Episodes

May 29, 2024

We meet Ron Heider from Virginia Beach, VA which he affectionately calls the small wave capital of the world. He shares his growth into surfing from his snowy upbringing in Buffalo, NY. A great family surf story you'll enjoy.

Jan 4, 2024

We explore the story of a SUP wave ridden somewhere in El Salvador. Teacher and Coach, Wayne Carpenter takes us on his surf story in this fun episode. Song "Feel the Connection" by Justice James used with permission Consider giving some love to the host and buy him a coffee www.buymeacoffee.com/mywave

Dec 26, 2023

In this episode we meet an active skater, snowboarder, surfer grandma from South West Michigan. Her wave story will have you grinning ear to ear as she describes that November swell a few years back. Opening Music "Feel the Connection" by Justice James Closing Music "My Wave" by Surf Punks Episode Sponsor: Nvr Nood follow @nvrnood

Oct 26, 2023

We journey with Sean Ruttkay from 10 year old grom to surfing outer reef North Shore at Phantoms. You'll enjoy the stories and wisdom from this talented photographer, lifeguard, husband and father in this episode. "Feel the Connection" music by Justice James used with permission Episode Sponsor: Sully's Archery Tag www.sullysarchertag.com

Jul 28, 2023

The growth of women surfers is phenomenal! In this episode we highlight a unique demographic of women surfers. Juli and Brooke with WB Surf Mamas address the love for surfing and their love for their families and the joy and tension of both. You'll love the part about the Scorpion Bay wave! What an adventure! Episode Sponsor: Nvr Nood Clothing & Jewelry @nvrnood "Feel the Connection" used by permission from the artist Justice James

Jun 11, 2023

Meet Ross Gunn as he takes us to El Salvador for his most memorable wave. Did you know water weighs 8.34 lbs per gallon? Find out how this fact plays into Ross's wave at the beautiful right hand point break named El Zonte. Episode Sponsor: Thanks to the folks at "The Roastery" in Wilmington, NC for allowing us to record at their coffee bar. Check them out at www.vigilanthope.com Music "Feel the Connection" by Justice James is used by permission

Apr 5, 2023

Meet Matt Trepple. An athletic director, motivational speaker and regional director for FCA in North Carolina. He takes us back to an evening on the Jersey Shore where love was in the evening air. Episode Sponsor: Shredders Surf Camp www.shredderssurf.com Opening Music: "Feel the Connection" by Justice James Closing Music: "My Wave" by The Surf Punks

Mar 21, 2023

After a looooong break due to mechanical issues we are trying to make a comeback! Short episode explaining the issue and a fun discussion about a proper outro song. Help us decide between the reggae vibe of Justice James or the classic Surf Punk song " My Wave ".

Aug 14, 2022

In this episode we will meet longboarder Eric Thornton. Engineer by day and a wave modeling / surf forecasting enthusiast all the time! Eric takes us on a search for waves to an undisclosed break during a swell from Hurricane Igor. The discovery of this surprise wave spot started him looking into what caused it to break and sent him down the path of creating the wave forecasting website www.pinpointsurf.com Check it out while he talks us through the features on this latest episode of My Wave podcast. Song: "Feel the Connection" by Justice James is used by permission Episode Sponsor: www.sullysarcherytag.com *Disclaimer: sadly there were recording glitches where information was lost

Jul 30, 2022

In 2021 Hurricane Henry sent a long period swell to Wrightsville Beach, NC. This set up the conditions for Brodie Turner to score his most memorable wave at a very memorable spot affectionately named Giant Chicken. Episode Sponsor: Sully's Archery Tag. Played like dodge ball but with arrows. Check them out: www.sullysarcherytag.com Song "Feel the Connection" by Justice James and used with permission

Jul 5, 2022

Meet Travis Curie y'all! From a cable park in Houston, TX to living in Ft. Meyers, FL to scoring his most memorable wave in Wrightsville Beach, NC on a pass through sesh from OBX back to Florida you'll be blessed listening to his story. Episode Sponsor: Sully's Archery Tag www.sullysarcherytag.com Song "Feel the Connection" by Justice James and used with permission.

