Swell Season Surf Radio – Details, episodes & analysis

Our Guest on this episode is freelance content creator, Jon Coen from Long Beach Island. Jon has been a consummate champion of Northeast surfing for over 20+ years. When the surf magazines were still in their heyday, Jon would be the go to guy for anything in the Northeast happening. He always fought to get local events, surfers, and creatives to get the greater promotion and exposure when the west coast would ignore us. 

On this episode we touch on various facets of his career, including content roles with notable brands like Jetty Surf, Vuori, and Red Bull. Jon elaborates on the unique surf culture in Long Beach Island and the community dynamics that sustain it despite challenges like beach replenishment. We highlight LBI local events like The Clam Jam and The Coquina Surf Jam.  Jon emphasizes the importance of a supportive local surf community. The conversation explores broader themes within surf culture, tracing the surf community's ties with music, and looks ahead to the potential resurgence of Surfer Magazine, aiming to prioritize authentic storytelling and diverse local voices in the surf industry. This episode encapsulates the passion and evolving nature of surf culture, emphasizing the importance of community and localized narratives. We hope you enjoy this episode…

To find Jon Coen you can follow him on Instagram @coennoinsta and check out his blog: https://daysonfile.com/ 

The Swell Season Surf Podcast is recorded by The NewsStand Studio at Rockefeller Center in the heart of Manhattan and is distributed by The Swell Season Surf Radio Network.

For more information, you can follow @swellseasonsurfradio on Instagram or go to our website: www.swellseasonsurf.com 

Music:
Artist: Texas is The Reason
Song: It It’s Here When We Get Back It’s Ours
Album: Do You Know Who You Are? 


00:00 Introduction to the Swell Season Surf Podcast
01:18 Meet John Cohen: Champion of Northeast Surfing
01:59 John's Journey and Contributions
02:51 A Warm Welcome and Mutual Connections
03:19 Life in Long Beach Island
04:13 Surfing Stories and Local Legends
06:02 Balancing Work and Surfing
13:47 Challenges of Surfing in LBI
19:29 New Jersey vs. New York Surfing
25:44 The Importance of Surf Shops
34:32 Surf Industry Pioneers and Challenges
35:39 Jetty: A Brand with Heart and Soul
37:15 The Essence of Jetty's Philosophy
38:17 Community and Connection through Surfing
44:56 The Clam Jam: Building Bridges Across Generations
51:14 The Impact of Superstorm Sandy
52:28 The Evolution of Surf Culture and Media
59:24 New Jersey's Influence on Surfing
01:05:11 Introducing Jake: The New Editor
01:05:31 Reflecting on Kevin Welsh's Legacy
01:06:29 The Future of Surfer Magazine
01:08:10 Surfers and Their Musical Influences
01:10:03 The Evolution of Music and Surf Culture
01:14:25 The Role of Music in Surf Films
01:15:46 Punk Rock and Surfing: A Cultural Analysis
01:18:47 The Influence of Sublime on Beach Culture
01:21:24 Final Thoughts and Future Projects

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In this episode of the Swell Season Surf Podcast, host Tyler Breuer and co-host Paul Colbert engage in a profound discussion with Ken Lewis, a key figure in San Diego's surf, skate, and music scene. Ken Lewis has been described as a pillar in the San Diego surf/skate/music community. Ken shares his life story, from growing up as the son of a spear fisherman in La Jolla Cove to becoming a skate shop owner, Tavarua boatman, and a 30-year industry veteran. He reflects on mentorships from legends like Bird Huffman and Skip Fry, overcoming disenchantment with surfing through skateboarding, and his current surfboard rack business. He shares with us some classic stories including surfing with icons like Joel Tudor and Derek Ho, near-drowning experiences, and a transformative battle with having a stroke and managing his depression. Ken emphasizes the importance of supportive surf communities, empathy, and gratitude in his recovery. The conversation also delves into unique surf spots, evolving surfboard designs, and maintaining a balanced perspective on life and happiness. We are so stoked to have Ken on the show and hope you enjoy… 

To find Ken Lewis you can follow him on Instagram @hanger18  and check out his online shop: www.thesurfboardrack.com

The Swell Season Surf Podcast is recorded by The NewsStand Studio at Rockefeller Center in the heart of Manhattan and is distributed by The Swell Season Surf Radio Network. 

