In this episode of the Dropping In Surf Show, Rob has a conversation with Amber Puha, Department Chair of Mathematics at California State University San Marcos. Not only is Amber a wiz at Mathematics, and an incredible teacher, but she is an extremely accomplished free surfer and competition surfer. Rob and Amber discuss mentoring and teaching the next generation, breaking through glass ceilings, why she opted to pass on pro surfing, surfing as a great life lesson, and following your...

In this episode of the Dropping In Surf Show, Rob has a conversation with Fred Haywood. We discuss growing up on Maui, being teammates with Mark Spitz, swim technique changes that let to becoming a swimming record holder, starting an iconic surf/windsurf shop, breaking wind speed records, surfing with Gerry Lopez at G-Land, and more incredible stories. Fred is a shining light of inspiration, and he shares words of wisdom on how to live life to the fullest. To order Fred’s book, Racing with...

Rob sits down with PhD in Biomechanics, Dario Matoso, in this episode of the Dropping In Surf Show. Rob and Dario discuss how the body moves in surfing, how to use the surf skate to train the proper movement, secrets to body weight vs pressure, and more nuggets of information to help surfers improve their surfing. Check out Dario’s website and get help from him (through his online course or in-person) at https://dariomatoso.com/  Watch the video of this episode...

Become a Paddling SUPPORTER for only $3/month A special episode of the Dropping In Surf Show this month. Guest Barry Green, Centered Surfing, and Rob conducted a strike mission to Lake Chelan, WA to visit Lakeside Surf. Lakeside surf is an artificial standing wave using the City Wave technology, and is apparently the largest of it’s kind. In this episode, broken into three sections, Barry and Rob discuss our experience, walking in having never surfed a standing wave before to having four to...

Become a Paddling SUPPORTER for only $3/month This week’s episode of the Dropping In Surf Show features guest Cris Mills, the Surf Strength Coach. Cris and Rob discuss preventing injury, how a surfer can increase strength and mobility, common hurdles surfers run into when conditioning themselves, the mobility vs strength debate, Cris’s coaching boat trips and travel, the Olympics, surfboard volume, reading waves, and proprioception training for surfing. There are some gems of information...

This week’s episode of the Dropping In Surf Show features guest co-host Harry Knight from Surf Simply. Harry and Rob discuss a research study conducted by Nick Pizzo (of Scripps Institute of Oceanography) named “Surfing Surface Gravity Waves”. They do their best to explain some of the science behind the study, but more so how the results can assist surfers progress in their ability to catch more waves and surf them better. Topics revolve around the wave’s sweet spot, paddling into waves,...

Dropping In Surf Show, Episode 24 reflects upon a day at the Kelly Slater Surf Ranch in Lemoore, CA.  There’s a lot that goes on when you have an experience at the Surf Ranch, a range of emotions and thoughts, and I thought it would be cool to document that to help other surfers seeking to surf this pool, any other wave pool, or even help surfers with their general surfs in more perfect waves.  We discuss emotions, flow of the day, and what a surfer can transfer to the ocean.

Dropping In Surf Show, Episode 23 features Mark Buetzow, veteran ship designer, sailor and water-skier.  Rob and Mark discuss various hydrodynamic designs, different types of drag, forms of propulsion, and design spirals.  Mark had a knack for understanding surfing, despite never surfing in his life - it’s fascinating to hear what a natural he is.  Must be something to hydrodynamics!

Dropping In Surf Show, Episode 22 features Coach Chris from The Surf Continuum.  Rob and Chris discuss how Chris and Evan got started with the Kookcast Podcast and with The Surf Continuum, their coaching philosophy, the passion for education and learning, the reality behind learning to surf, basic skills all surfers need but aren’t sexy, how to develop the foundation for advanced flow, the power of conducting drills and repetition, the trickle effect on improving the basics, and the...

This Dropping In Surf Show episode features Coach Chris from The Surf Continuum.  Rob and Chris discuss how Chris and Evan got started with the Kookcast Podcast and with The Surf Continuum, their coaching philosophy, the passion for education and learning, the reality behind learning to surf, basic skills all surfers need but aren’t sexy, how to develop the foundation for advanced flow, the power of conducting drills and repetition, the trickle effect on improving the basics, and the...

Dropping In Surf Show, Episode 21 features Nick Franco, creator of Shearwater Paddleboards and Surfboards.  Nick is a surfer, competitive paddler, father, surfboard shaper, and prone paddleboard shaper.  Jim and Rob sit down with Nick to talk bottom contours, styles of boards to ride in various conditions, how he got started shaping and why, paddleboard prototype testing stories, distance racing psychology, controlling the mind when suffering in a race, placing as the top American in one of...

