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The Kyle Thiermann Show#380 (Plastic) Art Lasts Forever - Ethan EsteesEvery plastic bag has a silver lining, and Ethan Estees has made a career out of finding it. The marine biologist and artist specializes in turning ocean trash—from plastic bottles to discarded fishing rope—into spectacular art pieces. His seascapes give a second life to the otherwise mundane material, offering an attractive introduction to the often depressing topic of ocean pollution. In this conversation, Ethan and I explored his process as an artist and spent a good chunk of time talking about the state of MPAs in California. Despite dedicating his career to environmental protection, Ethan has stuck his...2025-04-051h 41
The Kyle Thiermann Show#379 - NOAA Firings, the Checkerboard, & Saving Bighorn Sheep - Devin O'Dea (BHA)Devin O’Dea grew up backpacking and fishing the Trinity Alps and Sierra Nevada Mountain ranges of Northern California and has been abalone diving, spearfishing and foraging in the Pacific Ocean for several decades. After getting a degree in Political Science from UC Santa Barbara, he worked in the environmental consulting industry and as a marketing manager for a carbon fiber division of Mitsubishi, but the allure of the backcountry, bowhunting, and a love for wild places and wild food brought him to his current role as the Western Policy & Conservation Manager for Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA), a non-profit de...2025-03-281h 16
The Kyle Thiermann Show#378 Stop Motion Movies, Hunting, & the Wisdom of Lloyd Kahn - Foster HuntingtonFoster Huntington is a photographer and filmmaker from Skamania, Washington. In 2011, he left his fashion job in New York City and moved into a camper van. For the next three years, he traveled around North America, driving some 120,000 miles, surfing and camping. He began the popular Tumblr account and hashtag, #Vanlife and self-published a book, “Home Is Where You Park It,” with photos from his time on the road. He now lives in a treehouse in the Columbia River Gorge and works on short films and photo projects in his studio. Follow Foster on his Substack.If you...2025-03-221h 01
The Kyle Thiermann Show#373 How to Get Your Film Funded, B Plot, & Truth As Subtraction - Soraya SimiSoraya Simi is the director of the new documentary, ROW OF LIFE, which follows renowned Paralympian and Marine Veteran Angela Madsen on her solo row across the Pacific Ocean. The film quite simply rocks, if I do say so myself. It's on a nationwide tour now; see dates here. In this podcast, I grilled Soraya about the art and craft of documentary filmmaking. How to get funding with a sizzle, A plot and B plot, truth as subtraction, and much more. Soraya is a damn good filmmaker. If you dig this podcast, will you please leave a...2025-02-141h 26
The Kyle Thiermann Show#372 Biggest Jaws Ever? - Wilem BanksIn 2017, Wilem Banks (@Wilembanks) made headlines when he suffered a horrific fall at Mavericks and won WSL’s Wipeout of the Year (the most embarrassing award in surfing). The award seemed to put a chip on Wilem’s shoulder, and since then, he’s set out to prove that he can do more than paddle into gigantic waves—he can make them, too! This year, the humble warrior took his first trip to Jaws on Maui and bagged what some say was the biggest wave ever completed at the spot. In this episode, Wilem recounts the story in detail. Beyond t...2025-02-071h 32
The Kyle Thiermann Show#370 Psychedelics, Mental Health, and Surf Culture - Jarrett Rose, Ph.DJarrett Rose, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Community & Behavioral Health and Sociology at the State University of New York (SUNY) Polytechnic Institute. His research focuses on psychedelics, mental health, and surf culture (Spoiler: they’re all connected). Dr. Rose's interest in mental health research began during his time as a teacher in a "trauma reduction unit" at a juvenile detention facility in San Diego. This experience inspired him to pursue graduate studies in Toronto, Canada, where he participated in a weeklong group-based psychedelic-assisted therapy retreat in Jamaica. There, he explored the combined effects of psychedelics and group dynamics on...2025-01-191h 46
The Kyle Thiermann Show#369 So You Want to Make Art? - Dersu Rhodes (Vice, MUD\WTR, Reef)Dersu Rhodes is the former Creative Director at Vice and MUD\WTR. He helped launch Vice TV, worked on VICE on HBO, and has led creative teams to launch literally hundreds of brands. Raised by hippie parents in Montana, he didn't have a television until he was nine. And from a quiet yearning to fit in as a child a necessity for storytelling emerged. Dersu lives in Ojai and possesses an above-average style on mid-length Bonzers. Stalk Dersu on Instagram. His reel is also impressive. If you dig this podcast, will you please leave a short review...2024-12-211h 44
The Kyle Thiermann Show#366 Female-Specific Surf Training - Paige Alms (Recorded in British Columbia)Paige Alms (@Paigealms) is 2x Big Wave Surfing World Champion and a fellow Patagonia Surf Ambassador. Recently, we spent a week on a ship together, huffing diesel fumes and salt water through unruly seas on an adventure to British Columbia. Paige is widely considered to be the best female big-wave surfer in the world and the only woman to ever get barreled at Jaws. She was instrumental in fighting for equal pay in women’s competitions and was a subject in a Page 1 New York Times piece titled, The Fight for Gender Equality in One of the Most Dangerous Sp...2024-11-161h 11
The Kyle Thiermann Show#363 - Covering the Tahiti Olympics & Finding Your Voice as a Surf Journalist - Evan QuarnstromEvan Quarnstrom is a freelance writer specializing in surf, the outdoors, travel, and the NBA. He recently released his first book, “The Substitute Asshole: How a rogue suburban kid’s escape from conformity collided with a cultural revolution, drug smuggling, psychedelics, and federal prison.” He grew up in the quiet surf town of Santa Cruz, California, where he developed a connection to the ocean and nature. That’s where he picked up his love for surfing, skimboarding, snowboarding, volleyball, hiking, and playing guitar. He has been to 36 countries and counting and speaks Spanish, Portuguese, and French.If you dig...2024-09-2757 min
The Kyle Thiermann Show#344 The Gift & Curse of Todos Santos - Coco NogalesAt eight, Coco Nogales sold gum on the street in Mexico City. He was a runaway, sleeping in bushes and bus stops, and if the police caught him, they would throw him in a juvenile detention center, so he hid at night and worked on the streets to survive. Eventually, he had enough money to buy a bus ticket to Puerto Escondido, a small town with one of the most dangerous big waves on the planet.The watershed moment of his career came when he was 17, photographed surfing a gigantic wave at Puerto Escondido. He says it...2024-02-031h 25
