My Wave Podcast

We meet Ron Heider from Virginia Beach, VA which he affectionately calls the small wave capital of the world. He shares his growth into surfing from his snowy upbringing in Buffalo, NY. A great family surf story you'll enjoy.

We explore the story of a SUP wave ridden somewhere in El Salvador. Teacher and Coach, Wayne Carpenter takes us on his surf story in this fun episode. Song "Feel the Connection" by Justice James used with permission   Consider giving some love to the host and buy him a coffee www.buymeacoffee.com/mywave

In this episode we meet an active skater, snowboarder, surfer grandma from South West Michigan. Her wave story will have you grinning ear to ear as she describes that November swell a few years back.    Opening Music "Feel the Connection" by Justice James Closing Music "My Wave" by Surf Punks Episode Sponsor: Nvr Nood follow @nvrnood

We journey with Sean Ruttkay from 10 year old grom to surfing outer reef North Shore at Phantoms. You'll enjoy the stories and wisdom from this talented photographer, lifeguard, husband and father in this episode.    "Feel the Connection" music by Justice James used with permission   Episode Sponsor: Sully's Archery Tag www.sullysarchertag.com  

The growth of women surfers is phenomenal! In this episode we highlight a unique demographic of women surfers. Juli and Brooke with WB Surf Mamas address the love for surfing and their love for their families and the joy and tension of both. You'll love the part about the Scorpion Bay wave! What an adventure!    Episode Sponsor: Nvr Nood Clothing & Jewelry @nvrnood   "Feel the Connection" used by permission from the artist Justice James

Meet Ross Gunn as he takes us to El Salvador for his most memorable wave. Did you know water weighs 8.34 lbs per gallon? Find out how this fact plays into Ross's wave at the beautiful right hand point break named El Zonte.   Episode Sponsor: Thanks to the folks at "The Roastery" in Wilmington, NC for allowing us to record at their coffee bar. Check them out at www.vigilanthope.com    Music "Feel the Connection" by Justice James is used by permission 

Meet Matt Trepple. An athletic director, motivational speaker and regional director for FCA in North Carolina. He takes us back to an evening on the Jersey Shore where love was in the evening air.    Episode Sponsor: Shredders Surf Camp www.shredderssurf.com   Opening Music: "Feel the Connection" by Justice James Closing Music: "My Wave" by The Surf Punks  

After a looooong break due to mechanical issues we are trying to make a comeback! Short episode explaining the issue and a fun discussion about a proper outro song. Help us decide between the reggae vibe of Justice James or the classic Surf Punk song "My Wave".

In this episode we will meet longboarder Eric Thornton. Engineer by day and a wave modeling / surf forecasting enthusiast all the time! Eric takes us on a search for waves to an undisclosed break during a swell from Hurricane Igor. The discovery of this surprise wave spot started him looking into what caused it to break and sent him down the path of creating the wave forecasting website www.pinpointsurf.com  Check it out while he talks us through the features on this latest episode of My Wave podcast. Song: "Feel the Connection" by Justice James is used by permission Episode Sponsor: www.sullysarcherytag.com *Disclaimer: sadly there were recording glitches where information was lost

In 2021 Hurricane Henry sent a long period swell to Wrightsville Beach, NC. This set up the conditions for Brodie Turner to score his most memorable wave at a very memorable spot affectionately named Giant Chicken. Episode Sponsor: Sully's Archery Tag. Played like dodge ball but with arrows. Check them out: www.sullysarcherytag.com Song "Feel the Connection" by Justice James and used with permission

Meet Travis Curie y'all! From a cable park in Houston, TX to living in Ft. Meyers, FL to scoring his most memorable wave in Wrightsville  Beach, NC on a pass through sesh from OBX back to Florida you'll be blessed listening to his story. Episode Sponsor: Sully's Archery Tag www.sullysarcherytag.com Song "Feel the Connection" by Justice James and used with permission.

Meet Jacksonville, FL radio host Colbi King talk us through her first hurricane sesh and her most memorable wave. With an infectious personality and passion for surfing Colbi will fire you up for this upcoming hurricane season - pray they come in record numbers and stay offshore! Episode Sponsor is Nvr Nood @nvrnood Song "Feel the Connection" by Justice James used with permission

Meet Austin Cooper as he takes us on a paddle across the inlet to Masonboro Island. A beautiful stretch of beach that has become a place of magical moments. This was one of those sessions that you dream of and then when it happens you never forget. Episode Sponsor is Shredders Surf Camp www.shredderssurf.com Song "Feel the Connection" by Justice James used with permission

Brace yourselves! The stoke that flows from Kelly Donovan is infectious! We hear about her journey in surfing from the Northeast to California to her current beach in southeastern North Carolina. Her most memorable wave comes to her, as it often does for so many surfers, on a completely unexpected strike mission to Masonboro Island. Episode Sponsor is Savage Surfboards www.savagesurfboards.com Song "Feel the Connection" by Justice James & used with permission

This episode is with husband & wife Brennan & Isabel Andrews.They take us to France and Togo in West Africa for their most memorable waves. Brennan will get your heart pounding on a screamer in France while Isabel shares her fun ride at a right point break in Togo - while pregnant! Girl you rock!!! Song "Feel the Connection" used by permission from Justice James Unofficial Episode Sponsor : Eggs Up Grill, Wilmington www.eggsupgrill.com  Thanks for letting us interview at their restaurant. Official Sponsor: Savage Surfboards - A Real American Surfboard www.savagesurfboards.com

Justin Parr takes us to El Salvador to a break called Puna Roca affectionately called the warm water J-Bay. This episode is guaranteed to have you mind surfing with Justin as he talks us through the tube of a lifetime! Song "Feel the Connection" used with permission by Justice James. Episode Sponsor: Savage Surfboards: An All American Surfboard www.savagesurfboards.com

Dave Reid started surfing at 49 and found in it more than a sport to do with his boys or a recreational hobby but a needed place for calm in the storms of life. He shares a wave story we can all relate to and inspires all of us to keep paddling out as much as we can. Episode Sponsor: Savage Surfboards: A Real American Surfboard www.savagesurfboards.com Instagram @savagesurfboards

Meet surfer and shaper Shawn O'Donnell. SOD as so many call him takes us a break called "The Cove" at Fort Fisher, Kure Beach, NC. When you are dialed into your local setting, you know when to go! A great conversation about surfing, shaping, the surf industry and a passion for God, Family, Surfing.

In this episode we hear from Kyle, the host, as he takes us through a couple of frustrating moments that surfing and podcasting sometimes offer. Life is kind of like that isn't it? Make the best of it, keep moving forward, enjoy the good and bad in life, and learn from each experience. Tybee Island is a beautiful spot about 30 minutes east of Savannah, Georgia. Brought To You By: Sully's Archery Tag www.sullysarcherytag.com Song "Feel the Connection" by Justice James is used by permission

Description of the episode: So pumped to have had the chance to speak with Andy. Fresh from a 5 week stay on the North Shore in Hawaii, he shares his contagious passion for surfing with us on this episode with his first wave at Rockies on his first paddle out. A buddy said "This is the one!" and with you're called into a wave like this - you go! Song "Feel the Connection" by Justice James used with permission. Episode Sponsor: Nvrnood changing towels and clothing.Follow on Instagram @nvrnood