In this episode of Tappa’s Green Room, host Terry “Tappa” Teece sits down with the one-and-only Tony Spanos — a Sydney icon whose life journey weaves through surf culture, street art, social activism and community building. Tony shares how his early passion for surfing and coastal life dovetailed with his commitment to urban youth, Indigenous communities, and environmental causes. From founding the Graffiti Hall of Fame, reviving the legendary “Peace Bus,” and running for political office, to his philosophical view on what it means to be a “champion” of one’s own world — this is a raw, powerful conversation about purpose, resilience, and the intersections between surf, society and change. Whether you're drawn to waves or urban tides, you’ll come away stirred.

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In this episode of Tappa’s Green Room, Terry “Tappa” Teece is joined by legendary surf and snow photographer Tony “Harro” Harrington, who has spent the past four decades chasing the planet’s most extreme moments. From his early days on the Central Coast with a $5 surfboard to becoming one of the only photographers to work at the highest levels in both surf and snow, Harro shares the stories behind his breathtaking images and his monumental book Defining Moments. He talks about surviving wipeouts and avalanches, documenting surf legends and mountain icons, and why respect and passion remain at the heart of his craft.

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Show Notes

• Tappa welcomes Tony “Harro” Harrington, renowned adventure photographer.
• Growing up on the Central Coast and discovering surfing and photography.
• Early career: shooting for surf magazines and learning the ropes in the snow.
• Transition from apprentice electrician to full-time photographer.
• Building a career across surf and snow, including 30+ years chasing Hawaii winters and Alaskan slopes.
• Harro’s most dangerous and memorable experiences—from big-wave wipeouts to avalanches.
• The unique challenges of surf photography vs. snow photography.
• Stories of capturing icons like Jerry Lopez and Jake Burton.
• The making of Defining Moments, a 1,300+ page visual epic spanning 40 years.
• Reflections on creativity, respect, and carving a path as a surf and snow pioneer.

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In this episode of Tappa’s Green Room, host Terry “Tappa” Teece sits down with renowned surfboard shaper and innovator Nev Hyman. From shaping his first boards in his dad’s garage in Perth to becoming an internationally respected craftsman, Nev shares stories of chasing waves, meeting legends, and shaping boards for world champions. He opens up about the evolution of surfboard design, the early days of Nev Surfboards, breaking into the global surf scene, and his passion for innovation both in surfing and beyond. It’s a deep dive into the craft, culture, and creativity of one of Australia’s most influential surfboard shapers.

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Show Notes

• Tappa introduces Nev Hyman, the man who shaped his very first “real” surfboard.
• Nev’s early days in Western Australia, shaping boards in his dad’s garage.
• The move to the Gold Coast and encounters with surf legends like Bob McTavish and Richard Harvey.
• Stories from the shaping bay: how Nev broke into the scene with Jono and the North End Boardriders.
• Building the Nev brand, iconic logos, and the rise of colourful, high-performance surfboards in the 80s.
• Shaping for world-class surfers including Sean Tomson, Sunny Garcia, and international pros.
• The challenges and breakthroughs of surfboard mass production and computer shaping technology.
• Insights into health, longevity, and the toll (and rewards) of decades spent in the shaping room.
• Nev’s international adventures, from Hawaii to Japan, and how he helped shape modern surfing’s global culture.