Ru talks with William Finnegan about his New York Times best seller, "Barbarian Days: A Surfing Life". Only Bill Finnegan could have written a book like this being uniquely placed as both: a lifelong surfer and explorer (he was one of the first to surf Tavarua); but with the writing chops of a respected international journalist and staff writer at The New Yorker.

Your emails answered: different pop up techniques; kicking when you paddle; establishing your surfing level; and learning at Todos Santos; plus the usual surf news and chat with Ru, Asher and Harry (pictured on his red bonzer).

The boys are back after the fall break with news of their travels plus: Bonzer surfboards; 21st century attitudes to surfing; wave pools; Litmus; John John; WSL news and the run up to Pipe.

Harry, Ru and Oli talk about the etiquette of navigating a busy line up. Plus: water cameras; finless surfboards; Teahupoo round up; Duke Kahanamoku; best man speeches and what to watch.

Harry and Ru are joined by Sam Wakerley to chat about staying in shape when you are out of the water, taking care of your back and why to be cautious of chiropractors.

Mick Fanning's close encounter at J-Bay last week prompted us to speak with prominent shark researcher Derek Burkholder who helped us debunk a few shark myths and better understand the science around these amazing animals. (Photo by Thomas P. Peschak)

Harry explains to Ru and Asher why we measure tides incorrectly and how we can time our sessions better; also why you might not want to buy the new GoPro 4 Session; plus all the usual news and banter.

Oli and Asher join Harry this episode to talk about surfboard construction: what to expect from different materials and what language to use when you're talking about them.

Ru talks about the problems with 10,000 hour rule and what sports science really tells us about how to coach your kids on to become pro surfers, as well as the usual surf news and banter.