The Grumpy Surfer Podcast

TRIGGER WARNINGS Micheal Weetman is the head of a Charitable organisation called Roll to Recovery. RtoR was created to help people deal with alcohol, substance miss use and mental health through the art of Submission grappling. Micheal is also a Army Veteran, Adz and Mike talk in depth of some ways to deal with addiction, mental health whilst pursuing the art of jiujitsu and grappling. They also chat about the joys of life after the military and what keeps them sane ! Enjoy  

Pat Langdon Dark is a Professional Surfer. Originating from Porthcawl in Wales, Pat rips, currently on the Great Britain Surf team, Pat speaks to Adz from a surf camp in Portugal.  Adz and Pat talk about Kelly Slaters retirement, surf coaching, WQS, Olympics and a plethora of other subjects. Enjoy.

Adam Norris is a North Devon based photographer/videographer. Over the last few years he has grown in popularity and creating some amazing surf footage that is moody, moving and inspiring. In the podcast Adz and Adam talk about his journey into ocean photography, his gear he uses and how he has been able to film some of the most iconic surfers the UK like Reuben Ash, Josh Ash, Stanley Norman, Will Baily, Dan Joel, Ben Skinner, Lucas Skinner to name but a few. Enjoy this one its a insight into the world of surf photography all us surfers love to hate haha.   Offshore Photography website HERE Offshore Photography YouTube Channel HERE

Sam Chidwick is a Podiatrist, BJJ Purple Belt, Surfer and the owner of Warrior Grips, as sock designed to reduce the risk of ankle and foot injuries in a plethora of sports. Ads and Sam discuss injuries in surfing and BJJ and q host of other subjects.   Enjoy.   Warrior Grips Link HERE

Earlier this week, I had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Wallace J. Nichols, the marine biologist who coined the term “Blue Mind.” His groundbreaking research has uncovered a variation of ways in which our connection to water profoundly impacts our well-being and cognitive abilities. Through his book “Blue Mind : How Water Makes You Happier, More Connected and Better at What You Do" Dr Nichols has brought attention to the therapeutic benefits of water environments. Adz and Dr Nichols talk about the mental aspect of water, surfing and the mental health benefits of water based activities. Happy Listening, its a great one. Dr Wallace J Nichols book Blue Mind link HERE

Liz McConaghy is from a small town in County Down Noethan Ireland, spent a total of seventeen years flying with the RAF’s Chinook Fleet. Aged just 21, she was the youngest aircrew member to deploy to Iraq and was also the only female crewman’ on the Chinook wing for four years. Liz became the longest serving female chinook crew member and during her career deployed to Afghanistan ten times. Liz is also the author of “Chinook Crew ‘Chick’: Highs and Lows of Forces Life from the Longest Serving Female RAF Chinook Force Crew member. Liz and Adz talk all things military from potential paths crossed in war zones, fighting, casualties and the toll and sacrifice that is sometimes the untold and hidden result of exposure to conflict and war. Mental health is a key thing in todays society so I hope this resinates with some of you. Chinook Crew Chick - By Liz on Amazon, LINK HERE

Anthony Mullally is a breathwork practitioner. A former Professional Rugby League player now retired, found breathwork as a performance enhancing and wellness tool he utilised during his career. He now teaches breathwork to Professional Surfers, Pro Grapplers, Olympians and Corporations. His no nonsense approach to wellness makes Ant very unique and inclusive to everyone. Ant and Adz delve into how Ant now teaches breathwork, surfing, grappling and a plethora of other subjects. A very thought provoking episode, please give some feedback on this one. Anthony's website - https://www.anthonymullally.com/ Anthony on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mullally91/  

Dan Bassett is a unique guy, a former Royal Navy serviceman, old school Mixed Martial Arts fighter, Close Protection Officer and Owner of Mr Bassets Grapplers Soap. In the podcast Dan and Adz chat about how Dan used to take MMA fights after limited training as he "just used to like a scrap". A little on life and philosophy and how he started a business in Grappling Soap. This was a fun one to do and Dan is a unique character. Be sure to check his soap out in the below link. Enjoy !   Mr Bassett's Grappling Soap link HERE

Leigh Remedios is a pioneer of grappling and MMA in the UK. He started training martial arts back in the early 1990's and fought his first MMA pro fight circa 1997. He is the epitome of a modern day grappling guru.  He now teaches, trains and competes on numerous events still, also being asked to teach at seminars all over the world. Leigh and I delve into the intricacies of grappling, gym affiliations and politics,  I also gets told off for not learning leg locks earlier in my BJJ journey. Leigh was a fantastic guest and opened my eyes to a few things.  

Nick Tiscoe is a Brazilan Jiujitsu Black Belt under Maricio Gomes and Kevin Capel, he runs his own academy in Newquay, Cornwall North Shore Jiujitsu. Newquay is renowned for being the surfing mecca here in the UK and is an apt place for Nick to live and have his academy located.  I say this as Nick was also a Professional free surfer and is still chasing waves today. In this conversation Adz and nick delve into surfing and Jiujitsu cultures,  the changes over the last 10-15 years and the amazing correlation between BJJ and Surfing. North Shore Jiujitsu Link HERE    

One of the most influential Martial Artists of the past two decades, John Will’s accomplishments within the industry are prolific. In the seventies and early eighties he trained extensively throughout Indonesia, Thailand, India and Japan. He was a multi-style Black Belt back when such things just did not happen. In the 80’s he founded Blitz, Australia’s Leading Martial Arts Magazine, which has since grown to dominate the marketplace here in Australasia. In the late 80’s he switched focus to the USA, where he began training with the likes of World Kickboxing Champion, Benny ‘the Jet’ Urquidez, Gene LeBell, the Gracies and Machado brothers. After several training trips to Brazil and numerous more to LA, John introduced the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to Australian shores and in 1997 was awarded his BJJ Black Belt by the Machado's. In the podcast Adz and John talk about the early days of BJJ, some cool stories of his jiujitsu journey and how grappling can be incorporated into public services. Enjoy this one !

