Shows
The Insiders' PodcastBack With A Bang. News On Slater, Stab & More!Episode 158 - Back With A Bang. News On Slater, Stab & More!We had a couple of weeks off, visiting the Quiksilver Festival, surfing a lot and in Darren's case, working like a mad man! This doesn't mean we have been missing out on anything at all! Did you catch the Stab In The Dark teaser that was live for half a day? Have you copped some of the Stab High madness? JJF dropping the surfing of the year, Tosh Tudor releasing another mental edit and more! Tune in to hear about insider stories fr...
2025-10-1238 minThe Insiders' PodcastDid Fiji Flop? Our Honest Review Of The WSL Finals Day.Episode 155 - Did Fiji Flop? Our Honest Review Of The WSL Finals Day. What did you think of the WSL Finals day at Fiji? Overhyped? Better than before? Glad to see it gone, you tell us... and we will tell you. Listen in and hear our thoughts on the build up, hype, commentators, the waves, the surfers and more! We review the day alongside the final 5's years in general. Molly was clearly surfer of the year, but who let us down. A surfer called Spursy, can you guess who? On top...
2025-09-0339 minThe Insiders' PodcastT-AH-HO-PU-OO - A Flash Episode Our Predictions & PreviewEpisode 151 - T-AH-HO-PU-OO - A Flash Episode Our Predictions & PreviewIts pumping, we are a day or two late in publishing this because its pumping in Europe as well as Tahiti so you can not blame us, but we still have the end of the party to be excited for! During round 1 we spoke, gave our predictions on who will take out the event and what we think the waves will be like for the rest of the time too. Breaking down what we think will happen, if Filipe will paddle over the le...
2025-08-0925 minThe Insiders' PodcastSPECIAL GUEST - The Man Responsible For The Best Edit In Years.Episode 149 - SPECIAL GUEST - The Man Responsible For The Best Edit In Years. You heard that right, this edit is a MUST see, what edit you ask? Friction Of Perception by Liam O'Brien.We are stoked and super lucky to have the chance to share a yarn with Liam. Darren held a chat and spoke a lot about this edit. The speed, style, waves and reckless abandon all adds up to what we are calling this best edit in years. If Ethan dropped this edit, it would be spoken about non stop.
2025-07-2840 minThe Insiders' PodcastThe Best Comp Of The Year Is BACK! Our J-Bay PreviewEpisode 147 - The Best Comp Of The Year Is BACK! Our J-Bay PreviewMissing from last year, our favourite event of the year is back. If anyone ever wants to send us there to do on the ground reporting and commentary we are willing and happy to do so! For now we will stick to our podcast from home. In this episode we discuss previous stand out performances from the likes of Matt Wilko and Julian Wilson, along with who we think will make moves this year! Darren gives us a forecast update to...
2025-07-0839 minThe Insiders' PodcastSummer Surfs, Favourite Wetsuits, WSL Talk & More!Episode 142 - Summer Surfs, Favourite Wetsuits, WSL Talk & More! Classic episode! We talk about ourselves, our latest surf exploits, what wetsuits and boards we are riding and more! Along with this, we chat about the upcoming WSL event at Trestles, making our predictions for wild card, dark horse picks as well as event favourites and why. You can also catch why Darren is jealous of Cavemen, our latest Kook or Core and much more! Plus, we confess we both have a favourite wetsuit: Shout out to the Mercury wetsuit from Quiksilver. ...
2025-06-0639 minThe Insiders' PodcastEurope Lost A Legend - Our Tribute To Timo.Episode 140 - Europe Lost A Legend - Our Tribute To Timo. Europe, and the world took a heavy hit when Timo Jarvinen sadly past away last week. An icon, a trial blazer and an amazing human! Darren tells us some classic yarns and pays tribute to a great human, with his lost being felt across the planet. Along side this, we do talk Margies, make up predicts and give our fantasy teams too! Check it out, share and enjoy. Follow us at @the_insiders_podcast - Link In Bio
2025-05-1937 minThe Insiders' PodcastTHE GOAT JOINS US! We Talk Surfboards, Shaping, Style Plus Burleigh Predictions & Bells Wrap.Episode 137 - THE GOAT JOINS US! We Talk Surfboards, Shaping, Style Plus Burleigh Predictions & Bells Wrap. Yes, you read that right, the underground GOAT is on The Insider's, FINALLY! Mr Mark Phipps chats with Matt & Darren! Do you want to her the story behind the Maid-Length that rivals the Hypto Krypto? The Magic One Bad Egg? Well listen in.Alongside this, we talk to Mark about how he ended up in France, his relationship with Jeremy Flores, shaping for icons of the surf world and about how he is working with his son to...
2025-05-021h 33The Insiders' PodcastStyle Masters New Edits - Torren Martyn, Jai Glindeman & More!Episode 136 - Style Masters New Edits - Torren Martyn, Jai Glindeman & More!We are back again! Yes we talk about the results in El Salvador and how Darren predicted both men's and women's winners. Hows that Assorted Surf Picks? But more importantly we talk about the latest new edit from Torren Martyn and Jai Glindeman. Jai has dropped Free Flow, a STAB Edit Of The Year entry and unreal film. Real waves, core surfing and unrivalled style in and out of the water. A must watch. The section from Cloudbreak is off...
2025-04-1639 minThe Insiders' PodcastStories Of Sumatra, Sunshine Coast and Snapper!Episode 134 - Stories Of Sumatra, Sunshine Coast and Snapper! An episode that touches on stories from the recent trips we have been on. Matt brings up his thoughts on a particular wave that you can find in Sumatra, while Darren brings us classic stories and new stories from his recent trip back home to the Sunshine Coast! We do also talk about the WSL event at El Salvador and the early round action, so you can get the low down on that too! More huge episode to come so subscribe, share and...
2025-04-1139 minThe Insiders' PodcastCyclone Alfred, Natural Selection, Board Talk & More!Episode 132 - Cyclone Alfred, Natural Selection, Board Talk & More! Darren is in the heart of it, positioned in North Queensland he has been surfing his balls off with the Cyclone Already swell and is now bunkered down! We chat boards, PU to EPS, the best mid lengths, why travelling with boards is worth it and more!Alongside this we breakdown the Natural Selection Surf event. We are fans, yes tweaks can be made but overall it was fun to watch and we would like to see more! Did you watch it? Wha...
2025-03-0739 minThe Insiders' PodcastCaity Is The Queen & Italo Rules The Roost - Abu Dhabi ReviewEpisode 130 - Caity Is The Queen & Italo Rules The Roost - Abu Dhabi ReviewHere it is, The Insiders' review of all that went down in the Desert. From stylish round house cutties to huge airs. Darren and Matt break down what they loved and didn't like so much from the pool. Al Cleland's 80's style antics, Rio's run, commentary pro's and con's and how the person in charge of the WSL schedule of dates should be fined or fired. What did you think of the event in all? Better the Lem...
