Margo's Surfing Journey: From Baggage Handler to Pro Surfing Revival at 50 | Best Surf Interviews

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  • @SurfSplendor
    @SurfSplendor  10 місяців тому +1

    Hey loyal listeners! Support us, find optimal health, & more for free from AG1 at DrinkAG1.com/surf

  • @brownsnake9750
    @brownsnake9750 9 місяців тому +4

    Bunyip dreaming, Sons of fun and espescially Green Iguana changed my life, and i never looked back except to occassionally put one of those vids back on, Margo of all the guys was my greatest inspiration.

    • @SurfSplendor
      @SurfSplendor  9 місяців тому +3

      @brownsnake9750 "Bunyip Dreaming," "Sons of Fun," and "Green Iguana" - the classics that changed lives! 📼 Margo's influence is timeless, and it's rad that he continues to inspire. Keep riding the stoke wave, mate! 🤘🏄‍♂️

    • @brownsnake9750
      @brownsnake9750 9 місяців тому

      @@SurfSplendor im in hawaii now and despite all the amazing surfers here im always looking for somebody i can compare to margo's drop knee style of carving the face and theres nobody that can even come close, margo and occy have a lost art form

  • @1stclassrentals981
    @1stclassrentals981 10 місяців тому +3

    Brenden is a champ, always soft-spoken, and always willing to have a chat, a decent human being to be around. And I love my Albumn twinsman @ the age of 64yrs 😍

    • @SurfSplendor
      @SurfSplendor  9 місяців тому

      @1stclassrentals981 Brenden is a champ indeed! 🤘 Soft-spoken and always up for a chat, he embodies the true surf spirit. Your Albumn twinsman at 64 is legendary! Keep soaking in the stoke, and here's to many more waves together! 🏄‍♂️😍

  • @pubgutt2076
    @pubgutt2076 10 місяців тому +5

    On ya Margo, great interview legend 💪
    Back in the day late 80s through the 90s, I wondered how you could be payed & supported to travel the world surfing the best waves, not having to compete, that mystery finally solved 🤔
    I've been a self funded surfer since 1974, in 1991 I had the privilege to surf Gland 12 to 15 feet, with Arron Napoleon & his mate Hoowa from Hawaii.
    In my 48 years of surfing, Arron Napoleon from Hawaii, is the Best surfer I have ever had the privilege of witnessing & surfing with 🏄‍♂️

    • @SurfSplendor
      @SurfSplendor  9 місяців тому

      @pubgutt2076 On ya, Margo! 🤘 Late 80s through the 90s were an era of mystery and stoke. It's awesome to hear your journey and encounters with surfing legends. Here's to many more years of self-funded surfing adventures! 🏄‍♂️💪

  • @gregbanker
    @gregbanker 9 місяців тому +2

    Just yesterday I saw Margo blend a series of beautiful bottom turns top turns 3times smooth as silk I was blown away ,best I’ve ever seen ….just out of a 7day silent retreat he was the the flow he and the wave were one we spoke of the wave his manner was very similar to my meditation teacher yet I had a feeling he had the heart of a true Aussie Anzac hero peace to you Margo

    • @SurfSplendor
      @SurfSplendor  9 місяців тому

      @user-mi6go9bp6m Margo's smooth bottom turns and top turns are pure poetry on the waves! 🌊 Sounds like you had a transcendental experience witnessing the flow. Cheers to the heart of a true Aussie Anzac hero! 🇦🇺🤙

  • @CliffsofHope
    @CliffsofHope 10 місяців тому +2

    Blessed to hang out with Margo in Ireland nearly 20 years ago with Asher Pacey. It was unreal to show him around. Great to see him loving & living it:) Maybe it'll happen again:) God is good. John McCarthy

    • @SurfSplendor
      @SurfSplendor  9 місяців тому

      @CliffsofHope What an epic memory hanging out with Margo in Ireland! 🍀 The surf community's interconnectedness is a beautiful thing. May the waves align for another meet-up soon. God is indeed good! 🙏🏄‍♂️

  • @mickmccarthy1302
    @mickmccarthy1302 10 місяців тому +1

    Surfing is much more than just "doing air 360's" So happy to see Margo free surfing and getting attention in his 50's. As a life long surfer, in my 50's still surfing at a level not unlike my 20's, but different - huge inspiration, thanks Album Surfboards and everyone thinking of surfing differently.

