Podcast appearances and mentions of Kelly Slater

Did Marshall Alberga date the same woman as Kelly Slater? In this episode of the Pinch My Salt Podcast, professional surfer Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan sit down with Florida surf legend Marshall Alberga for one of our wildest surf conversations yet. Marshall tells the story of beating 11-time world champion Kelly Slater in a man-on-man surf contest at Cocoa Beach, the awkward handshake that followed, and why things between Marshall and Kelly may have remained weird for nearly 20 years.The crew also talks about Kelly Slater's competitive mindset, East Coast surfing, Florida surf culture, the Sean Slater Invitational, Cocoa Beach surf contests, and what it was like growing up inside the professional surf industry. Then the conversation moves to Hawaii's North Shore, Pipeline, Jamie O'Brien, surf houses, pro surfer groupies, wild North Shore parties, accidental drug deals, getting shot with a pellet gun, and the unwritten rules of surviving Hawaii as a young surfer.Before the podcast, Sterling, Ryan, and Marshall take a spontaneous Florida surf trip to chase a powerful East Coast swell. They battle nonstop current, short-period waves, sunburn, exhaustion, long beach walks, and the reality of trying to surf when you are no longer 18 years old.Marshall also opens up about his history with Sterling Spencer and how their friendship helped Sterling recover after his traumatic brain injury. During Sterling's recovery in Hawaii, Marshall helped him paddle out, surf again, regain his strength, and rediscover why surfing was supposed to be fun. Their friendship eventually helped inspire the comedy videos and surf content that led to the creation of Pinch My Salt.This episode dives into the rise and fall of the early-2000s surf industry, surf sponsorships, Billabong, Lost Surfboards, No Fear, NSSA contests, East Coast Surfing Magazine, magazine surfers, professional surfing contracts, trust-fund surfers, social media surfing, YouTube surf careers, Nathan Florence, Jamie O'Brien, and why so many retired professional surfers eventually become real estate agents.The guys discuss the pressure young surfers faced when brands promised they could become the next Kelly Slater. Surf companies sponsored hundreds of kids, placed stickers on their boards, dangled the dream of becoming a professional surfer, and often moved on when the next younger athlete arrived. Marshall explains why so many talented surfers struggled after their professional careers ended and why he believes kids should learn to love surfing before worrying about sponsors, contests, money, fame, or becoming a surf legend.They also break down the difference between surfing on the East Coast, the Gulf Coast, California, and Hawaii. Is Florida too comfortable for professional surfers? Do fishing, Southern food, small-wave contests, local fame, and comfortable hometowns stop East Coast surfers from chasing their full potential? Why does Hawaii create such a different level of commitment, fear, discipline, and work ethic?From Kelly Slater rivalry stories and Jamie O'Brien's Pipeline house to surf industry politics, Hawaiian culture, accidental crime, old-school surf sponsorships, surf contest psychology, brain injury recovery, friendship, family, healing, and rediscovering the aloha spirit, this episode covers every side of surfing.Featuring:Kelly SlaterMarshall AlbergaSterling SpencerCousin RyanJamie O'BrienNathan FlorenceCJ HobgoodDamien HobgoodShay LopezMakua RothmanAndy IronsSunny GarciaPete MendiaOliver KurtzEvan GeiselmanFreddy PatacchiaDerek HoNorth Shore surfingPipeline surfingCocoa Beach surfingFlorida surf cultureEast Coast surfingProfessional surfingSurf industry storiesSurf podcast comedyLet us know in the comments: Do you believe Marshall and Kelly Slater are really Eskimo brothers? Was beating Kelly Slater the greatest moment of Marshall's competitive surfing career? And which professional surfer story should we investigate next?Show Marshall some love in the comments, subscribe to Pinch My Salt, tickle the like button, and help us reach 100,000 subscribers.You know the rules.#KellySlater #Surfing #JamieOBrien #Pipeline #NorthShore #SurfPodcast #PinchMySalt

Is the World Surf League actually for sale… and if so, who in the world is buying it?On this episode of Pinch My Salt, Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan dive into the possible sale of the WSL, the future of professional surfing, and whether competitive surfing lost its core audience when the ASP became the World Surf League. Could ESPN buy the WSL? Could wave pools, YouTube surf content, or a UFC-style reality show save pro surfing? Or is the surf contest world too niche, too expensive, and too disconnected from real surf culture?We talk WSL business rumors, surf industry drama, why nobody watches contests live anymore, Kelly Slater, Jack Johnson, Tom Curren dream trips, core lords, surf skating, Hawaiian surf culture, surf addiction, and why surfing might be the most magical and destructive sport on earth.If you love surfing, surf comedy, surf podcasts, WSL drama, pro surfing history, wave pools, surf culture debates, and two Florida surf cousins trying to figure out who ruined the tour… this episode is for you.Drop a comment: Who should buy the WSL?#WorldSurfLeague #WSL #Surfing #SurfPodcast #PinchMySalt #ProSurfing #SurfCulture #KellySlater #SurfComedy #WavePools #ASP #ESPN #SurfIndustry #SurfContest #CoreSurfing #SurfDrama #SurfNews #SterlingSpencer #CousinRyan #SurfYouTube

Tom Carroll joins Pinch My Salt to talk about one of the biggest shifts happening in surfing right now: wave pools, the future of surf contests, the WSL, and whether competitive surfing is about to change forever. In this episode, Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan dive into wave pool surfing, the Stab air contest, Huey Vaughn's insane aerial progression, the WSL's New Zealand/Raglan event struggles, flat surf contests, modern surf judging, the future of surf competitions, and why wave pools might become the next major stage for professional surfing.Tom Carroll, two-time world champion and one of surfing's most respected legends, drops in to talk about winning the first professional wave pool contest in Allentown, Pennsylvania in 1985, beating Derek Ho, and what that strange moment in surf history says about where surfing is headed now. TC breaks down the energy of wave pools, the pressure of performing in front of a close crowd, Kelly Slater's wave pool, Surf Ranch, the dream of pressing a button for perfect waves, and whether surfers still have the patience to wait on the ocean.The boys also get into Sterling turning 40, surf legacy, getting older, pro surfers not mattering, Jack Johnson allegedly cussing, John John Florence's fake music career, Walton Goggins aura, Kimana's big-man power surfing, soft top chaos, public breastfeeding disasters, seaweed trauma, and the possibility of a future wave pool tour with DJs, celebrities, pool parties, and actual entertainment.Is the ocean tour in trouble? Are wave pools the future of surfing? Can the WSL survive flat contests? Is Tom Carroll secretly the first wave pool champion ever?You know the rules. Drop in, comment, like, subscribe, and pinch that salty button.Featuring:Tom CarrollSterling SpencerCousin RyanPinch My SaltTopics in this episode:Tom Carroll interviewWave pool surfingFuture of surfingWSL surf contestsStab air contestHuey Vaughn air surfingKelly Slater wave poolSurf RanchAllentown Pennsylvania wave pool contestFirst professional wave pool contestDerek HoRaglan New Zealand surf contestFlat surf contestsSurf judgingDream TourProfessional surfingSterling Spencer birthdaySurf comedy podcast#TomCarroll #Surfing #WavePools #FutureOfSurfing #WSL #SurfContest #SurfPodcast #PinchMySalt #SterlingSpencer #CousinRyan #KellySlater #SurfRanch #HueyVaughn #StabHigh #SurfComedy #ProfessionalSurfing #SurfIndustry #Raglan #NewZealandSurf #SurfCulture #WorldChampionSurfer #SurfHistory #WavePoolSurfing #SurfingPodcast #YouTubePodcast

“It's hard to judge when these guys are progressing the sport that much, in such a short amount of time.” Among the vape stores selling synthetic cannabinoids, packeted magic mushrooms, and aggressively branded T-shirts bearing prophetic slogans like “It's Not Gonna Lick Itself” and “Slippery When Wet,” alongside racks of hyper-compressed shorts stamped with male first names that claimed ownership of the wearer's ass, stood CJ Hobgood. I know CJ works in real estate now, but after a week of bumping into him around the pool, I'd let that man house-sit my dog. Speak to any of the staff and the same name kept surfacing: CJ, everyone's favourite person they met, the most personable, remembered names, stayed warm and curious through the whole thing, just a genuinely nice guy. He was also excellent in the commentary booth. Sharp, articulate, energetic, strangely attentive. At one point he appeared to be analysing the aerodynamic implications of a competitor's hair bun placement. With an eye for detail like that, we thought it important to get CJ in for a full debrief of a week spent inside the beautiful, naturally exquisite civic labyrinth of Virginia Beach. The boys compare Hughie Vaughan's stale backflip with Eithan Osborne's backside-stale-body-varial-late-revert, straight airs versus rotations, Lee Wilson's influence on modern aerial surfing, whether hyper-technical progression actually means better surfing, the changing of the aerial guard, and the important hypothetical of Nate Fletcher versus Kelly Slater in a 50+ air comp. Oh, and Dane Reynolds brought fellow Ch11 gang member / warehouse employee Jake Kelley to the desk with him.

