Kolohe Andino: Like Father, Like Son

Family Crest · 2023-10-10

Raised in San Clemente, CA, a—if not the—hub for modern surfing in the continental United States, Kolohe Andino was born into surf culture. But the convenient location isn’t the only factor that shaped his relationship to surfing. Kolohe's dad and early coach, Dino Andino, is also a well-known surfer who competed in the nascent era of professional surfing. This episode, host Peter Flax explores the passionate relationship between father and son—the parallels and at times, tension—bound by a love for the water. Also featuring commentary from Kolohe’s coach, Mike “Snips” Parsons; and sister, Niah Andino.Family Crest is produced by The Red Bulletin magazine. This episode was written and produced by Peter Flax and Melissa Saenz Gordon, with help from Nora O'Donnell. Audio mixing, mastering and original music by Mauricio Escamilla. Executive producers for this series include Peter Flax and Branden Peters.

Family Crest

Along with undeniable talent and a love for the water, another thread connects the world’s top surfers: a supportive family figure. Host Peter Flax, editor-in-chief of the Red Bulletin magazine, takes us on the wild journey of generational athleticism in the new podcast series Family Crest: Surf’s Up. “Family dynamics are always fascinating, and, in this case, there’s a lot to chew on,” says Flax. From Hawaii to Daytona Beach and big waves to short boards, this series explores the sacrifices, world travel and familial network behind some of today’s most competitive surfers.

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