The Surfing Podcast

Episode 34 On this episode of The Surfing Podcast we discuss the reason why the World Surf League is dying, the futility of man-on-man surfing and the host’s knee exploding underwater during this past large south swell. Please sign up and support the show here on Patreon. The Surfing Podcast features discussions about and interviews with surfers about, you guessed it, surfing. This episode was recorded at The Amazing Comedy Theater in Huntington Beach, California. The Surfing Podcast is hosted by Dan Bialek. Please follow The Surfing Podcast here on Instagram. Here’s the last wave I caught before the one where my knee exploded into a bajillion pieces underwater. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Surfing Podcast (@thesurfingpodcast)  

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Episode 32 On this episode of The Surfing Podcast we discuss the Pipeline Masters Catches COVID, Million-Foot Mavericks, What To Do When You Get Caught Inside and more. Please sign up and support the show here on Patreon. The Surfing Podcast features discussions about and interviews with surfers about, you guessed it, surfing. This episode was recorded at The Amazing Comedy Theater in Huntington Beach, California. The Surfing Podcast is hosted by Dan Bialek. Please follow The Surfing Podcast here on Instagram.  

Episode 31 On this episode of The Surfing Podcast we discuss Surfing In Glasses, Surfer’s Ear, Ding Repair UV Flashlight, How To Do Whitewash Floaters and more. CORRECTION: On this episode’s “How To Do Whitewash Floaters” segment I meant to say “push down on your tail to raise the nose of your board up.” I erroneously said “lift your tail up” several times when I meant “push down on your tail/tailpad.” I’m sorry that I suck so much. Please sign up and support the show here on Patreon. The Surfing Podcast features discussions about and interviews with surfers about, you guessed it, surfing. This episode was recorded at The Amazing Comedy Theater in Huntington Beach, California. The Surfing Podcast is hosted by Dan Bialek. Please follow The Surfing Podcast here on Instagram. Here’s a link to the UV flashlight for ding repair that was discussed on this episode. Here’s a link to a video featuring the bone hammer/chisel Surfer’s Ear doctor in Santa Cruz, CA. Here’s a link to a YouTube search for “Surfer’s Ear Surgery” videos. Be warned: a lot of them are graphic and super gnarly to watch.  

Episode 30 On this episode of The Surfing Podcast we discuss the world’s fastest surfboard, how to surf a new spot, what to do if you snake someone and more. Please sign up and support the show here on Patreon. The Surfing Podcast features discussions about and interviews with surfers about, you guessed it, surfing. This episode was recorded at The Amazing Comedy Theater in Huntington Beach, California. The Surfing Podcast is hosted by Dan Bialek. Please follow The Surfing Podcast here on Instagram.  

Episode 29 On this episode of The Surfing Podcast we discuss the best wetsuit for winter, a pumping surf tip, surfers dealing with depression and more. Please sign up and support the show here on Patreon. The Surfing Podcast features discussions about and interviews with surfers about, you guessed it, surfing. This episode was recorded at The Amazing Comedy Theater in Huntington Beach, California. The Surfing Podcast is hosted by Dan Bialek. Please follow The Surfing Podcast here on Instagram.

Episode 28 On this episode of The Surfing Podcast we discuss small wave boards, awkward lineup conversations & over-enthusiastic body surfers and more. Please sign up and support the show here on Patreon. The Surfing Podcast features discussions about and interviews with surfers about, you guessed it, surfing. This episode was recorded at The Amazing Comedy Theater in Huntington Beach, California. The Surfing Podcast is hosted by Dan Bialek. Please follow The Surfing Podcast here on Instagram. Here’s the link to the Taylor Knox “Arc” video mentioned in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87D01hF83Ek Here’s a link to the Stamps Surfboards website, you should order a board from Tim. He rules. Stamps Surfboards: https://www.surfboardsbystamps.com

Episode 27 On this episode of The Surfing Podcast we discuss Gabriel Medina’s social media renaissance, how to sell a surfboard on Craigslist, Covid-19 era localism and more. The Surfing Podcast features discussions about and interviews with surfers about, you guessed it, surfing. This episode was recorded at The Amazing Comedy Theater in Huntington Beach, California. The Surfing Podcast is hosted by Dan Bialek. Please follow The Surfing Podcast here on Instagram.