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Send us Fan MailToday we welcome East Coast surfing champion, author, and Virginia Beach legend Jason Borte @jborte to the Quivercast Podcast. Jason takes us back to the early '80s when he first started surfing alongside his brother and quickly realized surfing would be a lifelong obsession. At a time when competitive surfing was one of the only ways to make a living in the sport, Jason fully committed himself to contests and the pro surfing path while going to college. From the East Coast surf scene to chasing opportunities around the country, Jason shares stories from an era when surfing culture was rapidly evolving.After college, Jason found himself writing and working for the surf industry, contributing to nearly every major surf publication along the way. He talks about the experience of writing Pipe Dreams with Kelly Slater, his journey as an author, and his newest release, How Surfing Ruined My Life. From surf journalism to now working at the Atlantic Park in Virginia Beach, you can most likely find him at the wave pool, and occasionally on an 11 foot glider surfing 1st Street. jasonborte.comSupport the showBUY THE ENDLESS SUMMER BOX SET HERE!If you like the QuiverCast here are some ways to help us keep going!I always like Coffee!Buy me a Coffee!Find Us:Website: thequivercast.comInstagram: @quiver_castFacebook: The QuiverCastSound Editing by: The Steele Collective

Luke Cederman, aka Raglan Surf Report, joins Pinch My Salt for a hilarious surf podcast episode breaking down the WSL New Zealand Pro, the Raglan contest drama, the lack of waves, pro surfing chaos, surf culture, World Surf League commentary, CT surfers, Gabriel Medina, Filipe Toledo, Jack Robinson, Kelly Slater, twin fins, surf industry rumors, and why this New Zealand event felt like one of the weirdest WSL contests ever. Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan call Luke live from Raglan to get the inside scoop on what was really happening behind the scenes at the contest, from boring heats and bad conditions to pro surfer energy, local New Zealand surf culture, WSL event vibes, and whether the whole thing was a huge fail or just classic surfing chaos.In this episode of the Pinch My Salt Podcast, Sterling Spencer and Ryan Spencer roast, react, and break down the biggest surf clips of the week, including the WSL quietly selling its stake in the Kelly Slater Surf Ranch, the future of wave pools, Filipe Toledo riding a twin fin in competition, Kelly Slater's old-school Gold Coast surfing, Tom Curren's legendary style, Dane Kealoha footage, shark chase clips, garage surf training, skimboarding madness, pro surfers becoming real estate agents, and the eternal question: is modern competitive surfing actually fun to watch?Luke Cederman brings the perfect Raglan chaos to the show as the guys ask what the WSL New Zealand event was really like from inside the scene. Was the contest boring? Were the waves bad? Were the pros partying? Was Gabriel Medina actually staying in a shed? And is Raglan Surf Report officially the mayor of New Zealand surf comedy?This episode is full surf comedy, WSL roasting, pro surfing stories, New Zealand surf scene madness, surf industry talk, Kelly Slater jokes, Jack Johnson aftermath, Tom Curren worship, twin fin propaganda, and classic Pinch My Salt nonsense.Featuring:Luke Cederman / Raglan Surf ReportSterling SpencerCousin RyanPinch My Salt PodcastDrop a comment, hit the like button, and tell us: was the WSL New Zealand Pro a huge fail, or did Raglan just get robbed by the forecast?#PinchMySalt #LukeCederman #RaglanSurfReport #WSL #WorldSurfLeague #Raglan #NewZealandPro #SurfPodcast #SurfComedy #SterlingSpencer #CousinRyan #SurfCulture #ProSurfing #KellySlater #FilipeToledo #GabrielMedina #JackRobinson #TomCurren #DaneKealoha #TwinFin #SurfRanch #SurfIndustry #SurfClips #SurfingPodcast #RaglanSurf #NewZealandSurfing

Australian-born, California-raised Rob Machado is known for many things, but perhaps most of all he's known for making it look easy. After an accomplished amateur career, Machado, a member of the New School generation, joined the world tour in 1993. He rose to second overall in 1995, the year he famously high-fived Kelly Slater in the semifinals of the Pipe Masters with the title on the line. He finished in the top 16 in following years, including number three in 2000, the same year he won the Pipe Masters.  But a broken wrist caused him to drop to 46th in 2001. He hoped to get the injury wild card into the 2002 season. But he didn't. At the time, after almost a decade on the world tour and numerous event wins, it felt like a slight. Now it looks like divine intervention. Machado set off on the path that he's been on for the last 20-plus years. Free surfing. Board exploration. Far-flung travel. One of the world's best surfers unshackled from the constraints of competition and let loose. Machado's been featured in many surf films, including Momentum in 1992, What's Next? in 1996, Thicker Than Water in 1999, Shelter in 2001, and The Drifter in 2009. He founded the Rob Machado Surf Classic in 1997. He's thrown the first pitch at more than one Padres game. He's jammed onstage with Eddie Vedder and Jack Johnson. The list goes on and on. In this episode of Soundings, Machado talks with Jamie Brisick about stepping away from competition, unlocking states of bliss in the water, the peak moments of his career, desire, creativity in surfing, and his high-five with Kelly Slater in the channel at Pipe. Presented by Rainbow® Sandals. Produced by Jonathan Shifflett. Music by PazKa (Aska Matsumiya & Paz Lenchantin). Become a TSJ member at surfersjournal.com.

Jack Johnson joins Pinch My Salt for a hilarious, deep, and surprisingly surf-core conversation about Kelly Slater, The Surfers band, Tom Curren, Rob Machado, Peter King, North Shore surf culture, Banana Pancakes, Thicker Than Water, Loose Change, Pipeline, Backdoor, Tamayo Perry, surf films, Hawaiian music, and the wild story of how Jack Johnson may have accidentally been left out of Kelly Slater's surf supergroup.In this episode, Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan sit down with Jack Johnson to talk about his early days as a surfer, filmmaker, musician, and North Shore kid before he became one of the most recognizable singer-songwriters in the world. Jack tells the story of playing bass in the original version of The Surfers with Kelly Slater singing, Tom Curren on drums, Rob Machado and Peter King on guitar, and how somehow he and Curren never got the call when the record happened.The boys also get into Banana Pancakes, Jack's surf movie roots, getting roasted by Saturday Night Live, refusing to wear a fedora, surfing with Kelly Slater, getting humbled at Pipeline, Hawaiian slack-key guitar, and why Jack Johnson's music became the nervous-system regulator for an entire generation of surfers.This is one of the most legendary Pinch My Salt episodes yet — part surf history, part comedy podcast, part therapy session, and part lost chapter of surf music lore.Featuring: Jack Johnson, Sterling Spencer, Cousin Ryan, Kelly Slater stories, Tom Curren stories, Rob Machado stories, North Shore Hawaii, Pipeline, Backdoor, Thicker Than Water, Loose Change, Banana Pancakes, The Surfers band, Hawaiian music, surf comedy, surf podcast, and classic surf culture.Drop a comment: Did Kelly Slater accidentally fire Jack Johnson from The Surfers?Like, subscribe, and join the salty babies / pinchers.#JackJohnson #KellySlater #PinchMySalt #SterlingSpencer #CousinRyan #SurfPodcast #SurfComedy #TheSurfers #TomCurren #RobMachado #PeterKing #BananaPancakes #NorthShore #Pipeline #Backdoor #SurfCulture #SurfMusic #ThickerThanWater #LooseChange #HawaiiSurf #SurfingPodcast #SurfLegends #TamayoPerry #JackJohnsonMusic #SurferMagazineJack Johnson podcast, Jack Johnson interview, Kelly Slater band, Kelly Slater The Surfers, Jack Johnson The Surfers, Jack Johnson Kelly Slater, Tom Curren Jack Johnson, Rob Machado Jack Johnson, Peter King surf, The Surfers band Kelly Slater, Pinch My Salt Jack Johnson, Sterling Spencer Jack Johnson, Cousin Ryan Jack Johnson, Banana Pancakes Jack Johnson, Jack Johnson surfing, Jack Johnson surf film, Thicker Than Water Jack Johnson, Loose Change surf movie, North Shore surf stories, Pipeline surf stories, Backdoor surf stories, Tamayo Perry Jack Johnson, Hawaiian music Jack Johnson, surf podcast, funny surf podcast, surf comedy podcast, surfer musician, Jack Johnson fedora, Jack Johnson SNL, Kelly Slater music

