The Insiders' Podcast

Episode 141 - Covering All Comps! Japan to West Australia - We Have It All. It's been quite the last week or so in the world of rash vest wearing warriors, taking on competition. From the WSL at Margaret River to Stab High in Japan, you got a flavour of two very different competitions. Last year we had high expectations of the air comp that STAB put on and we felt it was a little lacking, but this year couldn't be more different. This iteration was NEXT LEVEL. A high make rate across the board, girls, women, boys and men all went mad! Some airs were MADNESS! Listen in to what stood out for us. Then Margaret River, what an event. Wild, raw main break, heavy slabs at the Box and more! Tune in to hear what we think. Last but not least we also pay homage to the late great Jack McCoy, who sadly past! RIP Legend. Follow us at @the_insiders_podcast - Link In Bio

Episode 140 - Europe Lost A Legend - Our Tribute To Timo. Europe, and the world took a heavy hit when Timo Jarvinen sadly past away last week. An icon, a trial blazer and an amazing human! Darren tells us some classic yarns and pays tribute to a great human, with his lost being felt across the planet. Along side this, we do talk Margies, make up predicts and give our fantasy teams too! Check it out, share and enjoy.  Follow us at @the_insiders_podcast - Link In Bio

Episode 139 - What On Earth Happened At Burleigh!? Plus Free Surfing Updates! Burleigh Heads just delivered a memorable event! Is there anything better then Wildcards going far in a draw and taking it to the favourites?Lessons to learn, give more wildcards to people like Julian, Steph and Morgan! Julian will take most of the credits and it dissevered but Morgan for the second event in a row went nuts and surfed at Championship Tour level.We break down all the highlights, and not so highlights from the event.As we are not comp obsessed we also talk about some free surfing that has been inspiring us and making us want to surf, you need to check it out. Our Kook Or Core at the end of the episode is one to stick around for too!Listen in, share and enjoy!Follow us at @the_insiders_podcast - Link In Bio

Episode 138 - FLASH EPISODE - Huge Changes Made By The WSL For 2026!After many meetings with the WSL they have finally listened to us, and taken huge steps to getting the world tour back to where it should be! No cut, finishing at Pipe, bigger women's tour and more! If the waves play ball 2026 could be HUGE for the WSL. Hear our thoughts on the changes, what more could be done and other insights too!Follow us at @the_insiders_podcast - Link In Bio

Episode 137 - THE GOAT JOINS US! We Talk Surfboards, Shaping, Style Plus Burleigh Predictions & Bells Wrap. Yes, you read that right, the underground GOAT is on The Insider's, FINALLY! Mr Mark Phipps chats with Matt & Darren! Do you want to her the story behind the Maid-Length that rivals the Hypto Krypto? The Magic One Bad Egg? Well listen in.Alongside this, we talk to Mark about how he ended up in France, his relationship with Jeremy Flores, shaping for icons of the surf world and about how he is working with his son to continue to progress and improve! This is a cracker. Before we chat to mark, we discuss the highlights of Bells and make our Burleigh predictions too! Stick around for the Kook or core too! Follow us at @the_insiders_podcast - Link In Bio

Episode 136 - Style Masters New Edits - Torren Martyn, Jai Glindeman & More!We are back again! Yes we talk about the results in El Salvador and how Darren predicted both men's and women's winners. Hows that Assorted Surf Picks?  But more importantly we talk about the latest new edit from Torren Martyn and Jai Glindeman. Jai has dropped Free Flow, a STAB Edit Of The Year entry and unreal film. Real waves, core surfing and unrivalled style in and out of the water. A must watch. The section from Cloudbreak is off the planet good! Then Torren, another film from about Calytpe but this time by Kelly Foote and its a master piece. Torren's surfing is so good on the eye and the film and edit is next level, check it up.We finish up with some Bell's predictions and a kook or core that will make you laugh! Enjoy, share and download. Follow us at @the_insiders_podcast - Link In Bio

Episode 135 - El Salvador Updates - LIVE! What has been going on?!Join us for a live party on the day before finals day at El Salvador! The event has been stop and start but it's worth the wait as the waves are now pumping and the surfing is off the scale! We go through our highlights and low lights for the event, our take on the interference rule, which impacted the Kanoa and Crosby heat. Other then this we talk changes that have happened with Snapper being changed out due to a lack of sand and more! Listen in, share the episode with your friends and enjoy!Follow us at @the_insiders_podcast - Link In Bio

