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  EP 143 | The Lost Jordy Smith Movie & $500K Lawsuit | Pinch My Salt 15.09.2026 1t 13min

  Jordy Smith joins Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan on Pinch My Salt for an unreal conversation about professional surfing, the WSL Championship Tour, Kelly Slater, Dane Reynolds, Andy Irons, Billabong, Nike, O’Neill, Modern Collective, South African surfing, J-Bay, the North Shore of Hawaii, surf movies, sponsorship deals and one of the craziest untold stories in surf history. Jordy Smith is a World Junior Champion, X Games gold medalist, two-time World Title runner-up, Olympian and one of the longest-running surfers in modern Championship Tour history. In this episode, Jordy opens up about growing up in South Africa, becoming one of the most hyped young surfers in the world, being called “the next Kelly Slater,” traveling and surfing with Sterling Spencer as teenagers, competing against Kelly Slater, his legendary Modern Collective section, Dane Reynolds, the golden era of surf films and what professional surfing was really like behind the scenes. But the wildest story might be Jordy Smith’s LOST SURF MOVIE. Jordy and Sterling spent months traveling through South Africa, the Maldives, Australia and beyond filming what was supposed to become Jordy’s breakout surf movie. Then his relationship with Billabong fell apart, the hard drives disappeared, Jordy says he spent nearly 10 YEARS trying to track down the footage—and he still hasn’t seen it. Then came the $500,000 lawsuit. Jordy talks about being a young rookie, coming from very little money in South Africa and suddenly facing a lawsuit so massive that his parents were considering selling their house and cars. It’s an incredible look behind the curtain at the surf industry during one of its biggest eras. We also get into: Jordy Smith vs. Kelly Slater and whether Kelly was ever overscoredThe Jordy Smith vs. Dane Reynolds eraModern Collective and Jordy’s insane surfing in 2010Why Jordy turned down Nike 6.0Flying to Nike headquarters on Phil Knight’s private planeThe truth behind the Michael Jordan rumorsO’Neill, DVS and huge surf sponsorship dealsGrowing up surfing South Africa and Hawaii’s North ShoreJ-Bay and Jordy’s rise through professional surfingAndy Irons and the legendary Billabong surf teamMikey February and South African surf cultureWhy the surf industry changedCore surfing vs. mainstream surfingSurf shops, local shapers and the old surf industryJordy’s plans after the Championship TourChasing undiscovered waves around the worldThe origin story of “YOU KNOW THE RULES”And why Jordy might be one of the funniest surfers alive. This is one of those episodes where surf history, surf culture and stories from professional surfing collide. If you grew up watching surf videos, following the ASP / WSL World Tour, watching Kelly Slater, Andy Irons, Dane Reynolds, Taj Burrow, Joel Parkinson, Jordy Smith and the generation that defined modern surfing, you’re going to love this one. Leave Jordy some love in the comments and tell us: WHERE IS THE LOST JORDY SMITH FOOTAGE? Subscribe to PINCH MY SALT for more long-form surf interviews, surf history, surf culture, comedy, professional surfing stories and conversations with some of the biggest names in surfing. #JordySmith #Surfing #PinchMySalt #WSL #KellySlater #ProfessionalSurfing #SurfPodcast #SurfCulture #DaneReynolds #ModernCollective Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  EP 142 | Gabby Reece on Women's Sports, Playboy & Taming Laird Hamilton | Pinch My Salt 08.09.2026 1t 44min

  Gabby Reece joins Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan on the Pinch My Salt podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about Laird Hamilton, the WNBA and women’s sports, Title IX, transgender athletes in sports, Nike, Tinker Hatfield, MTV Sports, Florida State volleyball, big-wave surfing, surf culture, fitness, family, relationships and life behind one of surfing’s most recognizable couples. Gabby Reece opens up about how she met Laird Hamilton while interviewing him, the early days of their relationship, helping Laird navigate the business side of big-wave surfing, and becoming what Pinch My Salt calls the “Momfather” of surf culture. Gabby also tells the story behind her Nike signature shoe designed by legendary Nike designer Tinker Hatfield, her days on MTV Sports during the rise of extreme sports, her volleyball career at Florida State, and how she went from growing up in St. Thomas to becoming one of the most recognizable female athletes of her generation. The conversation takes a serious turn when Gabby gives her perspective on the WNBA, women’s sports, Title IX, biological differences in competition, transgender athletes and protecting opportunities for young female athletes. As someone whose own college opportunity came through athletics, Gabby explains why the debate matters to her and why she believes the conversation has become unnecessarily political. Gabby also talks about training, health, aging, raising daughters with Laird Hamilton, what their family is actually like behind closed doors, and why surfing will probably always be Laird’s “girlfriend.” And because this is Pinch My Salt, things eventually go completely off the rails. Gabby reveals whether she was Laird’s “sugar mama,” talks about her Playboy shoot, jokes about starting an OnlyFans for her size-12 feet, and tells the hilarious story behind a naked Body Issue photo shoot with Laird where he was VERY unhappy about the situation. From Nike and MTV to volleyball, women’s sports, WNBA controversy, big-wave surfing, Laird Hamilton, Shane Dorian, fitness, marriage and surf culture, this is a side of Gabby Reece you probably haven’t heard before. Subscribe to Pinch My Salt for more surf stories, interviews, comedy and conversations with some of the biggest personalities in surfing and action sports. #GabbyReece #LairdHamilton #PinchMySalt #WomensSports #Surfing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  EP 141 | Jack Johnson Finally Speaks Out! | Pinch My Salt 01.09.2026 2t 10min

