Best World Surf League Podcasts (2024)

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S2E11 - The Tanget Episide! Golf, Wrestleball, and Shinty! 59:59

5M ago59:59

59:59

This week Mike and Chris get off on a large number of tangents from their topics of the day. In between talking about marathon smoking, how to properly use the word hockey, and the inclusiveness of some sports we discuss the sport of Golf as our main topic. (Oh boy do we have opinions here!). For our What the Heck, we return to our roots - violence…

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S2E10 - The California Board Episode! Skate, Sled, and Surf! 47:30

5M ago47:30

47:30

This week Mike and Chris have a lot of fun discussing many things you can do on a board. Whether its rolling through the parks and streets skateboarding, taking your own life in your hands sledding, or riding the waves on a surfboard! Mike also once again reminds us of his opinion on the Ocean and Chris makes yet another Valley reference. Just in t…

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S2E9 - Fat Biking, Throwing the Pizza, and Robin Hood! 43:30

5M ago43:30

43:30

Mike and Chris are together in person this week to talk about some more wild adventures. Going out and riding fat bikes leads off as a new and exciting sport. Mike is both proud and concerned for his heritage as we discuss Pizza Acrobatics, and we all miss Robin Hood as Archery becomes our International sport of discussion. Check it out this week a…

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S2E8 - Running, Short Grass - High Speeds, and Crashed Ice 40:36

6M ago40:36

40:36

Both Mike and Chris are perplexed by the idea of running. We don't know why you like it. Mike does and he still doesn't like it! Regardless we talk about running as a rec sport and a social element. You will just have to listen to discover our "what the heck" sport of the week, but let's just say Tim the Tool Man Taylor would be proud. Finally we d…

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S2E7 - Skiing, Slippery Stairs, and Lucha Libre 40:47

6M ago40:47

40:47

In our first week back after the holiday break Mike and Chris start off talking about the great winter sport of skiing. Whether cross country, downhill, or biathlon this winter sport is another opportunity to get outside, get active, and socialize...particularly apres ski! In the WTH section they discuss the ESPN sensation Slippery Stairs! Finally …

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S2E6 - Snowmobiling, Chest Slapping, and OMEGABALL 38:06

7M ago38:06

38:06

Its time for some great holiday listening! This week Mike and Chris explore the high pace world of competitive snowmobiling. Then we find warmer weather for the the professionalization of something you probably did with your siblings, we explore Chest Slapping or its Pakistan version, Slap Kabaddi. Finally, you have to listen to understand the grea…

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S2E5 - Curling, Cow Chips, and Kayaking 1:07:23

7M ago1:07:23

1:07:23

It's finally here! The episode Chris has been waiting for since day one! Today we dig into God's Greatest Game: Curling. You're going to be enthralled by this one! We also explore the wild dirty world of Cow Chip Tossing, and finally Whitewater Kayaking. This is very much a Ottawa Valley episode!By Mike & Chris

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S2E4 - Whiffle Ball, Stone Skipping, and Chain Racing 35:46

8M ago35:46

35:46

In another episode you don't want to miss Mike and Chris get into the growing leagues and sport of Whiffle Ball! Batter up! In our What the Heck section we find another childhood challenge that has become a sport - stone skipping is taking off in the UK and across North America! Finally we travel down to the dirt race tracks of the US to explore th…

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S2E3 - International Rec Competitons, Roach Racing, and the Boat Rodeo 37:10

8M ago37:10

37:10

This is a fun week! Mike and Chris start by exploring different international recreational sport competitions. With a special focus on the 2023 Strathcona Cup we discuss the amazing opportunity to travel and play your favourite rec sport! To make everyone a little uncomfortable we explore the latest "what the heck" - roach racing, you just have to …

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S2E2 - Crokinole, Rock-Paper-Scissors, and Pool Ball! 34:54

8M ago34:54

34:54

It's all about angles this week on Slipped Disc!We discuss the classic Canadian cottage game crokinole and its place in our history - and geography. What we thought was once a school yard game used for decision making has now become the competitions of international tournaments with Rock-Paper-Scissors. Finally we find a new version of billiards on…

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S2E1 - Independent Leagues, Dexterity Dance League, and Tennis (Ball) Baseball 34:51

9M ago34:51

34:51

We are excited to be back for season 2! Thank you very much to our listeners for supporting us in season 1. Mike and Chris are excited to once again be talking about all things recreational sports! To kick off season 2 we open our discussion by digging into the various independent leagues that keep semi-pro sports alive in small towns everywhere. W…