    • @SurfSplendor
      @SurfSplendor  9 місяців тому

      @mickmccarthy1302 Surfing is a lifelong journey, and Margo's free-surfing in his 50s is pure inspiration! 🙌 It's about more than just air 360's; it's a way of life. Cheers to thinking outside the barrel! 🌊🤙

  • @jonathanponsford
    @jonathanponsford 10 місяців тому +1

    I lived in Byron in the early 1980 shaping boards and I had the amazing experience watching these guys surf and no crowds thank you for a fantastic interview

    • @SurfSplendor
      @SurfSplendor  9 місяців тому

      @jonathanponsford Shaping boards in the early '80s in Byron Bay sounds like a dream! 🤙 Those were the days of uncrowded waves and pure surf vibes. Your fantastic interview brought back those golden memories. Thanks for sharing the stoke! 🌊🙌

  • @derfmctighe0108
    @derfmctighe0108 10 місяців тому +1

    Glad to hear you’re doing well. Always a legend in our surf minds

    • @SurfSplendor
      @SurfSplendor  9 місяців тому

      @derfmctighe0108 Glad to hear you're doing well, legend! 🙌 In the ever-evolving world of surfing, your influence remains timeless. Keep embodying the surf spirit in your journey! 🤙🌊

  • @paulsmith5167
    @paulsmith5167 10 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for doing this interview, absolutely love Margo’s surfing and personality , what a top bloke 👍

    • @SurfSplendor
      @SurfSplendor  9 місяців тому +1

      @paulsmith5167 You're absolutely right, mate! Margo's surfing and personality make him a top bloke. 🤙 Thanks for tuning in and sharing the stoke. Here's to more legendary moments in the surf world! 🏄‍♂️👍

  • @roobysoho
    @roobysoho 7 місяців тому

    this is awesome... 48 here... haven't surfed for 2 years... but still know I'm a surfer and that I'll be back. Overdosed on being a surfer for 40 years... Have to focus on the rest of life right now.

    • @SurfSplendor
      @SurfSplendor  6 місяців тому +1

      Feeling the same way @roobysoho • stoke is still here but priorities have changed!

  • @jbt7926
    @jbt7926 10 місяців тому +3

    Super inspiring guy whether you surf or not. Great character. Can't wait to see more clips of Margo in great waves!

    • @SurfSplendor
      @SurfSplendor  9 місяців тому +1

      @jbt7926 Super inspiring, indeed! 🌊 Margo's character transcends surfing and resonates with anyone seeking inspiration. More clips of Margo in great waves coming your way - stay stoked! 🏄‍♂️🤙

    • @jbt7926
      @jbt7926 9 місяців тому +1

      @@SurfSplendor That's great news. Surfings Gentleman

  • @jonnyref3475
    @jonnyref3475 10 місяців тому +4

    A truly wonderful interview.
    Walking into a surf shop in my teenage years and seeing Margo in Green Iguana got me into the sport. Oddly seeing him, Jack Freestone and the Album films got me back into it again 20 years later. A great and humble man, who is a wonderful advocate for surfing and ecology movements.
    The WSL comments were spot on. The format and locations are dull. It sadly does not represent the best of surfing. Plus current WSL format does not always crown the best competitive surfer of the tour given the ridiculous ‘World Title Showdown.’

    • @SurfSplendor
      @SurfSplendor  9 місяців тому

      @jonnyref3475 Your journey with Margo from teenage inspiration to rediscovering the stoke is legendary! 🤙 He's not just a surfer but a humble advocate for surfing and ecology movements. Thanks for recognizing the true essence of the sport and sharing your surf journey! 🌊🙌

  • @marckindl1071
    @marckindl1071 10 місяців тому +2

    Great interview, one of the best I have watched so far. Thanks a lot for it!

