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The Boardroom Podcast
by Scott Bass
Scott Bass discusses waves and the equipment to ride them with.
Episodes
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Valuable Curves: Episode 1
For most of surfing's history, surfboards weren't precious. They were dragged across parking lots... repaired with whatever resin was on hand... ridden until they snapped... and then replaced. But somewhere along the way, something changed. This podcast series is about that moment— when…
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110 - Randy Rarick
"I think Randy Rarick might be the best all-around surfer in the world," says Greg Noll. "I'm not bullshitting. He's definitely the most underrated. This guy ripped on shortboards for years. He's tremendous on a longboard. He's a master on a three-foot wave, then he'll go out at 15' Sunset and…
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109 - Eric Arakawa
Born and raised in Hawaii, Eric was taught to surf by his father at the age of 10 in Waikiki on a 7'0 round-tailed Barry Kanaiaupuni mini-gun. At the age of 14, he'd shaped his first board, a 5'8 round pin out of his family's Pearl City home. Today with 40 years of experience and having shaped...
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108 - Chris Mauro
Chris Mauro and Scott talk about the most important surfboards of the 1970s. Surfboards that absolutely need to be on the historic timeline. Chris Mauro is the former editor at SURFER magazine and currently in a role at SHACC Surfing Heritage and Culture Center as a content and marketing...
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107 - Greg Webber
A deep thinker. An intuitive surfboard designer. A man who can dream and imagine and then manifest. On this episode of The Boardroom Podcast -- Greg Webber. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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106 - 1977 World Champion Shaun Tomson
Shaun Tomson was a wave-riding supernova, and in the winter of 1975-76 he lit up the sport like nobody else. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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105 - Dave Prodan
WSL's Dave Prodan on big changes for 2026, Caio moves on, possibility of a JJF return, and much more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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104 - Nick Ferreira: Roam Surfboards
There is something about a shaper that rips. I believe most of us are drawn to that --I know I am. Lots of names pop up, Mike Estrada, Ryan Sakel, Michael Baron, anyway, you get the idea... too many to name. ha. Nick Ferreira falls into that category. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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103 - Mitchell Rae
Mitchell Rae may state his occupation as a 'surfboard shaper' on those forms at the airport, but his iconic boards with distinctive 'spirit eyes' are so much more than just foam and fiberglass. It should also read 'artist', 'sculptor', 'scientist', 'designer', 'diviner' and many other strings to...
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102 - Jason Bennett
Chemistry Surfboards owner and shaper Jason Bennett discusses the state of the surfboard industry, including disruptions such as Black Monday and Covid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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101 - Chris Ahrens
Chris and Scott talk about Windansea, Woody Brown, Dale Dobson, Carl Ekstrom and many other La Jolla notables. Chris Ahearns is a surf historian. The author of numerous books. A scribe who has written for every major North American surf publication. For years he announced many of the great surf...
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100 - Sam George
International traveler, scribe, author, surf historian, editor, writer of screenplays... and hardcore surfer to the bitter end! On this edition of hte Boardroom Podcast... Mr. Sam George. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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099 - Jordan Brazie
The world's most underrated shaper? 2X East Coast Shape-off winner and runner in the Boardroom Show Icons of Foam Shape-off honoring Wayne Lynch -- Mr. Jordan Brazie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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098 - Randy Rarick
The most interesting man in surfing. Randy Rarick discusses the John John Florence world championship parade, Rabbit Kekai, Toes Reef and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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097 - Matt Biolos
Matt Biolos talks about the upcoming Tahiti Paris 2024 Olympic surfing competition, Twinzers, legends and other assorted topics. One of the most influential surfboard builders in the world. His influence goes beyond the highly important surfboard designs – which are of course world class (I've...
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096 - Paulo Roberto Sciamarelli: Part Two
As you may recall when we left part one of the Paulo Roberto Sciamarelli Surfing Village origin story - Paulo had finally found his paradise a perfect wave in front and plenty of really good waves -- rights and lefts-- all within a 5-20 minutes by boat. He had secured land, had a boat built 8 x 3...
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095 - Paulo Roberto Sciamarelli
This story is really a dream. OR it speaks to the power of dreams. One man's dream that became a reality. That man's name is Paulo: Paulo Roberto Sciamarelli. In some ways his story is about focus. Focus on a dream. It will eventually manifest. "If you believe you deserve it, the universe will...
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094 - Bob McTavish
Bob McTavish, The Boardroom International Surfboard Show's Icon of Foam for 2024 – Gregarious, filled with stories and fun insights. An absolute legend. Greenough was the seed for the shortboard revolution and McTavish the tree that sprung to life from that seed. Australia's Surfing Life magazine...