  Jack Johnson joins Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan on the Pinch My Salt Podcast for a hilarious, wide-ranging conversation about surfing, music, Hawaii, Kelly Slater, Tom Curren, John John Florence, Willie Nelson, Ben Harper, G. Love, Rob Machado, songwriting, touring, fame and the stories behind some of Jack Johnson’s biggest songs. Jack Johnson talks about the real story behind “Banana Pancakes,” “Bubble Toes” and “Rodeo Clowns,” his early music career, opening for Ben Harper, growing up surfing in Hawaii, the North Shore surf scene, and how Kelly Slater helped turn “Rodeo Clowns” into the name of a surfing maneuver. Jack also breaks down Kelly Slater vs. Tom Curren, explains why he believes John John Florence may be the best surfer in the world, and talks Nathan Fletcher, Christian Fletcher, Rob Machado, Pipeline, Sunset Beach, big-wave surfing and the surfers who influenced him. Plus, Jack plays music live in the Pinch My Salt studio and tells the incredible story of playing poker with Willie Nelson. This is Jack Johnson like you probably haven’t heard him before. Jack gets into the story of meeting Willie Nelson at a benefit concert in Maui, getting invited back to Willie’s house to play poker, and the song that came out of the experience. He talks about forgetting lyrics and hitting wrong chords on stage, why those mistakes can actually make live music better, and how he learned to deal with the pressure of performing in front of huge crowds. Jack also opens up about fame, imposter syndrome, mental health, staying grounded in Hawaii, and why too much attention can start to feel unhealthy. He explains how Ben Harper and G. Love inspired him before he ever knew them personally, and what it was like going from being a fan to opening shows for Ben Harper. We also get into the surprising story behind Jack Johnson’s Curious George soundtrack, working on the film with Hans Zimmer, and why making music for an animated kids movie felt like such a strange move within surf culture at the time. Then it gets DEEP into surfing. Kelly Slater vs. Tom Curren. John John Florence. Dane Reynolds. Nathan Fletcher. Christian Fletcher. Rob Machado. Pipeline. Sunset. Margaret River. Surf style vs. progression. What makes someone truly “core.” And Jack’s perspective as someone who grew up completely immersed in the North Shore surf world before becoming one of the biggest musicians in the world. Jack also talks about his wife Kim, writing love songs, balancing marriage and success, raising a family, touring, his Surf Film Music project, September Sessions, and the work he and Kim do through the Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation and its environmental education programs in Hawaii. And somehow we also try to launch Jack Johnson’s new phrases “That’s What the Babies Eat” and “Rumpelstiltskin It” into surf culture. This one went places. Welcome back to PINCH MY SALT with Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan. Subscribe for more conversations with the biggest names in surfing, music, action sports and surf culture. #JackJohnson #PinchMySalt #Surfing #KellySlater #JohnJohnFlorence #TomCurren #BananaPancakes #SurfPodcast #WillieNelson #BenHarper #NorthShore #Hawaii #SurfCulture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  EP 140 | Why Is Everyone Mad at Kolohe Andino? | Pinch My Salt 25.08.2026 1t 1min