Episode 26 On this episode of The Surfing Podcast we discuss a drowning person at the Huntington Beach pier, the Andy Irons Kissed By God documentary, a ding repair game changer and more. The Surfing Podcast features discussions about and interviews with surfers about, you guessed it, surfing. This episode was recorded at The Amazing Comedy Theater in Huntington Beach, California. The Surfing Podcast is hosted by Dan Bialek. Please follow The Surfing Podcast here on Instagram.

Episode 25 On this episode of The Surfing Podcast we discuss the breaking his favorite surfboard, the Hobgoods documentary on Amazon Prime, why bike shop suck, and more. The Surfing Podcast features discussions about and interviews with surfers about, you guessed it, surfing. This episode was recorded at The Amazing Comedy Theater in Huntington Beach, California. The Surfing Podcast is hosted by Dan Bialek. Please follow The Surfing Podcast here on Instagram.

Episode 24 On this episode of The Surfing Podcast we discuss building a DIY wetsuit lock for under $20, how to remove beach tar using a simple item most surfers carry, and an RV surftrip catastrophe. The Surfing Podcast features discussions about and interviews with surfers about, you guessed it, surfing. This episode was recorded at The Amazing Comedy Theater in Huntington Beach, California. The Surfing Podcast is hosted by Dan Bialek. Please follow The Surfing Podcast here on Instagram. Here’s a link to the 10-ft braided security cable for making the DIY wetsuit lock on Amazon. The DIY wetsuit lock in action. The famous Trestles map.

Episode 23 On this episode of The Surfing Podcast we discuss the best surfboards for summer waves, how to score the best surf gear deals on Craigslist, and RV surf trips. The Surfing Podcast features discussions about and interviews with surfers about, you guessed it, surfing. This episode was recorded at The Amazing Comedy Theater in Huntington Beach, California. The Surfing Podcast is hosted by Dan Bialek. Please follow The Surfing Podcast here on Instagram. Here are links to some of the summer surfboard models mentioned in this episode: Channel Islands “New Flyer” model Channel Islands “Neck Beard 2” model Channel Islands “Fishbeard” model Channel Islands “Rocket Wide” model Channel Islands “Average Joe” model Lost Surfboards “Hydra” model Lost Surfboards “Rocket Redux” model Lost Surfboards “Rad Ripper” model Lost Surfboards “California Twin” model Lost Surfboards “RNF Redux” model Lost Surfboards “Puddle Fish” model Rob Machado Firewire Surfboards “Seaside” model Here are some links to the “Chad Goes Deep” comedy videos: Chad Goes Deep on Instagram Chad Goes Deep on YouTube

Episode 22 On this episode of The Surfing Podcast we discuss the COVID-19 quarantine and Black Lives Matter protests and their effects on Surf City and the surf world at large. The Surfing Podcast features discussions about and interviews with surfers about, you guessed it, surfing. This episode was recorded at The Amazing Comedy Theater in Huntington Beach, California. The Surfing Podcast is hosted by Dan Bialek. Please follow The Surfing Podcast here on Instagram. Surfers at the Huntington Beach pier not getting what “social distancing” actually means.

