Best Erik Antonson Podcasts (2024)

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135 - Charles Dasher 1:12:57

12d ago1:12:57

1:12:57

Charles Dasher, also known as Dasher (@dasherfilms), runs a wing foil camp in Bonaire. With a lifelong passion for chasing wind, he has a background in windsurfing and is an early adopter of wing foiling. He is also a videographer.By Erik Antonson

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134 - Josh Waitzkin 1:42:45

2M ago1:42:45

1:42:45

Josh Waitzkin embodies this podcast's core themes of living a life guided by passion, deliberate practice and the art of learning, in fact, he actually wrote the book on it. Josh is an 8x US Chess Champion 2x, Tai Chi Push Hands World Champion, and a Brazilian Jui Jitzu Black Belt under Marcelo Garcia. He was the first guest on this podcast and is …

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133 - Albert Matheny 1:32:47

2M ago1:32:47

1:32:47

Albert Matheny (@promix) is the founder of Promix Nutrition and the Soho Strength Lab. He comes on the show to discuss the specific nutrition and training demands for foiling.Albert holds a Master of Science degree in Human Performance, Bachelor of Science degrees in Exercise Physiology and Food Science/Human Nutrition, and is licensed as a Registe…

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Foil Drive Podcast | Ep 10 | Erik Antonson 58:31

3M ago58:31

58:31

Join us as Josh Ku chats with Eric Antonson about the game-changing Foil Drive. Discover its benefits, including longer sessions and riding in challenging conditions. Learn from Eric about choosing the perfect foil and board for top-notch performance. Dive in! Follow along: Foil Drive Website Instagram Facebook Page YouTube Channel TikTok…

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Foil Drive Podcast | Ep 11 | Dominic Hoskyns | Europe Catch-Up 1:07:41

3M ago1:07:41

1:07:41

📺 Watch this episode Ben takes a quick journey to the Netherlands to reunite with Dom and delve into the latest developments of Foil Drive Europe . Together, they reminisce about the inception of Foil Drive EU, tracing its evolution to its current state. Their conversation also delves into the widespread adoption of Foil Drive within the European f…

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132- Stacy Peralta 2:04:11

3M ago2:04:11

2:04:11

Stacy Peralta (@stacyperalta) is a pioneer in skateboarding but defines himself as a surfer... one who is now foil brained! Stacy recounts his journey from professional athlete, to team manager, how he spotted and nurtured talent like Tony Hawk, why he moved on from stakeboarding into film making, his anti-mentors, and maybe the best definition of …

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131 - Armie Armstrong 1:14:18

3M ago1:14:18

1:14:18

Armie Armstrong is the founder of Armstrong Foils and has been at the forefront of foil design and innovation from the early days. This is a wide ranging conversation, from the design process changes that lead to the new HA line, to recounting the struggles of getting their first foils to market. Enjoy…

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130 - Paul Cooper 1:07:53

3M ago1:07:53

1:07:53

130 - Paul Cooper by Erik AntonsonBy Erik Antonson

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129 - Greg Falck 1:29:46

4M ago1:29:46

1:29:46

Greg is a waterman, engineer and co-founder of Omen Foils. He spent 9 years in the Canadian Military including 4 years in the Special Forces, eventually moving to the coast to pursue his dream of advancing kitesurfing through science and engineering. Greg started working with Ocean Rodeo as the lead on the project which has become known as Aluula C…

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Foil Drive Podcast | Ep 09 | Paul Cooper 27:25

4M ago27:25

27:25

📺 Watch this episode. Off the back of a long, last minute flight to Australia, jump in the car with Ben and Paul Cooper for a chat while shuttling to the start of the Northern Beaches Downwind Race. From everything Foil Drive to thoughts on the current boost in downwinding, this one is a jam packed 20 minutes while rushing to the start line. Follow…

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Foil Drive Podcast | Ep 08 | Josh Ku 23:34

4M ago23:34

23:34

📺 Watch this episode This podcast episode Foil Drive Team Rider Manager, Josh Ku, shares his journey through the world of foiling and his experience with Foil Drive. Discover more about Josh as they head to the beach and have a downwinder! Tune in for an insightful conversation and exciting insights into the world of foiling. Follow along: Foil Dri…

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128 - Josh Ku 1:36:58

4M ago1:36:58

1:36:58

Josh Ku comes on to talk about some big changes in his foiling life and his recent dive into foildrive and hybrid foiling. Josh is legend and I couldn't be more stoked for him! No intro on this podcast, but it was recorded a few weeks ago so I hadn't ridden the drive yet when we recorded.By Erik Antonson

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127 - Mike Pedigo 54:58

5M ago54:58

54:58

Pedigo and Erik dive into the last 6 months of foiling... Florida's bad winter, surf pro's entry to the game, the Midlength revolution and scary moments in an airplane.By Erik Antonson

