Swell Season

We have a very special episode for you today. We had the good fortune to be asked to host a live Q&A with the 5x WSL Women’s World Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist, Carissa Moore at PIlgrim Surf & Supply to help promote her new book with Rizzoli Publishing named Hawaii Gold. The book is stunning and is Carissa’s homage to her home islands of Hawaii. Our conversation explores her journey  as she reflects on her illustrious career, cultural roots in Hawaii, and community support through events, book launches, and advocacy work. We delve into Moore's achievements, gender equality views, mental health initiatives, and post-retirement projects, encapsulating a vivid portrayal of Moore's life beyond the waves. We hope you enjoy this very special episode of the Swell Season Podcast. For more information on Carissa's Book, Hawaii Gold, you can purchase a copy here:Hawaii GoldYou can follow Carissa here on Instagram at @rissmoore10To Learn more about the Moore Aloha Non-Profit you can go to www.moorealoha.comand follow at @moorealohaSpecial thanks to Martynka & Don from Rizzoli Books, Chris from Pilgrim Surf & Supply, & Andy Wang for the music and good vibes. The Swell Season Podcast is recorded by The NewsStand Studio at Rockefeller Center in the heart of Manhattan and is distributed by The Swell Season Surf Radio Network. www.swellseasonsurfradio.comMusic:Band: Gabby PahinuiSong: Wahine U'iAlbum: Gabby Pahinui Hawaiian Band, Vol. 1Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/swell-season--3483504/support.

On this episode, we sit and talk with Stylist and Rockaway resident, Jesse James.  Our conversation follows her journey from Martha's Vineyard to NYC, reflecting on the fusion of community, identity, and the dynamic blend of culture and surfing. We delve into her evolving career and how her unique style and blend of thrift store savvy helped to lead her on an unexpected path. We tackle some of her past life challenges and her fond memories of a dear friend who recently passed.  Jesse embodies some of the best qualities of surfing and community. We are stoked to have her as a guest on this episode. We hope you enjoy... For more information on Jesse, you can check out her website: www.Jessejamesstyles.com or you can follow here on Instagram at @skelly_sisterThe Swell Season Podcast is recorded by The NewsStand Studio at Rockefeller Center in the heart of Manhattan and is distributed by The Swell Season Surf Radio Network. www.swellseasonsurfradio.comMusic:Band: Sure SureSong: This Must Be The PlaceAlbum: Sure SureBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/swell-season--3483504/support.

On this episode, Our guest John Zator and Host Tyler Breuer explore the profound impact of Lido Surf and Sport on New York's surfing scene during the mid 90's. We delve into John's journey, highlighting the shops innovative approach to building a vibrant community hub. John also reflects on his personal triumphs, health struggles, and the transformative power of surfing, emphasizing the enduring importance of community, love, and self-discovery in the face of adversity. John's influence on NY surfing cannot be understated. He helped to lay the foundation of what was to come. We hope you enjoy this special episode. The Swell Season Podcast is recorded by The NewsStand Studio at Rockefeller Center in the heart of Manhattan and is distributed by The Swell Season Surf Radio Network. www.swellseasonsurfradio.comMusic:Band: The Grateful DeadSong: Ripple (Live)Album: ReckoningBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/swell-season--3483504/support.

In this episode of the WeSurf podcast, Kwame LaBassiere interviews two female surfers, Berna and Beah, about their experiences in the surfing community. They discuss how they got into surfing and the challenges they faced as beginners. The conversation also touches on the importance of etiquette in the lineup and the gray areas surrounding who has the right of way. Additionally, they explore the unique experiences and perspectives of being female surfers in a predominantly male-dominated sport. The conversation touched on various topics related to surfing, including representation in the water, and the impact of surfing on their lives. The speakers discussed the lack of diversity in surfing, with it being predominantly a sport for white cis males. They also shared their personal experiences in the water and how their gender and ethnicity may have influenced those experiences. Lastly, they discussed the positive changes that surfing has brought to their lives. They also discuss how surfing can be incorporated into a business, as Berna has done with her surf-inspired clothing brand. The guests share their favorite pre and post-surf meals and their favorite surf spots. They also answer some fun rapid-fire questions.  They discuss the joy of catching waves and the sense of freedom and connection with nature that surfing brings. They also talk about the physical and mental challenges of surfing, including the importance of patience and perseverance. The conversation concludes with a fun segment where they answer questions about surfers and their habits.The WeSurf Podcast is recorded by The NewsStand Studio at Rockefeller Center in the heart of Manhattan and is distributed by The Swell Season Surf Radio Network. www.swellseasonsurfradio.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/swell-season--3483504/support.

