The modesty and brotherhood between these guys is what makes them ( add to that JJF, Ivan and Eli) so special is their incredible modesty while having immense talent. You can’t not love these guys.
I think you both have had a hand in creating surfs popularity and I loved watching how the crowd reacted to Koa. Well deserved popularity, always humble and driving. Was really sorry that you couldnt be in it Nate. But its nice to see how much Positivity runs through surfing, with you two, Koa Smith and brothers etc. I think it would be cool to have Koa's Dad and Nate's Mom on to talk about creating epic surf gods.
Regarding enjury recovery I think you have to listen to your body, doctors can tell you this or that but you are the only one that feels really what’s going on inside of your body. Cheers guys your podcasts are awesome!!!🤙🏼🤙🏼
Well done guys, love the podcast. Nate mentioned being young and having veteran opinions, and I couldn't agree more, you guys are warriors and it's very inspiring to watch. Also, stoked for upcoming guests.
I wanted to know more about Eddie Aikau an why this is such an important event. I literally found : Hawaiian The Legend of Eddie Aikau. This documentary is on Disney +. What an inspiration and incredible human. I now understand why it said Eddie would go on the back of your shirts.I also learned what Ohana truly means.
Totally psyched that Luke won the Eddie - so appropriate for a working lifeguard, on the biggest Waimea day ever, wins. The spirit of Eddie definitely looking down on everyone that day.
Guest suggestions - I'd love to hear from some groms like Jackson Dorian and Erin Brooks. Nate, sorry you had to miss out this year. Koa, you did great!
I'm glad you brought up opioids. It's a scourge on our society pushed by the pharmaceutical industry. I lost a brother to it, and I'm a survivor. Thanks to surfing and inspiring people like you guys, I'm doing great. Everyone should shine a light on greed and corruption that has killed off a huge number of people in my generation and yours. Thank you!
@@jansmith3158 I have been clean for many years and I'm fine now. Yes, mental health is certainly a part of healing. I can tell you from experience though, vitamins & minerals do zip for dope sickness and I caution everyone on such remedies. They are certainly part of a healthy regimen to keep physically and mentally in shape, but are highly unlikely to get you off opioids. It required professional help in my case, and I urge anyone addicted to find a good doctor and get in the right environment. i.e. away from other addicts and dealers. Peace!
I also lost my brother to opioids and I'm also a survivor myself of them. Doing great now, happy clean and healthy. Moved back to Oahu last year, stoked to go surfing almost every day. Got to see my second Eddie, life is great! Aloha 🌊❤️🤙
I've two titanium plates in my neck. My neck had to be decompressed before the titanium plates could be installed and herniated L3, L4, and L5 discs in my lower back that can't be surgically repaired. Do you know what it feels like when a herniated and bulging discs presses up against your spinal cord? It's like licking your fingers and sticking them into a light socket. The pain is excruciating. The bottom line is Opioids have allowed me to live a highly productive life while being pain free. For me, that's a good health outcome. Opioids have been abused by doctors who over prescribe and write scripts for cash, and companies like Purdue Pharma who manufactured OxyContin and told doctors it was as a "safe alternative" to other opioid based medications. The FDA and DEA dropped the ball on regulating Purdue Pharma, and all three of them helped to create a problem of tragic proportions, but please understand there are people who require opioid treatment for legitimate medical reasons. The problem is not black and white where Big Pharma is the problem, it's more complicated than that.
@@jasonsmith7518 Thank you for your post. I also know several people who were helped by opioids. Opioids is just like any other "tool". Used properly and judiciously by a physician who closely monitors his/her patients, and it can be very useful to people to help them get through a very rough period in their lives. Used irresponsibly, and it can become a dangerous, deadly substance. Same with things like alcohol. Many people can drink and enjoy alcohol responsibly. For other people, alcohol just destroys their lives. Every person's body is different. Opioids may wreck havoc and destroy one person's life, but it may be a God-send to another person's life.
Big Pharma can also be good. Do you have any idea how much money it costs to bring a new drug to market like a specialty drug that can save lives, but doesn't have a lot of patients?
@@jasonsmith7518 why does it have cost so much for anything to save a life? Money is the issue. It creates more problems than not. If you think it's hard work creating drugs, try working in a Cobalt mine for the majority of your life. People who revolve their lives around money tend to be out of touch with reality.
This is the best podcast so far. We got to see your bond together. When Nat talks about how bad he felt missing the Ed, the look on Koa’s face, you see the love. If you guys mix talk like this into a surf film, it could be a timeless classic film.
Props Nate…proud of how you back your bro, even when you’re hurt and disappointed that you had to sit this one out. A lot of heart man. Out here in cali we keep track of you guys and love the footage and the stories. John takes second, Ivan is on the board for the shootout…and you bro are something special to be very present for all of them. You are a good example for my kids. Thank you.
When Koa was talking about the strong crowd response even though he didn’t surf to the standard he set for himself..You guys have to remember that what you do is an unattainable feat for 99% of the people on the beach. Even that 1% would be stoked to have the opportunity to take off and make a wave in the conditions you are charging in. As much as I loved every moment of the event I am truly bummed that Nate could not compete in it. You are everything that is right about surfing and being a friend. Get well soon. Peace
Even being out in the line up takes massice balls , as well as even getting through the shore break on a 10ft board then hoping on a ski 😂 such a casual moment for them but to us it’s insane
Good thing about Nate is he is aware of what it takes and he is only beginning to hit his prime. Watch this guy over the next couple years, he’s gonna charge it and take the bar to next level!🤙🤙🤙
For topics, conversations with other surfers are always great. Doesn't have to be John or Slater but would love to hear you both talk with Makua, and especially the older generation of surfers (no offense Makua) that you all looked up to when you were coming up. I think there would be an interesting contrast between the generations' views.
Y'all are changing the way people see and watch surfing. I love how you honor each other. Your storytelling is legendary. Young men , old souls. Respect
We got super lucky when we pulled up. Got there at 4 am. No traffic yet on the road other than foot traffic but it wasn't crazy yet, skatepark just opened up for parking, found spots to sit right at the edge of where the biggest waves were ending up, next to the camera tower. And then 10 hours of staring at monster waves. I haven't stopped talking about all week lol. You guys killed it out there Koa! Sad you weren't able to surf Nathan, speedy recovery to you bro!
