Laird Hamilton: From a Tough Childhood to Redefining Big-Wave Surfing
Laird Hamilton: From a Tough Childhood to Redefining Big-Wave Surfing  
Podcast: In Depth With Graham Bensinger
Published On: Mon Dec 29 2025
Description: Big-wave surfer Laird Hamilton invites Graham to Hawaii for a sit-down interview in which Hamilton opens up about his abusive childhood and a relentless pursuit to push boundaries today. Hamilton - who helped pioneer tow-in surfing and foilboarding - shares stories of near-death experiences while tackling some of the biggest waves in surfing history and how his personality traits thrive in the open water.