Patrick Trefz is a multitalented individual known for his work as a photographer, chef, painter, and filmmaker. Trefz has gained recognition for his documentaries, including Thread, Idiosyncrasies, Surfer's Blood, and Man in the Field, which have received acclaim and featured in various publications. In his latest project, Ode to Travel, Trefz's explores the world mixing the metropolitan and the deeply rural by bringing food and culture together in this latest book of recipes and photography.Ode to Travel captures Trefz's innate ability as a traveler to become part of the scenes he finds himself in, not merely as an observer, but as a participant, connecting landscape, seascape, people and food. The book celebrates a worldview of a globe deeply layered and how cultures define communities in the form of its food, traditions and the simple pleasures that bring color to living.  Ode to Travel includes thirty-five recipes from the places Trefz's has come to know intimately. Each recipe that is included is an invitation to experience the local communities through their flavors and traditions.This is his third title with Powerhouse Books, and Patrick Trefz is here with us at the Newsstand Studio at Rockefeller Center. We hope you enjoy... To learn more about Patrick Trefz and Ode to Travel go to https://powerhousebooks.com/ode-to-travel-by-patrick-trefz-in-lookout-santa-cruz/ Or follow him on Instagram at @patricktrefz The Swell Season Podcast is distributed by The Swell Season Surf Radio Network. www.swellseasonsurfradio.comMusic:Band: KraftwerkSong: The ModelAlbum: The Man-MachineBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/swell-season--3483504/support.

Welcome to episode 7 of the We Surf podcast. Often you will hear surfers referred to as Wave Dancers. On this episode we meet wave dancers who are also ballet dancers. Mei and Shui Lee or as their instagram handle refers to them as The Lee Twins. Kwame discusses speaks to them about how and why they started surfing. How their dance background has helped their surfing. And some of the experiences they have had in the water, both negative and positive. Their energy is infectious and you don’t have to see them to tell that they were smiling throughout the entire conversation while simultaneously exhibiting wisdom that goes beyond their 17 years. Hope you enjoy it.The WeSurf Podcast is recorded by The NewsStand Studio at Rockefeller Center in the heart of Manhattan and is distributed by The Swell Season Surf Radio Network. www.swellseasonsurfradio.comFollow the WeSurf Podcast on Instagram @wesurfpodcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/swell-season--3483504/support.

Welcome to episode 6 of the WeSurf podcast. This episode is done a little differently. Co-host Kwame Labassiere, recorded this episode while in Puerto Rico at the International Surf Therapy Organization conference. While there he interviewed professional surfer Chris Dennis from Trinidad and Tobago. Chris is the co-founder of Waves for Hope, an organization that runs youth development programs that utilize surfing and mentorship to provide positive psychology education to at-risk youths in under-served communities across Trinidad & Tobago.Kwame talks to Chris about his upbringing in Trinidad and Tobago, his journey to surfing professionally and the challenges he faced, along with his ongoing commitment to surf therapy through his organization, Waves for Hope. The conversation explores key moments and influences in Chris's life, his perspectives on surfing, and experiences on the international circuit. The back and forth is lively, peppered with humor and insightful anecdotes. We hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording it. To find out more about Waves for Hope go to: www.waves-for-hope.orgor follow Chris Dennis at @chrisdennis_1The WeSurf Podcast is recorded by The NewsStand Studio at Rockefeller Center in the heart of Manhattan and is distributed by The Swell Season Surf Radio Network. www.swellseasonsurfradio.comFollow the WeSurf Podcast on Instagram @wesurfpodcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/swell-season--3483504/support.