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S1E11 - Pickle Ball, Chess Boxing, and Washer Toss 45:19

1y ago45:19

45:19

In our penultimate episode of our first season we discuss old people hitting wiffle balls, grand masters getting their bell rung, and tossing washers in the back yards of Canada. Join us for an in depth discussion of the sport of pickle ball. For WTH this week we continue our focus on needless violence with Chess Boxing (yes, its that simple), and …

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S1E10 - Dodgeball, Punkin' Chunkin', and Bossaball! 48:16

1y ago48:16

48:16

Well we finally got here! If you can dodge a wrench.....we're sure you know the rest. Mike and Chris talk about our favourite, and most traumatizing childhood sport, dodge-ball! We then go from dodging utility balls to hopefully not dodging Pumpkins with Punkin' Chunkin'. We are certain there is an engineer listener who is already planning his own …

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S1E9 - Darts, A Slap to the Face, and Quidditch 45:07

1y ago45:07

45:07

This is a fun week for Mike and Chris! Our main topic digs into the classic rec game of Darts. Whether its the rec room or the local legion Darts holds its place as the quintessential rec sport. In "What the Heck" we get a good slap to the face, yes folks its slapening! Finally we look to the skies, sort of, for our international sport with the fic…

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S1E8 - The fun team names, Donkey Basketball, and Sepak Takraw 44:46

1y ago44:46

44:46

This week Mike and Chris explore sports team names and the long process to name selection. From Shuckers to Strippers we talk about the different elements that go into team names. We also question, just how many roughriders there are out there? In WTH we discuss a fundraising version of basketball that forces some donkeys to hit the basketball cour…

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S1E7 - Bocce Ball, MMA Basketball, and Bandy 41:55

1y ago41:55

41:55

This week Mike and Chris dig into the international backyard and BBQ sport of Bocce Ball, sometimes played in its English variation of Lawn Bowling. Everyone gets confused by Mixed Martial Art Basketball, and finally we get really excited about Bandy - the winter sport you didn't know you need in your life!…

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S1E6 - Disc Golf, Pillow Fighting, and Throwing the Axe 51:15

1y ago51:15

51:15

This week Mike and Chris have a lot of fun discussing a long running and now growing sport of Disc Golf. (with a short detour for some hand pies) What we thought was just a method of sibling punishment is actually a professional sport as we export the world of professional pillow fighting. And finally we discuss the millennial crated sport of urban…

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S1E5 - Bowling, Shovel Racing, and Seniors Cheerleading 41:09

1y ago41:09

41:09

We all saw it on TV as kids, Mike and Chris enter the usually basement world of rec league bowling. Looking at how a sport that was once the touchstone recreation of the "common man" has become the go-to for corporate team building, and children's birthday parties. We then discuss a sport to dangerous for even the X-games, started in New Mexico as …

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S1E4 - Visiting the sandlot, controling gravity, and street fighting? 41:15

1y ago41:15

41:15

This week we get into Mike's favourite sport, baseball. Having had a lifelong romance with the sport Mike explains to us why America's pastime hold such romance. We discover the world of controlling gravity while in open combat through combat juggling. Finally we go to Italy where we discuss just simple open combat. Calico Fiorentino is the great-g…

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S1E3 - Sport and Social Organizations, Extreme Ironing, and Tag! 42:54

1y ago42:54

42:54

This week Mike and Chris explore the expansive world of sport and social clubs. These organizations are in almost every community in Canada and provide a vital service to help us stay social, stay active, and stay engaged in our community. In our WTH section we discuss extreme ironing, and finally we discuss the rapidly growing world of tag! **Note…

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Ep40: Will Kelly Slater Retire? (We Hope Not), Strike Tour Rumblings, 2023 CT Venue Power Rankings, Bet Your Bottom Doll-Hair, and Should You Go to Jury Duty? 46:34

1y ago46:34

46:34

As Coat-Chella comes to a close, the Margaret River Pro is still chugging along as the dreaded Mid-Year Cut makes or breaks some of these professional sarfer's lives. Sir Hendo III, Chadley, and Tay-Dog of Gnarnia sit down at an internet café and philosophize life's most meaningful questions. Should you go to Jury Duty? Will The GOAT Himself Mr Kel…

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S1E2 - Cornhole, Toes, and Footy 43:06

1y ago43:06

43:06

Chris and Mike dig into the largest sport you didn't know was a sport. The world of cornhole is bigger then you thought! Our "What the Heck" sport of the week will require you to take off your socks and shoes, and our international sport - we go down under to witness what would be considered open violence in most other countries.…