We’re joined by Jack Johnson, calling in from Hawaii ahead of his return to New Zealand. Jack chats about surfing in Aotearoa, surprise busking moments, writing songs with his wife as his sounding board, and the real story behind Banana Pancakes. He also reflects on why New Zealand means so much to him, and shares stories from a career that’s seen him play everywhere from Barack Obama’s presidential inauguration to collaborating with friends like Ben Harper, John Butler, and surf legend Kelly Slater.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Pinch My Salt, we sit down with the legendary Raimana Van Bastolaer, the iconic Tahitian surfer, Teahupo'o waterman, surf guide, wave pool coach, and one of the most beloved characters in surfing. Raimana tells wild stories from the early days of Teahupo'o, growing up around Manoa Drollet, switching from bodyboarding to surfing, hosting Hawaiian surfers like Pancho Sullivan, Noah Johnson, Andy Irons, and Bruce Irons, and helping bring big-wave safety, jet skis, and surf culture to one of the heaviest waves on earth.Raimana also talks about working with Kelly Slater, the Surf Ranch, celebrity surfers, Prince Harry surfing, Jonah Hill, Matthew McConaughey, and the hilarious story behind Cindy Crawford calling him the “Blue Pill.” We get into the Kelly Slater vs Joel Tudor / FireWire surfboard drama, surf industry politics, wave pools, getting beginners barreled, white rice, Tahitian energy, and why Raimana might be the funniest surf legend alive.This episode has everything: Teahupo'o stories, Tahiti surf history, Kelly Slater stories, Andy Irons and Bruce Irons memories, celebrity surf coaching, surf comedy, wave pool madness, FireWire surfboards, Joel Tudor opinions, and pure Raimana joy.If you love surf podcasts, surf comedy, surfing stories, Teahupo'o legends, Kelly Slater, Andy Irons, Bruce Irons, Tahiti surfing, Surf Ranch, wave pools, or just hearing one of surfing's most joyful humans tell insane stories, this episode is for you.Drop a comment for Raimana, tell us your favorite story from the episode, and let us know who we should have on Pinch My Guest next.Subscribe to Pinch My Salt for more surf comedy, surf culture, surf industry stories, legendary guests, and salty conversations from the weirdest corners of the surfing world.KeywordsRaimana Van Bastolaer, Raimana surfer, Teahupo'o, Tahiti surfing, Tahitian surfer, surf podcast, surfing podcast, surf comedy podcast, Pinch My Salt, Pinch My Guest, Kelly Slater, Kelly Slater Surf Ranch, Prince Harry surfing, Cindy Crawford surfing, Jonah Hill surfing, Matthew McConaughey surfing, Andy Irons, Bruce Irons, Joel Tudor, FireWire surfboards, Kelly Slater FireWire, wave pool surfing, Surf Ranch, celebrity surfers, big wave surfing, Tahiti surf guide, Teahupo'o history, Manoa Drollet, Pancho Sullivan, Noah Johnson, surf industry drama, surfboard industry, bodyboarding to surfing, getting barreled, surf guide, surf coach, surfing legendsHashtags#Raimana #Teahupoo #KellySlater #SurfPodcast #PinchMySalt #Surfing #SurfComedy #TahitiSurfing #SurfRanch #WavePool #AndyIrons #BruceIrons #JoelTudor #FireWireSurfboards #PrinceHarry #CindyCrawford #SurfCulture #BigWaveSurfing #SurfLegends #PinchMyGuest

“I wanted to get some CI's, but Kelly wouldn't let me.” No one man should wield such power. But for a while, Kelly Slater did. Or, allegedly did, at least.  Back in his early tour years, Taj Burrow had lined up a batch of boards from Channel Islands Surfboards. Order placed, path clear. Then, abruptly, not happening. After some digging, word came back. Kelly Slater had intervened. No rival rides the king's horse. Why arm the threat?  We seem to get the best out of our quasi-regular host, Dane Reynolds, when he's got some shared history with the guest. Something to look back on. Taj Burrow fits that perfectly. Both studs of the mid-to-late 2000s, same stretch of tour years, Dane essentially passing through Taj's established timeline. The two met ten times in heats, Taj taking seven. Dane three, including a Puerto Rico exchange that featured a near-perfect Dane turn but mysteriously avoided every camera lens. Fresh off his stint as the voice box of Ethan Ewing in Stab in the Dark, and a recent run on the WSL broadcast, Taj Burrow is this week's StabMic guest, calling in from his home in the West. The panel discuss being ageing surfers and dealing with the body refuting the mind's will, sharing private jets with Paris Hilton in Vegas, and the feeling of needing to protect Ethan Ewing from the Stab in the Dark production machine. We're at episode 12 already. Enjoy.

Today the Bros take a DEEP DIVE into new technology. Are the robots going to replace Kelly Slater? Chad is just trying to get barreled and hit a few kerrupt flips but developers seem to be buying less beach front property after the recent news. The bros also talk about a new solush to homeless ish. Should we give them jobs as babysitters? JT makes a solid point to get these bros off the streets. We also take a few calls and bring back BEEFS, BABES, and LEGENDS! THIS IS AN EPIC OLD SCHOOL GOING DEEP VIBE - JABWOWOWOWOW! We are live streaming a fully unedited version of the pod on Twitch, if you want to chat with us while we're recording, follow here: https://www.twitch.tv/chadandjtgodeepGrab some dank merch here:https://appreeshapparel.com/Come see us on Tour! Get your tix - https://www.chadandjt.comTEXT OR CALL the hotline with your issue or question: 323-418-2019(Start with where you're from and name for best possible advice)Check out the reddit for some dank convo: https://www.reddit.com/r/ChadGoesDeep/Thanks to our Sponsors:BLUECHEW - GET ROCK HARD TODAY WITH THE BEST WINGMAN, Bluechew. Visit https://www.bluechew.com and use code GODEEP to get a Month Free when you purchase two months worth of GOLD! PRODUCTION & EDITS BY: Jake RohretSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pinch My Salt is back with Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan diving deep into one of the funniest and most strangely controversial topics in surf culture: the double grab air. In this episode, Sterling breaks down why surfers, skaters, magazines, gatekeepers, and aerial surfing purists have argued for years over double grabs, Superman airs, Taj Burrow, Christian Fletcher, Andy Irons, Kelly Slater, CJ Hobgood, Jordy Smith, Matt Meola, Stab High, Surfing Magazine, old-school surf style, skateboarding influence, and what actually makes a surf trick cool or lame.The boys also get into classic Pinch My Salt chaos: Sterling's secret Verizon commercial money, the legendary Dodge Omni trade with Yancy, pro surfer travel stories from South Africa and Brazil, Jonah Hill possibly using Pinch My Salt lingo in a movie with Keanu Reeves, North Shore afternoon energy, Ireland travel plans, marriage, kids, grip strength, conspiracy theories, moon landing talk, surf industry nonsense, and the sacred art of scratching your wax after falling.This episode is pure surf comedy, surf history, pro surfing stories, Florida surf culture, old-school surfing nostalgia, and two cousins trying to figure out the universe one ridiculous conversation at a time.Watch more Pinch My Salt for surf podcast comedy, pro surfer stories, surf industry drama, funny surfing clips, WSL talk, skateboarding crossover, North Shore stories, and the strange beautiful world of surf culture.Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan are back with another unfiltered surf comedy podcast full of ridiculous stories, deep surf takes, old-school surfing debates, family chaos, and weirdly heartfelt moments.Drop a comment: Are double grabs actually lame… or are surf gatekeepers just taking themselves too seriously?Like, comment, subscribe, and hype it for the salty babies.#PinchMySalt #SterlingSpencer #CousinRyan #SurfPodcast #SurfComedy #SurfingPodcast #SurfCulture #Surfing #ProSurfing #SurfIndustry #DoubleGrab #AerialSurfing #TajBurrow #ChristianFletcher #AndyIrons #KellySlater #CJHobgood #JordySmith #MattMeola #StabHigh #SurfingMagazine #OldSchoolSurfing #NorthShore #FloridaSurfing #PensacolaSurf #GulfBreeze #WSL #Skateboarding #SurfHistory #FunnyPodcast #ComedyPodcast #PodcastEpisode #SurferComedy #Pinchers #SurfClips