Sarah Aziza and Caleb Winship are two star crossed lovers, Sarah, is Palestinian and Caleb is Jewish. In the shadow of the horrific events taking place in the middle east, they provide a light and hope for the future. Sarah and Caleb share how they met and developed their relationship. Sarah, as a Palestinian-American, talks about her upbringing, struggling with her identity, and navigating the challenges of an increasingly complex political landscape. Caleb, who is Jewish, shares his experiences and realizations about Zionism and his journey towards understanding the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian situation. We also touch upon how Caleb is slowly converting Sarah to surfing. They also discuss their experiences with injustice, prejudice, and the importance of standing up for human rights. They also discuss the concept of Zionism, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and their experiences living in various countries and societies. They touch upon various subjects like Scriptural teachings, politics, and personal anecdotes while advocating for dialogue and understanding as they navigate the complexities of their relationship. We hope you listen with an open mind to their experiences. We we kindly ask that any comments or feedback be constructive and approached with respect and decency. Thank you. The Swell Season Podcast is distributed by The Swell Season Surf Radio Network. www.swellseasonsurfradio.comSarah Aziza is based in Brooklyn as a freelance journalist covering feminism and foreign affairs. She graduated magna cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania and received a master’s in journalism from N.Y.U. She received a Fulbright scholarship in which she taught, in 2014 and 2015, at a school primarily for Palestinian refugees in Jordan through the United Nations Work and Relief Agency. Her journalism, poetry, essays, and experimental nonfiction have appeared in the New Yorker, the Baffler, Harper’s Magazine, the New York Times, the Atlantic, and many other prestigious publications. She is currently working on her first book, a hybrid work of memoir, lyricism, and oral history exploring the intertwined legacies of diaspora, colonialism, and the American dream. You can find her writing here: https://www.sarahaziza.com Some of the recommended organizations & reading suggestions: Jews for Racial & Economic JusticeJewish Voices for PeachThe Institute of Middle East UnderstandingNora ErakatIlan PappeRashid Khalidi Martyr Made Podcast: Fear and Loating in the New JerusalemArtist: Marvin GayeSong: What's Going OnAlbum: What's Going OnBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/swell-season--3483504/support.

On this episode, Guest Host Toddy Stewart brings back onto the show, filmmaker, artist, publisher and all around amazing person, Mick Sowry. The two take a deep dive into his life as it revolves around his surfing experience, his career transitions and creative processes in art and photography. Mick opens up about his relationship with his wife late wife, Sue and how he coped with her loss, and his insights about life and aging. This episode also touches on Mick's involvement in projects such as the Great Ocean Quarterly, Musica Surfica, and The Reef and explores his thoughts on the current environmental challenges faced by the world today. It's a truly beautiful interview. We hope you enjoy... For more information on Mick Sowry's work you can go to https://www.micksowry.com or follow him on Instagram at @micksowryThe Swell Season Podcast is recorded by The NewsStand Studio at Rockefeller Center in the heart of Manhattan and is distributed by The Swell Season Surf Radio Network. www.swellseasonsurfradio.com Music: Artis: Neil YoungSong: Dreamin' ManAlbum: Harvest MoonBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/swell-season--3483504/support.

On this episode of WeSurf Nigel and Kwame speak with documentary filmmaker and reborn surfer Mosiah Moonsammy. An award winning filmmaker based in NYC, Mosiah's last project “Last Bodega In Brooklyn” played internationally on the film festival circuit and was received with rave reviews. After meeting Nigel at Station RBNY, Mosiah became interested in telling Nigel’s story and showing the world what a black owned surf shop in the Northeast of the US means to surfers of color through his current work in progress documentary, “Black Surfers in the Concrete Jungle”. The Film explores the exposure and expansion of Black Culture through the lens of Nigel Louis and the black surfing commmunity. As always the energy is positive and the vibes as are right.To find out more about the project and other work by Mosiah go to www.mosiahmakesmoves.com Or you can follow him on Instagram @mosiahmakesmovesThe WeSurf Podcast is recorded by The NewsStand Studio at Rockefeller Center in the heart of Manhattan and is distributed by The Swell Season Surf Radio Network. www.swellseasonsurfradio.comFollow the WeSurf Podcast on Instagram @wesurfpodcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/swell-season--3483504/support.

Set aside some time for this doozy of an episode! It could have happened anytime, anywhere. But our guest’s story takes place in Santa Barbara, California from 1980 to 1983. Four short years thatsaw a giant leap forward in the development of West Coast surfing, design, performance and image. It was set off by a rare combination of individuals, innovation and illumination,against a backdrop of some of the best seasons of surf in two decades. Some have called this California’s Halcyon Days.Our Guest Jimmy Metyko, from Houston, Texas, has maintained a multi-faceted, successful career path in fields of photography, art, graphic design, fashion design, brand creation, development and marketing by the application of one simple strategy: staying ahead of the curve. And in some cases, even designing the curve.His recently released book, Shaping Surf History, by Rizzoli Publishing, is out now and it documents a very special time and place in surfing. It is the Stuff of legend and lore. He documents the rise of a quiet and unassuming surfing savant, his mentor and shaper, a sudden arrival of a world Champion and a crew of surfers that would go on to shape the future of surfing. I am of course talking about Tom Curren, Al Merrick, Shaun Tomson and the Santa Barbara surf scene. Jimmy Metyko is our guest on this episode. For more information on JImmy Metyko's work you can go to https://www.jimmymetykodesign.com orfollow him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jimmymetyko.gallery/To find out where you can puchase Shaping Surf HIstory you can go to: https://www.rizzoliusa.com/book/9780847873562 The Swell Season Podcast is recorded by The NewsStand Studio at Rockefeller Center in the heart of Manhattan and is distributed by The Swell Season Surf Radio Network. www.swellseasonsurfradio.com Music: Artis: Crosb, Stills, Nash and YoungSong: Long May You RunAlbum: Long May You RunBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/swell-season--3483504/support.