  Why is everyone mad at Kolohe Andino? This week on Pinch My Salt, Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan break down the Kolohe Andino drama, the backlash inside surf culture, his comments about the modern surf industry, and why some surfers are questioning the former Target and Nike-sponsored pro surfer’s new direction. We get into Kolohe Andino’s surf film, the criticism that it was heavily inspired by an older Joe G. surf movie, the “core lord” complaints Sterling says started coming in, and the bigger question: can a surfer who benefited from huge mainstream sponsorships now criticize what surfing has become?From Kolohe Andino, Target, Nike and surf industry politics to Tom Curren, Kelly Slater, Jamie O’Brien, John John Florence, Dane Reynolds, surf brands, pro surfer sponsorships, surf films, surf media, vlogging and the loss of mystery in surfing, this episode gets into what “core” even means anymore. Sterling and Ryan debate whether Kolohe is being hypocritical, whether the surf world is being too hard on him, and whether he’s actually one of the few surfers trying to bring creativity, style and real surf culture back.The boys also get into Tom Curren’s legendary surf aura, why so many modern pro surfers feel overly branded, the rise (and possible death) of the term “core lord,” Gen Z surf culture, social media algorithms, surfing vlog content, and whether pro surfers should control their own careers instead of relying completely on surf brands.Then things go completely off the rails.Sterling discovers he may be becoming the Tony Hawk of surfing, the guys talk Kelly Slater, Jack Johnson, Reddit, John John Florence, Florence, Former, Outerknown, starting their own surf brand, and why the modern surf industry looks completely different from the Billabong-era surf world they grew up in.Later, Sterling gets surprisingly deep about growing up as a traveling pro surfer, spending years chasing waves around the world, the brutal Gulf Coast summer flat spell, and watching surfers constantly chase swell from Hawaii to Indonesia, Tahiti and Fiji. The conversation turns toward Nathan Florence, surf travel, getting older as a surfer, Sterling’s brain injury, fatherhood, grief, forgiveness and learning how to actually slow down.Basically: Kolohe Andino drama, surf industry politics, core lords, surf brands, pro surfing, surf culture, questionable life advice and two cousins trying to figure out if surfing has completely lost the plot.Subscribe to Pinch My Salt for weekly surf news, surf culture, surfing stories, pro surfer interviews, comedy and the important conversations nobody else in surfing is brave—or dumb—enough to have.#KoloheAndino #Surfing #SurfCulture #SurfPodcast #PinchMySalt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  EP 139 | Brad Gerlach Talks Kelly Slater, Felipe Toledo & Teahupo’o Drama | Pinch My Salt 18.08.2026 56min

  Brad Gerlach joins Pinch My Salt to break down Kelly Slater at Teahupo’o, the wild WSL Tahiti contest, Seth Moniz’s huge win, Felipe Toledo in heavy surf, big-wave surfing, surf competition, judging, surf technique and what really separates the best surfers in the world. Brad Gerlach — former world #1 and world title runner-up — gives his perspective on Kelly Slater’s brutal Teahupo’o wipeouts, how Kelly adjusted his technique, changed boards and went straight back into some of the heaviest waves of the event.SUPPORT THE SHOW!!!! https://ebay.io/m/KjQ3nxWe get into Kelly Slater surfing at 54, Teahupo’o, Tahiti surfing, WSL competition, Seth Moniz, Felipe Toledo, Pipeline, big-wave surfing, professional surfing, surfboard design, Firewire surfboards, competitive surfing and surf coaching. Brad also shares stories from competing against a young Kelly Slater, including beating Kelly after Slater dropped a 10-point ride, and explains why Kelly’s ability to adapt in dangerous waves is still on another level.Brad Gerlach has spent decades studying surfing at the highest level. From Tom Curren, Dane Reynolds and Michael Peterson to today’s WSL surfers, Brad breaks down style, technique, creativity, confidence and why surfing should be judged as more than just athletic performance.We also talk about the controversial side of competitive surfing: judging, commentary, wave selection, commitment at Teahupo’o, Felipe Toledo in heavy waves, Seth Moniz’s underdog Tahiti victory, and whether professional surfing is properly explaining what the world’s best surfers are actually doing.Brad also takes us inside Wave Ki, his surf training program, where he studies footage and teaches surfers how body position, foot placement, confidence and creativity can completely change the way they surf.PLUS: Kelly Slater’s surfboards spark a debate after his broken board appears to have a stringer, leading to a conversation about Firewire surfboards, custom surfboards and what Kelly is actually riding.If you love Kelly Slater, Teahupo’o, Tahiti surfing, WSL, surf podcasts, professional surfing, big-wave surfing, Pipeline, surf history, surf technique, surf coaching, competitive surfing, Dane Reynolds, Tom Curren, Seth Moniz, Felipe Toledo or just hearing surf legends talk honestly about surfing — this episode is for you.Comment below: What was the craziest moment from Teahupo’o?Subscribe to Pinch My Salt for more surf stories, surf news, legendary surfers, WSL discussion, surf history and ridiculous conversations with Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan.#KellySlater #BradGerlach #Surfing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  EP 138 | Jamie O’Brien Says "Pro Surfer's Aren't Core" | Pinch My Salt 11.08.2026 1t 8min

