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Beyond the Ocean is an interview series exploring the intersection of technology and surfing, especially surf parks. We speak to industry insiders, investors, technology leaders, and surfing legends about their experiences in and beyond the ocean
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Signup to Generate a PitchBeyond the Ocean is an interview series exploring the intersection of technology and surfing, especially surf parks. We speak to industry insiders, investors, technology leaders, and surfing legends about their experiences in and beyond the ocean
Beyond the Ocean is hosted by Surf Park Central. The show has published 22 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Beyond the Ocean #21: How Do Surf Parks Get Financed?" (13 July 2026, 54 minutes), "Beyond the Ocean #20 - Making Waves: The Story Behind Atlantic Park, America’s First Urban Surf Park" (22 June 2026, 59 minutes), and "Beyond the Ocean #19 - Seán Young" (18 December 2022, 50 minutes).
Beyond the Ocean publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 47 minutes across 22 episodes.
Booking probability for Beyond the Ocean is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Beyond the Ocean requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Beyond the Ocean's contact route on record: verified email.
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Surf Park Central hosts Beyond the Ocean, a leisure podcast with 22 episodes published.
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Episode #2
Surf Park Summit 2025 addressed this pain point with a panel titled “Funding the Dream: How Developers are Financing Surf Parks.” Using a hypothetical $100 million surf park as a baseline, moderator Orion Corcilius...
Episode #1
In this special Surf Park Summit session, the team behind Atlantic Park Surf pulls back the curtain on one of the most ambitious surf park developments ever attempted. Located in the heart of Virginia Beach and backed...
Episode #19
Wavegarden is a leader in the surf park space, with multiple facilities currently open and operating with dozens more in the works. Seán Young, Wavegarden’s Head of Development Projects, joins episode 19 of Beyond the...
Episode #18
In an honest conversation about finances, costs, and other factors in making surf parks a reality, we hear from Ryder Thomas with Pro Swell in episode 18 of Beyond the Ocean. Thomas shares what makes surf parks jump...
Episode #17
In the 17th episode of Beyond the Ocean, we hear from Kristina Chang, president of Westlake Wave Co. Kristina and her team work to be the leaders when it comes to creating waves for any surfer, with an emphasis on...
Episode #16
Beyond the Ocean returns with Episode 16 with Bruce Quay, the COO of Aquatic Development Group (ADG), the team behind EpicSurf. Quay discusses the path that led him to become COO of a water park design and wave...
Episode #15
In this very special episode, we’re joined by co-host and Co-Founder of Surf Park Central, Dr. Jess Ponting. Jess is also a Professor of Sustainable Surf Tourism at San Diego State, and the Co-Founder of Stoke, a...
Episode #14
On this episode of the Beyond the Ocean podcast we’re joined by Damon Tudor. Damon is the CEO of URBNSURF and joined the business at the start of 2019. Having successfully led the completion and launch of URBNSURF...
Episode #13
On this episode of the Beyond the Ocean podcast we’re joined by Matthew Hyslop, Associate Director of the Destination Consulting Group at Colliers, one of the world’s largest commercial real estate firms. Matthew helps...
Episode #12
On this episode of the Beyond the Ocean podcast we’re joined by surfing legend, former world champion, environmentalist, and motivational speaker Shaun Tomson. The keynote speaker of Surf Park Summit 2021, Shaun Tomson...
Episode #10
We’re back with Beyond the Ocean podcast with Sunshine Makarow, a former member of the US Surf Team, WSA Women’s West Coast Champion, and Founder of Surf Life for Women magazine. Sunshine sits down with host, Chris...
Episode #9
On this episode of Beyond the Ocean we are joined by Fred Hemmings, a living surfing legend deemed the "Father of Professional Surfing" and co-founder of the World Surf League. Fred and Beyond the Ocean host, Chris...
Episode #8
Shane Beschen, former professional surfer and surf park entrepreneur, sits down with Surf Park Central’s Chris Kluesener and Jess Ponting to chat surf parks. Shane provides insight into Wai Kai, an upcoming surf park he...
Episode #7
Beyond the Ocean podcast is back after a short, snowboarding-rich hiatus with Episode 7, featuring Ross Hale. Ross is a technology leader, coder, and lifelong surfer with creative and thoughtful ideas on how digital can...
Episode #6
We're back with Beyond the Ocean joined by Patti Paniccia (pa-nee’-cha), Co-Chair of the Board of Directors for the Surfing Heritage and Culture Center. Patti joins us to share insights on the history of surfing and...
Episode #5
Paul Chutter is the Chief Commercial Officers at Whitewater West, and serves on the executive team. He oversees WhiteWater’s global business development efforts and functions, including Sales, Marketing, and...
Episode #4
We're back with Beyond the Ocean featuring Randy Rarick, CoFounder of the World Surf League (WSL)! Randy Served as Executive Director of the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing for 38 years, and has run more professional...
Episode #3
Episode 3 is ACTION PACKED with Tony Finn, one of the original inventors of wakeboarding, co-founder of Liquid Force Wakeboards, surf park consultant to BSR Surf Resort, and exclusive North American leader for UNIT Surf...
Episode #2
We're back with our next episode, featuring Ian "Kanga" Cairns who is a former champion professional surfer, expert coach, and professional contest director. Ian has toured many of the leading surf parks, and discusses...
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Creative Director, The Neptunes
physical therapist and GOP candidate for the 5th SD, On the Block Group at Keller Williams Living
Wavemaker and Co-Author of The Surfer and The Sage: A Guide to Survive and Ride Life's Waves, South African
former Chief Evangelist at Apple and co-founder of Canva, Wiser Guy
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