For more information, you can follow @swellseasonsurfradio on Instagram or go to our website: www.swellseasonsurf.com 

Music: Artist: NOFX
Song: The Separation of Church & Skate
Album: The War on Errorism

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James Katsipis is a Montauk-born artist, known for his exceptional ocean photography and stunning visual art. Over two decades ago, Katsipis began traveling around the world shooting and exploring distant shores as an adventure and surf photographer. Growing up in and around the ocean is the natural theme and influence throughout his portfolio. Today, as a fine art photographer and in-demand commissionable artist, James’s work is featured in fine art galleries, campaigns, books and magazines worldwide.

He has recently opened his own gallery in Montauk and it’s absolutely beautiful. James has evolved and grown as a person over the years. He’s really come into his own and has had to overcome some large obstacles along the way. He’s humble, smart, emotionally aware and one of our favorite interviews. 
We were recently in Montauk the week he opened his gallery. What follows is an in depth conversation with someone who has made many strides to get where he is and now feels comfortable in his own skin. Our conversation wanders from his evolving attitude over the recent popularity of his home town, to his technique and how he handles the ups and down of life. We are really stoked to present to you our conversation with James Katsipis. Enjoy… 

For more information on James's work go to www.jameskatsipis.com
You can Follow James Katsipis on Instagram @letstaukgrams


The Swell Season Surf Podcast is recorded by The NewsStand Studio at Rockefeller Center in the heart of Manhattan and is distributed by The Swell Season Surf Radio Network. 
For more information, you can follow @swellseasonsurfradio on Instagram or go to our website: www.swellseasonsurf.com 

Music: 
Song:Touch of Grey
Artist: The Grateful Dead
Album: The Very Best of Grateful Dead

00:00 Introduction to the Swell Season Surf Podcast
00:09 James Katsipis: The Journey of an Ocean Photographer
00:48 Opening a Gallery in Montauk
00:54 A Personal Connection with James
01:27 The Evolution of Montauk and Localism
02:33 Cherishing Montauk: The Art Show
04:35 Montauk's Artistic Legacy and Community
08:00 Balancing Change and Tradition
25:58 Chasing Light: The Art of Photography
38:09 Family Background and Early Life
39:03 Struggles with Family Expectations
40:53 Pursuing Photography
43:04 The Mermaid Series
45:25 Challenges and Success in Photography
01:01:28 Mental Health and Personal Growth
01:08:28 Overcoming Addiction
01:12:25 Reflecting on Childhood Bullying
01:13:23 Embracing Individuality and Defiance
01:14:51 Navigating Criticism and Success
01:17:01 Adventures and Near-Death Experiences
01:21:02 Passion for Film Photography
01:28:15 Opening a Physical Gallery Space
01:36:56 Community and Collaboration
01:43:18 Shoutouts and Final Thoughts


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Our guests for this episode are the founders of Emocean, a surf-centric magazine that champions diverse perspectives, radical creativity, relatability and empowerment, and especially the narratives of women, BIPOC and LGBTQ+ surfers. Founder and Creative Director, Thembi Hanify & Editor Mariah Ernst join hosts Tyler Breuer and Karen Song to discuss their new magazine, representation in surfing, and the new grassroots push to make surfing more inclusive.

Swell Season Surf Radio is recorded by The NewsStand Studio at Rockefeller Center in the heart of Manhattan and is distributed by WAX.Radio

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On this episode of Swell Season, our guest is a writer, journalist, author, editor, publisher, business owner and host of the 'Looking Sideways' Podcast, Matthew Barr. Matthew has been working in action sports media and communications since the mid-1990s where he was the editor of Whitelines Snowboarding Magazine until 2005, when he started his own marketing agency, All Conditions Media. He recently published a book with good friend and extremely talented photographer, Owen Tozer, where they went on a Californian pilgrimage, visiting the people and places that loomed large in their side-stanced upbringings. Legends such as Herbie Fletcher, Jamie Thomas, Cori Schumacher, Jamie Brisick, Circe Wallace, Taylor Knox and many more.

Our discussion ranges from his latest book to the democratization of the action sports media to who our most difficult guests were and much more.