Nate, I was really loving your comments live … because you were sending out so much excitement for everyone to feel … making up for crappy surfline camera & commentary … a lot of us were wishing you were doing the commentary. Mahalo to both of you for sharing your Eddie day with us.
I watch both your channels and I have to say I think I enjoyed this podcast more than I do watching surfing. Action is great but watching you guys and the chemistry you have as friends is really something else.
Please interview the following: Ross Clark Jones (this guy at 50 was charging at the Eddie) Michael Ho (65 and still surfing in the Eddie...he is the only surfer in the Eddie that actually surfed with Eddie ~ that's incredibly powerful when you think about that and would be nice to hear his stories about surfing with Eddie and also, Clydie....I know it might be hard to get an interview with him but, pls try) Mark Healey...YES!!..he was charging in the Eddie too. I'm surprised he was not in the top & on stage. Luke Shepherson...would love to hear his story about being called up to the Eddie contest and how he felt the whole day. Clyde Aikau = this man & his siblings deserve so much recognition for digging deep in thier pain (loss of their brother Eddie) and coming up with this amazing contest to recognize Eddie. There is a beautiful backstory that Clyde and his siblings should tell and have it documented for generations to watch for years to come. Clyde just retired from the Eddie in 2016 (?) and now is running this contest without a major sponsor. This is so commendable.
@@user-di1hh4qy6r yes. You are correct now that I think about it that Mark Healey was on the podium. Well deserved too. Aloha. 🌺 (thanks for the kind words & the correction)
Loving the pod boys! You’ve get a huge network of legends that you can get on which is rad to think about! It’d be sick if you got Luke on to talk about his day and the win! Then down the track more lifeguards from Waimea, pipe etc. to get there experiences out there. Keep up the awesome work lads
Would love to see John John on the pod, Billy, Eli, Kai Lenny, Koa Smith, Makua, JOB. It’s also just great when you guys talk. So don’t feel like it needs to have a guest every time. Lovin it 🤙🏼
Watched the Eddie online from Australia. Didn't move from my seat. Best day of surfing I have witnessed. Well done to everyone involved. Would love to see Koa's father being in a podcast. He is a legend
Looking forward to you guys having guests but I could honestly just listen to you two every episode! Ivan, Mason, and Eli are all guests i want to see!
Definitely not the the most organized podcast but BY FAR the BEST! So original and just down to earth. Two Respectable dudes just shooting the shit about what they do. Keep it up Boyz!
That's awesome... you guys definitely need guests... you know everyone in surfing. I would even like to hear Koa's dad talk about Da Hui or activism. Also when you decide a name make sure the word "surf" is in it that way people will search and find it by topic and get more subscribers.
@@feelinghealingfrequences7179 You are right I’m just thinking about how awesome this is. I am 56 born in Hawaii had spinal surgery from surfing so I am 100% in support
How tf did I just discover this?????? Braddahs just tell stories of growing up in Hawaii - as a Hawaii transplant in Cali, it's a source of infinite stories and people genuinely are interested in what it was like to be a 90s kid in Hawaii nei pre-internet and pre-social media. You guys are time capsules and have Hawai'i knowledge that can heal others. Also, get some compression mics to cut out the background noise and take the production quality up 10 steps It's a purchase you can make that'll instantly up your game w/o having to hire anoyone
Koa congrats on your great surfing in the Eddie!! You might think that you did not "meet your goals" but, everyone watching thought you did!! Be proud of your fantastic Eddie surfing. Nate you were missed in the Eddie but, thankfully your back will heal and that it was not worse of a break (what a blessing. YES your weight lifting helped tremendously). Cheetos stock has dropped with your eating a clean diet LOL. The City needs to provide free school bus or city bus shuttle service with several pick up shopping centers points away from the bay to drive people to the bay. Instead of having the crowd drive to the event. It's very suprising that the Mayor/Govenor does not provide this free service to tax payers & tourist. Think about if there was a emergency other then at this Eddie event (ie a house fire or someone has a heart attack in their homes) no ambulence or fire truck could get to that emergency because the roads are stopped with traffic. Eddie went...Dog went too 🐾🦴🌊 Hope the dog was not too traumatized. Koa, Nate, everyone watch "Dr Fuellmich grand jury day 1' = shocking vid on net where Dr F & team expose the massive corruption in our health system. WORTH YOUR TIME. Also, Nate look up Mark McMorris "road to recovery" yt video after he has a major snow board accident after hitting a tree. His doctors had him doing full PT recovery very quickly after getting out of the hosptial. I had several friends break leg bones in Park City UT and their doctors up there had them on a stationary bike within a week of breaking their bones because this method heals the bones quicker & better then sitting around waiting for the bones to heal. Interesting how there are new methods to heal bones. My friends did say they were in pain the first several weeks on the bike and did not enjoy the experience of pain during biking. But, did heal their bones quicker and stronger. Great conversation!! keep these up. Aloha 🌺
Well played( the fact is…… I was only 2.58 seconds into the video….. or whatever it was….. ) you sold me on the doctor shit…. And I was irritated….. but you guys are great. Keep it up. I’m just a random fucker from eastern idaho….. that’s had the same compression fracture “situation” in my own spine……. But mine was between in between the L1 & T12….. I’m about 6 whiskeys deep. As my blood family’s from Scotland…. However I love the shit that you guys do….. I’ve surfed like twice in Oceanside with my step dads family…… but I’ve been a snowboarder…. as I’m from Idaho. Jesus…. This is Fuckn long winded… but it would be awesome to learn to surf legit from legit human beings….. and I won’t let you down. We can trade….. learn how to play ice hockey…. And teach me how to surf….. and I will make sure I keep my end of the bargain up. Either way you guys are Fucking solid. Sorry for the long winded Shit. I blame Snake River whiskey. But I had to say this.
Get Healey on the cast and talk about his Eddie experience. He appeared, at least from the live you tube stream, to be absolutely sending it.. verging on out of control.
