About
Swell Season is surfy related radio station dedicated to covering a wide variety of surf related topics and perspectives.
Swell Season radio shows are recorded at the NewStand Studio in Rockefeller Center. Listen to all our shows on these channels: Soundcloud , Stitcher, iTunes, Spotify & YouTube.
For Inquiries, questions, suggestions and positive congratulations email: swellseasonsurfradio@gmail.com
MEET THE HOSTS:
TYLER BREUER
Born and raised in New York, Tyler grew up surfing the beaches of Long Island with his older brother Jamie (right). He was forced to memorize surfers styles on VHS at the tender age of 7. Due to the lack of surf, Tyler and his brother absorbed and collected surf magazines, books, video and anything else they could get their hands on, reading and watching everything over and over again. Tyler spent 7 years on the road traveling and surfing until he finally settled back in NY and co-found the New York Surf Film Festival. In the time since, Tyler went on to produce numerous surf related events through the name SMASH Productions. His Father own’s Sundown Ski & Surf Shop, one of New York’s oldest surf shops, where he spent many years in the family business. He is part of the crew behind the awesome It Doesn’t Not Work Symposium and co-hosts the must listen to podcast Swell Season Surf Radio. Tune in now!
KAREN B SONG
KAREN B. SONG began her 20+ year career in the entertainment industry producing and commissioning music albums on major labels, TV programs, and music videos, working with some of the most influential artists of all time ranging from Madonna, Beyoncé, Bon, Missy Elliot & Patti Smith, as well as music video directors of great acclaim. She’s the Creator, Director, Producer & Editor of several documentaries with international subjects (Russia & Korea) and is currently in post-production with "Sundays at Cafe Tabac," a documentary feature film about lesbian nightlife, LGBTQ & feminist activism set in early 90's downtown New York City; and development/production on "Women, Gods & Monsters," a documentary about an elite group of women surfers who charge monster waves. Most recently as an editor, she has edited multiple versions of over 50 episodes of Genius Media's "Verified" web series; and as a DP/cameraperson, she shot interviews of Glamour Magazine's "Women of the Year 2019" award recipients Megan Rapinoe, Ava Duvernay, Tory Burch and Yara Shahidi. She is a graduate of Brown University and is an avid surfer who leads surf expeditions for women and is a contributing co-host for the Swell Season Surf radio show & podcast, and co-creator/co-host of Sundays at Café Tabac—The Podcast.
MATT L ROAR
Matt is a skateboarder, surfer, writer, & musician. He is also a licensed psychotherapist practicing in NYC. Matt is the host of the Dear Shredder Series on Swell Season, an advice podcast exploring mental health issues in the surf and skate communities.The aim of the show is to help in reducing stigma around mental illness/mental health care in skate surf communities.
Chris Coffin
Chris Coffin is a surfer, ocean lifeguard, and open water swimmer. He is a two time New York Foundation on the Arts grant recipient, a Rema Hort Mann grant nominee, and a Fulbright Scholarship nominee. He has been reviewed in the New York Times, Addict Magazine, Long Island Newsday, The New Haven Independent, and the Williamsburg/Greenpoint News+Arts. His work has been lectured on at the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Coffin resides in Connecticut with his family, and creates his work in and around the waterways of Brooklyn, Long Island, and the New England Coast.
Chris Labzda
New York native Christopher Labzda, has over a decade of experience in the commercial & fine art world both domestic and abroad. Prior to assembling the collective, Christopher helped spearhead the art scene of Manhattan's Lower East Side through his Forsyth Street Gallery: ToomerLabzda. As a purveyor of emerging talent, He went on to launch, direct, and lecture on the MA in Fashion Photography at the School of Visual Arts. Christopher co-founded and curated the New York Fashion Film Festival, expanding awareness of this evolving genre internationally. He has had the honor of lecturing on Art History and Theory at Universities, Institutions, and Collections including: Pepperdine, Wingate, Florida Atlantic University, James Madison University, Lawrence, Tate Britain, Tate Modern, The Victoria and Albert Museum, The Photographers' Gallery UK, The Courtauld Institute of Art, the National Portrait Gallery UK, Pratt Institute, Parsons, and The Moscow Museum of Modern Art. Christopher earned his MFA in Fine Art from Goldsmiths University of London. When not on set or in his studio, you will most likely find him in the ocean.
BEN POMEROY
Ben is responsible for breathing life into Swell Season Surf Radio and giving its direction and vibe. He is the founding member who started recording the episodes in a small container in Bushwick when the show was on KPISS.FM. Ben ran the show live every week on Tuesday at 8PM and there was never any post edit, corrections or bleeped out comments. He had a vision and and ran with it. Ben has taken a back seat to hosting duties for the time being but, is still the spiritual father of this show.
GREG WACHSTETER
Greg Wachsteter came to surfing later in life. However, after countless hours on countless shapes, he consistently finds himself perched upon a Glider. The challenge of finding flow on an 11ft board carries over into all aspects of life. Sometimes the world is unfolding with style and ease, and sometimes it’s just a hot mess. Regardless, there is always time for practice. Much like surfing a Glider, Greg attempts to bring his mindfulness practice into all areas of his life. Greg is a husband, father of two, and principal at Watermill Trading, LLC. He is a graduate of Colorado State University with a B.A. in English Literature, Minor in Spanish, and concentration in creative writing. He has traveled extensively and is draw to the common experience all humans share. Since he was a child Greg has believed that all humans have something to say, no matter their life situation. It is through this belief that he has developed a unique reference set that allows him to relate to people with ease. He has worked at an ice cream factory, a bicycle shop, a gas station, several restaurants, The Pitkin County Parks Department, Two hotels, as a headhunter for computer programmers, the Floor of the New York Stock Exchange, An institutional asset management salesman, and currently is a trader at a small broker dealer focused on macroeconomics and the hydrocarbon supply chain. Greg is one of the founders of Blackpool New York, a non-profit collective that strives to fund organizations that enhance the lives of others. Greg enjoys making connections with other humans, petting friendly animals, and spending time with his family. He can often be found at the pull up bar, under the FDR on the lower east side from the hours of 5 to 6am EST. His first album he purchased was a STYX record, which he promptly decided to return (unsuccessfully) later to be followed up by Frank Zappa’s seminal “Joe’s Garage.” Greg currently lives in lower Manhattan and is grateful for the time he spends in Montauk, NY.