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126 - Dominic Hoskyns on FoilDrive 1:25:20

5M ago1:25:20

1:25:20

Dominic Hoskyns (@dominichoskyns) is the head of FoilDrive Europe. He's a full-on foil frother who pioneered the ladder start to pump and wake thieving. He's recently taken the leap from being a high school teacher to join FoilDrive. Enjoy.By Erik Antonson

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Foil Drive Podcast | Ep 07 | Rob Pirios | Foil Drive Ambassador 17:38

5M ago17:38

17:38

⚠️ Language Warning 📺 Watch this episode. Paul sits down with Foil Drive Team Rider Rob Pirios to discuss the Foil Drive Gen2 and Rob’s experiences using it on the water. This insightful discussion provides listeners with a unique opportunity to gain deeper insights into the transformative capabilities of the Foil Drive Gen2 and its impact on the w…

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Foil Drive Podcast | Ep 06 | BJ Barlin | Back Foiling Post Major Injury 20:01

5M ago20:01

20:01

⚠️ Language Warning 📺 Watch this episode Discover how BJ, facing a severe motorcycle accident and daunting recovery, found renewed joy and accomplishment with the Foil Drive Gen2. Paul sat down with him to discuss how he went from being told he'll never foil again, to being back out on the water and loving every minute of it, thanks to his Foil Dri…

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125 - Voyagers Simeon and Kahi 1:10:08

5M ago1:10:08

1:10:08

Simeon (@simboogy) and Kahi (@instakahi) come on the show to announce the Voyager Downwind Camps happening this summer on Oahu and talk all things foiling.By Erik Antonson

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124 - Jason Breen 1:16:46

6M ago1:16:46

1:16:46

Jason Breen (@jasonthejaw) was hit by a humpback whale while wing foiling in Australia. You've seen the clips, but now hear the whole story, the media frenzy, and what it takes to process an encounter of that magnitude.By Erik Antonson

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123 - Matt Davies 1:14:21

6M ago1:14:21

1:14:21

Matt Davies (@hazmatt1976) is an Australian waterman laying siege to the world records of big wave and flatwater speed on foil. We discuss what foils do as you get over 35mph, how he tunes his gear, his approach to safety and why he's on this mission.By Erik Antonson

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122 - Oskar Johannson 1:39:12

7M ago1:39:12

1:39:12

Oskar Johansson (@oskar_foil) has skyrocketed to the top of the foil world. He holds the record for time on foil in the surf, is a consistent top finisher in downwind races, and one of the best prone and tow. Enjoy!By Erik Antonson

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121 - Balz Muller 1:34:09

8M ago1:34:09

1:34:09

Balz Müller (@radiculo) is a Swiss waterman who has been at the forefront of wing foiling since its inception. While his impressive riding skills are what initially set him apart, it's his infectious enthusiasm and positive mentality that make him a true standout. In this episode, Balz delves into the creative process behind developing new maneuver…

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120 - Steve Tobis 1:20:56

8M ago1:20:56

1:20:56

Steve Tobis is a Maui-based waterman who's all about downwind racing and pushing the limits of foil surfing. When he's not sending he's building jet skis for heavy water and designing foil-related gear. With a background in mechanical engineering, he brings a precision-focused approach to the world of foiling…

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Foil Drive Tech Talk | Ep 06 | Assist MAX or Assist Slim? 1:04:54

8M ago1:04:54

1:04:54

In this episode, we've gathered Paul, Dom, Trav, Dave, and Jamie to dive deep into the Gen2 Foil Drive units. They'll discuss the pros and cons of these cutting-edge units for different foiling techniques. Whether you're a seasoned foiler or a newbie, you'll gain valuable insights to enhance your experience. Stay tuned for a lively discussion that'…

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119 - Jeremy Wilmotte 1:38:32

8M ago1:38:32

1:38:32

Jeremy Wilmotte (@oceanpixels) returns to recount his trips to Hood River and Namotu, where he saved a life, and his recent move to Armstrong Foils. Jeremy sends it as hard as anyone in the sport and is constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible on foil, especially in heavy surf.By Erik Antonson

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118 - KT's Keith Teboul 1:07:50

9M ago1:07:50

1:07:50

Keith Teboul of KT on his creative process, bringing on Kane DeWilde, the Dragonfly, shaping for some of the world's best, his downwind learning journey and so much more.By Erik Antonson

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Foil Drive Podcast | Ep 05 | AWSI 2023 Chats 1:17:39