This pod is my favorite thing on the internet, you’re both legends. Guests would be cool although you’re already killing it for sure, I definitely want to hear from John Pyzel, John John, and definitely Makua while he’s healing. Friends too, koa smith and the sunrise shack crew
Interview suggestions: Koa’s dad and brother(s), Nate’s brothers and even mom. Some of the older pipe/north shore chargers Mike Ho, Clyde Aikau, etc. Jack to talk behind the scenes of filming. Y’all have to go on a surf trip with Bert
I’m stoked you two teamed up; 2 champions - you’ll feed off each other well and I’m super happy to see this❤ so now I’m gonna brag a bit after listening. I have two hip replacements and I can’t do narcotics. I’ll let you ponder that after the description of what they did to me all I had was an ice pack and some CBD hemp oil from eBay.😮 but I’m back surfing. I still skate pools still snowboard life is good especially almost at 62 and I hit the gym all the time and I hate it but when I walk out I love myself and so life is grand if you make it that way thank you for the motivation and your papa sounds and looks amazing❤ my surgeon said my bones were so thick and beefy and it’s all that slapping the cement and sometimes when you hit the water wrong it feels like cement and frozen ice feels like cement so all those pounds I’ve been taking since I was a little girl chasing the boys because I was the youngest child thank you thank you thank you🎉
Awesome post - loved your first hand insights into the Eddie, as well as your touch on the opioid troubles - my brother was a N. Shore surfer in the 70's and, unfortunately, also a big time heroin addict - stopped too late and died of liver disease about 10 years ago. Anyway, as far as guest - besides John John - how about Makua and Mason Ho. Keep up the great work and great surfing.
My new favorite podcast! I’d listen to you two talk to any of the pros, plus all the behind-the-scenes stuff. Would love to see old photos and videos of surfers when they were first starting out. How about the name “NaKoa?” (All da kids doin’ it. 😂)
Definitely surfers mobility saved you. I've been in an 80 g's truck crash and they said if i didn't surf I'd be a cripple it saved my back and life. Definitely not your dead lifts as they cause breaks and pressure on the spine. 10 kg in front of you is 60 kg of pressure on lumber area. Healing is about keeping active keeping blood flow. I'm stoked for you it was a clean break and you'll be back out there in no time. 🙏🤙🏄
Yeah boys another sick episode. Get some pipe legends on, even the newer generation groms building them selves up to the pecking order. JOB, eli, billy, John and I would say Ivan but I’m not sure if we would get much words out of him haha. Keep crushing it boysb
Another great episode. Bring Luke Shepardson on! It would be awesome to hear about his experience at the Eddie and being a lifeguard on the north shore!
I think you guys should interview all the oldest surfers before they maki. Get them on record telling their stories and giving encouragement and challenging the next generations. Doesn’t matter if they were pros or not. Respect! 💪🏽🤙🏽
The video you did about competing in The Eddie was THE best surf video ever. The nervousness in the beginning was palpable. I'm invited, the waves are pushing water into my yard, but dark so you couldn't see the monster. The crowd, the traffic, the cool cop -"just get around the bend and it will clear up," the butt head cop - "just park and walk, you are not special," ditching the truck and walking through the the crowd, the crowd parts give access to the beach, the scramble of the crowd to get away from the waves, the beehive of activity behind the scenes. What a rollercoaster ride!
POPO don't surf!! Yeah it's gotten crazy!!!! 2009 was awesome 2016 was BIG!!! 98' outer logs was another. The back to back 30' swells over years in the 70's-80"s before they brought all the boulders in to put at otw that do massive erosion!!!! Been to almost every Eddie, and grew up loving hanging out with him talking story over all those years, until his tragic loss. I've seen and been out there for most of the really huge swells and El nino years, and it's just amazing!!!! But, when I was 9 years old, in December 1969, I was out there with my brother and father and older guys for the biggest surf I've seen pretty much in my life, and it was insane!!! Watched one huge set completely obliterate our beach house and others and water flooding so far inland it was the biggest I have ever seen! We literally had to jump in our car and haul a## inland before allthe water flooded inland!! There's crazy stories from that swell!!! It was truly historical!!! Kaena point was so huge, it's hard to say just how big it was!!! Ask anyone who was out there. Greg Noll!!!!! Never forget that!
With those overhead shots you can see just trees and a hill on the other side of the road. Why don’t they cut some of those down and build some tall ass stands so people don’t have to watch from the road?
The Eddie was the first surfing competition I've ever watched and it was so CAPTIVATING all day long!!! An incredible line up of some of the BEST surfers in the world, WOW. Incredible. 🌊💙💫🤙
YASSSSS!!!! What a great time to start your cast…the lead up to The EDDIE. What an epic event. Thanks for covering it. Way cooler that you did. 🎉Nate-All the working out-seriously worked out in favor of you.(some people are built different) The energy oozing off of you two is infectious. Seriously makes my day. Brings me up in a great way.
I watch a lot of you guys quite a bit, and sometimes I'm convinced that you really don't know how good you are! I'd much rather watch your posse busting Rocky Point on a normal day than any of the contest stuff. You're surrounded by the best waves, best surfers, best equipment, and it really shows. I have SO much respect for your gang (John, Ivan, Billy, Eli, etc.) and how they treat everything related. Hate you couldn't surf The Eddie, Nate, but you've got the right perspective and you'll be back! Really enjoying these podcasts and you guys "shooting from the hip" on things. Much respect!
Boy with a pipe line was a show… Now the Eddy… Unbelievable please get both of your hot girlfriends to walk together through the crowd ha ha ha joking… Looking forward to pipeline and then Sunset hopefully every contest is epic… Be safe and rest up… Uncle Tony loves you guys
As an Ivy & Big 10-educated person in my 20s, I can 100% vouch for Nate’s point that TH-cam University is the true Mecca for important learning. Easily the most important and transformative insights I’ve heard came through YT podcasts & channels like AfterSkool. The best education is free!
