Actor, comedian, surfer, and ClipCast host Chris Wylde joins Greg Finch on The Surf Strong Show for an “It Comes in Waves” conversation about surfing, fatherhood, patience, and the waves that stay with us.

Chris shares the story of his most recent wave at Rincon with his son — a small, uncrowded day that turned into one of those long, quiet, soul-surfing rides you do not want to ruin by paddling back out too soon.

From there, the conversation moves through New Jersey beach culture, learning to surf at Blacks Beach on a board that made no sense for a beginner, life in Redondo Beach, and the connection between acting and surfing. Chris talks about how the “hurry up and wait” rhythm of working on film and television sets mirrors time in the lineup: long stretches of patience, followed by moments where you have to be ready immediately.

Greg and Chris also get into surfing with your kids, knowing your limits in the ocean, longboarding footwork, cross-stepping, and why practicing movement patterns out of the water can help surfers feel more confident when wave time is limited.

This episode is funny, human, surf-connected, and full of the kind of stories that remind us why surfing stays with us for life.

In this episode:

- Chris’s last wave at Rincon

- Surfing with his son

- Growing up “down the shore” in New Jersey

- Learning to surf at Blacks Beach

- How surfing teaches patience and presence

- The overlap between acting, timing, and surfing

- Longboarding footwork and the “dad bunny hop”

- Why dry-land reps matter for better movement in the water

- The unforgettable left Chris still daydreams about

Guest Links:

Chris Wylde: https://www.chriswylde.com/

Chris Wylde on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0943699/

Chris Wylde on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ChrisWylde

ClipCast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clipcast-the-best-clippers-podcast/id574649000

ClipCast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Aia6OpSRcdTjv15aTtQ8v

ClipCast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laclipcast/

Surf Strong Links:

Apply for 1:1 surf fitness coaching: https://surfstrongfit.com/start

Surf Strong For Life: https://surfstrongfit.com/

The Surf Strong Show is hosted by Greg Finch, surf longevity coach and founder of Surf Strong For Life, helping surfers build strength, mobility, breath control, paddle endurance, and confidence so they can stay surf-ready for decades.

n this episode of The Surf Strong Show, Greg sits down with Barrett Perlman — former professional wakeboarder, surfer, transformation coach, and spiritual guide — for a conversation about surfing, breath, meditation, confidence, and what it really means to stay present in the ocean.

Barrett shares her path from professional wakeboarding to surfing, including the early frustration of learning to paddle, read waves, and surrender to an environment where no two waves are ever the same. She also reflects on a long backside right in Morocco that still lives in her memory as one of those waves that changes how you see surfing.

From there, the conversation moves into the deeper side of surf longevity: breath control, hold-down anxiety, paddle endurance, pop-up mechanics, and learning how to stay calm when the ocean puts you under pressure.

Greg and Barrett also talk about dry-land surf training, video review, adapting your pop-up to your own body, and why having fun matters just as much as “getting reps.”

This episode is for surfers who want to keep surfing for life — with more strength, mobility, confidence, awareness, and connection to the ocean.

Listen now and follow The Surf Strong Show for more conversations on surf fitness, longevity, resilience, and ocean-connected living.

Connect with Barrett Perlman
Instagram: @barrettperlman

Work with Greg / Surf Strong For Life
1:1 Surf Fitness Coaching: surfstrongfit.com/start

Summary

In this inspiring interview, Shiloh Strong shares his transformative journey through personal health crises, the power of surfing as a source of resilience, and the impactful work of Ashes to Films, a nonprofit supporting creatives affected by disasters. Discover how storytelling, community, and creative healing can turn trauma into hope.

Keywords

Resilience, Surfing, Creative Healing, Ashes to Films, Personal Transformation, Disaster Recovery, Mental Health, Community Support, Filmmaking, Inspiration

Key Topics

• Personal transformation through health crises
• The role of surfing in mental resilience
• The mission and impact of Ashes to Films

Guest Name

Shiloh Strong

Sound bites

"The Vanagon is almost the perfect vehicle."

"The surgery was life-saving."

"Reduce resistance, just go."

Chapters

00:00 Surfing Memories and Personal Connections

01:39 The Significance of the Vanagon

03:38 Life Changes and Heart Surgery

03:39 Growing Up Between Two Landscapes

05:57 The Healing Power of Surfing

08:36 Transition to Santa Barbara and the Fire Incident

10:47 The Impact of Loss and Community Support

13:38 Introducing Ashes to Films

16:03 Creative Recovery Through Filmmaking

18:56 The Journey of Ashes to Films

21:48 Empowering Filmmakers Post-Fire

25:21 Evolving Perspectives on Time and Creativity

27:10 Finding Balance in Passion and Life

29:59 Reducing Resistance to Enjoy Life

33:15 Navigating Digital Distractions

36:37 Life-Altering Health Challenges

40:55 The Transformative Power of Daily Rituals

46:00 Redefining Success and Creativity

49:14 Building Resilience Through Creativity

55:46 Podcast Outro.mp4

Resources

Ashes to Films Website - https://ashestofilms.org

Tribeca Film Festival - https://tribecafilm.com

Writers Guild of America - https://www.wga.org

Director's Guild of America - https://www.dga.org

Sundance Film Festival - https://www.sundance.org

Guest links

Website - https://shilohstrong.com

Twitter - https://twitter.com/shilohstrong

Instagram - https://instagram.com/shilohstrong