EP 195: Liam O’Brien - His new film with Yago Dora and Matt McGillivray, El Paraíso, The hunger for the winning feeling, Developing boards with Shaper, Darren Handley, and Getting barrelled in Fiji being at the top of the list

Australia’s very own, Liam O’Brien, joins us on the pod. Liam talks
about growing up in Australia and shares his stoke on Snapper
returning to the CT in 2025. He reflects on being a young grom,
going down to the coast to get pro surfers like Jordy Smith’s
autograph, and how crazy it is to look back to now competing
against the very same surfers he admires. He describes traveling on
the tour, the undeniable intimidation factor at waves like Pipe,
and how that fear turns into a desire to overcome the challenge. He
and Dave discuss his new film with Yago Dora and Matt McGillivrary,
El Paraíso, experiencing the culture and waves throughout the
country, and how there is really no shortage of waves in El
Salvador. Liam chats about his time working with Darren Handley at
the DHD warehouse, stickering Mick’s boards, and his journey to the
CT. They muse on his board selection over the next few events,
which event he’s looking forward to getting barrelled at most,
answer listener questions, and get his take on The Lightning Round.
Learn more about Liam and follow him here. Catch the Top 5 Moments
from the Surf City El Salvador Pro Presented By Corona.. Watch El
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