  • @patjosefsson3885
    @patjosefsson3885 10 місяців тому

    What a pure interview! I really looked up to Margo in my teens. Such an amazing surfer and human. Thanks for this!

    • @SurfSplendor
      @SurfSplendor  9 місяців тому +1

      @patjosefsson3885 It's always special to hear that Margo played a role in inspiring your teens! 🌊 An amazing surfer and human indeed. Thanks for joining us in celebrating the legacy of this surfing legend! 🤙

  • @lukemorrison6104
    @lukemorrison6104 10 місяців тому +2

    The lord of rail surfing 🙌🏽

    • @SurfSplendor
      @SurfSplendor  9 місяців тому

      @lukemorrison6104 The lord of rail surfing, indeed! 🙌🏽 Margo's timeless style on the rails is truly legendary. Keep soaking in the stoke of his rail mastery, and may your surf adventures be filled with endless waves and epic rides! 🏄‍♂️✨

  • @robscanlan
    @robscanlan 23 дні тому

    I love Margo in Framelines!

  • @TheWaxhead66
    @TheWaxhead66 10 місяців тому +2

    This was really insightful. Great interview

  • @mykeyoh1536
    @mykeyoh1536 10 місяців тому +4

    Such a great and insightful interview. Very well done. Thanks for posting.

    • @SurfSplendor
      @SurfSplendor  9 місяців тому

      @mykeyoh1536 Glad you enjoyed the interview! 🤙 It's always a pleasure to share the insights and stories of surfing legends like Margo. Stay tuned for more surf wisdom and stoke! 🏄‍♂️✨

  • @grantranger4042
    @grantranger4042 10 місяців тому +1

    Best interview I’ve heard for a long time!

    • @SurfSplendor
      @SurfSplendor  9 місяців тому

      @grantranger4042 Stoked to hear you enjoyed the interview, mate! 🤙 We're always chasing the best waves of insight and stoke with legendary surfers like Margo. Thanks for tuning in, and here's to more epic interviews on the horizon! 🌊🎙️

  • @cabacronulla
    @cabacronulla 10 місяців тому +1

    Onya Margo.. Always FUN sharing waves with you n Micah....See ya soon....Surfing forAll the Right Reasons... Cheers...

    • @SurfSplendor
      @SurfSplendor  9 місяців тому +1

      @cabacronulla Onya, mate! 🤙 Sharing waves with legends like you, Margo, and Micah sounds like a blast. Surfing for all the right reasons indeed! Cheers to many more epic sessions in the waves. See you soon out there! 🌊🤘

  • @justingurley836
    @justingurley836 10 місяців тому

    Legendary interview. Thank You.

  • @adammcnamara5027
    @adammcnamara5027 10 місяців тому +1

    A real life legend full of style in and out of the water and a truely nice man. All the respect and success in the world and future.

    • @SurfSplendor
      @SurfSplendor  9 місяців тому

      @adammcnamara5027 Margo's style in and out of the water makes him a real-life legend! 🌟 The respect and success he deserves are well-earned. Here's to Margo, the surfing icon! 🏄‍♂️👏

    • @adammcnamara5027
      @adammcnamara5027 9 місяців тому

      @@SurfSplendor 1000% i grew up watching him surf Dbah and he was always with a big smile.

  • @ShauninParadise
    @ShauninParadise 10 місяців тому +4

    guy shreds, and damn that's a strong beard situation.

  • @dudeleboski2692
    @dudeleboski2692 10 місяців тому +3

    Totally agree w/Margo. Some of the new stuff is Fugly… im not just saying that because im from the 80’s and 90’s. Neither is Margo

  • @scottthomasen8978
    @scottthomasen8978 10 місяців тому +1

    Thank you both for a great interview. With so many letdowns out there with the WSL and their disheartening direction against those who got them theres will, it is so great to regroup with when it was great. Kind of reminds me of how satisfying this last Eddy was....we need this stuff to not totally throw in the towell.

