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Midlife Surfer: Surf Podcast

by Jeff

Midlife surf thoughts with drive and hold.

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  1. 099: Fireman Mike Part 2!

    Produced by Adam Montiel @adamontheair of Up + Adam with Adam Montiel podcast. Music by Inferior Decorators on Apple, Spotify, and Bandcamp. [email protected] http://midlifesurfer.com Instagram: @midlifesurferpodcast Donations are welcome here (I gotta pay for 12U travel ball tournaments).

  2. 098: Fireman Mike

    A hand-crafted surf podcast. Produced by Adam Montiel @adamontheair of Up + Adam with Adam Montiel podcast. Music by Inferior Decorators on Apple, Spotify, and Bandcamp. [email protected] http://midlifesurfer.com Instagram: @midlifesurferpodcast Donations are welcome here.

  3. 097: Serve Yourself

    Produced by Adam Montiel @adamontheair of Up + Adam with Adam Montiel podcast. Music by Inferior Decorators on Apple, Spotify, and Bandcamp. [email protected] http://midlifesurfer.com Instagram: @midlifesurferpodcast Donations are welcome here (12U travel ball is expensive)…and thanks.

  4. 096: Softop, Drop, Shut Em Down Open Up Shoppe

    Produced by Adam Montiel @adamontheair of Up + Adam with Adam Montiel podcast. Music by Inferior Decorators on Apple, Spotify, and Bandcamp. [email protected] http://midlifesurfer.com Instagram: @midlifesurferpodcast Donations are welcome here (I gotta pay for 12U travel ball tournaments)

  5. 095: Alastair Thompson – “A Surfer’s Guide to Enlightenment”

    Alastair Thompson, author of “A Surfer’s Guide to Enlightenment: Insights From the Ocean on Life, Love and Happiness,” joins the pod live-to-tape from the South Coast of Brazil. Available on Amazon here. “A book about life, loss, love, and happiness, A Surfer’s Guide to Enlightenment calls us to...

  6. 094: Bucky Part 2

    Produced by Adam Montiel @adamontheair of Up + Adam with Adam Montiel podcast. Music by Inferior Decorators on Apple, Spotify, and Bandcamp. [email protected] http://midlifesurfer.com Instagram: @midlifesurferpodcast Donations are welcome here (I gotta pay for 12U travel ball tournaments).

  7. 093: Bucky

    Produced by Adam Montiel @adamontheair of Up + Adam with Adam Montiel podcast. Music by Inferior Decorators on Apple, Spotify, and Bandcamp. Donate to the pod (my kid plays travel ball and it’s expensive)…click here! [email protected] http://midlifesurfer.com Instagram: @midlifesurferpodcast

  8. 092: Losin’ My Enemies

    Produced by Adam Montiel @adamontheair of Up + Adam with Adam Montiel podcast. Music by Inferior Decorators on Apple, Spotify, and Bandcamp. [email protected] http://midlifesurfer.com Instagram: @midlifesurferpodcast

  9. 091: Palo Alto

    Donate to da pod! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/midlifesurfer Produced by Adam Montiel @adamontheair — be sure to check Adam’s daily podcast Up + Adam with Adam Montiel (click here). Email: [email protected] for questions, criticisms, and requests. Website: http://midlifesurfer.com Insta:...

  10. 090: Triple Decker w/ Timber Surf Co’s Ryan Lynch y James Jenkins

    Donate to da pod! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/midlifesurfer Produced by Adam Montiel @adamontheair Enjoy Adam’s daily podcast Up + Adam with Adam Montiel (click here). Email: [email protected] for questions, criticisms, requests, favors, advice, and inspiration. Website:...

  11. 089: Endtroducing James

    The podcast limps! In accord with our luke-warm quest to provide pod content, we continue to exploit surf friends, old and new. James Boobeedoo Jenkins is the latter. 2025 LFG. Donate to da pod! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/midlifesurfer Produced by Adam Montiel @adamontheair — be sure to check...

  12. 088: Baja Live (to Tape)!

    Bucky, Jason, y yo. Talking in Baja. Enjoy. Donate to da pod! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/midlifesurfer Produced by Adam Montiel @adamontheair — be sure to check Adam’s daily podcast Up + Adam with Adam Montiel (click here). Email: [email protected] for questions, criticisms, and requests....

