Kim Ball is a Maui waterman, entrepreneur, and the founder of HI-Tech Surf Sports, one of Hawaii's most iconic surf shops. After moving to Maui in the 1970s, Kim helped shape the island's surf culture by building HI-Tech into a cornerstone of the local surf community while supporting generations of surfers, shapers, and ocean athletes. His influence extends far beyond retail, with decades spent helping grow surfing on Maui and preserving the island's unique ocean lifestyle. ENJOY!

Kai recounts one of his most wild side quests with fellow Red Bull athlete and friend, Nathan Florence, as they took to the streets in LA to compete in Red Bull Soap Box. The boys also give their predictions on the rumored El Nino season that could bring a historic winter season to Maui's north shore. ENJOY!

This week we are sitting down with our good friend and lead water-safety driver, OLA CURNAN. Ola's been in the big wave scene since the beginning; experiencing once-in-a-lifetime giant swells as well as helping pioneer big wave foiling. Since becoming our lead rescuer he's gotten us out of some insane situations. Lost jet-skis, horrific wipeouts, insane whitewater escapes, there are some banger stories in this episode. ENJOY!

Connor Baxter is one of the most dominant athletes in the history of stand-up paddle racing. Raised on Maui, he’s built a career defined by endurance, consistency, and an unmatched ability to perform across every discipline—from sprint racing to grueling open ocean crossings. A multi-time world champion, Connor has spent over a decade at the top of the sport, earning titles on the APP World Tour and ISA World Championships. Known for his relentless work ethic and deep connection to the ocean, he’s helped elevate SUP racing onto the global stage. In this episode, Connor breaks down what it takes to stay at the top for so long, becoming a Maui fire fighter, the mindset behind elite endurance performance, and his and Kai's legendary rivalry that nearly ended their friendship. ENJOY!

When is it time to walk away from big waves? We tackle this inevitable topic, break down some big wave lore, and discuss the current state of professional surfing. ENJOY!

In this episode we sit down with one of the most progressive surfers of our generation — Albee Layer. From redefining what’s possible at Jaws, battling through brutal injuries and coming back stronger, inventing aerial maneuvers, Albee has built a career on pushing boundaries. We dive deep into it all. ENJOY!

Noah Flegel is arguably the world's most exciting wake athlete pushing the next generation of progression on the water. Known for his technical style, power, and creativity, Noah brings a modern approach to wake riding that blends style with all-out commitment. In this episode, we dive into Noah’s journey—how he got started, foiling's roots in the wake world, what it takes to compete at the highest level, the mindset behind progression, and where wake sports are headed next. ENJOY!

This week the boys recap the latest happenings in the big wave surfing world, how winter has been on Maui so far, how Kai rediscovered high performance longboarding, and whether bodyboarding has become more core than surfing. ENJOY!

In this episode, we sit down with legendary waterwoman Andrea Moller. From charging some of the heaviest waves on the planet to dominating paddle races, Andrea’s career is built on deep ocean knowledge, discipline, and earned respect in the most demanding conditions. Beyond her accomplishments in the water, Andrea is also a paramedic, bringing real-world emergency experience into some of the most critical moments in ocean sports. She has become a leader in water safety at Peʻahi (Jaws), helping shape modern rescue protocols and setting the standard for preparedness in big-wave surfing. We discuss the history of paddling at Jaws, earning trust in heavy lineups, and what it truly means to live a life of service—to both the ocean and the community.

In this episode, we sit down with Surfline’s Head of Forecasting, Kevin Wallis — the guy surfers rely on when the world’s biggest swells are on the horizon. Kevin breaks down how he became a wizard of forecasting, the stories behind historic XXL swells, why spots like Cortez Bank can theoretically hold 1000-foot waves, and what the future of big-wave surfing might look like. About Kevin Wallis: Kevin is Surfline’s Head of Forecasting and one of the world’s most trusted swell analysts. With over two decades of experience predicting the planet’s most powerful surf, he’s guided surfers through everything from weekend sessions to historic, high-risk XXL days. His deep knowledge of ocean science and weather patterns makes him a critical figure in big-wave surfing.