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Scott Bass discusses waves and the equipment to ride them with.

110 - Randy Rarick 10/06/2025

110 - Randy Rarick “I think Randy Rarick might be the best all-around surfer in the world,” says Greg Noll. “I’m not bullshitting. He’s definitely the most underrated. This guy ripped on shortboards for years. He's tremendous on a longboard. He’s a master on a three-foot wave, then he’ll go out at 15' Sunset and rip. Nobody’s like this. Nobody! And why don’t you hear about him? Because he's not a chest-thumper, man. He surfs because he’s totally in love with riding waves, and he doesn’t care who knows it /episode/index/show/084cc9c0-bcb1-428d-9503-4f12df3eca87/id/40431560

109 - Eric Arakawa 09/10/2025

109 - Eric Arakawa Born and raised in Hawaii, Eric was taught to surf by his father at the age of 10 in Waikiki on a 7’0 round-tailed Barry Kanaiaupuni mini-gun. At the age of 14, he’d shaped his first board, a 5’8 round pin out of his family’s Pearl City home. Today with 40 years of experience and having shaped boards for over ten World Champions, Eric Arakawa is a designer dedicated to the innovation and advancement of performance surfboards. /episode/index/show/084cc9c0-bcb1-428d-9503-4f12df3eca87/id/40431590

108 - Chris Mauro 07/21/2025

108 - Chris Mauro Chris Mauro and Scott talk about the most important surfboards of the 1970s. Surfboards that absolutely need to be on the historic timeline. Chris Mauro is the former editor at SURFER magazine and currently in a role at SHACC Surfing Heritage and Culture Center as a content and marketing specialist. /episode/index/show/084cc9c0-bcb1-428d-9503-4f12df3eca87/id/40431620

107 - Greg Webber 06/30/2025

107 - Greg Webber A deep thinker. An intuitive surfboard designer. A man who can dream and imagine and then manifest. On this episode of The Boardroom Podcast -- Greg Webber. /episode/index/show/084cc9c0-bcb1-428d-9503-4f12df3eca87/id/40431635

106 - 1977 World Champion Shaun Tomson 05/27/2025

106 - 1977 World Champion Shaun Tomson Shaun Tomson was a wave-riding supernova, and in the winter of 1975-76 he lit up the sport like nobody else. /episode/index/show/084cc9c0-bcb1-428d-9503-4f12df3eca87/id/40431655

105 - Dave Prodan 05/08/2025

105 - Dave Prodan WSL's Dave Prodan on big changes for 2026, Caio moves on, possibility of a JJF return, and much more... /episode/index/show/084cc9c0-bcb1-428d-9503-4f12df3eca87/id/40431670

104 - Nick Ferreira: Roam Surfboards 04/28/2025

104 - Nick Ferreira: Roam Surfboards There is something about a shaper that rips. I believe most of us are drawn to that --I know I am. Lots of names pop up, Mike Estrada, Ryan Sakel, Michael Baron, anyway, you get the idea... too many to name. ha. Nick Ferreira falls into that category. /episode/index/show/084cc9c0-bcb1-428d-9503-4f12df3eca87/id/40431695

103 - Mitchell Rae 04/03/2025

103 - Mitchell Rae Mitchell Rae may state his occupation as a ‘surfboard shaper’ on those forms at the airport, but his iconic boards with distinctive ‘spirit eyes’ are so much more than just foam and fiberglass. It should also read ‘artist’, ‘sculptor’, ‘scientist’, ‘designer’, ‘diviner’ and many other strings to his craftsman’s bow. /episode/index/show/084cc9c0-bcb1-428d-9503-4f12df3eca87/id/40431710

102 - Jason Bennett 03/18/2025

102 - Jason Bennett Chemistry Surfboards owner and shaper Jason Bennett discusses the state of the surfboard industry, including disruptions such as Black Monday and Covid. /episode/index/show/084cc9c0-bcb1-428d-9503-4f12df3eca87/id/40431805

101 - Chris Ahrens 03/04/2025

101 - Chris Ahrens Chris and Scott talk about Windansea, Woody Brown, Dale Dobson, Carl Ekstrom and many other La Jolla notables. Chris Ahearns is a surf historian. The author of numerous books. A scribe who has written for every major North American surf publication. For years he announced many of the great surf events around California. A kind hearted soul with great insights. Mr. Chrtis Ahearns. /episode/index/show/084cc9c0-bcb1-428d-9503-4f12df3eca87/id/40431845