  Jamie O’Brien, Pipeline, Pipe Masters, core surfing, Catch Surf, soft-top surfboards, surf culture, YouTube surfing, Red Bull, North Shore Hawaii, Backdoor, Ben Gravy, Jack Johnson, Rob Machado, Kelly Slater and the future of the surf industry — this episode of Pinch My Salt goes straight into one of the biggest debates in modern surfing: what does it actually mean to be a “core surfer” anymore?Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan react to Jamie O’Brien’s comments about sponsored surfers, being core, chasing swells, making money in surfing and the evolution of his career from Pipeline legend and self-produced surf movies to YouTube, vlogging and the Catch Surf soft-top era. They debate whether surf YouTube and soft tops helped grow surfing or changed surf culture for the worse, how JOB influenced the next generation of surf creators, why traditional surfboard design still matters, and whether the surf industry has traded progression, style and craftsmanship for clicks, viral videos and easy money.The boys also get into Jack Johnson trying to connect them with Jason Momoa, Rob Machado’s legendary hair, Kelly Slater, surf-industry sycophants, Instagram surfer culture, old-school surf fights at Lowers and Trestles, surfboard design, environmental concerns around foam and soft-top surfboards, and why surfing still needs to protect the magic that made everyone fall in love with it in the first place.Jamie O’Brien has been one of the most influential surfers of his generation — from Pipeline and Backdoor to his early self-produced surf films, DVDs, viral surfing videos and massive YouTube career. But has the rise of surf influencers, vlogging, soft tops and viral content changed what being a professional surfer means?Sterling also tells the story of surfing Backdoor with Jamie years ago and trying to convince him that the future was the internet — while Jamie was still making money selling surf DVDs.Plus: hardboards vs soft tops, Catch Surf, Ben Gravy, Blair Conklin, surfboard progression, old-school surf culture, North Shore stories, surfing fights, growing up in surf shops, the future of surfing, keeping surfing core and the eternal question:Can you make money in surfing without selling out?Welcome to Pinch My Salt.👇 LET US KNOW IN THE COMMENTS:What actually makes someone a CORE surfer?And have soft tops been good or bad for surf culture?SUBSCRIBE for weekly surf stories, surf news, surf history, pro surfer interviews, comedy, surfing debates and completely unnecessary investigations into the surf world.SEARCH TOPICS:Jamie O’Brien, Jamie O'Brien podcast, JOB surfing, Jamie O’Brien Pipeline, Jamie O’Brien Pipe Masters, Pipeline surfing, Backdoor surfing, North Shore Hawaii surfing, core surfing, core surfer, surf culture, surf industry, professional surfing, pro surfer, surfing podcast, surf podcast, surf YouTube, surfing YouTube, Catch Surf, soft top surfboard, soft top surfing, foam surfboard, Ben Gravy, Blair Conklin, Jack Johnson surfing, Rob Machado, Kelly Slater, Jason Momoa, surfboard design, surfing history, surf movies, Pipeline surfers, Hawaii surfing, surf influencers, surf vlog, surf industry podcast, surf comedy, Pinch My Salt, Sterling Spencer.#Surfing #JamieOBrien #PinchMySalt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  EP 137 | It’s Not Sexism… You Might Just Be a Kook | Pinch My Salt 04.08.2026 56min

  Kelly Slater, surf etiquette, women in surfing, Blue Crush, Nathan Florence, Jamie O’Brien, Dane Reynolds, the US Open of Surfing, surf culture, surf controversy, and the future of professional surfing all collide in this episode of Pinch My Salt with Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan.We break down the viral “paddle harder” surfing controversy and Kelly Slater’s response, debate whether surf lineups care more about gender or skill level, and talk surf etiquette, beginner surfers, kook levels, women’s surfing, and what actually earns respect in the water. Then Sterling goes deep on Blue Crush, Kate Bosworth, the movie’s surf stunt doubles, Hawaii, Sunset Beach, and why Blue Crush may have done more to push surfing into mainstream culture than pro surfers ever realized.Bid on the Signed photo!!!!! https://ebay.io/m/GuSMwaFrom there, we get into Nathan Florence, John John Florence, Jamie O’Brien, Dane Reynolds, Andy Irons, YouTube surfing, surf vlogs, surf media, old-school surf movies, Taylor Steele, Surf Madness, and how social media changed what it means to be a famous surfer. Plus: New Smyrna Beach sharks, surfing while pregnant, Tony Hawk, Herbie Fletcher, foiling, Huntington Beach, the US Open of Surfing, big-wave surfing, and the eternal question: how core is too core?Sterling also tells the story of jumping from traditional surf media into the early internet era, his experience with Taylor Steele and Intersection, and why giving away a surf movie for free helped change the old surf-video model. We debate whether surfers like Nathan Florence and Jamie O’Brien have become more recognizable to the mainstream than traditional professional surfers — and whether YouTube, podcasts, vlogs, Instagram and social media are now more important than contests and surf magazines.Also in this episode: relationship and marriage comedy, Sterling’s completely scientific method for “figuring women out,” controlled burns, surfing while pregnant, Brody Jenner, New Smyrna shark encounters, Mason Ho, Herbie Fletcher, kook levels, surf fashion, soft tops, the “core surfer” spectrum, selling out without losing your soul, and whether the US Open of Surfing at Huntington Beach is somehow harder to watch than foil boarding.Pinch My Salt is a surfing and comedy podcast hosted by professional surfer Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan, covering surf culture, professional surfing, surf news, surf history, surf industry stories, WSL, surf personalities, internet culture, relationships, comedy and everything weird happening in and around surfing.COMMENT BELOW: Is surfing about gender — or is it really just about skill and kook level?Subscribe for new episodes of Pinch My Salt.#Surfing #KellySlater #PinchMySalt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  EP 136 | Nathan Florence Survived JAWS... and Kaiborg | Pinch My Salt 28.07.2026 1t 14min

