About this episode

Scott and David discuss the connections between Big Wave Surfing and other surfing aspects, share survival stories, and highlight the drama within the sport.

In today's show Scott and David reflect on "Big Wave Surfing's" adjacency to all other surfing, revisit some of the most harrowing stories of survival and breakthrough, gossip about the infighting, romance, and dramas the percolate from those intense line-ups, and finally give recognition to some of the sports purists who never seek a dime from their exploits. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and more! Enjoy!

People in this episode

Hosts: Scott, David

Topics covered

• Big Wave Surfing
• survival stories
• surfing drama
• sports purists
• infighting
• romance

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Big Wave Surfing

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