Hardcore Surf History

The Breuer Brothers excavate surfings past present and future.

049 - What If . . . ? 10/27/2025

049 - What If . . . ? On this Hardcore Surf History… Time, space, and reality are more than a linear path. They form a prism of endless possibility. A single choice can branch out into infinite realities, creating alternate worlds from the ones known. In this episode, we dare to explore the question of What if…And of course in an alternate reality, I dominate my brother in Stump my bro… /episode/index/show/6f996bbb-2601-4bb8-9a8e-cbd68d969c8f/id/40804785

048 - Point Of Change with Rebecca Coley 06/10/2025

048 - Point Of Change with Rebecca Coley On this episode of Hardcore Surf History: Bonus Section, we delve into the fascinating story of 'Point of Change,' a thought-provoking documentary about the unintended consequences of surf exploration on indigenous cultures. We discuss the journey of its director, Rebecca Coley, and the profound impacts observed on the island of Nias, Indonesia. We unpack the tale of Kevin Lovett and John Giesel's iconic wave discovery and the resulting cultural, economic, and environmental shifts. This episode covers the f /episode/index/show/6f996bbb-2601-4bb8-9a8e-cbd68d969c8f/id/40804790

047 - The Stormrider Guidebook with Bruce Sutherland 06/03/2025

047 - The Stormrider Guidebook with Bruce Sutherland On this episode of Hardcore Surf History Bonus Section, Our guest is Bruce Sutherland, the co-founder of the Stormrider Guidebook. Bruce shares captivating stories from his surfing journeys across Europe, Africa, and beyond, all without the aid of modern technology like smartphones or GPS. Our conversation dives deep into the origins of the Stormrider Guidebook, co-founded with Ollie Fitch Jones and Tim Ranger, and its transformation from a highly sought-after surf travel bible to its current online version /episode/index/show/6f996bbb-2601-4bb8-9a8e-cbd68d969c8f/id/40804795

046 - Competition 05/27/2025

046 - Competition On this episode of Hardcore Surf History, It’s Chandler’s worst nightmare! Surf Contests. From the thrilling spectacle to philosophically divisive, we explore how surf contests have propelled progression, innovation and cultural milestones. We raise the question of “how do you” judge something rooted in style, feel and art? We dive into the different formats, the flaws, the flashpoints and historical significance of surf contests.Speaking of competitions, Tyler snags priority from Jamie and smokes h /episode/index/show/6f996bbb-2601-4bb8-9a8e-cbd68d969c8f/id/40804800

045 - Hawaiian Renaissance 02/10/2025

045 - Hawaiian Renaissance On this episode of Hardcore Surf History, we explore surfing in the time of the Hawaiian Renaissance of the late 60’s and 70s. Lopez, BK, Bertleman, Buttons, Reno, Sunn, are just a few names that represented a new paradigm in surfing. The Hawaiians were no longer taking a backseat to their mainland brethren. They were leading the charge of performance surfing while Hawaiians of all walks of life were experiencing a rediscovery of their culture after decades of suppression from colonialists. These two thin /episode/index/show/6f996bbb-2601-4bb8-9a8e-cbd68d969c8f/id/40804805

044 - I heard there is no surf in NJ with Danny DiMauro, Mark Neustadter and Mike May 09/19/2024

044 - I heard there is no surf in NJ with Danny DiMauro, Mark Neustadter and Mike May Often overlooked for the warmer waters of its Hawaiian and Californian counterparts, the Atlantic coast of New Jersey has been home to surfing for 135 years, and in turn has held unsung influence over the history of the sport in America.” /episode/index/show/6f996bbb-2601-4bb8-9a8e-cbd68d969c8f/id/40804810

043 - The Curren Whisperer with Jimmy Metyko 09/12/2024

043 - The Curren Whisperer with Jimmy Metyko It could have happened anytime, anywhere. But our guest’s story takes place in Santa Barbara, California from 1980 to 1983. Four short years that saw 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. /episode/index/show/6f996bbb-2601-4bb8-9a8e-cbd68d969c8f/id/40804815

