On Water: The Session Mag Podcast

About On Water: The Session Mag Podcast

From the perspectives of surfing, foiling, kiting and stand up paddling, through interviews, casual conversations, recollections and readings, On Water captures the essence of every water lover's heart. Come dive in and remember the pre, post and in-the-moment passion for a life well-lived on the water.

Publisher

Session Magazine

Category

society & culture · sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

30 Mar 2023

Latest episode

26 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

3 of 33 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   26 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   The Breath between Waves: Greg Long gives Insight into the Practice of Mindful Breathing, the Evolution of BWRAG’s Surf Safety Programs and his Commitment to Protecting our Oceans

   Big wave surfer Greg Long shares insights on mindful breathing, BWRAG's surf safety evolution, and his ocean protection commitment in this interview.

2. 

   23 Jan 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Framing the North: Chris Burkard Unpacks New Film: A Northern Life

   In this episode of On Water, we sit down with acclaimed photographer, filmmaker, and creative director Chris Burkard to explore his latest project, A Northern Life. Created in partnership with apparel icon Faherty, this 14-minute film offers a sweeping yet intimate portrait of life among Iceland’s northern fjords, a place which Burkard has called home for years. Through stunning panoramics and deeply personal close-ups, filmmakers Ben Weiland and Brian Davis, under Burkard’s creative direction, co-create a cinematic love letter to Iceland’s dramatic landscapes and its resilient communities. The result is a film that feels both expansive and deeply human. Our conversation dives into the making of A Northern Life, Burkard’s creative vision for its characters and locations, and the intentional choice to use Iceland as the backdrop for this collaboration. Chris speaks candidly about his connection to the country, its people, and its culture while also reflecting on Iceland’s future and the importance of moving toward a more sustainable, tourism driven economy - rather than extractive metals & energy -  that benefits both the land and the communities who depend on it. While we know Burkard as a widely known as a master visual storyteller, this episode reveals another side of him: a thoughtful, passionate advocate for Iceland and its preservation. We were honored to welcome Chris to our HQ in Burlington, Vermont, for the official launch of A Northern Life last December … and are even more honored to share this conversation with you. We have a feeling his words may change the way you think about Iceland as your next adventure destination. We hope they do. It’s a place worth experiencing—and protecting. Welcome to On Water, the official podcast of The Session Magazine. If you’re enjoying the conversation, be sure to like, share, and subscribe to our show. You can listen and follow along on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, Google Play, or anytime at session-magazine.com (http://session-magazine.com/). Thanks for tuning in—we’re glad you’re here.

3. 

   5 Dec 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Have We Lost the Soul of Surfing? Glenn Henning Asks Big Questions around the Surf Industry’s Explosive Growth, the Infusion of Big Money, and How it Impacts the Spirit of Wave Riding

   In this episode of On Water, I sit down with Glenn Hening, founding father of the Surfrider Foundation (https://www.surfrider.org/), to dive deep into the relaunch of his powerful book, Waves of Warning. Glenn’s narrative is more than a story—it’s an exploration of what happens when cultures collide against the backdrop of the ocean’s unlimited energy. The book, divided into Volumes I and II, creates the perfect stage for asking the big, uncomfortable questions Glenn never shies away from. In this episode, Glenn challenges us to rethink what we believe about wave riding. In discussing Waves of Warning, we explore our awe of the ocean, the corrosive pull of commercialism and competition into the realm of surfing, and the responsibility we hold - as water lovers - to leave a legacy rooted in generosity, community, and care for the playground that gives us so much. Insightful, provocative, and grounded in raw experience, Glenn Hening isn’t afraid to unsettle anyone who claims to love the ocean while contributing to its cultural or environmental erosion. His perspective will push you to reconsider where—and how—we should draw the line between surfing’s explosive growth and preserving the spirit of sharing waves with respect and intention. Welcome to this episode of On Water, the official podcast of The Session Magazine.  If you like what you hear, please LIKE, SHARE and SUBSCRIBE to this podcast now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, Google Play and at www.session-magazine.com (http://www.session-magazine.com/) . Thank you for listening!

Inside a recent episode

The Breath between Waves: Greg Long gives Insight into the Practice of Mindful Breathing, the Evolution of BWRAG’s Surf Safety Programs and his Commitment to Protecting our Oceans

Published 26 Aug 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] And together we've compiled a curriculum that really focuses on, you know, the surfing environment from two feet all the way up to, you know, the biggest of waves. And starting last year, I actually took over the organization, converted it to a nonprofit, um, And really looking at, yeah, at scaling, um, it's scaling this and making it globally available, uh, for everybody. That's my goal within the next five years that on every continent, you know, every surf community, you know, can go and find, uh, a team of instructors who can share this information, um, because it absolutely saves lives and I think a big motivation for me is you know looking back at my surfing career and knowing 100% I would still have some of my best friends here if we had only known how to react in emergency situations the way that we do now. […]

Who has been a guest on On Water: The Session Mag Podcast

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• Greg Long
• Jon Hoover
• Otto Flores
• Paige Alms
• Kai Lenny

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

11 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 54 / 100

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Quality

80

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

71

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