In today's show Chas and David mark the entry to professional surfing's new era of ultra fitness, and then witness surfing's core score plummet as Kim K enters the lineup, Zeke joins OnlyFans, "Yew!" hits peak saturation, then Garet from Central Coast outshines Kelly Slater with a single wave, and Andy Irons returns to yet again for another merch drop opportunity. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

In today's show Chas and David mark the entry to professional surfing's new era of ultra fitness, and then witness surfing's core score plummet as Kim K enters the lineup, Zeke joins OnlyFans, “Yew!” hits peak saturation, then Garet from Central Coast outshines Kelly Slater with a single wave, and Andy Irons returns to yet again for another merch drop opportunity. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Pinch My Salt, Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan sit down with legendary adaptive surfer Jesse Billauer, founder of Life Rolls On and one of the most inspiring figures in surf history. Jesse opens up about his life-changing surfing accident at 17, becoming a quadriplegic, the brutal reality of losing independence, and how surfing, family, faith, friendship, and purpose helped him keep rolling forward.https://liferollson.org/From getting back in the ocean with Rob Machado, visits from Kelly Slater, riding perfect waves at the Kelly Slater Surf Ranch, and growing up around Billabong, Bob Hurley, Shane Dorian, and the Malibu surf scene, Jesse shares raw, funny, emotional, and powerful stories from a life built on resilience.This episode dives deep into adaptive surfing, spinal cord injury recovery, wheelchair life, dating, fatherhood, surf community, disability awareness, and the mission behind Life Rolls On, which helps people with disabilities experience surfing, skating, fishing, freedom, and stoke again.Jesse Billauer is more than an adaptive athlete — he's the godfather of adaptive surfing, a motivational speaker, a father, a surfer, and a reminder that life keeps rolling. Like, comment, subscribe, and tell us your favorite Jesse moment from the episode.Episode Keywords:Jesse Billauer podcast, Jesse Billauer interview, Life Rolls On, adaptive surfing, quadriplegic surfer, paralyzed surfer, spinal cord injury, surfing accident, Malibu surfer, Kelly Slater, Rob Machado, Shane Dorian, Bob Hurley, Billabong, Kelly Slater Surf Ranch, wheelchair surfing, adaptive athlete, inspirational surf story, surf podcast, Pinch My Salt, Sterling Spencer, Cousin Ryan, surf comedy podcast, disability awareness, surfing comeback storyHashtags:#JesseBillauer #LifeRollsOn #AdaptiveSurfing #SurfPodcast #PinchMySalt #SterlingSpencer #CousinRyan #KellySlater #RobMachado #ShaneDorian #Surfing #SurfCulture #SpinalCordInjury #QuadriplegicSurfer #AdaptiveAthlete #MotivationalPodcast #MalibuSurf #SurfRanch #Billabong #BobHurley #SurfCommunity #InspirationalStory #DisabilityAwareness #WheelchairLife #SurfComedy

“My ego and my common sense still argue with each other.”  For someone who's spent decades stress-testing the edge of what's survivable, Nate Fletcher talks about his surfing career like it was mostly something that just happened around him. His impact on surfing is undeniable, across airs, big waves, and board and fin design. And though he carries it like a man overdue for a cigarette, nursing a permanent headache, each sentence beginning with a reluctant exhale, he also seems largely without ego, even as he admits it still tends to argue with his common sense.  To muse on the impact he's left behind is to treat his career as a finished painting, something to step back and admire, as if he isn't still out there at 50, dragging a wet brush across the canvas. He does, however, admit to being done with big wave surfing, after a life spent learning intimacy with death, including being towed into one of the heaviest waves ever at Teahupo'o, and producing one of surfing's more deranged frames: suspended for a second, then gone. “I have nothing left to prove,” says Nate. “The only reason I did it was for the rush. I don't get that rush anymore. At some point you've got to ask why you're doing it. I don't really care what people think. I helped set the bar, but you can't do it forever.” Nate has never seemed to care much what people think. He was laughed at for riding colourful boards and for experimenting with four fins, even by Kelly Slater, who later ran the setup in competition and said he hoped it might stand as his legacy.  “I like colour,” Nate says, simply. This week, Dooma and Dane talk to Nate about the state of surfing and its drift toward wealthy hobbyists, how he became a pro surfer by accident, the debt he owes his mother for surviving him and Christian, and the generations of background misogyny she endured, the impact of social media on kids, and his continued admiration for Kelly Slater. We also debut a new segment with a WSL insider. Enjoy the episode.

Anat Lelior joins Joe Turpel on MEET THE ROOKIE after making history as the first Israeli to qualify for the Championship Tour. Raised in Tel Aviv and learning to surf in the inconsistent beach breaks of the Mediterranean, Anat shares how passion and persistence carried her from limited competitive opportunities to surfing alongside the world's best. She reflects on her emotional qualification moment, the support from fellow competitors, and what it means to represent Israel at the highest level of professional surfing. Anat also discusses growing up surfing with her sister, competing internationally for the first time in France, and building her career despite injuries and limited resources. From Olympic experience to Pipeline finals, she explains how those moments shaped her confidence heading into her rookie season. She breaks down her preparation for Bells Beach, traveling on tour, working with her coaching team, dialing in boards with Tico & Teco on Silver Surfboards, and adjusting to the new head-to-head heat format. Plus, Anat shares the meaning behind her jersey number 29 and her goals for Tahiti, Pipeline, and beyond. Learn more about Anat and follow her here. Follow Joe Turpel here. Watch the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Presented by Bonsoy, Apr 1 - 11. Stay tuned to the Western Australia Margaret River Pro, Apr 16 - 26. Join the The Lineup Podcast Mega League Fantasy and The Lineup Podcast Brackets for your chance to win Prizes! Terms and conditions apply. Stay up to date with the rankings. Get the latest merch at the WSL Store! Use code LINEUP at checkout for FREE shipping. Join the conversation, follow the league, follow The Lineup, and stay updated on all things WSL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“We could never pay back Kelly Slater for what he did for Channel Islands. That's the truth of it. What does he want? The whole company?” As you'll remember in SITDX, Britt Merrick spoke to the fracture left by Kelly's departure from CI – something that registered, at least to him, as something of a betrayal, and perhaps one he felt more acutely than his father ever did. Kelly, when given the space to explain himself, offered a different version of events. He'd spoken to Al, there was a blessing, and, by his account, even affection on the way out, and an “I love you” to seal it. Britt claims it wasn't Kelly leaving that broke his heart, that part he understood, but rather the Firewire business approach, the offshore model, and the way it has diminished domestic board building, eroding the respect that once sat alongside it. Britt, in his typical calm and considered tone that softens the edges of everything he says, phones in from Torquay to join Dooma and Dane at the desk. They move through Medina ordering CIs, his rivalry with DH, his belief that Ethan Ewing is the best surfer in the world, first memories of Dane, and, of course, the question of the age: whether or not Kelly knew. Enjoy the episode.

Utah is an international wrestler, marketing professional, and entrepreneur. He has represented New Zealand and Tonga in wrestling, and is the first Tongan international to compete at the World Wrestling Championships. He works in marketing and communications for Golf New Zealand, and you may have seen him recently on the popular TV show The Traitors NZ.-In this podcast we talk about:The journey into wrestlingWalking out to compete at the world champs and the emotion that comes with itNearly giving up on the sport when times got hard, and how his parents played a vital part on him staying in wrestlingHaving a mindset of being willing to give things a go and achieve what you set your mind toGrowing up in the US, and how that shaped himWorking for NZ Golf and the amazing opportunities that come from thatHis experiences on the NZ Traitors as a faithfulUTAK Digital - Utah's own company helping brands in things such as brand creation and content Even the experience of interviewing Kelly Slater at the NZ OpenMake sure you check this podcast out on all podcast platforms and on YouTube.

