Coach Chris or Coach Kook?

Coach Chris or Coach Kook?

Author: The Surf Continuum July 24, 2025 Duration: 27:50

Coach Chris and Coach Evan checking in with a kooky story, sharing a short little piece of inspiration for anyone who feels stuck in the doldrums, a discussion about a clip seen on Instagram of one surfer burning another in retaliation for serial back paddling, and a last clip of a group of kids surfing random pieces of wood. Just goes to show what your coaches always preach...it's not the board.


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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

KookCast: Surf Education
Podcast Episodes
Are You Surfing Blind? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:39
In this episode, Coach Chris and Coach Ev are discussing one of the more common impairments surfers face...blindness! Time Stamps: (03:14) - Observing before you hit the water (04:12) - How far away are the walls of your…
Six Surfers Who Brought Their Blades to a Gun Fight [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:26:57
For the first episode of 2025, Coach Chris and Coach Evan reunited over Zoom with four other friends to record one of the greatest adventures of their life attempting to score a pumping Mexican point break only accessibl…
How to Keep Warmer Longer with The Crooked Crew [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:39
In this episode, Coach Chris and Coach Evan are joined by a few members of the Crooked Surf Team to talk about some of the tricks they have up their wetsuit sleeve for keeping warm in the coldest of sessions. Timestamps:…
Earning Respect from Surfers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:16
This week on KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Ev are chatting about respect and how to earn it from other surfers, especially the old heads and long time locals. Timestamps: (02:33) - How you show up to the beach (05:29)…
Caught on Film! A Wicked Burn with Catharina Duval de Navarre [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:46
This week on KookCast, Catherina Duval de Navarre jumps on a Zoom call with Coach Chris to share screens and talk us through a clip she shared of herself getting absolutely burned during a session of a lifetime. If you'r…
Surfing in Circles [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:39
In this episode of KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Ev are talking about their approach to surfing, specifically speaking on the dynamic of how they move through the line-up. Time Stamps: (03:39) - The Surf Continuum and…
Water Brother: The Sid Abruzzi Story [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:05
This week on KookCast, Sid Abruzzi joins Coach Chris to discuss his new documentary with the Kinnane Brothers, Water Brother: The Sid Abruzzi Story. The world premier is July 26th at the Angelika Theater in NYC. Details…
Celebrating Hobie's 70th Anniversary - Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:21
This week on KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Ev got Adam Davenport back on the phone after he was dropped halfway through the first call with Kris Carlow in part one of this now two part series. Time Stamps: (01:41) - Ad…
Celebrating Hobie's 70th Anniversary - Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:05
This week on KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Evan are joined by Kris Carlow and Adam Davenport of Hobie Surfboards to celebrate the brands 70th anniversary. We're first introduced to them through their surfing background…
Emma Bukowski of Nose Rider Surf Club [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:55
Emma Bukowski, creator of Nose Rider Surf Club, joins Coach Chris to talk not only about her surfing journey, but the effort it took to reach the starting line of that journey. Coming from Wisconsin, it might not have se…