KookCast: Surf Education

Earning Respect from Surfers Oct 26, 2024

This week on KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Ev are chatting about respect and how to earn it from other surfers, especially the old heads and long time locals.

Timestamps:

(02:33) - How you show up to the beach
(05:29) - How you get in and out of the water
(07:42) - Check your pace
(10:12) - How you show up to the line-up
(11:38) - Surfing inside and wide
(13:41) - Smile !
(16:30) - Coach Ev’s story about following the rules
(18:37) - Coach Chris’ story about a friend who did not follow the rules

KookCast is brought to you by Coach Chris and Coach Evan of The Surf Continuum. Find unedited pre and unreleased episodes on their membership website: thesurfcontinuum.com

Sponsored by:

www.crookedsurf.com

Caught on Film! A Wicked Burn with Catharina Duval de Navarre Sep 30, 2024

This week on KookCast, Catherina Duval de Navarre jumps on a Zoom call with Coach Chris to share screens and talk us through a clip she shared of herself getting absolutely burned during a session of a lifetime.

If you're a member of thesurfcontinuum.com, be sure to login and watch it over there so you can see the clips we're discussing.

Time Stamps:

(03:10) - How Cat started surfing
(08:05) - The Crime
(21:30) - What could Cat have done?
(27:26) - Cat's Kooky story
(32:26) - Cat's wetsuit brand - Naluka

KookCast is brought to you by Coach Chris and Coach Evan of The Surf Continuum. Find unedited pre and unreleased episodes on through their membership website: thesurfcontinuum.com

Sponsored by:

www.crookedsurf.com

Surfing in Circles Sep 21, 2024

In this episode of KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Ev are talking about their approach to surfing, specifically speaking on the dynamic of how they move through the line-up.

Time Stamps:

(03:39) - The Surf Continuum and surfing in circles
(05:54) - Connection to your equipment
(06:35) - Staying on the move and in circular patterns
(07:53) - Circles, to spirals, to rhythm with the ocean.
(09:01) - Circumferences of circles
(09:56) - Seeing this principle in the micro and macro
(10:53) - Circular vs Linear surfing
(15:09) - Why surfing leashless helps you surf circles

KookCast is brought to you by Coach Chris and Coach Evan of The Surf Continuum. Find unedited pre and unreleased episodes on through their membership website: thesurfcontinuum.com

Sponsored by:

www.crookedsurf.com

Water Brother: The Sid Abruzzi Story Jul 25, 2024

This week on KookCast, Sid Abruzzi joins Coach Chris to discuss his new documentary with the Kinnane Brothers, Water Brother: The Sid Abruzzi Story. The world premier is July 26th at the Angelika Theater in NYC. Details for other premier locations below. Premier or not, make sure you watch this film. It was epic.

Asbury Park, NJ - August 8 House of Independents

Narragansett, RI - August 9 Narragansett Casino

New Smyrna, FL - August 17 FLA Surf Film Fest

Nantucket, MA - August 21 Dreamland Theater

Celebrating Hobie's 70th Anniversary - Part 2 Jun 04, 2024

This week on KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Ev got Adam Davenport back on the phone after he was dropped halfway through the first call with Kris Carlow in part one of this now two part series.

Time Stamps:

(01:41) - Adam’s family and beach life growing up
(03:47) - How Adam came to be a shaper
(06:47) - The basic foundation of a good longboard for novices
(08:41) - Mastering the importance of mastering the basics
(15:11) - Innovation vs. Tried and True
(18:31) - Elements of traditional design
(23:01) - Coach Chris’ Hobie story
(24:51) - Hobie Cat background from Adam
(26:43) - Coach Ev shows an old Hobie to Adam
(29:38) - Adam’s kooky story
(32:43) - Ordering a Hobie surfboard

KookCast is brought to you by Coach Chris and Coach Evan of The Surf Continuum. Find unedited pre and unreleased episodes on through their membership website: thesurfcontinuum.com

Sponsored by:

www.crookedsurf.com

Celebrating Hobie's 70th Anniversary - Part 1 May 16, 2024

This week on KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Evan are joined by Kris Carlow and Adam Davenport of Hobie Surfboards to celebrate the brands 70th anniversary. We're first introduced to them through their surfing background before Kris, the brand manager at Hobie, takes us through the life of Hobie Alter and how the Hobie brand came to be.

Next week in part 2, Adam describes his job of lead shaper and how we has a passion for preserving Hobie's standards and many of the traditional elements of surfboard building.