Nikki Van Dijk was a major threat on the women’s Championship Tour. Her best season on tour was in 2017 where she reached No. 7 on the Leaderboard after claiming her first CT victory at the Cascais Women’s Pro in Portugal. Her style is smooth rail surfing shaped by her years of honing her approach on Phillip Island, a remote little enclave that’s a day trip away from Melbourne, Australia.She inherited her passion and froth for surfing from her surf-crazed dad. In 2012, during her final year of school she raced off to Bali just before final exams to clinch the World Junior Championship and then later joined the Tour in 2014. After years spent with her main sponsor Rip Curl she left them to partner with WALLIEN Wetsuits as an Ambassador where she has gone on to co-create an exclusive collection of high-performance wetsuits with a focus on optimal comfort, style and environmental mindfulness. We were fortunate enough to meet Nikki while she is in NYC for the UN General Assembly NY Climate Week where she was on a panel with former guest of the Show Chris Nelson to discuss the film The Big Sea, the investigative documentary exposing the hidden links to cancer Alley in Louisana and the wetsuit worlds toxic addiction to neoprene. Nikki was here in our studio in Rockefellar Center and we were stoked to welcome her on to our show. For more information on Nikki Vandijk follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/nikkivandijk/To find out more about Wallien and their natural rubber wetsuits go to https://www.wallien.com/collections/wetsuits The Swell Season Podcast is recorded by The NewsStand Studio at Rockefeller Center in the heart of Manhattan and is distributed by The Swell Season Surf Radio Network. www.swellseasonsurfradio.com Music: Artis: The Go TeamSong: Lady FlashAlbum:Thunder, Lighting, StrikeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/swell-season--3483504/support.

On this episode, we are joined with Author, Award Winning Filmmaker, Podcaster and Surf Trip Guru, Laurel Senick. She just completed her first novel, Foam, a surf adventure with a female protagonist, Casasandra Lee who is an out of work journalist whose life is in shambles and runs to Rincon Puerto Rico in hopes of realizing her dreams. It’s when she is researching a free diver’s death, she uncovers a drug ring and kidnapping plot and discovers that this sleepy town has a darker underbelly. It’s a welcome novel that fills a missing genre of women’s fiction and also follows in the tradition of such great writers as Kem Nunn, Tim Winton,Taylor Jenkins, Catherine Steadman and Don Winslow. Laurel is from Wilmington North Carolina but has made her way up North for the Women’s Surf Film festival and I’m stoked to have her on the show. For more information on Laurel Senick follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/laurelsenick/To purchase his book In Foam, go to https://laurelsenick.com Music: Artis: The War on DrugsSong: Taking The FarmAlbum: The Wagonwheel BluesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/swell-season--3483504/support.

If you live with the myths in your mind, you will find yourself always in mythological situations. They cover everything that can happen to you. And that enables you to interpret the myth in relation to life, as well as life in relation to myth. - Joseph CampbellOur guest is former pro surfer, writer, rescue and relief activist, Matt George. He is someone who helped to create and build the myths that make up surf history. For our guest, surfing became more than a sport. It became a world unto itself. A religion. A quest. An odyssey full of fables, tall tales and more..His profile pieces elevated the standard surf magazine profile. He was not afraid to be critical. He would dive deep to get to know his subjects, spending days attached to their hips. He may not have always wrote what the surfers wanted but, he was fair and gave us, the readers an honest view into who these surfers were as people. His commitment to surfing is something to be admired. In a world where there is so much cynicism, his earnestness and blind faith in surfing as something more than just a sport or hobby, is refreshing and inspiring. Matt has just released a compilation of his writings in the book titled “In Deep” published by Di Angelo Publications. Matt has touted this book as an antidote to the synthetic image of surfing that is being promoted today. It’s a fun read that really captures the times they were written in but, I would also dare say, they could be something of an inspiration for younger surfers to explore the world around them. For more information on Matt George follow him on Instagram at @mattgeorge_in_deepTo purchase his book In Deep, go to https://www.diangelopublications.com/shop/p/in-deep Music: Artis: Jimmy BuffetSong: A Pirate Looks at FortyAlbum: Jimmy Buffet: Son'gs You Know by HeartBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/swell-season--3483504/support.

