Episodes
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MATT MEOLA
Matt Meola is one of Maui’s most creative and progressive surfers, but surfing is only one part of his life. In this episode of The Buoy Report, Matt and I talk about growing up on Maui, professional surfing, progression and risk, hunting, fishing, family, and his connection to the land and…
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The Process × The Buoy Report
A little different episode of The Buoy Report. This conversation originally took place on The Process with Dr. Masi, where Dr. Masi Reynolds flipped the microphones around and sat down with me and my wife, Dr. April Mancuso Reynolds, for a conversation about injury, fertility, parenthood,...
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Annie Rieckert — Where Wave Energy Meets Human Potential
Energy moves through everything — ocean swells, the human body, and the creative mind. In this conversation, elite ocean athlete Annie Rieckert shares how she harnesses that energy across big wave performance, endurance racing, and artistic expression. From the glide of foiling to the discipline…
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David Sellers (Hi Off Grid): Designing Off-Grid Energy Systems in Hawaii
In this episode of The Buoy Report Podcast, Shaun Lopez sits down with David Sellers, founder of Hi Off Grid, to discuss what it takes to design and build reliable off-grid energy systems in Hawaii. David shares practical insights from years of hands-on work — system sizing, battery tradeoffs,...
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Mark Sponsler
If you’ve ever checked a swell map before packing your boards, there’s a good chance Mark Sponsler helped you find the right spot. As the founder of Stormsurf, Mark has been forecasting waves for decades — bridging hard data, atmospheric models, and human intuition to help surfers chase the…
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Jojo Roper & Jamie Mitchell
Two of the most respected names in big-wave surfing — Jojo Roper and Jamie Mitchell — join The Buoy Report Podcast to talk story about chasing giants, reading the ocean, and staying calm when the world goes dark behind a 60-foot wall of water. From Jaws to Nazaré, these watermen share raw…
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Claude Graves: From Surfing Sumba to Building NIHI & The Sumba Foundation
In this episode of The Buoy Report Podcast, I sit down with Claude Graves, the visionary co-founder of NIHI Sumba (formerly Nihiwatu) and The Sumba Foundation. What started as a surf trip to a remote Indonesian island turned into a decades-long mission: building one of the world’s top eco-resorts...
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Pio Marasco
New episode of The Buoy Report – Listen now Pio Marasco is one of those rare individuals whose work quietly shapes an entire sport. As co-founder of MFC Hawaii, Pio has been behind some of the most innovative fin, foil, and sail designs in the world—trusted by world champions and tested in Maui’s...
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Cliff Kapono: Science, Surf, and the Future of Island Resilience
New Podcast Episode: Cliff Kapono on Science, Surf, and the Future of Island Resilience The latest episode of The Buoy Report Podcast is now live. I'm joined by Dr. Cliff Kapono, a Hawaiian bio-scientist, environmental advocate, and big wave surfer whose work lives at the intersection of modern...
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Ridge Lenny
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The Buoy Report Podcast Episode 3: Travis Rice
In this special episode of The Buoy Report Podcast, we’re honored to welcome one of the most influential voices in adventure sports—Travis Rice. Known for his groundbreaking films and redefining what’s possible in snowboarding, Travis brings his unique perspective on life, energy, and the...
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Albee Layer and Torrey Meister
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The Buoy Report Podcast: Garret Lisi
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Documenting Waves of Energy
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