PINCH MY SALT

Welcome to Episode 12!  Ben Affleck wants his money back from Sterling's Surf lesson | Happy Birthday shout outs! | Sterlings longest wave | Anderson Cooper interviews Sterling | Bobby Lee wants to date Sterlz | Over Der & MUCH MORE!!! #benaffleck #bobbylee #podcast #prosurfing #sterlingspencer #comedy #comedian #hawaii #kellyslater #pinchmysalt #funny  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

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

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