Welcome to the seventy-third installment of BOTE’s Beneath The Surface podcast. In this episode, the BOTE crew finds themselves in South Africa to team up with kick-ass outdoor companies like Alu-Cab Overlanding, Kona Bikes, and Geartopia to shoot content and explore the picturesque landscape of Cape Town. In true BOTE fashion, this weeklong trip w…

Welcome to the seventy-second installment of BOTE’s Beneath The Surface podcast. In this episode, Sean Murphy and the BOTE crew find themselves in Costa Rica for an epic spearfishing adventure with Sean Hascup, owner of Hascup Hunts International, and his brother, Noah. A behind-the-scenes look at the two day trip full of incredible fish and a new …

Welcome to the seventy-first installment of BOTE’s Beneath The Surface podcast. In this episode, the BOTE crew braves the Alaskan frontier to meet with BOTE Ambassador Tyler Bryan. Get the inside scoop on helicopter rides through blue-water glacier crevasses, the freshest salmon ceviche the BOTE Crew has ever had, and how the Marine Corps inspired …

Welcome to the seventieth installment of BOTE’s Beneath The Surface podcast. In this episode, Sean Murphy and the BOTE crew sit down for a chat with the dynamic star and BOTE Nation Select: Haven Nutt. Tune in as Southern hospitality takes center stage, with Haven sharing the behind-the-scenes story of her cookbook, her unwavering passion for fitne…

Welcome to the sixty-ninth installment of BOTE’s Beneath The Surface podcast. In this episode, Sean Murphy and the BOTE crew meet with the new BOTE Ambassador and bass fishermen internet sensation: Josh Moody. They get the inside scoop on freshwater fishing tips, the backstory on how he stumbled upon his social media following, and his experience w…

Welcome to the sixty-eighth installment of BOTE’s Beneath The Surface podcast. In this episode, Sean Murphy, BOTE’s Photography Director, hosts a compelling conversation with Skye Bailey, BOTE’s Marketing Director, and Tyler Trant, BOTE’s Videographer. Together they reflect on the expansion of the KULA product line and the evolution of the iconic G…

Welcome to the sixty-seventh installment of BOTE’s Beneath The Surface podcast. In this episode, Wil Beaucher, BOTE’s Film Director, sits down with Daniel Koval and Kristin Kuba, two top American freediving athletes based in Hawaii. They’re deep divers heading to the top of their game with a bright future ahead of them in the competitive arena. So …

Welcome to the sixty-sixth installment of BOTE’s Beneath The Surface podcast. In this episode, Corey and crew sit down to recount their recent trip north to the Kentucky Adventure Trail. 4 guys. 4 bikes. 5 days. 12 total hours of sleep. 800 miles. 14 inches of rain, hail and snow. In other words, it was a "dumpster fire" as Corey recalls. So sit ba…

Welcome to the sixty-fifth installment of BOTE's Beneath The Surface podcast. In this episode, Corey and the guys sit down to discuss how BOTE has harnessed the power of pressure and tamed inflation. So sit back, hangout, press play, and enjoy.By BOTE, LLC

Welcome to the sixty-fourth installment of BOTE’s Beneath The Surface podcast. In this episode, Corey and Sean sit down to dive into the details of BOTE’s newest unique category – The Hangout Suite. A collection of eight new badass products that will revolutionize the way you and your friends hang out on the water. They discuss the inspiration, inn…

Welcome to the sixty-second installment of BOTE’s Beneath The Surface podcast. In this episode, Wil Beaucher, BOTE’s Film Director, sits down with Marine Ecologist, Tristin McHugh, to discuss what’s happening to the Abalone ecosystem in Northern California. So sit back, press play, and enjoy.By BOTE, LLC

Welcome to the sixty-third installment of BOTE’s Beneath The Surface podcast. Joining us from Hawaii, Will Beaucher, BOTE’s Film Director, meets with Artist, Danielle Burnside, to explore the inspiration and process behind her Abalone and seashell artwork. So sit back, press play, and enjoy.By BOTE, LLC