The Kyle Thiermann Show#343 Writer & Adventure Photographer - Ben MoonI met Ben Moon years back at Burning Man. He was carrying a five-gallon bottle of urine, and I was not entirely sober. Since then, I’ve admired his work from respectful a distance, (his IG is worth a stalk). I was very grateful to cross paths with him again for this podcast. This time, he held a kombucha and I was reasonably sober.Ben is an adventure, lifestyle, and portrait photographer whose vibrant images have graced the pages of Patagonia catalogues for the past 18 years. In recent years, he has shifted his focus to fil...2024-01-181h 33
The Kyle Thiermann Show#342 Big Wave Chile Strikes, Psychedelics, Mavericks, Meditation, and Favorite Books - Kohl ChristensenAs one of the leading players in the revival of paddle-in surfing in giant conditions, Kohl Christensen spends much of his time tracking swells and testing new board designs at some of the most dangerous waves on the planet. An erudite and well-read man with a keenly unique perspective, he explores the world as Hunter Thompson may have, had he surfed. Kohl has lived all over the world, including a year in Easter Island, the remote island off the coast of Chile. When it’s flat, he installs solar energy systems and tends his off-the-grid farm on the North Sh...2024-01-051h 08
The Kyle Thiermann Show#340 Last Time You Felt True Fear In The Ocean - Mark HealeyYou know him. As a professional big-wave surfer, spearfisherman, bow hunter, filmmaker, and part-time Hollywood stuntman, Mark Healey (@healeywaterops) is the last true action hero of surfing. Healey has been on the mic before (Ep. 28, Ep. 152, Ep 158), and this one was my favorite to date. He recounted stories of 100ft waves in Morocco, bull riding in a Mexican rodeo, breathing techniques while bow hunting, the birth of his first child, and the last time he felt true fear in the ocean. If you dig this podcast, will you please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It t...2023-12-121h 34
The Kyle Thiermann Show#336 PFAS, Bloodwork, Alcohol, & Rethinking Comfort - Keiko KuritaKeiko Kurita (FNP-BC) is a board-certified family nurse practitioner working in Maine as a Primary Care Provider. She received a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Southern Maine. Previously, she taught yoga and claims to be inspired by rainbows. I have known Keiko since high school. She has always been one of the most original thinkers I know, with a deep appreciation for science-based tools to better understand health. In this podcast, we explore topics such as the dangers of PFAS and the new lawsuit headed up by Erin Brockovich, basic lab tests and...2023-10-291h 42
The Kyle Thiermann Show#333 Sex, Pleasure, and Asking For What You Want - Amy Baldwin & April LampertAmy Baldwin has been on this podcast many times because she’s just the best. She is a Sex and Relationship Coach trained in both the Somatica® and Hakomi Method, Certified Sex Educator, as well as co-owner of a mother-daughter owned online pleasure boutique called Pure Pleasure Shop. Amy has a passion for promoting shame-free, pleasure-focused sexuality education while emphasizing the deep emotional and energetic forces behind great sex and intimate connection, offering everything from private sessions to how-to workshops to erotic empowerment retreats.April Lampert has been a sexual pleasure pioneer since 2008, educating people around the glo...2023-09-042h 02
The Kyle Thiermann Show#332 - From Teton Gravity Ski Sections to LA Filmmaking - Clayton VilaClayton Vila is an X Games medalist skier, award-winning director, and innovator in the realm of street-skiing. It’s wild shit. While working the pro-skier circuit, he began directing his own ski movies, then quickly transitioned to documentaries and branded content for the ski audience and beyond. His unparalleled understanding of professional athletes and their unique struggles has allowed him to highlight the most emotional elements of any story he finds. Vila is only beginning his filmmaking career and has already directed long-form documentaries for ABC and Amazon Prime. Follow Clayton on InstagramIf...2023-08-301h 19
The Kyle Thiermann Show#314 Ain't That Swell - Jed SmithThis podcast is with Jed Smith, a journalist who has written for Stab Magazine, The Surfers Journal, The Guardian, Vice, The Australian, and is the host of the degenerate surf podcast, "Aint That Swell." Follow Jed on Instagram.IMPORTANT NOTE: I am now shifting my focus away from the Kyle Thiermann Show and going all-in on the Trends w/ Benefits podcast, where I am now recording episodes weekly. (We’re already up to episode #75, so get with it!) You can listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Once you’re there, click the Subscribe button so you...2022-10-222h 18
The Kyle Thiermann Show#313 David Satori of Beats Antique & DirtwireDavid Satori (@davidsatori) is one of the Beats Antique trio and co-creator of the band, Dirtwire. Born in Burlington VT, David was inspired by the rich local music scene and started playing guitar and drums at the age of 13. David produced his first original album with his band Bubble Tribe in 1997 as a senior in high school and went on to study music at CalArts in Los Angeles, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Composition and Performance in 2001. After college David bought an aging airport shuttle bus, converted it to run on vegetable oil and toured the...2022-08-071h 08
The Kyle Thiermann Show#312 Kyle & Sara on Pleasure Activism, Cold Plunges and Books We LoveThis episode is with Sara Russell (@betheradicalway). Sara is a relationship coach, dancer, taoist and co-host of a new podcast called Trends w/ Benefits. (I’m the other co-host.) If you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. All of my stuff is on thiermann.substack.comConnect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeBrought to you by Sa...2022-07-241h 19
The Kyle Thiermann Show#311 Music for You Next Psychedelic Journey - East ForestThis episode is with East Forest, (@Eastforest) a musician who uses sound to guide audiences through psychedelic states of consciousness. I attended one of East Forest’s concerts, then sat down with him for this interview at his hotel the following day. I took pieces from this interview as well as time at the show to write this reported profile piece which you can read at Trendswithbenefits.com. If you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a diffe...2022-07-051h 14
The Kyle Thiermann Show#310 One Year No BeerHello friends! Would anyone like to join me on a one year no beer (or alcohol) challenge? We begin July 1, 2022-June 30, 2023. I threw this up on my Instagram a few days ago and there was a big response, so I'm doing the shout out here as well. Join our Telegram Group Chat for co-motivation.Let’s do this.If you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg...2022-06-2603 min
