PINCH MY SALT

From Tupac to Pipeline, this episode of Pinch My Salt takes you on a wild ride through surf trauma, street wisdom, and comedy chaos. Sterling recounts the time he got hazed by North Shore legends Mark Healey and Jesse Merle Jones—yes, there was a knife, a closet, and a bloody tuna. This is core surf culture meets unfiltered stand-up comedy. 🌊😂 Whether you're into surfing podcasts, surf culture stories, underground surf beefs, or just love hilarious tales from the North Shore, this episode is...

NEW MERCH ALERT: https://sterlingspencer.co/ There are 4 types of surfers—and once you see it, you can't unsee it. This episode cracks the code of surf culture in the funniest, rawest way possible. From Big Wave Psychos in helmets to Hipster Surfers in beanies and rings, we expose the unspoken personalities that run the lineup. Which one are you? The High-Perf Jock trying to qualify? Or the North Shore Gatekeeper ready to scrap over a 2-foot wave? Whether you're a surfer, skater, gym rat, s...

Pinch My Salt, titled "Surfing Cancelled Me", we dive deep into the raw, hilarious, and controversial world of surf culture, surf conspiracies, and the chaotic evolution of modern surfing. From soft top wars to beef with legends like Kelly Slater, Kalani Robb and OCCY, we unpack why the surf industry is in a "vulnerable" state, and how viral YouTube culture is messing with core surf values. We talk epic summer surf stories, AI surfing edits, skateboarding and snowboarding crossovers, and the ...

Elephants, skimboards, Mormons in silk pajamas, and wild surf adventures — this is not your average surf trip PODCAST! Join Sterling Spencer and Ryan as they take you deep into the weirdest, funniest, and most unforgettable surf stories from Thailand. From riding elephants in the jungle to getting chased by ladyboys on the streets of Phuket, this Thailand surf adventure is beyond epic. They talk surf culture, skim boarding fails, elephant rides gone wrong, tsunamis, and spiritual showdowns b...

🌊😂 Welcome to Pinch My Salt — the surf comedy podcast that roasts surf culture, explores awkward dad life, and takes you deep into the weirdest corners of the ocean and the mind! 🤙 Join pro surfer Sterling Spencer (aka the best surfer in the world ) and his cousin Ryan as they drop in on hilarious topics: sketchy surf company conspiracies, whether Justin Bieber should trade his beanie for a board, epic skate fails, stinky vegan diets, mid-life dad crises, AI taking over realtors, and the hid...

Did Tom Segura just post the most controversial surf photo ever? In this viral episode of Pinch My Salt, pro surfer Sterling Spencer breaks down Tom Segura’s foam board fail, and why real surfers are calling it the end of core surf culture. We compare Tom’s Costco surfboard moment to Jonah Hill’s epic surf transformation, and ask: who really respects the craft? We also dive into the soft-top apocalypse , the downfall of local surf shops, fake surf influencers, and how foam boards are ruining...

In this episode of Pinch My Salt, Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan dive deep into the untold stories of the legendary Volcom House on the North Shore of Oahu. From wild surf parties and groupie pyramids to acid-fueled midnight pipeline sessions, this is raw, unfiltered surf history you won't hear anywhere else. 💪 Plus, we break down the eternal debate: Are surfers actually stronger than gym bros? (Spoiler: yes.) Ryan reveals his calisthenics journey, his addiction to acai bowls, and an unexp...

Who is the best surfer in the world—and what actually makes someone “the best” in surfing? Is it airs, power turns, getting barreled, or just having the most fun? On this episode of Pinch My Salt, pro surfer Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan dive deep into surf culture, surf comedy, and the eternal debate: performance vs. soul surfing. If you love surfing podcasts, skateboarding culture, beach life, surf edits, and funny takes on pro surfers like Kelly Slater, Andy Irons, or Tom Curren, this ...

Is the best surfer really the one having the most fun—or just the one selling soft tops? In this episode of Pinch My Salt, Sterling Spencer and Ryan go deep into the surf culture battlefield, unpacking the viral phrase that’s dividing the lineup. From Florida to the Gold Coast, we talk surf fights, core lords, and the war between fun surfers and those chasing gnarly progression. We dive into surfing philosophy, soft topper gaslighting, surf influencers, WSL conspiracies, hipsters on twin fin...

The WSL is finally listening... but is it too late? In this episode of Pinch My Salt, we break down the biggest shakeup in professional surfing in years: the World Surf League is scrapping the midyear cut, bringing back Pipe, and maybe—just maybe—giving the sport back to the surfers. We also dig into: Julian Wilson’s wildcard return at the Gold Coast Pro 🏄‍♂️ Why Felipe Toledo got booed in Australia 😳 The return of style in pro surfing 👑 The end of soft tops? (Core lord opinions inside) ...

😂 Sterling's Worst Dating Advice is a long-form comedy podcast episode delivering pure chaotic podcast energy from start to finish. We’re serving up funny dating stories, absurd podcast moments, and raw relationship podcast confessions. From funny heartbreak tales to over-the-top marriage regrets, this episode turns romantic fails into absolutely hilarious wins. 😅 Surf’s up 🤙! Surfers will love the surf culture podcast vibes, with a surf school rant about soft tops surfing nightmares. ...

Surfers are insane—and we’ve got the proof. In this viral episode of Pinch My Salt, pro surfer Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan dive deep into the craziest corners of surf culture, conspiracy theories, and core vs. kook chaos. From Kanye West clones, UFO sightings, and jellyfish aliens, to the ultimate soft top vs. core lord surfing debate—this surf comedy podcast pulls no punches. We talk Ben Gravy, Jerry Lopez, Bruce Irons, and what it really means to sell out in surfing. Is localism dead?...

In this hilarious episode of our comedy podcast, we dive deep into one of the greatest debates of our generation: can pretty couples actually make it? From marriage theories to surf metaphors, contest nerves, and the downfall of core surfers, nothing is off limits. Sterling Spencer and the crew unpack why being ugly might be the secret to a successful relationship, compare marriage to riding the same beach break, and explore what it really means to be a core lord in the surf world. We talk f...

We dive deep into the hot debate around localism in surfing. Is protecting your home break noble or just toxic gatekeeping? 🏄‍♂️ We share hilarious stories about surf trips gone wrong, filming surf movies with Rob Machado, battling alpha filmer drama, and why goofy footers are like Gen Z travelers. Plus, we uncover how surf culture, skateboarding culture, and even snowboarding tribes view respect and territory differently. We break down why localism, surf etiquette, and respect for sac...

Welcome back to Pinch My Salt, the funniest surf podcast on the planet - where ex-pro surfers, core lords, and soft top haters unite. In this episode, we dive deep into the spicy world of surf industry tariffs, aging rippers with paddle priority, and the hidden costs of cheap China soft tops. Is the surf community ready to go core again? Will new import taxes finally kill off the mass-produced foamies? We unpack it all - from surfboard shaping conspiracies to the unspoken laws of the lineup. ...