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093 - Randy Rarick
Randy Rarick is a plethora of information and insight regarding literally everything in surf culture. Enjoy as we discuss Kelly Slater's retirement, surfboard design, George Downing, Bob McTavish Gerry Lopez, and much much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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092 - Lior Zimmerman
The October 7th terrorist attacks in Israel has of course changed everything. That includes surfing. We discuss with Israeli surfer and surf industry businessman Lior Zimmerman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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091 - Gary Linden
Gary Linden is well-known for his big wave surfing and shaping prowess. He's also the foremost expert on Agave surfboards. In this episode of the Boardroom Podcast Gary talks Agave, Balsa and the always interesting Volume vs. Thickness debate, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices.…
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090 - Damian Cole
Damian Cole, environmentalist, surfer, producer of bamboo surfboards (Varuna Surfboards) with an edge toward cutting edge performance. Damo, also the son of iconic surfer/ shaper Maurice Cole, offers insights into the fine-tuned bamboo board building process, his background in the oil industry…
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089 - Kyle Knox
Kyle Knox and a crew of buds recently encountered a pod of Orcas while on a downwind run (foils). We discuss that adventure, his upbringing as a young pro in the late 90's / early 2000's and a whole lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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088 - Skye Walker
Skye Walker is a muralist with an interesting back story. I'm sure you've seen his work even if you didn't realize it, or you may be wearing a tee shirt with his art on it right now. Oh, he's a frothing surfer too. This episode of the Boardroom Podcast, muralist Skye Walker. Learn more about your...
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087 - Christian Beamish
Christian Beamish is a surfboard craftsman with a historic bent -- always looking to the past to envision the future. A fun discussion about design, and what's next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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086 - Shea Somma
Shea Somma is a surfboard shaper from SLO area. His "Best In Show" entry at The Boardroom International Surfboard Show won 1st Place in 2023. We discuss surfboard shaping, Bonzers, getting into the business, the craft, tools necessary and a bunch more surfboard related discourse. Learn more about...
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085 - Cyrus Sutton
Cyrus Sutton Story teller. Eco Entrepreneur? Super smooth goofy foot surfer originally from Orange County, now living in the pacific Northwest; Old soul. Young heart. Deep thinker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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084 - Barton Lynch
Barton Lynch. 1988 ASP/WSL World Champion. Intelligent, opinionated, and a seeker. Lynch wisely admits he might not have all the answers and he would love to chat with the person that does. We talk, Vans Pipe Masters, Olympics at Teahupoo, Kelly Slater, the North Shore Season and much more! Give…
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083 - Matt George: In Deep
Smart, passionate, sincere and with deep experience as a surfer lifestyle proponent, Matt George offers engaging insights. Let us begin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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082 - Josh Peterson
Josh Peterson is one of the eight shapers competing in the Icons of Foam Shape-off honoring Bing Copeland at the Boardroom Show this year. From Va. Beach to Portugal, it's been quite a ride so far, and I say "so far" because there's a lot more happening for Josh Peterson of Peterson Surf Craft....
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081 - Greg Loehr
A surfboard shaper since 1967, Greg Loehr worked for Dick Catri, Natural Art, Ocean Avenue, and Fox. He began making boards out of styrofoam blanks and epoxy resin in 1981, and helped create a stronger, and lighter alternative to the standard polyurethane foam/polyester resin board. In 2004,...
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080 - Hunter Joslin
The voice of East Coast surfing for decades. A treasure trove of insight into not only East Coast surfing history, but surfing history in general. Good friend and great human Mr. Hunter Joslin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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079 - Thomas Bexon
Hardworking surfboard builder from Noosa Heads. A big bloke with grand surfboards. One of the shapers invited to compete in the Icons of Foam honoring Bing Copeland in October, 7&8 of 2023 at The Boardroom International Surfboard show presented by US Blanks. On this episode of the Boardroom...
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078 - Jamie Brisick
Fulbright Scholar and author Jamie Brisick discusses his new book, quitting, ego, and searching for waves during this episode of The Boardroom Podcast w Scott Bass. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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077 - Michael Arenal: Arenal Surfboards
He won the Best in Show Board Build off at The Boardroom. He's building beautiful. l boards for Hobie and for his own label. He's been selected by Bing Copeland to compete in the Icons of Foam Shape-off honoring Bing in October at the Boardroom. He's got a lot going on! Learn more about your ad...