The Kyle Thiermann Show#309 Surfing the Shumagin Islands - Capt. Mike McCuneA decade ago, Mike McCune refitted an old fishing trawler and began running Alaska’s first long-distance surf charters. The man resurrected a boat, and the boat resurrected a surfer. I recorded this podcast on a boat exploring waves in the Shumagin islands. If you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. All of my stuff is on thiermann.substack.com...2022-06-051h 06
The Kyle Thiermann Show#308 Holistic OBGYN - Nathan Riley M.D.Nathan Riley M.D.(@nathanrileyobgyn) trained and worked as a conventional medical doctor. However, he decided to turn to a more holistic approach after becoming disillusioned with mainstream maternity care. Today, Nathan is the founder of Beloved Holistics, which helps women and their partners achieve vitality and optimal health through holistic lifestyle medicine.If you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. All of...2022-05-181h 16
The Kyle Thiermann Show#307 The Do Lab, Lightning in a Bottle, & Reimagining Music Festivals - Dede FlemmingDede Flemming is the co-founder of The Do Lab and Lightning in A Bottle. Dede's passion for facilitating creativity and actualizing the artistic visions of his partners has played an integral role both in the success of The Do LaB and in the growth of the accomplished art festival he also co-founded, Lightning in a Bottle. After his global travels affirmed the importance of integrating art into communities far and wide, Dede decided to act upon this revelation and, through DO ART, is committed to using his skills to encourage community creativity and introduce more art into the public...2022-05-181h 09
The Kyle Thiermann Show#306 Thinking About Death w/ Hospice Nurse - Rachel Anticoli (Repost)Rachel Anticoli is a Registered Nurse currently working in hospice and palliative care. She started her Nursing career in the Emergency/Trauma Room, as an adrenaline seeker. She did travel ER/Trauma Nursing for about 12 years, imagining herself “saving the world.” Along the way, she found California, yoga, Energy healing, and traveled to multiple countries in between travel assignments, seeking to heal and become herself, learning that saving the world, starts with saving yourself. Now she likes to practice being human along side other humans as they are faced with something we each will one day face…Death. Contac...2022-05-181h 25
The Kyle Thiermann Show#305 How (Not To) Kayak the Channel Islands - Stephen PageRaised in San Francisco, Stephen Page (@SlightlyStevo) is a surfer, diver, builder, and adventurer who recently completed a solo 840-mile kayak trip off the California coast. Witnessing firsthand the beauty and environmental issues we face as a state, Stephen is committed to ocean activism and raising awareness about our shrinking kelp forests. He is currently co-creating a feature-length documentary titled “The Last Forests”, engaging stakeholders and the greater public in the future of our kelps forests and what we can do to help them recover. The Last Forest ProjectIf you dig this podcast, would you...2022-05-181h 27
The Kyle Thiermann Show#304 Big Island Hunt w/ Justin Lee (Repost)Justin Lee (@BigIsleBoy24) is a professional bowhunter and spearfisherman from the Big Island of Hawaii. If you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. All of my stuff is on Thiermann.substack.comConnect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeBrought to you by Santa Cruz Medicinals and RPM Training.RPM Training is a Norcal based active lifes...2022-05-181h 28
The Kyle Thiermann Show#302 Mental Health Barber Shops, Risks of Psychedelics, and Dudes Talking about Emotional Stuff - Raghu Appasani, MDRaghu Kiran Appasani, MD (@rappasani) lives with a constant curiosity to understand and enhance the human experience, which he does as an integrative psychiatrist, entrepreneur, and neuroscientist. The ethos of his approach to healing integrates eastern and western traditions incorporating nutrition, mindfulness, pharmacology, psychedelics, psychotherapy, and evidence-based research.If you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. All of my stuff is on Thi...2022-05-181h 35
The Kyle Thiermann Show#301 How to Shape a Surfboard and Fundamentally Alter your Perception of Reality - Justin SwartzJustin Swartz (@surfboardsbyjustinswartz) is a surfboard shaper from Venice, CA.If you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. All of my stuff is on Thiermann.substack.comConnect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeBrought to you by Santa Cruz Medicinals and RPM Training.RPM Training is a Norcal based active lifestyle brand founded on the ide...2022-05-181h 23
The Kyle Thiermann Show#300 Thank YouIf you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. All of my stuff is on Thiermann.substack.comConnect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeBrought to you by Santa Cruz Medicinals and RPM Training.RPM Training is a Norcal based active lifestyle brand founded on the idea that legit, purposeful functional training is the foundation of a truly ful...2022-05-1820 min
The Kyle Thiermann Show#299 How to Make a Vice Documentary, Manage with "Yin" & Scale Creativity - Dersu RhodesDersu Rhodes (@Dersurhodes) is the former Creative Director at Vice and now leads my department at MUD\WTR as the VP of Brand. dersurhodes.comIf you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. All of my stuff is on Thiermann.substack.comConnect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeBrought to you by Santa Cruz Medicinals and RPM Tra...2022-05-181h 45
The Kyle Thiermann Show#298 Writing Process, Good Oils & My New MDMA Story - Brendan RuhBrenden Ruh (@SCMedicinals) is the founder of Santa Cruz Medicinals and the dude who convinced me to start this podcast.If you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. All of my stuff is on Thiermann.substack.comConnect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeBrought to you by Santa Cruz Medicinals and RPM Training.RPM Training is...2022-05-181h 48
The Kyle Thiermann Show#297 Holding Boundaries & Tricks to De-Escalate - Sara RussellSara Russell (@Betheradicalway) is a Skills For Change Coach and Qi Gong instructor who helps her clients analyze behaviors, relationships, and systems to see where old habits are no longer serving them.Check out Sara's work hereIf you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. All of my stuff is on Thiermann.substack.comConnect with me on Ins...2022-05-181h 35
The Kyle Thiermann Show#296 Injury Rehab For Athletes - Ryan DewittRyan is a physical therapist based in Santa Cruz, CA. He is a level one neurofit practitioner and owner of Dewitt Physical therapy. He is a lifelong athlete, physics geek and gym rat. Ryan’s approach to rehabilitating athletes blends orthopedic, strength training and recovery methods to help his patients feel, move and perform better.Follow Dewitt on InstagramIf you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on t...2022-05-181h 39