Episode 134 - Stories Of Sumatra, Sunshine Coast and Snapper! An episode that touches on stories from the recent trips we have been on. Matt brings up his thoughts on a particular wave that you can find in Sumatra, while Darren brings us classic stories and new stories from his recent trip back home to the Sunshine Coast! We do also talk about the WSL event at El Salvador and the early round action, so you can get the low down on that too! More huge episode to come so subscribe, share and enjoy!Don't forget you can find us on YouTube too! Follow us at @the_insiders_podcast - Link In Bio

Episode 133 - We Are Back B*tches! We have been away, on well needed trips away to score waves, relax and come back better! Now we are back we break down all the important surf world news that has gone down since our last episode. We speak about the WSL at Portugal and our thoughts and opinions on the event. You can hear our picks and predictions for El Salvador and the event that is about the start! Along side this, we speak about stupid pro surfers having photos with the world's biggest moron, we discuss free surfing and more! Share with your mate, enjoy and download! Follow us at @the_insiders_podcast - Link In Bio

Episode 132 - Cyclone Alfred, Natural Selection, Board Talk & More! Darren is in the heart of it, positioned in North Queensland he has been surfing his balls off with the Cyclone Already swell and is now bunkered down! We chat boards, PU to EPS, the best mid lengths, why travelling with boards is worth it and more!Alongside this we breakdown the Natural Selection Surf event. We are fans, yes tweaks can be made but overall it was fun to watch and we would like to see more! Did you watch it? What did you think? Tell us... Enjoy this episode, share with mates and download! Follow us at @the_insiders_podcast - Link In Bio

Episode 131 - Core Surfer, Adventurer, National Champ & Your New Favourite Surfer - Special Guest. We do not say this lightly when we say, Reed was one of the most interesting, fun, easy, down to earth and pure core people we have ever spoke too! Just listen to the lengths that Reed goes to, when he is scoring waves. From some of the most unique dangers to surfers that you would have heard, to fighting weather, elements, treks and more! A world-class cold-water surfer who could be your next favourite surfer, you need to check out the YouTube videos that Reed is dropping. It was an honour to chat all things surfing and you need to make it to the Kook Or Core section for a real winner! Thanks Reed. Please share, download and enjoy! Follow us at @the_insiders_podcast - Link In Bio

Episode 130 - Caity Is The Queen & Italo Rules The Roost - Abu Dhabi ReviewHere it is, The Insiders' review of all that went down in the Desert. From stylish round house cutties to huge airs. Darren and Matt break down what they loved and didn't like so much from the pool. Al Cleland's 80's style antics, Rio's run, commentary pro's and con's and how the person in charge of the WSL schedule of dates should be fined or fired. What did you think of the event in all? Better the Lemoore, still not a pool fan? Do you think it has space on tour? Tell us, we are keen to hear! Share this with your mates, download and check us on YouTube. Follow us at @the_insiders_podcast - Link In Bio

Episode 129 - What To Expect In The Wave Pool. Our Tips & Picks For This Event! Are we excited for a wave pool event? Maybe... We await to see what goes down with bated breath. We know the surfing will be of the highest level, we hope the WSL commentary doesn't mess it up and will there be another mass call out on judging?! We take you through it all, who to pick, who not to pick, dark horses and more! Two episodes for The Insiders in 1 week - Jheeze you guys are lucky!Be sure to check us out on YouTube too!Enjoy, share and download!Follow us at @the_insiders_podcast - Link In Bio

Episode 128 - La Nord + Pipe + The Best Wave Caught By An Englishman In Hawaii?! A jam packed episode. The WSL is BACK with a bang in the end, Rip Curl's La Nord Challenge runs and Darren caught a BOMB and talking about catching life changing waves, we chat about the wave Lukas Skinner caught at Off The Wall on the same day 10's where dropping at Pipe. Without giving away too much, we are frothing to have some real waves to talk about. Who are the stand out performers in Hawaii, in and out of a jersey. How did the commentary do? What was Red Bull's alt cast all about and more, we cover it all! Along with this, we speak and give live reaction from Darren when seeing Lukas Skinner's wave of a lifetime, if you haven't seen it check it out! Lastly, Darren gives the inside scoop from the competitors angle when taking part in the La Nord challenge, which he did and scored! Another banging episode for you! Enjoy, share and subscribe. Follow us at @the_insiders_podcast - Link In Bio