2025-02-1839 minThe Insiders' PodcastLa Nord + Pipe + The Best Wave Caught By An Englishman In Hawaii?!Episode 128 - La Nord + Pipe + The Best Wave Caught By An Englishman In Hawaii?! A jam packed episode. The WSL is BACK with a bang in the end, Rip Curl's La Nord Challenge runs and Darren caught a BOMB and talking about catching life changing waves, we chat about the wave Lukas Skinner caught at Off The Wall on the same day 10's where dropping at Pipe. Without giving away too much, we are frothing to have some real waves to talk about. Who are the stand out performers in Hawaii, in and out...
2025-02-101h 12The Insiders' PodcastWhat Is Coming To The UK? Plus STAB's Very Best and Very WORST! // SPECIAL GUESTEpisode 127 - Special Guest What Is Coming To The UK? Plus STAB's Very Best and Very WORST!Another special guest for you on this one! This is a double up episode. In the first half you get to hear Darren and Matt's thoughts on Pipe, the surf world's latest and greatest releases and our very own surf stories! Another edition to Kook or Core too - If you got an ex-pro's board and it still has the stickers, do you keep them or rip them off?! Tell us! After this... We hav...
2025-02-021h 12The Insiders' PodcastThe Best Surf Film Maker On The Planet Join Us - SPECIAL GUESTEpisode 123 - The Best Surf Film Maker On The Planet Join Us - SPECIAL GUESTThe start of this podcast is all about what has been going on in the surf world. We wax lyrical about a new clip called “Riding The Sardine Run” which features @adinmasencamp , @micahmargieson , @sophiebell919 , @frankieoberholzer & a very small @harleyingleby showing.This is something different but EXCELLENT - We highly recommend this. @kalecadam is declared as Matt’s new favourite surfer, check this guy out! After this - You will hear Darren talk to Nick Pollet. Nick is one o...
2024-12-2458 minThe Insiders' PodcastSPECIAL GUEST - Is Joel Still Eating Pies Now He Is On The World Tour? Answers Inside.Episode 120 - SPECIAL GUET - Is Joel Still Eating Pies Now He Is On The World Tour? Answers Inside. A pleasure and honour to welcome Joel Vaughan to The Insiders. A surfer Darren and Matt have had a keen eye on for years now!Without spoiling to much, Joel chats to us about his trips to Europe over the years, what he is most excited for when taking on the worlds best next year and how he is approaching becoming a Championship Tour surfers. We are expecting HUGE things from Joel and will be...
2024-11-171h 15The Insiders' PodcastBoard's Snapping, Surf Mission Stories & Grom's Sending ItEpisode 118 - Board's Snapping, Surf Mission Stories & Grom's Sending It This is a classic episode. Classic yarns from Darren and Matt about recent surf, what we have been watching to get us pumped and a big shout out to a few groups of surfers! Here about the recent trip that Surf Solutions and his merry troop of grooms recently embarked on. Staying with the lord of La Nord himself, learning from the master. Matt details paddling out in the biggest surf he has ever faced, what boards he has been riding and more! ...
2024-10-2839 minThe Insiders' PodcastWe Speak To A World Tour Star... PLUS A Quiksilver Festival InsightEpisode 116 - We Speak To A World Tour Star... PLUS A Quiksilver Festival Insight Both Darren and Matt found themselves on the ground in Hoosegow while the Quiksilver Festival was in town. A huge contract from last year, where we had 25 degree heat and pumping waves daily, this year rain and wind took over and very small onshore conditions ruined the surf. This does not stop the fun, from amazing film premiere's from Kael Walsh & Milla Coco Brown to a big Quiksilver Mercury party kept the thoughts off bad waves. Hear what we hav...
2024-10-051h 11The Insiders' PodcastYou Heard It Here First! Our Predictions For the WSL Finals Day.Episode 114 - You Heard It Here First! Our Predictions For the WSL Finals Day.Likely to run on Friday, looking at Surfline, we are heading back to Lower Trestles for the WSL Final's Day. Love it or hate it, it's happening. Yes we all know Matt has a much better format that the WSL should listen to and adopt but they choose not too, so we live with this situation. Looking at a 3-4ft swell, Darren and Matt run a heat by heat prediction for to decide who will be the 2024 WSL Wo...
2024-09-0239 minThe Insiders' PodcastThe Most Unique Review Of The Cloudbreak Event EVER!Episode 113 - The Most Unique Review Of The Cloudbreak Event EVER! Yes, other podcasts will be breaking down the WSL event at Cloudbreak in detail, so do we, but we focus on the important parts. Scores, post heat interviews, boards and other essential points, all picked up by the eagle eyes of Darren and Matt! Alongside this, we chat about Soli Bailey's UNBELIEVABLE edit called Conehead. If you haven't you need to cop that square in the mice pies right now! Further to this we address some pressing matters in the surf...
2024-08-2840 minThe Insiders' PodcastUNBEATABLE GIVEAWAY + Reviews On What To Watch!Episode 105 - UNBEATABLE GIVEAWAY + Reviews On What To Watch!We are here for you! Thank you to the legends at DB Journey we have been give the chance to giveaway some world class product. An amazing single board bag and the unrivalled Essentials Roll Top Surf Bag! How to win - Listen to the latest podcast episode...Or:Follow Us. Tag 3 Friends In The Post.Share This Post To Your Story! Simple as that! While you do that, check out the latest episode where we talk...
2024-06-1939 minThe Insiders' PodcastWhat Surf Edits You Need To Watch Right Now.Episode 94 - What Surf Edits You Need To Watch Right Now.This is a classic, back to the roots episode. Both Darren and Matt have been blessed with a solid run of swell, so we talk surfs, boards we are using, what wetsuits we love and what surf clips we are watching to get amped to surf. Harry Byrant's Motel Hell is a mind blower & Album Surf's latest short edit, called Currents, has Matt struggling to explain just how good the surfing and filming is! Listen through the episode for a new, super fu...
2024-03-1237 minThe Insiders' PodcastSPECIAL GUEST - An Import To Ireland That Is Well & Truly At Home Now.Episode 92 - SPECIAL GUEST - An Import To Ireland That Is Well & Truly At Home Now.Darren & Matt sit down and chat to Noah Lane, an Australian who has moved across the pond and now calls Ireland home.A tube hound, heavy water, big wave pioneer, Noah chats to us about boards, waves, relationships and life! It was inspiring to get such an open, and pulled back approach to surfing and life from Noah, simplicity is beauty and that is truer then ever in this chat. Along with this, we do talk about F...
2024-02-221h 10The Insiders' PodcastThe Positive Power Good Surf Can Have.Episode 88 - The Positive Power Good Surf Can Have. Fresh off ranting last episode, after a gut full of pumping waves for both Matt & Darren, the mood has changed. Positivity is flowing thanks to out surf tanks being topped right up.The WSL season is kinda close so we speak about some early predictions, along with this we talk surfing clips that have popped up this week and more content from the world of surfing. We speak about recent surf sessions we have had, and also tune in to hear reviews on the ne...