Jun 8, 2022

Meet Jacksonville, FL radio host Colbi King talk us through her first hurricane sesh and her most memorable wave. With an infectious personality and passion for surfing Colbi will fire you up for this upcoming hurricane season - pray they come in record numbers and stay offshore! Episode Sponsor is Nvr Nood @nvrnood Song "Feel the Connection" by Justice James used with permission

May 19, 2022

Meet Austin Cooper as he takes us on a paddle across the inlet to Masonboro Island. A beautiful stretch of beach that has become a place of magical moments. This was one of those sessions that you dream of and then when it happens you never forget. Episode Sponsor is Shredders Surf Camp www.shredderssurf.com Song "Feel the Connection" by Justice James used with permission

May 5, 2022

Brace yourselves! The stoke that flows from Kelly Donovan is infectious! We hear about her journey in surfing from the Northeast to California to her current beach in southeastern North Carolina. Her most memorable wave comes to her, as it often does for so many surfers, on a completely unexpected strike mission to Masonboro Island. Episode Sponsor is Savage Surfboards www.savagesurfboards.com Song "Feel the Connection" by Justice James & used with permission

Apr 7, 2022

This episode is with husband & wife Brennan & Isabel Andrews.They take us to France and Togo in West Africa for their most memorable waves. Brennan will get your heart pounding on a screamer in France while Isabel shares her fun ride at a right point break in Togo - while pregnant! Girl you rock!!! Song "Feel the Connection" used by permission from Justice James Unofficial Episode Sponsor : Eggs Up Grill, Wilmington www.eggsupgrill.com Thanks for letting us interview at their restaurant. Official Sponsor: Savage Surfboards - A Real American Surfboard www.savagesurfboards.com

Mar 31, 2022

Justin Parr takes us to El Salvador to a break called Puna Roca affectionately called the warm water J-Bay. This episode is guaranteed to have you mind surfing with Justin as he talks us through the tube of a lifetime! Song "Feel the Connection" used with permission by Justice James. Episode Sponsor: Savage Surfboards: An All American Surfboard www.savagesurfboards.com

Mar 24, 2022

Dave Reid started surfing at 49 and found in it more than a sport to do with his boys or a recreational hobby but a needed place for calm in the storms of life. He shares a wave story we can all relate to and inspires all of us to keep paddling out as much as we can. Episode Sponsor: Savage Surfboards: A Real American Surfboard www.savagesurfboards.com Instagram @savagesurfboards

Mar 17, 2022

Meet surfer and shaper Shawn O'Donnell. SOD as so many call him takes us a break called "The Cove" at Fort Fisher, Kure Beach, NC. When you are dialed into your local setting, you know when to go! A great conversation about surfing, shaping, the surf industry and a passion for God, Family, Surfing.

Mar 3, 2022

In this episode we hear from Kyle, the host, as he takes us through a couple of frustrating moments that surfing and podcasting sometimes offer. Life is kind of like that isn't it? Make the best of it, keep moving forward, enjoy the good and bad in life, and learn from each experience. Tybee Island is a beautiful spot about 30 minutes east of Savannah, Georgia. Brought To You By: Sully's Archery Tag www.sullysarcherytag.com Song "Feel the Connection" by Justice James is used by permission

Feb 17, 2022

Description of the episode: So pumped to have had the chance to speak with Andy. Fresh from a 5 week stay on the North Shore in Hawaii, he shares his contagious passion for surfing with us on this episode with his first wave at Rockies on his first paddle out. A buddy said "This is the one!" and with you're called into a wave like this - you go! Song "Feel the Connection" by Justice James used with permission. Episode Sponsor: Nvrnood changing towels and clothing.Follow on Instagram @nvrnood

Feb 10, 2022

Meet Andrew (aka NAPA), a well traveled ripper that finds his most memorable wave just right down the road. You will mentally tuck in on this wave with Andrew as he relives it with us on this episode. Song "Feel the Connection" by Justice James used with permission. Episode Sponsor: Sully's Archer Tag www.sullysarchertag.com

Feb 3, 2022

Meet two surfing buddies Savannah & Andi. They grew up in the same surf city, went to rival high schools, surfed the same breaks their whole lives, but never met till college. They jumped on an opportunity to travel together on a surf adventure to Mexico where they both scored their most memorable waves. Join in on the adventure to Mexico with these two on this episode. Song "Feel the Connection" by Justice James used with permission. Episode Sponsor: "nvr nood" handmade changing towels and gear only on Instagram: @nvrnood

Jan 27, 2022

Meet Micah as he shares an unscheduled trip to Nosar, Costa Rica with his son. He scored his most memorable wave after a full day of surfing on the last wave of the day. Great dude and fun conversation you'll enjoy. Song "Feel the Connection" by Justice James used with permission.

