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AIN'T THAT SWELL

Aintthatswell surf radio
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Award winning degeneracy...since 2013. UTFS!

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Brought to you by Stone and Wood Pacific Ales...The Inaugural Phillipines Pro, Cloud Nine, will go down as one of the greatest contests of all time. From heavy pits to gravity defying punts and even a finals day controversy featuring world title riva... more

Stone & Wood Presents... Pro Surfing Delivers Day for the Ages with Ethan, Toledo, Yago and Gabby going completely off chops! Exclusive chats wit the surfers of the comp plus insights from Ronnie Blakey and Riklove Lovett! FUCK YEAH PRO SURFING GET T... more

Stone & Wood Presents... Day 2 from the Philippines Pro! Local Hero John Mark Marama Tokong and Vortex Shaman Jack Robinson join Deadly to discuss a historic day for Philippines surfing and an overdue day of true blue, you bewt, hard-earned, thirsty ... more

Stone and Wood Presents. Blitzed from the Cloud 9 Philippines Pro. World No.17 Morgan Cibilic joins us from his hospital ben to discuss the two heats that ran today featuring a mondo cone from Caity Simmers and a disappointing first round melt from W... more

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Recent Guests

Macario De Souza
Australian filmmaker, artist and mentor to young people in Maroubra
Episode: Core Lords: Macario De Souza on the Making of the Bra Boys Documentary, Being Russell Crowe's Protege, Kelly Slater and the Irons Brothers In the Bra, and the Power of Positive Role Models to Break the Cycle of Violence, Crime and Poverty
Ollie O'Flaherty
Irish professional surfer, slab specialist and surf coach
Episode: Core Lords: Ollie O'Flaherty Finds Mysto Irish Mega Slab On Top of Sunken Mythological City + A Short History of Irish and Cornish Core Lords
Sean Doherty
Editor of Roaring Journals and Surfing World Magazine, and former editor of Tracks
Surfing World Magazine
Episode: Remembering Larry Bertlemann, Sid Cassidy & Why Sailing is the New Fluro Wetshorts
Mason Ho
Professional surfer and Sun Bum team rider
Sun Bum
Episode: At the Movies: Mason Ho on Caveheart II - "A dude literally ripped his face off on that wave!"
Paul Butcher
Principal Research Scientist and marine researcher focused on shark research and management
NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Episode: Crossing the Tideline Part 3: Eye of the Tiger Shark
Jaleesa Vincent
Pro surfer, filmmaker, central figure in Vampires Surf
Sun Bum/Vampires Surf team
Episode: Rando Convos: Caity Simmers, Jaleesa Vincent and Frankie Harrer's Bloodthirsty Killing Spree in new Cult Classic Surf Film Vampires Surf!
Caity Simmers
Pro surfer and actor in Vampires Surf
Self/Film Cast
Episode: Rando Convos: Caity Simmers, Jaleesa Vincent and Frankie Harrer's Bloodthirsty Killing Spree in new Cult Classic Surf Film Vampires Surf!
Frankie Harrer
Pro surfer and actor in Vampires Surf
Self/Film Cast
Episode: Rando Convos: Caity Simmers, Jaleesa Vincent and Frankie Harrer's Bloodthirsty Killing Spree in new Cult Classic Surf Film Vampires Surf!
Jon Pyzel
Founder of Pyzel Surfboards
Pyzel Surfboards
Episode: Volume with Richie Lovett: Jon Pyzel Believes in Ghosts!

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

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 2k ratings
  • Hypocrisy

    Love the surf stories but really Jed is it just me but you go on about the people against government and big business parasites and then we cut to an add by one of your betting sponsors! Gambling is known to cause massive harm to communities families and mostly to those in our world who can least afford it. Time to call you out on this one!

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Richardsurfs
    Australia2 months ago
  • The MAGA Coalition

    Good surf coverage but Jed has lost the plot. He is the classic horseshoe case where far left meets the far right. Get off the conspiracy train and stick to the surfing.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    JGLBM
    United States3 months ago
  • 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

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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.

Spotify
#50
Australia/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#45
Australia/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#67
New Zealand/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#157
South Africa/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#218
Indonesia/Sports

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Crossing the Tideline Part 3: Eye of the Tiger Shark
Q: How would you behave if you saw a tiger shark that wasn't threatening?
Butcher says to keep eyes on it when possible, put a board between yourself and the shark if it passes within reach, and push it away by the nose or eyes if it approaches again.
Crossing the Tideline Part 3: Eye of the Tiger Shark
Q: What is a tiger shark?
Butcher describes it as a wide-ranging, opportunistic generalist predator that occurs in New South Wales waters and eats a diverse range of prey.
At the Movies: Mason Ho on Caveheart II - "A dude literally ripped his face off on that wave!"
Q: Like what are you looking at, man? When you're in there, like you showed some GoPro footage, which gives you a good idea of like how quickly it goes dry. But yeah, when you, like, do you get a moment in those barrels before you start thinking about exit, where you get to properly just inhabit the moment? And what does it look like?
Ho describes a wave that begins like a small childhood surf and suddenly becomes a powerful barrel. He says the footage cannot fully capture the experience, which shifts from a dream-like ride into a moment when he must prepare for a dangerous landing.
At the Movies: Mason Ho on Caveheart II - "A dude literally ripped his face off on that wave!"
Q: So tell us about like, you know, what it takes to get here, how hard it is to get, you know, your crew together and the sort of then what you see when you first climb over the cliff edge and see it just detonating.
Ho says he first visited the area as a child and returned repeatedly over the years. Early trips with experienced surfers helped him discover the reef, and a session there left him excited despite getting cut up and battered by the shallow conditions.
Remembering Larry Bertlemann, Sid Cassidy & Why Sailing is the New Fluro Wetshorts
Q: Can you kind of like, just sort of give us some context on why he was so respected, considering that, you know, admin isn't always the most romantic, or kind of like the first place you look when you think of the Hall of Fame?
Doherty says Cassidy worked tirelessly to establish professional surfing, pursued major sponsorship and television deals, supported women's inclusion on tour, and helped shape the tour's competitive structure.

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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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Recent guests on AIN'T THAT SWELL include:

1. Macario De Souza
2. Ollie O'Flaherty
3. Sean Doherty
4. Mason Ho
5. Paul Butcher
6. Jaleesa Vincent
7. Caity Simmers
8. Frankie Harrer

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