2024-01-1738 minThe Insiders' PodcastOur Special Guest Is A Champion Of River, Static & Ocean Surfing.Episode 86 - Our Special Guest Is A Champion Of River, Static & Ocean Surfing.This was a SUPER fun episode to make and listening back, this might be one of the best chats we have had.Joined by Janina Zeitler, Matt & Darren talk all things riding waves, not just surfing. Listen in to hear how Janina tells us about how growing up on the outskirts of Munich, one film inspired her to take up surfing and then she went from River, to Static Pool to Ocean, and reaching a high level in all three. W...
2024-01-031h 04The Insiders' PodcastFrom Pipe To Tahiti, We Cover All The Big Things + HUGE Special Guest!Episode 85 - From Pipe To Tahiti, We Cover All The Big Things + HUGE Special Guest!Our Christmas Eve edition is a CRACKER! Firstly we touch on all the goings on in Tahiti, discussing the controversy surround the new judging tower and what it all means! After that we obviously talk about the final day of the Vans Pipe Masters and our stand outs from the event, what we loved and didn't love about the event and that one Harry Byrant wave that was mind melting! Following this into some more chat and...
2023-12-241h 17The Insiders' PodcastThe Start Of Pipe Season Is Here.Episode 84 - The Start Of Pipe Season Is Here.This is a little flash episode, nothing too heavy for you punters, unlike the waves on offer at Pipe on day 1 of this years Vans Pipe Masters event. We break down our live thoughts on the Pipe event, which we are not sure is even a comp and maybe needs to be renamed to show this... who knows. Along with this, it was a big week for consuming surf content, so Matt & Darren go over what they are rating, talking about Torren Martyn's latest of...
2023-12-1939 minThe Insiders' PodcastTelephone Calls With A Surfing Legend - Who's The Special Guest?Episode 81 - Telephone Calls With A Surfing Legend - Who's The Special Guest?Darren was a little way into a catch up call with his friend and surfing all star Roby D'amico, they where talking all things surfing so Darren hit the record button and this is the result.A chat about Italian waves, Roby's surfing, what is coming up for him and previous experiences that he has faced!Known as Italy's greatest surfing export, other than Leo, Roby is a high level surfer who does incredible things for surfing in Italy as...
2023-11-0757 minThe Insiders' PodcastWorld Surfing Update. What Is Happening In The World?Episode 80 - World Surfing Update. What Is Happening In The World?We are back, both coming from unusual locations to record this for YOU! We talk all things surfing. With the lack of WSL action and controversy, we can focus on more important things!Hear about Darren's travels to a classic surf spot and his trips on travelling. Catch up with the actions from the GB cup surf event and then tune in for our breakdown of STAB's latest work, from articles to the new S.U.R.F series too. Last but n...
2023-11-0146 minThe Insiders' PodcastLook Who Is Back On The Insiders'! SPECIAL GUEST!Episode 79 - Look Who Is Back On The Insiders'! SPECIAL GUEST!One of the best, most fun chats we have had and we had it with a very special guest, our good friend Mr Kale Brock is BACK!Darren, Kale and Matt talk all things France at this time of year. We speak with Kale about the last year in his life, since we last spoke, how his start to France has been like this year, line up behaviour and more!Kale speaks to us about how waves and surf sessions and even...
2023-10-1540 minThe Insiders' PodcastExclusive - The Officially Unofficial Review Of The Quiksilver FestivalEpisode 78 - Exclusive - The Officially Unofficial Review Of The Quiksilver FestivalFrom the sand, Matt & Darren review this year's best surf comp as it happened in front of our very eyes. The very first Quiksilver festival saw French royalty Jeremy Flores invite one of the best line ups, to come and feast on the world class beach breaks found here in South West France. World renowned surfers like Noa Deane, Mikey Wright, Clay Marco, Mason Ho, Al Cleland Jnr, Keal Walsh, Coco Ho, Sierra Kerr, Josh Kerr, Shane & Jackson Dorian, Laura Enever, Di...
2023-10-0638 minThe Insiders' PodcastPicking The Bones Out Of The Ripcurl WSL Finals Day, An Insiders Review.Episode 75 - Picking The Bones Out Of The Ripcurl WSL Finals Day, An Insiders Review. Is it fair? Is it right? Is it the best wave? Is it truthful? Probably not but it was undeniably fun and gripping.No one saw Ethan going that well with his injury, it felt like a lot of people almost forgot how good Filipe is. Caroline stepped up when no other did and ripped too!The judges where on point all day so the result was left without question, the commentary on the other hand, SHITHOUSE is a...
2023-09-1235 minThe Insiders' PodcastBirthday Waves At La Nord.Episode 74 - Birthday Waves At La Nord.A week or so ago, Darren had a Birthday, and he was gifted the gift we all would want, waves at his favourite spot.For Darren that means scoring La Nord, and doing so in the sun on his Birthday will be hard to top.Hear directly from the man himself about the waves and scoring.Along with this Matt speaks about his 3 board travel quiver which includes an Asym Album, a new Phipps Yo and a dream Morning Of The Earth. C...
2023-08-3139 minThe Insiders' PodcastRate The WSL's Year? Hear Our Thoughts.Episode 73 - Rate The WSL's Year? Hear Our Thoughts.What have you made of the WSL this year? A lack of waves of size, a heap of grovelling, E Lo getting sacked and Fat Pip not taking off at even small chopes!Matt & Darren chat all things WSL. The final 5, thoughts on the Tahiti event and more! Also, you hear what and how is right when it comes to surf skates and wave pools! Do not miss out!Listen in, subscribe and enjoy!Follow us at @the_insiders_podcast...
2023-08-2538 minThe Insiders' PodcastThe End Of The Season Is Closing In, Will Chopes Fire?!Episode 72 - The End Of The Season Is Closing In, Will Chopes Fire?!This episode breaks down what the end of the season for the WSL will look like. Darren & Matt break down the picks for who might come out triumphant at Tahiti. Will the GOAT go out with a bang? Do you think the top 5 will have a shake up, on either women's or men's side?The cursed forecast looks like it might strike again which plays into our picks too!Don't miss out on some VITAL Do's and Don'ts t...
2023-08-0934 minThe Insiders' PodcastInside The Mind Of A Surfboard Shaper - SPECIAL GUESTEpisode 69 - Inside The Mind Of A Surfboard Shaper - SPECIAL GUESTSurfboard shapers are a special kind of human. The knowledge and understanding they have is extraordinary, how they perceive surfing, the lines and board draws, the flow and all other aspects is unique.None come more unique than head shaper of Fourth Surfboards, Luke Hart. One of the best in Europe if not the world. Luke is mad about surfboards. He is meticulous but importantly open minded and keen to continuously learn.Matt chats with Luke about his boards, his team...
