Come be inspired by Eddie winner and blue collar hero Luke Shepardson: “Announcing your plans is a good way to hear God laugh!”

Listen to a tall tale from the mouth of a tall tale.

And while the Billabong Pro Pipeline is still on hold due a lousy forecast that even World Surf League official forecasting partner Surfline isn’t attempting to juice, shall we turn our attention to the Eddie, again? Oh, you’ve certainly seen all the best rides, know the best stories, penultimate of which is Keala Kennelly charging to hard that she launched right into retirement. Number one, of course, belonging to Luke Shepardson.

The aforementioned began the day on the alternate list, if my hagiography is correct, and working in the lifeguard tower. One thing led to another, though, and the actor-quality handsome young man found himself paddling out into, not fortune, but fame, standing there at the end, doused in beer, wearing his Honolulu County red and yellows.

An absolutely wild story, or as Al Swearengen says, “Announcing your plans is a good way to hear God laugh.”

Listen to a tall tale from the mouth of a tall tale here.