Time Stamps:

(02:23) - Kris Carlow’s Surf Background
(09:45) - Adam Davenport’s Background
(13:18) - Hobie Alter and the Hobie Brand history

KookCast is brought to you by Coach Chris and Coach Evan of The Surf Continuum. Find unedited pre and unreleased episodes on through their membership website: thesurfcontinuum.com

Sponsored by:

www.crookedsurf.com

Emma Bukowski of Nose Rider Surf Club Apr 29, 2024

Emma Bukowski, creator of Nose Rider Surf Club, joins Coach Chris to talk not only about her surfing journey, but the effort it took to reach the starting line of that journey.

Coming from Wisconsin, it might not have seemed like surfing was in the cards for Emma. Tune in to hear how Emma played her hand and now gets to live her dream. The discussion eventually turns a little more serious as we hear Emma's perspective on being a woman surfer and shares her worst experience while surfing.

Stick around to hear the one thing that gave her surf confidence a huge boost and how a homemade bathing suit that stayed in place during wipeouts was the start of her brand, Nose Rider Surf Club.

Time Stamps:

(02:13) - Emma’s surfing background
(10:30) - Being a woman in surfing
(14:06) - Her worst experience ever as a woman in the water
(34:45) - Emma’s confidence boosting challenge
(38:04) - Noserider Surf Club
(43:13) - Emma’s Kooky Story

KookCast is brought to you by Coach Chris and Coach Evan of The Surf Continuum. Find unedited pre and unreleased episodes on through their membership website: thesurfcontinuum.com

Sponsored by:

www.crookedsurf.com

2024 La Misión Surf Trip Recap Apr 19, 2024

This episode is a recap of the annual surf trips Coach Chris and Coach Ev organize to La Misión in Baja. It begins with an introduction from Coach Chris, moves into a discussion between him and Coach Ev debriefing on important takeaways and key lessons, and finishes with some clips drawn from the raw recordings of both group one and group two at our final dinner of the week.

Time Stamps:

(00:00) - Coach Chris' Introduction
(02:15) - Coach Chris and Coach Ev debrief
(39:57) - Audio clips from group one's last dinner
(43:06) - Audio clips from group two's last dinner

KookCast is brought to you by Coach Chris and Coach Evan of The Surf Continuum. Find unedited pre and unreleased episodes on through their membership website: thesurfcontinuum.com

Sponsored by:

www.crookedsurf.com

SHARK! with Erin LaVallee Mar 22, 2024

This week on KookCast, Erin LaVallee joins Coach Chris to share her story on fulfilling a lifelong dream to surf, the mistakes and successes on the journey, and of course her kooky story.

(01:58) - Intro to Erin
(08:25) - First Surfboard
(09:56) - First Boogie Session & Revelation
(16:08) - Background as a tattoo artist
(18:08) - Being a woman surfer, courage, and perseverance
(27:55) - Surf tripping to the East Coast
(30:57) - Erin’s Kooky Story

Alek Rockrise from The California Surf Academy Feb 12, 2024

This week on KookCast, Alek Rockrise joins Coach Chris to talk surf education, sharing your surf knowledge, and the personal battles that come with it. Thank you to our sponsor Crooked Wetsuits for helping us stay warm in the water.

Episode timestamps:

(02:01) - Alek’s surfing background
(07:15) - The grom mentality
(08:49) - Teaching “how to read waves”
(13:06) - Surf etiquette
(16:08) - How we learned to surf
(18:58) - Paddling technique
(24:15) - Catching waves
(27:25) - Why do surfers hate instructors/student surfers?
(37:45) - The importance of surf history
(41:02) - Surfboard talk
(57:00) - The California Surf Academy
(59:20) - Alek’s kooky story
(1:03:54) - Alek asks a personal question

Episode links:

The California Surf Academy - Website

Alek's personal instagram - @arockrise

The California Surf Academy instagram - @thecaliforniasurfacademy

7 Pillars of The Surf Continuum Jan 28, 2024

In this episode, Coach Chris and Coach Evan are sitting down to discuss 7 pillars upon which they've built their brand of surf education on. Head over to the membership site and check out the video version of this episode to see pillar #8, which they forgot to include in this recording.

(02:04) - What makes surfing special
(03:31) - #1. No touching, stabilizing, or pushing students
(08:39) - #2. Fundamentals are the foundation
(10:27) - #3. Good surfing is simple
(12:03) - #4. Create Space
(17:53) - #5. Unconditional surfing
(20:17) - #6. Slow is fast (link to deeper discussion about this topic)
(23:43) - #7 - The joy is in the journey
(26:46) - Members Bonus #8

Blame it on the Boogie Board Jan 13, 2024

Coach Chris and Coach Ev are taking you back to the boogie board! One of the most overlooked crafts in helping beginner surfers progress is the boogie board, and in this episode we're telling you a few reasons why.

