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AIN'T THAT SWELL

Aintthatswell surf radio
Surfing
Australia
Surf Culture
Indonesia
World Surf League
Stab High
Yago Dora
Cloudbreak
Mental Health
Sustainability
Australian Surfing
Fiji
Women's Surfing
Construction
Competitive Surfing
Bali
Climate Change
Griffin Colapinto
Challenger Series
Plastic Waste

Award winning degeneracy...since 2013. UTFS!

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Crossing the tideline Special Part 3: Tiger Sharks... Friend or foe?

The word “shark” is often used to describe a broad range of species, but that can overlook some significant differences.

Great whites, bull sharks and tiger sharks have differe... more

Sun Bum, the official cun care of the Swellians Presents... A Chat with Jaleesa Vincent and Luka Luka Raubenheimer about their new film Vampires Surf: A cult classic in the making starring Jelly Bean, Caity Simmers and Frankie Harrer as blood sucking... more

Jon Pyzel is a Hawaiian Master Craftsman most famous for being Johnny John Floz Floz's lifelong shaper, but behind making the formula one surfboards that have done some of the most sublime surfing on this planet, there is also dedication to deliverin... more

Burch is Back with a Crossing the Tideline three-part Spesh on Shark Species. This is part 2 focussing on Bulls.

The word “shark” is often used to describe a broad range of species, but that can overlook some significant differences.

Great white... more

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Recent Guests

Sean O'Dowd
Editor, Surfing World
Surfing World
Episode: ATS Grand Final Edition: Smiv & Deadly on League’s Best Surfers, Mick Fanning’s Holy Scriptures, El Niño’s Backwards Blow Job, and why Underground Corelords Score the Sweetest Frangipani!
Mark Healy
Professional surfer, big-wave pioneer, and spearfisher
Surfer, Explorer
Episode: Core Lords: Mark Healey on Cleaning Toilets and Stealing Food From Vacation Rentals with His Mum to Immortal Hero of the Big Wave and Spearfishing Underground
Chris Mater
CEO of Surfing Super League
Surfing Super League
Episode: Surfing Super League Update: Less than 18 months from the Season 1 Opener CEO Chris Mater Shares the Latest News from Australia's Newest Team Sport
Lyndie Irons
Wife/partner of Andy Irons; long-time surfer
Independent/Surfer
Episode: Cosmic Apricots from the Billabong A.I. Collection Launch with Parko, Occy, JS and Lyndie Irons!
Jason Stevenson
Shaper and board designer for AI era
Shaping/Board Industry
Episode: Cosmic Apricots from the Billabong A.I. Collection Launch with Parko, Occy, JS and Lyndie Irons!
Dr. Paul Butcher
Principal Research Scientist with NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development; leading expert in marine shark research and management
NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPI&RD)
Episode: Crossing the Tideline Special Part 1: Knowing Great White Sharks with Dr Paul Butcher
Talon Clemow
Filmmaker; curator of Stern Fever focusing on Shipstern's history
Self
Episode: Core Lords: Talon Clemow’s Cinematic CONEtacular, STERN FEVER, Goes Deep on Shipsterns Folklore, Bust Ups Between Core Lords, Grom Rasta’s Mind Boggling 1997 Shippies Slab Clinic, Laurie Towner Showing up AI, and the Great Mystic Shippies Shaman Andrew Campbell
Greg Webber
Mad scientist shaper, discussed as a potential future guest
Episode: Blitzed: World Title Chaos as Tops Seeds Get Demo’d in Trestles Slop!
Makana Pang
Surfer with North Shore Oahu lineage
Independent/Surfing community
Episode: Cosmic Apricots: Makana Pang on Keeping Pace with Best Mate, Barron Mamiya, Making A Living Off Conquering Fear and Mondo Cones, His Chopes Death Slab, DJ’ing at Barron’s Pipe Masters Victory Party

Host

Smivy
Host of Ain't That Swell; provides analysis and commentary

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 2k ratings
  • Helping us all

    Thanks boys for allowing us to hear about great people are working thanklessly for Aussies

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mattynickname
    Australiaa year ago
  • Bring it on…..