Makua Rothman joins Pinch My Salt for one of the wildest and most honest surf podcast conversations we've had yet. In this episode, Makua Rothman talks about growing up on the North Shore of Oahu, what it was like being the son of Eddie Rothman, the old Hawaii surf scene, North Shore fight stories, the legendary Billabong house fight, Surfer Poll night chaos, Jeremy Flores, TJ Barron, and what surf culture used to feel like before the surf industry changed. We get into the real story behind the Billabong house brawl, localism at Pipeline, old-school North Shore rules, Hawaii surf history, the difference between today's pro surfing world and the raw era of Andy Irons, Kelly Slater, and the heavy North Shore generation. Makua also opens up about getting sober, healing through music, his comeback, his new single “Catch a Wave,” and why surfing lost some of its soul when brands and corporations took over.This episode is packed with North Shore stories, Hawaiian surf history, pro surfing talk, surf industry truth, old Hawaii energy, and the kind of behind-the-scenes stories you rarely hear told this openly. If you're into Makua Rothman, Eddie Rothman, Pipeline, surf culture, surf podcast stories, and classic North Shore legends, this one is for you.Makua talks about:Growing up around Eddie Rothman and Da HuiThe Billabong house fight storySurfer Poll night chaosJeremy Flores and North Shore tensionOld-school Hawaii localismKelly Slater, Andy Irons, and surf rivalryWhy the surf industry changedGetting clean and soberMusic, healing, and Makua's new chapterWatch, comment, and let us know your favorite Makua Rothman story from this episode.#MakuaRothman #PinchMySalt #SurfPodcast #NorthShore #Pipeline #EddieRothman #DaHui #Billabong #SurfCulture #HawaiiSurf #AndyIrons #KellySlater #JeremyFlores #Surfing #ProSurfing #Makua #SurferPoll #NorthShoreOahu #BigWaveSurfing #Hawaii

Legendary pro surfer Rob Machado is widely regarded as one of the most influential and stylish surfers of all time. But Rob's relationship with and impact on surfing and the ocean run much deeper than his professional career.  In this episode, Rob shares about his deep family roots in Southern California and traces his personal journey as an ocean advocate —  from taking water samples for Surfrider's Blue Water Task Force as a high school student in Cardiff to founding the Rob Machado Foundation, which has installed water refill stations across San Diego County schools and eliminated millions of single-use plastic bottles. In this wide-ranging conversation, he opens up about the competitive mindset that took him to the pinnacle of the world tour, why that famous high-five with Kelly Slater at Pipeline actually deepened his connection to what surfing should be, and how becoming a father shifted his priorities from tour life to environmental stewardship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legendary pro surfer Rob Machado is widely regarded as one of the most influential and stylish surfers of all time. But Rob's relationship with and impact on surfing and the ocean run much deeper than his professional career.  In this episode, Rob shares about his deep family roots in Southern California and traces his personal journey as an ocean advocate —  from taking water samples for Surfrider's Blue Water Task Force as a high school student in Cardiff to founding the Rob Machado Foundation, which has installed water refill stations across San Diego County schools and eliminated millions of single-use plastic bottles. In this wide-ranging conversation, he opens up about the competitive mindset that took him to the pinnacle of the world tour, why that famous high-five with Kelly Slater at Pipeline actually deepened his connection to what surfing should be, and how becoming a father shifted his priorities from tour life to environmental stewardship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Deadmau5 joins Pinch My Salt for a hilarious and unfiltered surf podcast conversation covering Deadmau5, EDM, DJ culture, electronic music, Coachella, wake surfing, surfing in Hawaii, AI music, fake DJs, ghost producers, Fisher, Skrillex, Kelly Slater, wave pools, and the truth about the music industry. In this episode, Deadmau5 talks about learning to wake surf, trying to surf in Hawaii, the difference between real musicians and DJs, the rise of AI music tools, fake producer culture, ghost production, Coachella stories, wearing the iconic Deadmau5 helmet, getting too drunk at festivals, and why modern DJ culture can feel completely fake. This episode is packed with funny stories, sharp opinions, surf talk, music industry truths, and classic Pinch My Salt chaos. If you're into Deadmau5 interviews, EDM podcasts, surf podcasts, electronic music culture, festival stories, wake surfing, Kelly Slater wave pool talk, AI in music, and behind-the-scenes stories from major artists, this one is loaded.Deadmau5 was one of the funniest guests we've had on the show. He got real about fame, touring, managers, groupies, AI-generated music, therapy, Coachella, and what it's actually like being one of the biggest names in electronic music while still trying to keep it real.From stories about Fisher, Diplo, Skrillex, Tommy Lee, Kelly Slater's wave pool, and Turks and Caicos, to his thoughts on surfing, wake boats, DJing, performance, and fake industry people, this episode goes everywhere in the best way.If you like funny long-form podcasts, surf culture, electronic music, artist interviews, and hearing a legend completely unfiltered, this episode is for you.Comment your favorite Deadmau5 moment below and let us know who you want to see next on Pinch My Salt.Keywords:Deadmau5, deadmau5 interview, Deadmau5 podcast, Pinch My Salt, Sterling Spencer, Cousin Ryan, EDM podcast, electronic music podcast, DJ culture, fake DJs, ghost producers, AI music, Suno AI, Coachella, wake surfing, surfing Hawaii, Kelly Slater wave pool, Fisher DJ surfing, Skrillex, Tommy Lee, Diplo, festival stories, music industry, Deadmau5 helmet, surf podcast, funny podcastHashtags:#Deadmau5 #PinchMySalt #EDM #ElectronicMusic #DJCulture #Coachella #SurfPodcast #WakeSurfing #AI #AIMusic #GhostProducer #Skrillex #Fisher #KellySlater #Surfing #Podcast #SterlingSpencer #CousinRyan #MusicIndustry #FestivalLife

Worship leader Pat Barrett — known for "Good Good Father" and "Build My Life" — joins Cameron, Jesse and Emily to talk about his new live album 'Break Open,' why he sat on the title track for nearly a decade, and his late-in-life obsession with surfing (including an upcoming trip to Kelly Slater's Surf Ranch). He also gets honest about how his thinking on songwriting vs. worship leading has shifted, because of course we ask awkward questions.Also, Emily brings RELEVANT Buzz fresh from South by Southwest, where she sat in on a panel with Vince Gilligan — creator of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul — who said he thinks he owes the world something better than anti-heroes. Plus: High Point University's Cinderella March Madness run, and the faith story behind Chase Johnston's #99 jersey that everyone's been talking about.And to close it out — Pat helps the crew run the Sweet 16 mascots through a no-stats, vibes-only bracket challenge to crown the real national champion. Based solely on mascots, not teams. One with a mustache may or may not have won.Highlights:0:00 – Why last week's episode was late2:30 – Starlink satellites9:30 – Driving gloves17:50 – RELEVANT Buzz: High Point University's Chase Johnston's #99 story27:00 – Emily's South by Southwest panel with Vince Gilligan31:45 – The Lost arc, the Sawyer problem, and what Vince Gilligan owes culture36:00 – Pat Barrett joins the show38:30 – Recording 'Break Open' live in a sweaty tent40:40 – Why the title song sat unreleased for nearly 10 years42:50 – Songwriting vs. worship leading — what's actually better?45:20 – Pat's surfing obsession48:15 – The March Madness Mascot Bracket ChallengeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