100 - Sam George 11/26/2024

100 - Sam George International traveler, scribe, author, surf historian, editor, writer of screenplays... and hardcore surfer to the bitter end! On this edition of hte Boardroom Podcast... Mr. Sam George. /episode/index/show/084cc9c0-bcb1-428d-9503-4f12df3eca87/id/40431865

099 - Jordan Brazie 09/30/2024

099 - Jordan Brazie The world's most underrated shaper? 2X East Coast Shape-off winner and runner in the Boardroom Show Icons of Foam Shape-off honoring Wayne Lynch -- Mr. Jordan Brazie. /episode/index/show/084cc9c0-bcb1-428d-9503-4f12df3eca87/id/40431900

098 - Randy Rarick 09/23/2024

098 - Randy Rarick The most interesting man in surfing. Randy Rarick discusses the John John Florence world championship parade, Rabbit Kekai, Toes Reef and much more. /episode/index/show/084cc9c0-bcb1-428d-9503-4f12df3eca87/id/40431925

097 - Matt Biolos 07/15/2024

097 - Matt Biolos Matt Biolos talks about the upcoming Tahiti Paris 2024 Olympic surfing competition, Twinzers, legends and other assorted topics. One of the most influential surfboard builders in the world. His influence goes beyond the highly important surfboard designs – which are of course world class (I’ve owned three ….Lost Surfboards by Matt and all of them surfed incredible). The…Lost brand that he and Mike Reola have crafted over the past three plus decades speaks to the number one buzz word in lifestyle mar /episode/index/show/084cc9c0-bcb1-428d-9503-4f12df3eca87/id/40431965

096 - Paulo Roberto Sciamarelli: Part Two 06/24/2024

096 - Paulo Roberto Sciamarelli: Part Two As you may recall when we left part one of the Paulo Roberto Sciamarelli Surfing Village origin story - Paulo had finally found his paradise a perfect wave in front and plenty of really good waves -- rights and lefts-- all within a 5-20 minutes by boat. He had secured land, had a boat built 8 x 3 meters that’s roughly 24’ long and 8 feet wide. Paulo was broke and living meagerly but he was surfing and plotting the development process of his new surf camp. But as you may recall as we left in part one of /episode/index/show/084cc9c0-bcb1-428d-9503-4f12df3eca87/id/40432025

095 - Paulo Roberto Sciamarelli 06/18/2024

095 - Paulo Roberto Sciamarelli This story is really a dream. OR it speaks to the power of dreams. One man’s dream that became a reality. That man’s name is Paulo: Paulo Roberto Sciamarelli. In some ways his story is about focus. Focus on a dream. It will eventually manifest. “If you believe you deserve it, the universe will serve it.” /episode/index/show/084cc9c0-bcb1-428d-9503-4f12df3eca87/id/40432050

094 - Bob McTavish 05/13/2024

094 - Bob McTavish Bob McTavish, The Boardroom International Surfboard Show's Icon of Foam for 2024 – Gregarious, filled with stories and fun insights. An absolute legend. Greenough was the seed for the shortboard revolution and McTavish the tree that sprung to life from that seed. Australia's Surfing Life magazine selected McTavish as the "Most Influential Shaper of All Time" in 1992; four years later he was inducted into the Australian Surfing Hall of Fame. /episode/index/show/084cc9c0-bcb1-428d-9503-4f12df3eca87/id/40432075

093 - Randy Rarick 04/16/2024

093 - Randy Rarick Randy Rarick is a plethora of information and insight regarding literally everything in surf culture. Enjoy as we discuss Kelly Slater's retirement, surfboard design, George Downing, Bob McTavish Gerry Lopez, and much much more. /episode/index/show/084cc9c0-bcb1-428d-9503-4f12df3eca87/id/40432135

092 - Lior Zimmerman 03/26/2024

092 - Lior Zimmerman The October 7th terrorist attacks in Israel has of course changed everything. That includes surfing. We discuss with Israeli surfer and surf industry businessman Lior Zimmerman. /episode/index/show/084cc9c0-bcb1-428d-9503-4f12df3eca87/id/40432160

091 - Gary Linden 03/19/2024

091 - Gary Linden Gary Linden is well-known for his big wave surfing and shaping prowess. He's also the foremost expert on Agave surfboards. In this episode of the Boardroom Podcast Gary talks Agave, Balsa and the always interesting Volume vs. Thickness debate, and much more. /episode/index/show/084cc9c0-bcb1-428d-9503-4f12df3eca87/id/40432195