Welcome to the sixty-first installment of BOTE’s Beneath The Surface podcast. In this episode, Corey and Rob are back on the mic to dive into the history and evolution of the Rackham Aero. Now compatible with the APEX•PD (Pedal Drive), the Rackham Aero 12'4" is a crossover paddle board/kayak hybrid. It’s a big deal. And we’re here to take you behin…

Welcome to the sixtieth installment of BOTE’s Beneath The Surface podcast. In this episode, Sean sits down with Rob McAbee, BOTE Creative Director, and the BOTE crew to recount behind the scenes moments from the No Quarter production. Listen to these creative minds dissect what went into the filming from concept to production, plus fun stories in-b…

Welcome to the fifty-ninth installment of BOTE’s Beneath The Surface podcast. In this episode, BOTE’s dynamic photography and videography duo, Sean Murphy and Tyler Trant, meet with new BOTE Ambassador and surfing legend, Juli Hernandez. They get the inside scoop on Juli’s time on ABC’s show, The Ultimate Surfer, plus some insight into how she disc…

Welcome to the fifty-eighth installment of BOTE's Beneath The Surface podcast. In this episode, Sean is joined by a few of the BOTE crew to recount some particularly hilarious SUP camping stories. Plus, a look into how trips unfold when you’re prepared vs. underprepared. Pull up a seat, press play, and have a laugh.…

Welcome to the fifty-seventh installment of BOTE’s Beneath The Surface podcast. In this episode, BOTE’s Director of Photography, Sean Murphy sits down with longtime BOTE Ambassador, Sean Strahlo, to talk all things SUP fishing. Strahlo gives us the rundown of his preferred set up for inshore vs. offshore fishing, common misconceptions, and a look i…

Welcome to the fifty-sixth installment of BOTE’s Beneath The Surface podcast. In this episode, Sean sits down to talk with BOTE Ambassador, Ian Provo, and his brother Neil Provo. As all-around outdoorsmen, this duo doesn’t miss a beat on land or water. So sit back, press play, and enjoy.By BOTE, LLC

Welcome to the fifty-fifth installment of BOTE's Beneath The Surface podcast. In this episode, Rob joins Sean and Corey to talk about fly fishing culture, SUP fly fishing and where they enjoy fly fishing. So sit back, press play, and enjoy.By BOTE, LLC

Welcome to the fifty-fourth installment of BOTE's Beneath The Surface podcast. In this episode, we cover SUP surfing tips, tricks, and etiquette. And of course look back on our favorite surfing spots over the years. Under the right conditions, patience and time on the water, you can learn to surf utilizing multiple boards in the BOTE line-up. So si…

Welcome to the fifty-third installment of BOTE’s Beneath The Surface podcast. In this edition of The Sean & Tyler Road Show, BOTE’s dynamic video and photo duo travel to visit two of BOTE’s newer ambassadors: Jennifer Adler and Ian Segebarth. Sean sits down with these two hardcore adventurers and explorers to learn more about how they incorporate B…

Welcome to the fifty-second installment of BOTE’s Beneath The Surface podcast. If you want the unvarnished, sometimes weird, story . . . you know our podcasts are the place to go. Corey, Sean, and Pete take you down memory lane into the history of the Darkroom. So sit back, press play, and enjoy.By BOTE, LLC

Welcome to the fifty-first installment of BOTE’s Beneath The Surface podcast. From South Beach, Miami to high-grass swamp land sprinkled with alligators in the Everglades, Sean’s traveling with some interesting people and stopping off to hang out with some equally interesting area residents. This week, Sean sits down with Wil Beaucher (director and…

Welcome to the fiftieth installment of BOTE’s Beneath The Surface podcast and a new stop on The Sean & Tyler Road Show in Fort Myers, Florida. This week, Sean sits down with our longtime BOTE Ambassador, Drew Chicone, an author, fly designer, and all-around fly fishing artisan. So sit back, press play, and enjoy.…

