In this inspiring episode, Tappa sits down with Guy Ormerod — a Gold Coast surf legend whose story stretches from his early days at Palm Beach to his decades of influence in and out of the water. Guy shares his journey from competing with greats like Rabbit Bartholomew and Jerry Lopez to becoming one of Billabong’s first sponsored surfers. Beyond the surf, Guy opens up about his faith, family, years of missionary work, and the deep personal loss that shaped his outlook on life. Still charging Burleigh in his 60s, Guy embodies what it means to be the eternal grommet — full of gratitude, resilience, and stoke.

Show Notes (Key Talking Points)

• Guy’s early life in Sydney and move to the Gold Coast during the canal boom
• Discovering surfing through his lifesaver father and first waves at Palm Beach
• Meeting the Peterson brothers and joining Kirra and Burleigh Boardriders
• Competing against the world’s best and finishing second behind Richard Harvey at the Pa Bendall Classic
• Becoming one of Billabong’s earliest sponsored surfers and the truth behind its early history
• The defining “sliding door” moment that led to a three-year competition ban
• Turning to faith and family — becoming a pastor and school chaplain
• 15 years of missionary work helping communities in the Philippines and Fiji
• The devastating loss of his daughter and how faith helped his family endure
• Life lessons on respect, gratitude, and giving back through surfing and service
• Still ripping at 66 — staying fit, stretching, and living the “eternal grommet” lifestyle

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.

Episode brought to you by Official Beer Co.
Produced by Podfire.

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.

Episode brought to you by Official Beer Co and produced by Podfire.

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.