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SURF CHAOS

SURF CHAOS

By Joe Riska

Surf talk! Everything surfing, WSL breakdowns to local surfers ,travel , culture ,surf industry and of course surfing!
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BSR surf resort trip EPISODE 43

SURF CHAOSSep 06, 2021

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Surf chaos episode 54 top surf 5 movies

Surf chaos episode 54 top surf 5 movies

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I give my top 5 favorite surf movies! From big Hollywood to underground surf !
Dec 26, 202321:49
episode 53 Health and wsl

episode 53 Health and wsl

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On this episode Joe talks health and WSL ads.

Oct 05, 202331:51
episode 52: stop dropping in

episode 52: stop dropping in

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Who else is tired of soft surfers? Tired of surfers just dropping in without looking, well lets get into it.

Sep 06, 202323:29
episode 51 Rio Wrap up

episode 51 Rio Wrap up

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Rio contest just ended and there was some big upsets. Fantasy surfing picks and predictions going forward.

Jul 01, 202326:38
episode 50 Margaret River

episode 50 Margaret River

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Margaret River is well on it's way and so are my fantasy picks. I take a deep dive into this event.

May 01, 202330:39
episode 49 post portugual

episode 49 post portugual

A quick dive into fantasy surfing and my predictions for Bells beach

Mar 23, 202316:13
episode 48: post g-land, el salvador & rio

episode 48: post g-land, el salvador & rio

The WSL has let us down again with some average waves, what will be next at J-bay hopefully fireworks.

Jul 05, 202222:32
Episode 47: bells beach and Margaret river

Episode 47: bells beach and Margaret river

I break down my fantasy picks for both events and go over some other WSL news.
Apr 24, 202225:46
Episode 46:Fantasy surfing updates

Episode 46:Fantasy surfing updates

I talk about my fantasy picks and the surfvival league!
Mar 15, 202214:03
Episode 45: with Uriah Gravois Texas surfing

Episode 45: with Uriah Gravois Texas surfing

I have a nice conversation with the great Uriah, who is a Florida native now living in Texas via Australia. We talk a lot about local surf breaks and give our opinions on the WSL and the future of surfing.
Dec 29, 202101:31:27
Episode 44: Post world title

Episode 44: Post world title

I give my opinions on where the wsl is heading next year.
Oct 09, 202120:03
BSR surf resort trip EPISODE 43

BSR surf resort trip EPISODE 43

Me and my friend ED took a trip to Texas and surfed BSR surf resort! It was a blast and I talk all about it here!
Sep 06, 202117:56
episode 42 july 4th!!

episode 42 july 4th!!

It's a short episode and just a quick ramble and pump on the wsl!! please enjoy!!

Jul 05, 202113:44
Epiosode 41 safety in the water. Return of the WSL

Epiosode 41 safety in the water. Return of the WSL

Joe talks about the unfortunate incident that happened at Rincon just over a week ago. Also the WSL is almost back with the beginning of the Australia 4 part series of the tour! A surfing podcast.
Mar 21, 202126:18
Episode 40 with Joe: upcoming wsl tour spots in Australia

Episode 40 with Joe: upcoming wsl tour spots in Australia

On this episode of surfchaos Joe talks about the upcoming tour spots in Australia and the addition of Newcastle to the tour. 


Episode is also sponsored by minnow surfboards.

Feb 10, 202130:55
Episode 39: Uriah and Mike dropping in from Texas!

Episode 39: Uriah and Mike dropping in from Texas!

we talk about the recent suspension of the Pipemasters and the Honolua bay contest. As well as just surfing in Texas and California. What will surfing look like in 2021, is this a sign of things to come?

Dec 13, 202001:03:41
Episode 38 : Pipeline and the return of the 2021 ct tour

Episode 38 : Pipeline and the return of the 2021 ct tour

The CT tour is back and the first day action was yesterday! Lots of swell in the water and Joe talks about riding a bigger board and riding point breaks.
Dec 08, 202031:32
Episode 37. Just a quick drop in with Joe

Episode 37. Just a quick drop in with Joe

Triple crown of surfing is not happening this year, but pipe is set to be on.
Oct 28, 202020:21
episode 36: Joe re visits 2011 San Francisco Rip Curl search event where Kelly Slater wins his 11th world title and Medina wins the event

episode 36: Joe re visits 2011 San Francisco Rip Curl search event where Kelly Slater wins his 11th world title and Medina wins the event

2011  WAS A GREAT YEAR FOR THE TOUR. KELLY SLATER WINS THE TOUR FOR HIS 11TH TIME AND THERE WAS 3 MAJOR CITIES ON THE EVENT SCHEDULE.

Sep 23, 202024:21
Episode 35: guests Uriah, Mike, and Suni. Texas meets Australia

Episode 35: guests Uriah, Mike, and Suni. Texas meets Australia

On this episode of Surf Chaos we talk about the recent hurricane swell to hit the gulf of Mexico. Then we go on what is wrong with surfing and why so much has changed and is covered up from drugs to religion and how pro surfers like Kelly Slater influence so much.

Aug 30, 202001:48:56
Episode 34: Solo podcast with Joe Riska. Rumble at the ranch and WSL predictions

Episode 34: Solo podcast with Joe Riska. Rumble at the ranch and WSL predictions

Joe talks about kelly slater and his upcoming season that may or may not happen as the world is still upside down. Warm water waves in SO-CAL as well as womans surfing
Aug 23, 202032:40
Episode 33: Guests Uriah and Mike are back!

Episode 33: Guests Uriah and Mike are back!

Uriah and Mike are back and they are pumped there is a hurricane about to head there way and bring in some waves! We had some virtual beers and had a great time. Things got deep when the new WSl format conversation came up with lots of great ideas!