The Kyle Thiermann Show#295 Ben Edwards Needs A Place On MauiBen Edwards (@Bengrowsup) surfer, climber, bike trail builder, & holds a Masters in Environmental Science from Bren School at UCSB.If you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. All of my stuff is on Thiermann.substack.comConnect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeBrought to you by Santa Cruz Medicinals and RPM Training.RPM Training is a N...2022-05-181h 44
The Kyle Thiermann Show#294 Pro Skaters - Nora Vasconcellos & Nestor Judkins (Live from Ohana Fest)Nora Vasconcellos (@Noravexplorer) is a professional skateboarder from Oceanside, California. She was Adidas' first female pro skateboarder, won a World Championship, and won Transworld's Reader's Choice Female Award.Nestor Judkins (@NestorJudkins) is a professional skateboarder and founder of Salad Days, a nonprofit based in Los Angeles, CA that operates around the world by visiting developing and underserved skateboarding communities, donating skateboard equipment, providing mentorship, and partnering with other local nonprofits to spread the gift of skateboarding.If you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes le...2022-05-1857 min
The Kyle Thiermann Show#293 River Surfing, Public Lands Hunting, Forestry & Unlikely Connections - Dylan Snyder & Paige MaulDylan Snyder (Snydes__)was born and raised in western Montana where he lives a simple life. He is passionate about surfing, snowboarding, hunting, and conservation. He formally worked at Backcountry Hunters and Anglers and is an aspiring surfboard shaper.Paige Maul (P.maul_)is a local Montanan, exploring the recreational opportunities afforded to all public land owners through riversurfing, backcountry snowboarding, whitewater SUPing, trail running, hunting, etc. he has 8 years experience with USFS as a wild land firefighter/forestry technician, and civil engineer. He is a new surfboard shaper and gear tinkerer.If you dig...2022-05-182h 15
The Kyle Thiermann Show#292 Are You A Coachable Surfer? - Matt MyersMatt Myers is a former pro surfer, he worked as the Rip Curl Team Manager for over a decade, and recently launched Myers Surf Mentorship, a coaching program for elite surfers. If you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. All of my stuff is on Thiermann.substack.comConnect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeBrought to you by S...2022-05-181h 32
The Kyle Thiermann Show#291 Purple Mountains - Jeremy JonesJeremy Jones (@Jeremyjones) is an American professional snowboarder known for big mountain freeriding and is the founder of his own freeride-oriented snowboard brand, Jones Snowboards.If you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. All of my stuff is on Thiermann.substack.comConnect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeBrought to you by Santa Cruz Medicinals and RPM Tra...2022-05-1849 min
The Kyle Thiermann Show#290 Psychedelics, PTSD, & the Haiti Earthquake - Jon RoseJon Rose (@jon_rose) created his global humanitarian organization Waves for Water with a simple mission: to bring clean drinking water to everyone who needs it.Check out Waves For WaterIf you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. All of my stuff is on Thiermann.substack.comConnect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeBrought to...2022-05-181h 18
The Kyle Thiermann Show#289 My Favorite Pro Surfer & Positive Vibe Warrior - Patrick Gudauskas (Repost)Pat Gudauskas (@patrickgud) formally qualified for the Championship Tour at Sunset beach in 2009. His versatile approach served him well during his rookie season. He pulled the first-ever rodeo flip during his march to the quarterfinals in Tahiti that year. In 2012, when the Fiji event was controversially called off due to massive surf, Pat was one of only a few standouts who stuck around and caught bombs at Cloudbreak.If you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to...2022-05-182h 15
The Kyle Thiermann Show#286 Trouble Sleeping? Get Some Sun - Mariana Figueiro, Ph.D.Mariana G. Figueiro, Ph.D., is Director of the Lighting Research Center (LRC) and Professor of Architecture at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Dr. Figueiro is well known for her research on the effects of light on human health, circadian photobiology, and lighting for older adults. Her research is regularly featured in national media including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Scientific American. Dr. Figueiro has also brought attention to the significance of light and health as a topic of public interest through her TEDMED talk.Contact Dr. FigueiroIf you dig t...2022-05-1859 min
The Kyle Thiermann Show#284 MUD\WTR, Fundraising & The Evil Weed Gummy - Shane HeathShane Heath is the Founder & CEO of the coffee alternative MUD\WTR. You can follow him on Instagram @somanypossibilitiesIf you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. All of my stuff is on Thiermann.substack.comConnect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeBrought to you by Santa Cruz Medicinals and RPM Training.RPM Training is a N...2022-05-181h 44
The Kyle Thiermann Show#283 Hunting, Death, & Taking Notes - Steve Rinella (Repost)Steve Rinella (@SteveRinella) is the host of the Netflix Original series MeatEater and The MeatEater Podcast. He's also the author of six books dealing with wildlife, hunting, fishing and wild game cooking, including the bestselling MeatEater Fish and Game Cookbook: Recipes and Techniques for Every Hunter and Angler.If you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. All of my stuff is on Thi...2022-05-181h 30
The Kyle Thiermann Show#282 Ido Portal Method & Healing Yourself With Movement - Leela Kallow & Dean YerushalmyLeela Kalow and Dean Yerushalmy are the only two people in Santa Cruz, California teaching classes based on the work and philosophies of Ido Portal under his direct guidance in his Mentorship Program. Their practice connects elements from several fields and disciplines such as in sports, dance, martial arts, yoga and parkour. The focus is to foster deep exploration and discovery in each individual no matter their skill level and to encourage an open-mind and play. Leela and Dean’s varied backgrounds in sports and dance is what led them organically to study with Ido.Follow Santa Cr...2022-05-181h 18
The Kyle Thiermann Show#278 Death & Dignity (Hospice Nurse) - Rachel AnticoliRachel Anticoli is a Registered Nurse currently working in hospice and palliative care. She started her Nursing career in the Emergency/Trauma Room, as an adrenaline seeker. She did travel ER/Trauma Nursing for about 12 years, imagining herself “saving the world.” Along the way, she found California, yoga, Energy healing, and traveled to multiple countries in between travel assignments, seeking to heal and become herself, learning that saving the world, starts with saving yourself. Now she likes to practice being human along side other humans as they are faced with something we each will one day face…Death. Contac...2022-05-181h 25