2023-07-2058 minThe Insiders' PodcastIs J-Bay Able To Rescue The WSL For 2023.Episode 68 - Is J-Bay Able To Rescue The WSL For 2023.A quick-fire episode where we talk the latest news, a must watch edit from Shaun Manners and also a tribute to the great Mikala Jones.Our favourite WSL tour spot is upon us. Yes, we love Pipeline and Chopes, but there is something special about when the tour hits J-Bay. Matt & Darren make their bold predictions for the women and men at the latest tour spot, what surprise surfers may do well and even who may struggle. Would anyone love a Jordy Vs M...
2023-07-1236 minThe Insiders' PodcastSpending 90 Minutes With Maurice Cole & Special Guest - Pro Junior Champ Tim ElterEpisode 65 - Spending 90 Minutes With Maurice Cole & Special Guest - Pro Junior Champ Tim ElterWhat's on this week?! Hear how Matt had the luck and chance to spend 90 minutes in a car with Maurice Cole. Talking all things boards, fins, theories & surf stories for the ages!Also, Matt drops some Insider knowledge on something Maurice is working on to be released soon to!After this, Darren is joined by Tim Elter.Tim is unreal. His knowledge, outlook, attitude and surfing are all world class. Listen to Ti...
2023-06-1858 minThe Insiders' PodcastChlorine Clarity & Did The Queen Ever Get Barrelled?Episode 63 - Chlorine Clarity & Did The Queen Ever Get Barrelled? Following the highly anticipated Surf Ranch in the Desert, the boys discuss and digress. With drama, high impact surfing and even higher impact social media posts! The highly successful new format was a delight, but the final day was hit with an unforeseen storm that has taken all the attention. We talk safety surfing, risk taking and how progression should be the forefront of the pool conversation but isn't, yet! We would also like to categorically denounce all use of verbal and written vio...
2023-05-3138 minThe Insiders' PodcastWETSUITS GIVEAWAY & Team Germany's Coach Talks All Things Surfing.Episode 62 - WETSUITS GIVEAWAY & Team Germany's Coach Talks All Things Professional Surfing.First things first, thanks to the amazing Vissla Wetsuits, we have the chance to giveaway an amazing Vissla 7 Seas Wetsuits - Head To The Insiders Podcast On Instagram for all the details. Once you have entered the competition, listen to Darren & Matt chat with their latest special guest. This time The Insiders are joined by the head coach of Surfing Germany to chat about the upcoming ISA games, as well as his journey and experience being one of France's first professional surfers too.
2023-05-291h 15The Insiders' PodcastEpisode 60 - Should The WSL Have An Age Limit?Episode 60 - Should The WSL Have An Age Limit? Tune into the latest episode where Darren & Matt discuss the fall out from the snapper event, where the home town guys faultered and the athletes who missed the cut lit up. Darren drops a bold claim, which we dive deep into... Do you think the WSL should protecct athletes and have an age limit? Let us know!Stay till the end for the do's and dont's - These are classics! Please enjoy, share and download! Follow us at @the_insiders_podc...
2023-05-1836 minThe Insiders' PodcastEpisode 59 - Insider Information On The Shaping World - SPECIAL GUEST Christiaan BradleyEpisode 59 - Insider Information On The Shaping World - SPECIAL GUEST Christiaan BradleyWe are stoked to be joined by world class shaper and all-round top bloke, Christiaan Bradley!Speaking about his recent board entry in to STAB's Stab In The Dark series. Hear us chat with Bradley about the time scales on the project, all the things he had to combat to get his board entered, shaping with COVID and more!We also chat about the surfboard shaping world in gerenal, the role of ghost shapers and more!Check this...
2023-05-1538 minThe Insiders' PodcastEpisode 58 – Is the best comp of the year back?Episode 58 – Is the best comp of the year back? Snapper has been fully lighting up for what seems forever, so the WSL have come to town to bring in a flat spell, or maybe not!?On this latest chat, we pick our dark horses and discuss who we think we do well, so these are likely to flop now!Along with this, we chat a bit about the first episode of STAB’s latest Stab In the Dark with Italo Ferreira. The Pyzel looked very good, and a ghost shaper maybe shames his maste...
2023-05-121h 04The Insiders' PodcastEpisode 57 – Medina’s Margies Masterclass & More!Episode 57 – Medina’s Margies Masterclass & More! We all expected JJF to flare and he did, but a lot of people slept on Gabriel… The final was mental and some of the early rounds where the best waves we have seen this year from the WSL.Darren and Matt discuss it all!Along with all the WSL talk from Margaret River, we predict our top 5 picks for the end of the year, based on the standing right now!Find out what new products have us excited! We drop some details on wetsuits and acc...
2023-05-0539 minThe Insiders' PodcastEpisode 56 - Is it every okay to be of those SurfSkate people?!Episode 56 - Is it every okay to be of those SurfSkate people?!Take 56 for The Insiders.Talking about who we stay surf ready when out of the water. From work outs, yoga, foundation training to even using a SurfSkate… yes we said it!Here Matt & Daz break down what they do and what they have learnt over the years.Along with that we have some insider news from Team GB’s trip to stay at Pure Surf Camps, where Darren has been rubbing shoulders with the UK’s elite!Lastly...
2023-05-0136 minThe Insiders' PodcastEpisode 55 - Pro Tips On What To Eat Before You Surf.Episode 55 - Pro Tips On What To Eat Before You Surf.Announcement, the pro's are Matt & Darren... take the advice with a pinch of salt. In this epiosde we break down the next WSL stop, Margaret River. Making our picks for Surfival, Fantasy teams and just in general too. Then we dive into what we eat, before and after a surf and why! Tips on coffee can be found too!Lastly we finish with some key do's and donts!Please enjoy & share.Follow us at @the_insiders_po...
2023-04-2251 minThe Insiders' PodcastEpisode 54 - Bells Backlash And Top Wave Pool Tips!Episode 54 - Bells Backlash And Top Wave Pool Tips! The longest running surf event, the iconic Bells Beach venue welcomed back the WSL and although the weather and waves didn’t follow the script this event kicked up some controversial event and some incredible surfing. The main take away, every goofy footer in the world wants to surf like Occy and every regular foot wants to be Tom Curren. Along with this, Matt drops some VERY helpful wave pool tips, and Darren gives you do’s and don’t’s that will save you. ...
2023-04-1538 minThe Insiders' PodcastEpisode 53 - The Most Wanted Surfer In The World!Episode 53 - The Most Wanted Surfer In The World! You've all seen it, you must of, but Darren and Matt break down the shocking and vile video going viral right now, where you see a surfer attacked by the worldest biggest kook. Evreyone from the GOAT, the Fanning and the rest have piped up on this, so now its our turn.Also stay for disater storied from both Insiders too!Share, download and enjoy! Follow us at @the_insiders_podcast - Link In Bio
2023-04-0739 minThe Insiders' PodcastEpisode 52 - Darren's Windows Get Waxed! A Must Listen!Episode 52 - Darren's Windows Get Waxed! A Must Listen.Hear one of Darren's most crazy stories yet, and this time it isnt him doing the crazy things! This one will blow your mind.We also talk up the next WSL event at Bells Beach, we make our picks for Surfival League and who we think will win and name some dark horses to look out for too! Last but no means least, we talk about the local sessions we have had ourselves and some great do's and dont's to learn from!E...