EP 118 | The Aftermath of The JOEL TUDOR Episode | Pinch My Salt The Pinch My Salt Podcast is back with one of the wildest surf culture conversations yet as Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan break down the explosive Joel Tudor aftermath, the FireWire surfboard controversy, and the heated debate taking over the surf world. This episode dives deep into surf industry drama, core surfing, surfboard shapers, Kelly Slater, Rob Machado, Thailand surfboard manufacturing, hand-shaped surfboards, surfboard pop-outs, and whether big surf brands are hurting small shapers and local surf shops. Sterling opens up about his personal history with FireWire Surfboards, getting caught in surf industry politics, and how those experiences still affect him today. They also react to insane surf clips, talk Jamie O'Brien, Shane Dorian, pro surfing, Challenger Series heartbreak, skateboarding style, and finish with a hilarious zodiac signs of pro surfers game featuring Kelly Slater, Joel Tudor, John John Florence, Mick Fanning, Dane Reynolds, Laird Hamilton, Andy Irons, Jordy Smith, and more.This episode is funny, raw, emotional, controversial, and full of real talk about surfing, surf culture, surf history, pro surfers, surf brands, and the future of the surf industry.If you're into surf podcasts, surf drama, Joel Tudor, FireWire, Kelly Slater, Sterling Spencer, and behind-the-scenes conversations about what really happens in surfing, this one's for you.From stories about getting drafted into the “SEAL division,” Twitch gaming, and nonprofit chaos, to deep talk on board shaping, loyalty, money, hypocrisy, and selling out in surfing, this episode goes everywhere in the best way possible. Sterling gets honest about feeling manipulated during a vulnerable time in his pro surfing career, and the boys unpack why the Joel Tudor vs FireWire conversation hit such a nerve across the surfing world.Then it shifts into classic Pinch My Salt madness: surf clips, snowboard slander, Kelly Slater selling New Zealand, weird training videos, Bert Kreischer lookalikes lost at sea, and one of the funniest games we've ever played — guessing the zodiac signs of famous pro surfers.Topics in this episode:Joel Tudor, FireWire controversy, Kelly Slater debate, Rob Machado, surfboard shaping, Thailand manufacturing, hand-shaped boards, surfboard technology, Shane Dorian, peptides, testosterone, Challenger Series, pro surf rankings, Jamie O'Brien, Dane Reynolds, zodiac signs, surfer astrology, comedy podcast, surf industry corruption, local shapers, surf shop culture, and raw surf stories.#PinchMySalt #SterlingSpencer #CousinRyan #JoelTudor #FireWire #KellySlater #SurfPodcast #Surfing #SurfCulture #SurfIndustry #ProSurfing #SurfDrama #DaneReynolds #JohnJohnFlorence #MickFanning #LairdHamilton #AndyIrons #JordySmith #ShaneDorian #JamieOBrien #Surfboards #SurfboardShaping #ComedyPodcast #YouTubePodcast #SurfTalk #CoreSurfing #SurfCommunity #SurferPodcast #RobMachado #SurfNews

You want the surfing secret? In this episode of Pinch My Salt, Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan break down the real secret to getting better at surfing: remembering your last wave. From surf progression, surf memory, and mental notes in surfing to cutbacks, airs, style, twin fins, fish boards, mid-lengths, longboards, and shortboards, this episode is packed with real surf wisdom, comedy, and classic surf-core chaos. Sterling also tells the insane story of saving eight girls from drowning, and the boys go all in on Kelly Slater, Firewire, Stab in the Dark, surfboard drama, foil boarding, longboarding, skateboarding, Star Wars, and the state of surf culture. This is a funny surf podcast loaded with surf philosophy, surf industry talk, surf humor, and real surfing advice for anyone trying to level up in the water. Welcome to Pinch My Salt — the hit podcast for surfers, kooks, core lords, and salty babies.#PinchMySalt #SterlingSpencer #SurfPodcast #Surfing #SurfTips #SurfCulture #SurfComedy #KellySlater #FirewireSurfboards #StabInTheDark #HowToGetBetterAtSurfing #SurfProgression #Longboarding #TwinFin #FishSurfboard #SurfIndustry #CoreLord #SurfHumor #YouTubePodcast #CousinRyan

In today's episode David and Chas delve deep into the Harvey Weinstein and WSL connection and determine when to distance yourself from lecherous friends, analyze the veracity of Joel Tudor's accusations against Kelly Slater for his BJJ stolen belt valor, dig into the devastation of soft tops for the culture and the environment, learn the worst possible place to camp on a surf trip, and discover why you should definitely book dance lessons for you and your spouse. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode David and Chas delve deep into the Harvey Weinstein and WSL connection and determine when to distance yourself from lecherous friends, analyze the veracity of Joel Tudor's accusations against Kelly Slater for his BJJ stolen belt valor, dig into the devastation of soft tops for the culture and the environment, learn the worst possible place to camp on a surf trip, and discover why you should definitely book dance lessons for you and your spouse. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Pinch My Salt, we sit down with Joel Tudor for an unfiltered deep dive into surf culture, longboarding, surf industry drama, Kelly Slater, FireWire surfboards, soft tops, surf etiquette, core surfing, and the future of real surf culture. Joel breaks down the rise of soft top surfboards, how they changed the lineup, the loss of surf etiquette, and why modern surfing feels different from the golden era. We also get into Skip Frye, Laird Hamilton, Jonah Hill surfing, Oxbow, classic longboarding, surfboard shaping, garage shapers, eco surf hypocrisy, WSL talk, jiu-jitsu, and Joel's wild personal stories from decades inside professional surfing. This episode is packed with surf history, controversial takes, hilarious moments, insider stories, and honest opinions from one of the most iconic and outspoken surfers of all time. If you're into surf podcasts, Joel Tudor interviews, longboard legends, surfboard design, surf culture commentary, core lord surf talk, and real conversations about what happened to surfing, this one is for you.Keywords: Joel Tudor, surfing podcast, surf culture, longboarding, Kelly Slater, FireWire, soft tops, Skip Frye, Laird Hamilton, Jonah Hill surfing, surf etiquette, surf industry, WSL, jiu-jitsu, surf history, surfboard shaping, core surfingHashtags:#JoelTudor #Surfing #SurfPodcast #PinchMySalt #Longboarding #KellySlater #SurfCulture #SurfIndustry #FireWire #SoftTops #SkipFrye #LairdHamilton #WSL #SurfHistory #SurfEtiquette #JiuJitsu #CoreLord #SterlingSpencer

In today's show Chas confronts (and maybe reconciles) his longboard spite, Tony Hawk teaches Kelly Slater a lesson in how to contribute to the surf community while David designs a plan for redemption for Slater through exorcism, Gerry Lopez gets outed as a member of an elite secret society, Steph becomes an actual Barbie doll, and we learn which is the best culinary contraband to bring into the lineup. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Chas confronts (and maybe reconciles) his longboard spite, Tony Hawk teaches Kelly Slater a lesson in how to contribute to the surf community while David designs a plan for redemption for Slater through exorcism, Gerry Lopez gets outed as a member of an elite secret society, Steph becomes an actual Barbie doll, and we learn which is the best culinary contraband to bring into the lineup. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How long can Kelly Slater, star of Stab In The Dark X and, less famously, the greatest competitive surfer of all time, remain the topic of conversation at stabmag.com? Indefinitely, one suspects. He is, after all, the most fascinating and formidable of lab rats. But for our fragile neural circuits, let's linger on Kelly one last time, in all his scheming, elegant, slightly terrifying glory. This week, Stab co-founder Sam McIntosh joins Dane and Dooma at the Stab Mic desk. They start where the conversation had no choice but to go: Kelly's selection of his own shaper, Dan Mann, as the shaper of the decade, and the fallout that ensued. Though Sam encouraged him to cut his own shaper's board, which is the gentleman's agreement for every previous edition of SITD, Kelly was naughty. He raged against the system and left his Mann in play. Sam defends him: deceptive, mercurial, infuriating, sure. But a liar? Must be a brilliant one. We're treated to SITD marginalia: Sam marooned on the beach counting Kelly's 147 waves, navigating the small cruelties of doing business with Kel, while Dane recalls a Hawaii heat where he had Kelly on the ropes, head held to the flame, until Kelly conjured a buzzer-wave and clipped him anyway. The lads also muse with perverse delight over Kelly's body, debate his T-shirt size, his multiple invites and refusals to Diddy parties, the possibility of his name in the Epstein files, and the tale of Sam getting slept by a former pro surfer. Enjoy the episode.