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S1E1 - The beginning of a Slipped Disc 26:31

1+ y ago26:31

26:31

Mike and Chris start their very first podcast talking about the world of rec league sports. This week we get into the why we are doing this before exploring one of the loudest rec sports in America, it's shrilling. We then close off talking about the great Irish sport of Hurling!By Mike & Chris

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Ep39: The 5 Best Surf VIDEOS of All Time, Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Wrap, WSL Fantasy Surf, Surfival League's The Ultimate Loser, & More! 44:50

1+ y ago44:50

44:50

This week on The Frothcast, Hendo & Gunther ponder deep shit like their Dharma, what did Filipe Toledo mean when he said 'keep trying'? do fish drink water? and the 5 best surf VIDEOS of all time! We give shoutouts to The Frothcast Fam Bells Champs while disgracing the likes of Hendo, Taylor, and Chad for all becoming Surfival League's Ultimate Los…

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Ep38: Bells Chat, Surfival League's Loser's Lair w Taylor & Chad, Owen Wright's Last Dance, Board In The Stone, No Free Drinks, and Phantom Wipes... 33:38

1+ y ago33:38

33:38

Bells is on an da boyz are ready to go Off! Chad & Taylor form Surfival League stop by their friendly neighborhood bar called The Frothcast and sip some suds with their weird bud Hendo. Chaos ensues as the Loser's Lair has finally come to fruition and the bradas take a trip down memory lane honoring Mr Owen Wright and his last dance at Bells. Plus,…

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Ep37: Portugal Wrap w Surfival League Lads Taylor & Chad, Bells Pre-Game, A Secret Strike Mission Tour, The Best Rum In The World, and All Hail SD Loc Dog Caity Simmers! 33:44

1+ y ago33:44

33:44

The MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal came and went faster than your average horizontal mambo session. Hendo sits down with the Surfival League lads of Taylor and Chad to discuss the finer things in life like: Portugal event standouts, what we can learn from the Natural Selection Tour, workshopping an idealized Strike Mission Tour for professional surfing,…

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Ep36: The 5 Best Surf Films of All Time, Natural Selection Tour Revelstoke, IWD, Daylight Savings, There's A Spider in my Bedroom, CRSSD Fest, and The MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal 37:22

1+ y ago37:22

37:22

The Frothcast is back from a week off while chasing cool boarders at The Natural Selection Tour, Revelstoke, BC. In this episode, Hendo summons the blog gods and revives an old pal in that of Surf Ambassador Hendo for a blog post written in 2009 entitled 'The 5 Best Surf Films of All Time.' Featuring classics like The Endless Summer II, North Shore…

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Ep 35: Make or Break Season 2, Post Hurley Pro Sunset + Pre MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal w Surfival League Lords Taylor and Chad, Meltdown Island w Zeke Lau, plus Grizelda's got a baby! 43:05

1+ y ago43:05

43:05

Welcome back to The Frothcast mate! We wrangled the Surfival League dudes of Taylor and Chad to sit down with Hendo in an AIM chat room and talk all things Make or Break Season 2 (Apple TV), the randomness of the Hurley Pro Sunset Beach, what's to come at the MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal, some Meltdown Island contenders, Zeke Lau's priority interferen…

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Ep34: Remembering Larry Haynes, Hurley Pro Sunset Beach with Surfival League Buds Taylor & Chad, WSL Fantasy, and Surfing's Hottest Power Couples 45:19

1+ y ago45:19

45:19

Today Hendo remembers a good friend, co-worker, and iconic cinematographer Larry Haynes (@fluid_vision). Larry was an absolute institution, a staple, and a weapon in and out of the water. Whether he was on the back of the jetski nailing the shot for the broadcast or swimming with camera in hand capturing incredible video in the more death-defying a…

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Ep33: Surfival League Gods Upset @ Billabong Pro Pipeline, National Pizza Day, Top 5 Best Pizza Places on the WSL Tour, Super Bowl Shit, Tom Brady, Surf Sins, and more! 32:00

1+ y ago32:00

32:00

The 2023 Billabong Pro Pipeline is a wrap and the Surfival League gods left a massive trail of upsets along the way. As Carissa Moore and Jack Robinson took home some hardware, Surfival League players are up in arms as such "shoo-ins" like Slate Dog, Steph Dog, Italo Sauce, and Griffindor fell to worth opponents. With only 36% of the entire Surfiva…

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Ep32: Reunited w Surfival League Lords Taylor & Chad, Billabong Pro Pipeline, The Eddie, North Shore Lore, Tom Shelby's Surfival Method, Kelly Slater vs Pete Davidson and Tom Brady? 55:01

