
Episode #011: Jacob "Zeke" Szekely
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About this listen
Meeting Zeke was one of those moments that just clicked—like dropping into the perfect wave out of nowhere. In this episode, we look back on our shared journey from laid-back beach days in La Jolla to some seriously heavy sessions on the North Shore of Oahu. We talk about everything from Zeke’s insane bomb drops to that one sunrise surf that turned into an iconic poster moment. He opens up about his roots, and how growing up between La Jolla and Santa Cruz shaped his wild ride through the surf world.
But this story goes deeper than just waves. We get real about hitting bottom and finding a way back through surfing. Zeke shares his path—through addiction, jail time, and into recovery—and how the ocean helped him rebuild, one wave at a time. There’s a lot of heart in this one. We talk about second chances, staying sober, and how he ended up winning national college surf titles when no one thought he’d make it.
And yeah, there’s plenty more. From going viral to calling out industry BS, Zeke’s been documenting the ride in a way that’s raw, funny, and totally honest. We dig into what it’s like being young, creative, and carving out a new kind of surf story—on YouTube, on IG, and in real life. It’s all here: the highs, the wipeouts, and everything in between.
Tune in for a conversation that’s full of laughs, hard truths, and a whole lot of stoke.