Behind the Foam: My Interview on The Dust Up Podcast

I recently had the chance to join The Dust Up — a podcast by shapers, for shapers, and anyone obsessed with surfboards — for a deep dive into the craft with host Cory Russell. We talked about everything from hand tools and shaping philosophy to the strange emotional bond some of us feel with our boards. (Yeah, it gets personal.)

Cory does a great job of guiding the conversation between technical detail and creative reflection. We spoke about:

• My early days shaping boards in different corners of the world

• Why I still value doing things slowly, by hand

• The influence of travel, culture, and curiosity on my designs

• My latest adventure (My new Book ShapeShifter)

• And those rare moments when a board just feels different — like it carries a bit of your own story

If you're into the deeper side of surfboard design — the craft, the mindset, the messy process — this one’s for you.

🎧 Listen to the full episode here:Shaper Interview with Sergio Gomez — The Dust Up Podcast (June 8, 2025)

Big thanks to Cory Russell and The Dust Up Podcast. Always a pleasure to talk shaping with someone who truly gets it.