Jan 20, 2022

Once y'all hear this interview with Sonny your going to want to meet him in person!!! He takes us on a 2 wave conversation one on a short board in Rodanthe and the other on a boogie board at Ruins in Puerto Rico. A knee injury at 25 couldn't keep this man out of the water! Song "Feel the Connection" by Justice James and used with permission.

Jan 13, 2022

Rik has been doing what he loves for quite a while! Traveling as a rep for various water sports brands put him in places to score some sick waves. This Mexican right point break called K-38 delivered a wave that was a culmination of a few days of epic conditions and the exclamation point on it all. Enjoy east coast surf history & meet "Murph" a fictitious character that everyone wanted to hear from. Song "Feel the Connection" by Justice James used with permission.

Jan 6, 2022

We begin 2022 by catching up with Kelly, surf, skater and self proclaimed skateboard deck enthusiast. He takes us down the street to the hometown break during a hurricane swell last summer. As you'll learn from his story there is only one sure way to cure stink eye. "Feel the Connection" by Justice James used with permission.

Dec 23, 2021

Meet Julie, a college basketball player that found renewed passion for surfing thanks to Covid. She shreds! Her story takes us to a session in conditions that were unknown but turned out to be epic. Good times. Music "Feel the Connection" by Justice James and used with permission.

Dec 18, 2021

This is not the first time Simon has been on the podcast BUT it is his first interview about his most memorable wave. We'll go with him to a break in Rincon Puerto Rico that turned on for him to score an hour and half basically by himself. Song, "Feel the Connection" by Justice James used with permission.

Dec 1, 2021

Stoke. It's a word used to describe the feeling of exhilaration after a special moment. Katherine shares a wave story that is the picture of stoke! The setting & the sharing of a wave at a very unique spot in the world - The Whales Tail. Enjoy! PSA: the batteries died on my device & my solar backup was not turned on so we lost the last little bit - LOL. Music "Feel the Connection" by artist Justice James used with permission.

Nov 19, 2021

You will get mentally pitted as you listen to Kai share his wave story at Kewalos on the South Shore of Oahu, HI. So blessed to have him share this story with us. Be ready to be stoked! Music "Feel the Connection" by Justice James & used with permission.

Nov 11, 2021

James is a Wavestorm ripper!!!! No joke! Actually this guy rips on any board & is an absolute legend. His wave story describes perfectly what surfing is all about. Sit back and enjoy getting pitted with James in this very satisfying episode. Music, "Feel the Connection" by Justice James & used by permission.

Nov 8, 2021

Once you've safely navigated out from the sand to the lineup (the place where all surfers are sitting outside the break) what should you look for? What should you do? Not do? This is a great episode to learn and avoid being that surfer (AKA - a kook!). Let's bring communication back to the lineup!!! (Music "Feel the Connection" by Justice James & used by permission)

Nov 4, 2021

We meet Wrightsville Beach lifeguard Roxy in this episode. She walks us through an amazing barrel ride at the south end of Wrightsville Beach. It was her first barrel and it sealed the deal on how much surfing means to her life and mental health. Guaranteed to put your mind in a pitching tube as you listen. Music "Feel the Connection" by Justice James & used by permission.

Nov 1, 2021

When a surfer gets to the beach they have to go from the sand to the lineup. After scoring a wave the surfer needs to paddle back out to get some more. This episode looks at navigating the variables of conditions as well as a surfer on the wave coming at you. Do you work to the open face and get over in front of the surfer on the wave? Do you sit there and stare? Should you get out of the way and take the wave on the head? Lots to think about in this episode. (Music "Feel the Connection" by Justice James & used by permission)

Oct 28, 2021

After a few fun hurricane swells this summer it became apparent the surfing fad has grown to a point where it's getting dangerous in the water! It's not the sharks, it's the snakes and snowballs!!!! We talk in this episode about the need for surfers to learn the unwritten do's and don'ts while in the lineup. (Music "Feel the Connection" by Justice James & used by permission)

Oct 13, 2021

We meet Jeremi in this episode. A NASA scientist living in California shares one of three best waves in Fiji at world renown break called Cloudbreak. This should probably be a Part 1 episode so stay tuned for more. Song "Feel the Connection" by Justice James & is used by permission.