    • @SurfSplendor
      @SurfSplendor  10 місяців тому

      Thanks, Scott. Couldn't agree more.

  • @Daniel-ns7bv
    @Daniel-ns7bv 10 місяців тому +2

    I'm sure it's been said before but I'll say it again, a little surf footage wouldn't go astray

    • @SurfSplendor
      @SurfSplendor  9 місяців тому

      @Daniel-ns7bv We hear you! 🤘 More surf footage is in the pipeline, so stay tuned for the ultimate wave vibes. Keep riding the comments and sharing the stoke! 🌊🎥

  • @robbiegaddes4269
    @robbiegaddes4269 10 місяців тому +1

    So hard to reduce alcohol intake. When you can you definitely sleep better. Tossing and turning (and sweating ) at three in the morning sucks. Great interview.
    Looks like the big fella is doing okay. No one is a saint. Big hard hacks. One of my favourite surfers. Break walls can break balls
    Loved this

    • @SurfSplendor
      @SurfSplendor  10 місяців тому +1

      Reducing/eliminating alcohol intake is the quickest way to improve one's life, increase productivity, and reduce so many issues associated with inflammation and poor sleep. One doesn't need to have a "problem" with alcohol to immediately see the benefits from abstinence. Good for all!

  • @caseyhansen4567
    @caseyhansen4567 9 місяців тому

    Great interview. Good surfing, great guy..inspired so many surfers at that time..i still have bunny yip dreaming on VHS

    • @SurfSplendor
      @SurfSplendor  9 місяців тому +1

      @caseyhansen4567 Stoked to hear you enjoyed the interview! 🤙 Margo's surfing and impact on the surf community are timeless. Hanging onto "Bunyip Dreaming" on VHS is pure surf nostalgia - a treasure trove of inspiration! 🌊📼 Keep riding the stoke wave, and may those classic surf memories continue to inspire! 🏄‍♂️✨

  • @kennethross5533
    @kennethross5533 10 місяців тому +1

    Great interview. He could easily be hired as the Dos Equis "Most Interesting Man in the World" for a campaign reboot 😁

  • @noahgottlieb2565
    @noahgottlieb2565 10 місяців тому +4

    Imagine perfect vertical hacks off the top and deep backside barrels in indo… then add 20 years of experience. Margo has to be one the most fundamentally beautiful surfers I’ve ever seen.

    • @SurfSplendor
      @SurfSplendor  9 місяців тому

      @noahgottlieb2565 Imagine those perfect vertical hacks and deep backside barrels - Margo's surfing is fundamentally beautiful, combining experience and style. 🌊🏄‍♂️ Thanks for appreciating the artistry of this surfing icon! 🙌

  • @robbiegaddes4269
    @robbiegaddes4269 10 місяців тому +1

    Tall Natural footers rip . Especially up north.
    Margo and Brett “The Bird” Hodge,are my all time favourites.

    • @chrismo2922
      @chrismo2922 10 місяців тому

      yeah well Margo is one of Hodgey's all time favourites.!!

  • @DarknessYT2010
    @DarknessYT2010 10 місяців тому +1

    margo ! surferd with him ngloo 93" legend

  • @richardhiatt3420
    @richardhiatt3420 10 місяців тому +1

    Humble as always Margo 🏴‍☠️

    • @SurfSplendor
      @SurfSplendor  10 місяців тому +1

      What a gentleman, in and out of the water. Pure class.

  • @jonc2037
    @jonc2037 10 місяців тому +1

    Margo, what a legend.

