From SUP to foiling, Kai Lenny is a Renaissance man in the surf game. However, Kai’s parents can attest to how being multifaceted can also work against you, as it did for Kai in the early days of his pro career. Nowadays, Kai and his brother Ridge are chasing big waves together—and big business. This episode charts the family unit behind one of the most dynamic surfers in the water and how the biggest wave has yet to come for Kai Lenny. Featured voices include Kai’s parents, Paula and Martin Lenny, and brother Ridge Lenny.

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This episode was written and produced by Peter Flax and Melissa Saenz Gordon, with help from Nora O'Donnell. Audio mixing, mastering and original music by Mauricio Escamilla. Original artwork by Mark Allen Miller, and graphics by HLabs. Executive producers for this series include Peter Flax and Branden Peters.