The Blue Podcast

In this episode, we passionately discuss the horrifying truth behind the deeply rooted misogyny and homophobia within the surf industry.

In this episode, Taylor and Christian break down the finances within the World Surf League, prize money and competition win probability, endorsement contracts, and the inevitable side hustle. It would be ignorant to assume this group of thrill-seeking 'sharks' wouldn't translate to new business ventures. Nowadays, everyone has multiple streams of revenue, or at least we all should. Listen to learn why!

In this episode, Taylor and Christian talk about their school-yard crush on the same surfer girl. They point out Christian's barrel face döppleganger is all of the Moniz brothers. Jordy Smith is boyfriend material and more! Who's your surf crush?

In this episode, Taylor and Christian discuss their roots and why surfing means so much to them. From their home life to poetry, from passion to purpose, this episode gets raw and real. 

Not all of us grew up surfing the glassy waves of Hawaii. Not all of us come from a legendary surf family. Not all of us bleed surf heritage. In this episode, Taylor and Christian talk about their family dynamic growing up in a household that didn’t surf, how they adapted, and why chosen family means everything to them.

In this episode, Taylor and Christian explore the evolution of surf culture in America from the '60s to the 21st century. It gets nostalgic, it gets political, and most important of all... it gets educational. Listen to this episode if you desire to learn more about the intricacies of the subculture that encompasses surfing. Cheers!

In this episode, Christian and Taylor talk on trauma, PTDS, and how to better manage fears in and out of the water. Christian admits his favorite movie is Dirty Dancing and Taylor speaks on her surf injury that landed her in the hospital. The topic drifts often, so good luck with the whiplash they are about to put you through. Happy Halloween!

In this week's episode, guest speaker Dr. Juliet Murray breaks down Kelly Slater's foot shattering fiasco and Dusty Payne's PAINFUL backdoor face plant. 

The episode you get, but never wanted. Christian and Taylor answer 30 personal questions to connect with listeners outside of just "surfing."

Ghost ships are real! But not what you thought? Natural disasters, illness, and piracy can disrupt voyages and leave ships uninhabited but still at sea. So if you're ever walking beachside and see a weathered ship that appears to be driving itself, it very well may be. 

This week, we have a conversation with fellow waterman Michael Kusaba. In school, he studied Aerospace Engineering, ventured into the first responder realm as a State Beach Lifeguard, and is currently pursuing a firefighting career. Listen to learn more about the engineering involved in building rockets, his involvement with the Surfrider Foundation, and his opinion on the film Interstellar!

In this episode, Christian and Taylor choose their top 5 favorite surfers in 2020. What does it take to make it in your top 5? To have a cool nickname like the white lightning or the black knight? To be known as the guy that punched a great white shark in the face? To be good friends with the Bieber's? Listen to our favorites and why we chose them!

Anxiety, depression, you name it. There are a lot of moving pieces when it comes to mental health and drug addiction. Bring awareness to the topic, voice your concerns if you or a loved one its struggling, seek professional treatment, and remember you are never alone.

As a surfer, being a kook is a rite of passage. In this episode, Taylor and Christian discuss a few kooky experiences they've encountered out in the water and regrettably done ourselves. 

In this episode, we go over 3 key elements all surfers should integrate into their daily routine; meditation, reflection, and stretching/conditioning. Learn more about the benefits of flexibility, adopting a strength training regime, and advancing your water skills. Strive for balance as a great surfer and human being!

In this episode, we deep dive into the mechanics and technological advances underwater photography has seen over the last century. We've evolved from a steel human-sized camera supported by floatation devices to a handheld, voice-activated GoPro. 

At one point in Taylor's life, she lived the frat life by the beach. If that synopsis doesn't interest you, this podcast isn't for you. 

To close the beaches down or not to close the beaches down, that is the question. It's as if we are currently living on Amity Island from Jaws. The ecosystem is out of wack due to multiple reasons, and we now have an abundance of aggressive sharks in the waters. What consensus will we come to?

This episode is dedicated to our blue listener, Bailey Hayles, for suggesting this topic. Today, we discuss our dream destination surf trips!

This episode is dedicated to our blue listener MK Brazil for recommending this topic. Today Taylor and Christian cover the infamous Taylor family and their chilling plot to murder Matt Taylor's wife. Yachts, money, and fame don't always equate to happiness.