Surf Splendor

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surfsplendor@gmail.com

hello@surfsplendorpodcast.com

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609 - Jason Murray

October 13, 2026

In today's show Natural Selection Surf's GM Jason Murray charts his unlikely rise to the photo editor desk at Surfer Magazine in an era where 10,000 slides would pass through monthly, the unknown charger who grabbed a board from a dumpster to nail a cover shot, why perseverance and work ethic can trump talent, the pleasure of discovering a unsurfed wave and the heartbreak of losing it to industrial development, and why a slow death of trad surf culture is giving way to a modern renaissance. E...

608 - Steve Pezman

September 30, 2026

Publisher Steve Pezman joins us to discuss his new book, how to succeed in print publishing in 2022, why modern surfing needs more counter-culture figures, lament the interviews that he still hasn't gotten, and explain why Olympic surfing showcases a false representation of the sport. Enjoy!

607 - Jon Rose

September 24, 2026

In today's show Jon Rose reflects on his 15 years building Waves For Water and reveals the toll of the trauma absorbed from being a first-responding humanitarian worker in disaster zones, the breaking point that followed and how it led to the discovery of one childhood event that had unknowingly propelled his entire life's trajectory, how being proficient and successful is an impediment for receiving help, the increasing value of ritual, and why the work he's doing now is the hardest work he'...

AIN'T THAT SWELL · Low booking difficulty · 10,000 - 100,000 listeners

Surf Stories · Medium booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

How do I get in touch with Surf Splendor?

Surf Splendor is hosted by David Lee Scales. Its publicly listed emails are surfsplendor@gmail.com and hello@surfsplendorpodcast.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Surf Splendor?

The publicly listed emails for Surf Splendor: surfsplendor@gmail.com and hello@surfsplendorpodcast.com.

How many listeners does Surf Splendor have?

Podseeker estimates Surf Splendor reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Surf Splendor?

Surf Splendor typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established surfers, surfing icons, surfboard designers and shapers, photographers, artists, authors, and other respected figures with substantial experience or a distinctive personal connection to surfing. Common among recent guests: Longstanding professional career in surfing or a closely related creative field; Recognition for influential surf photography, board design, competition, art, or writing; Notable publications, iconic work, honors, or contributions to surfing history. Recent guests include Maurice Cole, Jeannie Chesser, and Steve Hawk.

How hard is it to get booked on Surf Splendor?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Surf Splendor cover?

Recent episodes cover Sports, Surfing, Surfing History, Surf Photography, and Surfboard Design. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.