Our Guest is a trailblazer in the surfing world. On March 2022, Sasha Jane Lowerson placed ninth in the Noosa Festival of Surfing, becoming the first trans woman to compete in surfing at the professional level. Two months later, she placed first in the Open Women's and Women's Logger divisions at the Western Australian State Titles. This win garnered her a lot of attention and has provoked the surfing world to have the conversation about the inclusion of trans athletes in the world of professional surfing. On February 3 of this year, the World Surf League (WSL) announced a new policy allowing trans women to compete in its women’s category if they prove their testosterone levels fall within a defined range. While this announcement was originally released somewhat quietly, the following days Bethany Hamilton then went to social media to protest this decision and boycott all WSL events. On Swell Season, we tried to have a thoughtful conversation with our friends at Benny’s Club and try to sift through the mountain of misinformation that is out there. Our conversation inevitably drifted towards Sasha and all the incredible work she has done. The conversation got her attention and we wanted to allow her to speak on her behalf and also get to know her more. Sasha is our guest on this episode of the Swell Season Surf Podcast. For more information on Sasha Jane Lowerson, you can follow her on Instagram @sasha_jane_lowersonThe Swell Season Podcast is recorded by The NewsStand Studio at Rockefeller Center in the heart of Manhattan and is distributed by The Swell Season Surf Radio Network. www.swellseasonsurfradio.comMusic: Artist: Taylor SwiftSong: Ready For ItBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/swell-season--3483504/support.

Liam Tracy is a creative force. He has worked as a creative director with massive companies such as Peloton, ROC Nation, Burton, Faherty bros, Colling Media, Mr. Purple, Kachava and more… Under his alias, "Duppy", Liam creates beautiful, poppy paintings that carry influences from skate and street art. His work is reminiscent of a beautiful blend of Barry Mcgee, Ed Templeton and Peter Webb. Liam has embarked on starting his own creative agency this year, aptly called Duppy Design. He is looking to expand his network and sharing in his artistic vision. He will be showing his art the Rockaway Beach Surf Club starting on August 12th and he is our guest on this episode of the Swell Season Surf Podcast. For more information on Liam Tracy you can visit: www.liamtracy.com or follow her on Instagram at @liam_duppyHer latest show will be on display at The Rockaway Beach Surf Club on August 12th. 302 Beach 87th St, Far Rockaway, NY 11693www.rockawaybeachsurfclub.comThe Swell Season Podcast is recorded by The NewsStand Studio at Rockefeller Center in the heart of Manhattan and is distributed by The Swell Season Surf Radio Network. www.swellseasonsurfradio.comMusic: Artist: Bob MarleySong: Duppy ConquerorBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/swell-season--3483504/support.

For Rockaway residents, many of your are very familiar with our guest, a longtime Rockaway resident and an OG documentarian of the people in this community. You can sometimes find her surfing off the jetties uptown at beaches we will not mention.Our guest is none other than amazingly talented Susannah Ray! Her work on long form documentary projects, such as Right Coast, A Further Shore and What are The Wild Waves Saying, explore the relationship of people and landscape and how public space offers opportunities for escape, leisure, and transcendence. Many of her projects have occurred at the intersection of city and water, describing how New Yorkers' lives are shaped by the waters that surround the city.Her latest body of work, Down for the Day, is now showing at the Baxter Street Camera Club of New York. The exhibit gives us an intimate look at the life of beachgoers, specifically people who have made their way to Rockaway Beach. It’s a beautiful composition of the people of diverse backgrounds who make up this great city. I would dare call this a love letter to Rockaway and the magic it holds for New Yorkers. For more information on Susannah Ray you can visit: www.susannahray.com or follow her on Instagram at @susannahrayphotographyHer latest show is now on display at The Baxter Street Camera Club of New York128 Baxter Street, NYCwww.baxterst.orgThe Swell Season Podcast is recorded by The NewsStand Studio at Rockefeller Center in the heart of Manhattan and is distributed by The Swell Season Surf Radio Network. www.swellseasonsurfradio.comMusic: Artist: Ryan Little Song: Amusement ParkBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/swell-season--3483504/support.