    • @SurfSplendor
      @SurfSplendor  9 місяців тому

      @jonc2037 Margo is indeed a legend, and we're stoked to have shared his story! 🌊 Thanks for being part of the surf community that appreciates the greatness of this surfing icon. 🤘🏄‍♂️

  • @andrewb5412
    @andrewb5412 10 місяців тому

    Would see him at dbah every once in a while when I was a kid. I think he lived a little north of me so seeing surf was a rare-ish treat.

    • @SurfSplendor
      @SurfSplendor  9 місяців тому

      @andrewb5412 Ah, the memories of spotting Margo at Dbah in your younger days must've been epic! 🌊 A rare treat indeed. Share more of those classic surf encounters - the stoke is timeless! 🏄‍♂️✨

  • @dolphin_dog
    @dolphin_dog Місяць тому

    i like when you probe people about depression to try and learn insight into how to help other people in that situation. imo a person with depression is like a wild animal with their paw caught in a trap - you have to try to help them even though they might try to bite

    • @SurfSplendor
      @SurfSplendor  Місяць тому

      Nice analogy and Thank you 🙏 At the end of the day everyone wants to speak their soul.

  • @jameswitty283
    @jameswitty283 10 місяців тому +1

    Great interview. love the Ablums just wish they were a little more affordable in Aus

    • @SurfSplendor
      @SurfSplendor  10 місяців тому +1

      Thank you. I've been fortunate to own a couple Albums since their earliest days. Each of the boards is still intact and in great condition. Worth the price tag considering they've outlived some less expensive boards by double.

  • @hyetrwesmelvin8167
    @hyetrwesmelvin8167 Місяць тому

    Elephant in the room, the bloke lost his partner to cancer, sounds like he went to a dark place and came back. Absolute legend of a bloke and one of the best surfers on the planet in his day.

    • @SurfSplendor
      @SurfSplendor  Місяць тому +1

      We are so much stronger after something like that. And you're spot on...absolute legend and still surfing with power and grace

  • @stewartcash555
    @stewartcash555 10 місяців тому +2

    Sons of fun

  • @caseyhansen4567
    @caseyhansen4567 9 місяців тому

    Would be great to interview Glen Winton...so many people are riding quads.i was lucky to surf and hang with Glen in the 80 s.he made me a fin template for a quad.and i had terry senate make me one in 1984

    • @SurfSplendor
      @SurfSplendor  9 місяців тому +1

      @caseyhansen4567 Stoked to hear you had the chance to shred with Glen Winton back in the 80s! 🤙 Interviewing legends is always on our radar. Share more of those epic stories from the good ol' days. 🏄‍♂️✨

    • @caseyhansen4567
      @caseyhansen4567 9 місяців тому +1

      @@SurfSplendor thanks .your interviews esp the Chris malloy.have been top notch,.growing up surfing the Ventura area and spent some time in Laguna Beach 80s to early 90s lots of fun times .riding stussy,terry martin and terry senate boards in Laguna.Breezin and Bill Hubina of Ventura surf shop boards in ventura.of which I still have a quiver from.cheers...

  • @prayercodes
    @prayercodes 10 місяців тому +1

    UNREAL

  • @Randomoter
    @Randomoter 10 місяців тому

    Frankie Oberholzer is the Margo of South Africa. He would be a great person to host on Surf Splendor.

    • @SurfSplendor
      @SurfSplendor  9 місяців тому

      @Randomoter Four years of public subscription - that's commitment! 🙌 Frankie Oberholzer as the Margo of South Africa? Sounds like an epic suggestion! We'll definitely keep that in mind for future surf conversations. Thanks for the support! 🤙🌍

  • @hman7236
    @hman7236 10 місяців тому

    One of the Suns of Fun 🤙🤙

    • @SurfSplendor
      @SurfSplendor  9 місяців тому +2

      @hman7236 Suns of Fun represent! 🤙 Margo's legacy lives on, and it's awesome to see the stoke being passed down. Keep the surf spirit alive! 🏄‍♂️✨

    • @hman7236
      @hman7236 9 місяців тому +1

      @@SurfSplendor 🤙to the world 🌎 my brother

  • @derfmctighe0108
    @derfmctighe0108 10 місяців тому

    Also all the biggest surf companies are corporate owned! Stock price over surfers. It’s a different world in surfing today

