Saltwater Season

In this episode of Saltwater Season, host Mikey shares three unforgettable surf stories that blend myth, memory, and raw ocean power.

From the ghostly waters of a NorCal reef break to a legendary ride during a Hawaiian tsunami, to a personal brush with silence and something sacred in Baja, these are the tales that live beyond the foam.

Whether you’re a lifelong surfer or just stoked on ocean adventure, this is a deep dive into the ...

What happens when the waves don’t feel the same because your body doesn’t either?

In this heartfelt episode of Saltwater Season, host Mikey explores what it means to navigate surfing through injury, aging, and shifting identity.

From torn shoulders to longboard comebacks, from performance culture to soul sessions, this is real talk for surfers at any stage of life.

Whether you’re recovering, recalibrating, or just surfing differ...

In this reflective episode of Saltwater Season, host Mikey dives deep into what it really means to be a soul surfer in today's performance-driven, social media-saturated surf culture.

From the roots of 1960s spiritual surf philosophy to modern-day sessions without cameras or crowds, Mikey explores whether the spirit of surfing still lives on and where we can still find it.

This isn’t just about waves. It’s about authentic surf cul...

Surfboards aren't just equipment: they're reflections. Of us. Of our history. Of how we move through the water and the world.

In this episode of Saltwater Season, we trace the evolution of surfboard design: from ancient Hawaiian alaia carved from ironwood to today’s ultra-light epoxy blades.

Along the way, host Mikey explores how every board shape, material, and curve tells a deeper story: about culture, identity, innovation, and ...

In this soul-stirring episode of Saltwater Season, we head straight into the heart of what big-wave surfing teaches us about fear, flow, control, and surrender.

From towering sets in Nazaré to unseen reef breaks off remote coastlines, host Mikey dives into the raw, often silent lessons that only the ocean can teach.

What happens when you’re beneath the lip, when the wave is bigger than you, faster than you, and there’s no turning ...

In this soulful episode of Saltwater Season, host Mikey explores the mindful rituals, breathwork techniques, and ocean-based habits that ground surfers, swimmers, and water athletes before they ever catch a wave.

From sunrise paddle-outs and pre-surf meditations to the spiritual mindset of seasoned wave riders, Mikey dives deep into the practices that connect body, mind, and sea.

Whether you’re a lifelong surfer, open-water swimme...

Why do surfers, divers, sailors, and watermen always return to the ocean—even after wipeouts, injuries, or near-drownings?

In this soul-stirring episode of Saltwater Season, host Mikey explores the deep, unshakable pull of the sea. From cold surf sessions in the Pacific Northwest to glassy sunrise paddles, this is a love letter to the saltwater lifestyle—the quiet addiction to tide, breath, and rhythm.

Whether you’re chasing waves,...