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In this episode of Tappa’s Green Room, Terry “Tappa” Teece welcomes Matt Barber - educator, performance coach, and advocate for mental, physical and ocean-connected well-being. Matt opens up about his journey from decades in education to pioneering innovative youth programs and becoming a key member of HUPO, where he blends surf, breath-work and mindset training to help fellow surfers and everyday people realise their true potential. The conversation dives into how surfing, community, and personal growth intersect - touching on resilience, purpose, wellness, environment, and the transformative power of nature and the ocean.

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In Part 2 of his conversation with Terry “Tappa” Teece, legendary shaper and artist Richard Harvey returns to Tappa’s Green Room to dive deeper into the world of creativity, craftsmanship, and expression. Moving beyond surfboards, Richard opens up about his evolution as an artist - from painting and woodcarving to the unique pieces that have defined his artistic identity. He shares stories of inspiration drawn from the ocean, the people around him, and the landscapes that shaped his life. This episode is a heartfelt look into the mind of a creator whose hands have shaped both waves and works of art across more than 50 years.

SHOW NOTES

• Tappa welcomes Richard Harvey back for Part 2 of their conversation.
• Richard’s transition from shaping surfboards to exploring painting and fine art.
• The artistic influences that shaped his style and eye.
• How the ocean, coastline, and surf culture feed his creativity.
• Stories behind specific artworks and the emotions or memories tied to them.
• Richard’s love of woodwork, sculpture, and working with natural materials.
• The overlap between shaping and art — flow, form, detail, and intuition.
• Reflections on exhibiting his work and the people who collect it.
• Richard’s philosophy on creativity, longevity, and staying inspired.
• Closing thoughts on living a life guided by passion and craft.

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In this episode of Tappa’s Green Room, Tappa sits down with legendary Gold Coast shaper and artist Richard Harvey, who has spent more than 50 years handcrafting surfboards for state champions, Australian champions, and international surfers. Richard reflects on growing up in the era of wooden boards, discovering shaping as a young grommet, and building a lifelong career grounded in craftsmanship and creativity. From iconic moments in Australian surf history to his evolution as a painter and woodworker, Richard shares stories filled with nostalgia, humour, and heart. It’s a deep dive into the life of a surfer whose hands have shaped both boards and culture across generations.

SHOW NOTES

• Tappa introduces Richard Harvey, surfer, artist, and master craftsman of over 50 years.
• Growing up in an era before foam boards and the early days of Gold Coast surfing.
• Richard’s first experiences shaping — the mistakes, the magic, and the learning curve.
• Working with and shaping for state and Australian champions.
• His memories of iconic surfing eras and the characters who shaped the Gold Coast scene.
• How art became a natural extension of his creativity, from painting to wood carving.
• The evolution of surfboard construction and what has — and hasn’t — changed.
• Reflections on staying grounded, inspired, and connected to the ocean over decades.
• Thoughts on craftsmanship, passion, and passing knowledge to the next generation.

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In this episode Tappa sits down with Jean-Marie Lartigau, a pioneering French surfer, artist, and six-time national champion whose life has taken him from the waves of the Basque Coast in the 1960s to a deeply rooted home on the Gold Coast. Jean-Marie shares stories of the early European surf scene, discovering surfing through family and community, competing through the sport’s formative years, and eventually travelling the world before settling in Australia in the early ’70s. He reflects on shaping, artistry, the evolution of surfing culture, and the personal philosophy that’s driven him through decades in and around the ocean. It’s a warm, thoughtful, and beautifully human conversation with a true surf original.

Show Notes

• Tappa welcomes Jean-Marie Lartigau: French surfing pioneer, artist, and multiple-time national champion.
• Growing up on the Basque Coast and discovering surfing in the early 1960s.
• Stories from the early French and European surf scene and how small the community was at the time.
• Competing from 1962 to 1968 and becoming French National Surfing Champion.
• Travelling the world in the late ’60s and early ’70s as global surf culture exploded.
• Arriving in Australia, falling in love with the Gold Coast, and deciding to settle there.
• Transitioning into shaping, art, and developing a recognisable artistic style.
• Reflections on the differences between France and Australia’s surfing culture.
• The philosophy, creativity, and joy that still drive him today.
• Jean-Marie’s thoughts on the evolution of surfing and the importance of community and connection.

