Laird Hamilton is in studio! We’re going deep on the heaviest wave of all time that changed surfing history on a very special episode of Waves with Names. The Millennium | August 17, 2000. 0:00 - Intro 1:11 - Laird Hamilton Joins the Podcast 5:33 - Being Competitive with Yourself 17:29 - How Many Hours has Laird Spent on a Surfboard? 22:15 - Who Were Laird’s Surfing Heroes as a Kid? 29:36 - When Did You Know Surfing Was Your Calling? 37:13 - Laird Explains His Relationship With the Ocean 39:02 - On This Date 48:24 - Laird’s Shark Encounters 56:06 - Setting the Stage for the Millenium Wave 1:08:27 - How Does Teahupo’o Compare to Other Surfing Locations? 1:12:36 - Laird Hamilton’s Surfing Bonafides 1:16:50 - The Day of the Wave 1:27:14 - How Did It Feel After Making History? 1:33:04 - The Aftermath 1:38:57 - Naming and Scoring the Wave 1:41:59 - Laird’s Superfood 1:44:08 - Post-Show Hotline 2:08:56 - Outro Got game / guest recommendations, old stories, topics to debate, or even a little bit of advice for us? Give us a ring and leave your message at 424-291-2290. Subscribe wherever you listen: https://www.gameswithnames.com For more Games With Names: Instagram: / gameswithnames TikTok: / gameswithnames X: / gameswithnames Facebook: / gameswithnames YouTube: / gameswithnames Snapchat: / gameswithnames For more Laird Hamilton: Instagram: / lairdhamilton X: / lairdlife Hosted by former Super Bowl MVP Julian Edelman, Games with Names is a podcast on the search to find the greatest games of all time. From the infamous to the unforgettable, we dive back into the classic matchups and eras across all of sports history. Joined by the players, coaches, and celebrity fans that lived it, we’ll uncover first-hand insights and never-before-heard stories, shining new light and perspective on the greatest games of all time.