If you don’t know who Scott Hulet is, do you even surf? He was the editor of The Surfers Journal from 1999 to 2014 and stayed on as a creative editor since. Some can argue he is one of the most important curators of our culture.  We delve into Scott's career, his tenure at Surfer's Journal (1999-2014), and his latest book 'Flow Violento'. It is a beautiful exploration of his travels south of the border. It’s filled with compelling observations, surfy  musings, and some eye popping fishing tales. 

Our discussion covers Scott's travels, his personal philosophy on writing, and the evolution of surfing culture. He gives us insights into surf journalism's challenges, the digital media landscape, and the push and pull of audience dynamics. Scott also talks about his dietary preferences for clean living, experiences with wild game, and future travel plans to South America and Sardinia. Flow Violento is published by The Surfers Journal and Scott is our guest on this episode of The Swell Season Podcast. 

You can get a copy of Scott’s book Flow Violento at www.thesurfersjournal.com 

The Swell Season Surf Podcast is recorded by The NewsStand Studio at Rockefeller Center in the heart of Manhattan and is distributed by The Swell Season Surf Radio Network.  For more information, you can follow @swellseasonsurfradio on Instagramor go to our website: www.swellseasonsurf.com 

Music: Song: Veinte Anos
Artist: Buena Vista Social Club
Album: Buena Vista Social Club 

00:00 Introduction to the Swell Season Surf Podcast
02:19 Meeting Scott Hewlett: A Personal Anecdote
02:52 Scott Hewlett's Writing Style and New Book
05:41 Scott's Early Surfing Experiences
08:39 Traveling Through Latin America
11:04 The Thrill and Danger of Surfing in Mexico
27:10 The Evolution of Surf Journalism
41:53 Scott's Health Journey and Its Impact
55:59 The State of Surf Journalism
59:18 Challenges in Representation
01:01:38 Personal Reflections and Criticisms
01:07:59 Exploring New Writing Ventures
01:10:29 Culinary Adventures in Peru
01:16:50 The Evolution of Surf Writing
01:24:28 Future of Surf Journalism
01:32:36 Final Thoughts and Reflections