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TPM Episode 433: Garrett McNamara, Big Wave Surfer


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Garrett McNamara is a world record-breaking big wave surfer and one of the pioneers of sport. What’s crazy about Garrett’s story is that while he achieved pro surfer status early on, his career didn’t take off until his mid to late 30's when he became infatuated with riding giant waves. And then it exploded to the point where now, at 55, he’s launching his 3rd Season of  his “100 Foot Wave” series with HBO. On the podcast, we talk about growing up in cults, Hawaii, being there for the beginning of tow-in surfing, being big in Japan, Northshore (the movie) his HBO series, and much more. It’s another interesting one with a legend.

Garrett McNamara Show Notes:

4:00:  Snowboarding, Jerry Lopez, concussions helmets, health at 55, and his HBO Series 100 Foot Wave

15:00:  Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com  

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18:00:  Growing up in cults, Berkely, moving to Hawaii with nothing, getting good at surfing, weed, Vans Triple Crown

33:00: Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

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35:00:  Big in Japan, seeing the first tow in ever, learning the big waves, and towing

38:00:  Inappropriate Questions

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