9M ago1:17:39

1:17:39

This episode we're taking you on an exciting ride through the captivating atmosphere of the AWSI event, where Paul, Ben and Dom found themselves surrounded by an electric mix of dealers, customers, and, all-round foil frothers! Over the weekend, they rubbed shoulders with legends like Giampaolo of Hi-Tech Hawaii, Kyle of Project Cedrus, Jimmy of Ji…

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117 - Mike Pedigo and Erik on Hood River and Lee Swell Recap 1:00:38

10M ago1:00:38

1:00:38

Mike Pedigo comes on the show after an insane tow session to recap the last two weeks, Hood River, AWSI, the amazing foil community, foil design, and coming home to the Lee swell. Its been an epic run!By Erik Antonson

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Foil Drive Tech Talk | Ep 03 | Ceramic Motor Bearing Care 32:40

11M ago32:40

32:40

Watch the video podcast on YouTube: Foil Drive Tech Talk | Ep 03 | Ceramic Motor Bearing Care An in-depth instruction video explaining the Foil Drive Ceramic Bearings and common care and maintenance. In this video Paul and Jamie talk you through how a bearing may become damaged or require replacing, and the important steps required to install your …

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116 - Dr. Rob Novo 1:31:28

11M ago1:31:28

1:31:28

Central Florida frother and anesthesiologist Dr. Rob Novo comes on the podcast to discuss training and staying healthy for foiling. He's also tested tons of gear and goes through what he's currently liking, the solid CFL crew, and then we go deep into flow states from the perspective of his work and turning off the conscious mind in general anesthe…

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Foil Drive Podcast | Ep 04 | Victor Harris 44:16

11M ago44:16

44:16

Watch the video podcast on YouTube: Foil Drive Podcast | Ep 04 | Victor Harris This catchup is with Victor Harris, a total Foil Drive addict and Dubai local. While he is in Australia for a few month foiling in Ballina, NSW, he decided to duck down to Adelaide to pay us a visit for the day. Checkout his latest Foil Drive session in Ballina with epic…

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115 - Dean Morrison 1:00:00

11M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Dean Morrison is a legendary Australian surfer who is now frothing on the foil. In this conversation he explains why foiling is important in his surfing life, his journey and personal growth since leaving the tour and the role of mentors like Tom Carroll and Rabbit.By Erik Antonson

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114 - Zane Schweitzer on Hawaiian Foil Race Season 53:22

1y ago53:22

53:22

Zane Schweitzer is a Hawaiian Waterman. He excels at all surf sports and has been foiling longer than anyone but the strapped crew. In this episode Zane comes on to preview the upcoming Hawaiian foil race season. We get into gear, strategy, conditions and predictions....By Erik Antonson

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113 - Ryan Arzy 1:24:28

1y ago1:24:28

1:24:28

Ryan Arzy (@lafoiler) is a foil obsessed coach from Los Angeles that works on Namotu Island teaching surf, wing, downwind, and tow foiling during the Summer and works with Foiling Magazine to write the Friday Pump Newsletter and as a gear tester. He comes on the show to share how he approaches sharing/introducing this sport with others and how this…

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112 - Alex Hayes 1:18:52

1y ago1:18:52

1:18:52

Alex Hayes (@alexhayes) is an adventure sports athlete. He is going to be leading the charge in foil surfing pushing bigger and heavier surf. When he's not foiling he's jumping out of planes or off clips, sending over the ledge on some of the worlds heaviest waves or traveling the world. He's a breath of positivity on social media where he has over…

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111 - Zane Westwood 1:35:25

1y ago1:35:25

1:35:25

Zane Westwood makes his 3rd appearance on the show and dives deep on all things foil. His new approach to shimming for downwind and prone, what he thinks Adam and I have wrong about plate shims, massive downwind sends, and the new lift line of foils.By Erik Antonson

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110 - Lewis Samuels 1:49:02

1y ago1:49:02

1:49:02

Lewis Samuels, now foilbrained, is a surf journalist known for creating Surfline's Power Rankings and the PostSurf blog. Lewis shares his thoughts on surf culture, social media's influence on the sport, what he loves about foiling, and reflects on his career in surf journalism.By Erik Antonson

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Foil Drive Podcast | Ep 03 | Mike Zed of Jetsurfing Nation 11:46

1+ y ago11:46

11:46

Watch the video podcast on YouTube: Foil Drive Podcast | Ep 03 | Chat with Mike Zed of Jetsurfing Nation We catch up with Mike Zed all the way from Portugal who runs the Youtube channel JetSurfing Nation. / @jetsurfingnation Mike's mission when starting the channel was to test every type of electric and petrol driven water toy from jet boards, efoi…

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109 - Cliffy Coetzer and Erik Discuss the Process of the Progression Foil 50:28