    • @SurfSplendor
      @SurfSplendor  9 місяців тому

      @derfmctighe0108 Corporate shifts indeed, mate! 🤘 It's a new era in surfing where the stock market sometimes speaks louder than the surfers. Navigating these waves requires a different set of skills. Keep riding the tide of change and sharing your insights! 🌊📈

  • @derfmctighe0108
    @derfmctighe0108 10 місяців тому

    Funny how life plays out! Listen to the universe it will guide you to where you’re supposed to be

    • @SurfSplendor
      @SurfSplendor  9 місяців тому

      @derfmctighe0108 Spot on, mate! 🌊 The surf industry landscape has seen quite a transformation. Life's journey is full of surprises, and listening to the universe is the ultimate surf guide. Ride those cosmic waves and let the stoke lead the way! 🏄‍♂️✨

  • @noenminombre291
    @noenminombre291 10 місяців тому

    Margo Legend!!

    • @SurfSplendor
      @SurfSplendor  9 місяців тому +1

      @noenminombre291 Margo, the true legend leaving his mark on the surfing world! 🌟 Thanks for recognizing the greatness of this surfing icon. Stay stoked! 🏄‍♂️🤙

    • @noenminombre291
      @noenminombre291 9 місяців тому +1

      @@SurfSplendor and really good job David! Big fan of your podcasts since the begining...congratulations for your job and success

  • @333jahlink
    @333jahlink 10 місяців тому

    Wheres Margo? ❤ thanks album

    • @SurfSplendor
      @SurfSplendor  9 місяців тому

      @333jahlink Margo's whereabouts are always in the hearts of surfers! ❤️ Thanks for the love, and stay tuned for more Margo vibes courtesy of Album Surfboards. 🤙🌍

  • @derfmctighe0108
    @derfmctighe0108 10 місяців тому

    Craig Anderson, Torren Martyn, Dane

    • @SurfSplendor
      @SurfSplendor  9 місяців тому

      @derfmctighe0108 Craig Anderson, Torren Martyn, Dane - legends of the wave! 🏄‍♂️ The surf industry landscape may have changed, but the stoke remains constant. Keep riding the surf revolution! 🤙🌊

  • @danumba1son419
    @danumba1son419 10 місяців тому

    Ok so confirmed Margo is the best bloke in the world?

    • @SurfSplendor
      @SurfSplendor  9 місяців тому +2

      @danumba1son419 Confirmed! Margo is undoubtedly one of the best blokes in the world. 🤘 His character and influence in the surfing world are truly unmatched. Here's to the legend himself! 🏄‍♂️✨

    • @danumba1son419
      @danumba1son419 9 місяців тому +1

      @@SurfSplendor confirmed factual information courtesy of Surf Splendour

  • @ugocdf7706
    @ugocdf7706 9 місяців тому

    Stopping mines through lizards surveys....who would have thought of.....!

  • @eatsurfsleeprepeat5485
    @eatsurfsleeprepeat5485 9 місяців тому

    Taro surfs fkn sick and moves “cute”, has a bit of Tom Curren about his lines, but aint no Felipe Toldedo dude. Not yet anyway.

    • @SurfSplendor
      @SurfSplendor  9 місяців тому

      @eatsurfsleeprepeat5485 Taro's surf style is undeniably sick with those Tom Curren-esque lines! 🌊 Every surfer's journey is unique, and we're stoked to witness Taro's progression. Keep chasing those waves, dude! 🤘🏄‍♂️

  • @TheArts19
    @TheArts19 10 місяців тому +1

    Margo?

  • @alienal8278
    @alienal8278 10 місяців тому

    What’s with the vans surf contest showcasing the Masonic symbolism black and white checkered jerseys

    • @rjhoover5543
      @rjhoover5543 10 місяців тому

      There famous shoe design was like that