2023-04-0159 minThe Insiders' PodcastEpisode 51 - Surf Trip Stories From The Insiders'.Episode 51 - Surf Trip Stories From The Insiders'.During this episode you will get to hear more about the recent trips both Darren and Matt have been on. Darren went back to his Motherland, whereas Matt took a team of surfers on a trip to Portugal.Hear about all the events from the trips, where we stayed, the boards we rode and where we surfed.Also we chat about recent swells in France, where Jay Phipps and his grom mates have been flaring. A small chat about the Portugal event and s...
2023-03-2557 minThe Insiders' PodcastEpisode 50 - What Does A Caity Simmer's Fan Look Like?Episode 50 - What Does A Caity Simmer's Fan Look Like?We are back, after a short break, due to both Darren & Matt being on surf trips, The Insiders' are back!This is a quick blast episode covering the latest WSL event in Peniche, Portugal.We run through the biggest winners and losers in this event and discuss the best and worst action. Keep with us for some great do's & donts too.Coming soon, a full review on both surf trips too!Please share, like and subscribe. ...
2023-03-1635 minThe Insiders' PodcastEpisode 49 - Worst Winter For How Long? Our Review On Hawaii.Episode 49 - Worst Winter For How Long? Our Review On Hawaii.The WSL do good and bad things. They come under a lot of fire from most people but when Hui turns against you and skunks you for your premo comp at Pipeline, its hard to swallow.Sunset had its ups and downs and lit up for the round of 32 and finals day which made it a pretty sick comp.Matt & Darren give their thoughts on this, along with some chats about new boards too! Check out the episode, share and s...
2023-02-2356 minThe Insiders' PodcastEpisode 48 - Our Most Core Guest To Date!Episode 48 - Our Most Core Guest To Date!Legend, North Shore Lifeguard, Big Wave Charger And All Round Great Human... Dave Wassel joins The Insdiers'.Matt was lucky enough to have time to chat to Dave. Discussing the recent Pipe event, along with the Da Hui Backdoor shootout and also the Eddie. Dave brings a unique angle that highlights the incredible work the lifeguards on the North Shore do, day in day out.Dave also talks us though one of the most iconic rides ever at Cloudbreak with a great Inside story on...
2023-02-1733 minThe Insiders' PodcastEpisode 47 - Laurie Phipps Will Inspire You!Episode 47 - Laurie Phipps Will Inspire You! You have probably spent the last week being uninspired by the awful WSL event at Pipe, which we will review once its over, and maybe even the awful new rules they are dropping too... well allow The Insiders' to fix that.Darren and Matt sat down with Laurie Phipps, a special human to talk surfing, competiting and growing up with the greatest of all time as her dad! Check out Lauries amazing story, what her plans for the next year are and some great stories of su...
2023-02-0739 minThe Insiders' PodcastEpisode 46 - Pipeline Is Back... Who Cares?Episode 46 - Pipeline Is Back... Who Cares? Well in fact, we do, a little. Join us as we discuss the return of the WSL for the 2023 season and the event at Pipeline. We make our dark horse picks and who we are choosing for Surfival too!Also, we state the surfers who we are "supporting" for the 2023 season! Along with this, we speak on some mad new WSL rules, like forcing the surfers to wear Apple watches! Let us know your thoughts on this.Lastly, stay for some news on...
2023-01-3054 minThe Insiders' PodcastEpisode 45 - The Eddie Went & Da Hui Demolition.Episode 45 - The Eddie Went & Da Hui Demolition.Hawaii is giving us our fix for surf action right now. Darren has been sending it in France but then tuning into surfers going HAM at Waimea Bay. They saying is "The Bay Calls The Day" and boy did they day get called. It was 20ft at a minimum and sets built all day.Action was a plently, hear Darren And Matt pick out there best bits of the action.Along with this, the Da Hui Shoot out was wild and winner annouced a...
2023-01-2656 minThe Insiders' PodcastEpisode 44 - Mind Melting Vlogs & Bone Breaking Barrels.Episode 44 - Mind Melting Vlogs & Bone Breaking Barrels.The Insiders' are back again. Waves are firing everywhere we looking, from Hawaii, to Cali, Portugal to some mystery break hundreds of miles off the coast!Listen to Darren & Matt chat about the best Vlogs, competitions, Instagram clips and everything else too! Stay until the end for a NEW Dazza's disasters and some controversial do' and don'ts!At this point we also want to say, we discuss the injuries to Kala Grace and Billy Kemper, who we have heard are both recovering well a...
2023-01-2159 minThe Insiders' PodcastEpisode 43 - Let The Games Begin. Surfival League 2023 Is Here.Episode 43 - Let The Games Begin. Surfival League 2023 Is Here.Join Matt & Darren in talking to the man behind the best WSL fantasy game you can play. Taylor is the creator and founder of this genius league and has jumped onto a call with us to chat about his surfing, the ins and outs of Surfival and how you can win £5000 and 3 Panda Surfboards!Listen to us talk about some early predictions for certain events coming in 2023, what will your pick strategy be and how will you overcome the Colapinto Curse!We hope y...
2023-01-1146 minThe Insiders' PodcastEpisode 42 - 2022 In Review. The Best And Worst Of 2022.Episode 42 - 2022 In Review. The Best And Worst Of 2022.Join us for a conversation about the year of 2022 in review. We pick our most influential surfers, woman and men along with the best boards, competitions, films, clips and events of 2022.At this time, we also want to thank all our listeners and all the guests who have joined us up to this point. The Insider's will be pushing to get bigger and bring you more fun and special guests this year and onward. Special shout out to Jackson Baker, Matt Parker, Josh Kerr, N...
2023-01-051h 15The Insiders' PodcastEpisode 41 - The Sunshine Coast Superstar Joins The Insiders'.Episode 41 - The Sunshine Coast Superstar Joins The Insiders'.The Perfect Special Guest To Start 2023!? Sophie McCulloch was incredibly generous with her time and joined Matt & Darren for a discussion, to chat all things surfing and also how she studied and crushed a uni degree while competing at the highest level of surfing.Womens surfing is more exciting than any other aspect of surfing right now, if you ask us, and Sophie's clutch qualification story was sa exciting as anything in 2022! Now ready to take on the world in 2023 Sophie chats about her freesurfing, what...
2023-01-0154 minThe Insiders' PodcastEpisode 40 - Special Guest. France's Newest World Tour Star.Episode 40 - Special Guest. France's Newest World Tour Star.After a good few years chasing a spot on the WSL Championship Tour, 2022 was the year Max cracked the code and made his dreams come true. On Episode 40, The Insiders' Chat To Maxime Huscenot. We dive into his life on and off tour, what its like surfing shark infested waters as your local and his 2023 plans and goals.Please enjoy, share and download. Also huge thanks to Max for joining us! Follow us at @the_insiders_podcast - Link In Bio
2022-12-3049 minThe Insiders' PodcastEpisode 39 - Special Guest. LOB Joins The Insiders'Episode 39 - Special Guest. LOB Joins The Insiders'The Insiders where graced by the presence of Liam O'Brien. Check out this episode where we take the injury that ruled him out of his first WSL full season, how he battled to requalify again, what boards he rides, how he balanced surfing with academic ambitions and much more too.Liam brings a refreshing outlook on training, prepping for competitions, going head-to-head with the world's best and more.We hope you love this and please enjoy, share and subscribe. Follow us at @the_i...