I don't do podcasts. I never have. Until now! So glad I've been with you since episode 1. Deep gratitude always for your humility and openness and joy for life and surfing. 🙌✨️🥳🤙
Wants: 1.) John John Florence (especially talk about 2011 Pipe quarterfinal vs Kelly) 2.) Keala Kennelly 3.) Jamie (why not?) 4.) Cross Training types/benefits & hobbies (snowboarding, hiking, skateboarding, biking, sailing, fishing) 5.) Surf History Heros (Ho family, Aiku family, Mark Foo, Sunny, Irons, etc) 6.) Alexandra Florence family surfing stories 7.) Kelly (fave FL surf spots) 8.) Italo Ferreira re: airs & skateboard type moves 9.) John John & Pyzel board development discussion 10.) Top 10 favorite surf spots in Hawaii & why
Hi, great Episode but I think u guys should start this show with Jerry Lopez, Laird Hamilton and work ur way out to Kelly, John John, eventually make into a Surf Class/ Surf Videos POD cause 99% of Searches on line on surfing are about "How to Learn to Surf" first??. Just saying!!!!!, BW
I’ve been out the water since July hernia first and then got diagnosed with heart problems 😬. Didn’t expect it at 47 ! Hopefully I get cleared to surf again just as it goes flat in the uk and back for next winter after heart operation🤞🏼… first winter I’ve missed since I was 23. Suuuuuuuucks shit. Look up the stoic philosophy’s helping me no end get my head around it.
The Eddie was incredible to watch!! Great job, Koa, and don't beat yourself up. How deep can we go in asking for guests?? Is asking for Gerry Lopez to come on too much?? Maybe Laird or Michael Ho?? Getting these older guys to talk about what things were like in the lineup back in the day would be fantastic. Shit... Koa, get your dad on here!!!
Enjoying the podcast but you guys need some ART on your walls ;-) Will drop some watercolors of you guys at the Sunrise shack when I'm visiting family on Oahu at the end of Feb. Thx for the great stories 🤙
This is so Bad Ass! Both of you make the best team. You can have Luke come in for an interview. Healy, Dorian, Pizel, on and on. Keep this mellow format though. Cuz it feels like we are at kitchen table with you. P.j. Rincon Calif.
NATE!! DMSO is the stronger cousin to MSM crystals. I use a teaspoon of that a day along with using DMSO. Both are sulphur compounds. I heard you say that you use MSM so I wanted to add that to the book I already wrote about DMSO 🤣 Aloha brah! 🤙🏽
Great great podcast today. Love hearing you share about your spine injuries as I have a bad one myself. I'm still surfing but suffer from chronic pain. Sad ting is my orthopedist did not recommend surgery because I have multiple fucked up discs in T12 and L4-L5. Unfortunately opioids are the only thing that provides stability in my life. The addiction is not because the meds make me feel high, but because it takes my pain away so I can function and do activities with joy again.
......Two Stoked ..... title ? and maybe get Eli and Billy and Ivan on an episode? i wanna hear North Shore grom stories-=-bet u dudes got upto some mischief?
We missed it by one day. Flew back to florida that day. My son and I surfed some super fun big wave at Haleiwa. I feel wave deprived now being home. Love the podcast🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻
34:47 they are known to indulge the cannabis for rest. Sleeping is crucial any day in rest is when we heal recharge. Sleeping is done to heal. Even when youre sick you sleep so the body can focus on healing and it happens while you dont even think youre basically unconcious. That is helpfull because you also lay still. Your body is your own surgeon, he wants you to lay still so he can work on you. He puts you to sleep. ALSO VERY CRUCIAL! There are so many peopled lined up to be next football player. Surfers are rare. You guys are rare, even though we are all the same yet individuals … Why do we compare ourselves amongst ourselves we are the standard. Scripture will tell you that.
Loved Nates gambling content / predictions for the Eddie. You guys should compete with each other on picks for the CT events over the season and give us picks and predictions before each event - a la "Pardon My Take"!
nate, have you ever checked out Mark Rippetoe high hip deadlifts. . .changed my life, may wanna check it out, his book is called Starting Strength....love the PodCast, keep it up fellas
The modesty and brotherhood between these guys is what makes them ( add to that JJF, Ivan and Eli) so special is their incredible modesty while having immense talent.
You can’t not love these guys.
Seems like John John does not like
Koa
Koa's Eddie day video - showing the epic trek to the first heat - is great!
I think you both have had a hand in creating surfs popularity and I loved watching how the crowd reacted to Koa. Well deserved popularity, always humble and driving. Was really sorry that you couldnt be in it Nate. But its nice to see how much Positivity runs through surfing, with you two, Koa Smith and brothers etc. I think it would be cool to have Koa's Dad and Nate's Mom on to talk about creating epic surf gods.
Regarding enjury recovery I think you have to listen to your body, doctors can tell you this or that but you are the only one that feels really what’s going on inside of your body. Cheers guys your podcasts are awesome!!!🤙🏼🤙🏼
Well done guys, love the podcast. Nate mentioned being young and having veteran opinions, and I couldn't agree more, you guys are warriors and it's very inspiring to watch. Also, stoked for upcoming guests.
Love to hear the history of surfing through Koa's dads words.
I love this, thank you! You make working so much easier
I wanted to know more about Eddie Aikau an why this is such an important event. I literally found : Hawaiian The Legend of Eddie Aikau. This documentary is on Disney +. What an inspiration and incredible human. I now understand why it said Eddie would go on the back of your shirts.I also learned what Ohana truly means.
Totally psyched that Luke won the Eddie - so appropriate for a working lifeguard, on the biggest Waimea day ever, wins. The spirit of Eddie definitely looking down on everyone that day.
Luke was definitely channeling Eddie!
Guest suggestions - I'd love to hear from some groms like Jackson Dorian and Erin Brooks. Nate, sorry you had to miss out this year. Koa, you did great!
Love this podcast
"Its broken - Spinal " - Noone is going to comment on this reference ?
CLASSIC !
Very cool podcast !
Get Shane Dorian on talking nutrition!!!
That’s a big tv
Thanks! We used to pee in those mason jars on long road trips when I was a kid .
I'm glad you brought up opioids. It's a scourge on our society pushed by the pharmaceutical industry. I lost a brother to it, and I'm a survivor. Thanks to surfing and inspiring people like you guys, I'm doing great. Everyone should shine a light on greed and corruption that has killed off a huge number of people in my generation and yours. Thank you!