"The day I decided to quit surfing… it just popped in my head like, 'Huh, nobody just quits surfing. Like if I did, what would happen? Who would I be?'"On this episode of the Swell Season Surf Podcast, we ponder the question of ‘who would we be without surfing' with our guest for this episode. Jason Borte is one of the true pillars of East Coast surfing — a competitor, storyteller, teacher, and lifelong ambassador of the stoke.  Hailing from Virginia Beach, Jason's journey began with a humbling first session in 1982 and took him all the way to ESA All-Star and ASP East Pro Champion. A Master's-level educator, surf school founder, Hall of Famer, and author of multiple books including Pipe Dreams, Virginia Is for Surfers, and his upcoming memoir How Surfing Ruined My Life, Jason now serves as Director of Surf Coaching at Atlantic Park — home to North America's first Wavegarden Cove surf lagoon — where he continues shaping the future of the sport through coaching, community programs, and youth initiatives.We dig into his transition from 15 years in the classroom to the surf world, new competitive formats at Atlantic Park like the man-on-man "Chlorine Clash," and inclusive youth programs bringing swimming and surfing to underserved kids through partnerships with Pharrell and Adidas. Plus, Jason shares the story behind his books and what led him to step away from the ocean for an entire year.Follow Jason on Instagram @jborte & @howsurfingruinedmylifeAnd you can order his books here: Diangelo PublicationsThe Swell Season Surf Podcast is recorded by The NewsStand Studio at Rockefeller Center in the heart of Manhattan and is distributed by The Swell Season Surf Radio Network. For more information, you can follow @swellseasonsurfradio on Instagram or go to our website: www.swellseasonsurf.com Huge Shoutout to Trey Highton for the connection!Music: Artist: The Mountain GoatsSong: This YearAlbum: The Sunset Tree00:00 Guest Introduction04:05 Kelly Slater Mixup05:34 Leaving Teaching Behind06:36 Maker Space Class12:28 Surf Projects Surprise13:49 Surf Camp Curriculum17:07 Atlantic Park Origins18:13 Typhoon Lagoon Break22:16 First Wave Moment24:59 Director Role Daily26:49 Tom Curren Visit31:27 Wave Pool Impacts36:03 New Contest Formats42:10 Community Access Programs45:42 Wave Pools With Purpose46:28 Ebony Beach Club Groms48:03 Mentorship In The Lineup49:08 First Surf In 198251:29 Virginia Beach Pecking Order54:39 Early Contests And Drive58:06 Parents Backing The Dream01:00:52 Facing Kelly And Going Pro01:03:23 OP Sponsorship And Rivalries01:05:26 Bud Tour No Priority Chaos01:12:26 Wes Laine East Coast Icon01:16:59 From Pro To Surf Writer01:21:33 Learning Under Steve Hawk01:25:55 Writing Pipe Dreams01:29:56 Research And Kelly Access01:34:28 Slater Self Awareness01:35:34 Rivalry And Book Sequel01:37:33 Kelly Reviews The Manuscript01:39:35 Press Tour And Career Choices01:43:04 Self Publishing Kooks Guide01:45:36 Virginia Is For Surfers01:51:04 What The Community Revealed01:57:05 Quitting Surfing For A Year02:03:33 Withdrawal Compulsion And Perspective02:08:40 Book Deal And Wrap UpBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/swell-season-surf-radio--3483504/support.

In today's show David and Scott discuss the controversy surrounding Kelly Slater selecting his own surfboard brand as the winner of Stab In The Dark, the surf industry's long history of pay-to-play “journalism”, why no one is discussing the actual surfing, potential sustained damage to his brand, why Ethan Ewing will erase the pain away, and how Mick Fanning somehow came out as the hero in all of this. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show David and Scott discuss the controversy surrounding Kelly Slater selecting his own surfboard brand as the winner of Stab In The Dark, the surf industry's long history of pay-to-play "journalism", why no one is discussing the actual surfing, potential sustained damage to his brand, why Ethan Ewing will erase the pain away, and how Mick Fanning somehow came out as the hero in all of this. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Carroll doesn't just have 2 World Titles and 3 Pipe Masters — he's got one of the most honest comeback stories in surfing. In this episode of Pinch My Salt, Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan sit down with the Aussie legend to talk about life after pro surfing, the pressure of being on top, and the dark chapter Tom has openly shared: drug addiction, recovery, and learning how to feel “love trying to get in” again. Tom breaks down how grief, trauma, and single-minded focus helped build a world champion… and how that same intensity can eventually turn on you.We also get into Mark Occhilupo, Kelly Slater, the 80s/90s era, training, meditation, foiling, Pipeline, North Shore stories, and why staying inspired by the next generation keeps him ripping at 64.If you love surf history, WSL legends, and real conversations about mental health, addiction, and redemption, this one hits deep (and still gets weird/funny, obviously).#TomCarroll #SurfingPodcast #PinchMySalt #SterlingSpencer #CousinRyan #Pipeline #PipeMasters #WorldChampion #AussieSurfer #WSL #KellySlater #MarkOcchilupo #SurfHistory #NorthShore #MentalHealth #AddictionRecovery #Sobriety #Meditation #SurfCulture #80sSurf #90sSurf #PowerSurfing #Foiling

John Moore @bonfirebeachkids is a designer and co-founder of the sustainable apparel brand Outerknown, launched in 2015 with surfing legend Kelly Slater. A seasoned fashion industry veteran, he brings decades of design and leadership experience to the brand, with a focus on timeless style, ethical manufacturing, and environmental responsibility. Under his creative direction, Outerknown has pushed sustainable materials and supply-chain transparency to the forefront of modern menswear and womenswear. Moore's commitment to people and planet drives the company's mission to make clothes that look great, last longer, and tread lightly on the earth.  As the former college roommate of our host, "Juan Mas" has some insight for us on our very own Johnny Brooks. Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Moore @bonfirebeachkids is a designer and co-founder of the sustainable apparel brand Outerknown, launched in 2015 with surfing legend Kelly Slater. A seasoned fashion industry veteran, he brings decades of design and leadership experience to the brand, with a focus on timeless style, ethical manufacturing, and environmental responsibility. Under his creative direction, Outerknown has pushed sustainable materials and supply-chain transparency to the forefront of modern menswear and womenswear. Moore's commitment to people and planet drives the company's mission to make clothes that look great, last longer, and tread lightly on the earth.  As the former college roommate of our host, “Juan Mas” has some insight for us on our very own Johnny Brooks. Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Watch the latest episode of Stab in the Dark X starring Kelly Slater here https://stabmag.com/stabcinema/watch-... Any genuinely endearing conversation might hinge on seating Dane Reynolds next to someone improbable and letting the room do the work. Last week: the reigning world champ. This week: Kelly Slater, calling in from New Zealand. Four months post hip replacement, the greatest surfer of all time admits he can barely lift his knee into a car some days, but he insists the robo-hip already outperforms the real one, which had been dragging him through agony for the last four years. He'd been surfing through pain the whole time. Laird Hamilton personally rang to convince him to get on the operating table. A wellness check, from one absurdly fit old-boy to another. He also reveals that during Stab In The Dark X, his back seized up for four days straight. Bedridden and unable to walk without looking like a pretzel. But you can't keep a good goat down. He still paddled out, still tested six nearly identical boards, all while wrangling Snapper crowds and soft Gold Coast walls. Remarkably, Kelly admits to not having watched a single episode of SITD X. Not one. Just the Instagram clips. That's it. Is this the surf equivalent of Johnny Depp claiming he's never seen one of his own movies? Similar star power, frankly. On the topic of SITD, Kel talks candidly about the awkwardness of judging shapers while owning a board company himself, and why he never publicly burned a design, even when it deserved it. More interesting is his philosophy: shapers shouldn't try to guess what Kelly wants. He wants what they actually make, otherwise it's just pasteurised performance foam. From there, the gents get into lineup politics, snowboarding double blacks, and the simple economic reality that waves are limited, egos are not, hence grown men hissing over them. The ISA's new Olympic qualifying system gets a light public flogging. And yes, Kelly is a believer in the machine. Put Olympic surfing in a wave pool. Standardise it, industrialise it, flip the switch and hear the system roar.