042 - At First Sight 09/05/2024

042 - At First Sight The great Phil Edwards once said something along the lines of, ‘My first wave was the best ride of my life. Everything after was downhill.’ Whether that was true or not, the point made was the first taste of surfing often leads to obsession that sticks for life. And like any addiction, the stories of how we get hooked are as varied as the addicts themselves. From Hollywood Films to cool older brothers, inspiration takes on many forms. Each of our odysseys have their own origin stories which colour our i /episode/index/show/6f996bbb-2601-4bb8-9a8e-cbd68d969c8f/id/40804820

041 - Only One MP with Simon ‘Shagga’ Saffigna & Daniel Carmichael 08/28/2024

041 - Only One MP with Simon ‘Shagga’ Saffigna & Daniel Carmichael It would be impossible to overstate the legend of Michael Peterson in the annals of Australian surfing. 1976 World Champ, Peter Townend, described him as: “Miki Dora, James Dean and Marlon Brando, all rolled into one.” At the time, he was regarded by many as the best surfer that had ever lived. /episode/index/show/6f996bbb-2601-4bb8-9a8e-cbd68d969c8f/id/40804830

040 - Shoulda Been Here Yesterday 02/28/2024

040 - Shoulda Been Here Yesterday On this episode, Was surfing really better way back when? We explore the pros and cons of being a surfer today. We ask, Is our perception of the past a cognitive bias? Or was it really that much better? And did waves pump that much harder. Plus, Jamie and Tyler see how their past experiences stack up against each other with another round of Stump my Bro. /episode/index/show/6f996bbb-2601-4bb8-9a8e-cbd68d969c8f/id/40804835

039 - Matt George 11/06/2023

039 - Matt George On this episode of Hardcore Surf History Bonus Section, Tyler goes full on surf nerd with the legendary Matt George. They discuss his new book 'In Deep' and get the real story behind behind 'In Gods Hands', his win at the Mr. Hot Buns Competition at the Allentown Wave Pool competition and reflect on how the media landscape has changed. This is a not to be missed episode! /episode/index/show/6f996bbb-2601-4bb8-9a8e-cbd68d969c8f/id/40804840

038 - What Is Style? 10/24/2023

038 - What Is Style? On this episode, we tackle the essential question: What is Style and why does it matter? We ask What makes a surfer stylish? Where did we get our notions of style from? Who has it? Who doesn’t? and Why does it mean so much to us? We wade our way into the fraught and subjective topic on a matter of style. And of course… The Breuer Brothers try to out-vogue each other with Stump My Bro. /episode/index/show/6f996bbb-2601-4bb8-9a8e-cbd68d969c8f/id/40804850

037 - Image Is Everything 08/11/2023

037 - Image Is Everything On today's episode we look in the mirror and take a long, hard, sobering look at the image of surfing. How important is surfing’s image? Does it shape surfing’s culture? Does it affect who takes up the sport? Does it impact on the actual experience itself? Do these questions even matter? Then after we stare long enough at ourselves, Jamie and Tyler have a staring contest and try to Stump My Bro. /episode/index/show/6f996bbb-2601-4bb8-9a8e-cbd68d969c8f/id/40804855

036 - Curren vs Occy: 101 04/11/2023

036 - Curren vs Occy: 101 At This year's Rip Curl Bells Beach Easter Classic’s 60th Anniversary, Tom Curren and Mark Occhilupo–two of surfing's most influential characters and rivals–competed in a special Heritage Heat. The Curren/Occy Rivalry is stuff of legends. Many middle aged men get weak in the knees just mentioning the two. But.. Why? Why do we care so much about this rivalry? What is its importance to pro surfing? Who are these two surfers that captured our imaginations and have inspired generations of surfers? We dive /episode/index/show/6f996bbb-2601-4bb8-9a8e-cbd68d969c8f/id/40804860

035 - Houses of the Holy: The Surf Shop 03/10/2023

035 - Houses of the Holy: The Surf Shop On this episode of Hardcore Surf History, we dive into our Houses of the Holy: The Surf Shop. What have they meant to surfers over the years? How have they shaped surf culture? The history of surf retail and how they have evolved over time. Plus another round of “Stump my Bro.” /episode/index/show/6f996bbb-2601-4bb8-9a8e-cbd68d969c8f/id/40804865

