Oct 5, 202654 min
Patagonia CEO Ryan Gellert joins Surfrider CEO Dr. Chad Nelsen to confront the federal government's push to expand offshore oil drilling off California, Florida, and Alaska. As the new five-year offshore leasing plan...
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The Surfrider Podcast
Hosted by The Surfrider Foundation · sports · EN
About this Podcast:
The Surfrider Podcast dives beneath the surface of today's most pressing coastal environmental issues. Each episode takes you beyond the headlines to explore the compelling stories behind Surfrider's mission to protect our ocean, waves, and beaches — from the plague of plastic pollution to the coastal impacts of climate change. Join us as we spotlight the extraordinary people who power Surfrider's environmental work: dedicated volunteers making a difference in their communities, passionate advocates fighting for policy change, and everyone in between who's making waves to protect our ocean. Listen now to discover the deeper currents of change at work at the Surfrider Foundation, and learn more about how you can get involved at www.surfrider.org
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What is The Surfrider Podcast about?
The Surfrider Podcast dives beneath the surface of today's most pressing coastal environmental issues. Each episode takes you beyond the headlines to explore the compelling stories behind Surfrider's mission to protect our ocean, waves, and beaches, from the plague of plastic pollution to the coastal impacts of climate change.
Who hosts The Surfrider Podcast?
The Surfrider Podcast is hosted by The Surfrider Foundation. The show has published 15 episodes to date.
What has The Surfrider Podcast covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Patagonia CEO Ryan Gellert: Why the Offshore Drilling Fight Is Personal" (5 October 2026, 54 minutes), "Save Trestles: Past, Present, & Future" (8 September 2026, 30 minutes), and "Super El Niño Explained: Why This Could Be The Worst Coastal Crisis in Decades" (17 August 2026, 57 minutes).
How often does The Surfrider Podcast publish?
The Surfrider Podcast publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 48 minutes across 15 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Surfrider Podcast?
Booking probability for The Surfrider Podcast is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Surfrider Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Surfrider Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch The Surfrider Podcast?
The strongest fits for The Surfrider Podcast are Advocacy & Social Causes. The Surfrider Podcast has a sports audience.
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The Surfrider Foundation hosts The Surfrider Podcast, a sports podcast with 15 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Episode #14
Save Trestles: Past, Present, & Future
Sep 8, 202630 minIn 2005, a proposed six-lane toll road threatened to pave through and destroy San Onofre State Beach and its world-famous break, Trestles. This episode reveals how the Save San Onofre Coalition, Surfrider Foundation...
Aug 17, 202657 minA "Super El Niño" is building in the Pacific, and forecasters warn the 2026–27 winter could bring some of California's most powerful storms, highest seas, and worst coastal erosion in decades. But the greater long-term...
Episode #11
Reef Friendly Sunscreens: A Beach Lover's Guide to Protecting Your Health and Coral Reefs
Jun 19, 202646 minS0<p >Sun protection is important to protect your health, but depending on what type of sunscreen you use, it could also be harming marine life while also exposing you to chemical sunscreen ingredients. Y</p> <p > </p> <p...
Episode #11
Reef Friendly Sunscreens: A Beach Lover's Guide to Protecting Your Health and Coral Reefs
Jun 19, 202646 minSun protection is important to protect your health, but depending on what type of sunscreen you use, it could also be harming marine life while also exposing you to chemical sunscreen ingredients. Y In this episode...
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May 11, 202647 minS0<p >Clean water is essential for healthy beaches, but across the country, aging infrastructure, population growth, and climate-driven storms are pushing our wastewater systems past their limits. In this episode, we're...
- Mar 27, 20261h 31mS0
<p>Legendary pro surfer Rob Machado is widely regarded as one of the most influential and stylish surfers of all time. But Rob's relationship with and impact on surfing and the ocean run much deeper than his...