(01:28) Come to La Misión with us (email: info@thesurfcontinuum.com)
(01:49) Why Coach Chris gets self conscious about the boogie episodes
(03:15) Why the "grom mentality" is so important
(05:16) The Values of the Boogie: Timing: Getting Through Waves
(11:12) The Values of the Boogie: Catching Waves
(14:08) The Values of the Boogie: Setting Your Rail
(19:02) The Values of the Boogie: Paddling
(20:16) The Values of the Boogie: Release, Corking & Sitting Up
(24:54) The Values of the Boogie: Getting Your Feet off the Bottom
(27:29) The Values of the Boogie: Getting Your First Tube
(28:52) The hardest aspect of this episode

Paddling Somewhere? Follow the North Star with Rob Case Jan 05, 2024

FINALLY! Rob Case has entered the chat. With KookCast over 200 episodes in, it's safe to say this episode is late.

Rob is a paddle technique coach and one of our personal favorite surfers to talk shop with. Check out his website, subscribed to his newsletter, and see the timestamps below to find key moments in our chat together.

https://www.surfingpaddling.com/

(01:08) - How I discovered Rob
(06:21) - Moving the needle: New board vs Fundamentals
(08:23) - The importance of technique
(14:17) - Corking technique
(22:00) - Finding the sweet spot = control
(30:31) - Personal feelings towards copy cats
(40:10) - At home workouts & training for paddling
(49:37) - How to learn more with Rob
(53:26) - Optimizing your surf energy
(1:02:04) - Rob’s kooky story

Catching Up with Matt Warshaw Dec 12, 2023

This week on KookCast, we're happy to have Matt Warshaw back on the show. The premier historian and archivist of surfing, the value of this man's work isn't lost on us, and it shouldn't be lost on you either!

Subscribe to the Encyclopedia of Surfing and consider making a donation to make help make sure Matt continues his good work.

Here's a link to The New Yorker article we discuss at the beginning of the episode:

"Can't Tell an A-frame from a Poo Stance? Try the Encyclopedia of Surfing"

Wetsuit Care & Kookery Nov 28, 2023

It's in the title! Take care of that thing and don't be a wetsuit kook!

Booking spots on our La Misión surf trip 2024. E-mail us: info@thesurfcontinuum.com to learn more.

In Deep with Matt George Nov 13, 2023

Coach Chris sits down with Matt George to discuss his book In Deep, a highly recommended read, which is a compilation of his life's work as a surf writer and journalist. The book covers some serious ground in the surf world, but it's only on KookCast you'll get to hear some of the insights you won't find anywhere else.

Watch our video call with extra content on TSC membership site: https://thesurfcontinuum.com/podcast-videos/interview-with-matt-george/

Buy the book: https://www.diangelopublications.com/shop/p/in-deep

Becoming a More Assertive Surfer Oct 28, 2023

This week on KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Ev are discussing a surfer characteristic you should develop, but exercise wisdom with how you wield it.

Creating Time Sep 24, 2023

Do you feel like "it all happens so fast" ? When taking off, or while surfing and suddenly realizing there's a person in your way ? In this episode, Coach Chris and Coach Evan are speaking on a few ways to create time and feel more at ease with the things you need to do in the line-up.

10 Surfer Instincts You Must Cultivate Jul 29, 2023

This week on KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Ev are discussing 10 surfer instincts that separate the experienced surfers from the rest of the pack.

Do You Catch Waves or Do They Catch You? Jul 20, 2023

This week on KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Evan are discussing the difference between surfers who paddle hard to catch waves and surfers who slide effortlessly into wave after wave.

Position, Position, Position Jul 06, 2023

This week on KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Ev are discussing three of the most important aspects to catching waves. Position, position, position.

How to Improve Your Surfing...Other Than Surfing. Jun 03, 2023

This week on KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Ev are exploring a topic intern Sophie brought to the table.

The Unwritten Rules of Surfing: Part 2 May 23, 2023

Following up on last week's episode, Coach Chris and Coach Ev are back with the second half of their list on the unwritten rules of surfing. Tune in and listen up.

The Unwritten Rules of Surfing: Part 1 May 19, 2023

Surfing is unique in the way that a lot of the educational process and lessons learned are unwritten. You figure it out as you go, make mistakes you don't realize are mistakes only to be corrected by an elder. In this episode, Coach Chris and Coach Ev are listing off a bunch of those unspoken and unwritten rules of surfing they can think of.

No Leg Rope, No Surf May 08, 2023

This week on KookCast, intern Sophie is on the line with this week's episode que'd up for Coach Chris and Coach Ev regarding the recent headlines from Byron Bay, "leash-less surfing is illegal". Let's talk more about that.