Episode 127 - Special Guest What Is Coming To The UK? Plus STAB's Very Best and Very WORST!Another special guest for you on this one! This is a double up episode. In the first half you get to hear Darren and Matt's thoughts on Pipe, the surf world's latest and greatest releases and our very own surf stories! Another edition to Kook or Core too - If you got an ex-pro's board and it still has the stickers, do you keep them or rip them off?! Tell us! After this... We have a special guest. Chris Thompson. Chris is a busy guy! He runs his own Marketing firm, owns and runs Longboarder Magazine, Wavelength Magazine and is now delivering the UK Surf and Skate Expo!We chat with Chris, listen to his motivation and what is driving him along this path. We also chat his board choices and why to! Another cracker and this will be on YouTube too!Enjoy, share and download! Follow us at @the_insiders_podcast - Link In Bio

Episode 126 - SPECIAL GUEST - One Of The Brightest South African Talents Joins Us! Adin Masencamp has big dreams and can make big things happen. After seeing him lead the line during FCS's new "Riding The Sardine Run" edit we had to know more about this guy.During out chat we hear about Adin's dreams, his ideal heat at J Bay, his favourite wave in the world, what his plans for this year are and more! Adin's is supported by amazing brands to power his dreams but he gives back as much as they give him and more! Alongside an amazing surfing, Adin is a world class human, helping others around him and support his wonderful Mum during hard times too!We are excited to see what's next in Adin's career and will support him wholeheartedly!Enjoy this one, share and download! Follow us at @the_insiders_podcast - Link In Bio

Episode 125 - New For 2025 - We Have Sections, Guest's & More! It's Our Year!New Year, New Us? Nah, of course we are still the same but we do have some big things for this year. With a new section which kicks off in this episode to huge guest's lined up and more! In this episode we take Da' Hui Back Door Shoot Out, who is dropping YouTube edits that are must watches, we take our surf stories and the first edition of Kook Or Core for you! Another classic episode with big things to come.Please enjoy, share and download! These are all on YouTube now too! Follow us at @the_insiders_podcast - Link In Bio

Episode 124 - The Insiders' 2024 Awards! The Only Ranking's Worth Being On! Here it is, the rankings that matter. The 2024 Insider Awards! We break down our best surfers, boards, wetsuits, content and more for 2024. Do you agree? Have we missed anyone? Let us know.2025 is going to be even bigger and better for us with HUGE things to come.Thanks for the support and love this year and please continue to share, download and love! Follow us at @the_insiders_podcast - Link In Bio

Episode 123 - The Best Surf Film Maker On The Planet Join Us - SPECIAL GUESTThe start of this podcast is all about what has been going on in the surf world. We wax lyrical about a new clip called “Riding The Sardine Run” which features @adinmasencamp , @micahmargieson , @sophiebell919 , @frankieoberholzer & a very small @harleyingleby showing.This is something different but EXCELLENT - We highly recommend this. @kalecadam is declared as Matt's new favourite surfer, check this guy out! After this - You will hear Darren talk to Nick Pollet. Nick is one of, if not the best on the planet. Unique, smart, funny and core. Listen to Darren and Nick chat, you will hear some major things that are coming up that Nick is working on that we are super excited about and more!@nickpollet Enjoy, subscribe and share!Follow us at @the_insiders_podcast - Link In Bio

Episode 122 - The FOUNDER of Futures Fins - Special Guest - Vince LongoDo you want stories about Dave Rastovich, John John Florence, your favourite fins set ups and more!?If yes, listen to this episode. We sit down with Vince Longo, the founder and owner of Futures Fins. Hear about how the fins are designed, created, tested and more! Working with the best athletes in the worlds, tuning in fins for us mortals to love too! It was an honour speaking with Vince, and this could have gone on hours! We hope you enjoy!Share, like, and subscribe. Follow us at @the_insiders_podcast - Link In Bio

