On this episode of the Swell Season Surf Podcast, we do a deep dive with legendary surfer and surf historian Sam George. Known as one of the most traveled surfers in history and former executive editor of Surfer Magazine, Sam shares his incredible insights and stories from a lifetime dedicated to surfing. We discuss Sam's latest book, 'Child of Storms,' his influence on surf culture, his relationships with icons like Tom Curren and Laird Hamilton, and the enduring mystique of surfing. This is a rich conversation that covers the evolution of surfboards, the joys of diverse surf cultures, and the challenges and rewards of living a surfing life. Don't miss this engaging episode filled with history and legendary tales from the world of surfing.

To Find out more about Child of Storms, A Surfing Memoir , you can find it here: https://www.diangelopublications.com/shop/p/child-of-storms 

You can Follow Sam George on Instagram at: @samgeorgesurf

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. 
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Music: 
Artist: Pablo Cruise
Song: Zero to Sixty in Five
Album: 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: Best of Pablo Cruise

00:00 Introduction to the Swell Season Surf Podcast
02:09 Meet the Legendary Sam George
03:03 Sam George's Surfing Adventures
04:14 The Surfing Lifestyle and Culture
07:28 Surfing's Impact on Personal Lives
10:46 The Evolution of Surf Culture
16:16 Hollywood's Take on Surfing
21:02 Sam George's Memoir and Personal Reflections
45:54 The Cannes Connection46:27 Surfing in Cinema
47:01 Interview with Steven Spielberg
49:19 The Mythology of Surfing
54:29 Surfing with Naked Villagers
58:30 Balancing Surfing and Relationships
01:11:14 Brotherly Bonds and Surfing
01:17:07 Matt's Navy SEAL Ambition
01:21:11 Tom Curran: A Surfing Legend
01:26:54 Reflecting on a Surfing Legend
01:28:31 Memorable Surfing Stories
01:29:24 The Evolution of Surfboards
01:34:32 Travel Adventures and Advertorials
01:40:55 Staying Positive in Surfing
01:55:57 The Future of Surfing
02:00:43 Conclusion and Farewell

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