1+ y ago50:28

50:28

Cliffy comes back on the show to discuss the process of designing and testing the Progression Foils. The foil was a conceived on the podcast last year, so we thought it would be fun to recap the trials and tribulations of what it takes to produce a foil.By Erik Antonson

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108 - Noah Flegel and Austin Tovey 1:39:59

1+ y ago1:39:59

1:39:59

Noah Flegel and Austin Tovey are both multi-sport watermen with extensive accolades in their areas of focus. They are close friends, were college roommates, and are currently leading the charge in progressive foil surfing both in the ocean and on the wake. This show provides a glimpse into their passion and competition that is driving our sport for…

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107 - Daniela Moroz 1:23:55

1+ y ago1:23:55

1:23:55

Daniela Moroz might have more time on foil than any other podcast guest. She is the 6x Formula Kite World Champion, 4x US Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year, a member of USA SailGP Team and an avid surf, tow and wing foiler. Daniela comes on the show to discuss her 2024 campaign for the Paris Olympics, her comfort with speed on foil, training regimen an…

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Foil Drive Tech Talk | Ep 02 | Project Cedrus Integrated Mast Options 21:44

1+ y ago21:44

21:44

Watch the video podcast on YouTube: Tech Talk | Ep 02 | Project Cedrus Integrated Mast Options Paul and Ben discuss in depth some more aspects about the new Foil Drive Assist PLUS x Project Cedrus Integrated Mast Option. They Discuss the differences between a conventional Assist PLUs system and the integrated system Follow along: Foil Drive Website…

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Foil Drive Podcast | Ep 02 | Dominic Hoskyns 1:11:29

1+ y ago1:11:29

1:11:29

Watch the video podcast on YouTube: Foil Drive Podcast | Ep 02 | Dominic Hoskyns If you have been around Foil Drive for more than about 2 minutes you will have already heard of the legend of Dominic Hoskyns. UK expat living in Oman in the Middle East, the guy is seriously foil brained like us! Dom was actually our first ever customer on the website…

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Foil Drive Tech Talk | Ep 01 | Foil Drive Motor Design 25:56

1+ y ago25:56

25:56

What the video podcast on YouTube: Tech Talks | Ep 01 | Foil Drive Motor Design Episode 001 of a Tech Talk series going into more technical and in depth discussions about various aspects of design of the Foil Drive System and how to get the most out of it. Paul & Ben discuss the design of the Foil Drive motor, covering topics such as: - Why we must…

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106 - Laird Hamilton 1:29:08

1+ y ago1:29:08

1:29:08

Laird Hamilton is a world renowned waterman. He is a pioneer in big wave surfing, sup surfing, and foil surfing. In this episode he chronicles the early days of foiling, discusses training and flow states, risk assessment, staying true to his North Star and why his goal is to be the Old Wizard.By Erik Antonson

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105 - Sebastian Junger 1:05:12

1+ y ago1:05:12

1:05:12

Sebastian Junger is the #1 New York Times Bestselling author of THE PERFECT STORM, FIRE, A DEATH IN BELMONT, WAR, TRIBE and FREEDOM. As an award-winning journalist, a contributing editor to Vanity Fair and a special correspondent at ABC News. His documentary Restrepo was nominated for an Academy Award and won the Grand Prize at Sundance.…

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104 - Dave Kalama 1:52:59

1+ y ago1:52:59

1:52:59

The Legend Dave Kalama returns to discuss innovation and creativity through the lens of designing the Barracuda. His work on the Cuda has changed our perception of what's possible in downwind and nonbreaking wave foiling.By Erik Antonson

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103 - Joel Pilgrim 1:17:56

1+ y ago1:17:56

1:17:56

Joel Pilgrim (@joelpilgrim) comes on the show to tell the story of how his foil saved a life. Joel is the founder of Waves of Wellness. WOW is a health charity pioneering surf therapy intervention for mental health, and breaking down the stigma and barriers to accessing traditional therapeutic support. This conversation gets a bit deeper than a nor…

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102 - Gabriella Bella 1:14:28

1+ y ago1:14:28

1:14:28

Gabriella Bella is a foiler based in maui who has a kiting and competitive swimming background. She currently rides for GoFoil and placed second at the last Foil Competition on maui. Gabby is top-tier in prone, wing and downwind. Follow her @gabriella_da_bella on instagramBy Erik Antonson

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Foil Drive Podcast | Ep 01 | Why Does Foil Drive Exist? - Meet the Founders 1:05:29

1+ y ago1:05:29

1:05:29

Watch the video podcast on YouTube: Foil Drive Podcast | Ep 01 | Why Does Foil Drive Exist? - Meet the Founders Foil Drive Founders Paul and Ben sit down with the very first Foil Drive owner Sykesy to discuss the guys background, where Foil Drive came from and the real reason why it exists. It's been a massive first two years and we are so stoked h…