@@jansmith3158 I have been clean for many years and I'm fine now. Yes, mental health is certainly a part of healing. I can tell you from experience though, vitamins & minerals do zip for dope sickness and I caution everyone on such remedies. They are certainly part of a healthy regimen to keep physically and mentally in shape, but are highly unlikely to get you off opioids. It required professional help in my case, and I urge anyone addicted to find a good doctor and get in the right environment. i.e. away from other addicts and dealers. Peace!
I also lost my brother to opioids and I'm also a survivor myself of them. Doing great now, happy clean and healthy. Moved back to Oahu last year, stoked to go surfing almost every day. Got to see my second Eddie, life is great! Aloha 🌊❤️🤙
Floridian here. Cancer patients can’t even get opioids. It’s the fentnyl coming from Mexico doing most of the killings. Close the border.
I've two titanium plates in my neck. My neck had to be decompressed before the titanium plates could be installed and herniated L3, L4, and L5 discs in my lower back that can't be surgically repaired. Do you know what it feels like when a herniated and bulging discs presses up against your spinal cord? It's like licking your fingers and sticking them into a light socket. The pain is excruciating. The bottom line is Opioids have allowed me to live a highly productive life while being pain free. For me, that's a good health outcome.
Opioids have been abused by doctors who over prescribe and write scripts for cash, and companies like Purdue Pharma who manufactured OxyContin and told doctors it was as a "safe alternative" to other opioid based medications. The FDA and DEA dropped the ball on regulating Purdue Pharma, and all three of them helped to create a problem of tragic proportions, but please understand there are people who require opioid treatment for legitimate medical reasons. The problem is not black and white where Big Pharma is the problem, it's more complicated than that.
@@jasonsmith7518 Thank you for your post. I also know several people who were helped by opioids. Opioids is just like any other "tool". Used properly and judiciously by a physician who closely monitors his/her patients, and it can be very useful to people to help them get through a very rough period in their lives. Used irresponsibly, and it can become a dangerous, deadly substance. Same with things like alcohol. Many people can drink and enjoy alcohol responsibly. For other people, alcohol just destroys their lives. Every person's body is different. Opioids may wreck havoc and destroy one person's life, but it may be a God-send to another person's life.
3 minutes in and I've already played Nate's impression of Koa's dad three times, LOL hilarious
Time stamp?
Lmfao
@@benjaminsmelyansky8182 I would imagine about 3 minutes
@@FrozenSurf You have a wild imagination that is absolutely about accurate
Got to get pyzel on so we can breadstick comment they shit out of it to get him on board
I'm loving the fact you guys are calling out big pharma for what they are and talking about lifestyle, mental and physical improvements ❤️
They should’ve also called out the women who stole spots from men who actually deserved to be in this contest.
@@redpillpharmacy6877 agree. No women deserve to be in the Eddy. None
@@SouthSwellin Yes, especially the likes of KK, who hasn’t gotten to her feet in 20 years yet is praised for “sending it” over the falls. 🤮🤮🤮
Big Pharma can also be good. Do you have any idea how much money it costs to bring a new drug to market like a specialty drug that can save lives, but doesn't have a lot of patients?
@@jasonsmith7518 why does it have cost so much for anything to save a life?
Money is the issue. It creates more problems than not.
If you think it's hard work creating drugs, try working in a Cobalt mine for the majority of your life.
People who revolve their lives around money tend to be out of touch with reality.
This is the best podcast so far. We got to see your bond together. When Nat talks about how bad he felt missing the Ed, the look on Koa’s face, you see the love.
If you guys mix talk like this into a surf film, it could be a timeless classic film.
Props Nate…proud of how you back your bro, even when you’re hurt and disappointed that you had to sit this one out.
A lot of heart man. Out here in cali we keep track of you guys and love the footage and the stories.
John takes second, Ivan is on the board for the shootout…and you bro are something special to be very present for all of them. You are a good example for my kids. Thank you.
thanks man means alot
When Koa was talking about the strong crowd response even though he didn’t surf to the standard he set for himself..You guys have to remember that what you do is an unattainable feat for 99% of the people on the beach. Even that 1% would be stoked to have the opportunity to take off and make a wave in the conditions you are charging in. As much as I loved every moment of the event I am truly bummed that Nate could not compete in it. You are everything that is right about surfing and being a friend. Get well soon. Peace
Even being out in the line up takes massice balls , as well as even getting through the shore break on a 10ft board then hoping on a ski 😂 such a casual moment for them but to us it’s insane
dude yes
Good thing about Nate is he is aware of what it takes and he is only beginning to hit his prime. Watch this guy over the next couple years, he’s gonna charge it and take the bar to next level!🤙🤙🤙
Right on bro. Hit the nail on the head.
For topics, conversations with other surfers are always great. Doesn't have to be John or Slater but would love to hear you both talk with Makua, and especially the older generation of surfers (no offense Makua) that you all looked up to when you were coming up. I think there would be an interesting contrast between the generations' views.
Y'all are changing the way people see and watch surfing. I love how you honor each other. Your storytelling is legendary. Young men , old souls. Respect
Would love to see an episode with Jack and Zoard. I am sure they have plenty of good perspective that would be fun to hear
We got super lucky when we pulled up. Got there at 4 am. No traffic yet on the road other than foot traffic but it wasn't crazy yet, skatepark just opened up for parking, found spots to sit right at the edge of where the biggest waves were ending up, next to the camera tower. And then 10 hours of staring at monster waves. I haven't stopped talking about all week lol. You guys killed it out there Koa! Sad you weren't able to surf Nathan, speedy recovery to you bro!
That's not luck, that's a big fat worm that was waiting for the early bird's breakfast!!
YOURE NOT SPECIAL BRADDAH!!!!!!! Hahah that cop was tripping
Bring Billy Kemper on, especially after his past three comps and injury's. Just like you two, he is such an inspiration. Love the podcast
Yeah, injuries suck but most can be overcome and you come out better. No pain pills. Nothing good comes from them.