Three Kooky Things You Can Stop Doing Now Apr 25, 2023

This week on KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Ev are hitting you with a list of three kooky things you can stop doing today.

2 Things Holding Beginner Surfers Back Apr 14, 2023

This week on KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Ev are talking about 2 things that hold beginners back in their surfing.

Vamos a El Chante with Fernando Navarro Apr 04, 2023

This week on KookCast, Fernando Navarro owner of El Chante Surf House joins Coach Chris on a washed up log on Playa Hermosa to talk about his story building his vision for El Chante Surf House, how he learned to surf, and of course his kooky story among other things. Close your eyes and be there on the beach, in the shade of the palm trees with us.

El Chante Surf House website

El Chante Surf House instagram

The Surf Continuum

Catch Waves Better: Don't Turn Your Back to the Ocean Mar 30, 2023

Even non-surfers have heard these wise words: "don't turn your back to the ocean", but in this week's episode Coach Chris and Coach Evan are putting their own spin on that advice and it has to do with catching waves. Tune in to hear how you can catch more waves with proficiency by not turning your back to the sea.

La Misión Surf Trip Recap Mar 22, 2023

This week on KookCast, Coach Chris, Coach Ev, and a group of students who joined them on this years La Misión surf trip are recording and remembering another massively successful surf trip to Baja, California.

How to Deal with Snobby Groms Mar 14, 2023

This week on KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Ev offer some words of advice and encouragement to a young surfer who is getting hassled by some of the local groms. This might be one of those things everyone is going to deal with at least once in their life, and you can either let it beat you down, or make you a stronger person.

The Delusional Surfer's Guide to Reality Jan 17, 2023

This week on KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Ev are talking about some of the common ways beginner surfers delude themselves and aim to help those lost souls find their way back to a realistic path to better surfing.

New Year, New Yeeew! Jan 03, 2023

Happy 2023. In this episode Coach Chris and Coach Ev are talking about the number one way (that's probably also the most overlooked way) to improve yourself as a surfer. Yeew !

The Art of Missing Waves Dec 20, 2022

This week on KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Ev are diving a little deeper into a concept that came up in the last episode in regards to having good style.

Head to https://thesurfcontinuum.com/longevity for a look at our latest project !

Do You Have Good Style? Dec 07, 2022

Style is a common topic in surf conversation. We all want to have good style. This week on KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Ev are talking about some of the lesser considered ways of exhibiting good style.

Regaining Confidence After Injuries Nov 30, 2022

This week on KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Ev are briefly recapping a member's question they answered in detail on the membership site. The full and in-depth video can be found here on the membership site.

Controlling Wipeouts? YES! How to Wipeout Less Nov 11, 2022

Controlling your wipeout? Isn't that an oxymoron? How can you control a wipeout, if wiping out is losing control? In this episode we're discussing a recent member video we created on this very topic, where Coach Ev grabs his board in the middle of a wipeout and salvages what's left. Check it out here!

What's a Good Beginner Board? Oct 25, 2022

This week on KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Ev are discussing their take on what makes a good beginner board. No, they aren't giving specific dimensions or favorite brands. Rather, they're drawing on their years of experience teaching to give you some food for thought on picking the right beginner board.

New on the membership site is two answer videos to some member questions that came through regarding paddling fitness and duck diving.

The Keys to Unlocking a Righteous Finish Oct 19, 2022

Coach Chris and Coach Ev just finished evaluating a few waves, specifically the finishes, of themselves and their students for a new video on the membership site which was inspired by a question from one of the members.

This episode is the continued inspiration of the topic on controlling the end of your ride with a kick-out or dismount in order to be a better surfer.

3 Ways To Be a Better Surfer Oct 12, 2022

This week on KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Ev are back to their coaching style episodes! This episode was inspired by a video analysis we recorded of our friend John surfing. You can find that video on the membership site at: https://thesurfcontinuum.com/video-lessons/3-ways-to-be-a-better-surfer/

Scrub It Kook! with Chase, Jenna, & Nalu Menen Oct 04, 2022

It's been said a family that surfs together, stays together. If you don't believe it, please tune into the the Menen's to prove it. If a board to the head can't break them apart, nothing will. In this episode of KookCast, Chase and Jenna are sharing a story about one of their first surf dates. Bonus alert, their 3 year old has a story of her own to share and a couple choice words for Uncle Coach Ev.

Hurricane Fiona Recap Sep 27, 2022

Not that any episodes of KookCast could be considered "formal", this is one of those especially informal episodes where the coaches are just rapping about a recent swell event. In this case, it's Hurricane Fiona.

