043 – Richard Graham’s The Ride

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043 – Richard Graham’s The Ride

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Richard Graham discusses the founding of Surfing Magazine, his involvement in establishing the first international surf brands, and his new book The Ride, which documents the journey through a pivotal portion of surf history. Link to Richard’s Kickstarter page Footage of Bob McTavish from Fantastic Plastic Machine Link to Richard Graham’s Kickstarter Page Link to … Continue reading "043 – Richard Graham’s The Ride"
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