137 James Russell - Mad Surf Stories
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James Russell shares wild surf stories and insights on safety and mindset in surfing.
137 James Russell - Mad Surf Stories Surf Mastery Podcast Download 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 Stories - those unforgettable car park conversations where local surfers share the kind of stories that never make the mainstream. From near-death experiences and ocean rescues to fear, aging, flow state, and the lessons hidden inside heavy surf moments, this conversation speaks to anyone who loves the ocean and wants to surf smarter, safer, and longer. You’ll hear how storytelling preserves local surf lore, why surfers should take safety gear more seriously, and what happens when experience, fear, and age all collide in the lineup. James also shares insights from his own surfing life, his writing, and the deeper emotional threads that run through survival stories at sea. Discover why real surf stories are often the best source of practical wisdom and hard-earned safety lessons You’ll learn how fear, preparation, and mindset shape performance in the water, especially as surfers get older. You’ll get a deeper…
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