  Nathan Florence joins Pinch My Salt for a full big-wave surfing conversation covering Pipeline, the Vans Pipe Masters, Teahupo’o, Tahiti, Jaws, Puerto Escondido, Shipstern Bluff, Cloudbreak, Hawaii surf culture, North Shore localism, foiling, sailing, ocean crossings, the World Surf League, Kelly Slater, Kai Lenny, John John Florence, Ivan Florence and the rise of independent surf media on YouTube. Nathan tells the story behind his legendary late drop at Teahupo’o, the wave that helped separate him from the label of “John John Florence’s brother” and launch his own career as one of the world’s most fearless big-wave surfers. He opens up about fear, wipeouts, breaking his back at Jaws, a recent injury at Puerto Escondido, rehab, hydrofoil racing and crossing Hawaiian channels with Kai Lenny. Nathan also talks about growing up in Hawaii with John John and Ivan Florence, learning Pipeline as a kid, their mother pushing them to surf, the old North Shore hierarchy, surf localism, social media changing lineup culture, winning the Pipe Masters, building his YouTube channel, the future of professional surfing and why John John isn’t doing the Championship Tour right now. Plus: Kelly Slater mind games, sailing across the ocean, mysterious nights at sea, surfing in tights, hipster surfers, Mahina Florence, Kai “Kyborg” Garcia and Nathan’s childhood Surfer Magazine cover.This is Nathan Florence beyond the highlight reels: honest stories about fear, injuries, family, brotherhood, career pressure, surf media, the WSL, adventure and what keeps one of surfing’s hardest chargers searching for the next wave.Subscribe to Pinch My Salt for more surf podcasts, surfing interviews, comedy, big-wave stories and conversations with the most interesting people in surfing.Follow Nathan Florence and check out his surfing videos, big-wave missions, foil adventures, sailing expeditions and podcast.KEYWORDS:Nathan Florence interview, Nathan Florence podcast, Nathan Florence surfing, Nathan Florence Teahupoo, Nathan Florence Pipeline, Nathan Florence Pipe Masters, Nathan Florence Jaws, Nathan Florence Puerto Escondido, Nathan Florence foiling, Nathan Florence sailing, John John Florence, Ivan Florence, Kelly Slater, Kai Lenny, Kyborg, Mahina Florence, big wave surfing, Pipeline surfing, Teahupoo surfing, Hawaii surfing, North Shore surfing, surf podcast, surfing podcast, WSL, World Surf League, Vans Pipe Masters, Cloudbreak, Shipstern Bluff, surf localism, surf culture, hydrofoil surfing, surf YouTube#NathanFlorence #Surfing #BigWaveSurfing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  EP 135 | Chad & JT on Selling Out VS. Staying Core | Pinch My Salt 21.07.2026 1t 11min

