PODCAST - SURF MASTERY Podcast
1) 137 James Russell - Mad Surf Stories
What would you do if one wild surf story could change how you travel, train, and survive in the ocean?Michael talks with author James Russell about the real spark behind his podcast; Mad Surf Sto...Show More
2) 136 Why Surfers Don’t Come Out of Barrels (And How to Fix It) - The Neurology of Tube Riding
https://surfmastery.com/barrel-mastery-academyWhat if the reason you can’t come out of the barrel has nothing to do with courage or experience, and everything to do with your brain?Many surfers believ...Show More
3) 135: From Presidential Speechwriter to Surfer – David Litt
What happens when a former White House speechwriter, who’s written for presidents and packed auditoriums, decides to humble himself in a cold New Jersey lineup at 35?David Litt isn’t your typical surf...Show More
4) You’re NOT Too Old for Surfing: How Aging Can Actually Improve Your Surfing
Are You Really Too Old to Surf - Or Just Believing the Lie?Feeling slower in the water, stiffer in the joints, or unsure if you’ve aged out of the sport you love? What if it’s not your body that’s hol...Show More
5) 133 Why Good Surfers Think Like Stoics, and How Stoic Philosophy Can Make You a Better Surfer
What if mastering the waves has less to do with technique, and more to do with ancient philosophy?Whether you're paddling out for the first time or carving your hundredth wave, frustration, fear, and ...Show More
6) 132 The Only Way to Get Better at Surfing: Obsess Over It
Are you ready to transform your surfing in 2026 by going all in - completely obsessed, fully immersed, and totally committed? This is the ONLY way to truly improve.If you're feeling stuck in your surf...Show More
7) 131 Why You’re Missing Waves (and What the Pros See That You Don’t)
Are you truly reading the wave, or just watching water move? Discover how paying attention to the ocean’s smallest details could completely transform your surfing.If you’ve ever felt stuck in your sur...Show More
8) 130 How Details Transform Surfing, Self-Talk & Relationships with Kyle Thiermann
What if the key to mastering any craft - surfing, storytelling, relationships, or even table tennis - lies in simply slowing down and noticing the smallest details?In a fast-paced world that often rew...Show More
130 How Details Transform Surfing, Self-Talk & Relationships with Kyle Thiermann
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9) 129 Lineup Strategy, Surfing Technique and Reading the Ocean with Surf Coach Matt Scorringe
What if the key to unlocking your best surfing isn’t how you ride a wave - but how you read the ocean before you even paddle for it?Whether you're a seasoned surfer or just stepping up to steeper...Show More
10) 128 Surfing Etiquette & the Evolution of Surf Culture with Holly Beck
Is the surfer catching the most waves always the best surfer in the lineup - or just the loudest?Surfing is more crowded than ever, and the line between etiquette and entitlement in the lineup is gett...Show More