090 - Damian Cole 03/11/2024

090 - Damian Cole Damian Cole, environmentalist, surfer, producer of bamboo surfboards (Varuna Surfboards) with an edge toward cutting edge performance. Damo, also the son of iconic surfer/ shaper Maurice Cole, offers insights into the fine-tuned bamboo board building process, his background in the oil industry, and much much more. /episode/index/show/084cc9c0-bcb1-428d-9503-4f12df3eca87/id/40432230

089 - Kyle Knox 02/22/2024

089 - Kyle Knox Kyle Knox and a crew of buds recently encountered a pod of Orcas while on a downwind run (foils). We discuss that adventure, his upbringing as a young pro in the late 90's / early 2000's and a whole lot more. /episode/index/show/084cc9c0-bcb1-428d-9503-4f12df3eca87/id/40432265

088 - Skye Walker 02/16/2024

088 - Skye Walker Skye Walker is a muralist with an interesting back story. I'm sure you've seen his work even if you didn't realize it, or you may be wearing a tee shirt with his art on it right now. Oh, he's a frothing surfer too. This episode of the Boardroom Podcast, muralist Skye Walker. /episode/index/show/084cc9c0-bcb1-428d-9503-4f12df3eca87/id/40432285

087 - Christian Beamish 01/30/2024

087 - Christian Beamish Christian Beamish is a surfboard craftsman with a historic bent -- always looking to the past to envision the future. A fun discussion about design, and what's next. /episode/index/show/084cc9c0-bcb1-428d-9503-4f12df3eca87/id/40432305

086 - Shea Somma 01/24/2024

086 - Shea Somma Shea Somma is a surfboard shaper from SLO area. His "Best In Show" entry at The Boardroom International Surfboard Show won 1st Place in 2023. We discuss surfboard shaping, Bonzers, getting into the business, the craft, tools necessary and a bunch more surfboard related discourse. /episode/index/show/084cc9c0-bcb1-428d-9503-4f12df3eca87/id/40432335

085 - Cyrus Sutton 01/15/2024

085 - Cyrus Sutton Cyrus Sutton Story teller. Eco Entrepreneur? Super smooth goofy foot surfer originally from Orange County, now living in the pacific Northwest; Old soul. Young heart. Deep thinker. /episode/index/show/084cc9c0-bcb1-428d-9503-4f12df3eca87/id/40432355

084 - Barton Lynch 12/22/2023

084 - Barton Lynch Barton Lynch. 1988 ASP/WSL World Champion. Intelligent, opinionated, and a seeker. Lynch wisely admits he might not have all the answers and he would love to chat with the person that does. We talk, Vans Pipe Masters, Olympics at Teahupoo, Kelly Slater, the North Shore Season and much more! Give it a listen. Barton's a gem. /episode/index/show/084cc9c0-bcb1-428d-9503-4f12df3eca87/id/40432395

083 - Matt George: In Deep 11/27/2023

083 - Matt George: In Deep Smart, passionate, sincere and with deep experience as a surfer lifestyle proponent, Matt George offers engaging insights. Let us begin. /episode/index/show/084cc9c0-bcb1-428d-9503-4f12df3eca87/id/40432420

082 - Josh Peterson 09/11/2023

082 - Josh Peterson Josh Peterson is one of the eight shapers competing in the Icons of Foam Shape-off honoring Bing Copeland at the Boardroom Show this year. From Va. Beach to Portugal, it’s been quite a ride so far, and I say “so far” because there’s a lot more happening for Josh Peterson of Peterson Surf Craft. Humble, talented, focused. On this episode of The Boardroom Podcast …surfer/shaper Josh Peterson, let us begin. /episode/index/show/084cc9c0-bcb1-428d-9503-4f12df3eca87/id/40432470

081 - Greg Loehr 08/31/2023

081 - Greg Loehr A surfboard shaper since 1967, Greg Loehr worked for Dick Catri, Natural Art, Ocean Avenue, and Fox. He began making boards out of styrofoam blanks and epoxy resin in 1981, and helped create a stronger, and lighter alternative to the standard polyurethane foam/polyester resin board. In 2004, Surfing magazine named Loehr as one of the "Top Ten Shapers of All Time," noting that, because of his willingness to try new materials, "nobody's done more for the future of surfboard design." /episode/index/show/084cc9c0-bcb1-428d-9503-4f12df3eca87/id/40432490

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