Episode #9
Style, Soul, & Stewardship. A Conversation with Surfing Legend Rob Machado
Mar 27, 20261h 31mS0<p>Legendary pro surfer Rob Machado is widely regarded as one of the most influential and stylish surfers of all time. But Rob’s relationship with and impact on surfing and the ocean run much deeper than his...
Episode #8
Drilling is Killing: What’s Next in The Fight Against Offshore Drilling?
Feb 23, 202623 minS0<p>In this episode, we’re joined by Surfrider’s Ocean Protection Manager, Pete Stauffer, and Surfrider’s CEO, Dr. Chad Nelsen, to learn more about what will happen next in the complicated and consequential offshore oil...
- Feb 23, 202623 minS0
<p>In this episode, we're joined by Surfrider's Ocean Protection Manager, Pete Stauffer, and Surfrider's CEO, Dr. Chad Nelsen, to learn more about what will happen next in the complicated and consequential offshore oil...
Episode #7
Making Waves in 2025
Dec 18, 202546 minS0<p>Despite federal environmental rollbacks and budget cuts to NOAA and EPA, the Surfrider Foundation secured more than 40 coastal victories in 2025 — proving that grassroots activism and community-level action can still...
Episode #7
Making Waves in 2025
Dec 18, 202546 minS0<p>Despite federal environmental rollbacks and budget cuts to NOAA and EPA, the Surfrider Foundation secured more than 40 coastal victories in 2025 — proving that grassroots activism and community-level action can still...
Episode #6
The LA Fires. From Beaches to Burn Zones
Nov 12, 202539 minS0<p>The January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires didn't just devastate communities — they unleashed a cascade of toxic contamination into Southern California's coastal waters. When flames consumed over 16,000 structures in the...
Episode #6
The LA Fires. From Beaches to Burn Zones
Nov 12, 202539 minS0<p>The January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires didn't just devastate communities — they unleashed a cascade of toxic contamination into Southern California's coastal waters. When flames consumed over 16,000 structures in the...
- Oct 2, 202548 minS0
<p>When half of America's beaches could vanish by 2100, what's the solution? Join Surfrider's Climate Action Program Manager Carla Avila-Martinez and Coasts & Climate Initiative Sr. Manager Emma Haydocy as they reveal...
Episode #5
Fighting Climate Change with Nature-Based Solutions: Surfrider's Climate Action Program
Oct 2, 202548 minS0<p>When half of America's beaches could vanish by 2100, what's the solution? Join Surfrider’s Climate Action Program Manager Carla Avila-Martinez and Coasts & Climate Initiative Sr. Manager Emma Haydocy as they reveal...
- Sep 10, 202544 minS0
<p>In this episode, we explore Surfrider's decades-long campaign against offshore drilling and the devastating environmental costs of our dependence on fossil fuels with Surfrider CEO Dr. Chad Nelsen and Surfrider's...
Episode #4
Drilling is Killing: Surfrider’s Fight Against Offshore Drilling
Sep 10, 202544 minS0<p>In this episode, we explore Surfrider’s decades-long campaign against offshore drilling and the devastating environmental costs of our dependence on fossil fuels with Surfrider CEO Dr. Chad Nelsen and Surfrider’s...
- Jul 10, 202551 minS0
<p>Over 40 years ago, a group of surfers from Malibu, California, were concerned about escalating coastal development at their favorite surf spot, and they took action. In this episode, we hear from Surfrider's...
Episode #3
Surfrider's History: From Malibu to the Halls of Congress
Jul 10, 202551 minS0<p>Over 40 years ago, a group of surfers from Malibu, California, were concerned about escalating coastal development at their favorite surf spot, and they took action. In this episode, we hear from Surfrider’s...
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Steve Long
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Katie Day
Texas Realtor, team leader, mentor, content creator, The High Heeled Leader
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Shaun Tomson
Wavemaker and Co-Author of The Surfer and The Sage: A Guide to Survive and Ride Life's Waves, South African
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Liev Schreiber
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