EP 206: Jake Howard - Surfer Mag’s relaunch of their print edition, His new role as Editor-In-Chief, His WSL Finals predictions, Background, Favorite Surfer Magazine covers, and Significant moments that shaped surfing history

Renowned writer, surf journalist, and Editor-in-Chief of Surfer
Magazine, Jake Howard, joins The Lineup. As one of the “premier
subject matter experts in the field today,” according to Sports
Illustrated, Jake shares his thoughts on the Lexus WSL Finals at
Lower Trestles. He and Dave mull over the matchups between the
Final 5, which seed would be most advantageous, and just how fast
that day goes. They reflect on the periodic generational
progression on both the men’s and women’s side of surfing, who they
end up seeing having to face John John Florence and Caity Simmers
in the Title matches, and share their predictions for this year’s
World Champions when it’s all said and done. Jake rewinds the clock
to his humble beginnings working for Surfline, recording the surf
reports for 976-SURF in the late 90’s, his career trajectory, to
his new role now as the editor-In-chief of the bible of surfing.
They discuss the relaunch of Surfer Magazine’s print edition after
nearly five years in hiatus, how they chose Kelly Slater for the
cover, and both Kelly and Carissa Moore writing articles for this
issue. Jake answers our listener’s Instagram questions, shares his
favorite magazine covers, significant moments that shaped surf
history, and what gets him in the mood to write, before closing up
the book with his answers to The Lightning Round. Follow Jake here.
Be sure to check out the latest edition of Surfer Magazine. Catch
the Final 5 battle it out in the water for the World Title at the
Lexus WSL Finals, Sep 6 - 14. Join the conversation by following
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