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Josh Waitzkin is the Author of The Art of Learning.  He coaches the world's best in the financial and sport's worlds and has excelled to a world class level in Chess (8x National Chess Champion), Tai Chi Push Hands (2x World Champion), and Brazilian Jui Jitzu (Black Belt under Marcelo Garcia).  

He is now passionately pursuing the art of Paddle Surfing.  Our conversation covers Josh's passion and learning process.

Josh Waitzkin On the Art of Learning

Anders Ericsson is the author of Peak and the world's leading expert on what it takes to become truly great at something.  He's studied masters in different fields and has discovered the common practices that separate the best from the rest.  Our conversation covers deliberate practice, mental representations, the skills that our kids should be learning, and why we grow to love things as were becoming better.

Anders Ericsson on Becoming Great

Mick Slattery is the owner and designer/shaper for SureFire Surfboards from Australia.  He joins Erik to discuss the design process, and technical specs/ideas for paddle surfing.

Surfboard Design and Construction Technical Discussion w/ Mick Slattery of SureFire Surfboards

William Branum is a recently retired US Navy Seal with 26 years in service.  William was deployed 10 times, 4 to Iraq and 3 to Afghanistan.  His last years in service were in HQ where he built teams to solve operational deficiencies by creating partnerships with industry, academia, and strategic funding organizations.  Since retiring, William has started a consulting firm to help companies solve problems, create strategies, and bring a different perspective to their organization.

William Branum - Practice and (Lack of) Fear with a US Navy Seal

What's foil surfing all about and why is it taking the surf world by storm?  James Casey, Australian waterman, comes on to discuss why foiling is so addictive and gives insights as to the best way to start, prone, SUP and tow differences, and how it opens up surf spots and changes conditions.

Foiling Series Ep. 1 - James Casey Part 1

On a recent foil and surf trip to Costa Rica Erik Antonson, Chase Kosterlitz, Fisher Grant and Damo sat down to discuss the foil surfing learning process from their differing views.

Foiling Series Ep. 2 -  Costa Rica Roundtable w/ Chase, Fisher, Damien and Erik

Foiling discussion with Chris Gutzeit from Cloud 9 Foils.

Foiling Series Ep. 3 - Chris Gutzeit - Cloud 9 Foils Co-Founder

Australian Waterman James Casey returns to the podcast to continue the foiling discussion.  

Photo credit: @moontours

Foiling Series Ep. 4 - James Casey Round 2

Rob Pirie first surf foiled by taping a kite foil to the bottom of a SUP.  That's OG.  He shares his journey and knowledge on the show and discusses the NP line a foils.

Foiling Series Ep. 5 - Rob Pirie talks early days foiling and NP Glide Wings

Follow Brian on insta @foiltheworld and support the cause on https://foil-the-world.myshopify.com/

Foiling Series Ep. 6 - Foil the World's Brian Finch

Kane de Wilde can be found on Instagram at KDMaui and if you want to see some inspirational foiling check out "Even the Dog Can't Believe his Eyes" on youtube.

Foil Series Ep. 7 - Kane de Wilde

Billy is the head of Marketing for F-One in the states.  He's also an insane kite surfer and foil surfer.  He comes on to talk foiling from a kiting background and the new Swing Wing hand kite and all things foil...

Foiling Series Ep. 10 - F-One's Billy Ackerman

Style-Master Keahi de Aboitiz talks foiling and flow.  Keahi is a World Champ Kite Surfer, a World Tour SUP Surfer, Wave of the Winter Nominee on Shortboard and now he's leading the charge and showing us what's possible on foil.  I learned a ton talking to Keahi and you will too...

Foiling Series - Keahi De Aboitiz on Foiling and Flow

Glennel Jordan is a foiler from Oahu, she recently won the first foiling contest on Kauai in October and is a regular bigger wave tow foiler.  Give her a follow @ocean_baby on Insta.

Foiling Series Ep. 2 - Costa Rica Roundtable w/ Chase, Fisher, Damien and Erik

The Progression Project