The Kyle Thiermann Show#277 (More) Tools to Navigate RelationshipsSara Russell (@Betheradicalway) is a Skills For Change Coach and Qi Gong instructor who helps her clients analyze behaviors, relationships, and systems to see where old habits are no longer serving them.Check out Sara's work hereIf you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. All of my stuff is on Thiermann.substack.comConnect with me on Ins...2022-05-182h 00
The Kyle Thiermann Show#276 Ayahuasca & Beat Downs - Jamie MitchellJamie Mitchell is 10x Molokai to Oahu Paddleboard World Champion, 2x ISA World SUP Distance World Champion, and a Professional Big Wave Surfer on the Big Wave Tour. If you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. All of my stuff is on Thiermann.substack.comConnect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeBrought to you by Santa Cruz Medi...2022-05-181h 24
The Kyle Thiermann Show#275 SJWs & Why Movements Fail - Hunter MaatsHunter Maats is the author of The Straight-A Conspiracy and co-host of Mixed Mental Arts with Bryan Callan.Hunter Maats is the author of The Straight-A Conspiracy and co-host of Mixed Mental Arts with Bryan Callan.Listen to Mixed Mental ArtsFollow Hunter on InstagramIf you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. All of my stu...2022-05-181h 43
The Kyle Thiermann Show#274 Kite & Paddle Board World Champs - Keahi de Aboitiz & Jamie MichellKeahi de Aboitiz is a 4x kitesurfing world champion and Patagonia surf ambassador. Jamie Mitchell is a 10x paddle-boarding world champion and big wave surfer. Follow KeahiFollow JamieListen to the Getaway DogsIf you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. All of my stuff is on Thiermann.substack.comConnect with me on I...2022-05-181h 49
The Kyle Thiermann Show#273 Ghost Nets in the Sea - Ben Kennepers (Repost)Ben Kneppers is a Co-Founder of Bureo Inc., an emerging company operating between Chile and the California focused on creating innovative solutions to ocean plastic pollution. Through the team’s initiative, ‘Net Positiva’, Bureo has created Chile’s first ever fishnet collection & recycling program. Net Positiva provides fisherman with environmentally sound disposal points, while Bureo receives highly recyclable raw materials to create innovative products that bring net positive solutions to the world. Find out more at www.bureo.coIf you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less...2022-05-181h 06
The Kyle Thiermann Show#272 Mud Wrestling w/ Shane HeathShane Heath (@SoManyPossibilities) is the founder of the coffee alternative company, Mud/Wtr.If you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. All of my stuff is on Thiermann.substack.comConnect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeBrought to you by Santa Cruz Medicinals and RPM Training.RPM Training is a Norcal based active lifestyle brand fou...2022-05-182h 02
The Kyle Thiermann Show#271 Navy SEAL / Zen Meditator - Mark DevineAt twenty-six Mark Devine graduated as Honor Man (#1-ranked trainee) of SEAL BUD/S class number 170. Mark served for nine years total on active duty and eleven as a Reserve SEAL, retiring as Commander in 2011. His leadership of teams was so effective the government tasked him with creating a nationwide mentoring program for SEAL trainees. Not only did it increase the quality of SEAL candidates, it reduced BUD/S attrition rate up to five percent.If you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds an...2022-05-181h 14
The Kyle Thiermann Show#270 Hunting, Safari, & Conservation in Africa - Peter AllisonPeter Allison is a safari guide and author of several humor books including 'Whatever You Do, Don't Run' and 'Don't Look behind You.'Buy his books hereListen to HanalaiIf you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. All of my stuff is on Thiermann.substack.comConnect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeB...2022-05-181h 21
The Kyle Thiermann Show#269 Get Rad Crew - Kyle Buthman, Matt Myers, & Austin Smith-FordKyle, Matt and Austin are some of my oldest surf buddies. Enjoy.Follow: Kyle Buthman, Matt Myers & Austin Smith-Ford.If you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. All of my stuff is on Thiermann.substack.comConnect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeBrought to you by Santa Cruz Medicinals and RPM Training.RPM Tra...2022-05-181h 20
The Kyle Thiermann Show#268 How to Stay Alive in The Wild - Jack Harrisonack Harrison is a wilderness survival skills expert, primitive arts teacher, and bow hunter.Learn about Jack Listen to Pinstripe LoveseatIf you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. All of my stuff is on Thiermann.substack.comConnect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeBrought to you by Santa Cruz Medicinals and RPM Trai...2022-05-181h 21
The Kyle Thiermann Show#267 Sex Education & Yoni Massages - Amy BaldwinAmy Baldwin is a Sex and Relationship Coach trained in both the Somatica® and Hakomi Method, Certified Sex Educator, lead educator for Uberlube, as well as co-owner of a mother-daughter owned online pleasure boutique called Pure Pleasure Shop. Amy has a passion for promoting shame-free, pleasure-focused sexuality education while emphasizing the deep emotional and energetic forces behind great sex and intimate connection, offering everything from private sessions to how-to workshops to erotic empowerment retreats.Shameless Sex PodcastListen to XiczIf you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review o...2022-05-181h 25
The Kyle Thiermann Show#266 Inside California's Prison System - Chris BuroughsAfter serving 14 years in prison, 90 days of which were in solitary confinement, Chris Buroughs is now the director of Garden 31, a group that works to localize food production in San Diego's low income neighborhoods by training new farmers with a focus on formerly incarcerated men and women as well as those suffering from substance abuse issues.Get involved at: thefarmacyinitiative.comContact Chris at: cburoughs1129@gmail.comIf you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference wh...2022-05-181h 31
The Kyle Thiermann Show#265 The Psychedelic Revolution - Rick DoblinRick Doblin, PhD, (@rickdoblin) is the founder and executive director of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS). He received his doctorate in public policy from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government, where he wrote his dissertation on the regulation of the medical uses of psychedelics and marijuana and his master’s thesis on a survey of oncologists about smoked marijuana vs. the oral THC pill in nausea control for cancer patients. maps.orgListen to Big FriendWatch listener Lucy Jane's Documentary: Surf Girls JamaicaIf you dig this podcast, would you be p...2022-05-181h 13
