The Insiders' Podcast

SPECIAL GUEST - A Chat With Ryan Lovelace

The Insiders' Podcast

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Episode 174 - SPECIAL GUEST - A Chat With Ryan Lovelace This was a special one, especially for a surf nerd, board geek like Matt. We are honoured to have had the chance to sit down and talk all things boards and surf, and more, with the genius that is Ryan Lovelace. We talk about the origins of Love Machine Surfboards. Hand shaping Vs Machine Shapes. Industry nonsence. A general love of surfing and surfboards and more. Listen in to hear how unique the Love Machine files are, learn...

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