Tappa's Green Room Podcast

Sponsored by Official Beer Co.Produced by Podfire.In this episode of Tappa’s Green Room, Terry “Tappa” Teece sits down with young surfing talent Leihani Zoric, whose passion, determination, and natural connection to the ocean have already made her one to watch. Leihani shares her story of growing up surfing with her dad, competing from a young age, and balancing school, training, and travel. She talks openly about the challenges of competition, the excitement of progression, and her goals for the future.SHOW NOTESTappa introduces guest Leihani Zoric, an emerging young surfer making waves in the competitive scene.How Leihani started surfing with her dad and built an early love for the ocean.Training routines, favourite surf spots, and what keeps her motivated.Balancing school life with competition, travel, and surf commitments.Lessons learned from contests and how she handles pressure.The influence of family, community, and mentors on her surfing journey.The thrills of progression — new manoeuvres, bigger waves, and personal goals.Leihani’s dreams for the future and what excites her most about the journey ahead.Closing reflections on staying grounded, grateful, and connected to the ocean.

Episode sponsored by Official Beer Co.Produced by Podfire.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.

Episode sponsored by Official Beer Co.Produced by Podfire.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 NOTESTappa 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.

This episode is brought to you by Official Beer Co. Produced by Podfire.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 NOTESTappa 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.

Episode brought to you by Official Beer Co. and produced by Podfire.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 NotesTappa 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.