  13. 087: Mark Louis Campbell

    “A smooth sea never made a smooth sailor” – Franklin D. Roosevelt In this episode of Midlife Surfer, Mark Louis Campbell joins the pod to discuss more LIFE than surf. Don’t worry, we work in some hot surf talk, too 😉 More information on his retreats can be found at thepeculiarway.org and also at...

  14. 086: Quick Hit Live from 880 South

    Donate to da pod! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/midlifesurfer Produced by Adam Montiel @adamontheair — be sure to check Adam’s daily podcast Up + Adam with Adam Montiel (click here). Email: [email protected] for questions, criticisms, and requests. Website: http://midlifesurfer.com Insta:...

  15. 085: Dog Tension

    Donate to the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/midlifesurfer Produced by Adam Montiel @adamontheair, who has a slightly inferior podcast called “Where Wine Takes You” Email: [email protected] Website: http://midlifesurfer.com Instagram: @midlifesurferpodcast Intro/outro music: Playboi…

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  16. 084: Shark

    Donate to da pod! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/midlifesurfer Produced by Adam Montiel @adamontheair — be sure to check Adam’s daily podcast Up + Adam with Adam Montiel (click here). Email: [email protected] for questions, criticisms, and requests. Website: http://midlifesurfer.com Insta:...

  17. 083: Dan Fischer, One Last Wave Project

    The pod limps on! Dan Fischer, founder of the One Last Wave Project, shares his personal story of loss, grief and surf. The mission of his organization is to “harness the healing power of the ocean to help grieving families coping with the loss of a loved one.” Visit onelastwaveproject.com to…

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  18. 082: Curse the Cyclists

    Donate to da pod! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/midlifesurfer Produced by Adam Montiel @adamontheair, who has a mas mejor podcast called “Where Wine Takes You” Email: [email protected] for questions, criticisms, and requests. Website: http://midlifesurfer.com Insta: @midlifesurferpodcast…

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  19. 081: Macabre Eric Returns

    Eric returns and talks sharks, Steve Jobs, and Steve Young. Oh, and I won a surfboard!!! Donate to the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/midlifesurfer Produced by Adam Montiel @adamontheair, who has a much better podcast called “Where Wine Takes You” Email: [email protected] Website:...

  20. 080: Here is No Why

    The pod limps along with pride. Donate to da pod! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/midlifesurfer Produced by Adam Montiel @adamontheair, who has a much podcast with hints of oak and roasted cherry called “Where Wine Takes You” Email: [email protected] for questions, criticisms, and requests....

  21. 079: Destination Unknown

    Nice to see you again 🙂 Produced by Adam Montiel @adamontheair, who has a much better podcast called “Where Wine Takes You” Email: [email protected] Website: http://midlifesurfer.com Instagram: @midlifesurferpodcast Intro/outro music: Playboi Carti “Magnolia” http://www.cashcarti.com/…

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  22. 078: Timber Surf Co’s Ryan Lynch

    Timber Surf Co’s Ryan Lynch joins me for a post-surf pod direct from my trusty ’13 Pilot. I got one small wave, blew a take off, and then got caught up on some rocks, fyi. Ryan’s eco friendly, high performance boards can be viewed at timbersurfco.com and @timbersurfco. Outro music provided by the...

  23. 077: Three Words: LET’S POD

    Donate to the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/midlifesurfer Produced by Adam Montiel @adamontheair, who has a mediocre podcast called “Where Wine Takes You” Email: [email protected] Website: http://midlifesurfer.com Instagram: @midlifesurferpodcast Intro/outro music: Playboi Carti...

  24. 076: Uroko’s Alex Czech, For Love of Sea and Scales

    Uroko found and artist Alex Czech stops in to discuss all the important stuff. Get the fly shit at www.uroko.com and follow on IG @urokolife Donate to the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/midlifesurfer Produced by Adam Montiel @adamontheair, who has a much better podcast called “Where Wine…

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  25. 075: Loose Change with CJ Nelson & Mark Campbell

    Ahoy! Mark Campbell & CJ Nelson join the pod to discuss Loose Change Retreats. Visit LooseChangeRetreats.com for more information. Mark’s IG is @marklouiscampbell; and CJ’s IG is @cj_nelson I’m now jonesing for a CJ Nelson Designs board. Indulge here @ cjnelsondesigns.com Also, Crime Surfboards...

  26. 074: Extra Paddle, Stay Low

    Donate to the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/midlifesurfer Produced by Adam Montiel @adamontheair, who has a red-hot-fire podcast called “Where Wine Takes You” Email: [email protected] Website: http://midlifesurfer.com Instagram: @midlifesurferpodcast Intro/outro music: Playboi Carti...

