Hmm

When I go into the ocean, I'm approaching it like I'm going into a, a temple.

I talk to the ocean.

I thank it.

I thank it for the opportunity.

I touch it.

I feel it.

What, what is, what is the sort of ethos or, or philosophy behind the name itself, Spaceship to Many?

Uh, but for listeners out there that may not be too familiar with you, what's kind of the, the two-minute background on the life and times of Koa Smith?

Well, I was born 30 years ago.

[laughs] No. Um, thank you so much for having me.

I'm so excited to be here, and to recap one of the most exciting contests I've ever watched.

Um, for those of you that don't know who I am, I was...

I'm Koa Smith.

I was born and raised in Kauai, Hawaii.

What is the key to your success in all these different areas?"

No way

...

the most calming, beautiful violin music, and then all of a sudden I h- I felt the ragdoll again.

Brr.

And I was like, "Oh," like, "where am I? Oh, I'm underwater.

Oh, shit, don't black out, Kawit, don't black out.

Don't black out." And then got to the surface, and luckily there wasn't another wave, so I was able to grab my board and paddle over.

Mm-hmm.