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The Surfer's Journal presents Soundings with Jamie Brisick

The Surfer's Journal
Surfing
Surf Culture
Hawaii
Patagonia
Big Wave Surfing
Skateboarding
California
Longboarding
Volcom
Aloha Spirit
Breathing
Family
Hawaiian Culture
Art
Board Shaping
G-Land
Motherhood
Australia
Ocean Conservation
Byron Bay

In-depth conversations with the most compelling people in surfing.

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Jack Johnson is a multi-platinum-selling singer-songwriter, surfer, and environmentalist.

Before turning to playing music professionally, Johnson had designs on a career as a pro surfer. Having grown up on the North Shore of Oahu, and, in particula... more

Jared Mell is a surfer and shaper who grew up in Orange County, California, surfing Blackies and riding alt equipment—primarily longboards, but also eggs, fishes, alaias, etc. Mell's competed in many events, and landed many decent results, but they s... more

Paige Alms was born in British Columbia, moved to Maui when she was nine, found surfing, found surf contests, and, around the age of 15, found big waves. They would become her forte, specifically Jaws, located not far from her home in Haiku.

She sp... more

Born and raised in Newport, Rhode Island, Sid Abruzzi came to surfing and skateboarding in the early 1960s. In 1969, 18-year-old Abbruzzi drove down to New Jersey to buy a few Rick single-fins, as surfboards were hard to come by in Rhode Island back ... more

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Recent Guests

Jack Johnson
Multi-platinum selling singer-songwriter, surfer, and environmentalist
Self / Johnson Ohana Charitable Foundation
Episode: Jack Johnson
Jared Mell
Surfer and shaper
Self (based in Bali, Indonesia)
Episode: Jared Mell
Paige Alms
Professional big-wave surfer
Paige Alms Surf Team / sponsor affiliations mentioned (Patagonia, etc.)
Episode: Paige Alms
Sid Abruzzi
Pioneer of Water Brothers, surfer, skater, and musician
Water Brothers Surf and Skate
Episode: Sid Abbruzzi
Harry Bryant
Professional surfer and filmmaker
Noosa, Australia; Surfing industry
Episode: Harry Bryant
Rob Machado
Iconic surfer and filmmaker known for free surfing and projects like The Drifter
Professional surfer
Episode: Rob Machado
Shirley Rogers
Pioneering surf photographer known for North Shore images and international work
Photographer
Episode: Shirley Rogers
Kai Neville
Australian filmmaker and photographer known for Modern Collective, Dear Suburbia, etc.
Self-directed; What Youth co-founder (with Travis Ferre)
Episode: Kai Neville
Maurice Cole
Surfer and shaper, pivotal innovator in board design
Independent shaper and designer, associated with Quiksilver/Rip Curl early on
Episode: Maurice Cole

Host

Jamie Brisick
Host of Soundings, The Surfer's Journal

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 735 ratings
  • Surf History

    Interview a South Bay surfer who worked at Weber and filmed Many Classic Moments

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JMarikos
    United States2 months ago
  • Good lineup, I listen but.:.

    Interesting topics and people brought on but I feel like Jamie falls flat as interviewer sometimes. The questions sometimes are superficial and often the admiration for his subjects turns into fanboy status that influence his questions.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    FermentingBlob4
    United States4 months ago
  • Conversations that slowly unravel the labyrinth of surf culture

    I recently listened to your interview with Devon Howard on the greyhound up to the Noosa Festival of Surfing. Your conversation with Devon felt like a slow unraveling of the labyrinth of surf culture and had so many touch points to my individual surf experience—I had to pause a chuckle a few times at the absurdity.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    h_nt_r
    United States4 months ago
  • Fun hang

    Grubby Clark, Jock Sutherland , Mark Healey standouts - mahalos Jamie

    🤙

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    541red
    United States8 months ago
  • Love it

    This podcast is not just for surfers. I have loved every single interview and have gained so much insight into the world of fear, love, loss, physical pain, the conquering of set backs, the loyalty of friends who you trust and the general letting go of the things that bog you down. Thank you for being such an excellent interviewer.Patiently letting your guests talk through thoughts and feelings. And I would love to know when someone is going to interview you Mr Brisick..? Maybe you should interv... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    texting invites
    United States8 months ago

Listeners Say

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mixed feedback on interviewer style, with some noting surface-level questioning in a few episodes
listeners praise deep, thoughtful conversations and standout guest lineups
strong appreciation for the lineup of guests, from legends to non-surfing voices in related arts

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#248
Australia/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#129
New Zealand/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#142
Indonesia/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#169
Argentina/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#204
South Africa/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Jack Johnson
Q: What role did family play in your musical journey?
Family was central, with his wife Kim acting as editor and emotional anchor, while a culture of shared music at home kept him grounded and inspired to create without compromising his authenticity.
Jack Johnson
Q: How did the Pipeline Masters accident affect your trajectory?
The accident shifted his focus from pursuing a traditional pro-surfing path to embracing music and film, turning a setback into a catalyst for creative exploration and a long-running artistic career.
Jack Johnson
Q: When did music start feeling like a real possibility for you?
The idea solidified gradually during college and through the Thicker Than Water project, when encouragement from friends and collaborators helped him see that his music could reach beyond the living room to a broader audience.
Harry Bryant
Q: How did you first connect with shapers like Paul Gravel, and why is board selection so important to you?
I met Paul Gravel through chance in South Australia, and that connection opened the door to custom, one-off boards. I started focusing on singular, well-considered boards to maximize performance in specific conditions, which has become a core part of my surfing identity.
Harry Bryant
Q: How did COVID affect Motel Hell and the plan for the film?
COVID forced us to pivot from a full-scale production to a more intimate, Australia-centered journey, filming with a smaller crew and a weathered-but-creative approach that ultimately shaped the project into something personal and rewarding.

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Intense, long-form conversations with leading figures in surfing, film, photography, and board design. Episodes mix career retrospectives, craft and design philosophy, and personal storytelling, often exploring how travel, culture, and community shape a life in and around the sport. A standout feature is the depth and breadth of guests—from legendary surfers and pioneers to filmmakers and shapers—delivered through a patient, interview-forward style that favors guests sharing lived experience, creative process, and lessons learned. The show frequently highlights less-trodden corners of surf culture, includes strong female voices, and offers practical insights for listeners curious about career longevity, media storytelling, and innovation wi... more

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2. Jared Mell
3. Paige Alms
4. Sid Abruzzi
5. Harry Bryant
6. Rob Machado
7. Shirley Rogers
8. Kai Neville

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