Episode 121 - What Has Happened To The Vans Pipe Masters? We Discuss The Mess.The most iconic title for a surfer, a Pipe Master, it could be argued the Eddie has as much weight but every wants to be a Pipe Master... Until they don't. Has the illustrious Pipe Masters crown become tarnished with changes to the judging, the format and now the invite list? Come on! Who ever at Vans said, "Oh I think JOB is told old now" - You deserve to get sacked on the spot but clearly more then one agreed, which lead to a ugly social media fall out... we discuss how this has got to this point and more!On top of this, we break down the Electric Acid Surfboard test, the winner, how important fin are and more!Also for free you can listen on YouTube so go and subscribe! Please enjoy, share and download. Follow us at @the_insiders_podcast - Link In Bio

Episode 120 - SPECIAL GUET - Is Joel Still Eating Pies Now He Is On The World Tour? Answers Inside. A pleasure and honour to welcome Joel Vaughan to The Insiders. A surfer Darren and Matt have had a keen eye on for years now!Without spoiling to much, Joel chats to us about his trips to Europe over the years, what he is most excited for when taking on the worlds best next year and how he is approaching becoming a Championship Tour surfers. We are expecting HUGE things from Joel and will be supporting along the way! We also chat a but more about some general surf news and surfboards too!Listen in, share and enjoy! Follow us at @the_insiders_podcast - Link In Bio

Episode 119 - Insider Take On Board Brands, Steph Gilmore's Latest Edit, The Tudors & More! Wow, this is a packed episode people. With recommendations on films and edits to watch ranging from Rip Curl's newest film featuring Steph Gilmore, Tom Curren and Mason Ho, to STAB's amazing Electric Acid Surfboard Test With Rasta, to Mike Feb's newest surf porn and more! Also some highly controversial and strong words on surf board brands and what they are doing in the industry. Matt pull's no punches here!To top it off we have a classic chin wag about surf stories and more! Don't forget this is on YouTube too, so check it out there!Please share, enjoy and download!Follow us at @the_insiders_podcast - Link In Bio

Episode 118 - Board's Snapping, Surf Mission Stories & Grom's Sending It This is a classic episode. Classic yarns from Darren and Matt about recent surf, what we have been watching to get us pumped and a big shout out to a few groups of surfers! Here about the recent trip that Surf Solutions and his merry troop of grooms recently embarked on. Staying with the lord of La Nord himself, learning from the master. Matt details paddling out in the biggest surf he has ever faced, what boards he has been riding and more! We also touch base on the core Aussie battlers in the Challengers series, with a huge shout out to George Pittar, Joel Vaughan, Jacko Baker and big thanks to Jacob Wilcox for his YouTube vlog! Just a classic episode for you to enjoy, share with mates and listen to! Follow us at @the_insiders_podcast - Link In Bio

Episode 117 - A Pod Of Two Halves. Calling Out The WSL & Calling Out What Surf Clips To WatchAs the title says, this is a podcast of two halves. In the back end of this podcast, we speak about the WSL and the newly released 2025 tour schedule, with the focus on the Abu Dhabi event and how this is a major issue.Not to skip around the subject, over the last few years the WSL has positioned itself as a leader in "equality" and pushing the boundaries on being inclusive. Allowing athletes like Tyler Wright to wear the LGBTQ+ flag on her jersey along with push equal pay. Now they are seemingly forgetting all that for money. Taking the tour to a location where Tyler could be sentenced to Death. Our view is the event has to be boycott. No athlete on the men's or women's tour should go. Could you support this? We couldn't. Anyway, listen for more thoughts on this. Other than this we also talk about the latest and greatest clips to watch. Stab have delivered a cracker with the E.A.S.T with Rasta. Wow. Another cracker is Trilogy: New Wave, with EE, Griff and Seth. Other clips are must watches. Listen to us for what you should check out. Also - A big giveaway will be coming for people who subscribe to our YouTube channel... so get on that!Enjoy, share and let us know your thoughts. Follow us at @the_insiders_podcast - Link In Bio

Episode 116 - We Speak To A World Tour Star... PLUS A Quiksilver Festival Insight Both Darren and Matt found themselves on the ground in Hoosegow while the Quiksilver Festival was in town. A huge contract from last year, where we had 25 degree heat and pumping waves daily, this year rain and wind took over and very small onshore conditions ruined the surf. This does not stop the fun, from amazing film premiere's from Kael Walsh & Milla Coco Brown to a big Quiksilver Mercury party kept the thoughts off bad waves. Hear what we have to say about what went down. After this, Darren chats with a world tour star, who... Leo Fioravanti.Diving into Leo's career, plans for the future and more, it was an honour to speak with him. All episodes are now available on YouTube too!Check it out, download, and share with friends!Follow us at @the_insiders_podcast - Link In Bio