The Kyle Thiermann Show#264 Toolkit to Navigate Relationships - Sara RussellSara Russell (@Betheradicalway) is a Skills For Change Coach and Qi Gong instructor who helps her clients analyze behaviors, relationships, and systems to see where old habits are no longer serving them.Check out Sara's work hereIf you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. All of my stuff is on Thiermann.substack.comConnect with me on Ins...2022-05-181h 31
The Kyle Thiermann Show#263 In Defense of Anarchism - Larkin RoseLarken Rose is an anarchist and author of the book, The Most Dangerous Superstition. He was sentenced to 15 months in prison for willful failure to file income tax returns in five years in which the government alleged that his income was approximately $500,000. He was released from prison in December 2006. Rose wrote a 79-page discussion on his views, and sold a video entitled Theft by Deception.larkenrose.comIf you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I dr...2022-05-181h 58
The Kyle Thiermann Show#262 Microdosing, Sleep, & Living Stronger - Dr. Ted AchacosoDr. Ted Achacoso a polymath who has one of the highest IQs ever measured (range 186-210, among world’s top 5). He’s an internationally renowned anti-aging physician who created Health Optimization Medicine (HOMe), a clinical framework for optimizing health. He’s also a former computational neuroscientist who has had pioneering contributions to neuroscience/AI and wireless communication technology. He’s also an advanced meditator and shaman (Ancient Tibetan Bonpo Dzogchen) and psychedelic aficionado.If you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a differen...2022-05-181h 33
The Kyle Thiermann Show#261 Understanding Public Defenders - Zach SchwarzbachZach Schwarzbach is an attorney specializing in criminal defense. He worked as a Public Defender for 11 years. In 2019, Zach opened his own practice in Santa Cruz, where he has worked his entire career. He has tried dozen of cases in front of juries, representing humans from all walks of life, in all types of cases from misdemeanors to double homicides. Zach has made a career of defending the accused, and subverting state authority. Contact: zdschwarzbach@gmail.com Listen to Light The BandIf you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review o...2022-05-181h 54
The Kyle Thiermann Show#260 Mark Healey, Ben Greenfield, Chris Ryan (Repost)Ben Greenfield is a Coach, Author, Speaker, Ironman Triathlete, and host of the podcast Ben Greenfield Fitness.Mark Healey is a professional big wave surfer and spearfisherman.Chris Ryan is the author of Sex At Dawn and host of the podcast Tangentially Speaking.If you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. All of my stuff is on Thiermann.sub...2022-05-182h 11
The Kyle Thiermann Show#259 The Biggest Wave of My Life - Peter MelPeter Mel (@Peter_Mel) is the 2011 Big Wave World Champion and the 2013 Mavericks Invitational Surfing Champion. He is also a broadcaster for the World Surf League.If you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. All of my stuff is on Thiermann.substack.comConnect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeBrought to you by Santa Cruz Medicinals and RPM...2022-05-181h 34
The Kyle Thiermann Show#258 Surfline Senior Photographer - Jeremiah KleinJeremiah Klein (@miahklein) is the senior staff photographer at Surfline and creator and innovator for Vissla surf apparel brand.If you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. All of my stuff is on Thiermann.substack.comConnect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeBrought to you by Santa Cruz Medicinals and RPM Training.RPM Training is a N...2022-05-181h 22
The Kyle Thiermann Show#257 Pro Snowboarders - Elena Hight & Taylor GodberElena Hight (@elenahight) is the first snowboarder, male or female, to land a double backside alley-oop rodeo at the Winter X Games. She went on to attend two Winter Olympics and recently released her own film, Blank CanvasTaylor Godber (@taylorgodber) is a professional snowboarder and master chef from Canada.If you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. All of my...2022-05-181h 14
The Kyle Thiermann Show#256 Sex, Heroin, & Comedy - Molly SMolly S. (@mollyscreentime) is a comedian from Santa Cruz, CA.If you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. All of my stuff is on Thiermann.substack.comConnect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeBrought to you by Santa Cruz Medicinals and RPM Training.RPM Training is a Norcal based active lifestyle brand founded on the ide...2022-05-181h 55
The Kyle Thiermann Show#255 Mavericks Legend - Grant WashburnGrant Washburn is one of the leading spokesman for the wave Mavericks. It is widely known that Washburn has put in more time at Mavericks than anyone. He was a finalist in the Contest in 2004, 2006, and 2008.Listen to the Getaway DogsIf you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show.Check out my writing at thiermann.substack.comJoin ou...2022-05-181h 54
The Kyle Thiermann Show#244 Wipeout of the Year Winner - Wilem BanksWilem Banks (@WilemBanks) is a professional surfer from Santa Cruz, CA. If you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show.Check out my writing at thiermann.substack.comBrought to you by the Nell Newman Foundation, Santa Cruz Medicinals, and RPM Training.The Nell Newman Foundation is dedicated to humanitarian, scientific and environmental action that foster a resilient and res...2022-05-181h 17
The Kyle Thiermann Show#242 Songs For Surfboards - Dane Anderson & Malachi BoyceDane Anderson (@danishanderson) is a professional surfer form Carmel, CA. Malachai Boyce (@routeonesurfboards) is a surfboard shaper from Carmel, CA. Music by Kut U UpIf you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. All of my stuff is on Thiermann.substack.comConnect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeBrought to you by Santa Cruz Medicinals and...2022-05-171h 46
The Kyle Thiermann Show#241 On Taking Psychedelics with My BrotherIf you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. All of my stuff is on Thiermann.substack.comConnect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeBrought to you by Santa Cruz Medicinals and RPM Training.RPM Training is a Norcal based active lifestyle brand founded on the idea that legit, purposeful functional training is the foundation of a truly ful...2022-05-1713 min
The Kyle Thiermann Show#240 The People's Journalist - Matt Taibbi (Repost)Matt Taibbi ( is an American author, journalist, and podcaster. He has reported on finance, media, politics, and sports. He is a contributing editor for Rolling Stone, author of several books, co-host of Useful Idiots, and publisher of a newsletter on Substack.Follow Matt TaibbiIf you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. All of my stuff is on Thiermann.substack.com2022-05-171h 25