In this episode of Tappa’s Green Room, Terry “Tappa” Teece sits down with Phil Clayton — Ironman legend, coach, and one of the most respected voices in surf lifesaving. From his early days charging the Gold Coast surf to competing on the world stage, Phil shares the highs, lows, and lessons from a life spent in the ocean. He opens up about the evolution of surf lifesaving, mentoring the next generation, and what it takes to stay driven after competition. Packed with insight, laughs, and raw honesty, this chat captures the spirit of an athlete who’s never stopped giving back to the sport he loves.

Show Notes

• Tappa introduces Phil Clayton, former professional Ironman and elite surf lifesaving coach.
• Phil’s early days growing up in the surf and discovering his competitive edge.
• Memories from his Ironman career — victories, rivalries, and resilience.
• Transitioning from athlete to mentor and surf coach.
• The evolution of surf lifesaving and what it means today.
• Reflections on motivation, mindset, and leadership in and out of the water.
• How Phil helps young athletes find balance, purpose, and performance.
• The lasting lessons the ocean continues to teach him.

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In this episode of Tappa’s Green Room, Terry “Tappa” Teece sits down with Kate Wilcomes — surfer, coach, and all-round force of nature who’s spent her life chasing waves, adventure, and purpose. Kate shares her story from growing up by the ocean to competing, coaching, and building a life centred around movement and mindset. She opens up about resilience, reinvention, and helping others unlock their potential through surf and sport. It’s an uplifting chat full of energy, wisdom, and the kind of positivity that reminds you why we all love the ocean.

Show Notes

• Tappa introduces Kate Wilcomes — surfer, coach, and all-around athlete.
• Kate’s journey from childhood by the beach to professional surfing.
• Lessons learned from competition and her shift into coaching.
• Finding balance through fitness, surfing, and mental wellbeing.
• Reflections on personal challenges, motivation, and self-discovery.
• Building a career that empowers others through sport and movement.
• Thoughts on community, connection, and the role of women in surfing.
• Kate’s take on what keeps her stoked — in and out of the water.

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In this inspiring episode, Tappa sits down with Guy Ormerod — a Gold Coast surf legend whose story stretches from his early days at Palm Beach to his decades of influence in and out of the water. Guy shares his journey from competing with greats like Rabbit Bartholomew and Jerry Lopez to becoming one of Billabong’s first sponsored surfers. Beyond the surf, Guy opens up about his faith, family, years of missionary work, and the deep personal loss that shaped his outlook on life. Still charging Burleigh in his 60s, Guy embodies what it means to be the eternal grommet — full of gratitude, resilience, and stoke.

Show Notes (Key Talking Points)

• Guy’s early life in Sydney and move to the Gold Coast during the canal boom
• Discovering surfing through his lifesaver father and first waves at Palm Beach
• Meeting the Peterson brothers and joining Kirra and Burleigh Boardriders
• Competing against the world’s best and finishing second behind Richard Harvey at the Pa Bendall Classic
• Becoming one of Billabong’s earliest sponsored surfers and the truth behind its early history
• The defining “sliding door” moment that led to a three-year competition ban
• Turning to faith and family — becoming a pastor and school chaplain
• 15 years of missionary work helping communities in the Philippines and Fiji
• The devastating loss of his daughter and how faith helped his family endure
• Life lessons on respect, gratitude, and giving back through surfing and service
• Still ripping at 66 — staying fit, stretching, and living the “eternal grommet” lifestyle

In this episode of Tappa’s Green Room, host Terry “Tappa” Teece sits down with the one-and-only Tony Spanos — a Sydney icon whose life journey weaves through surf culture, street art, social activism and community building. Tony shares how his early passion for surfing and coastal life dovetailed with his commitment to urban youth, Indigenous communities, and environmental causes. From founding the Graffiti Hall of Fame, reviving the legendary “Peace Bus,” and running for political office, to his philosophical view on what it means to be a “champion” of one’s own world — this is a raw, powerful conversation about purpose, resilience, and the intersections between surf, society and change. Whether you're drawn to waves or urban tides, you’ll come away stirred.

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