BRETT LICKLE: The Heaviest Big Wave Story Ever Told
This week we sit down with iconic waterman Brett Lickle—a true pioneer in the world of big wave surfing, tow-in innovation, and ocean safety. From the early days of Maui’s legendary windsurf scene to towing into Jaws before it was even named, Brett shares stories from a lifetime spent pushing the limits across a multitude of ocean sports.We talk about the evolution of tow-in surfing, his longtime partnership with Laird Hamilton, and the unspoken responsibilities that come with being a safety driver in some of the heaviest conditions on Earth. Brett also opens up about the risks he’s taken, the rescues he's made, and the mindset required to survive in situations where everything is on the line.And at the end of the episode, Brett recounts one of the gnarliest days of his life—the day he and Laird got caught inside by a massive 100-foot wave at the infamous outer reef known as Pyramids. ENJOY!
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JESSE RICHMAN: The Most Insane Kitesurfing Stunt Ever Attempted
This week we’re joined by legendary kitesurfer Jesse Richman — a true pioneer of the sport and one of the most fearless riders on the planet.Jesse takes us back to the wild early days of kitesurfing, when two-line kites made every session a gamble. We dive into his rise through the freestyle and big air ranks, including winning the Red Bull King of the Air, and how today’s next generation is pushing the sport to mind-blowing new heights.He also shares stories from his sessions at Jaws and Nazare, where he’s taken kiteboarding into some of the heaviest surf on Earth. We get into the insane stunts too, like the time he was towed nearly 800 feet into the sky with nothing but a kite and a parachute keeping him alive.
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Is Wing Foiling The Sport of the Future? (w/ CASH BERZOLLA)
We sit down with reigning Wing Foil World Champion Cash Berzolla to dive into the mind of one of the sport’s most explosive and progressive athletes. From his early days chasing wind and waves to standing on top of the podium, Cash shares what drives him and what it takes to stay ahead in one of the fastest-growing ocean sports on the planet.
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DAVE KALAMA: Pioneering Jaws, Foiling & the Endless Pursuit of Innovation
In this episode, we sit down with legendary waterman Dave Kalama—a true pioneer in the world of big wave surfing and one of the most influential figures in modern ocean sports. Dave takes us back to his roots growing up in California, trading turns on the slopes of Mammoth Mountain before making the life-changing move to Maui to pursue windsurfing in the 1980s. From there, we dive into his instrumental role in pushing the boundaries of what’s possible at Jaws (Peʻahi) alongside the Strapped crew, as he helped shape an entirely new era of big wave riding. Dave also shares his candid thoughts on the rise of foiling, how it’s redefining ocean sports, and where he sees the sport heading next. It was an honor to spend some time with one of the all-time greats!Thumbnail photo shot by Patrick McFEELEY
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The Biggest JAWS Has Ever Been in April? (Swell Recap)
This week, the boys dive into what might be one of the latest Jaws seasons ever. Giant swells rolled through well into April, giving them more time in the lineup with minimal crowds—just what they needed to hit their season goals.For Ridge, it was all about leveling up his tow-surfing game, laying down legit turns on massive waves. For Kai, it was chasing high performance across as many sports as possible. Plus, Kai teases what could be the next big revolution in big wave surfing.Enjoy the episode!
Professional surfers and ocean athletes, Kai and Ridge Lenny, sit down every week to recap their travels, share untold stories from their big wave adventures, and breakdown everything that is ocean sports.
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