The Kyle Thiermann Show#204 Why You Should Interview Your Dad - Eric ThiermannBefore founding IMPACT in the late ’70’s, Eric earned an MFA from UCLA in motion pictures and taught film writing and production at the Art Center College of Design. Eric has traveled to more than 40 countries producing documentary, narrative, VR, promotional, and advocacy video content. He scored an Oscar nomination in 1984 for the doc short “In the Nuclear Shadow” and was DP on the Oscar-winning short doc “Women – for America, for the World” (1987). Support Chris' DIive Vis Kickstarter Listen to West of Malbay People talk about this episode here...2020-03-111h 57
The Kyle Thiermann Show#1 Check With Kyle - Travel Guide To MoroccoEver wanted to know the best spots to surf in Morocco? How about useful words or the correct way to eat bread in a tagine? In this special episode of Check With Kyle, I'll give you all of that and more. People talk about this episode here Sign up for the weekly email Buy me a coffee on Patreon Here's my Instagram And Twitter The Motherfucker Awards Contact: info@kyle.surf 2020-01-3121 min
The Kyle Thiermann Show#186 From Psychedelics To Cell-Based Meats - Kyle KingsburyKyle Kingsbury is a retired American professional mixed martial artist. A professional competitor from 2006-2014, Kingsbury also formerly competed for King of the Cage and was a cast member of Spike TV's The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir. He is now the Director of Human Optimization at Onnit. Follow Kyle Kingsbury on Instagram Listen to the Great Apes Sign up for the weekly email Buy me a coffee on Patreon Follow me on Instagram The...2019-10-181h 53
The Kyle Thiermann Show#171 Roadtrip through Mexico w/ Kyle Buthman & Cliff KaponoKyle Buthman is an Award Winning filmmaker from Santa Cruz, CA. As a lifelong surfer, his experience growing up in and around the water has greatly influenced his work, resulting in a unique eye for detail and a knack for capturing life in motion. Over the years, Kyle has honed his talent to expand beyond the surf world. Through his production company Buthman Media, Kyle offers services in all of your production needs, He works exclusively with state of the art equipment and shoots in stunning Ultra High Definition. Previous clients include: Vans, UFC, Vice and Patagonia. If you a...2019-06-271h 12
The Kyle Thiermann Show#160 - My Summer Travel KitCheck all of the products here: https://www.kyle.surf/podcast/2019/4/25/160-my-summer-travel-kit Music: https://getawaydogsmusic.com/ Buy me a coffee on Patreon Follow me on Instagram Box of Goodies The Motherfucker Awards Contact: info@kyle.surf Mud Water SC Medicinals Use the code KYLE10 to get 10% off everything at SC Medicinals. Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe2019-04-2627 min
The Kyle Thiermann Show#156 Chris Ryan Ph.D - The Motherfucker AwardsFollow Chris on Instagram Buy me a coffee on Patreon Kyle's Instagram kyle.surf Contact: Info@kyle.surf Mud Water SC Medicinals Use the code KYLE10 to get 10% off everything at SC Medicinals. Christopher and his work have been featured just about everywhere, including: MSNBC, Fox News, CNN, NPR, The New York Times, The Times of London, Playboy, The Washington Post, Time, Newsweek, The Atlantic, Outside, El Pais, La Vanguardia, Salon, Seed, and Big Think. A featured speaker f...2019-03-191h 42
The Kyle Thiermann Show#155 Edible Kelp - Ian O'Hollaren & Tyler FoxIan O'Hollaren is the founder of Seaquoia Wild Seaweeds. Tyler Fox is a professional surfer and founder of Santa Cruz Waves Magazine. Follow Ian on Instagram Follow Tyler on Instagram Buy me a coffee on Patreon Kyle's Instagram Box of goodies The Motherfucker Awards Contact: Info@kyle.surf Mud Water SC Medicinals Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe2019-03-141h 31
The Kyle Thiermann Show#153 How To Save A Wave - Nik Strong-CvetichNik Strong-Cvetich is the Director of Save The Waves, global nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting coastal resources through a unique combination of protected areas, economics and direct action. Follow Save The Waves on Instagram Music: https://soundcloud.com/oppo-6/3-foot-tires-and-rising Buy me a coffee on Patreon Here's my Instagram Box of Goodies kyle.surf/boxofgoodies Get a laugh at motherfuckerawards.com/ Contact: Info@kyle.surf MUD WTR https://www.mudwtr.com/ SC MEDICINALS: Use the code KYLE...2019-03-061h 07
The Kyle Thiermann Show#152 Shane Dorian & Mark HealeyShane Dorian and Mark Healey are professional big wave surfers from Hawaii. This podcast was recorded around a campfire while on a hunting trip. Episode #127 with Simon Rex Follow Shane on Instagram Follow Mark on Instagram Follow Kyle on Instagram Buy me a coffee on Patreon Box of Goodies kyle.surf/boxofgoodies Get a laugh at motherfuckerawards.com/ Contact: Info@kyle.surf MUD WTR https://www.mudwtr.com/ SC MEDICINALS htt...2019-02-261h 05
The Kyle Thiermann Show#151 Santa Cruz Comedian - Shwa SmithShwa Smith is a comedian from Santa Cruz, CA and glass blower. Episode 61 with Duncan Trussell Follow Shwa on Instagram Follow Kyle on Instagram Buy me a coffee on Patreon Box of Goodies kyle.surf/boxofgoodies Get a laugh at motherfuckerawards.com/ Contact: Info@kyle.surf MUD WTR SC MEDICINALS: Use the code KYLE10 Get full access to Reporting by Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe2019-02-211h 42
The Kyle Thiermann Show#150 One Arm, Zero Fucks - Jeff DenholmIn 1993, Jeff Denholm was working as a fisherman when he lost his right arm to a trawler’s driveshaft off the coast of Alaska. After surviving the 21-hour trip to the nearest hospital and the subsequent amputation, he set about designing a prosthesis that would enable him to continue surfing. Denholm has since created similar prosthetic arms for skiing and mountain biking, and he now works as a surf and paddleboard ambassador for Patagonia. Follow Jeff on Instagram Follow Kyle on Instagram Buy me a coffee on Patre...2019-02-151h 16
The Kyle Thiermann Show#149 On A Maui Deer Hunt with Jake MuiseJake Muise is a professional hunter and the Co-Founder of Maui Nui Venison. Follow Maui Nui Venison on Instagram https://www.mauinuivenison.com/ Music: We Are, Psilosapiens Follow Kyle on Instagram Buy me a coffee on Patreon Box of Goodies kyle.surf/boxofgoodies Get a laugh at motherfuckerawards.com/ Contact: Info@kyle.surf MUD WTR SC MEDICINALS Get full access to Kyle Thier...2019-02-091h 45
The Kyle Thiermann Show#148 Sex, Relationships & Intimacy - Shems HeartwellShems Heartwell is a guide and facilitator who specializes in personal and relational empowerment. His work goes to the core of what is needed for embodied transformation by integrating the physical, mental, sexual, emotional, and spiritual. https://shemsheartwell.com/ Music: Three Foot Tires & Rising, By Oppo Follow Kyle on Instagram Buy me a coffee on Patreon Box of Goodies Get a laugh at motherfuckerawards.com/ Contact: Info@kyle.surf Get fu...2019-02-071h 44