  Chad & JT join Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan on Pinch My Salt for a wild surf comedy podcast about surf culture, the WSL, the US Open of Surfing, pro surfers, viral prank videos, and what it really means to be “core” in surfing. Chad and JT tell the story of sneaking into the Huntington Beach US Open with a giant Subway sandwich, getting hired by the World Surf League, trolling professional surfers, making Fast & Furious prank videos, and building comedy with Strider Wilson. The crew talks Kelly Slater, Andy Irons, Bruce Irons, Dane Reynolds, Julian Wilson, Stephanie Gilmore, Felipe Toledo, Gabriel Medina, Shane Dorian, Tom Curren, Laird Hamilton, surf movies, surf clips, surf podcasts, and the rise and fall of the surf industry.Sterling also reveals the inside story of surfing against Kelly Slater at J-Bay, Andy Irons helping him during the world title race, and the Photoshop prank that helped fuel the Andy Irons vs. Kelly Slater rivalry. Chad & JT break down comedy, authenticity, algorithms, selling out, staying core, Orange County surf culture, California surf schools, wedding pressure, peptides, carnivore diets, Vin Diesel, Adam Sandler, Keanu Reeves, Nicolas Cage, and the strange path from surfing to comedy.Chad & JT also share the story behind their WSL series Get Sent, getting roasted by surfers online, pranking the US Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach, working with Strider Wilson, recreating Fast & Furious scenes at car shows, meeting Vin Diesel at a wedding, and turning uncomfortable public interactions into comedy.The boys debate whether the traditional surf movie is dead, why Instagram and YouTube clips have taken over surfing, the most influential surf films ever made, Tom Curren’s Searching for Tom Curren, the Taylor Steele era, Bruce Irons’ mysterious kickflip Mandela effect, Dane Reynolds’ place in modern surf culture, and whether podcasts are now more core than surf vlogs.Other topics include Billabong and Volcom, Laird Hamilton becoming the “alpha nerd” of surfing, foiling, stand-up paddleboarding, Shane Dorian, Kai McKenzie surfing with a prosthetic leg, surf schools in Los Angeles, Ocean Beach San Francisco, Santa Cruz, El Porto, Steamer Lane, the Cold Water Classic, Julian Wilson, surf-industry rivalries, comedy careers, marriage, fatherhood and Florida freedom.Who is the most core surfer in the world right now? Drop your answer in the comments.Subscribe to Pinch My Salt for more surfing stories, comedy podcasts, pro surfer interviews, surf history, behind-the-scenes WSL stories and completely unqualified cultural analysis.Like the video, subscribe and tickle that notification bell.#ChadAndJT #Surfing #PinchMySalt#ChadAndJT #PinchMySalt #SterlingSpencer #SurfComedy #SurfPodcast #Surfing #ComedyPodcast #SurferBros #SurfCulture #WorldSurfLeague #WSL #USOpenOfSurfing #HuntingtonBeach #KellySlater #AndyIrons #BruceIrons #DaneReynolds #ShaneDorian #StriderWilson #FastAndFurious #ProSurfing #SurfHistory #SurfMovies #SurfClips #SurfIndustryChad and JT, Chad Goes Deep, JT Parr, Chad Kroeger comedian, Chad and JT podcast, Chad and JT surfing, Chad and JT interview, Chad and JT full podcast, Chad and JT funny moments, Chad and JT Get Sent, Strider Wilson, Going Deep with Chad and JT, Sterling Spencer, Cousin Ryan, Pinch My Salt podcast, surfing podcast, comedy podcast, surf comedy, funny surf podcast, surfer interview, surf culture, modern surf culture, core surfing, core vs sellout, surf industry, surf industry stories, WSL, World Surf League, US Open of Surfing, Huntington Beach US Open, Chad and JT US Open prank, Subway sandwich prank, Get Sent WSL, professional surfers, Kelly Slater, Andy Irons, Kelly Slater vs Andy Irons, Sterling Spencer Kelly Slater story, J-Bay surfing, Jeffreys Bay, Bruce Irons, Bruce Irons kickflip, Transworld Surf, Dane Reynolds, Shane Dorian, Stephanie Gilmore, Felipe Toledo, Gabriel Medina, Julian Wilson, Tom Curren, Searching for Tom Curren, Laird Hamilton, surf movies, best surf movies, Taylor Steele surf films, surf clips, surfing Instagram clips, surfing YouTube, surf vlogs, surf podcasts, Orange County surfing, Southern California surfing, Ocean Beach surfing, Santa Cruz surfing, El Porto surfing, Steamer Lane, Cold Water Classic, Billabong, Volcom, Fast and Furious prank, Vin Diesel story, prank comedy, public prank videos, surfer comedy, surf stories, pro surfer podcast, surf history podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  EP 134| Did Kelly Slater Buy His Way Into Tahiti?! | Pinch My Salt 14.07.2026 53min

  Kelly Slater’s controversial Tahiti wild card, Outerknown’s connection to the WSL event, and the future of professional surfing lead this episode of the Pinch My Salt surf podcast. Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan debate whether Kelly Slater deserves the Tahiti Pro wild card, whether a sponsor should be able to put its own co-founder into a World Surf League contest, and whether the 11-time world champion can still win in heavy Tahiti barrels.We also break down the biggest surf news, viral surfing clips, surf culture debates, and pro surfing controversies: Louis Vuitton and Pharrell bringing Mikey February, Raimana and twin-fin surfboards into high fashion; Jack Johnson getting caught riding a soft-top surfboard; Rob Machado’s effortless surfing technique and pop-up; Kai Lenny’s surf training; wave-pool airs versus real ocean surfing; surf etiquette, women getting waves, dangerous kooks, Blue Crush, Keala Kennelly, Alana Blanchard, women’s surf history, Paris Hilton surfing a wave pool, WSL judging, Griffin Colapinto, Ethan Ewing, Jack Robinson, Tom Curren, Skip Frye and the question every core surfer is asking—is surf culture dying?This is surf comedy, surf commentary and honest surf-industry talk for fans of WSL surfing, classic surf videos, surf podcasts and core surf culture worldwide.Did Kelly Slater earn the Tahiti wild card—or did Kelly and Outerknown find a way to give themselves a spot in the contest? Sterling and Ryan agree that surfing is better with Kelly in it, but question whether another young Tahitian or up-and-coming surfer should have received the opportunity.The boys also discuss why professional surfing struggles to create stars, whether the WSL needs legendary surfers such as Kelly Slater, Tom Curren and Tom Carroll judging events, and why current surf contests feel disconnected from the culture that created them.Drop your opinion in the comments:🏄 Does Kelly deserve the Tahiti wild card?🌊 Could Kelly Slater actually win the event?⚖️ Should former world champions judge WSL contests?💀 Is surf culture really dying?Subscribe to Pinch My Salt for weekly surf news, surf comedy, viral clips, surfing history, professional surfing debates and completely unqualified relationship advice from Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan.This episode contains adult humor, questionable advice and extremely serious discussions about soft-top surfboards.Kelly Slater Tahiti wild card, Kelly Slater wildcard controversy, Kelly Slater Outerknown, Outerknown Tahiti Pro, WSL Tahiti, World Surf League, professional surfing, surf news, surfing podcast, surf comedy podcast, Pinch My Salt podcast, Sterling Spencer, Cousin Ryan, Rob Machado surfing, Kai Lenny training, Jack Johnson surfing, Jack Johnson soft top, Mikey February Louis Vuitton, Pharrell surf fashion, Raimana surfing, Keala Kennelly, Alana Blanchard, Blue Crush, Griffin Colapinto, Ethan Ewing, Jack Robinson, Tom Curren, Skip Frye, wave pool surfing, surf etiquette, women’s surfing, WSL judging, surfing industry and surf culture.#KellySlater #Surfing #PinchMySalt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  EP 133| Skip Frye on 68 Years of Surfing, Shaping & Staying Core | Pinch My Salt 07.07.2026 1t 9min

