Episode

586 - Brenden "Margo" Margieson

Podcast: Surf Splendor
Published: Feb 26, 2026
Duration seconds: 5024
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Summary

Genre defining pro freesurfer of the 90s, Margo, joins us to discuss ushering pro surfing from cottage to corporate, humility gleaned while working as a baggage handler, how a passion for bird watching led to his greatest work, and what sparked the revival in his surf career at age 50. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices