EPISODE · Jun 23, 2026 · 1H 29M
199 - TBone Talks... to Author Miles Masterson - Author of "The Oom".
from Barrelled Surf Podcast · host Namu, TBone and Adzy - Surf Stories From the West
In the world of surfing, few stories resonate as deeply as that of John Whitmore, a pioneer who brought modern surfing to South Africa. In this episode of Barrelled Surf Podcast, Tbone talks with his good mate, South African Journo and Author Miles Masterson as they delve into the life of Whitmore, exploring his journey from the shores of Cape Town to becoming a key figure in the surfing community. Join us as we uncover the challenges and triumphs faced by this surfing legend. 00:00 - Introduction and Book Launch 02:56 - The Journey of Writing John Whitmore's Biography 06:04 - John Whitmore's Impact on South African Surfing 08:59 - The Meeting of John Whitmore and Dick Metz11:41The Evolution of Surfing in South Africa 14:45 - The Role of the Dana Point Mafia 17:33 - Max Wettland's Influence on South African Surfing 20:24 - The Legacy of John Whitmore and Competitive Surfing 23:10 - Cultural Significance of John Whitmore 26:18 - Conclusion and Reflections on Surfing History 47:57 - The Journey of Writing an Autobiography 51:16 - Discovering Lost Tapes and Their Impact 54:11 - John Whitmore's Influence on Surfing 59:03 - Personal Stories and Memories of John Whitmore 01:04:03 - John Whitmore: A Surfing Legend 01:09:13 - The Legacy of John Whitmore 01:10:37 - How to Get the book 01:13:04 - Key Takeaways from the Book 01:16:51 - Conservation Efforts in Surfing 01:22:00 - The Future of Surfing in Africa Who’s your surfing hero? Tag them in the comments! https://www.sharkeyesglobal.com https://cheekymonkey.com.au https://foresterestate.com.au https://dunnbayhomeloans.com.au Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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In the world of surfing, few stories resonate as deeply as that of John Whitmore, a pioneer who brought modern surfing to South Africa. In this episode of Barrelled Surf Podcast, Tbone talks with his good mate, South African Journo and Author Miles Masterson as they delve into the life of Whitmore, exploring his journey from the shores of Cape Town to becoming a key figure in the surfing community. Join us as we uncover the challenges and triumphs faced by this surfing legend.00:00 - Introduction and Book Launch02:56 - The Journey of Writing John Whitmore's Biography06:04 - John Whitmore's Impact on South African Surfing08:59 - The Meeting of John Whitmore and Dick Metz11:41The Evolution of Surfing in South Africa14:45 - The Role of the Dana Point Mafia17:33 - Max Wettland's Influence on South African Surfing20:24 - The Legacy of John Whitmore and Competitive Surfing23:10 - Cultural Significance of John Whitmore26:18 - Conclusion and Reflections on Surfing History47:57 - The Journey of Writing an Autobiography51:16 - Discovering Lost Tapes and Their Impact54:11 - John Whitmore's Influence on Surfing59:03 - Personal Stories and Memories of John Whitmore01:04:03 - John Whitmore: A Surfing Legend01:09:13 - The Legacy of John Whitmore01:10:37 - How to Get the book01:13:04 - Key Takeaways from the Book01:16:51 - Conservation Efforts in Surfing01:22:00 - The Future of Surfing in AfricaWho’s your surfing hero? Tag them in the comments! https://www.sharkeyesglobal.comhttps://cheekymonkey.com.auhttps://foresterestate.com.auhttps://dunnbayhomeloans.com.au
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