Welcome to the forty-nineth installment of BOTE's Beneath the Surface Podcast and the first stop on The Sea & Tyler Road Show: Sugarloaf Key, Florida. Sean sits down with BOTE Ambassadors, Scott and Lindsey Brown, to discuss the value of getting today's youth outdoors; because ultimately they are going to become stewards and custodians of our natur…

Welcome to the forty-eighth installment of BOTE’s Beneath The Surface podcast. When you have an old Florida lineage, an infectious laugh, a passion for the water and a love for everything outdoors, you may just be Capt. Lacey Kelly. Sean fires up the mics with Wil Beaucher (director and producer of our Beneath The Surface video series) to revisit t…

What is the design process at BOTE? How does a concept become a real, viable product? Aaron May (BOTE’s Product Director) joins Corey and Sean to look back on the design and creation of BOTE’s newest break-through product - the APEX•PD (pedal-drive).By Corey Cooper, Sean Murphy, Aaron May

On this episode, we take a look back a few years. A simple concept of creating a board that was a throw-back to old school longboards while still able to perform as a contemporary SUP. Corey sits down with our R&D guru Pete and discusses the design process and how the Grambler “took shape”. So sit back, press play, and enjoy.…

Welcome to the forty-fifth installment of BOTE's Beneath The Surface. Find out what happens when you combine one of our most popular kayaks with pedal-driven propulsion = LONO + APEX•PD (pedal-drive). Rob joins Corey and Sean to discuss the variety of ways the LONO + APEX•PD changes the game. Also, the fact that it's lighter than a 100 lb. bag of f…

Welcome to the forty-fourth installment of BOTE’s Beneath The Surface. Sean is sitting this one out. In his place is co-founder Magda Cooper. Her and Corey discuss a little history of BOTE and how Magda’s role(s) have evolved over the years. They also create a new holiday - Mother’s Day Eve. Hmmmmmm, what do you think? So sit back, press play, and …

Welcome to the forty-third installment of BOTE’s Beneath The Surface. Of course, as most of you know, BOTE is immersed in the H2O lifestyle and a part of that lifestyle involves a little bit of beer drinking. Surprised? Corey and Kelly Taylor (owner of Destin Brewery) hang out among fermenting tanks to discuss how the collaboration of BOTE and the …

Welcome to the forty-second installment of BOTE’s Beneath The Surface. Sure, paddle boards and kayaks are cool to use for exploration and recreation, but when it comes to fishing and hunting, they may be the best choice out there. Corey and Sean sit down to discuss how the BOTE family of water platforms can elevate your next hunting or fishing adve…

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Welcome to the fourtieth installment of BOTE’s Beneath The Surface. Whether it’s with your husband, wife, partner, kids, friends or pets, going on an adventure is always better together. Corey and Sean sit down to discuss Hallmark holidays and recall different adventures they’ve been on over the years. So sit back, press play, and enjoy.…

Welcome to the thirty-ninth installment of BOTE’s Beneath The Surface. One of the best parts of being on the water is the wildlife you encounter along the way. This week, Sean and Corey tell stories of the most memorable creatures they have run into while paddle boarding over the years. So sit back, press play, and enjoy.…

Welcome to the thirty-eighth installment of BOTE’s Beneath The Surface. A New Year warrants a new product and we’ve got one. Corey and Sean sit down to discuss the origins, the design process and the details of BOTE’s newest introduction to its line-up - the Zeppelin inflatable kayak. So sit back, press play, and enjoy.…

Ah, the year 2020, while we are all eager to see you go, it’s important to look back and reflect on a few bright spots you provided. Corey and Sean take an introspective look in the rearview mirror and discuss how 2020 was a year full of incredible challenges and large opportunities.By Corey Cooper, Sean Murphy