Dropping In Surf Show, featuring Nick Franco, creator of Shearwater Paddleboards and Surfboards.  Nick is a surfer, competitive paddler, father, surfboard shaper, and prone paddleboard shaper.  Jim and Rob sit down with Nick to talk bottom contours, styles of boards to ride in various conditions, how he got started shaping and why, paddleboard prototype testing stories, distance racing psychology, controlling the mind when suffering in a race, placing as the top American in one of the hardest...

Dropping In Surf Show, Episode 20 features Rob’s wife Laurie, a non-surfing spouse, and her hilarious view of living with an obsessed surfer.  Laurie answers questions posed from listeners about her non-surfer perspective of surfing, how best to balance a surfer/non-surfer relationship, how she grew to respect surfers, and funny stories about her own experiences. 

This is a special episode of the Dropping In Surf Show featuring Rob’s wife Laurie, a non-surfing spouse, and her hilarious view of living with an obsessed surfer.  Laurie answers questions posed from listeners about her non-surfer perspective of surfing, how best to balance a surfer/non-surfer relationship, how she grew to respect surfers, and funny stories about her own experiences.  Watch the video of this episode at https://www.surfingpaddling.com/dropping-in-surf-show 

Dropping In Surf Show, Episode 19 features 1965 World Surfing Champion, Longevity expert, and Activist Felipe Pomar.  Rob, Jim and Felipe discuss longevity, motivation, becoming a champion, banishing the aging myth, and more.  Sit back and enjoy Felipe’s stories!To learn more about Felipe Pomar’s Surf Till 100 program and trips visit https://home.surftill100.com/

This episode features 1965 World Surfing Champion, Longevity expert, and Activist Felipe Pomar.  Rob, Jim and Felipe discuss longevity, motivation, becoming a champion, banishing the aging myth, and more.  Sit back and enjoy Felipe’s stories! To learn more about Felipe Pomar’s Surf Till 100 program and trips visit https://home.surftill100.com/ Watch the video of this episode at https://www.surfingpaddling.com/dropping-in-surf-show 

Dropping In Surf Show, Episode 18 features Physiotherapist Scott Johnstone, practicing in Gold Coast, Australia.  Rob, Jim and Scott discuss common injury patterns, sustainable plans for body maintenance and recovery, rehab vs performance training, the importance of objective measurement, motor patterning, body characteristics, training for high torque turns, and preparation for surfing big waves.

This episode features Physiotherapist Scott Johnstone, practicing in Gold Coast, Australia.  Rob, Jim and Scott discuss common injury patterns, sustainable plans for body maintenance and recovery, rehab vs performance training, the importance of objective measurement, motor patterning, body characteristics, training for high torque turns, and preparation for surfing big waves. Learn more about Scott at https://sapienrehabandperformance.com.au/  Watch the video of this episode...

Dropping In Surf Show, Episode 17 features Surf Coach Dan Mori, former WQS surfer and Owner of Fulcrum Surf in Del Mar, California.  Rob, Jim and Dan discuss the most important aspect of the surfboard you choose, riding and coaching at Kelly’s wave, what makes a board a magic board, technical aspects of maneuvers, how to react to falling, and more.  To learn more about Dan Mori’s Fulcrum Surf Coaching visit https://fulcrumsurf.com/

Featuring Surf Coach Dan Mori, former WQS surfer and Owner of Fulcrum Surf in Del Mar, California.  Rob, Jim and Dan discuss the most important aspect of the surfboard you choose, riding and coaching at Kelly’s wave, what makes a board a magic board, technical aspects of maneuvers, how to react to falling, and more.  To learn more about Dan Mori’s Fulcrum Surf Coaching visit https://fulcrumsurf.com/ Watch the video of this episode at https://www.surfingpaddling.com/dropping-in-surf-show 

In Episode 16 of the Dropping In Surf Show, Rob and Jim sit down with Barry Green, Surf Coach and Life Coach located in Santa Cruz, CA.  Barry has a unique approach to surf coaching and a rare ability to pull out the best not only in your surfing, but in yourself in general.  We dive into topics such as responding to stimuli with grace, surfing as a practice, strategies for crowds, stress management, and more. 

In this episode of the Dropping In Surf Show, Rob and Jim sit down with Barry Green, Surf Coach and Life Coach located in Santa Cruz, CA.  Barry has a unique approach to surf coaching and a rare ability to pull out the best not only in your surfing, but in yourself in general.  We dive into topics such as responding to stimuli with grace, surfing as a practice, strategies for crowds, stress management, and more.  Learn more about Barry at https://centeredsurfing.com/  Watch the video of...

In Part 2, Ep 15 of the Dropping In Surf Show, Rob and Jim continue the conversation with surf coach and amazing human being Clayton Nienaber.  They discuss common mistakes and solutions, learning from cavemen, the trick to surfing more relaxed, fast twitch vs slow twitch muscles, importance of timing vs force, should you slow down or speed up, the unimportance of fins, ocean knowledge vs equipment, matching the style of surfing to the type of rail on the board, board buying recommendations,...