Swell Season Surf Radio is recorded by The NewsStand Studio at Rockefeller Center in the heart of Manhattan and is distributed by WAX.Radio

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Yawn Patrol is a collection of 35 millimeter photographs mostly taken at the beach in New York City between 2018-2020. The book is a collection of images of early mornings, friendships, party waves, aging skaters, and an ocean that sometimes feels more like a lake. It's boardshorts to booties and back again. It’s creator is Hoshi Ludwig, a designer and educator currently living in Brooklyn. He’s worked with various companies such as Supreme, Nike, The North Face, Google and most recently Instagram. He also taught design at The SVA for 8 years. Hoshi grew up skateboarding and snowboarding in Colorado and has been surfing in New York City and surrounding areas for the past 11 years and he is our guest on this episode of Swell Season Surf Radio.

Swell Season Surf Radio is recorded by The NewsStand Studio at Rockefeller Center in the heart of Manhattan and is distributed by WAX.Radio

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On this episode of Swell Season Surf Radio, we still down with leading aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgeon, Dr. Joe Wolf MD. For those who are not familiar with Dr. Joe, he has become the go to surgeon of choice amongst Rockaway locals and has probably stitched up more surfers in NYC than any other surgeon in recent years. We discuss stitch stories, how he came to surfing and what to do if you find yourself with a huge gash. This episode is not for the squeamish.

For more information on Dr. Joe Wolf MD go to: http://wolfplasticsurgery.com

Swell Season Surf Radio is recorded by The NewsStand Studio at Rockefeller Center in the heart of Manhattan and is distributed by WAX.Radio

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Our guest was the 2009 XXL Big Wave Paddle In Award winner, a former big wave charger and now turned photographer, Derek Dunfee. Derek is a lifelong surfer raised on the reefs of La Jolla, California, who went on to travel the world and chase swells, becoming one of the most respected big wave surfers on the planet. At present day he's reached a comfort level in heavy conditions that allows him to take his camera into scenarios most could never imagine. Dunfee's images take you right into the heart of some of the ocean's most powerful moments. It's this Unique perspective that makes his imagery so remarkable, and ultimately timeless.
He has recently launched his second book, Waking up in the Sea, where he goes into detail about surfing and chasing big waves. But also opens up about how the concussions and trauma he suffered from big wave surfing impacts him in his everyday life.

Swell Season Surf Radio is recorded by The NewsStand Studio at Rockefeller Center in the heart of Manhattan and is distributed by WAX.Radio

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Girls Can’t Surf shares the untold story of a ragtag bunch of inspired, renegade Australian, American, and South African women surfers who battled against inequality, homophobia, and chauvinism of their fellow sportsmen, sponsors, and institutions. As the sea ebbed and flowed, so did their struggle, fortunes, and notoriety of these pioneering surfers, but nothing kept these radical women from catching their own waves.

On this episode of Swell Season Surf Radio, host Karen Song had the privilege of interviewing the director, Christopher Nelius on the upcoming release and the process of making this film.
The films release couldn’t be timelier as women in surfing continues to rise. With the WSL’s recent pioneering of equal gender pay and the sports debut in the Olympics on the near horizon, the time is ripe to look to the past, to see truly how far the sport has come, and the women who made the sacrifices, laid the foundations, and fought for what it is today.

This episode was Recorded with the Newstand Studio at Rockefeller Center in the heart of NYC and is distributed by WAX.Radio

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Our guest this week is someone who has become a staple in the lineup at Rockway and has recently gained notoriety for YouTube videos of testing surfboards under Skipper Surf Reviews. His name is Yury Tsedenov and those in the Rockaway community know him well. His videos are from a more entry level surfer perspective posting instructional clips to board reviews. Sure, any board under an expert level surfer can look good, but Yury provides a fresh and unique perspective and gives the average surfer a much better understanding of their equipment. He’s originally from Russia and came to New York City in 2009 and started surfing in 2013. His level of stoke and froth is contagious and we’re happy to have him on the latest episode of Swell Season.

Swell Season is recorded by the NewsStand Studio in Rockefeller Center in the heart of Manhattan. Check out @rockfellercenter and is distributed by Wax.Radio

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