The Longboardarian Podcast

Tupi Cabrera

The Longboardarian Podcast objective and mission is to have conversations with the personalities of our longboarding/surf culture. My guests will be the surfers, surfboard shapers, organizers and historians who through their experiences and knowledge have interesting and important opinions and facts about our sport/lifestyle and culture. I feel like many of these conversations will have important historical value as time goes. It's part of surf history!

  1. Apr 9

    Tory Gilkerson- The Steward at the WSL LB Tour Judges Tower.

    Send us Fan Mail Tory Gilkerson is an important part of the longboard world- not just as a former LB World Champ but as the person, as a head judge in the WSL LB Tour, defining and assisting with the application of the "style, flow and grace" criteria that has revitalized the art/sport of pro longboarding in the world's biggest stage. Have you ever wondered why one wave gets a 6.5 while another gets an 8.0? On this episode she explains her process for maximizing fairness and accuracy and how the panel stays consistent in the different types of wave conditions. From the morning briefings to the replay booth, learn exactly what the judges are looking for and how they "scale" a heat to ensure the best surfing wins. It's a masterclass in the technical side of the Longboard Tour that fans and competitors will appreciate! Support the show Join the Longboardarian Community!  Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode and follow us on Instagram/facebook/YouTube @longboardarian . Support the Show! Merch coming soon! Donations/tips : Venmo: tupi-cabrera Thank you for the love!

    1h 7m

  2. 12/28/2025

    Steve Walden- The Father of the Modern Longboard

    Send us Fan Mail On this episode we sit down with one of the most important surfer shapers of his generation especially in the context of the modern longboard. This year (2025) Walden celebrates 60 years in the surfing industry! He has created for himself and for our surf culture a big footprint filled with surfboard design contributions that have impacted what surfers have surfed for decades and will continue using these concepts for decades to come. Nearing his 8th decade of life, Steve has plenty of stories and anecdotes to share. It is my responsibility to go back to the Walden shop and get more answers and surf culture wisdom from this giant. I hope you enjoy this episode. I wish you a happy new year! Tupi Topics: Beginnings, The Surfboard Revolution, The Modern Longboard, Surfboard Design, The Magic Model, Hawaii, Surf Biz Acumen, Surf Culture,The Ten and much more! Support the show Join the Longboardarian Community!  Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode and follow us on Instagram/facebook/YouTube @longboardarian . Support the Show! Merch coming soon! Donations/tips : Venmo: tupi-cabrera Thank you for the love!

    1h 41m

  3. 09/08/2025

    Kanoa Dahlin- The Heart of a Hawaiian Champion.

    Send us Fan Mail This is the most intense episode i've ever recorded. That intensity says a lot about our special mega guest. A charger in the arena of life duties and in the arena of surfing. Listen to the whole episode and you'll see why on my words. Kanoa comes from that first young generation of surfers that adopted the surfing genre of longboarding when longboarding wasn't kool, when its rebirth was starting to unfold. On this episode you will hear the humbleness and open mindedness of a Hawaiian longboard giant.  Full respect to Mr. Dahlin!! Enjoy, Tupi Topics and Mentions: Beginnings, The Nineties, The Oxbow's, The HI Boyz, Ben Aipa, Black Horses, Da Hui, Reunion Island, Rusty's Caddy, Longboarding Discriminations, Death at Puerto Escondido, The Beau Young and Kanoa Dahlin Historical Final, Angel Salinas, Longboarding Rivalries, Joel Tudor, Surfboard Design, Rapid Fire and The North Shore Support the show Join the Longboardarian Community!  Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode and follow us on Instagram/facebook/YouTube @longboardarian . Support the Show! Merch coming soon! Donations/tips : Venmo: tupi-cabrera Thank you for the love!

    2h 11m

  4. 05/16/2025

    Michel Junod - A California Mega Legend

    Send us Fan Mail I am a fanboy of surfing history. When I have the privilege of conversation with those who were here before us within our surfing ecosystem, and they happen to be heavy hitters of the surfing community as surfers, shapers, historians, producers, innovators, human beings and so on..... I listen, I ask and I listen some more. Such was the case with legendary surfer/shaper and human being, California's Michel Junod. Michel, at 76 years of age has a surfing resume and trajectory that is longer than the traffic jam line to exit Dodger Stadium. If there was a formula to quantify surfing legend status, I doubt he wouldnt be towards the top of his generation. On this episode he entertains us with vivid memories and anecdotes of his surfing journey. We go deep in longboard design, surf culture and even dabble a bit on politics and policies that have influenced his direction in life. Thank you for listening and I'll see you in the water! Tips$ and donation$ Venmo tupi-cabrera Also you can support us via your purchase of Sin-Min products on their website www.sin-min.com . I use their kick ass deodorant that has no aluminum and helps me smell like a cinnamon roll all day. Use code LONGBOARDARIAN for 10% discount. Support the show Join the Longboardarian Community!  Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode and follow us on Instagram/facebook/YouTube @longboardarian . Support the Show! Merch coming soon! Donations/tips : Venmo: tupi-cabrera Thank you for the love!