Jul 27, 202001:04:09
Episode 32: guests Uriah Gravois and Mike Starek

Episode 32: guests Uriah Gravois and Mike Starek

This was a fun one with these guys. They both are living on the coast in Texas, come to find out there is quite a bit of surf there with warm water and wild people! We were all over the place on this one but we still managed to pull it all togehter!

Jul 13, 202001:00:59
Episode 31: Guest Joe Demarco @demarcosurfboards and wsl triple crown beach commentator

Episode 31: Guest Joe Demarco @demarcosurfboards and wsl triple crown beach commentator

On this episode Joe and I talk about what the WSL will look like moving forward as well as his experience sitting in the booth being the voice on the beach for the triple crown.
Jun 14, 202047:47
Episode 30 : A surf at Malibu and talk about current events and surfing

Episode 30 : A surf at Malibu and talk about current events and surfing

This episode I share a little story about driving up to Malibu and surfing the iconic surf break! Also I dive into the unavoidable subject of the major current events happening in around the world and some other fun subjects.

Jun 03, 202031:27
 Episode 29:Latest from Joe @ surfchaos

Episode 29:Latest from Joe @ surfchaos

Im just dropping in and talking about some recent updates and giving my opinion on whats been going in the world.

May 17, 202022:18
Episode 28 Surf Chaos: with Micah Ramsay

Episode 28 Surf Chaos: with Micah Ramsay

This is the return of my guest Micah Ramsay. We had a fun light hearted conversation about surfing, WSL and of  course the corona virus. we gave our predictions of what this year might have looked like and are already pumped for the next WSL season ! 

Apr 16, 202043:33
episdoe 27 surf chaos: How to stay positive and keep calm!!!

episdoe 27 surf chaos: How to stay positive and keep calm!!!

Just a quick episode on quarantine life and what to do!

Apr 10, 202012:05
Episode 26 -Return with Matt and Willy from the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii

Episode 26 -Return with Matt and Willy from the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii

We talk about suring and what is to come after all of this craziness!
Mar 29, 202001:08:14
episode 25 zoom chat with Willy, Dave and Matt about what the fuck is going on with coronavirus and surfing!

episode 25 zoom chat with Willy, Dave and Matt about what the fuck is going on with coronavirus and surfing!

zoom chat about surfing and the corona virus
Mar 23, 202048:40
Episode 24: Corona Virus and WSL tour cancelled !!

Episode 24: Corona Virus and WSL tour cancelled !!

Corona virus and surfing the Corona Pro!
Mar 18, 202029:40
Episode 23 / A first timers guide to the North Shore of Oahu

Episode 23 / A first timers guide to the North Shore of Oahu

Travel guide to the North Shore of Oahu
Feb 04, 202027:46
Episode 22 with John Freeze

Episode 22 with John Freeze

interview with John Freeze all about surfing Florida and fishing.
Jan 23, 202030:49
Episode 21 -Post Pipeline and whats to come for 2020

Episode 21 -Post Pipeline and whats to come for 2020

Post surf wrap up on the Billabong Pipemasters and wsl
Jan 16, 202021:20
Episode 20- Finals day at the Billabong pipemasters

Episode 20- Finals day at the Billabong pipemasters

head to head at the billabobg pipemasters in hawaii
Dec 17, 201924:14
episode 19- The "NEW" tour stops and Hawaii

episode 19- The "NEW" tour stops and Hawaii

triple crown of surfing and the 2020 wsl tour
Nov 20, 201921:32
Episode 18 Portugual mid contest ... Bye Bye Medina

Episode 18 Portugual mid contest ... Bye Bye Medina

Medina is out after the round of 16 and the world title race is getting tight!
Oct 25, 201919:42
Episode 17 : POST QUIKSILVER PRO  FRANCE

Episode 17 : POST QUIKSILVER PRO FRANCE

Post surf wrap up on the quiksilver pro in France
Oct 12, 201930:04
Episode 16: History of Surfing -  Part 1

Episode 16: History of Surfing - Part 1

History of surfing pre- 1910
Sep 25, 201931:26
episode 15 freshwater pro and winter is coming!

episode 15 freshwater pro and winter is coming!

surfing in the middle of california
Sep 11, 201921:52
Episode 14 Post Tahiti

Episode 14 Post Tahiti

I break down the event at Teahupoo.
Aug 31, 201923:26
episode 13 with Micah Ramsay

episode 13 with Micah Ramsay

I sit down with Micah and talk about shaping, surfing longboards and the WSL.
Aug 26, 201930:38
episode 12  Pre- Teahupoo & WSL

episode 12 Pre- Teahupoo & WSL

Teahupoo and the wsl schedule
Aug 19, 201926:30
episode 11 "tripping on the north shore"

episode 11 "tripping on the north shore"

tahiti and the wsl and tripping on the north shore
Aug 09, 201929:48
episode 10 post jaby and the 90's

episode 10 post jaby and the 90's

joe talks about surfing in the 90's and the excitment of finding new waves
Jul 29, 201928:35
episode 9 J-Bay and crowds

episode 9 J-Bay and crowds

J-bay wsl and crowds
Jul 13, 201926:56
Episode 8 post OI RIO PRO

Episode 8 post OI RIO PRO

Surfing in Brazil and the OI Rio Pro
Jun 28, 201931:05
Episodse 7 post Margaret River

Episodse 7 post Margaret River

post Margaret River
Jun 05, 201917:37
Surfchaos episode 6 Bali and Beyond

Surfchaos episode 6 Bali and Beyond

WSL talk and travel
May 24, 201923:29
surfchaos Episode 5 Bells Beach  post show wrap up

surfchaos Episode 5 Bells Beach post show wrap up

This episode I talk about bells beach and Bali. Also the north shore and Sunny Garcia.
May 04, 201916:57