Nate, I was really loving your comments live … because you were sending out so much excitement for everyone to feel … making up for crappy surfline camera & commentary … a lot of us were wishing you were doing the commentary. Mahalo to both of you for sharing your Eddie day with us.
I appreciate that!
Best surf/pod goin’! MAHALO
Nate you’ll be back and better.
What a great wave Winter so far. Stay say and enjoy!
The Podcast are rad guys! Watching from St. John U.S. Virgin Islands 🤙🏽
I watch both your channels and I have to say I think I enjoyed this podcast more than I do watching surfing. Action is great but watching you guys and the chemistry you have as friends is really something else.
2 Bears 1 Wave 🤣🤙
Please interview the following:
Ross Clark Jones (this guy at 50 was charging at the Eddie)
Michael Ho (65 and still surfing in the Eddie...he is the only surfer in the Eddie that actually surfed with Eddie ~ that's incredibly powerful when you think about that and would be nice to hear his stories about surfing with Eddie and also, Clydie....I know it might be hard to get an interview with him but, pls try)
Mark Healey...YES!!..he was charging in the Eddie too. I'm surprised he was not in the top & on stage.
Luke Shepherson...would love to hear his story about being called up to the Eddie contest and how he felt the whole day.
Clyde Aikau = this man & his siblings deserve so much recognition for digging deep in thier pain (loss of their brother Eddie) and coming up with this amazing contest to recognize Eddie. There is a beautiful backstory that Clyde and his siblings should tell and have it documented for generations to watch for years to come. Clyde just retired from the Eddie in 2016 (?) and now is running this contest without a major sponsor. This is so commendable.
I see u on all the surf channels u always have good comments. I believe Healey took 3rd or 4th
@@user-di1hh4qy6r yes. You are correct now that I think about it that Mark Healey was on the podium. Well deserved too. Aloha. 🌺 (thanks for the kind words & the correction)
Loving the pod boys! You’ve get a huge network of legends that you can get on which is rad to think about!
It’d be sick if you got Luke on to talk about his day and the win! Then down the track more lifeguards from Waimea, pipe etc. to get there experiences out there.
Keep up the awesome work lads
Would love to see John John on the pod, Billy, Eli, Kai Lenny, Koa Smith, Makua, JOB. It’s also just great when you guys talk. So don’t feel like it needs to have a guest every time. Lovin it 🤙🏼
The Keala respect was tremendous
Can we get this pod on Spotify please guys!!! 🙏
Watched the Eddie online from Australia. Didn't move from my seat. Best day of surfing I have witnessed. Well done to everyone involved.
Would love to see Koa's father being in a podcast. He is a legend
Looking forward to you guys having guests but I could honestly just listen to you two every episode! Ivan, Mason, and Eli are all guests i want to see!
I love you guys podcast. It feels like im hanging out with you and listening to you guys chill and trade stories. Keep it up.
Definitely not the the most organized podcast but BY FAR the BEST! So original and just down to earth. Two Respectable dudes just shooting the shit about what they do. Keep it up Boyz!
That's awesome... you guys definitely need guests... you know everyone in surfing. I would even like to hear Koa's dad talk about Da Hui or activism. Also when you decide a name make sure the word "surf" is in it that way people will search and find it by topic and get more subscribers.
to be fair they do not need guests they are great as is
however, they can pull world class guests and even facetime will be great
When he is up to it, have Kala Grace on the show.
@@feelinghealingfrequences7179 You are right I’m just thinking about how awesome this is. I am 56 born in Hawaii had spinal surgery from surfing so I am 100% in support
Eddie or Makua would be sick
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How tf did I just discover this??????
Braddahs just tell stories of growing up in Hawaii - as a Hawaii transplant in Cali, it's a source of infinite stories and people genuinely are interested in what it was like to be a 90s kid in Hawaii nei pre-internet and pre-social media. You guys are time capsules and have Hawai'i knowledge that can heal others.
Also, get some compression mics to cut out the background noise and take the production quality up 10 steps
It's a purchase you can make that'll instantly up your game w/o having to hire anoyone
Koa congrats on your great surfing in the Eddie!! You might think that you did not "meet your goals" but, everyone watching thought you did!! Be proud of your fantastic Eddie surfing. Nate you were missed in the Eddie but, thankfully your back will heal and that it was not worse of a break (what a blessing. YES your weight lifting helped tremendously). Cheetos stock has dropped with your eating a clean diet LOL.
The City needs to provide free school bus or city bus shuttle service with several pick up shopping centers points away from the bay to drive people to the bay. Instead of having the crowd drive to the event. It's very suprising that the Mayor/Govenor does not provide this free service to tax payers & tourist. Think about if there was a emergency other then at this Eddie event (ie a house fire or someone has a heart attack in their homes) no ambulence or fire truck could get to that emergency because the roads are stopped with traffic.
Eddie went...Dog went too 🐾🦴🌊 Hope the dog was not too traumatized.
Koa, Nate, everyone watch "Dr Fuellmich grand jury day 1' = shocking vid on net where Dr F & team expose the massive corruption in our health system. WORTH YOUR TIME.
Also, Nate look up Mark McMorris "road to recovery" yt video after he has a major snow board accident after hitting a tree. His doctors had him doing full PT recovery very quickly after getting out of the hosptial. I had several friends break leg bones in Park City UT and their doctors up there had them on a stationary bike within a week of breaking their bones because this method heals the bones quicker & better then sitting around waiting for the bones to heal. Interesting how there are new methods to heal bones. My friends did say they were in pain the first several weeks on the bike and did not enjoy the experience of pain during biking. But, did heal their bones quicker and stronger.
Great conversation!! keep these up. Aloha 🌺
Well played( the fact is…… I was only 2.58 seconds into the video….. or whatever it was….. ) you sold me on the doctor shit…. And I was irritated….. but you guys are great. Keep it up. I’m just a random fucker from eastern idaho….. that’s had the same compression fracture “situation” in my own spine……. But mine was between in between the L1 & T12….. I’m about 6 whiskeys deep. As my blood family’s from Scotland…. However I love the shit that you guys do….. I’ve surfed like twice in Oceanside with my step dads family…… but I’ve been a snowboarder…. as I’m from Idaho. Jesus…. This is Fuckn long winded… but it would be awesome to learn to surf legit from legit human beings….. and I won’t let you down. We can trade….. learn how to play ice hockey…. And teach me how to surf….. and I will make sure I keep my end of the bargain up. Either way you guys are Fucking solid. Sorry for the long winded Shit. I blame Snake River whiskey. But I had to say this.