2022-12-241h 07The Insiders' PodcastEpisode 38 - FLASH REVIEW - Vans Pipe Masters 2022.Episode 38 - FLASH REVIEW - Vans Pipe Masters 2022.Join us to speak about the good and bad of the brand new Vans Pipe Masters comp.With a new format, new scoring and new out look on competition, you will always have teething issues along with stand out highs.This competition has low, highs, never seen befores and more! Listen to Matt & Darren share their thoughts and opinions!Please share, download and enjoy. Follow us at @the_insiders_podcast - Link In...
2022-12-2032 minThe Insiders' PodcastEpisode 37 - Let's Talk New SurfboardsEpisode 37 - Let's Talk New SurfboardsEvery surfer knows the feeling of getting a new surfboard, and how that is something hard to beat... well this week, both Insider's, Darren & Matt have picked up new sticks.Listen to the podcast to hear what we have managed to get under our feet and our thoughts on them!Along with this, we talk the up coming Pipe Masters presented by Vans, we predict the final heats for the mens and womens and pick winners too!Lastly, check out this week's Do's & Dont's for...
2022-12-1541 minThe Insiders' PodcastEpisode 36 - The Aussie Battler Comes Good & JJF Wins AgainEpisode 36 - The Aussie Battler Comes Good & JJF Wins Again Competition returns to Hawaii and once again JJF finds himself on the top of the tree, but was his win over powered by Sophie Mcculloch's cluth performance to win the event and clinch a spot on the WSL CT next year? We also chat our first thoughts on the other new qualifiers for next year.Finished with some strong tips and tricks in the Do's & Dont's section!Enjoy, please subscribe and share!Follow us at @the_insiders_podcast - Li...
2022-12-0848 minThe Insiders' PodcastEpisode 35 - A 51 Year Old Man Charging La Nord.Episode 35 - A 51-Year-Old Man Charging La Nord.We are back again, this time we talk surfing but also Football and even the English Monastery! Hear all about the upcoming WSL Challenger Series Event in Hawaii, see if you agree with our picks to win and qualify too. We also discuss Red Bull's new No Contest Episode which are fantastic! Last but not least, Darren talks about his time competing in the La Nord Challange this weekend which is mad!Please subscribe and listen! Foll...
2022-11-3048 minThe Insiders' PodcastEpisode 34 - SPECIAL GUEST. The Style Lord, Victor Bernardo.Episode 34 - SPECIAL GUEST. The Style Lord, Victor Bernardo.We are back with another special guest. This time we have been joined by Album Surfboards team rider, style lord and underrated shredder, Victor Bernardo.VB's dream like surfing is awe inspiring with his style and performance on Albums crafts lighting up waves all over the world.We chat with Victor about his recent travels around the world, his current quiver of boards and what the future has in store for him too!The fact that Victor chatted with us in his...
2022-11-1752 minThe Insiders' PodcastEpisode 33 - Nathan Florence Is Taking Over Europe.Episode 33 - Nathan Florence Is Taking Over Europe.Another evening chat between The Insiders has resulted in a podcast that discussed just how all time Nathan Florence is as a surfer and a human. We also discuss how Darren has been taking on some HUGE waves in France. Matt got to surf with UK legend Alan Stokes and we also talk about Stab High.Last but not least, some very important Do's And Donts are closing this weeks episode.We hope you love it, please share and subscribe.
2022-11-1048 minThe Insiders' PodcastEpisode 32 - Is Torren Martyn Under Paid?!Episode 32 - Is Torren Martyn Under Paid?!Discussed on this episode, we hate to say it, but we told you so... Leo Fioravanti is no longer a Quiksilver rider. What is next for the Italian?We also ramble on about Stab & Red Bull's latest No Contest episode and bring you some hilarious Do's & Dont's!Please download, subscribe and share!Follow us at @the_insiders_podcast - Link In Bio
2022-10-2736 minThe Insiders' PodcastEpisode 31 - WE AE BACK! The Surf World Is Alive.Episode 31 - WE AE BACK! The Surf World Is Alive.Listen right to the last second for a BIG piece of Insider knowledge.We are back on the podcast. After the disappointment of the WSL finals both of us needed to have a break. Now we can get our head around it and bring you a break down of Trestles, along with thoughts on the latest edits and clips.Check out the latest episode and please subscribe and share.Follow us at @the_insiders_podcast - Link In Bio
2022-10-1838 minThe Insiders' PodcastEpisode 30 - Trestles TalkEpisode 30 - Trestles TalkFlash episode where we break down the WSL year before finals day and make our calls on how the day will go down.Subscribe and download to enjoy!Follow us at @the_insiders_podcast - Link In Bio
2022-09-0835 minThe Insiders' PodcastEpisode 29 - The Kale Brock StoryEpisode 29 - The Kale Brock StoryWow. Firstly Kale is an all time bloke. The reason I started this with wow, is due to how blown away we were with his approach, outlook and in depth knowledge and views on not only the surf world but the overall way to live a fruitful exitance.Myself and Darren get to quiz Kale on how his story started, what has changed on the way and where he wants to take his budding success story too. Big things will come to Kale purely based on his determination and...
2022-09-011h 05The Insiders' PodcastEpisode 28 - The CS Surfer Who Saved The PodcastEpisode 28 - The CS Surfer Who Saved The PodcastHit by a disastrous technical failure, the recording from Monday that Matt & Darren had recorded corrupted and was written off. In our hour of need up stepped Mr Logan Nicol, not only one of the UK's best surfers, but all round legend and great guy.Matt & Logan chat Tahati, the WSL Finals and some amazing stories of confessions and Do's and Dont's!We hope you enjoy this. Please subscribe, share and download. Follow us at @the_insiders_podcast - Link I...
2022-08-171h 27The Insiders' PodcastEpisode 27 - Will Professional Surfing Comps Ever Return To France?!Episode 27 - Will Professional Surfing Comps Ever Return To France?!This is where we get our name, The Insiders', due to Inside knowledge. Check out the latest episode for an insider's take on why the WSL canned the challenger series event that was due to take place later this year on the banks of Hossegor.Darren also has a mid-sized rant about the coverage of the US Open and why there was no heats to view on day one. A shorter episode this week but we do cover some recommendations on a...