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076 - Justin Ternes: Dark Arts Surfboards
Dark Arts is a budding channel within the surf industry that collaborates with prominent surfboard shapers from around the world. Inspired by innovation and quality, Justin Ternes re-thought the process of crafting surfboards. As a result, Dark Arts offers the light, strong, performance…
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075 - Randy Rarick
Randy Rarick has worn many hats. Weber Team Rider, pro surfer, shaper and board builder, professional surfing tour administrator, Triple Crown of Surfing executive director, world traveler, vintage collectable surfboard aficionado… Rarick is the go-to guy for expert surfboard restoration and…
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074 - WSL CEO Erik Logan
Today we discuss the ups and downs of the 2022 WCT season, the Vans Pipeline Masters, the shuttering of the WSL Studios , CT injury wildcards, the upcoming Rip Curl WSL Finals at Lowers and a whole lot more. On this episode of The Boardroom Podcast the CEO of the World Surf League, Erik Logan.…
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073 - Ward Coffey
Successful shaper and Santa Cruz stalwart Ward Coffey has carved out (pardon the pun) a fine legacy in an area renowned for great surfers, shapers and board builders. Doug Haut, Mark Angel, Steve Colletta, Joey Thomas, Bob Pearson, Doug Fletcher and Dave Aronovici and their crew – and frankly way...
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072 - HEXA 3D Printed Surfboards
Deeply concerned with preserving the environment, Léo Bouffier, Sylvain Fleury and Mylène Wang, 3 passionate surfers and engineers, created their brand HEXA Surfboard in September 2018 in order to find a more sustainable alternative to existing surfboard manufacturing. This isn't just another eco...
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071 - Marty Hoffman
Marty Hoffman comes from an incredible lineage, peppered with iconic surf characters including his father Flippy Hoffman, and his uncle Walter Hoffman. Marty has produced a new film "Big Wave Guardians", an in-depth look at the Hawaiian North Shore lifesaving culture. On this episode of the...
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070 - Timmy Patterson
Generations. That's the word that sticks with me. His grandfather glued up life boat balsa out of Pearl Harbor for Walter Hoffman's escapades on the West Side of Oahu. His dad, a foundational member of the Windansea Surf Club, and buddies with Butch, Pat Curren and the Ekstroms. Timmy also soaked...
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069 - Evan Slater
This guy is street smart, emotionally intelligent, and business savvy. And Slater is a damn good surfer. As a young man, a he was dominant competitor in NSSA events and later on a charger in big wave venues such as Mavericks -- both free surfs and competitions. On top of all that he displays a...
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068 - Gary Linden
An iconic surfboard shaper to champion surfers and the local crew, a big wave surfer, a world traveler, a big wave contest promoter and judge – yes Gary Linden is all of these things. But of course labels never really do justice. I've always viewed Gary Linden as a do-er. He gets stuff done. A...
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067 - Jason Burnett: Jay Surfboards
There are many one-man shops: a shaping room, laminating room, sanding room …maybe a spray room. These are small but efficient. Local boards, built by local builders for local surfers—seems simple, and proper. In late March of this year one such workshop was destroyed by fire. On this episode of...
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066 - Chris Christenson
This guy is one of the sharpest minds in the game. Savvy businessperson, incredible craftsman, understands the importance of an authentic aesthetic.- intense work ethic. On this edition of The Boardroom Podcast – surfboard builder Chris Christenson. Let us begin. Learn more about your ad choices....
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065 - Devon Howard
Marketing ambassador at Channel Islands Surfboards… and the WSL Longbord Tour Commissioner. Two great gigs. I thought it'd be wise to catch up and discuss surfboards, fins as well as the goings on with the WSL Longboard Tour. The Boardroom podcast with Devon Howard … let us begin. Learn more…
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064 - Keep It A Secret Film: Sean Duggan
There are some really good documentary surf films. Origin stories. Who was there first? How did they get there? Of course all documentary surf films must attempt the high bar that is The Endless Summer. A herculean feat. Keep It A Secret is the origin story about Surfing in Ireland. Let us begin....
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063 - Buzzy Kerbox
It's not often a globe trotting international surfer is also a globe trotting international model. Buzzy Kerbox, with his win at the 1978 World Cup at Sunset Beach, basically stepped over the "busted down door" and proclaimed "Hey fellas, no big deal." Kerbox went on to great things in both the...
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062 - Tim Crozier
A dear friend and he's been a spiritual mentor giving me guidance based on a shared Judeo-Christian ethos. Tim is my right hand man at the Boardroom, basically helping the show run smoothly especially the Icons of Foam Shape-off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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