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AIN'T THAT SWELL

Aintthatswell surf radio
Surfing
Surf Culture
Australia
World Surf League
Indonesia
Bali
Mental Health
Stab High
Yago Dora
Connor O'leary
Chopes
Hawaii
Griffin Colapinto
Fiji
Climate Change
J-Bay
Women's Surfing
Molly Picklum
Sustainability
Pipeline

Award winning degeneracy...since 2013. UTFS!

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Latest Episodes

Stone & Wood Presents… Blitzed: Pure. Tour. Nerdism. Hawaiian Seth Moniz and Canadian Erin Brooks have taken out a classic Tahiti Pro Event with supreme tube riding masterclass. 2015 Chopes Champ Owen Wright joins Deadly just after the final hooter t... more

Stone & Wood Presents - Kelly Slater has caused heads to explode with NEAR PERFECTION on a day when men became Gods and Goats became Cone Aliens from Other Realms! Special Guest analysis with Chopes Bandit and Chang Lord Lennox Smith!

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Brough to you by Stone and Wood Pacific Ales...The Tahiti Pro is underway in some of the most mutant conditions ever seen for an event with tube specialists and slab heathens finally getting the chance to flex in surfing's ultimate arena: CONES OF MO... more

Billabong Presents… Two hours of Power with Smiv and Deadly taking on the biggest stories ins surf including… The GOAT astonishingly wiped from the history books on the eve of his Teahupoo comp comeback, our Chang Lords forced to share beds on tour b... more

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Recent Guests

Paul Evans
Journalist and author; producer of the four-part series about Hossegor beach cocaine
Stab (platform distributor)
Episode: Preview: HOSSEGOR BEACH COCAINE! Paul Evans and The True Story of When Bags of Rack Were Washing up by the Kilo at the Best Surf Spot in France!
Reggae Elliss
Guest, host of the Pow Pow Reggae Snow Show segment within Ain't That Swell
Episode: Pow Pow Reggae! Death of Aussie Surfing and Aussie Snow Season Greatly Exaggerated!
Dan Brown
Surfer and entrepreneur known as Brownie
Lords Supply; personal brands in surfing and coffee ventures
Episode: Core Lords: Dan 'Da Mullet Lord' Brown on Shouting Pingaz, 13 years of Sobriety, Near-Death Cave Stuffings, and Paddling the Wave of his Life at Code Red Chopes
Westen Hirst
Professional Indonesian surfer; youngest Padang Cup champion featured in the episode
Padang Cup / Lakey Peak community
Episode: Bonsoy Blitzed: Youngest Ever Rip Curl Cup Padang Winner, Westen Hirst, On Defending his Title, Lakey Peak Lineage, Doing It for His Late Great Father, and Surfing for the Gods
Shane Dorian
Professional surfer mentioned as a guest during the Indo pilgrimage anecdotes
Surfer/Surfing community
Episode: Who killed Waves Magazine? “Better than the Odyssey!” First Look at the Sacred Fanning Scriptures! Dorian gets Demo’d! Bali Locals to Axe No Respek Gronks! Indo Cone-fest Imminent!
Ray Jah 45
Lead singer and mastermind of Sub Tribe; Maori and Mali heritage; associated with Polynesian reggae lineage
Sub Tribe
Episode: Tangeta Whenua Crew II: Sub-Tribe’s Rayjah 45 on the Myth of Maori Equality, the Treaty of Waitangi Betrayal, Islander Reggae Lineage, Gang Culture and Polynesian Astral Seafarers
Maya Gabeira
Pro surfer, big-wave specialist
Professional surfer
Episode: BLOOD FEUD: The Swellian Vs Swellnet War Erupts! Plus: Croc Plague Invades Mentawaiis, Goat Shreds Brazilian Big Wave Hero, Swellchaser’s Rank Corn Gets Seal of Approval!
Tim Bonython
Surf filmmaker and endurance wave chaser
Bonython Films / Surf filmmaker
Episode: BLOOD FEUD: The Swellian Vs Swellnet War Erupts! Plus: Croc Plague Invades Mentawaiis, Goat Shreds Brazilian Big Wave Hero, Swellchaser’s Rank Corn Gets Seal of Approval!
Laird Hamilton
Iconic big-wave surfer and influencer
Professional surfer
Episode: BLOOD FEUD: The Swellian Vs Swellnet War Erupts! Plus: Croc Plague Invades Mentawaiis, Goat Shreds Brazilian Big Wave Hero, Swellchaser’s Rank Corn Gets Seal of Approval!