2022-08-0333 minThe Insiders' PodcastEpisode 26 - Tips For When Surfing In Warmer Waters.Episode 26 - Tips For When Surfing In Warmer Waters.Hear all about Matt's first ever wetsuit-less surfs on his latest trip to France.The two Insiders' surf together on French beach breaks and take over the line up.Also, we chat and round the insanely good J-Bay competition and make predictions for Chopes!Last but not least we give a run down on the latest and best surf edits out at the moment...Subscribe, download, share and enjoy!Follow us at @the_insiders_podcast - Link In...
2022-07-3046 minThe Insiders' PodcastEpisode 25 - Are Surfers Athletes, Or Not?!Episode 25 - Are Surfers Athletes, Or Not?!We are back. It has been a crazy busy two weeks in the surf world but also for us here at the Insiders'. With marriages, honeymoons and the start of the summer season we had to wait to record this episode, sorry!Do not panic, we have not missed a trick. Hear our thoughts on the best things to hit us during the break. We highly recommend STAB Highway California as well as the Lost Tapes series that follows the GOAT. Alongside this, we cover all t...
2022-07-1442 minThe Insiders' PodcastEpisode 24 - The Cola Bros & El Salvador ChatEpisode 24 - The Cola Bros & El Salvador ChatAnother cracker of an episode for you all. Mid European heatwave Darren & Matt chat about the recently released DNA film, from Griffin & Crosby Colapinto, which is one off the sickest surf films to hit the internet for a while. Treat yourself and check it out.Along with this, we recorded midway through the El Salvador WSL event and we make our predictions and comment on the early days of the comp. Lastly, we hit you with some most know Do's & Dont's. Educate yourself through our m...
2022-06-1942 minThe Insiders' PodcastEpisode 23 - Does JJF Even Need To Compete?!Episode 23 - Does JJF Even Need To Compete?!Episode 23 is here and we have a guest joining us, a local legend comes to join The Insider's to discuss most things WSL and the recent G Land comp along with the up and coming El Salvador event too.Other discussions on how JJF has once again injured himself and why and whether he needs to compete? Also, we bring you some top class Do's and Dont's.Enjoy - Subscribe - ShareFollow us at @the_insiders_podcast...
2022-06-1155 minThe Insiders' PodcastEpisode 22 - Could One Of These Surfboards Change Your Life?Episode 22 - Could One Of These Surfboards Change Your Life?The surfing world had a little sleepy time for a week or so, but we are hear to help.Discussing a little bit of the G Land opening round but mainly chatting about other things surf that happen to us normal people.The main event is us talking about the Classic Twin fin design and how it can help your surfing. We go over the most common misconceptions made when picking and sizing a board of this ilk and how you can pick a...
2022-06-0743 minThe Insiders' PodcastEpisode 21 - Who Is Better? Craig Anderson Or Rob Machado?!Episode 21 - Who Is Better? Craig Anderson Or Rob Machado?!The latest FORMER edit caught our attention this week, so we cast our eyes over it and break down our best parts.Also, what music would we want to make a surf edit too, Darren's answer will shock everyone!Along with our take on the worlds best free surfing, we discuss the upcoming WSL event at G-Land with some insider tips from a man who has spent a lot of time out there!Enjoy and please subscribe.
2022-05-2544 minThe Insiders' PodcastEpisode 20 - What Is Going On In The Surf World?!Episode 20 - What Is Going On In The Surf World?! This episode we dive into what has been happening in the world of surf lately.It has been a competition heavy few weeks and now Darren has recovered from the dreaded COVID, we where able to get his thoughts and views on the Snapper Event, what will go down at G Land and also we review the WSL's latest series, Make Or Break.Make Or Break is the World Surf League's iteration of the Netflix hit Drive To Survive. Episode 1 let them down but t...
2022-05-1350 minThe Insiders' PodcastEpisode 19 - A Last Minute Guest Saves The DayEpisode 19 - A Last Minute Guest Saves The DayWe all have had to miss events, work or something due to the dreaded Covid virus. This was Darren's turn.Last minute and only with one host we called upon Joel of Surf Solutions fame to help!Joel jumped on and gave amazing insights to the regional qualifying series, which he has been involved in heavily, along with his thoughts and takes on Margaret River, the cut and the first Challenger series event at Snapper. Thanks to Joel we have another ripper f...
2022-05-071h 01The Insiders' PodcastEpisode 18 - Two Drunk Aussies & An EnglishmanEpisode 18 - Two Drunk Aussies & An EnglishmanThe return of one of the worlds best high performance surfboard shapers, Christiaan Bradley! Mr Broadbridge took it upon himself to cook CB dinner and get him a little loose lipped by lacing him with Red Wine. We question Mr Bradley on all things shortboards, Kelly Slater, Leo Fioravanti & much more. Will he return to STAB for Stab In The Dark?! Watch this space.Enjoy as this is hands down the funniest surf podcast out there!
2022-05-011h 03The Insiders' PodcastEpisode 17 - Who's making it? Margies & Mid Year Cut In The SpotlightOnly yesterday it felt like we were celebrating the GOAT taking out Pipe, and now we are almost half way through the stops on tour and the mid year cut looms.This episode we dive into our predictions for the Margaret River stop, who will and wont make the cut and also our end of year top 5 guesses. Whether the cut is a good or bad thing it has chin's waging and pressure building. Tell us your thoughts on he cut and who you think will be in the top 5 come the end of...
2022-04-2651 minThe Insiders' PodcastEpisode 16 - Is The WSL Imploding & JJF Was Right All Along.The last week or so the surf world has come alive, especially in the WSL. How important he is, Mr. Logan. We’ve heard a bunch from different surf observers how gushingly impressed they were with Elo and his reply to the rioting left wing of the WSL field. Well, the insiders will give you our opinion very soon. I’ve been more impressed by Grade 2 teachers on whether the kids can have extra crayons or not. Good to see the most unfashionable surfer on planet earth is doing something for his coin. Mayb...
