focal point for skate culture within that community. Division East had to shut its doors in 2012 at a time of upheaval in the skate and surf industry. Dave shares his experiences running a core skate shop and making your passion your work. We explore how you define yourself after you leave the comfort of an industry that helped...2019-04-101h 01
Swell Season Surf RadioSurf Activist Launches Head HiMosco Aa first appeared on the show at a public hearing last year where he was voicing his opposition to proposed expansion of a natural gas pipeline underneath the Rockaways. He's still battling Williams Transco and now has embarked on something even more daunting - starting a gallery/ bookstore/ coffee house in Brooklyn. We talk to this surfer-creative on how he has integrated his street artist and activist selves into conceiving, along with his talented wife Alexandra, the dynamic new space called Head Hi. Mosco also gives us a report from his trip to D.C. with Surfrider Foundation where...2019-03-281h 13
Swell Season Surf RadioLong Island 1990s Surf Culture with Davo DenisUnderground O.G. Long Island legend Davo Denis has seen and done it all. Surfboard purveyor, Brooklyn building tycoon, creator of X-Dreem clothing company, and proprietor of the Inhumane store in SoHo, Davo is a restless man of many projects. He shares with Ben and Tyler hilarious anecdotes of a surf mission in Baja that was actually a Christian charity Mission and what it was like to gatecrash Roseland Ballroom in the 90s to push t-shirts on sweaty rockstars. Davo summoned these stories by flooding our podcast studio with photos from his decades in surf, notes from the manager of...2019-03-211h 18
Swell Season Surf RadioEp. 85: Big Wave Surfers and Gender Inequity with Filmmaker Karen B. SongSince the late 1950s women have been charging in the big wave club but have not received the proper respect, ability to compete, or equal prize money as their male counterparts. We speak with filmmaker Karen B. Song about her project in development on the struggle for women to be properly recognized among the elite group of athletes who surf XXL . We also discuss Dan Duane's recent New York Times investigative story on the WSL and their recent decision to address pay inequity in their contests. Karen also discusses her film with the group 5 Gyre auditing the plastic floating in...2019-03-141h 32
Swell Season Surf RadioEp. 84: Rockaway Surf Shop Hustle with Station RBNY's Nigel LouisRetail is a tough game. Owning a surf shop in the seasonal market of Rockaway is even tougher. We speak with Nigel Louis, owner of Station RBNY, on how community drives customer loyalty, working along side his retail peers, and why selling a sweater next to surf board is good for a store by the beach. Louis and Co-host Tyler bring their background as big brand reps to discuss how a surf shop survives in today's retail climate. Music credit:The Flat Five: "This is Your Night"Become a supporter of this podcast: https...2019-02-281h 04
Swell Season Surf RadioEp.83: When a non-pro steps up to surf CloudbreakMost of us learn about Cloudbreak from the pros, now hear about it from a guy with desk job. Peter Brandi works in Midtown and commutes to waves year round in NYC. He's a solid surfer defying middle age. 6 months ago he was invited to join a crew to surf the "perfect wave". Ben chats with Peter about getting ready for the legend off Tavarua and that experience of surfing over the several critical sections that make Cloudbreak a "perfect" wave.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/swell-season-surf-radio--3483504/support.2019-02-2057 min