  Skip Frye joins Pinch My Salt for a legendary surf conversation with Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan. In this episode, Skip Frye talks about 68 years of surfing, surfboard shaping, San Diego surf culture, San Onofre, Harry’s Surf Shop, longboards, fish surfboards, twin fins, eggs, nozzles, soft tops, hand-shaped surfboards, the Duke Kahanamoku Invitational, Wide World of Sports, Sunset Beach, classic surfing, surf contests, Jesus, faith, marriage, sweeping, and why surfing is an art form more than a sport.This is a must-watch episode for surfers, longboarders, shapers, surfboard collectors, fish riders, old-school surf fans, surf history nerds, and anyone who loves real surf culture. Skip Frye shares stories about shaping, staying core, avoiding the sellout path, surfing into your 80s, the soul of surfing, and the difference between modern surf hype and timeless style.Featuring Skip Frye, Sterling Spencer, Cousin Ryan, and the Pinch My Salt podcast.#SkipFrye #PinchMySalt #Surfing #SurfPodcast #SurfCulture #SurfHistory #SurfboardShaper #Surfboards #Longboarding #FishSurfboard #TwinFin #SanDiegoSurf #SanOnofre #CoreLord #ClassicSurfing #HandShapedSurfboards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  EP 132 | Mason Ho on Growing Up Inside Surfing Royalty | Pinch My Salt 30.06.2026 55min

  Mason Ho joins Pinch My Salt for a full surf podcast interview packed with wild stories, Ho family surf history, North Shore memories, Hawaii surf culture, Pipeline, Backdoor, Sunset Beach, Mark Foo, Yancy Spencer, Sterling Spencer, Michael Ho, Derek Ho, Coco Ho, and the surfing bloodlines that connect generations of surfers from Pensacola, Florida to Oahu, Hawaii.In this episode, Mason Ho tells all — from growing up in one of surfing’s most legendary families to classic North Shore stories, old-school surf culture, funny behind-the-scenes moments, family legacy, surf comedy, and the kind of untold surf history you only hear when the conversation gets real.Mason talks with Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan about the Ho family, the Spencer family, Mark Foo learning to surf in Pensacola, Hawaii surf roots, surf legends, funny surf stories, and what it was like growing up around some of the most iconic names in surfing.If you love Mason Ho, surf podcasts, surf comedy, Hawaii surfing, Pipeline stories, North Shore legends, classic surf culture, Ho family history, Mark Foo, Sterling Spencer, Yancy Spencer, Michael Ho, Derek Ho, Coco Ho, or behind-the-scenes surfer stories, this episode is for you.Subscribe to Pinch My Salt for more surf interviews, surf comedy, surfer stories, surf history, North Shore conversations, and episodes with the most interesting people in surfing.Featuring Mason Ho, Sterling Spencer, and Cousin Ryan.#MasonHo #Surfing #SurfPodcast #PinchMySalt #HoFamily #NorthShore #Pipeline #HawaiiSurfing #SurfHistory #SterlingSpencer #MarkFoo #CocoHo #MichaelHo #DerekHo #YancySpencer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  EP 131 | Morgan Maassen Tells the Untold Jeremy Flores Story | Pinch My Salt 23.06.2026 1t 7min