You boys should do an ep with your north shore crew - John, Eli, Ivan, koa, kiron
I mean straight after the Eddie, could get Luke on. Be the first podcast to have him on? Could be sweet. Lovin the podcast lads
Get Healey on the cast and talk about his Eddie experience. He appeared, at least from the live you tube stream, to be absolutely sending it.. verging on out of control.
Another great episode! You two are so natural, it's awesome to get a look into your converstions. I would love to hear Mason Ho appear on an episode
This pod is my favorite thing on the internet, you’re both legends. Guests would be cool although you’re already killing it for sure, I definitely want to hear from John Pyzel, John John, and definitely Makua while he’s healing. Friends too, koa smith and the sunrise shack crew
Interview suggestions: Koa’s dad and brother(s), Nate’s brothers and even mom. Some of the older pipe/north shore chargers Mike Ho, Clyde Aikau, etc. Jack to talk behind the scenes of filming. Y’all have to go on a surf trip with Bert
When the swell was coming up and washing the beach, that clip of a woman getting stuck under like a log and almost sucked out, so gnarly!
Get Eli Olson on here! EO!
I’m stoked you two teamed up; 2 champions - you’ll feed off each other well and I’m super happy to see this❤ so now I’m gonna brag a bit after listening. I have two hip replacements and I can’t do narcotics. I’ll let you ponder that after the description of what they did to me all I had was an ice pack and some CBD hemp oil from eBay.😮 but I’m back surfing. I still skate pools still snowboard life is good especially almost at 62 and I hit the gym all the time and I hate it but when I walk out I love myself and so life is grand if you make it that way thank you for the motivation and your papa sounds and looks amazing❤ my surgeon said my bones were so thick and beefy and it’s all that slapping the cement and sometimes when you hit the water wrong it feels like cement and frozen ice feels like cement so all those pounds I’ve been taking since I was a little girl chasing the boys because I was the youngest child thank you thank you thank you🎉
Awesome post - loved your first hand insights into the Eddie, as well as your touch on the opioid troubles - my brother was a N. Shore surfer in the 70's and, unfortunately, also a big time heroin addict - stopped too late and died of liver disease about 10 years ago. Anyway, as far as guest - besides John John - how about Makua and Mason Ho. Keep up the great work and great surfing.
My new favorite podcast! I’d listen to you two talk to any of the pros, plus all the behind-the-scenes stuff. Would love to see old photos and videos of surfers when they were first starting out. How about the name “NaKoa?” (All da kids doin’ it. 😂)
Get Eli on. I’m curious why he quit doing his vlog
I really wish Nate got to surf that wave damn it hope next year is as big
im so sad i missed the eddie :( litterally one more day in hawaii and i would've been there
You guys should get Eli on, I think people would be down to hear about his MMA career so far and then also shit about you guys growing up together
O'Neill y t ch just dropped a really good Eddie contest vid about Eli.
Definitely surfers mobility saved you.
I've been in an 80 g's truck crash and they said if i didn't surf I'd be a cripple it saved my back and life.
Definitely not your dead lifts as they cause breaks and pressure on the spine.
10 kg in front of you is 60 kg of pressure on lumber area.
Healing is about keeping active keeping blood flow.
I'm stoked for you it was a clean break and you'll be back out there in no time.
🙏🤙🏄
Yeah boys another sick episode. Get some pipe legends on, even the newer generation groms building them selves up to the pecking order. JOB, eli, billy, John and I would say Ivan but I’m not sure if we would get much words out of him haha. Keep crushing it boysb
do you remember "fake nate" from the group chat on the livestream?! hahah that was a funny highlight
Another great episode. Bring Luke Shepardson on! It would be awesome to hear about his experience at the Eddie and being a lifeguard on the north shore!
The the thing I noticed about John John on big waves is he still has good style
I think you guys should interview all the oldest surfers before they maki. Get them on record telling their stories and giving encouragement and challenging the next generations. Doesn’t matter if they were pros or not. Respect! 💪🏽🤙🏽
guest suggestion Eddie Roth. Early days dahui stories
The video you did about competing in The Eddie was THE best surf video ever. The nervousness in the beginning was palpable. I'm invited, the waves are pushing water into my yard, but dark so you couldn't see the monster. The crowd, the traffic, the cool cop -"just get around the bend and it will clear up," the butt head cop - "just park and walk, you are not special," ditching the truck and walking through the the crowd, the crowd parts give access to the beach, the scramble of the crowd to get away from the waves, the beehive of activity behind the scenes. What a rollercoaster ride!
POPO don't surf!! Yeah it's gotten crazy!!!! 2009 was awesome 2016 was BIG!!! 98' outer logs was another. The back to back 30' swells over years in the 70's-80"s before they brought all the boulders in to put at otw that do massive erosion!!!! Been to almost every Eddie, and grew up loving hanging out with him talking story over all those years, until his tragic loss. I've seen and been out there for most of the really huge swells and El nino years, and it's just amazing!!!! But, when I was 9 years old, in December 1969, I was out there with my brother and father and older guys for the biggest surf I've seen pretty much in my life, and it was insane!!! Watched one huge set completely obliterate our beach house and others and water flooding so far inland it was the biggest I have ever seen! We literally had to jump in our car and haul a## inland before allthe water flooded inland!! There's crazy stories from that swell!!! It was truly historical!!! Kaena point was so huge, it's hard to say just how big it was!!! Ask anyone who was out there. Greg Noll!!!!! Never forget that!
With those overhead shots you can see just trees and a hill on the other side of the road. Why don’t they cut some of those down and build some tall ass stands so people don’t have to watch from the road?
