194 - Tbone Talks.... Snakes and Surfbreaks
From Barrelled Surf Podcast by Namu, TBone and Adzy - Surf Stories From the West
April 19, 2026 · 34 min · Season 8 · Episode 194
About this episode
Tbone interviews filmmaker and snake catcher Luka Raubenheimer about his experiences in Indonesia and the connection between snakes and surfing culture.
In this engaging interview, tbone talks to Luka Raubenheimer, an Aussie Filmmaker and professional snake catcher, shares his adventures in Indonesia, the story behind his film 'Snakes and Surf Breaks,' and insights into wildlife conservation, surfing culture, and the unpredictable world of snakes in Indonesia. The story behind 'Snakes and Surf Breaks' Luka's experience as a snake catcher in Indonesia The relationship between snakes and surfing culture Wildlife conservation and human interaction in Indonesia 00:00 - Introduction and Luka's Background 00:58 - Living as a Vagabond Surfer and Snake Catcher 03:43 - The Inspiration Behind 'Snakes and Surf Breaks' 05:07 - How Luka Became a Professional Snake Catcher 06:35 - Venomous Snakes in Indonesia and Safety Measures 07:33 - The Filmmaking Team and Process 08:57 - Traveling in Indonesia for Snake Hunting 09:27 - Connecting Snakes and Surfing Culture 10:52 - Sea Snakes and Their Venom 12:15 - Unexpected Moments During Filming 13:10 - Encounters with Locals and Wildlife in Indonesia 14:08 - Challenges and Safety During Filming 15:05 - Themes of Dreams, Obsession, and Nature 16:43 - Finding Snakes in the Wild and Their Behavior 18:08…
People in this episode
Host: Tbone
Guest: Luka Raubenheimer
Topics covered
- wildlife conservation
- surfing culture
- snakes
- filmmaking
- Indonesia
- adventure
Keywords
- snakes
- surf breaks
- wildlife conservation
- filmmaking
- Indonesia
- surfing culture
- venomous snakes
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Snakes and Surf Breaks
Places: Indonesia, Australia
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