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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
Longboarding
California
Volcom
Aloha Spirit
Breathing
Family
Hawaiian Culture
Art
Board Shaping
G-Land
Motherhood
Australia
Byron Bay
Ocean Conservation

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

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes100Founded5 years ago
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SportsSociety & Culture

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Born in 1952, Jack Shipley moved from Maryland to Oahu by way of Ohio when he was nine years old. Soon after, he took a surf lesson from a Waikiki beach boy and knew right away where his life was headed.

Shipley worked at surf shops in his teens, f... more

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Born in 1971, Taylor Knox started surfing at age eight, riding the beach breaks of his local Oxnard, California. At 13, he and his family moved to North County San Diego, where his surfing thrived. But at 15, he had a major spinal surgery that put hi... more

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Born in 1953, raised in Hawaii, Keone Downing started surfing at age five at Waikiki. He's won many surf contests, but his crowning achievement, undoubtedly, is winning the 1990 Eddie, on a board shaped by his father, the late George Downing, one of ... more

Born in Florida and raised in Puerto Rico, Dylan Graves is widely known as the creator and host of Weird Waves, a web series in which he chases all manner of freak waves, among them the Severn Bore in England, the Eisbach River in Germany, and the Bo... more

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Recent Guests

Jack Shipley
Lightning Bolt Surfboards co-founder and longtime professional surfing judge
Lightning Bolt Surfboards
Episode: Jack Shipley
Taylor Knox
Professional surfer and Hall of Fame member
American professional surfer
Episode: Taylor Knox
Keone Downing
Hawaiian surfer and waterman; son of George Downing
Downing Hawaii
Episode: Keone Downing
Dylan Graves
Creator and host of Weird Waves, professional surfer
Weird Waves, Vans (former), The Surfer's Journal (presenter)
Episode: Dylan Graves
Craig R. Stecyk III
Multidisciplinary artist known for Dogtown Chronicles and Zephyr-related work
Artist and writer
Episode: Craig Stecyk
Dion Agius
Tasmania-born high-performance free surfer, entrepreneur, filmmaker and visual artist
Epokhe Eyewear; Ritual Vision; Former (brand collaboration)
Episode: Dion Agius
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

Host

Jamie Brisick
Host of Soundings, (The Surfer's Journal) and long-time interviewer/producer in surfing culture.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 749 ratings
  • Jack Johnson

    Fabulous interview. ❤️❤️❤️

    Who doesn’t love Jack Johnson?!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sholkey
    United States3 months ago
  • Surf History

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JMarikos
    United States4 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 States7 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 States7 months ago
  • Fun hang

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

    🤙

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    541red
    United Statesa year ago

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Episodes feel like intimate hangouts with influential figures in surfing and related arts.
Thoughtful, life-affirming conversations that go beyond surface-level hype.
Listeners appreciate the lineup of guests and the deep dives into surfing culture.
A few episodes critique the interviewer style as occasionally fan-like, but overall strong storytelling.

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#212
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Apple Podcasts
#238
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Talking Points

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Jack Shipley
Q: What would you advise? I have this kid who's potentially a great surfer. What does he need to do to kind of realize all of that?
Shipley advises parents to make sure the child enjoys surfing, find knowledgeable and thoughtful trainers, and protect the child from negative influences.
Jack Shipley
Q: What's been the heaviest thing you've seen or the scariest or the worst?
Shipley recalls a Pipeline event in which two surfers were badly hurt, including Beaver Mastiffel, and officials called off the contest for the first time.
Taylor Knox
Q: What has the shift to more technical training and modalities like DNS meant for your surfing and longevity?
DNS and other modalities gave me a structured path to rehabilitate from multiple knee surgeries, improve core stability and breathing, and keep my surfing quality high. It reinforced that longevity comes from smart training, consistency, and a relentless curiosity about technique.
Taylor Knox
Q: How did the Todos Santos K2 Challenge affect you personally and professionally?
It was a defining moment that brought unexpected attention and pressure, yet it also highlighted the value of taking on big challenges with friends and mentors. Winning the 1998 event alongside the crew validated my approach and opened doors beyond ordinary tour results.
Taylor Knox
Q: What was the moment that signaled you were back and could pursue your dreams again?
The shift came after back-to-back dedication to training, securing sponsors, and getting through early setbacks; once I started competing again and saw progress, I felt momentum building, especially with the Bud Tour and finally getting a full part in Momentum II that helped push my career forward.

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In-depth conversations with influential figures connected to surfing, art, filmmaking, and culture, often blending personal history with creative practice. Episodes frequently center on how identity, craft, and community intersect—ranging from early surf culture and design innovation to modern storytelling, brand collaborations, and long-form journeys beyond competition. Notable strengths include a diverse guest mix that spans surfers, photographers, filmmakers, musicians, and industry insiders, plus a storytelling approach that foregrounds curiosity, artistry, and subcultures within surfing. That distinctive tilt makes the show a rich resource for listeners who want deeper context around the people shaping surfing's culture and its creativ... more

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Recent guests on The Surfer's Journal presents Soundings include:

1. Jack Shipley
2. Taylor Knox
3. Keone Downing
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5. Craig R. Stecyk III
6. Dion Agius
7. Jack Johnson
8. Jared Mell

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