Twozy Doozy with Brother Chase Menen Sep 21, 2022

A guest so close yet so far, Brother Chase has long known he's been requested to make his voice heard on KookCast. The day has finally come and in this episode 204, he tells the story of how he lost his board far from home at a heavy beach break and called upon his brother, Coach Evan to help him get in. When things don't go well, Plan B is executed and we all come away with a valuable lesson.

How Not to Splat with Chris Palmer Sep 09, 2022

This week on KookCast, Coach Ev's got long time friend Chris Palmer on the show and they're talking about the value of riding bigger boards, how not to splat with your board when you're amping on the surf and running down the beach, and the consequences of paddling past the pack to pick off waves from the top. After we hear from Chris P., Coach Ev and Coach Chris reflect on the recording.

Turns Out The Kook Was Me! with Phil Martone Aug 30, 2022

This week on Kookcast, the big grom Phil is telling his kooky story about how making an assumption about another surfer got him into a bit of hot water, or perhaps we should call it rocky water. Tune in and hear Phil tell his story about how he learned the hard and hilarious way not to write another surfer off when you're taking off on a wave.

Just Because You Can, Doesn't Mean You Should Aug 17, 2022

This week on KookCast we have three reasons why you should NOT catch a wave. What the hell kind of surf podcast gives you three reasons not to catch a wave? Tune in and find out.

What Makes a Soul Surfer? Aug 11, 2022

In this episode, Coach Chris and Coach Ev are discussing their favorite qualities of a soul surfer.

Catching Waves: Head Up or Down Aug 02, 2022

This week on KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Evan are discussing your head and whether it should be up or down while you're catching a wave, and the reasons they feel the way they do.

Learning Through Play with Johanly "Jojo" Sepulveda Jul 26, 2022

In this episode, Coach Chris and Coach Ev are sitting down with good friend Jojo to talk about growth, teaching, and learning through play.

How to Improve Your Pop-Up Jul 19, 2022

This week on KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Evan are discussing the pop-up and a perhaps surprising way you can improve it.

Keeping it Real Jul 13, 2022

Almost every episode of KookCast for the past 4 years has been focused on surf topics, whether Coach Chris and Coach Ev discuss one together, or with a visiting guest...this week the boys are releasing a personal episode that shares with you some of the recent developments that have taken place in their lives. Skip this one if you're looking for surf talk, this is a real and personal one.

Coach Ev Making Big Claims... Jun 08, 2022

This week on KookCast, Coach Ev is sharing with us a story about a wave he just caught the other day out front at La Misión that he's claiming is a top 5, best wave he ever caught in his entire life. Let's hear it.

Sunburnt & Salty with Cait Lawson May 31, 2022

Cait Lawson is the kind of lady surfer you want to be following as you make your way on your surfing journey. A committed and lifelong surfer, she can't help but drop all kinds of valuable knowledge for us to pick up on as we listen along. Enjoy this week's episode, and check out her website, www.sunburntandsalty.com

How To Stay in the Pocket May 24, 2022

No matter how you ride waves, the pocket is what we're all chasing. Whether you're on a surfboard, boogie board, or no board at all, the essence of surfing is the lift and drive you get from staying in the pocket your entire ride. That's why this week on the show, Coach Chris and Coach Ev are talking all about the pocket, and how to stay in it.

Getting Kooky with Crooked Wetsuits May 17, 2022

Well there's a first for everything, and this week Coach Chris and Coach Ev hosted their first five way call between themselves and the dudes over at Crooked wetsuits. Catch up with one of the newest wetsuit brands to the North East coast and after these guys win your hearts over, go check out their website at crookedsurf.com to order yourself a freshie.

How I Met Your Coach May 10, 2022

It's nearly a decade since Coach Chris and Coach Ev met each other surfing out in Montauk, NY. It was no ordinary session either. This was a day-of-days type of swell and guess who was there to meet it ? That's right, your two coaches. And that's when they met each other too.

Surf Lessons vs. Surf Coaching: What's the Difference? May 03, 2022

This week on KookCast, the boys are talking about the differences between The Surf Continuum and all the other surf schools out there and why they cringe to call their work "surf lessons".

Coach Chris Tours Bird's Surf Shed (with Bird) Apr 26, 2022

Guess the title pretty much covers it! Members of The Surf Continuum . com can login to watch the video version of this episode. Be sure to watch the last 20 mins or so for the board shed tour with Bird.

Baja Surf Trip Reflections Apr 23, 2022

This week on KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Ev are taking a few minutes to recap their Spring surf trip to Northern Baja with a group of students. As much as KookCast is a place for listeners to consider ways to improve their surfing, your coaches think of it as a place to reflect on ways to improve their coaching. We're on this journey together.