Oct 6, 2021

Ted takes us to a break in Point Loma, CA that has featured in another episode: Christmas in South Garbage. You'll enjoy hearing his journey from inland & land locked to West Coast & East Coast shredder! Music by Justice James, "Feel the Connection" used by permission.

Sep 29, 2021

New Jersey surfer and UNC Wilmington student, John Holda, takes us deep into a pit at Lido Beach on Long Island, New York. You'll love this wave story!!! Episode Sponsor: Aussie Island Surf Shop, Wilmington, NC. Music by Justice James "Feel the Connection" used by permission.

Sep 22, 2021

Meet Anna, a competitive horse rider that overcame injuries with a renewed focus on surfing. We learn how surfing brought a freedom to her life that she shares with others as a surf camp instructor.

Sep 17, 2021

We meet sponsored skater Seth Prevatte in this episode. Getting a later start at surfing, Seth found freedom in surfing that has refreshed his spirit and opened him up to new horizons. Thanks to Aussie Island Surf Shop of Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach for their sponsorship of this episode. Music "Feel the Connection" by Justice James, used by permission.

Sep 7, 2021

Meet beginner surfers Enrica, Kelsey and Kara AKA Surf Babes. Totally new to the sport of surfing and are stoked to learn more and progress! This episode is for everyone new to the sport. We hope to interview them in a year for Part 2 to see how things have progressed. Music "Feel the Connection" by Justice James. Used by permission.

Sep 2, 2021

We welcome Ryan to this episode as he shares his barrel ride at Dogmans in Rincon, PR. A Wilmington local, Ryan shares a passion for surfing as a craft or art form rather than just a hobby. With sponsors like Aussie Island Surf Shop, Action Surfboards and Dakine you'll enjoy hearing what he has to share about surfing & life! Special thanks to Aussie Island that sponsored this episode. Music by Justice James "Feel the Connection"

Aug 27, 2021

Saw Ta Blu takes us across the inlet to a well known East Coast wave factory. We also hear from photographer Delany Pardue as she shares with us about her best wave photo. Support My Wave by going to www.buymeacoffee.com/mywave Music: "Feel the Connection" by Justice James

Aug 12, 2021

We drop in with Craig at a monster set wave during the long board championship heat of ESA Easterns Jenette's Pier. The outcome of the wave? Well, you'll have to listen and find out! If you like what you've been hearing please consider supporting the work by buying me a coffee at www.buymeacoffee.com/mywave

Aug 3, 2021

We meet Alex on an adventure with his friend to El Salvador. He tells us of the most memorable session at K59 that was out of this world. Hope you enjoy. If you like what you've been hearing please consider supporting us at www.buymeacoffee.com/mywave

Jul 27, 2021

Well due to a cancellation & a creative moment the mic's got switched in this one as Simon interviews Kyle on his most memorable wave. Join Kyle as he takes us down the line on the left that he keeps on riding. If you have been enjoying what you've been hearing and would like to support the show, please visit www.buymeacoffee.com/mywave to do so

Jul 20, 2021

We meet Ellie & Cason, two Cali girls that regularly surf the cold waters North of San Francisco. Their love for surfing got started at a surf camp at Wrightsville Beach, NC. This episode sponsored by: PT by the Sea. www.ptbythesea.com If you like the podcast and would like to contribute please feel free to visit www.buymeacoffee.com/mywave and buy us a coffee

Jul 13, 2021

Meet Jacob, a big wave charger from Wilmington, NC. He has a super inspirational story to share as a surfer living with Cystic Fibrosis. Join us on his fight with CF as well his pursuit to push the boundaries and encourage others to do so as well. We go to mainland Mexico to a spot the locals let him surf but not give away the location. Rad story alert!!! If you like what we've been putting out and would like to support this podcast you can do so at www.buymeacoffee.com/mywave

Jul 8, 2021

We talk with Stone (rocking some sick chops) about his surfing adventures especially as a taller surfer. He takes us a few places sharing his love for surfing but we end up deep at S Turns on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. If you like what we've been putting out and would like to support us you can do so by going to www.buymeacoffee.com/mywave

Jun 29, 2021

You'll be glad you met Tony in this episode! Totally amazing story of someone that simply loves surfing and has taken "soul surfing" totally to the next level. If you like what you've been hearing please support My Wave Podcast at www.buymeacoffee.com/mywave

Jun 22, 2021

Bob takes us to a San Diego break in a walk through surfing history for a Christmas session to rival any gift one could open. Enjoy the story that begins in California in the mid 1960's.