I honestly love this raw version of a podcast. I’d prefer nothing change, even tho I understand if it does. But the rawness is dope. 🤝
The Eddie was the first surfing competition I've ever watched and it was so CAPTIVATING all day long!!! An incredible line up of some of the BEST surfers in the world, WOW. Incredible. 🌊💙💫🤙
YASSSSS!!!!
What a great time to start your cast…the lead up to The EDDIE. What an epic event. Thanks for covering it. Way cooler that you did.
🎉Nate-All the working out-seriously worked out in favor of you.(some people are built different)
The energy oozing off of you two is infectious. Seriously makes my day. Brings me up in a great way.
Kate and Noah!
I watch a lot of you guys quite a bit, and sometimes I'm convinced that you really don't know how good you are! I'd much rather watch your posse busting Rocky Point on a normal day than any of the contest stuff. You're surrounded by the best waves, best surfers, best equipment, and it really shows. I have SO much respect for your gang (John, Ivan, Billy, Eli, etc.) and how they treat everything related. Hate you couldn't surf The Eddie, Nate, but you've got the right perspective and you'll be back! Really enjoying these podcasts and you guys "shooting from the hip" on things. Much respect!
Boy with a pipe line was a show… Now the Eddy… Unbelievable please get both of your hot girlfriends to walk together through the crowd ha ha ha joking… Looking forward to pipeline and then Sunset hopefully every contest is epic… Be safe and rest up… Uncle Tony loves you guys
As an Ivy & Big 10-educated person in my 20s, I can 100% vouch for Nate’s point that TH-cam University is the true Mecca for important learning. Easily the most important and transformative insights I’ve heard came through YT podcasts & channels like AfterSkool. The best education is free!
I don't do podcasts. I never have. Until now!
So glad I've been with you since episode 1.
Deep gratitude always for your humility and openness and joy for life and surfing. 🙌✨️🥳🤙
Thanks for listening!!!
Wants: 1.) John John Florence (especially talk about 2011 Pipe quarterfinal vs Kelly) 2.) Keala Kennelly 3.) Jamie (why not?) 4.) Cross Training types/benefits & hobbies (snowboarding, hiking, skateboarding, biking, sailing, fishing) 5.) Surf History Heros (Ho family, Aiku family, Mark Foo, Sunny, Irons, etc) 6.) Alexandra Florence family surfing stories 7.) Kelly (fave FL surf spots) 8.) Italo Ferreira re: airs & skateboard type moves 9.) John John & Pyzel board development discussion 10.) Top 10 favorite surf spots in Hawaii & why
Nate the great setting it straight
Hi, great Episode but I think u guys should start this show with Jerry Lopez, Laird Hamilton and work ur way out to Kelly, John John, eventually make into a Surf Class/ Surf Videos POD cause 99% of Searches on line on surfing are about "How to Learn to Surf" first??. Just saying!!!!!, BW
Awesome show, great job guys
I’ve been out the water since July hernia first and then got diagnosed with heart problems 😬. Didn’t expect it at 47 ! Hopefully I get cleared to surf again just as it goes flat in the uk and back for next winter after heart operation🤞🏼… first winter I’ve missed since I was 23. Suuuuuuuucks shit. Look up the stoic philosophy’s helping me no end get my head around it.
Awesome Vlog Guys just the best team 🌺🤙the vibe is so infectious the best out there by a mile 🏴🏴
The Eddie was incredible to watch!! Great job, Koa, and don't beat yourself up. How deep can we go in asking for guests?? Is asking for Gerry Lopez to come on too much?? Maybe Laird or Michael Ho?? Getting these older guys to talk about what things were like in the lineup back in the day would be fantastic. Shit... Koa, get your dad on here!!!
Enjoying the podcast but you guys need some ART on your walls ;-) Will drop some watercolors of you guys at the Sunrise shack when I'm visiting family on Oahu at the end of Feb. Thx for the great stories 🤙
This is so Bad Ass! Both of you make the best team.
You can have Luke come in for an interview. Healy, Dorian, Pizel, on and on.
Keep this mellow format though. Cuz it feels like we are at kitchen table with you.
P.j. Rincon Calif.
NATE!! DMSO is the stronger cousin to MSM crystals. I use a teaspoon of that a day along with using DMSO.
Both are sulphur compounds.
I heard you say that you use MSM so I wanted to add that to the book I already wrote about DMSO 🤣
Aloha brah! 🤙🏽
Great great podcast today. Love hearing you share about your spine injuries as I have a bad one myself. I'm still surfing but suffer from chronic pain. Sad ting is my orthopedist did not recommend surgery because I have multiple fucked up discs in T12 and L4-L5. Unfortunately opioids are the only thing that provides stability in my life. The addiction is not because the meds make me feel high, but because it takes my pain away so I can function and do activities with joy again.
......Two Stoked ..... title ? and maybe get Eli and Billy and Ivan on an episode? i wanna hear North Shore grom stories-=-bet u dudes got upto some mischief?
We missed it by one day. Flew back to florida that day. My son and I surfed some super fun big wave at Haleiwa. I feel wave deprived now being home. Love the podcast🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻
34:47 they are known to indulge the cannabis for rest. Sleeping is crucial any day in rest is when we heal recharge. Sleeping is done to heal. Even when youre sick you sleep so the body can focus on healing and it happens while you dont even think youre basically unconcious. That is helpfull because you also lay still. Your body is your own surgeon, he wants you to lay still so he can work on you. He puts you to sleep.
ALSO VERY CRUCIAL! There are so many peopled lined up to be next football player. Surfers are rare. You guys are rare, even though we are all the same yet individuals …
Why do we compare ourselves amongst ourselves we are the standard. Scripture will tell you that.
Nate & Koa for 1st 🥇 & 2nd 🥈 in the next EDDIE you boys fight over who comes 1st 😝 😎🤙🏻
Loved Nates gambling content / predictions for the Eddie. You guys should compete with each other on picks for the CT events over the season and give us picks and predictions before each event - a la "Pardon My Take"!
nate, have you ever checked out Mark Rippetoe high hip deadlifts. . .changed my life, may wanna check it out, his book is called Starting Strength....love the PodCast, keep it up fellas
Would love to see Healy on