What is a Kook? Apr 15, 2022

This week on KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Evan are talking about kooks! Like what it means to be a kook, types of kooks, and whether it's an avoidable title, or something that we all embody to some extent or another.

3 Ways to Shift Your Mindset About Onshore Wind Apr 05, 2022

Most people hate it. Onshore wind is often considered synonymous with poor conditions. But this week on KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Evan have 3 points to make about why you should be shifting your mindset from "this sucks" to "this is great! when the onshore wind blows.

Controlling Your Take-Off Mar 28, 2022

This week on KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Evan are exploring a very small moment in surfing. The moment we're all working on doing more times and executing better. That moment is your take-off into a wave. Tune in and join us as we explore the way we should be working on controlling it so we can be proficient and stylish surfers that drop into all kinds of waves with confidence and certainty.

Surfing Fundamentals 101 Mar 22, 2022

We talk a lot about "surfing fundamentals" in all of our episodes, and while you could probably piece it all together and figure out what they are on your own, we're gonna save you the trouble and do a general overview of each one of The Surf Continuum's surfing fundamentals. Without these pillars, you're just a person with a surfboard, so let's get to it!

Here's the link mentioned in the intro:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-ukrainian-women-children

We're Not Your Cheerleaders, We're Your Coach Mar 15, 2022

It's not to say that we don't encourage and applaud our students when it's called for, but the value we strive to bring goes much deeper than praises or a pat on the back. In this episode Coach Chris and Coach Ev discussing that distinguishment.

https://thesurfcontinuum.com

Pilot or Passenger? Mar 08, 2022

This week on KookCast, Coach Chris is talking to Coach Evan about a phrase that came to mind while trying to explain to a student what element was missing from their practice. Hint: it wasn't a skill, or a physical action. At the conclusion, you'll have a new question to ask yourself about your approach to surfing. For the people that struggle with this subject, a shift in mindset will make a world of a difference.

Staying in Rhythm with Scott Napier Mar 01, 2022

This week on KookCast, top student Scott Napier stayed up late to record an episode with Coach Chris and Coach Evan. We continued a discussion we were having the whole trip around the theme of staying in rhythm. Scott identified three of the major things that hinder the rhythm of a surf session and we spend a little time talking about those things, what you can do to change them, and what parts you can't change and therefore need to simply accept as part of the surfing journey.

La Misión Student Surf Trip Recap Feb 21, 2022

This week, Coach Chris and Coach Ev are reflecting on their recent student surf trip to La Misión. We all had such an epic time and because we had to turn away so many people after the trip filled up, we're going again from April 5th - April 12th, 2022 ! Make sure you're on our mailing list (thesurfcontinuum.com) to get all the info later this week (the week of the 21st in February).

Founder of Surf with Amigas: Holly Beck Feb 08, 2022

There's nothing better than a genuine, outspoken, and honest guest for a podcast, and that's exactly what Holly Beck brings to this episode. She has no problem with real talk and what you get from that is a plain look at her life and thoughts with a lot of insights that will help you think of yourself and your growth in a new light.

Jar of Clay with James Blotiau Feb 01, 2022

A first ever type of episode, this week Coach Chris has a family member on the show--his younger brother James. Together they remember stories from their childhood on the beach all the way through the more recent years while also catching up with what James is doing in his life now.

Join the Team Jan 18, 2022

This week's episode on KookCast was a dud. Total cringe. So we didn't release it...formally that is. Tune in to learn how you can still hear it, and find a whole bunch of other cool stuff we're working on too.

Revisiting Reno Abellira Jan 11, 2022

This week on KookCast we're going way back in the KookCast archive to bring you one of our top favorite episodes. Episode 45 with Reno Abellira. Join us as we re-listen to this absolute gem with Hawaiian legend Reno Abellira and make sure you stick around to hear the conclusion of his story about the 1974 Smirnoff Pro.

6 Qualities of a Good Surfer Jan 04, 2022

How good a surfer may be is almost always judged based on how they ride waves. Well Coach Chris and Coach Evan are here to fill you in on a couple of the true qualities of a good surfer, and chances are if you posses all 6 you probably ride waves pretty well too!

Automatic Kook Dec 28, 2021

We're all about helping you be a little less kooky, and that's why for the last episode of 2021 we bringing you our "automatic kook" list. These are the things that make you a kook. No, it's not a temporary mistake that recover from in a minute. It's a title you'll wear until you change your ways ! Tune in this week to learn about a few things you should absolutely, positively not be doing in your daily surfing life.

