CORY LOPEZ | TALK TO THE DR. | EP #10

A couple of weeks ago, I was out on a bike ride and spotted an old friend Cory Lopez — just as I was pulling over near Lowers. I threw out the idea to come rap out with me in the studio. In this episode we dive into everything from Cory’s journey as one of the most progressive surfers of his time, to life beyond the tour, and what keeps him inspired today. It was a super cool chat with not just one of surfing’s best performers, but one of the coolest cats to hang with. 🎙️ Real talk, real laughs, and everything in between. ------------------------------- INSTAGRAM   / talktothedoctor     / twinpalmsentertainment   ------------------------------- TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 - Intro: Cory Lopez 00:01:04 - Raising 3 Young Surfers 00:02:06 - Florida Life: Ponce Inlet 00:03:14 - Puerto Rico Memories 00:04:15 - Barbados & Pre-Internet Swells 00:06:00 - Exploring the Caribbean 00:07:23 - Skeleton Bay Origins 00:11:47 - Isla de Margarita 1992 00:13:51 - Dangerous Stays in Caracas 00:16:36 - Sketchy Travel Situations 00:18:44 - Desert Point vs. Peace 00:20:26 - 11 Years on Tour & The Cut 00:22:49 - Theory on Surf Judging 00:25:52 - Judging Stab High Japan 00:27:33 - The Next Generation 00:28:58 - Jordy Smith & Shane Horan 00:30:19 - Rookie Year & Rooming with Legends 00:32:44 - Tahiti 1998 00:35:02 - The SC Shark Mystery 00:38:30 - Spooky Open Ocean Paddling 00:40:12 - Shark Capital: New Smyrna 00:41:13 - East Coast Beach Breaks 00:44:26 - Sleeping on the Lost Couch 00:45:30 - Developing the Lost Brand 00:46:40 - SC Proving Grounds 00:47:51 - Traveling to Hawaii at 11 00:49:13 - Life After the Tour 00:51:36 - Swell of the Century Wipeout 00:53:31 - Back Issues & Modern Therapy 00:54:59 - The Realities of Surgery 00:59:20 - Staying Fit at 48 01:01:43 - SC Surf History & Dreams 01:03:32 - The Lopez Brothers 01:04:20 - The Gerry Lopez Connection 01:06:03 - Yago Dora & Ethan Ewing 01:07:43 - The "Cool Cat" Walk Theory 01:10:11 - The Brazilian Storm 01:11:20 - The US Surf System 01:13:10 - Talent Nurturing in America 01:15:17 - The "Surf Dad" Life 01:17:02 - Closing Thoughts