034 - Stories by The Fire: Craig Peterson 12/19/2022

034 - Stories by The Fire: Craig Peterson For over ten years, spanning the 70’s decade and into the 80’s, the global misadventures of Kevin Knaughton and Craig Peterson appeared in amusing, you-are-there detail in Surfer Magazine. Their stories, authentic accounts of dirtbag travel with surfboards, inspired a generation of readers to get out there and see the world through a surfer’s eye. In this episode we talk to the Craig Peterson about his past travel exploits and the philosophy behind traveling with a surfer’s eye. /episode/index/show/6f996bbb-2601-4bb8-9a8e-cbd68d969c8f/id/40804870

033 - Surf Travel 11/09/2022

033 - Surf Travel On this episode, we explore the reasons for surf travel and the many adventures and tales that have been told through the years. We discuss the pioneers and the moral questions that surf travel brings with it and when would have been the golden era of surf exploration? And… we’ve gone to the end of the earth to find a question that would Stump My Bro. /episode/index/show/6f996bbb-2601-4bb8-9a8e-cbd68d969c8f/id/40804875

032 - 500 Summer Stories with Greg MacGillivray 08/26/2022

032 - 500 Summer Stories with Greg MacGillivray On this episode, Tyler had the incredible opportunity to talk to the legendary filmmaker, Greg MacGillivray. Business partner Jim Freeman, MacGillivray produced a series of films from the mid-'60s to the early '70s that set the standard for technical excellence. Their final surf film Five Summer Stories was deemed as one of the greatest surf films of all time. It’s an in depth deep dive into the career and life of one of surfing’s greatest filmmakers. /episode/index/show/6f996bbb-2601-4bb8-9a8e-cbd68d969c8f/id/40804880

031 - World Championships 08/08/2022

031 - World Championships Today's episode is all about the World Champs! Who are they and why do we care? We explore the purpose of having a world champion, the different formats to decide a title, and the figures and personalities that make up the long list of past, present and future world champions. And the Breuer Bros battle it out to see who's number one when it comes to surf trivia with the ultimate Stump My Bro. /episode/index/show/6f996bbb-2601-4bb8-9a8e-cbd68d969c8f/id/40804885

030 - Adrian Kojin on Brazilian Surf History 06/10/2022

030 - Adrian Kojin on Brazilian Surf History Today we compliment our Brazil episode with a conversation with writer, adventurer, former ‘Fluir Magazine’ and ‘Brazilian Surfers Journal’ editor Adrian Kojin. We explore the vast history of Brazilian surf culture, learn about its iconic figures, key events and the great people who make up this surfing super power. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/6f996bbb-2601-4bb8-9a8e-cbd68d969c8f/id/40804890

029 - A History of Brazilian Surfing 06/02/2022

029 - A History of Brazilian Surfing Today we dive into the colorful, rich, often overlooked history of Brazilian Surfing. From its roots as a leisure activity for the elites, to its pathway out of the favela’s for many of its celebrated surfers, we assess their current world domination in an attempt to fully appreciate the deep and vast culture of surfing in Brazil. Plus the Breuer Brothers do a little capoeira style sparring with another round of Stump My Bro. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/6f996bbb-2601-4bb8-9a8e-cbd68d969c8f/id/40804895

028 - Devon Howard on the Longboard Revolution 05/13/2022

028 - Devon Howard on the Longboard Revolution As a supplement to our Longboard Revolution episode we interview former Longboard Magazine Editor and former WSL Longboard World Tour Commissioner, Devon Howard. We get a clear-eyed view of the Longboard Revival, its evolution, the players, and the politics. What follows is truly for the surf nerds! Enjoy! /episode/index/show/6f996bbb-2601-4bb8-9a8e-cbd68d969c8f/id/40804900