Beyond the Surface with Emi Koch Dec 21, 2021

The lovely Emi Koch joins Coach Chris on KookCast this week to talk about her non-profit organization Beyond the Surface, traveling around the world, and of course surfing.

How to Gain Confidence in Your Surfing Dec 14, 2021

We get it. Surfing can be intimidating. Even a small wave can give you a beat down, and the local crowd can get aggro. This week on KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Evan has some tips to help you build your confidence in surfing which translates to confidence in life too.

Man vs. Machine with Matt Warshaw Dec 07, 2021

The man behind the Encyclopedia of Surfing (https://eos.surf) joins Coach Chris for his second episode ever on KookCast to discuss the unique relationship surfers have with their surfboards compared to other athletes and their equipment, machine made surfboards, machine made waves, favorite surfers...the list goes on.

Make sure you are a subscriber to the website of the Encyclopedia of Surfing, and consider donating to help Matt continue his important work of protecting, preserving, and presenting surf history and culture.

3 Ways Offshore Wind Makes Catching Waves Harder Nov 30, 2021

Ahhh, offshore wind. It's a beautiful thing for waves. Except this week your favorite surf coaches are talking about RIPPING offshore wind and the three ways it keeps you from catching waves. Bet you can guess the first way, but what about the other two consequences of ripping offshore wind?

Bonus Episode: Boom Recap Nov 23, 2021

This week's release was supposed to be another typical episode with your favorite surf coaches, Coach Chris and Coach Ev, but Coach Chris got so carried away talking about his recent trip to The Boom in Nicaragua that there was no time left to record their planned episode...So call it a bonus and release it anyway ! Head over to thesurfcontinuum.com/theboom to see some pics !

Bienvenidos a Chancletas with Shay O'Brien Nov 17, 2021

A deep and honest look into the heart and soul of Shay O'Brien, pioneer and discoverer of The Boom and the founder of Chancletas in Northern Nicaragua.

Yellow Card: 3 Surfing Penalties to Avoid Nov 09, 2021

You might be tuning in because you're a loyal listener, or because you got yourself a yellow card. Listen to this episode to learn how to be a surfer that is respected by even the most seasoned vets.

3 Tips to Help Your Backside Surfing Oct 26, 2021

This week on KookCast the boys have taken a suggestion to record an episode on tips and ways to improve your backhand approach.

Bonus Episode: Cole's Happy Place Oct 19, 2021

Unplanned, unofficial, but with tape rolling this quick episode is pulled from the beginning of a recording with a guest that was afterwards cut out. There's a vibe though. That totally natural feel you only get from something that was never intended for release. The way you speak when you think no one will ever hear it...

A Kook's Journal with Holly Hinsenkamp Sep 28, 2021

This week on Kookcast, Coach Chris is having a chat with Holly Hinsenkamp aka @akooksjournal to talk about her summer project, which was to surf 100 days in a row and to document and upload a video of each day.

Surf Senses: Part 3 Sep 21, 2021

The last of a 3 part series on your surf senses, this week Coach Chris and Coach Evan are talking about vibes.

Bonus Episode: Hurricane Larry Recap Sep 16, 2021

Coach Chris and Coach Evan sat down for one last in-person recording together (until winter) to recap the Hurricane Larry swell that peaked on the North East coast on Friday September 10th. Photos of the swell can be found at: thesurfcontinuum.com/hurricanelarry

Surf Senses: Part 2 Sep 14, 2021

Up next on KookCast, Coach Chris and Coach Evan are working through a series called "Surf Senses". This week we're talking about your voice. Let's talk about how you need to use it.

Surf Senses: Part 1 Sep 07, 2021

This week on KookCast the boys are starting a series called "Surf Senses". Up first, your eyes. Let's talk about how you need to use them.

Predicting Side Currents Aug 31, 2021

A member recently wrote in through the membership site to submit a question about side currents aka sweep. A sweeping current down the beach is the result of one or more conditions that cause them, and in this episode Coach Chris and Coach Evan discuss those conditions and how to manage them when you surf.

Board Control: Prone Turn vs. Sitting Turn Aug 24, 2021

This week on the show the boys are talking about the most basic two turns you need to have in your bag of tricks...the kind of turns that happen before you're surfing.

How To Get Your Boogie On Aug 19, 2021

The boys talk a lot about how growing up and playing in the shore break with boogie boards was an important foundation for their surfing journey. In this episode they go into further detail on how and why the boogie board can play such a vital role in your surfing.

The Best Way to Improve as a Surfer Aug 10, 2021

The best way to improve as a surfer is one of the most overlooked parts of your surfing. Can you guess what it is? Coach Chris and Coach Ev are constantly working on this fundamental skill with all of their students whether beginner or advanced. This is a reminder...don't forget to keep working on this skill and watch the entire picture of your surfing improve.

