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Smorgasboarder

Smorgasboarder

Smorgasboarder

The Smorgasboarder podcast with Dave Swan is for people who love surfing, surfboards - everyday surfers and surf lovers! This is all about extending the experience of the interviews from our print magazine from just your eyes, to bringing them in full unedited glory to your ears as well. Listen in on our conversations with the most interesting people and personalities – from surfboard shapers, to surfers, surfing-related entrepeneurs, artists and musicians to simply people who just love surfing – as we discuss, question, unearth and try to solve all the world’s problems on the way.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Smorgasboarder episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Smorgasboarder for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Smorgasboarder episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Smorgasboarder - Thomas Surfboards - Take 2
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02/27/19 • 20 min

These boys are the epitome of the Smorgasboarder spirit

Given the popularity of our interview with Thomas Bexon and Jake Bowrey of Thomas Surfboards just prior to Christmas, we thought we would bring your more of our interview with the boys. In part two of our interview we talk about the evolution of Thomas Surfboards from days and nights at the old shed right through to the types of boards they now shape, including who has jumped on board as team riders.
Notes and links at https://smorgasboarder.com.au/ep14-thomas-surfboards-teams-riders/

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Happy things and hot Rods: in this episode of the Smorgasboarder Podcast we talk with legendary surfboard shaper and former champion surfer Mark Rabbidge about nothing to do with surfboards... well a little maybe, but mainly his passion for doing up old cars and making them go fast. We also find out why tackling auto electronics when your colour blind can be hazardous.
Links at https://smorgasboarder.com.au/a-chat-with-mark-rabbidge/

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Smorgasboarder - Peter Sheely - surfboards and guitars in Newcastle
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04/26/19 • 43 min

Peter Sheely Custom Fit
Newcastle’s master shaper has been making surfboards for close to 50 years. Today he specialises in nothing but custom designs, all made in house by himself, by hand, from start to finish. Pete also makes some pretty sweet looking acoustic and electric guitars. We talk with him about his beloved crafts and what rocks his world.

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Smorgasboarder - Ghost Racks with Shane Atkins
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07/25/19 • 40 min

BIG GHOST FANS

Talking to Shane Atkins, we find out what Mark Richards, Gary Elkerton, Rob Machado and Hawaiian big wave charger Jamie O’Brien have in common.
More on smorgasboarder.com.au/podcast
Also, new Smorgasboarder t-shirts and hoodies are available! Check them out at smorgasboarder.com.au/shop/

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Smorgasboarder - Ash, the Friendly Pirate
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09/05/19 • 14 min

Ash Keillah just oozes positivity. It’s infectious and inspiring, because positivity is fundamental when life throws a spanner in the works. More commonly known as ‘The Friendly Pirate’, Ash is a surfer who rips, was a contestant on My Kitchen Rules (MKR), is a soon-to-be father, and someone that has overcome an incredible ordeal that risked to ruin his competitive surfing career. We recently sat down with the Friendly Pirate to find out more about his story and how we can be as happy as him.
Interview by Alex Benaud

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What’s the next dream surf destination on your bucket list? Once all the current Coronavirus / Covid-19 / zombie apocalypse craziness is over, where will you go?
Well, you can listen up to the Smorgasboarder podcast for plenty of inspiration. We talk with none other than Shaun Levings, the former founder and owner of World Surfaris, along with his son Jai who have just launched a bespoke surf charter - Island Hop Maldives Experience - cruising through the Maldivian Atolls.

Details and links at smorgasboarder.com.au

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Smorgasboarder - Grant Newby - leader of a unique splinter group
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03/03/20 • 39 min

Wooden surfboard enthusiast, board builder and Alley Fish Fry founder - we talk with Grant about his passions and what motivates him to lead rather than follow.
Links and details on smorgasboarder.com.au

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Smorgasboarder - Dave Verrall - Variety is the spice of life
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02/11/20 • 29 min

They say 'variety is the spice of life" and we wholeheartedly agree. That’s the reason why, years ago, we were immediately drawn to the work of a bloke called Dave Verrall - the man behind Diverse Surfboards. We chat to Dave about diversity amongst other things.

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Smorgasboarder - Clearwater Surfboards' Steve Del Rosso
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12/11/19 • 62 min

He shapes all manner of custom surfboards but all with a performance orientation in mind. Recently Steve Del Rosso cut the power to his planer for just a little while to shed some light on the focus of his designs.

Not too long ago, Steve opened a Clearwater Surfboards retail shop at 46 Currumbin Creek Road. Part of the reason was to have some stock boards on display so crew could view and get a feel for his boards. The main reason however was to enable him to dial into his designs even more. Steve picks up the conversation.

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Dave talks with legendary surfboard shaper Mark Rabbidge and fibreglass maestro Neal Cameron about all manner of stuff from the evolution of surfboard industry through to the emergence of the modern day longboard, the merits of surfer shapers, the guise of protech finishes and what’s maintaining their surf stoke nowadays.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Smorgasboarder have?

Smorgasboarder currently has 30 episodes available.

What topics does Smorgasboarder cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture, Surfing, Art, Artists, Podcasts, Sports and Wilderness.

What is the most popular episode on Smorgasboarder?

The episode title 'Grant Newby - leader of a unique splinter group' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Smorgasboarder?

The average episode length on Smorgasboarder is 42 minutes.

How often are episodes of Smorgasboarder released?

Episodes of Smorgasboarder are typically released every 7 days, 20 hours.

When was the first episode of Smorgasboarder?

The first episode of Smorgasboarder was released on Oct 11, 2018.

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