Episode 115 - We Answer What You Asked + The Last WSL Talk This Year (Maybe)This will be the last dedicated WSL podcast from us this year. With guest's lined up for the coming months, free surfing is where our hearts are always at, so this will be back in the limelight! But for now, we speak about the WSL Finals day. The last time at Trestles. What a day, some amazing surfing, some amazing waves, so pure awful judging along with some iffy commentary too! Not Jesse or Richie, Kaipo we are looking at you! We asked you to send some questions, you kindly did so we address these through the podcast and also give our thoughts on how the day played out! Listen in, it's a good one, if we do say ourselves! Thanks again, please subscribe and check out our YouTube! Follow us at @the_insiders_podcast - Link In Bio

Episode 114 - You Heard It Here First! Our Predictions For the WSL Finals Day.Likely to run on Friday, looking at Surfline, we are heading back to Lower Trestles for the WSL Final's Day. Love it or hate it, it's happening. Yes we all know Matt has a much better format that the WSL should listen to and adopt but they choose not too, so we live with this situation. Looking at a 3-4ft swell, Darren and Matt run a heat by heat prediction for to decide who will be the 2024 WSL Women's and Men's World Champions. We talk surfboards, turns, judges, commentators, Kelly Slater and more! Do you agree with us? Please let us have it in the comments! Check out our new YouTube channel too, and subscribe. Send this to your pals, share with family and enjoy! Follow us at @the_insiders_podcast - Link In Bio

Episode 113 - The Most Unique Review Of The Cloudbreak Event EVER! Yes, other podcasts will be breaking down the WSL event at Cloudbreak in detail, so do we, but we focus on the important parts. Scores, post heat interviews, boards and other essential points, all picked up by the eagle eyes of Darren and Matt! Alongside this, we chat about Soli Bailey's UNBELIEVABLE edit called Conehead. If you haven't you need to cop that square in the mice pies right now! Further to this we address some pressing matters in the surf world with new habits we have seen that need opinions on. Do you wear a necklace over your wetsuit? Why, please tell us. DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT OUR NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL TOO! Listen in for more and subscribe. Follow us at @the_insiders_podcast - Link In Bio

Episode 112 - Reviewing The Olympics, STAB & New Products. This is packed! A lot has been happening in the surf world over the last week or two, and who are we to turn down the chance of chatting about it. From the final day at the Olympics, where the world got a taste of how much surfing can be a tease, to the latest STAB How Surfers Get Paid review. We also cover this WSL QS 1000 at Boardmasters along with dropping a quick review on a new product we have been testing.This is a fun one. Listen in, subscribe and share! Follow us at @the_insiders_podcast - Link In Bio

Episode 111 - BIG NEWS! BIG GUEST! What is coming up that you can't miss! He is back! Mr Kale Brock is back with us on the Insiders! As always chatting with Kale about all things surfing is fun and a learning experience too. We chat about the troubles around board sizing with more and more pools in the world, along with technique and other points!Also, Kale is visiting the wave pool in Bristol this October and you could join him! Go to the link in his bio for more on that!Listen in! Share and subscribe. Follow us at @the_insiders_podcast - Link In Bio

Episode 110 - Olympic Hype Is Here! Mid Comp Update And Insights.Are the WSL laughing and crying at the same time? It's a funny old game, but we are stoked that we got to see the true face of Teahupo'o and the world's best went MAD! Gabriel Medina is a hell man and has just produced the COLDEST surf photo ever thanks to Jerome Brouillet - This give us Michael Jordan Vibes! Along with this we chat about JJF vs Jack Jack, Al Cleland vs Joan Duru, Joao vs Ramzi, Kauli vs Griff and more! Get your fill here and bring on the final rounds! Share, like and subscribe. Follow us at @the_insiders_podcast - Link In Bio

Episode 109 - Two Guest, One Trip Of A Lifetime + Insider's 2025 Boat Trip?After weeks of heavy jealousy, we decided to get the low down on a Renegade Surf boat trip taken by two of our closest mates! We are joined by Mr Jonathan Weaver and Mr Bram Defoort to hear all about the 10 day trip they recent embarked on. This conversation has now inspired us to explore the idea of a 2025 Boat Trip for Insider's. Would you be keen? Also with the boat chat, we talk surfing around Europe, world issues and more!Join us for one the best, most fun episodes we have released!Share, subscribe and enjoy.  Follow us at @the_insiders_podcast - Link In Bio