  Episode 21 On this episode of The Surfing Podcast we surf boners, surfing during the COVID-19 outbreak, wave pool money making schemes and a ton of other goofy, surfing related topics. The Surfing Podcast features discussions about and interviews with surfers about, you guessed it, surfing. This episode was recorded at The Amazing Comedy Theater in Huntington Beach, California. The Surfing Podcast is hosted by Dan Bialek. Please follow the show here on Instagram. Here are links the videos discussed on this episode: Dane Reynolds Stab in The Dark video discussing surf lineup hierarchy – Dane Reynolds on lineup hierarchy and the plateau of modern surfboard design The Julian Wilson Red Bull 720 attempt video – Julian Wilson – Attempting World’s First 720 – La Réunion The Julian Wilson Boardslide video – Julian Wilson Turns A Wave Pool Into A Surfing Skatepark | The Rail Project The Kanoa Igarashi Stephanie Gilmore Red Bull Episode On Losing In Europe – Life Inside The World Tour Pressure Cooker With Kanoa Igarashi And Steph Gilmore Surfers at the Huntington Beach pier not getting what “social distancing” actually means.

Episode 20 On this episode of The Surfing Podcast we discuss how to surf in booties without being a total kook, the secret $200 winter wetsuit strategy and how to master Surfline’s Cam Rewind feature without wasting dozens of hours trying to find your waves and clips. The Surfing Podcast features discussions about and interviews with surfers about, you guessed it, surfing. This episode was recorded at The Amazing Comedy Theater in Huntington Beach, California. The Surfing Podcast is hosted by Dan Bialek. Please follow the show here on Instagram.

Episode 19 On this episode of The Surfing Podcast we discuss the new Stab In The Dark All-Stars video premiere, the WSL’s awful attempt to email gate its faithful followers and the bounty of new winter swells and raw sewage spills in Southern California.. The Surfing Podcast features discussions about and interviews with surfers about, you guessed it, surfing. This episode was recorded at The Amazing Comedy Theater in Huntington Beach, California. The Surfing Podcast is hosted by Dan Bialek. Please follow the show here on Instagram. Here’s the link to the video discussed on this episode of the show: via Facebook or Instagram.  

Episode 18 On this episode of The Surfing Podcast we discuss how to stay stoked on surfing when your new homebreak sucks and you start to become an adult. Also, have you heard about Kelly Slater’s new idea for a surfing reality show that just sold? Jesus, it sounds awful. And, we’ve (sadly) got another installment of Embarrassing Surf Rage Stories. The Surfing Podcast features discussions about and interviews with surfers about, you guessed it, surfing. This episode was recorded at The Amazing Comedy Theater in Huntington Beach, California. The Surfing Podcast is hosted by Dan Bialek. Please follow the show here on Instagram. Here’s the link to the video discussed on this episode of the show: via Facebook or Instagram.

Episode 17 On this episode of The Surfing Podcast we discuss accidental fun surf sessions, surfing mentor friends, when to tell someone they have a booger in their mustache & more. The Surfing Podcast features discussions about and interviews with surfers about, you guessed it, surfing. This episode was recorded at The Amazing Comedy Theater in Huntington Beach, California. The Surfing Podcast is hosted by Dan Bialek. Please follow the show here on Instagram. Here’s the link to the video discussed on this episode of the show: via Facebook or Instagram.

Episode 16 On this episode of The Surfing Podcast we discuss Surf Etiquette (Part 1), how the surfing subreddit is crazy, SUP Hitler & more. The Surfing Podcast features discussions about and interviews with surfers about, you guessed it, surfing. This episode was recorded at The Amazing Comedy Theater in Huntington Beach, California. The Surfing Podcast is hosted by Dan Bialek. Please follow the show here on Instagram. Here’s the link to the video discussed on this episode of the show: via Facebook or Instagram. Here’s the /surfing subreddit post where people call me tons of fun and/or mean names. Here are some surf etiquette signs similar to the one discussed on this episode. (I couldn’t find a pic online of the one posted at the top of the trail at Rincon.)

Episode 15 On this episode of The Surfing Podcast we discuss the difference between surfing in Los Angeles and Orange County, Huntington Beach legends and pop-out surfboards. The Surfing Podcast features discussions about and interviews with surfers about, you guessed it, surfing. This episode was recorded at The Amazing Comedy Theater in Huntington Beach, California. The Surfing Podcast is hosted by Dan Bialek. Please follow the show here on Instagram.