The Kyle Thiermann Show#147 Santa Cruz Medicinals Founder - Brendan RuhBrenden Ruh is the founder of Santa Cruz Medicinals and is the dude who told me to start this podcast. Follow SC Medicinals on Instagram Follow Kyle on Instagram Buy me a coffee on Patreon Box of Goodies Get a laugh at motherfuckerawards.com/ Contact: Info@kyle.surf MUD WTR SC MEDICINALS Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe2019-01-311h 40
The Kyle Thiermann Show#146 Chris Ryan & The Yes MenMike Bonanno from The Yes Men raises awareness about social and political issues through comedy. To date, the duo have produced three films: The Yes Men (2003), The Yes Men Fix the World (2009)[1] and The Yes Men Are Revolting (2014). Chris Ryan is the author of Sex at Dawn and host of the podcast Tangentially Speaking. Follow Kyle on Instagram Buy me a coffee on Patreon Box of Goodies Get a laugh at motherfuckerawards.com/ Contact: Info@kyle.sur...2019-01-261h 21
The Kyle Thiermann Show#145 The Blame Game - If A Tragedy Occurs In Big-Wave Surfing, Who’s At Fault?A short story. Connect with me on Instagram Buy me a coffee on Patreon Check out my book club on kyle.surf/boxofgoodies Get a laugh at motherfuckerawards.com/ Contact: Info@kyle.surf Adventure Sports Network Mud Water SC Medicinals Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe2019-01-2218 min
The Kyle Thiermann Show#144 Comedian - Leo FlowersLeo Flowers is an LA based stand-up comedian and host of the podcast Before You Kill Yourself. Follow Leo on Instagram The Motherfucker Awards Buy me a coffee on Patreon Kyle's Instagram Get a gift box at kyle.surf Mud Water SC Medicinals Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe2019-01-171h 44
The Kyle Thiermann Show#143 Rip Curl Team Manager - Matt MyersMatt Myers is a former pro surfer and current Rip Curl Team and Events Manager. Follow Matt on Instagram Episode #60 Cliff Koponno Buy me a coffee on Patreon Kyle's Instagram Check out my book club on kyle.surf The Motherfucker Awards Contact: Info@kyle.surf Mud Water SC Medicinals Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscrib2019-01-091h 16
The Kyle Thiermann Show#142 Pro Surfer - Kai Lenny (w/ Jeff Clark)Kai Lenny is a professional surfer from Hawaii. Jeff Clark discovered Mavericks. Follow Kai Lenny on Instagram Follow Jeff Clark on Instagram Buy me a coffee on Patreon Kyle's Instagram Check out my book club on kyle.surf The Motherfucker Awards Contact: Info@kyle.surf Mud Water SC Medicinals Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe2018-12-251h 27
The Kyle Thiermann Show#141 The Outlaw Ocean - Ian UrbinaIan Urbina is an investigative reporter based in Washington. His most recent series, The Outlaw Ocean, chronicles a diversity of crimes offshore, including the killing of stowaways, sea slavery, intentional dumping, illegal fishing, the stealing of ships, gun running, stranding of crews, and murder with impunity. He has reported from Africa, Asia, Europe, South America and the Middle East, much of that time spent on fishing ships. Connect with Ian on Twitter Kyle's Instagram Contact: Info@kyle.surf Music: Light The Band Mud Water SC M...2018-12-221h 19
The Kyle Thiermann Show#139 Rolling Stone - Matt TaibbiMatt Taibbi is a writer for Rolling Stone who has reported on politics, media, finance, and sports. Taibbi has authored several books, including of Insane Clown President, The Divide, Griftopia, and The Great Derangement. Follow Matt on Twitter Buy me a coffee on Patreon My Instagram Check out my book club on kyle.surf The Motherfucker Awards Contact: Info@kyle.surf Music: Dirt Nasty Get full access to Kyle Th...2018-12-061h 24
The Kyle Thiermann Show#137 The Gangster Gardener - Ron FinleyRon Finley is a proponent of urban gardening and is known for giving a TED talk on gangster gardening that has been seen by over 3 million people. Get tickets to The Motherfucker Awards Follow Ron on Instagram http://ronfinley.com/ Music: Sourgrass Look at my pretty pictures on Instagram Buy me a coffee on Patreon Check out my book club on kyle.surf Contact: Info@kyle.surf ...2018-11-281h 00
The Kyle Thiermann Show#136 Wildlife Toxicologist - Myra FinleksteinMyra Finkelstein’s research focuses on human impacts to wildlife with an emphasis on contaminant-induced effects. Donate to Myra's research here. Stalk me on Instagram Buy me a coffee on Patreon Check out my book club on kyle.surf Get tickets to The Motherfucker Awards Contact: Info@kyle.surf Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe2018-11-251h 03
The Kyle Thiermann Show#134 Professional Longboarder - Kassia MeadorKassia Meador is a professional longboarder from Los Angeles, CA. Follow Kassia on Instagram Music: Great Apes Connect with me on Instagram Buy me a coffee on Patreon Check out my book club on kyle.surf Get tickets to The Motherfucker Awards Contact: Info@kyle.surf Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe2018-11-151h 22
The Kyle Thiermann Show#133 Understanding Plastic Pollution - Stiv WilsonStiv is a waste and plastic pollution expert who frequently asked to speak on Solutions to the vexing inefficiencies in the materials economy all over the world. He’s created and led several campaigns to victory: from plastic bags bans, to plastic microbeads, to plastic water bottles at the state, national and international level. He’s sailed over 35,000 nautical miles to four of the five oceanic ‘garbage patches,’ documenting and communicating maritime plastic pollution firsthand. Follow Story of Stuff on Instagram Music: Sourgrass Connect with me on Instagram...2018-11-091h 15
The Kyle Thiermann Show#107 Onnit - Kyle KingsburyKyle Kingsbury is a retired American professional mixed martial artist. A professional competitor from 2006-2014, Kingsbury also formerly competed for King of the Cage and was a cast member of Spike TV's The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir. He is now the Director of Human Optimization at Onnit. Follow Kyle Kingsbury on Instagram Follow me on Instagram Pinstripe Loveseat Band Buy me a coffee on Patreon Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe2018-05-201h 11
The Kyle Thiermann Show#85 Documentary Filmmaker - Toby ThiermannToby Thierman (@TheTobes) has been traveling the world with a camera for over 15 years searching for the perfect frames and images. His adventures have brought him from Steven Spielberg sets to Cambodian mine fields. A passionate storyteller and director, Toby brings a keen sense of story and composition to every project. The competitive edge of his work draws from daring camera work, vibrant connection to audience and accolades for ongoing innovation. http://www.lensfirefilms.com/ Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe2018-02-021h 04