Episode 108 - We Review A Surf Horror Film + Olympics' BreakdownFamously Matt does not watch any horror or thriller films, until the last week. Watching Kerby Brown's Facing Monsters, he quickly realised this was a Surf Horror film, that is made to the highest standard. All jokes aside, that Kerby and his brother manage to pull off is nothing short of elite level, but with a giant side dish of terrifying. We can't recommend this film enough, it's on par with Free Solo and 14 peaks. Alongside this, we break down an early forecast for Tahiti and the Olympics. Listen in to hear our picks for medalists and what we are very much worried about too. Enjoy, subscribe, share and send it!Follow us at @the_insiders_podcast - Link In Bio

Episode 107 - What's the weirdest surf habit you know?This is one of those classic episodes. Random yarns, what we have been watching, some old and some new along with discussions on surfers and how weird we are! Tuck into some old school Globe videos, or some classic Taylor Steele films, here what surfing we have been getting, what we are loving and more! Also, we want to hear about weird surf habits you have. We speak about some but we know more are out there! Enjoy this, share with friends and subscribe. Follow us at @the_insiders_podcast - Link In Bio

Episode 106 - We're Not Angry, Just Disappointed Listen in to this episode where we discuss the latest in the surf world. Mainly focusing on STAB's recent air wave comp, STAB High along with featuring a quick run down on the WSL event in Brazil too. Both of these events left us disappointed, not angry, but not happy and for differing reasons. Stab - We expected better, it was not quite the spectacle it should have been watching live, our opinion, it should have been recorded and packaged... but it was still a lot of fun! WSL - The wave is not world class, it's hard to get excited watching it over and over and J Bay was on at the same time but we couldn't watch it... do better. We also touch on some more core surfing news too! Tune in, enjoy and share! Follow us at @the_insiders_podcast - Link In Bio

Episode 105 - UNBEATABLE GIVEAWAY + Reviews On What To Watch!We are here for you! Thank you to the legends at DB Journey we have been give the chance to giveaway some world class product. An amazing single board bag and the unrivalled Essentials Roll Top Surf Bag! How to win - Listen to the latest podcast episode...Or:Follow Us. Tag 3 Friends In The Post.Share This Post To Your Story! Simple as that! While you do that, check out the latest episode where we talk about the crazy Nias event, Darren's latest La Nord adventures, Matt's sunset sessions and more! Dive in, subscribe and share!Follow us at @the_insiders_podcast - Link In Bio

Episode 104 - Point Break Perfection - El Salvador Recap & Live Final Commentary. A few people out there questioned why Punta Rocka finds itself on the WSL schedule, especially after J Bay got cut, but this year we saw why. In a wildly entertaining event, we saw the limits of progression pushed by Yago Dora, JJF and others too. Notable mentioned to R Cal, LOB and Molly too.On the ladies side, Caroline went back to back with some insanely accurate back side surfing, taking down the force of Gabriella Bryan in the final.JJF and Yago Dora where easily the form surfers on the mens side of the event. John landing a perfect 10 in his semi final and Yago comboing Medina! John took out the final, his first event win in forever! Check out our thoughts & opinions! Enjoy, share and download! Follow us at @the_insiders_podcast - Link In Bio

Episode 103 - Jam Packed Poddy! Chopes, Stab, El Salvador & More - Not To Be Missed!A bumper episode for you this time around! To run though, we chat about Stab's “How Surfers Get Paid” last two episodes, where we give our thoughts on the origins of these episodes, along with asking why Stab choose to do this, maybe where they missed and hit, and just our honest opinions!  Then we chat Tahiti, Teeeaaahhuuupooo-oo, and the latest WSL event which was a cone fest that made us appreciate the fact the WSL broadcast is free of charge! We give our highlights, lowlights and more criticisms of Kaipo too! So it's a fun one.  After this we predict what will happen in El Salvador, along with talking about the growth of new surfboard brands and more too! Even some NBA talk!Do not miss this one. Share, subscribe and enjoy! Follow us at @the_insiders_podcast - Link In Bio