Joel Parkinson is a Gold Coast surfing icon; a CT standout with 11 CT wins, 3 Hawaiian Triple Crowns, 4 World Runner-Ups, the 2012 World Champion, and is globally-renowned as one of the most stylish and consistent competitors in modern surfing history.  In this year's first episode of The Lineup, he reflects on the journey that defined his career. Parko opens with the grassroots of Australian surfing, from Snapper Rocks Boardriders' 60+ year history to why club culture remains the backbone of the sport. He rewinds the tape back to when he was a young 11-year-old grom signing with Billabong for discounted boardshorts–and three decades later, still part of the team, a partnership that endured the ups and downs of brand-athlete relationships in surfing. He reveals how close he came to jumping ship to Rip Curl as a teenager, the jaw-dropping offer from Quiksilver in his early 20s, and why loyalty ultimately won.  Parko reflects on sharing a team with legends like Mark Occhilupo, Taj Burrow, and Luke Egan, and what it was like witnessing Andy Irons at his peak during the Blue Horizon era. He also shares the unforgettable story of Andy claiming the top room at the Billabong house in Hawaii—rankings be damned. The conversation shifts to life on Tour: traveling with his wife and kids long before it was common, the emotional toll of chasing a World Title while raising a family, and why his wife “deserves more of a World Title” than he does.  Parko opens up about nearly quitting in 2011 after a brutal New York event, how letting go reshaped his mindset, and the constant mental weight surfers carry when fighting for a Top 5. He dives into his rivalry and lifelong friendship with Mick Fanning and Dean Morrison, addresses the “style” narrative that followed him throughout his career, and gets deep into board talk—from early DHD days to his long partnership with JS Industries, including the mythical board that went 17 heats undefeated. Learn more about Joel here and follow him here. Shop the A.I. Collection from Billabong here Stay tuned to the Bioglan Newcastle SURFEST Presented by Bonsoy, Mar 9 - 15. Get the latest merch at the WSL Store! Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our YouTube channel. Get the latest WSL rankings, news, and event info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Pinch My Salt, we break down the Kelly Slater drama, the Channel Islands vs Firewire controversy, and the latest conversation around Stab in the Dark. Was Kelly Slater wrong to leave Channel Islands Surfboards? Did he “betray” Al Merrick and Britt Merrick, or was it a smart business move after everything he gave to surfing? We get into the history of Kelly Slater and Channel Islands, why so many surfers are calling him a snake, and why we think the story is way more complicated. This is a full Kelly Slater podcast discussion with surf industry talk, board brand politics, sponsorship money, Firewire surfboards, Quiksilver, and why legends don't always get paid what they're worth. If you've been following the Kelly Slater Stab in the Dark debate, the Britt Merrick comments, or the surf world reaction, this episode is for you. We also talk surf culture, podcast backlash, family, healing, and some absolute chaos along the way. Classic Pinch My Salt energy.No guest this week — just the boys going deep, getting weird, and talking story.In this episode:Kelly Slater / Channel Islands / Firewire dramaStab in the Dark reactionsWhy the surf industry turned on legendsPodcast backlash & internet hateYouTube Silver Play Button unboxingSterling opens up about family, grief, and healingBrain injury recovery + flying againIf you're into surf podcasts, surf commentary, Kelly Slater news, surf industry drama, and unfiltered comedy, subscribe and join the Pinchy Pinchers / Salty Babies.

In today's show David and Scott discuss their dichotomous views on the latest Kelly Slater blacklight reveal, survey the shifting global safety warning regarding Central America, check-in with the mental health status of pros who get too much too soon, uncomfortably laugh at The Hawk's bad behavior, bid farewell to the latest wave pool dismissal, and bow down to their ocean brethren who don't even attempt to stand up. Plus Dukes or Kooks! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show David and Scott discuss their dichotomous views on the latest Kelly Slater blacklight reveal, survey the shifting global safety warning regarding Central America, check-in with the mental health status of pros who get too much too soon, uncomfortably laugh at The Hawk's bad behavior, bid farewell to the latest wave pool dismissal, and bow down to their ocean brethren who don't even attempt to stand up. Plus Dukes or Kooks! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Julian Azulay is an Argentine filmmaker, surfer, and environmental advocate best known as co-founder of Gauchos del Mar @gauchosdelmar. Alongside his brother Joaquín, he has traveled the world by van and sailboat, documenting remote coastlines, surf cultures, and conservation stories. Their independent documentaries blend adventure, social impact, and a deep respect for nature. Julian's work highlights marine protection, community resilience, and the connection between people and the ocean. Julian joined us for the East Coast Premiere of Antarctica - Domain One, narrated by Kelly Slater. Enjoy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Chas and David reveal while "betrayal" may be an understatement by Britt Merrick about his adopted brother Kelly Slater, they question if perhaps there is such a thing as bad publicity, learn that Tony Robbin's due diligence lacks thoroughness, $13k is up for grabs to a female filmmaker, why your next Fish will also cost you a diamond bracelet, and discover that one famed surf musician carries the burden of the most unfortunate doppelgänger association. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Chas and David reveal while “betrayal” may be an understatement by Britt Merrick about his adopted brother Kelly Slater, they question if perhaps there is such a thing as bad publicity, learn that Tony Robbin's due diligence lacks thoroughness, $13k is up for grabs to a female filmmaker, why your next Fish will also cost you a diamond bracelet, and discover that one famed surf musician carries the burden of the most unfortunate doppelgänger association. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The legendary surfer has grieved the deaths of her adoptive mother, stepmother and birth mother. Only later in life did she realise her drive to win came from a place of loss, and Layne needed to look inward to find her place off the podium.Layne is a legendary surfer who is the first person ever to win six consecutive world titles.Since her childhood spent on Sydney's Northern Beaches, Layne has loved being in the water but it wasn't until later in life that she realised her relentless drive to win came from a confusion about who she belonged with on land.Part of her drive to prove her worth and her place came from her experiences of loss.When Layne was 6 years old, her adopted mother Valerie died. Then, her step-mother Christina died after a long battle with breast cancer.Twenty years after Layne reconnected with her birth mother, Maggie, she flew to America to be by Maggie's side as she took her last breaths.Losing three mothers in one lifetime caused Layne to equate motherhood with loss and abandonment. But after retiring and learning to slow down, Layne turned inward and finally found herself along the way.Content warning: this episode of Conversations contains discussion of adoption and grief.Layne's memoir Beneath the Waves was written with Michael Gordon and published in 2009 by Penguin.Her latest book, Awake Academy, was written with Tess Brouwer and is published by Penguin.This episode of Conversations was produced by Meggie Morris. Executive Producer is Nicola Harrison.It explores grief, cancer, death, dying, surfing, pro surfers, Manly, Freshwater, Hawaii, Ken Bradshaw, Kelly Slater, Molly Picklum, Stephanie Gilmore, Kirk Pengilly, love, marriage, stepmother, motherhood, menopause, slowing down, fitness later in life, introspection, awake academy, meditation, beach, ovarian cancer, brain haemorrhage, fatherhood, Tess Brouwer, elite athletes, professional athletes.To binge even more great episodes of the Conversations podcast with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.

Greg McKeown is the author of two New York Times bestsellers, Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less and Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most. 200,000 people receive his weekly 1-Minute Wednesday newsletter, and he recently released The Essentialism Planner: A 90-Day Guide to Accomplishing More by Doing Less. Sponsors:Momentous high-quality creatine for cognitive and muscular support: https://livemomentous.com/Tim (Code TIM for 35% off your first subscription.)Shopify global commerce platform, providing tools to start, grow, market, and manage a retail businessHelix Sleep premium mattresses: https://helixsleep.com/timCoyote the card game​, which I co-created with Exploding Kittens: https://coyotegame.com*Show notes: https://tim.blog/2025/01/09/personal-reboot-greg-mckeown/*For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast.For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsorsSign up for Tim's email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Discover Tim's books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissYouTube: youtube.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferrissPast guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jocko Willink, Daniel Ek, Kelly Slater, Dr. Peter Attia, Seth Godin, Howard Marks, Dr. Brené Brown, Eric Schmidt, Michael Lewis, Joe Gebbia, Michael Pollan, Dr. Jordan Peterson, Vince Vaughn, Brian Koppelman, Ramit Sethi, Dax Shepard, Tony Robbins, Jim Dethmer, Dan Harris, Ray Dalio, Naval Ravikant, Vitalik Buterin, Elizabeth Lesser, Amanda Palmer, Katie Haun, Sir Richard Branson, Chuck Palahniuk, Arianna Huffington, Reid Hoffman, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Rick Rubin, Dr. Vivek Murthy, Darren Aronofsky, Margaret Atwood, Mark Zuckerberg, Peter Thiel, Dr. Gabor Maté, Anne Lamott, Sarah Silverman, Dr. Andrew Huberman, and many more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.