  27. 073: El Maestro Michel Junod

    Michel Junod makes his THIRD appearance on Midlife Surfer. What a treat! Checkout Michel’s fine shapes here here: https://surfboardsbymicheljunod.com/ & follow via IG @micheljunodsurfboards Donate to da pod! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/midlifesurfer Produced by Adam Montiel @adamontheair, who…

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  28. 072: Shadowboxing

    Santa Cruz flood relief donation link is here. Produced by Adam Montiel @adamontheair, who has a so-so podcast called “Where Wine Takes You” Email: [email protected] Website: http://midlifesurfer.com Instagram: @midlifesurferpodcast Intro/outro music: Playboi Carti “Magnolia”...

  29. 071: Surfival League’s Taylor Lobdell

    Register for Surfival ASAP, as the deadline is this Saturday, January 28: https://www.surfival-league.com/ Surfival founder Taylor Lobdell joins the show to discuss his simplified fantasy surf league, and all the kick-ass prizes ($5k USD & three-board quiver from PANDA SURFBOARDS). We also talk...

  30. 070: Jason Does Baja & Rain Carnage

    Show love to Santa Cruz County’s Storm & Flood Response and donate here: https://www.cfscc.org/ Produced by Adam Montiel @adamontheair, who has a much better podcast called “Where Wine Takes You” Email: [email protected] Website: http://midlifesurfer.com Instagram: @midlifesurferpodcast...

  31. 069: Brighten the Corners

    Hey now! We back for the ’23 campaign. Donate to da pod! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/midlifesurfer Produced by Adam Montiel @adamontheair, who has a much better podcast called “Where Wine Takes You” Email: [email protected] for questions, criticisms, and requests. Website:...

  32. 068: WET SEAL

    Donate to the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/midlifesurfer Produced by Adam Montiel @adamontheair, who has a much better podcast called “Where Wine Takes You” Email: [email protected] Website: http://midlifesurfer.com Instagram: @midlifesurferpodcast Intro/outro music: Playboi Carti...

  33. 067: Offshoot of a Maple Tree

    Donate to da pod! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/midlifesurfer Produced by Adam Montiel @adamontheair, who has a much better podcast called “Where Wine Takes You” Email: [email protected] for questions, criticisms, and requests. Website: http://midlifesurfer.com Insta: @midlifesurferpodcast...

  34. 066: Wreckx-n-Effect

    Donate to the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/midlifesurfer Produced by Adam Montiel @adamontheair, who has a much better podcast called “Where Wine Takes You” Email: [email protected] Website: http://midlifesurfer.com Instagram: @midlifesurferpodcast Intro/outro music: Playboi Carti...

  35. 065: Juicebox Surfboards’ Kyle Johnson

    Kyle Johnson of Juicebox Surfboards was kind enough to lend his time to the podcast. I enjoyed meeting with Kyle, talking surf, baseball, work and life. His boards are gorgeous. I want one. He paints a sweet sign, too. His showroom is 730 Water Street in Santa Cruz, CA if you’re ever in the hood....

  36. 064: Crowdface Killah

    Hey there. Nice to see you again. 🙂 Donate to the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/midlifesurfer Produced by Adam Montiel @adamontheair, who also has a much better podcast called “Where Wine Takes You” Email: [email protected] Website: http://midlifesurfer.com Instagram:...

  37. 063: Eric Plays Nocturnes

    Eric joins to pod, plays Chopin, talks NBA and surf. Enjoy! Donate to the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/midlifesurfer Produced by Adam Montiel @adamontheair, who also has a much better podcast called “Where Wine Takes You” Email: [email protected] for questions, criticisms, and…

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  38. 062: Burn Palms, Make Money

    Live-to-tape-to-pod from Baja, with love. Donate to the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/midlifesurfer Produced by Adam Montiel @adamontheair, who also has a much better podcast called “Where Wine Takes You” Email: [email protected] for questions, criticisms, and requests. Website:...

  39. 061: Alpha Kook

    Donate to the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/midlifesurfer Produced by Adam Montiel @adamontheair, who also has a much better podcast called “Where Wine Takes You” Email: [email protected] Website: http://midlifesurfer.com Instagram: @midlifesurferpodcast Intro/outro music: Playboi…

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  40. 060: Uroko Giveaway! Meandering Surf-Adjacent Talk!