Episode 102 - Waves Of Wonder! Listen in for a must see surf series. It has never been questioned, the better the wave you have on offer the better the spectacle to watch and absorb. This has been made even more clear this week with two different showings of waves that are wonders of the world. One of them is incredibly well known, being Chopes, the other is a mystery wave found and shown off in O'Neill's Maps To Nowhere series! In the Maps To Nowhere, Soli Bailey, Caity Simmers and her brother Timo seem to be getting skunked until the wave turns on, and then, we'll watch it and see! Other than this, out in Tahiti, some of the best in the world have scored some of the filthiest cones seen in a long while. Big mentions to Liam O'Brien, Molly Picklum, Griffin Colapinto and Leo too! Listen in for more, share with your pals and subscribe.  Follow us at @the_insiders_podcast - Link In Bio

Episode 101 - Sunset Surfs, Snapper Sizzles & Surfing Surprises. We are back again. Sorry for the delay on this one, but its worth the wait. We have both been scoring some epic conditions lately and we chat about how surfing at different times can make you very different too. We chat wetsuits, boards, fins & more. Its a classic surfer chat!Along with this, we break down the amazing Snapper event for the Challenger Series. The legends heat with Steph, Mick, Kelly, Parko and Occy along with Fisher & Friends heat with Dingo and Chelsea Hedges lit up the beach!Maybe the most insane woman's barrel by Macy was then eclipsed by Erin Brooks who scored a hell one. We have some big episodes lined up too so subscribe, share and enjoy! Follow us at @the_insiders_podcast - Link In Bio

Episode 100 - It's Episode 100, Of Course We Had A Special Guest! 100 Episodes of The Insiders! Firstly thank to all the listeners and fans!In this episode we chat with a VERY special guest. We chat with Mr Thank You Please, Mr Mckenzie Bowden. Talking to us about recent trips, board changes, how sponsorship changes, what it's like to move from Australia to Europe and life riding Album Surfboards. Mckenzie tells us all and is hilarious in this chat, we do chat about boards and surfing alongside what it's like to create content like he does! Alongside this, we do chat about the Margaret River WSL event, talking winners and losers. People who have been cut and others who made it!Tune in, listen, share and enjoy!Follow us at @the_insiders_podcast - Link In Bio

Episode 99 - What happens when an Irish man and Tom Curren walk into a pub? SPECIAL GUEST!Joining us from the Emerald Isle, Gearoid Mcdaid chats with us. Covering topics from his surfing influences, how he started to trips with the team from Ripcurl, working with shapers and that infamous trip with Tom Curren. One of our favourite guests to date, G Man breaks down how he worked his way up to taking on some of Ireland's heaviest waves, how he loves being in neoprene and as always we geek out over boards too!Along with having G Man on we give a break down of some most watch surf clips and we have a little chat about the early rounds at Margaret River too.Tune into this one, it's a classic. Share with mate and download! Follow us at @the_insiders_podcast - Link In Bio

Episode 98 - Brazilian Blow Ups At Bells - The Insiders Take.Bells is always one of the most entertaining stops on tour. As the WSL team say constantly, it's the longest run surf competition and every year something new is delivered.Hear our take on how a rookie took over, caused Medina to blow a gasket and lead the American charge up the leader board.Caity Simmers surfed at 50% at best and won the title which is ominous for the rest of the tour when she surfs good! We break it all down.Tune in, share and enjoy.Follow us at @the_insiders_podcast - Link In Bio

Episode 97 - The Truth Behind Wetsuits! Special Guest Episode. I first heard of Gabe Davies back in 2000 when I started at Quiksilver, and these English clients of mine kept dropping his name. We surfed with Gabe on the weekend, Gabe this, Gabe that. He was and still is one of those who leave impressions on people. We soon became acquainted thanks to the good friends we had in common, and from there, we became friends, as he was also living in Hossegor.A talented surfer with a beautiful style and a guy that charged. Gabe comes from the unlikely surfing city of Newcastle on the northeastern coast of Mother England, where only the beer is colder and browner than the local slabs offer. A pioneer of the northwestern coast of Ireland who, along with Richie Fitzgerald, surfed waves that would become iconic in our modern era. After a long pro career with Quiksilver, Gabe left the mountain and the wave and joined Patagonia, which has become a match made in heaven. In this episode, we talk about learning to surf in water that will freeze the balls off a brass monkey, the cleaner production of wetsuits, and even his dog joining in for a bark.Follow us at @the_insiders_podcast - Link In Bio

