KookCast: Surf Education

KookCast: Surf Education

Author: The Surf Continuum Language: English Episodes: 100
Ever tried to stand up on a surfboard only to immediately eat a faceful of saltwater? You're not alone, and that's exactly where KookCast: Surf Education finds its voice. Created by The Surf Continuum, this series is built on the belief that everyone starts as a "kook," and the journey from flailing beginner to confident surfer is filled with more laughs than you might expect. Coaches Chris and Evan, alongside a rotating cast of guests, pull back the curtain on their own often-embarrassing learning curves, sharing stories where wipeouts are celebrated as much as waves caught. The conversations here blend practical, how-to advice with a genuine comedic edge, because sometimes the best education comes from hearing how not to do something. You'll find discussions on everything from reading the ocean and choosing your first board to navigating surf culture and the simple joy of finally getting it right. This podcast serves as a friendly, audio lifeline for those early days in the whitewater, reminding you that every expert surfer once paddled out for the very first time, too. It’s about getting better while never taking yourself too seriously, and maybe learning to love the kooky moments along the way.
Episodes
La Misión Student Surf Trip Recap [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:36
This week, Coach Chris and Coach Ev are reflecting on their recent student surf trip to La Misión. We all had such an epic time and because we had to turn away so many people after the trip filled up, we're going again f…
Founder of Surf with Amigas: Holly Beck [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:34
There's nothing better than a genuine, outspoken, and honest guest for a podcast, and that's exactly what Holly Beck brings to this episode. She has no problem with real talk and what you get from that is a plain look at…
Jar of Clay with James Blotiau [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:55
A first ever type of episode, this week Coach Chris has a family member on the show--his younger brother James. Together they remember stories from their childhood on the beach all the way through the more recent years w…
Join the Team [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:40
This week's episode on KookCast was a dud. Total cringe. So we didn't release it...formally that is. Tune in to learn how you can still hear it, and find a whole bunch of other cool stuff we're working on too.
Revisiting Reno Abellira [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:13
This week on KookCast we're going way back in the KookCast archive to bring you one of our top favorite episodes. Episode 45 with Reno Abellira. Join us as we re-listen to this absolute gem with Hawaiian legend Reno Abel…
6 Qualities of a Good Surfer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:20
How good a surfer may be is almost always judged based on how they ride waves. Well Coach Chris and Coach Evan are here to fill you in on a couple of the true qualities of a good surfer, and chances are if you posses all…
Automatic Kook [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:15
We're all about helping you be a little less kooky, and that's why for the last episode of 2021 we bringing you our "automatic kook" list. These are the things that make you a kook. No, it's not a temporary mistake that…
Beyond the Surface with Emi Koch [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:37
The lovely Emi Koch joins Coach Chris on KookCast this week to talk about her non-profit organization Beyond the Surface, traveling around the world, and of course surfing.
How to Gain Confidence in Your Surfing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:02
We get it. Surfing can be intimidating. Even a small wave can give you a beat down, and the local crowd can get aggro. This week on KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Evan has some tips to help you build your confidence in…
Man vs. Machine with Matt Warshaw [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:00
The man behind the Encyclopedia of Surfing (https://eos.surf) joins Coach Chris for his second episode ever on KookCast to discuss the unique relationship surfers have with their surfboards compared to other athletes and…