1+ y ago55:01

55:01

The Surfival League lords are back! Hop on in as Taylor, Chad, and Hendo pontificate about such life altering subjects as: their standout moments from 2022, this year's Surfival League, the World Surf League's now live Billabong Pro Pipeline, the Eddie, WSL's new crop of surfers, a machete war in a distant land, Pete Davidson vs Kelly Slater vs Tom…

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Ep31: Billabong Pro Pipeline Pre-Game, Surfival League Picks w Taylor & Chad, Top Tunes, How Surfers Get Paid by Stab Magazine, Prize Money, & more! 38:16

1+ y ago38:16

38:16

This week Hendo rabmles solo style like he was battling B-Rabbit in a solo cypher in Jamul! Diving deep into his favorite tunes of the week, Stab Magazine's latest epic episodic series entitled 'How Surfers Get Paid', how much you'd make if you show up and blow it at a WSL contest, Surfival League picks with old mates Taylor + Chad form Surfival Le…

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Ep30: Pre-Season WSL Fantasy Sarf w Brady Lawrence, Billabong Pro Pipeline, How to Win Fantasy Surfing, Kelly Slater’s 2022 Victory, Swell forecasting, New Fantasy Rules, BTS @ G-Land, + more! 49:54

1+ y ago49:54

49:54

After escaping the SUP nation warehouse, Hendo sat down and had a chat with good bud and fellow WSL frother Brady Lawrence. Brady is a past fantasy champion and has been to his fair share of the World's best waves while grinding on the ground for the World Surf League. Hendo and Brady look back at what a year 2022 was while also looking ahead to th…

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Ep29: I was abducted by a SUP gang, The Frothcast Fam League Awards, Cosmic Crescendo Mixtape Tracklist, WSL Fantasy, Surfival League, & More! 21:02

1+ y ago21:02

21:02

Reporting live from an undisclosed SUP gang warehouse, Hendo has found himself in some deep doo doo. Fortunately, he has created a makeshift podcast system with tuna cans, a walkman, and used wax. Tune in as he dodges SUP gang guards and presents the awards for the champions from The Frothcast Fam League, Surfival League, and gives away his secret …

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EP 41 | SURF HACKS | IS BEING A CREATURE OF HABIT GETTING IN THE WAY OF YOUR SURFING 1:14:33

2+ y ago1:14:33

1:14:33

By OMBE Surf

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Ep28: Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Pre-Game w Surfival League, WSL Fantasy Surf Picks, Gamers, Clump Dusters, Top Bells Moments of All Time, Lawyer Sauce, The Frothcast Fam, No Kook Has Ever Won Bells! 49:25

2+ y ago49:25

49:25

Gamers & Clump Dusters Unite! The 2022 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach comp is just around the corner and it's time to make your Surfival League picks as well as your WSL Fantasy Picks for The Frothcast Fam League. Here to help out are your trusted fantasy gamer lords Taylor and Chad of Surfival League along with myself and our intern Gunther who is still…

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Ep27: MEO Pro Portugal Wrap with Surfival League, Melt Down Island III, Myrt Merch, The End of the Colapinto Curse, Song Sauce feat Pivit, Kelly Slater's Tuna Melt, California Love, WSL Mid Year Cut! 52:14

2+ y ago52:14

52:14

The 2022 MEO Pro Portugal saw the cream rise to the top as San CleMyrte's very own Griffin Colapinto snagged his first CT win and Brazil's Tatiana Weston-Webb clinched her 3rd CT victory! Hearts were broken and dreams were made as I placed last in The Frothcast Fam League and @DearMum & @ABayer01 blew away the clurb with strategies even Bobby Fishe…

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EP 40 | WAVE POOL - WHAT WE LEARNT AFTER A MAMMOTH WEEKEND OF SESSIONS 1:31:06

2+ y ago1:31:06

1:31:06

By OMBE Surf

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Ryan Eick - Team Canada, Adaptive Surfing Facilitator, and Waterman 1:21:47

2+ y ago1:21:47

1:21:47

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Caleb Taylor talks Operation Argo, the current crisis in Ukrain, and about how OAF Nation serves as a forum for the GWOT generation 1:25:19

2+ y ago1:25:19

1:25:19

Caleb Taylor is a writer, Emergency Management Specialist with FEMA, and the Brand and Content Manager for OAF Nation. Taylor tells some incredible stories about being on the tarmac when refugees from Afghanistan arrived at Dulles Air Base, how OAF Nation has grow and helped break preconceived notions of the GWOT generation, about social change, an…