Beachgrit is notorious for their tabloid style content and click bait titles. Some more controversial than others but, always interesting to read. We started to notice about a year ago some articles coming out, covering the New York / Mid Atlantic Surf Scene. Our humble and sometimes forgotten-about community was getting some storylines and coverage in one of the most sensational surf tabloids. Behind each of these articles was the name Giancarlo Guardascione. We became curious as to who was this Giancarlo that was reporting on our community in Beachgrit and what was his backstory. His articles are well crafted, some with a bit of tongue and cheek, some with sincere earnestness and all well researched and reported. We are really excited to have Giancarlo on our show to learn about his surfing story and get some of his hot takes on surfing in the Mid Atlantic. We hope you enjoy this episode with this absolutely charasmatic character. For more articles and information on Giancarlo's work go to these links: Black surfer-filmmaker says he was shamed into quitting sport "by my own community that felt a black boy shouldn't be surfing or skating"Member’s-only wave pool to open in Long Island, New York; promises one-to-seven-foot waves at $1500 per month, plus $35 joining fee, for “the man with a coy little phallus!” - BeachGritMystery of ghostly surfboard in swamp, unmoved by tides and currents, that had been haunting commuters for half a decade finally solved by New Jersey reporter! - BeachGritScientists sail robotic surfboard into maw of strongest storm on earth; capture “unprecedented footage” of fifty-foot waves from inside hurricane!The Best LGBT Surf Camps from Around the World, “Bish, I can’t even think straight!”The Swell Season Podcast is recorded by The NewsStand Studio at Rockefeller Center in the heart of Manhattan and is distributed by The Swell Season Surf Radio Network. www.swellseasonsurfradio.comMusic: Artist: Ryan Little Song: Amusement ParkBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/swell-season--3483504/support.

Listeners… Have you ever hand shaped a surfboard? Have you ever had the desire to try and mow foam with a planer and ride something you made? Or make a board that you might have seen but don’t have access to? Shea Somma is a shaper out of the central coast of California who started hand shaping boards in 2008, out of the curiosity to try new designs and shapes that weren’t as available to him at the time. He began in his backyard shed with a desire to create and sample many niche board designs from the obscure corners of surfing. He’s been chasing the unique sensations one feels from riding these alternative designs ever since. Shea is here in New York doing a short residency at the Kings Glassing Facility in Brooklyn and he is our guest on this episode of The Swell Season Surf Podcast. For more information you can follow @sheasomma on Instagram or go to https://sommaspecialdesigns.comThe Swell Season Podcast is recorded by The NewsStand Studio at Rockefeller Center in the heart of Manhattan and is distributed by The Swell Season Surf Radio Network. www.swellseasonsurfradio.comMusic: Song: No QuitArtist: Michael NauAlbum: SingleBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/swell-season--3483504/support.

Gina Jurlando used to joke about the group of women she surfed with calling themselves Yeasty Boys. What was initially a silly way to describe her surf crew, has expanded into a group of surfers of all levels, genders, backgrounds, and towns who want to learn, want to teach, or just want a buddy to paddle out with.Yeasty Boys was founded in 2021 after learning of how many femme folks were hesitant to learn to surf or paddle out for fear of getting in the way of the male-dominated lineup. Yeasty Boys is a social club with a focus on community service. When they're not in the water, they’re cooking up ways to help out their neighbors and keep our oceans clean.Our guest today is a founder of the Yeast Boys, Gina Jurlando. She has been surfing for her entire life. She learned to surf when she was about 7 years old, being pushed into waves on a 10ft water logged longboard from the 1970s by her dad. Her whole family are water men and women and she comes from a long line of fishermen, boat captains, and most importantly- surfers! Gina founded the Yeasty Boys in 2021 when she realized how many other surfers felt the hesitation to paddle out due to a lack of skills or a support system. What started as a joke has turned into an ever-growing group of people who want to help each other grow and progress, no matter what their skill level. She is our guest on this episode of The Swell Season Surf Podcast.For more information you can follow @yeastyboysrbny on Instagram or go to https://www.yeastyboysrbny.com The Swell Season Podcast is recorded by The NewsStand Studio at Rockefeller Center in the heart of Manhattan and is distributed by The Swell Season Surf Radio Network. www.swellseasonsurfradio.comMusic: Song: No Sleep til Brook StreetArtist: Surf AddictsAlbum: Party in LagunaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/swell-season--3483504/support.