About this episode
Mason Barnes likes to surf. His specialty and focus is big waves. The bigger, the better.
The Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina native has been on a board of some kind since he was 1 years old. He is sponsored by Billabong.
Brett and Mason discuss what it's like to surf a 50 foot wave, what breath holding techniques and training methods he uses to prepare being trapped under water by a wave, his journey up until now, and what's ahead.
If you've never surfed before, this is a great introduction to the sport.
Subscribe, Review, Share!
Connect | Brett Hawke
On Instagram @hawkebr
on Twitter @insidewithbh
On Facebook @insidewithbh
Connect | Mason Hyce Barnes
On Instagram @masonhycebarnes
Special Thanks:
SWIMNERD PACE CLOCKS: Swimming's #1 Pace Clock.
Get every episode summarized
Each time Inside with Brett Hawke publishes, we email you a written briefing from the transcript — the topics, who appeared, and any specific claims, with the ad reads skipped.
Email me new episodesFree for 3 shows. No card needed.
No transcript yet
This episode has not been transcribed. Request it and it moves to the front of the queue.
More episodes
More from Inside with Brett Hawke
Night Swim Full Episode : July 26, 2026
Inside with Brett Hawke
Quantum Leaps in Swimming: Remembering Hall of Fame Coach Don Swartz
Inside with Brett Hawke
#420 Andrii Govorov on Enhanced Games, Olympic TUE's, & the Future of Sport
Inside with Brett Hawke
Sprinters Rule the World: 50's of Stroke Added to LA 2028 Olympic Games
Inside with Brett Hawke