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AIN'T THAT SWELL

Aintthatswell surf radio
Surfing
Surf Culture
Australia
Indonesia
World Surf League
Cloudbreak
Bali
Mental Health
Stab High
Yago Dora
Griffin Colapinto
Fiji
Hawaii
Chopes
Women's Surfing
Molly Picklum
Sustainability
Australian Surfing
Construction
Pipeline

Award winning degeneracy...since 2013. UTFS!

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Brought to you by Up! The Bank That’s Got Young Aussies Backs…Talon Clemow is back with his second feature length documentary (Thundercloud 2012), Stern Fever, which shines a light on the iconic Shipsterns Bluff like you’ve never seen before. From th... more

Brought to you by Stone and Wood's Pacific Ale...Marginal conditions at Trestles favoured the lightweights and left the lead-foots stuck in the mud in the mens (bar hundy kegger Col Houshmand). In the Women's Erin Brooks is on another planet right no... more

Stone & Wood Presents… Blitzed. Pure. Tour. Nerdism. An update from the swill bucket t6hat is the Lowers line-up as The Cut Looms and the Heavy Hitters in the World Title Race get bent over! In the women’s a generational baton change battle looms as ... more

The Volume Podcast with Richie Lovett. All things surfboards with the former CT legend and WSL Commentator turned World Class Shaper. Riklove will host weekly chats with master craftsman to share the design elements, ideas and folklore behind the wor... more

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Recent Guests

James Kusitino
Professional surfer discussed in-depth during the episode
Episode: Cosmic Apricots: Mason Ho Talks GOAT and Medina Mind Tricks, Buttons v Kusitino, Karmic Surf Laws
Jimmy Kusitino
Professional surfer from Fiji, featured in Defect film and long-time figure in Pacific surfing
Professional surfing
Episode: Cosmic Apricots: James Kusitino’s FIRST INTERVIEW! Chopes Pin Drop of the CENTURY, Limitless Style, Cloudbreak SHAMANISM!
Jake McKenzie
Businessperson involved with Dharma Surf shared in Bali disputes
Dharma Surf/Business
Episode: Medina Vs Deadly: Power & Flow War Erupts on Tavi! In or Out: Laird Vs Dorian Chi Debate Rages! Hazza Vs Horan: Surfing’s Great Cosmonauts Can’t Find Middle Ground. And Plenty More…
Creed McTaggart
Legendary surfer associated with the devotional monk culture in the piece
Surfing culture figure
Episode: Medina Vs Deadly: Power & Flow War Erupts on Tavi! In or Out: Laird Vs Dorian Chi Debate Rages! Hazza Vs Horan: Surfing’s Great Cosmonauts Can’t Find Middle Ground. And Plenty More…
Gabby Medina
Professional surfer mentioned in camp and personal anecdotes
Surfing
Episode: Medina Vs Deadly: Power & Flow War Erupts on Tavi! In or Out: Laird Vs Dorian Chi Debate Rages! Hazza Vs Horan: Surfing’s Great Cosmonauts Can’t Find Middle Ground. And Plenty More…
Denny Ninja
Indonesian artist and surfer; involved in Strikes/June Rats; multi-disciplinary artist collaborating with Ruang Fungsi
Ruang Fungsi (art space); independent artist
Episode: 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,
Uzmin Trioko
Desert Point veteran, known as 'Black Dolphin'
Desert Point surfing
Episode: (RE-RUN) INDONESIAN SURF CULTURE EXTRAVAGANZA! Ft. Indo's First World Champ, Bronson Meydi, Padang Cup Champs, Jazzy and Weston, Uzzy Trioko, Ketut Agus, Kopral and Piter Panjaitan
Strydo Raspberry Waboluski
Commentator/guest voice
Episode: Blitzed: Medina Goes MONSTRO in Mondo Cones at Cloudbreak Classssic! Loses with a Perfect Ten To Col 'POWER HOUSH' Houshmand
Izzy Nichols
Professional surfer from Sunshine Coast, finaling at Cloudbreak
Episode: Blitzed: Medina Goes MONSTRO in Mondo Cones at Cloudbreak Classssic! Loses with a Perfect Ten To Col 'POWER HOUSH' Houshmand

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
    Australia10 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

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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.

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Apple Podcasts
#62
Australia/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#86
New Zealand/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#152
Indonesia/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#206
South Africa/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#239
Saudi Arabia/Sports

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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.
Blitzed Exclusive! White Hot Erin Brooks Scores Gorgon Glitch-Cone Perfection! And more from an absolutely cooking day at Cloudbreak!
Q: Walk me through that 10 again, what was the ride like?
Erin described the ride as a high-speed, chambered sequence with multiple chandeliers, where she navigated a deep takeoff and rode through several sections before exiting, illustrating extreme control and rhythm under pressure.
BREAKING! The Surfing Super League Unveiled!
Q: Where did this thing come from, and what is it exactly?
Mater explains that the concept grew out of a long development period involving market potential, a team-based format, and the business case around media rights, sponsorship, and franchise economics.
Core Lords: Indo Warrior, Piter Panjaitan, On Surfers Buying Up Land and Stepping Up To Save Surf Spots From Neo-Colonial Exploitation by Non-Surfing Capitalist Kooks
Q: But do you think it would be better if surfers own the land? Surfers own the waves?
Piter explains that collective ownership by surfers could help block predatory investments, ensure funds stay in local communities, and maintain cultural integrity, though the practicalities (money, logistics, governance) are complex. He advocates forming collectives to buy land near world-class breaks and using a portion of profits for community projects and environmental protection.
Blitzed: GOAT GOES MONDO GOD TIER as Pro Surfing Delivers Unhinged Madness on Day of Days at Demonic Chopes!
Q: What does this day mean for the race to the world title?
The day amplified the narrative that a single dominant performance can redefine the title chase, potentially reshaping strategies for upcoming heats as the field recalibrates around who can consistently handle the most treacherous conditions.

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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.

Noteworthy strengths include a knack for live show energy, guest-driven storytelling, and a... more

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1. James Kusitino
2. Jimmy Kusitino
3. Jake McKenzie
4. Creed McTaggart
5. Gabby Medina
6. Denny Ninja
7. Uzmin Trioko
8. Strydo Raspberry Waboluski

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