2022-04-2445 minThe Insiders' PodcastEpisode 15 - The Opinion Episode. A Chat About Surfing.The latest from The Insiders'. No plan was set, no brief was given, we just sat down and had a chat about surfing. Opinion's on Bells, conspiracies about the GOAT, our thoughts on who is going to be the next grom to take over, will it be Jai Glindeman, Joel Vaughan or Kauli Vaast? Who do you think?Another week of Do's & Dont's too!Subscribe and enjoy. Follow us at @the_insiders_podcast - Link In Bio
2022-04-1452 minThe Insiders' PodcastEpisode 14 - A Legend Returns & Weird WildcardsEpisode 14 - A Legend Returns & Weird WildcardsGet our take on the latest news from the surf world.Bells is around the corner, we make our Surfvival League picks along with discussing the choice to grant Mick Fanning & Mickey Wright wildcards for the event. We also discuss the topic of how STAB are taking over the world day by day.Last but not least, some controversial Do's and Dont's for you to breakdown too.Enjoy and Subscribe.Follow us at @the_insiders_podcast - Link In Bio
2022-04-0539 minThe Insiders' PodcastEpisode 13 - Video Killed The Surf MagazineVideo Killed The Surf MagazineWe are back again and this time we are reviewing some of the recent surf edits to hit the internet.Ripcurl's Juice, that stars Mick Fanning, Crosby Colapinto and Connor Coffin, while they road trip the west coast of the US. Kael Walsh dropped his edit "Idiot Box" and this is a game changer. We also discuss STAB's latest Drive Thru & a late entry by Ollie Henry too!Enjoy & Subscribe. Follow us at @the_insiders_podcast - Link In Bio
2022-03-2749 minThe Insiders' PodcastEpisode 12 - The Hawaiian Pilgrimage, Darren Returns From The North Shore!The Hawaiian pilgrimage. The dream trip that, at the same time as necessary as it can be fraught with problems. Costly, dangerous, crowded and a long way from home. Worth it you may ask yourself year after year. The Insiders' will give you an up-to-date opinion on the North Shore following Darren's recent voyage. To go or not to go has always been the question. Just ask EddyFollow us at @the_insiders_podcast - Link In Bio
2022-03-1958 minThe Insiders' PodcastEpisode 11 - Talking To Josh Kerr & Nathaniel Tummon Of Album Australia!Talking To Josh Kerr & Nathaniel Tummon Of Album Australia!Missing one half of The Insiders', Matt got to chat with and get inside the minds and thoughts of Josh Kerr ( Are you kidding me?!) & Nathaniel Tummon.Nathaniel is the shaper behind Album Australia and we get his thoughts and views on shaping for some of the best free surfers in the world.Josh breaks down his current quiver, what boards he loves, how he picks what board to surf now and even admits some tour regrets!Live now, link in our...
2022-03-1353 minThe Insiders' PodcastEpisode 10 - Jack Freestone Joins The Insiders'You cannot be serious?! Jack Freestone Joins The Insiders'You read that right, Jack Freestone, theee Jack Freestone joined Matt & Darren for a chat. Discussing Jack's surfing epiphany, his new Album Quiver, how he is finding life on the North Shore and more.We can't thank Jack enough for his time and we hope you love this as much as we did making it. Follow us at @the_insiders_podcast - Link In Bio
2022-03-0333 minThe Insiders' PodcastEpisode 9 - A Master Shaper Talks Master ShapingAnother special guest... Yes, indeed and this week we have one of the greatest surfboard shapers and all-round great guys on! Christiaan Bradley. We spent the evening going over episode one of STAB's double blind surfboard test, the famous Stab In The Dark and this year it stars Jack Robinson.Having Christiaan talk us through the boards on episode one and what the shapers would have been going through is a truly eye-opening insight!We will be doing a Podcast on every episode released over the next few weeks.Download and e...
2022-02-2740 minThe Insiders' PodcastEpisode 8 - Wildcard Winner & A Costa Rican ChampionSunset beach. Big bowls. No pity. The GOAT and Femme GOAT were sent back to the Farmhouse. Big blue walls shot a wildcard straight to the and a first time Costa Rican WSL event winner is your new world number 1. Lend us your ears and we will give you, our tongues. This is The Insiders' Breakdown of the Second WSL event of the 2022 season, Sunset Beach. Follow us at @the_insiders_podcast - Link In Bio
2022-02-2447 minThe Insiders' PodcastEpisode 7 - Album Surfboards SpecialA Special Guest Again.In the world of shaping, Matt Parker has been creating world class surfboards for a long time now. His take on alternative craft that has cracked the asymmetrical and symmetrical board design and taken this to new levels.In this Episode Matt (One half of The Insiders') chats to Matt Parker. Chatting about Albums new edit Art Foam. Going over the GOAT's pipe win. How Matt manages his insane demand for his boards, his team of riders, which includes Josh Kerr, Jack Freestone & Asher Pacey. We also go into some secret b...
2022-02-191h 22The Insiders' PodcastEpisode 6 - SPECIAL GUEST ALERT & Sunset Picks.SPECIAL GUEST ALERT. For some the wobbly right. For others, the field of dreams. Sunset beach, a canvas for power surfing and technical aquatic genius’s. The Insiders give you their predictions in this special episode. One such power surfer of who we hold in massive esteem is Jackson Baker. The Newcastle rookie on the world tour gives us his insights and reflections on his 2022 debut in Hawaii. From the balcony of his beachfront accommodation in front of pipe no less. Join us for a great inside read to the 7-mile miracleFollow us at @the...
2022-02-121h 02The Insiders' PodcastEpisode 5 - A Queen Arises & All Hail The GOATJoin us at the Insiders for the Pipeline goat festival. The most watched surf competition in the Tibetan goat herding community ever seen. Primary due to their favourite son evading chandeliers, footnote rookie queen gets her first pipe wedding dress. Matt & Darren rip into the heats, scores, highs and lows. No one is safe.Follow us at @the_insiders_podcast - Link In Bio
2022-02-091h 08The Insiders' PodcastEpisode 4 - Mid-Length Must Haves & Darren's Disaster.The mid-length, or not too long not too short is fast becoming the new norm in our world of surfing. Perhaps it's a simple case of enlightenment. That we aren't buying into a world that doesn't belong to us anymore. That we don't identify with highly athletic teenagers half our age selling us a dream that isn't ours. In this episode of The Insiders, we will embrace and discuss our passion and insights into this marvellous new surfing fashion accessory. To mid or not to mid ? That is the real question.This week's conversation mentions so big...
2022-02-0550 minThe Insiders' PodcastEpisode 3 - Paying Respect To The Pipeline & Trestles TragedyIn Episode 3 of The Insiders, we discuss the mecca of all surf spots seen by the film crew of John Florence. In his latest offering, FORM, JJF pays homage to the location that has groomed his legacy. A festival of local royalty riding the Banzai. Also, we let out our collective disappointment at the decision of the WSL to against use Upper Trestles as the spot for the 2022 final series. It was the easy and logical choice for them to go with a consistent performance wave in downtown California. Yet is our future destined to be bland. Do we...
2022-01-3045 minThe Insiders' PodcastEpisode 2 - Medina Melt Show Or Mental Health Break Through?!In our 24/7 image consumption of our peers and heroes we sometimes forget to appreciate they are just humans. Humans have as much capacity for sadness as ecstasy. Surfing’s primal mate this week decided to give himself a break. Funky cold Medina is perhaps just a character of the past. Can or does Gabby want this career anymore? We delve into to our thoughts on this unsurprisingly predictable road taken by a champion. Spilt milk or too much too soon?Follow us at @the_insiders_podcast - Link In Bio
2022-01-2619 minThe Insiders' PodcastEpisode 1 - Pipe Line Picks And Who We Are.Episode 1 of The Insiders Podcast takes us to the coliseum of surfing; The Banzai Pipeline. Where gladiators from Gerry Lopez to Moana Wong have put their bodies on the line. The WSL (World Surf League) tour 2022 kicks off there on 29th Jan. Here are Matt & Darren's take on the outcome.We hope you enjoy. For any questions or comments please find us at the_insiders_podcast on Instagram. Follow us at @the_insiders_podcast - Link In Bio
2022-01-221h 20