Marshall Poe
Marshall Poe
Chas Smith, "Cocaine and Surfing: A Sordid History of Surfing’s Greatest Love Affair" (Rare Bird, 2018)
Chas Smith, "Cocaine and Surfing: A Sordid History of Surfing’s Greatest Love Affair" (Rare Bird, 2018)
Chas Smith, "Cocaine and Surfing: A Sordid History of Surfing’s Greatest Love Affair" (Rare Bird, 2018)
Friday 6th November 2020
Chas Smith uncovers surfing's dark side, exploring its deep ties with cocaine and the surf industry's hidden secrets on 'New Books in Drugs, Addiction and Recovery'.
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Get the buttons here!Cocaine and Surfing: Unmasking the Surf Industry's Dark Secrets
Surfing and cocaine have been intertwined for decades, fueled by big money marketing and a sub-culture of social misfits and dropouts.
Ever thought surfing was all about sun, sea, and catching waves? Think again. In this episode of 'New Books in Drugs, Addiction and Recovery', host Marshall Poe sits down with Chas Smith, the author of 'Cocaine and Surfing: A Sordid History of Surfing’s Greatest Love Affair'. Smith pulls back the curtain on the surf industry's seedy underbelly, revealing how cocaine became deeply intertwined with surfing culture.
From the glamorous marketing tactics to the environmental fallout, this conversation offers a raw and unfiltered look at a world many of us know only from beachside posters and glossy magazines. If you’re curious about how rebellion turned into big money and what the future holds for this once-idyllic sport, this episode is a must-listen. Perfect for those interested in the hidden stories behind popular culture and the stark realities of addiction.