Surf Stories by Florida Surf Film Festival

Florida Surf Film Festival
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Surf Stories by Florida Surf Film Festival Podcast

In both Q and A and narrative format, we will hear stories from local surfers, filmmakers from around the world, and inspiring and/or charismatic folks who have a story to share. John Brooks and Kevin Miller will host in-person and Zoom-recorded chats.

  1. Good Morning with Rusty Miller

    SEP 1

    Good Morning with Rusty Miller

    Rusty Miller's early, regular foot surfing had competitive roots with Duke finals in '67 and '68, but quickly went brand ambassador with a national Hamm's Beer billboard ad, bombing down a sunset monster. Earning a history degree and traveling the world landed him in Australia and Indonesia, firmly indoctrinated into surf cinema canon with a featured presence in Morning of the Earth at Uluwatu, by Alby Falzon. Teaching surfing in Byron Bay and hanging with his wife, Tricia (alumni of Surf Stories Podcast), and his two daughters' families, is his latest masterpiece. Enjoy this chat with Rusty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 51m
  2. The Hat Game with Bill Conner

    AUG 14

    The Hat Game with Bill Conner

    Alabaman and Floridian, Bill Conner, started his career making leather sandals on the gold coast of Australia in the early 70s. At some point, he pivoted to hats. "Why make hats instead of sandals? Because you only have to make one." Paul Hogan supercharged demand for his craftsmanship unintentionally, or at least the costume designer on Crocodile Dundee did, when the movie came out. European demand surged when Matt Nicholson repped his skills to Herod's and Galleries Lafayette. He retired after 50 years, surfing Broken Head, wearing his white helmet (not a BC model). At times early on, he surfed from Byron to Burleigh by himself for years, ahead of the crowd. Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 27m
  3. "Oh, That's Different" with Simon Jones

    AUG 3

    "Oh, That's Different" with Simon Jones

    We're happy to have factory kid, Simon Jones, join us for a conversation about his Sydney high school drop-out roots, to Bryon Bay, to finding the shaping room. Working next to Paul Hutchinson, Simon cold-called Albe Falzon to make Morning of the Earth surfboards a reality, which he rakes to this day on a handshake deal. It's now a specialty brand with limited releases, all the while keeping Simon Jones Designs a major part of his low-tone, relaxed life. It certainly didn't hurt that Torren Martyn found a personal shaping guru in Simon, applying his feet to rails, rendering the finest style on open faces and inside kegs since Curren and Merrick... Simon carved his existence to make surfboards, and it's now being felt the world over. Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 35m
  4. Notes Over the Border with Scott Hulet

    JUL 16

    Notes Over the Border with Scott Hulet

    Scott Hulet, editor, author, and spring keeper, dives into some early, middle, and remaining days with a new book out. Flow Violento can be found for purchase at The Surfer's Journal website. He has worked with the journal as well as other publications for over 25 years. We complete the circle here, finally, with a sit down at Atlantic Center for the Arts. Enjoy this casual reminder that Scott has somehow figured out how to make a life out of reading and writing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 12m
  5. Paddle Back Out with Shaun Tomson

    JUL 2

    Paddle Back Out with Shaun Tomson

    Shaun Tomson won a world title in 1977 and began developing his skills as a speaker on topics of personal adversity, growth, and writing your code, your best intentions, for day to day living. Needless to say, he eloquently shares thoughts on relaunching his brand from the 80's, Instinct, and how he used a $100 budget from Surfrider Foundation founder, Glenn Hening, to inspire surfers to prioritize our oceans' collective health. This and three fantastic surf stories will be sure to entertain. We and Daytona State College will be hosting Shaun on September 4th in person at the News Journal Center in Daytona Beach, along with a screening of Bustin' Down the Door with special guest, Peter Townsend. More news to come. Enjoy the chat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 39m
  6. On the Mat with Derek Hynd

    JUN 19

    On the Mat with Derek Hynd

    We find Derek Hynd, former professional surfer, writer, and shaper, at The Pass in Byron Bay after an email back and forth, the only way he communicates these days. It's been a few years since we've seen him at the festival in 2018, and he graciously entertains our offer for some stories. Kevin was nervous still, and John is similarly entranced by Derek ability to tell stories. We're so thankful for this opportunity, and we hope you enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 43m
  7. Refuge To Be Found with Christian Beamish

    JUN 1

    Refuge To Be Found with Christian Beamish

    Christian Beamish, writer, shaper, and boat builder, shares some stories with John about shaping single fins, surfing inspirations, building a Shetland dory, and The Voyage of the Cormorant. He also drops a story from his time on Guam. Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 34m
  8. On the Roark Road with Ryan Hitzel and Ryan Sirianni

    MAY 20

    On the Roark Road with Ryan Hitzel and Ryan Sirianni

    We have storytellers, and then, we have Ryan Hitzel and Ryan Sirianni, who have built a brand around travel tales and utilitarian, fashionable attire for your Friday night, your long flight, and your longest hike to waves. Their chemistry in business is readily apparent in this chat about their history and some of the rigor and life-threatening dangers of challenging journeys. We're lucky to have Roark as a partner with Florida Surf Film Festival and this podcast. Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 35m
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In both Q and A and narrative format, we will hear stories from local surfers, filmmakers from around the world, and inspiring and/or charismatic folks who have a story to share. John Brooks and Kevin Miller will host in-person and Zoom-recorded chats.

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