Hosts

Various Hosts
Podcast hosts and regular guests with a mix of surf-industry, media, and on-site insights
Beyrick De Vries
Prominent surfer and recovery advocate featured in episode on addiction recovery and competition lore
Owen Wright
Olympic medalist sharing comeback experiences and big-wave perspectives
Gabriel Medina
Brazilian World Champion, key competitor discussions and heat analysis
Dave Rastovich
Surfer and ocean activist providing environmental and ethical perspectives

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
    Australia9 months 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
    Canadaa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Engaging banter and deep-intensity on core surf topics makes it a go-to for tour nerds.
Some criticism exists around moments of polarized commentary; overall guests and analysis are praised.
Listeners appreciate raw honesty on addiction, injuries, and behind-the-scenes heat dynamics.

Chart Rankings

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

Spotify
#50
Australia/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#77
Australia/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#89
New Zealand/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#119
South Africa/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#142
Indonesia/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#238
Israel/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Bonsoy Blitzed: Youngest Ever Rip Curl Cup Padang Winner, Westen Hirst, On Defending his Title, Lakey Peak Lineage, Doing It for His Late Great Father, and Surfing for the Gods
Q: What makes Padang Cup and Lakey Peak so special to you, and how does growing up at Lakey Peak shape your approach to big waves?
Growing up at Lakey Peak feels like being in a big family; the crew pushes each other daily, and the heavy, north-of-six-foot conditions demand preparation, big boards, and respect for the ocean's power.
Bonsoy Blitzed: Youngest Ever Rip Curl Cup Padang Winner, Westen Hirst, On Defending his Title, Lakey Peak Lineage, Doing It for His Late Great Father, and Surfing for the Gods
Q: Youngest ever Rip Curl Cup Padang champion, you're about to defend your title, mate. How are you feeling right now?
Excited and nervous at the same time, recognizing the pressure but focused on riding strong and respecting the waves and the competition.
Blitzed: CHOPES PREVIEW with OWEN WRIGHT! Olympic Hero, End of the Road Warrior Shares his Winners!
Q: What stands out most about the upcoming Chopes event?
The guest emphasizes the importance of keeping balance, reading the forecast, and managing the mental pressure while acknowledging that the event can define the year for multiple contenders.
Pow Pow Reaggae: Chang Alert: Ballito Update! Cold White Shit is Finally Here! Plus 3 Rando Facts about Trackds in the 80s.
Q: What was it like working at Tracks in the 80s?
It was an intense, behind-the-scenes world where publishing, photography, and street life collided, with a strong sense of community among editors, designers, and the racing/criminal underworld of the era; the work was hands-on, demanding, and deeply embedded in the city's culture.
System Failure: Swellian Aboard Palestinian Peace Flotilla Kidnapped and Abused by Israeli Defence Forces and Life Inside Camp Sovereignty the Day it was Ransacked by Neo-Nazis
Q: Can you walk us through some of the allegations of abuse and torture?
Yes, survivors described injections, sexual assault, beatings, taser burns, and aggressive interownership tactics, all occurring in custody on ships and during detentions, with witnesses noting the severity and systematic nature of the abuses.

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The show centers on professional surfing, its culture, and adjacent ocean topics, blending candid career retrospectives with recovery journeys, risk management, and the business side of surf brands. Episodes frequently feature high-profile surfers sharing tough personal stories, insights from competition and training, and debates about sport governance, safety, and sustainability. A standout throughline is the mix of hard-edged realism about injuries, addiction, and world-title pressure with humor, camaraderie, and a sense of community that spans cohorts from regional legends to brand insiders. Listeners can expect fearless storytelling, deep-dive heat analysis, and thoughtful conversations on ethics, wellness, and the evolving surfing ecos... more

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Recent guests on AIN'T THAT SWELL include:

1. Paul Evans
2. Reggae Elliss
3. Dan Brown
4. Westen Hirst
5. Shane Dorian
6. Ray Jah 45
7. Maya Gabeira
8. Tim Bonython

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