This week the boys recap recent travels, including Kai's score fest in the Mentawai's and Ridge's gruesome leg injury at Cloudbreak. They also reflect on their trip to El Salvador where they might have been the first people to ever surf a world class remote spot. Additionally the boys discuss how the culture has shifted in lineups around the world, shifting from one of respect to an every-man-for-himself mentality.ENJOY!

Robby Naish is one of the most legendary watermen of all time. A pioneer of modern windsurfing, kiteboarding, and stand-up paddling, Robby’s career spans over four decades of innovation, competition, and ocean exploration. He won his first world title at just 13 years old and went on to claim 24 world championship titles, all while pushing the limits of what’s possible on the water. Beyond competition, Robby has built an influential global brand and played a major role in introducing new board sports to the world. In this episode, we dive into his journey—from growing up in Hawaii to becoming a household name in ocean sports—and what continues to fuel his passion today. ENJOY!

The boys recap what so far has been the biggest and heaviest south swell of the summer. Kai recounts his last second trip to Tahiti, getting a horrific beatdown at maxing Teahupo'o and finding mind bending tubes away from the crowds down the coast. They also discuss the Teahupo'o pecking order, how hard it is to get waves as a foreigner, and whether it's the heaviest wave on Earth. Ridge also recaps the same swell that made it's way to Maui and ended a month long flat spell with firing surf. ENJOY!

Otis Buckingham, a 19-year-old waterman from Maui, has made his mark in the world of foiling — and more recently, in big wave surfing. In this episode, he shares what it’s like being the “third Lenny brother,” talks about his recent foil crossings, and tells us what it's like going over the falls on a 25-foot Jaws wave. Enjoy!

What’s really going down in El Salvador’s surf scene? Ridge and Kai dive into the raw truth behind the waves, the crowds, and the hidden gems. They also break down Laird Hamilton’s absolutely insane training program—ice baths, starring at the sun, not wearing sunscreen, and everything in between. And they explore the latest breakthroughs in foiling tech!

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!

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.

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.

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!
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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!