Jun 15, 2021

Welcome back! In this episode we hear from Vinny Gallo on a recent trip scoring big waves in Wilderness. He also shares how he is getting into competitive surfing & how he scored his first sponsor!!! If you like what you're hearing and would like to help support the adventure please check out www.buymeacoffee.com/mywave and do what it says - buy me a coffee and support the show.

Jun 8, 2021

Join us as we talk with Gibbs Kramer about a hurricane session that will forever be etched in his mind. It was a session that comes just a few times in a surfers career. You'll also catch bonus waves with Gibbs in Nicaragua. If you are enjoying these episodes and would like to support what we are doing go to www.buymeacoffee.com/mywave and buy me a coffee.

Jun 1, 2021

It all came together for TJ at the Outer Banks. What happened on that day set in motion a love for surfing that cannot be denied.

May 25, 2021

Chris takes us to Central America where he relives an incredible week of fun surf with his family and friends. His wave was the last wave he rode on that trip but it's a wave he'll never forget & neither will his little brother!

May 18, 2021

Phil takes us up north on the east coast to a popular spot known for fun waves called Rye Rocks. This most memorable wave fires Phil up as it fired up his surfing career.

May 11, 2021

We think you'll enjoy our discussion with Amy in this episode. She lets us in on the good & bad of surfing by sharing four waves that have made an impact on her surfing career. If you like what your hearing & would like to support the work consider www.buymeacoffee.com/mywave

May 4, 2021

Ian from New Jersey takes us back to his High School days to a barrel ride witnessed by two buddies paddling back out! Super cool guy serving our nation in the US Army - Thanks for serving bro!!!

Apr 27, 2021

Carolina Beach & ESA competitive surfer, Isaiah takes us to Aguadilla, PR to a famous break called Wilderness where his wave was just what he needed but not the way you think.

Apr 20, 2021

Laura started surfing when she was a teenager and competed in competitions against the boys. She shares the wave that helps her when life gets crazy.

Apr 13, 2021

With hair still wet from an evening surf Laurel shares her experience with a crazy drag down on a big day at Mexico's left pealing point break La Saladita.

Apr 6, 2021

In this episode, Steven paddles us out on a big day at Rocky's on the North Shore. Get ready to drop into this amazing session at the most iconic surf places on earth.#surfing #surfpodcast #mywavepodcast

Mar 30, 2021

Cameron takes us on a trip to a South Carolina hotspot where he landed his first backside air and fires us up to get in the water and send it!

Mar 23, 2021

Matt, former professional surfer, from the Outer Banks of North Carolina, takes us into a wave that surprised him but made the most memorable wave of his life list. You will literally be in that wave with him as he describes what went down.

Mar 16, 2021

Theresa takes advantage of a break in jury duty and scores fun waves including her one wave. Enjoy this stoke of this latecomer to the surfing world and be inspired to get in the water.

Mar 16, 2021

Kai (the masked grom) shares his wave of his life from Surfers Beach, Puerto Rico. A competitive surfer from Carolina Beach shares east coast surf and his travel to the distant shores of India.

Mar 9, 2021

Gray takes us on a journey to a secret spot in New Hampshire on a huge day that made an incredible impact on him in more ways than one.

Mar 9, 2021

Jeff talks his most memorable wave at age 11 & talks of growing up in California & life now on the East Coast in North Carolina

Mar 2, 2021

Kyle's wave was not the biggest nor best wave he'd ever surf but a lot came together on that wave in that session that day that made a profound impact on his life.

Mar 2, 2021

We meet Reese on this episode and learn that while he's had much bigger and better waves, the wave that he'll always remember is the first wave he ever rode!

Mar 2, 2021

Kevin takes us to the Monster Hole and walks us through one epic session that included his most memorable wave.

Feb 24, 2021

Introducing My Wave Podcast: Surf interviews with everyday surfers of all levels discussing their most memorable wave. Listen, laugh & learn more about surfing with each episode as we explore their wave story and how it ties into their life story.