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EP26: Sunset Wrap & Portugal Pre-Game w Surfival League, Meltdown Island Returns, Colapinto Curse, How to Lose Fantasy in 10 Days, & Portuguese Loc Dogs who slap! Hurley Pro Sunset x MEO Pro Portugal 47:43

2+ y ago47:43

47:43

Hello my friend! Was sunset a complete shocker for you in the Fantasy world or did you pull away with massive points and leave us shivering in our snow boots? I'd have to say the prior for me and my snow boots are absolutely soiled! As much as I blew it in my WSL Fantasy League entitled 'The Frothcast Fam', I'm still elated to have SURFived the wra…

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The Legend Of Peg Leg McGillyson | OAF Nation 5:53

2+ y ago5:53

5:53

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World Champion Joe Jackson! 1:09:06

2+ y ago1:09:06

1:09:06

The boys talk world championships, dogs getting stoned, Olympic inclusion, achieving goals, and then Schep rants about Warhammer 3. This is a fun catch up and hang, make sure to check out the video version of the show you YouTube! CLICK HERE TO WATCH! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cappodcast/messageSupport thi…

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EP25: Pipe Wrap and Sunset Pre-Game ft. Kelly Slater 'The True GOAT's Bday Sauce, Moana Jones Makes History, Surfival League's Taylor and Chad, Billabong Pro Pipeline, WSL Fantasy, Berghain Bouncers! 1:08:44

2+ y ago1:08:44

1:08:44

Aloha & Wasabi Frothers! The 2022 Billabong Pro Pipeline went down in incredible fashion with mesmerizing waves and peak performances from the likes of 11x World Champion and now 8x Pipeline Lord Mr. Kelly 'The TRUE GOAT' Slater and Oahu's very own Moana Jones! Hendo sits down with Taylor and Chad of Surfival League to try and pick apart what just …

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Bonus | OMBE WSL Fantasy league with prizes to be won 4:47

2+ y ago4:47

4:47

Full breakdown - click the link below. https://www.ombe.co/guides/ombe-wsl-fantasy-league-prizes We're running a fantasy league for the WSL with prizes for the end of the year and select events. Prizes include our programs, merch and video analysis. Thanks to Coryn for setting things up. OMBE is Hijacking it. You can join the comp here: https://ctf…

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EP24: Billabong Pro Pipeline Pre-Game w Surfival League's Taylor and Chad, WSL Fantasy, Goodbye Ledge-Dogs, Hello New Blood, Is this John Florence's Year? Dogs w braces and Gabriel Medina withdraws! 1:03:24

2+ y ago1:03:24

1:03:24

Aloha & Wasabi Welcome back to Fantasy Pre-Game w Surfival League's Taylor, Chad, and myself. I am once again reunited with some of Surfing's best fantasy analysts, philosophers, and straight up Mirror Men in the game. With 302 combined world titles in Fantasy Surfing, we've got you covered for your Surfival League Picks, your WSL picks, and your n…

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EP23: My Favorite Shit from 2021, How to Win Fantasy Surf, An Open Letter to the Moles at SNL from Gunther, Best Wax of 2021, Fantasy Surfing Tips, and best surfers of the year! 41:52

2+ y ago41:52

41:52

Aloha & Wasabi - It's been a while my friends! Here's some shit I liked in 2021, tips on How to Win Fantasy Surfing from a true Champion, an open letter to the Moles at SNL's 'Please Don't Destroy' group, the best wax of 2021, My new podcast show for HGTV, and so much more. Thanks for listening @TheFrothcast x @Hendo_Froth ------------ EP23: My Fav…

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Introducing: In Depth - A Surfing Podcast 3:19

2+ y ago3:19

3:19

OMBE Surf's Luke Hardacre breaks down surfing, in-depth and straight to the point so you can understand and implement small, actionable changes to your surfing every week. By consistently creating small changes, the small improvements will begin to connect and create drastic improvements to your surfing.…

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EP 39 | SURF HACKS | EXPECTATIONS VS REALITY IN SURFING 1:33:30

2+ y ago1:33:30

1:33:30

By OMBE Surf

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EP 38 | SURF HACKS | STOP GETTING IN YOUR OWN WAY. 1:09:06

2+ y ago1:09:06

1:09:06

Are you sabotaging your surfing? In this LIVE we are going to look at how we might unknowingly be stopping ourselves from becoming a better surfer. Understanding the language of the ocean.By OMBE Surf

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