    1h 19m

  5. 12/18/2024

    2024 WSL LB TOUR WRAP UP- With master longboarder Dylan Macleod.

    Send us Fan Mail On this episode (recorded on October 24th)  South African surfing master and commentator Dylan Mcleod joins me in an informal but substantive conversation of what we perceived and viewed in this years WSL LB Tour. Plenty of LB geek talk and constructive criticism.  Congratulations to Taylor Jensen 4x and Rachael Tilly 2x on a monumental win of another World Championship. I want to thank all the people that have followed Longboardarian. Either via the podcast or my social media channels. I have great pleasure and a feeling of gratefulness when I see you all at the beach, in public or I get your DMs and let me know about your enjoyment of the content that I put out. My appreciation to all the folks that have contributed with me in creating longboardlecious content. Dylan, Blinky, Chiz, Carla and my guests. Much health, love and prosperity to my community! See ya in da wata! Tupi Support the show Join the Longboardarian Community!  Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode and follow us on Instagram/facebook/YouTube @longboardarian . Support the Show! Merch coming soon! Donations/tips : Venmo: tupi-cabrera Thank you for the love!

    58 min

  6. 06/19/2024

    Dennis Ryder- California Master Surfboard Artisan.

    Send us Fan Mail In June of 2024 I finally set a date with Ventura surfing legend and master craftsmen Mr. Dennis Ryder for a quick interview. Fifteen minutes away from my home, Dennis and his wife live in a beautiful property alongside a calm creek. What seems to be a serene and beautiful creek unfortunately has another side to it. A nightmare turned reality due to a series of weather anomalies which included fires, apocalyptical rains and mudslides changed the Ryder's way of living. Though able to save their home, barely, the whole property and structures within have been compromised. For example, the shed that was Ryder's shaping bay and micro board factory for his "from scratch to finish" operation is now under water. The Ryder Family through their perseverance and determination are taking the steps to bring their property back to its almost original beautiful state. Dennis now shapes out of William Dennis Surfboards shaping bay and keeps producing beautiful functional magical surfboards under the label Dennis Ryder Surfboards. By the way, the Dennis in the William Dennis Surfboards label was because of a short partnership with Blinky (owner of WDS) in 1967. DR and I had a great recorded conversation that flowed like a 9'8" well shaped classic log. Gracias to Mr. Ryder for sharing his immense and highly valuable knowledge and anecdotes. Topics; Beginnings in surfing. Morey Pope. John Peck Penetrator. Wilderness Surfboards & Greenough Designs. Surfboard Design and its evolution. Longboards, longboards, longboards. Displacement Hulls and more! Mr. Ryder can be contacted for surfboard orders via his website https://www.dennisryder.com/ For his  surfing blog post  https://drsurfboards.blogspot.com/ If you enjoy my podcast and would like to donate please consider Venmo. At Tupi-Cabrera Or contact me at tupicabrera@gmail.com for donation alternatives, brand partnerships and sponsorships. Support the show Join the Longboardarian Community!  Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode and follow us on Instagram/facebook/YouTube @longboardarian . Support the Show! Merch coming soon! Donations/tips : Venmo: tupi-cabrera Thank you for the love!

    1h 14m

  7. 04/14/2024

    The Story Behind the CI Log with Devon Howard

    Send us Fan Mail What do you get when you get together one of the most respected longboarders in the world with one of the most respected longboard shapers in the planet? You get the CI Log from Channel Islands Surfboards. On this episode you will learn the backstory on how the CI Log came to be. Destiny, I'd say, brought Devon Howard to CIS and that in turn brought the otherwise unlikely partnership with Wayne Rich on the CI Log. You will hear Devon, as only he can, articulate the subtleties of this design and the anecdotes that led to it. This episode is a longboard nerds delight. Enjoy! Tupi Interested in the CI Log? https://cisurfboards.com/ Instagram @Devon_Howard Want to support my podcast? Donations are welcome via Venmo at tupi-cabrera For sponsorship interests you can email longboardarian@gmail.com Support the show Join the Longboardarian Community!  Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode and follow us on Instagram/facebook/YouTube @longboardarian . Support the Show! Merch coming soon! Donations/tips : Venmo: tupi-cabrera Thank you for the love!

    37 min

  8. 02/15/2024

    Taylor Jensen- A Giant of Competitive Longboarding History

    Send us Fan Mail THE COMEBACK EPISODE After almost two years of a sabbatical-esque break, I am back with a BANGER for all of you longboard nerds! Taylor Jensen is one of my and many peoples favorite longboarders to watch. And for good reason. One of his surfing strengths that separate him from other great world class longboarders is his fluidity connecting every maneuver within a ride with grace, speed and power. A three time LB World Champ, now reaching his 4th decade in age, he seeks with ambition and determination a WC number 4. This one though has a different aspect to it.  WSL LB competition has changed its esthetic of performance. The three time World Champ has made some adaptations to conform with the LB Tour of today. A more classic and traditional approach of longboard surfing. He had success in 2023 but things at the end did not go his way. What will 2024 bring for Mr. Jensen? Topics: The WSL LB Tour Jensen's Competitive Longboarding Transition Longboard Design Reader's Questions Etiquette Divisiveness in the LB Community  Comp LBders vs Free Surf LBders Comnpetition Longboarding of the Past. Enjoy!!!!! Support the show Join the Longboardarian Community!  Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode and follow us on Instagram/facebook/YouTube @longboardarian . Support the Show! Merch coming soon! Donations/tips : Venmo: tupi-cabrera Thank you for the love!

    1h 24m
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About

The Longboardarian Podcast objective and mission is to have conversations with the personalities of our longboarding/surf culture. My guests will be the surfers, surfboard shapers, organizers and historians who through their experiences and knowledge have interesting and important opinions and facts about our sport/lifestyle and culture. I feel like many of these conversations will have important historical value as time goes. It's part of surf history!

Information

  • Creator
    Tupi Cabrera
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    47
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Longboardarian Podcast
  • Show Website
    The Longboardarian Podcast

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