The Collection

The Collection

By Jack SacksSociety & CultureHealth & FitnessEducationSelf-ImprovementPhilosophy
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The Collection episodes

  • Designing a new era in surfing

    In this episode, I chat to legendary surfboard designer and innovator; Bob McTavish. We discuss the origin of his design passion, cultural shifts, the shortboard revolution, early years in Hawaii and more! 


    Apologies for the background noise, we recorded this in a shaping bay. 

    45 min
  • The Surfing Industry, Music and Nostalgia..

    On this episode, I chat to pro surfer; Kyuss King. A fun little chat discussing Australia's comp scene, the surfing industry, small towns during COVID, romanticising the past and music. 

    Make yourself a cup of coffee and enjoy...




    38 min
  • Uni life, 2020, shifts in surfing culture and more..

    Hi guys, I know it's been a while since my last poddy, but I am really glad to be getting back into it. I hope to maintain some level of consistency now with this thing and have some fun doing so. 

    Today I have a chat with one of my oldest and best friends; Lachie Gordon; a current journalism student at Macquarie University (Sydney). We cover various topics such as life in University, the precariousness of our current world, journalism, surfing scenes, TikTok and the future..... 

    38 min
  • Surfing in China and the importance of movement

    Today I sit down with Linton "Lint Dogg" Fafie; a surf and performance coach who coaches China's first Olympic surf team. A true legend. This my longest poddy to date, so let me know your thoughts at [email protected]. 

    Thanks for listening!

    Follow Linton: 

    @lintdogg

    @nextlevelsurfcoaching

    Please excuse the background washing machine noise. 

    1 hr
  • Cold Water and The Wim Hof Method
    I sit down with my friend and mentor - Humberto Almeida (humberto_almeida13). Humberto is a Brazilian surfer living in Australia who has adopted the unique practices and philosophy of World Record Breaker; Wim Hof, whether it be through controlled breat...
    38 min
  • Cold Water and The Wim Hof Method

    I sit down with my friend and mentor - Humberto Almeida (humberto_almeida13). Humberto is a Brazilian surfer living in Australia who has adopted the unique practices and philosophy of World Record Breaker; Wim Hof, whether it be through controlled breathing or cold water. 

    Have a topic wanting to be discussed ? DM me (jack_sackss) or send me an email ([email protected]). 





    38 min

About The Collection

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The Collection is a podcast by Jack Sacks. A collection of candid discussions and anecdotes surrounding surfing culture and health/fitness. It will also include people I just find genuinely…