Episode 96 - Core Episode. New Boards, New Wetsuits, New Stoke!This is one of those throw back classic episodes. The surf world was a little sleepy on mainstream news this week but that means we can chat about the core values we have.From new boards, to new wax, wetsuits from the amazing Simpel, ear plugs and more! We have been surfing a lot and learning every time, which allows us to share that with you!We do also give a break down on some great surf clips to watch and what to avoid too!Lastly, we give some Bells predictions as the WSL returns to the land down under!Tune in, share and enjoy! Follow us at @the_insiders_podcast - Link In Bio

Episode 95 - WSL News or Steph Gilmore News, What's Bigger?Luckily for you loyal listeners, you do not need to pick, we bring you a wrap up of the latest WSL stop at Portugal, where Griff and Joanne finished on top of the pack. Along with this, we bring you news on Steph Gilmore and the new sticker that will be on the nose of her boards in the nest stage of her illustrious career ANDDDD if this isn't enough, we break down the epic swell that saw the worlds best free surfers go on a strike mission to Cloudbreak. With this, we chat about boards, wetsuits and our surfing fun in general too!Listen in, download and share!Follow us at @the_insiders_podcast - Link In Bio

Episode 94 - What Surf Edits You Need To Watch Right Now.This is a classic, back to the roots episode. Both Darren and Matt have been blessed with a solid run of swell, so we talk surfs, boards we are using, what wetsuits we love and what surf clips we are watching to get amped to surf. Harry Byrant's Motel Hell is a mind blower & Album Surf's latest short edit, called Currents, has Matt struggling to explain just how good the surfing and filming is! Listen through the episode for a new, super fun segment and please follow us, subscribe and enjoy! Follow us at @the_insiders_podcast - Link In Bio

Episode 93 - The Sun Has Set On The Hawaiian Leg - Here Is Our WrapWe have to confess, the WSL Hawaiian leg went better than we thought! Drama, drop outs, pull ins and solid waves!Sunset didn't disappoint either. We commentate another heat, this time a women's heat, and then give our full breakdown on the event! Have a good listen to this one. We pick apart our top parts of the Sunset event, our let downs and surprises too! Tune in, share and enjoy!Don't forget to check out Simple Wetsuits too!Follow us at @the_insiders_podcast - Link In Bio

Episode 92 - SPECIAL GUEST - An Import To Ireland That Is Well & Truly At Home Now.Darren & Matt sit down and chat to Noah Lane, an Australian who has moved across the pond and now calls Ireland home.A tube hound, heavy water, big wave pioneer, Noah chats to us about boards, waves, relationships and life! It was inspiring to get such an open, and pulled back approach to surfing and life from Noah, simplicity is beauty and that is truer then ever in this chat. Along with this, we do talk about Filipe and his choice to pull out of pipe, this was recorded before he sighted mental health as his reason to pull out of Pipe and the 2024 season! Enjoy people, share with friends and download! Follow us at @the_insiders_podcast - Link In Bio

Episode 91 - Finally The WSL Delivers. All Hail The Pipeline.  Wow. What a show. We are bringing you a full review of the first WSL event of 2024, the Lexus Pipe Pro, and how good was that final day?! Good enough to paper over the wall of hate for the surfing world for running some heats in terrible conditions and maybe missing some huge waves too. Check out The Insiders' alternative commentary for the JJF and Leo heat, which was a cracker! It's something new, give us your thoughts on this. Are you fans or are we worst then Kaipo and crew?Forgetting the choice making of JMD and others, the finals day was one of the best days in competition since the day Kelly got a buzzer beater against Barron, JJF and Joao went toe for toe and the first ever women's champ got crowned. Caity Simmers, Betty Lou Sakura Johnson & Molly Picklum took the level of women's competitive surfing at Pipeline & Backdoor and went through the ceiling. Moana has achieved amazing Pipe waves but this was Pipe and Backdoor and it was SPECIAL! On the mens side, JJF and Barron played with Pipe, stood out as the best male surfers on the day and Barron stopped John getting another Pipe win.It has got us pumped for Sunset too, which we make predictions for too! This is a good one people! Tune in, share, download and tell your friends!Follow us at @the_insiders_podcast - Link In Bio