Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 128
Frequency: Every two weeks
Rating: 4.8/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Gender skew: Male
Listener location: USA
Instagram: 8.8k followers
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
kevin@floridasurffilmfestival.com
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Host
John Brooks - Co-host of Surf Stories, leading in-person and remote conversations with surfers, filmmakers, photographers, and other figures connected to surf culture.
Kevin Miller - Co-host of Surf Stories, leading in-person and remote conversations with surfers, filmmakers, photographers, and other figures connected to surf culture.
Booking Intelligence
Booking Requirements
Recent Guest Discussions
Nate Zoller - Growing Up In Laguna Beach, Global Travel, Surf Photography, Branded Content, And Turning Adventure Experiences Into Marketing.
Aaron Cormican - Competitive Surfing, Aerial Maneuvers, Board Shaping, New Smyrna Beach Surf Culture, And Building A Life Around Surfing.
Jeff Easson - Growing Up Surfing In Florida, Military Service, Leadership, Career Transformation, And Returning To The Daytona Area.
Eric Geiselman - Competitive And Freesurfing, The Geiselman Surf Legacy, Foiling, Music, And Developing Versatility Across Sports.
Morgan Maassen - Moving From Surfing To Photography, Global Surf Filmmaking, Visual Style, Commercial Campaigns, And Creative Work In Surf Media.
Recent Topics
Episodes
Do What You Love with Mike Ruthnum
October 01, 2026
Mike Ruthnum is Jeffreys Bay's resident surf photographer and filmmaker, the eye behind @jbaytv. Raised in Isipingo Beach south of Durban, he took up kneeboarding at 13 and first made the pilgrimage to J-Bay at 16, settling there for good in 2007. After a near-fatal illness kept him in hospital for eight months, Mike picked up a camera during his recovery and turned pro in 2021. His work has since appeared in The Surfer's Journal, Zigzag, Pacific Longboarder and Surfline, and on most days he'...
The Ski Plug with Torrey Meister
September 16, 2026
In this episode of Surf Stories, John Brooks and Kevin Miller talk with professional big-wave surfer Torrey Meister about his path from childhood at Banyans on Hawaii's Big Island, shaped early by Shane Dorian's grom contests, through a decade chasing the Qualifying Series in California. Torrey shares his breakthrough 2013 Cold Water Classic win, his long-standing O'Neill partnership, and the Jaws session during the 2015–16 El Niño swell that turned him into a dedicated big-wave rider. He als...
Barrel Hunter with Nate Zoller
September 01, 2026
Nate Zoller, a professional surfer, photographer, and writer based in Southern California, has spent over a decade with Roark as a Brand Ambassador and storyteller. He produces branded content and narrative campaigns from surf and adventure trips around the globe — from Iceland and Japan to the Falkland Islands and Mexico — while contributing to acclaimed Roark films like "The Forgotten Archipelago" and "Dear Mexico." On this episode, hosts John Brooks and Kevin Miller sit down with Zoller to...
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with Surf Stories?
Surf Stories is hosted by John Brooks and Kevin Miller. Its publicly listed email is kevin@floridasurffilmfestival.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 Stories?
The publicly listed email for Surf Stories: kevin@floridasurffilmfestival.com.
How many listeners does Surf Stories have?
Podseeker estimates Surf Stories reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Surf Stories?
Surf Stories typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Accomplished surfers, competitive athletes, surf filmmakers or photographers, board shapers, outdoor-brand creatives, or distinctive professionals with a strong personal connection to surfing and a compelling career story. Common among recent guests: Professional or championship-level surfing; Recognized surf photography or filmmaking; Major brand campaigns or media placements. Recent guests include Nate Zoller, Aaron Cormican, and Jeff Easson.
How hard is it to get booked on Surf Stories?
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
What topics does Surf Stories cover?
Recent episodes cover Surfing, Surf Culture, Surf Photography, Surf Films, and Surfboards. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
Publicly listed emails
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