The Worst Condition for Surfing Jul 27, 2021

Can anyone guess it? What does Coach Chris and Coach Evan think the worst condition in surfing is? Onshore wind? High tide? Low tide?? Take a stab and then tune in to see if you're right, you might be surprised what the boys think the worst condition in surfing is (and conversely, what that makes the best condition).

The Power of the Press-Up Posture Jul 13, 2021

One thing Coach Chris and Coach Ev will never let you forget is the importance of your fundamental skills. In this episode they're covering the press-up posture, and the two crucial moments in surfing where it must be done well.

34 Ways to Avoid Being a Major Kook Jun 29, 2021

We got a great summer list for ya this week rippers! 34 ways to avoid being a major kook is a big list we made of some of the ways we see people kooking it at the beach and in the water. Let's get ready for the season and keep it clean, keep it tight, and stay safe this summer.

The Philo-Surfer: Dion Mattison of Conatus Surf Club Jun 22, 2021

This week on the show, Dion Mattison is our guest and he'll have you reconsidering any stereotype you may have of surfers being simple or shallow...this dude is deep, and he has a lot of thought provoking insights for you. He was a big influence on the methods and philosophies of The Surf Continuum when it was being manifested from idea to reality and for that we will always hold Dion in our highest regards and respect.

Fight to Stay Conscious Jun 16, 2021

This week on KookCast, the boys are talking about keeping your eyes on the prize...with your mind. Fighting to stay conscious speaks to the fact that when you go out surfing, it's pretty easy to get lost in bliss. But if we want to continue improving, we need to find a way to keep our mind focused and working towards the goals we have for ourselves.

Lazy Surfer with Nick Peterson Jun 08, 2021

This week, Nick Peterson joins Coach Chris to talk about his app, Lazy Surfer. It's an AI powered surf log that you can use to log all the info from a surf session. You give the session a rating and over time it learns your preferences! Crazy. But even without the AI aspect, this is a great tool just for the sake of collecting info from your sessions and beginning to learn how certain swell and condition characteristics ultimately unfold at your local surf spot.

Check it out https://lazysurfer.app/

What is "Trim"? Jun 01, 2021

Coach Chris and Coach Ev are talking all about trim, and it's one of those topics thats tough to discuss because its so subtly pervasive in surfing, but mostly only discussed as it pertains to how you ride a wave. Well your favorite coaches are here to let you know that trim is an ever present concept and the more aware of it you are, the more sensitive of a surfer you can train yourself to be.

Creating Space May 25, 2021

This week on KookCast, the boys are talking about a few strategies (and reasons) for creating space in the line-up.

The Things We Do for Surfing with Kalani Robb May 18, 2021

Whoa...Kalani Robb on KookCast?! YES! The grom of the momentum generation joins Coach Chris on the show and Coach Chris doesn't turn into a star struck kooky mess at all, no not one bit. Can you tell that's a lie? Also, get ready for some new content on the membership site. Coming very soon, your favorite surf coaches will be releasing the Zoom video recordings of their Kookcast sessions on the member site! Make sure you're all joined and your membership is in good standing so you can check out all that unedited, kooky goodness.

Captain Kook & The Kid: EPIC Session Recap May 12, 2021

This week on KookCast we got Coach Ev and Uncle Freestyle recapping an epic session they scored at the peak of the biggest South swell of the season. Tune in to hear how these two scored some epic waves and some heavy beat downs!

Support for KookCast: https://thesurfcontinuum.com/signup/

Picking Your First Surfboard May 04, 2021

This week on KookCast Coach Chris and Coach Evan are discussing some of their thoughts on choosing your first surfboard. Obviously everyone would prefer a straightforward, "this is the best surfboard" kind of answer, unfortunately it's not that simple and CC and CE aren't going to shield you from that truth.

Be Willing to Fall Apr 28, 2021

Coach Chris and Coach Evan have a quick one for you this week, discussing an important concept that is imperative to your growth as a surfer. If you feel like you've been on plateau with your progression, then you need this episode.

Nose Dives: Causes & Solutions Apr 20, 2021

This week on the show, Coach Chris and Coach Evan are discussing one of the bigger beginner obstacles, pearling aka nose diving. There's a number of things that can cause a nose dive to occur, and in this episode you'll learn about those causes, but more importantly you'll learn how to resolve them.

Bonus Episode: Post Recording with Peter Townend Apr 13, 2021

No matter how you try to capture the best stuff, it always seems the best content happens when the recorder is off. This week we have some bonus content from when we thought the recorder was off, but Coach Evan had secretly turned it back on