    In early-morning hours amidst the bucolic Seabright neighborhood of Santa Cruz, CA, Uroko’s Alex Czech joins me to hook up a lucky pod donator w/ $200 in Uroko Apparel. Plus we talk about other stuff. Recorded live-to-phone @ Uroko HQ! See the goods at https://uroko.com Donate to the show:...

  41. 059: Michel Junod returns to the pod!

    World-class shaper, world-class surfer, and great guy Michel Junod joins the pod once more. Check out Michel’s shapes at www.surfboardsbymicheljunod.com and IG @micheljunodsurfboards Midlifesurferpodcastlistener, win some free Uroko gear! Every $5 donation to the show is a ticket for a drawing...

  42. 058: Hi, again, my friend

    Midlifesurferpodcastlistener, win some free Uroko gear! Every $5 donation to the show is a ticket in a raffle we’ll do on…hmmm…let’s say Episode 60? One lucky donator gets $200 in Uroko product. Donate here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/midlifesurfer Produced by Adam Montiel @adamontheair, who…

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  43. 057: Black Surf Santa Cruz founder Esabella Bonner

    Welcome back! So nice to see you again. Bella Bonner graces the pod with positive energy, sharing the mission and vision for Black Surf Santa Cruz. Check it out at blacksurfclubsantacruz.com You can follow Bella on IG at @BellaGMO and Black Surf @blacksurfclubSC The website is cool, too:...

  44. 056: MF Doom Scrolling

    Dear Midlifesurferpodcastlistener, win some free Uroko gear! Every $5 donation to the show is a ticket in a raffle we’ll do on…hmmm…let’s say Episode 60? One lucky donator gets $200 in Uroko product. Donate here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/midlifesurfer Produced by Adam Montiel @adamontheair…

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  45. 055: Uroko’s Alex Czech is back!

    Alex Czech — Uroko founder, artist, graphic design teacher, former boogie pro, dad, husband, and general cool dude — returns to the pod. Check the website at https://uroko.com and Instagram @urokolife. Available at online and only the finest surf shops nearest you. Donate to the show:...

  46. 054: Freddy Freeloader and Eric

    Eric joins us once more to discuss jazz piano, altercations in surf and at a golf club, WSL Fantasy, breaking NBA trade news, y todo! Donate to the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/midlifesurfer Produced by Adam Montiel @adamontheair Email: [email protected] for questions, criticisms, and...

  47. 053: OMBE’s Luke Hardacre

    OMBE’s Luke Hardacre Zooms in from Cornwall, UK to discuss coffee cups, thumbs-to-the-bum, proper surf stance, and why you likely don’t need a tail pad. OMBE.co is rich with tangible, relatable surf instruction. I loved this interview, and hope you do too. Check out https://www.ombe.co Also, the...

  48. 052: Pi Surfboards’ Ryan Burke

    Hello, again. Thanks for listening. Ryan Burke is Lake Erie surfer and shaper based out of Erie, PA. Check out his IG at https://www.instagram.com/pi.surfboards/ Donate to the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/midlifesurfer Produced by Adam Montiel @adamontheair Email: [email protected]…

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  49. 051: All of the Lights

    Wrap gifts to this. Donate to the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/midlifesurfer Produced by Adam Montiel @adamontheair Email: [email protected] website: http://midlifesurfer.com Instagram: @midlifesurferpodcast Intro/outro music: Playboi Carti “Magnolia” http://www.cashcarti.com/ Jea.

  50. 050: Pilot Flexin

    Thank you, and good day. Donate to the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/midlifesurfer Produced by Adam Montiel @adamontheair Email: [email protected] for questions, criticisms, and requests. Website: http://midlifesurfer.com Insta: @midlifesurferpodcast Music intro/outro: Tortoise…

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About this show

Midlife surf thoughts with drive and hold.

Hosted by

Jeff

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Midlife Surfer: Surf Podcast have?

Midlife Surfer: Surf Podcast has 99 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on March 12, 2026.

What is Midlife Surfer: Surf Podcast about?

Midlife surf thoughts with drive and hold.

How often does Midlife Surfer: Surf Podcast release new episodes?

Midlife Surfer: Surf Podcast publishes monthly, based on its 99 episodes since March 2020.

Who hosts Midlife Surfer: Surf Podcast?

Midlife Surfer: Surf Podcast is created and hosted by Jeff.
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