Welcome to the thirty-sixth installment of BOTE’s Beneath The Surface. Frozen lakes, sub-zero temperatures & lobster claw gloves – This week Corey and Sean rehash the coldest video shoot in BOTE history when the team went to Boston, Massachusetts to shoot with Willis Brown in the dead of winter.By Corey Cooper, Sean Murphy

Welcome to the thirty-fifth installment of BOTE’s Beneath The Surface. With the holidays fast approaching, Corey and Sean talk about why a paddle board or kayak is a great gift to get you and your family time together, outside. So sit back, press play, and enjoy.By Corey Cooper, Sean Murphy

Welcome to the thirty-fourth installment of BOTE’s Beneath The Surface. Less storytelling, more product insight. Corey and Sean dive into our newest product - the Breeze Gatorshell and how it is molded with soul and our Flagship of Fun. So sit back, press play, and enjoy.By Corey Cooper, Sean Murphy

The thirty-third installment of BOTE's Beneath the Surface Podcast falls on Thanksgiving. This year, amidst all the chaos of 2020—the global pandemic, U.S. elections, and holiday shopping madness—it's especially important to reflect on the good things in life. For some, it is family; for others, it's simple fall routines like football, good food, a…

Welcome to the thirty-second installment of BOTE’s Beneath The Surface. From 3:00 am alarms, multiple locations, and everything we make, the BOTE photoshoots are anything but easy. In the end, though it helps define who we are and where we’re going. Corey and Sean sit down to discuss the challenges and the victories of our latest brand shoot. So si…

In the 31st installment of the Beneath the Surface Podcast, Corey and Sean take us through some of their favorite places to paddle throughout the United States. In Beneath the Surface: Where to Paddle, the guys recount some of their favorite paddle experiences from coast to coast and tons of (surprising) favorite locales in between. Toward the end …

Welcome back to the Beneath the Surface podcast. In this episode—the thirtieth(!) installment— Corey and Sean alleviate apprehensions about paddle boarding. After all these years, still one of the most common questions people have about paddle boarding is: “Can I do it?” The short answer? Yes. The 25-minute answer outlined in this podcast? Also yes…

In this episode of the Beneath the Surface Podcast, Corey and Sean talk about the creation of their newest and most electrifying product (literally): the Power Rac. It’s a new Rac option that started as just paddle board lights but quickly turned into something more. Paddle boarding at night is some of the most epic paddling out there but can be ch…

Welcome back and thanks for joining us for the 28th installment of the Beneath the Surface podcast. In Beneath the Surface Podcast: Anything But Mainstream, Corey and Sean reflect on a project that took place back in 2016 in and around the Apalachicola River--what might be BOTE’s most underrated trip so far. The Apalachicola River is fed from the C…

Welcome to the twenty-seventh installment of the Beneath the Surface Podcast. In Beneath the Surface: Loose Program Behind the Scenes, Corey and Sean sit down with BOTE Brand Manager Skye Bailey and BOTE Videographer Thomas Ramsey to rehash some behind the scenes moments of the film project BOTE Presents // Loose Program. Much like the premise of o…

In episode 26 of the Beneath the Surface Podcast: SweetWater - The Road Trip, Corey and Sean give us a breakdown of their three-day visit to Atlanta, Georgia, while filming a campaign video with SweetWater Brewery and Waterkeeper Alliance. You need fresh water to make beer. And you need fresh water to paddle board on. So the partnership between Swe…

Corey and Sean are back behind the mid for the 25th installment of the Beneath the Surface Podcast. This time, they’re talking about the Aero Journey. The journey of the BOTE inflatable paddle board is one that may seem like it’s still in its infancy--less than 10 years old--but the growth has been incredible in such a short amount of time. In Bene…

Welcome to the 24th installment of the Beneath The Surface Podcast. Sometimes things just don’t come to fruition. Even with the best intentions, some projects just don’t see the light of day. In this episode, Corey and Sean discuss one such project: the creation of the Rover (OG) / Wake SUP board and the video shoot surrounding it. Shot with Billy …