Beau Bromham is talking to Adz this week. Beau is a North Devon, UK surfing performance coach that is working as part of the English Surf Team to develop young groms to smash it on the big stage of surf competition. Beau is also a Brazilian Jiujitsu Blue Belt under Yama Jiujitsu.   Beau is a former British Surf Team member and competitor himself, along as being a RNLI Beach Lifeguard. In the podcast this week Beau and Adz delve into the complexities of the British Surf scene, surf coaching, funding for the English Surf Team and a little bit about Jiujitsu.   Beau Performance Coaching (LINK HERE) OMBE Surf (LINK HERE)

Sidmouth UK Surfers Liam Morgan and Will Foster run a mindfulness podcast called The Mindful Surfer Podcast. In the podcast Adz, Liam and Will approach the subjects of surfing mindfulness, getting stoked of rubbish waves, line-up vibes, equipment and some other weird and wonderful tangents. Let those eardrums get massaged and soothed by some bumbling lyrical gangstery !     

Tom Barlow is on the podcast with Adz this week.  They delve into subjects of BJJ Academy business, commentating, jiujitsu styles and a host of other random stuff.   Tom Barlow has been active in the UK BJJ scene and the international competitive jiu jitsu circuit for more than a decade. He received his black belt in 2011 from Braulio Estima, and has trained all over the world with greats like Eric Paulson, Andre Galvao, Rafa and Gui Mendes, and Otavio Sousa, among others.   Tom has been very successful in competitive BJJ as well. He is a three-time No-Gi World Champion at featherweight, European Champion, and has competed in a number of professional, submission-only events like the Polaris Pro and Tuff– you also might recognise him as a recurring commentator for Polaris.   Enjoy

Pete Maguire is a fascinating character, he has spent a lifetime surfing with some of surfings most iconic surfers, practicing Brazilian Jiujitsu with Rickson Gracie and becoming a black belt in BJJ through Rickson. Pete has written some very thought provoking books such as Law and War, Facing Death in Cambodia, Thai Stick – Surfers, Scammers and the Untold Story of the Marijuana Trade, and most recently ghost writing Rickson Gracies Biography, Breath. Adz and Pete talk, surf, jiujitsu, politics and a bunch of other random yarns. Enjoy this one, it was a blast !  Pete’s blog webpage Sour Milk : LINK

Luke Hardacre is part of the OMBE Team, he works behind the scenes as a surf coach and is the host of the OMBE Podcast, In-Depth.  Adz and Luke talk surf technique, line-ups, Adz rubbish surfing and much much more.................

Craig Hanaumi is a Brazilian Jiujitsu brown belt under Rener and Ryron Gracie, a Bellevue Police Officer, and a life long skateboarder. The work he does for his community may be a unique approach but I believe he does one of the best jobs of humanising the United States Police Force and outreach to remind people that officers are people too and on their side. To add to these accolades, he uses his social media platform to show how jiujitsu can be used in an arrest and restraint situation. One of the most fascinating conversations I have had.   OMBE Surf Programs click the link HERE (10% discount code in the podcast)    

Marty Wilkin is a former Royal Marine, he has seen action in Northern Ireland, the Falkland Islands and Afghanistan. This is his story of the Falklands War. In the spring of 1982, thousands of British forces travelled to the remote, bleak Falkland Islands off the east coast of South America in response to an invasion by Argentine forces. Carried by a mighty task force of Royal Navy vessels and Royal Fleet Auxiliary support ships, and assisted by cruise liners, tankers, cargo vessels and even tugs, 27,000 women and men were mobilised. As winter descended on the South Atlantic, a bitter war raged for six weeks, resulting in the liberation and re-capturing of the Falkland Islands. This was one of the most amazing conversations I have been part of to date, half way through I just button my mouth and listen.   Enjoy !

Darren Yeoman is a Brazilian Jiujitsu Black Belt and owner of Fightworx Martial Arts Academy in Torquay UK. Darren has nearly 24 years in martial arts experience. In the podcast Adz and Darren chat about Jiujitsu politics, setting up Jiujitsu gyms, a fighters mindset and the philosophy behind it.   Fightworx Martial Arts Academy link HERE Surfers Life Club link HERE (Discount code in podcast) OMBE Surf Programs click the link HERE (10% discount code in the podcast)

Steve Gwenin was senior manager of a mid-sized business, he found his surf time compromised and grew frustrated by work, family commitments and by himself! Steve realised he was no longer being who he wanted to be. He stepped away from his role and company to re-shape his life and dedicate more of his time to surfing, and to his family. Questions from other surfers led him to sharing experience and developing Surfers Life Club, and the FaceBook community Work Less Surf More. Both are communities of senior managers and founders who surf, and both help them to work less and surf more.  Steve has over 20 years experience in senior management and leadership in the personal and professional development sector, and is a qualified and experienced Coaching Master, NLP practitioner, Mentor, Instructor and Train the Trainer. Through hundreds of conversations, Steve has identified the key choices we make that stop us surfing and alternative choices and actions we can still take to get our lives back on track and us back in the water. He helps others who want to re-shape their lives and start living the surfers dream. Surfers Life Club link HERE (Discount code in podcast) OMBE Surf Programs click the link HERE (10% discount code in the podcast)