  Morgan Maassen joins Pinch My Salt for one of the funniest and weirdest surf stories we’ve ever heard — including the night Jeremy Flores “choked out” Sterling Spencer… while Morgan stood there trying to get the photo.In this episode, Morgan Maassen sits down with Sterling Spencer and Ryan Spencer to talk about the golden era of surf videos, Surf Madness, Quiksilver, Billabong, Kelly Slater, Jeremy Flores, Nate Tyler, Dane Reynolds, Taj Burrow, John John Florence, surf photography, underwater shooting, and the chaos behind some of the most iconic and bizarre moments in modern surf culture.Morgan shares how he got into surf photography, how he linked up with Sterling, what it was like working around Kelly Slater and Jeremy Flores, the strange tension between surf brands, and why the early internet surf world was full of thin skin, weird beef, and all-time comedy.This one has everything: Jeremy Flores drama, Kelly Slater stories, Surf Madness history, Crocs surfing, Quiksilver trips, Billabong weirdness, near-drowning in Florida, and Morgan Maassen explaining how he somehow survived years of being friends with Sterling Spencer.Featuring:Morgan MaassenSterling SpencerRyan SpencerPinch My Salt PodcastTopics:Morgan Maassen interviewJeremy Flores choke out storySterling Spencer Surf MadnessKelly Slater surf storiesQuiksilver surf teamBillabong surf videosSurf photography storiesSurf podcastFunny surf storiesSurf industry dramaSurf Madness movieNate TylerDane ReynoldsTaj BurrowJohn John FlorenceCore Lords OnlySubscribe for more surf comedy, surf history, pro surfer stories, and questionable life advice from Pinch My Salt.#MorganMaassen #JeremyFlores #SterlingSpencer #PinchMySalt #KellySlater #SurfPodcast #Surfing #SurfPhotography #SurfMadness #Quiksilver #Billabong #CoreLordsOnly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Ep 130 | Blair Conklin Takes Us Behind the Scenes on the Biggest Swell in Decades| Pinch My Salt 16.06.2026 55min

  The Wedge got so big surfers pulled out 9-foot guns—and Blair Conklin says it was some of the biggest surf he has seen there in his lifetime. In this episode of the Pinch My Salt podcast, Blair breaks down the historic Wedge swell at Newport Beach, why it may have been the biggest in over a decade, and how it compared to Hurricane Marie.Blair takes Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan inside the chaos: two waves colliding, unpredictable takeoff zones, massive shorebreak, Hawaiian chargers, Koa Rothman, a bodyboarder throwing a double backflip, and the split-second positioning needed to catch one of California’s most dangerous waves.The three-time United Skim Tour World Champion and legendary Vic winner also talks about growing up skimboarding in Laguna Beach and helping push skimboarding into the viral era. The conversation gets into Tfue’s skimboarding roots, Bill Bryan’s influence, monkey crawling, surfers versus skimmers, why unfinished skimboard waves still count, novelty waves, wave pools, and whether skimboarding might actually be harder than surfing. This is a full breakdown of The Wedge, modern skimboarding, surf culture, and the strange world where shorebreak specialists become some of the most entertaining athletes in action sports.Blair also reveals what makes The Wedge so difficult when it gets this big, who dominated the historic swell, and why positioning at the exact point where two waves collide can be both terrifying and nearly impossible.PLUS:Laird Hamilton’s legendary Malibu Pier shootTfue before he became a gaming superstarThe truth about surfers versus skimboardersWhy skimboarding clips go viralBill Bryan’s influence on modern skimboardingThe monkey crawl comebackBig-wave boards at The WedgeKoa Rothman charging CaliforniaThe future of skimboarding and novelty wavesWhy skimmers apparently don’t have to land anythingWas this the biggest Wedge swell since Hurricane Marie? Let us know in the comments.LIKE, COMMENT and SUBSCRIBE to become a certified Pincher.Pinch My Salt is a comedy surf podcast hosted by professional surfer Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan, covering surfing, skimboarding, surf culture, professional surfers, viral surf clips and everything happening in the strange world of action sports.#BlairConklin #TheWedge #SkimboardingBlair Conklin interview, Blair Conklin podcast, historic Wedge swell, biggest Wedge waves, The Wedge Newport Beach, Hurricane Marie swell, skimboarding podcast, surf podcast, Pinch My Salt, Sterling Spencer, Cousin Ryan, Tfue skimboarding, Bill Bryan skimboarder, Koa Rothman, Laguna Beach skimboarding, United Skim Tour, Vic skimboarding contest, California surfing, shorebreak surfing, big wave surfing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  EP 129 | Which Surfer Is Kelly Slater’s Eskimo Bro? | Pinch My Salt 09.06.2026 1t 7min

  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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  EP 128 | Who Would Actually Buy the WSL? | Pinch My Salt 02.06.2026 56min

  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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  EP 127 | Tom Carroll on Surfing's BIGGEST Shift Coming | Pinch My Salt 26.05.2026 1t 6min

  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 Salt Topics 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  EP 126 | WSL’S NEW ZEALAND DISASTER?! | Pinch My Salt 19.05.2026 43min

  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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  EP 125 | Jack Johnson was KICKED OUT of Kelly Slater’s Band? | Pinch My Salt 12.05.2026 1t 37min

  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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  EP 124 | Cindy Crawford Called Him WHAT?! Raimana's Celebrity Stories | Pinch My Salt 05.05.2026 1t 12min

  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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices