Podcasts by Bleav in Surf Center
Get expert insight, analysis, and provocative opinions from professional surfer/ entrepreneur Damien Fahrenfort and brand veteran Chad White as they give their thoughts on the surf industry and its future.Damien is a former professional surfer, digital content director, Stab Magazine US Publisher, Co-Founder of mens brand/retail store General Admission, and athlete manager to two elite-level surfers; Jordy Smith and Michael February.Chad is a former agency CEO, former VP Creative of the World Surf League, Executive Creative Director and VP, Brand Strategy with a focus on delivering tangible business impact for clients; Red Bull, Nike, New Balance, ESPN, Disney, Coke, Nintendo, Hurley etc.
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Action Figure from 2023-12-12T16:28:55.405169
Seeing opportunity where others don't is one thing but to have the intellect and tenacity to truly take advantage of it is rare. Twenty-plus years ago, our guest; Steve Astephen began helping ac...
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No is so sexy from 2023-12-12T16:28:55.396217
Matt Titone and Ron Thompson started Italic studio way the hell back in 2012, and they've been killing their own meat ever since. With an impressive client roster that includes Google, Reebok, a...
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Does the world need the surf industry? from 2022-03-07T12:31:27.784046
Episode one answers the diabolical question of wether the surf industry has a place in the world or not. We’re talking about the big brands like Quiksilver and Hurley that Joe Exotic and his lov...
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Better. Stronger. Faster. Smarter. from 2022-03-07T12:31:27.585887
Episode 22 features Dr. Andy Walshe of Liminal Collective. Andy is best known to many as the architect of the Red Bull High Performance program, during his tenure there, Andy prepared athletes t...
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Does the world need the surf industry? from 2022-02-22T06:56:19.097403
Episode one answers the diabolical question of wether the surf industry has a place in the world or not. We’re talking about the big brands like Quiksilver and Hurley that Joe Exotic and his lovers...
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America, You're Grounded!! from 2022-02-22T06:56:19.061012
This week on Surf Center, we had the pleasure of interviewing the godfather of surf Travel; Sean Murphy. Sean gives us his insight into the current state of surf travel in a post-covid-19 reality a...
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The Iconoclast (Cynthia Rowley) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
"Surfing is everything" – Cynthia Rowley
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The WSL Shuttered for 12 More Months?! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Covid Chronicles Update with Russ "Doc" Kino. We were fortunate enough to have another visit from Russ "Doc" Kino who gives us an update on the science, disease, treatments and whether or not we sh...
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Burn Baby Burn; The Surf Industry, That Is. from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
As the world burns the surf industry sits by watching in the bubble of white privilege. From blanket statements from Oak Tree Capital to doing nothing at all from Hurley, RipCurl and brands alike. ...
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Socially Awkward from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What the sorry state of social media marketing says about the out-of-touch leadership at the big-four surf brands
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Covid Chronicles Ep 2: Russ ‘Doc’ Kino Is The Voice of Reason from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Russ Kino is the CEO of St Johns Emergency Department and a great surfer. He comes on the show to give us facts over fiction and answers the question, should we be surfing during these times.
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Hydrate or Die from 2020-11-19T19:13:57
Our guest for episode 26 (we've skipped 25 for now) has been the quiet lifestyle marketing architect responsible for building some of the world's best brands. His track record includes the golde...
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Hedonist Valley Death Cult (Part 1) from 2020-07-22T02:07:49
"Living at the beach isn't the answer. Guys who live at the beach get waterlogged. I'm there for the waves, nothing else" - Dora.
There are few surf spots that captivate the mainstream ima...
Sound and Vision with Michael February from 2020-06-12T14:53:49
We catch up with the visionary Michael February to discuss the continuing Covid-19 lockdown in South Africa, what he's been up to during quarantine (hint: Father, Son shape-off) and a bit about how...
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Socially Awkward Full Interview (Episode 9.5) from 2020-05-28T22:23:45
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Covid Chronicles Ep 3: Sal Masekela And Why The Surf Industry Is Worse Than We Even Thought from 2020-05-12T22:43:52
Unpacking race in the lineup, why the surf industry is in a worse place than we thought and just how selfish surfers can be with Sal Masekela.
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Covid Chronicles Ep 1: Know Your Rights With Matt ‘Mayhem’ Biolos from 2020-05-12T22:29:20
Legendary Shaper Matt Mayhem Biolos comes on Surf Center To Talk About Surfing And Business In the time of Covid.
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Surf Sponsorship in the Time of Covid – or – What Have You Done For Me Lately? from 2020-04-28T22:35:09
All you need to know as a sponsored surfer is this: you’re not special. Even special isn’t special anymore, the fact is that no matter how well you surf or how many heats you win, your pretty face ...
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Perfection or Purgatory -or- Are wavepools eroding your soul? from 2020-04-19T23:39:02
Sure, perfection on-demand may seem appealing, but does it come at a cost? In this episode of Surf Center, Damien and Chad (With insights from Dane Reynolds) discuss which technology is winning as ...
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Darwin Shrugged-or-The Death and Rebirth of Surf Media from 2020-04-16T00:25:22
Surf media was already marooned on dry reef without provisions, so how the hell are they gonna survive the current viral apocalypse? In this marathon episode Damien and Chad offer a few hair-braine...
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Did Harvey Weinstein Name The WSL? from 2020-04-15T17:22:37
Slightly sensationalized title? Yes, but that’s just one of the questions we answer in this episode. Also in this episode we unpack the need for the WSL, the issues with their judging and weigh in ...
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