027 - Longboard Revolution 04/28/2022

027 - Longboard Revolution On this episode we explore one of the most consequential movements in surfing, ‘The Longboard Revolution.’ From Boomers with disposable income and a taste for nostalgia, to the battle between Joel Tudor’s traditionalist style vs Joey Hawkins progressive attack, and the enduring impact on lineups around the world! We trace its rise and importance. Plus, another round of Stump My Bro. /episode/index/show/6f996bbb-2601-4bb8-9a8e-cbd68d969c8f/id/40804910

026 - Interview with IPS Founding Member Patti Paniccia 04/18/2022

026 - Interview with IPS Founding Member Patti Paniccia If you haven't heard of Patti Paniccia, you can be forgiven. Surf history and the magazines have all but white washed women pioneers and their contributions. Patti was not only one of the first women to compete on the pro tour, but also was a founding member and director of the IPS World tour in the mid 70's alongside Randy Rarick and Fred Hemmings. We had the incredible opportunity to help set the record straight with Patti and other women's contributions to professional surfing. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/6f996bbb-2601-4bb8-9a8e-cbd68d969c8f/id/40804915

025 - Women's Pro Surf Genesis 02/07/2022

025 - Women's Pro Surf Genesis Today we discuss the birth of women’s pro Surfing and the white wash its' history. The current boom in women’s surfing owes much to the incredible female pioneers who had to overcome incredible obstacles to lay the foundation for where we are today. We dive into this history and attempt to set the record straight. Plus the bros have a duel to the death with another round of Stump My Bro. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/6f996bbb-2601-4bb8-9a8e-cbd68d969c8f/id/40804920

024 - Reluctant Messiah: Wayne Lynch Interview 01/31/2022

024 - Reluctant Messiah: Wayne Lynch Interview For part 3 in our recent Reluctant Messiah series, Tyler has a candid conversation with the legend himself, Wayne Lynch. The topics range from the commercialization of surfing, to the inherent selfishness of being a surfer and how one reconciles it in their life. Wayne is fun, humorous and articulate. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/6f996bbb-2601-4bb8-9a8e-cbd68d969c8f/id/40804930

023 - Tom Curren: Reluctant Messiah 01/19/2022

023 - Tom Curren: Reluctant Messiah As a supplement to the Reluctant Messiah episode, Tyler had an opportunity to interview in front of a live audience Tom Curren and Sonny Miller to discuss the legendary Search trips for Rip Curl. What follows is an incredible conversation and storytelling of one of the greatest marketing campaigns ever in surfing and establish Curren as a surfing messiah for a generation of surfers. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/6f996bbb-2601-4bb8-9a8e-cbd68d969c8f/id/40804935

022 - Reluctant Messiahs: Wayne Lynch & Tom Curren 01/17/2022

022 - Reluctant Messiahs: Wayne Lynch & Tom Curren On today's episode the Breuer brothers explore reluctant messiahs Wayne Lynch and Tom Curren. Both were child prodigies who led performance revolutions in surfing, influenced our styles, attitudes and surf culture. Yet it was their reluctance to embrace their fame that has fueled their myth. We dive into each of these surfers' histories and explore their cosmic connection. And of course Jame & Tyler try to out maneuver each other with another round of Stump my bro. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/6f996bbb-2601-4bb8-9a8e-cbd68d969c8f/id/40804940

021 - Alby Falzon: Morning Of The Earth 12/20/2021

021 - Alby Falzon: Morning Of The Earth Today we chat with Alby Falzon to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Morning of the Earth, the iconic 1972 Australian surf film made by Sydney photographer & Tracks Magazine founder. The film ushered in the country-soul movement in surfing and its influence can still be seen today in many modern day surf films. Today Alby discusses his influences, the back stories and more before the Breuer's bring some holiday cheer with another round of Stump My bro. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/6f996bbb-2601-4bb8-9a8e-cbd68d969c8f/id/40804950

020 - Blame It On The Boogie 11/23/2021

020 - Blame It On The Boogie On this episode we pay homage to the Thomas Edison of surfing, Tom Morey. We explore the life and times of this creative genius, the innumerable contributions to surfing, his influence on our culture that go far beyond the boogie board. Plus another round of one-upmanship with Stump my Bro! Enjoy! /episode/index/show/6f996bbb-2601-4bb8-9a8e-cbd68d969c8f/id/40804955

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