    What about an interview with your wife and Mother? It would be interesting to hear about their lives and careers as we heard from your Dad Alfie.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Flick#
    Australiaa year ago
  • Jed & Dead-ly

    Fantastic podcast, overall, and the brothers’ show The Hold Down is really fun, also. Been a listener for years (ex-pat in the U.S. from Warriewood) and one of the better aspects is they’re not beholden to the WSL, so it’s “pure, tour nerdism, core lords,” live shows and some important, albeit usually devastating, world news stuff as well, five stars.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Surf2Die4
    United Statesa year ago
  • up. the

    swellians

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ppfftt*
    United Statesa year ago
  • Too Bad

    Used to love the pod until old Smivvy went down the dark web politico rabbit hole and got the plot twisted. Damn shame, I’ll miss the poddy!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    CanadaSurf
    Canada2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Some critics feel the hosts' banter can polarize or alienate casual listeners.
Guests provide credible, tour-level insights and personal resilience stories.
The show blends humor with thoughtful takes on governance, sponsorship, and media.
Listeners praise deep interviews and live shows with authentic core surf culture.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#93
Australia/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#160
New Zealand/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#207
Indonesia/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#240
South Africa/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#250
Mexico/Sports

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Surfing Super League Update: Less than 18 months from the Season 1 Opener CEO Chris Mater Shares the Latest News from Australia's Newest Team Sport
Q: What are you up against in terms of other sports going on in summer?
The main competitors are cricket and tennis, but the league plans to differentiate itself with a focused afternoon time slot, unique team branding, and a new format that emphasizes action and matchups.
Core Lords: Mark Healey on Cleaning Toilets and Stealing Food From Vacation Rentals with His Mum to Immortal Hero of the Big Wave and Spearfishing Underground
Q: How has Healy balanced risk, longevity, and life off the water?
Healy emphasizes staying curious, maintaining physical readiness with practical, non-gym activities, prioritizing local food and self-reliance, and building strong partnerships for safety and longevity in demanding environments.
Core Lords: Mark Healey on Cleaning Toilets and Stealing Food From Vacation Rentals with His Mum to Immortal Hero of the Big Wave and Spearfishing Underground
Q: What early moments shaped Mark Healy's surfing path?
Mark attributes his formation to a mix of family influence, the North Shore's intense environment, and pivotal gestures from mentors like Macaulay Jones, which opened doors to bigger boards and bigger waves.
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Q: What board sticks out as the game changer for you?
Two boards stand out: a Greg Webber post-Banana model that broadened the stance and unlocked aerial progression, and an Al Marik rocker known as the MBB 3 that further altered his surfing style. These boards marked turning points in how he approached performance and technique.
Core Lords: Sumatran Punk Lord and Artist, Denny Noviskar, on the Anniversary of the 2025 Riots, the Healing Power of Punk Rock and Visual Art, Indonesian History, Chronic Corruption, and Policing Indo Lineups,
Q: What drew you to this scene and how has it shaped your work?
The guest describes a lifetime in the Indonesian punk scene, skate and surf culture, and a drive to merge traditional Indonesian aesthetics with modern, Warhol-inspired art, using art as a bridge between regional identities and global influences.

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A candid, high-energy show mixes deep-dish analysis of major surfing events with culture, politics, and personal stories from the surfing world. Episodes often feature veteran pros, rising stars, and investigative journalism-minded guests, all discussed with irreverent banter and a no-BS attitude. Listeners can expect sharp heat-by-heat breakdowns, culture-wars commentary, and behind-the-scenes perspectives on tour politics, sponsorship, and athlete development. A standout angle is the blend of elite sport insight with broader lifestyle and resilience conversations, plus a long-running willingness to challenge entrenched narratives in surfing media.

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2. Mark Healy
3. Chris Mater
4. Lyndie Irons
5. Jason Stevenson
6. Dr. Paul Butcher
7. Talon Clemow
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