Joel Timmons on Surfing, Songwriting, and Soulful Journeys
If you’ve ever found yourself seeking balance between creativity and passion, or wondering how to turn life's challenges into powerful art, this episode is your invitation to explore that path. Joel Timmons, musician and lifelong surfer, shares how his emotional songwriting and connection to the ocean fuel each other—and how vulnerability, self-work, and rhythm tie it all together.
Discover the deeply personal story behind Joel’s standout track “Say It To My Face” and the emotional reconciliation that followed.
Learn how Joel’s journey from coastal South Carolina to Nashville—and back again—influenced the sound and soul of his new album.
Find out why both music and surfing are lifelong pursuits of flow, mastery, and humble progression—whether you're in the studio or in the lineup.
Tap play now to hear Joel’s heartfelt journey through music, surf, recovery, and rediscovery—and why he’d pick a surfboard over a guitar if he had to choose.
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Episode music: “Say it to my face” - Joel Timmons
Transcript:
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