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Pinch My Salt is the ultimate mashup of surf podcast and comedy podcast — where surf culture gets roasted, worshipped, and flipped upside down. Hosted by pro surfer Sterling Spencer and his filmer Cousin Ryan Spencer, each episode dives into the weird, wild, and hilarious world of surfing, skateboarding, and everything salty in between From soft-top drama and gnarly Pipeline surf house fights to l... more

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Professional surfing is facing serious questions after sexual assault allegations involving World Surf League (WSL) surfer Alan Cleland Jr. In this episode of the Pinch My Salt Podcast, pro surfer Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan discuss the allegati... more

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Recent Guests

Luke Cederman
Creator of Raglan Surf Report and surfing filmmaker
Raglan Surf Report
Episode: EP 150 | Sterling Spencer Health Update | Pinch My Salt
Dave Malcolm
Surf filmmaker and editor behind Surf Madness and the Jeremy Flores parody video
Episode: EP 149 | We Accidentally Ruined Surf Movies: Dave Malcolm | Pinch My Salt
Benji Weatherley
Surfing legend, founding member of the Momentum Generation
Momentum Generation / Surfing Industry
Episode: EP 147 | Benji Weatherley: The Wildest Era in Surfing History | Pinch My Salt
Dane Reynolds
Professional surfer, guest on the episode
Episode: EP 145 | Dane Reynolds vs The Surf Industry: What You Need To Know | Pinch My Salt
Jordy Smith
World-class surfer, guest on episode
Professional surfing, Brand affiliations discussed (Billabong, O'Neill)
Episode: EP 143 | The Lost Jordy Smith Movie & $500K Lawsuit | Pinch My Salt
Gabby Reece
Professional athlete, model, entrepreneur, and host
Gabby Reece
Episode: EP 142 | Gabby Reece on Women's Sports, Playboy & Taming Laird Hamilton | Pinch My Salt
Jack Johnson
Singer-Songwriter and Surfer
Brushfire Records
Episode: EP 141 | Jack Johnson Finally Speaks Out! | Pinch My Salt
Morgan Maassen
One of Sterling Spencer's close friends; renowned surf photographer and filmmaker
Self-employed photographer/filmer, Pinch My Salt collaborator
Episode: EP 131 | Morgan Maassen Tells the Untold Jeremy Flores Story | Pinch My Salt
Blair Conklin
Skimboarding legend, three-time United Skim Tour world champion
Exile Skimboards
Episode: Ep 130 | Blair Conklin Takes Us Behind the Scenes on the Biggest Swell in Decades| Pinch My Salt

Hosts

Sterling Spencer
Host of the show, pro surfer with a focus on surf culture and humor
Ryan Spencer
Co-host, filmer, part of the show's core duo

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
  • Shockingly good

    The only surf podcast worth listening to. Sterling’s ability to be truthful about surf culture and to explore philosophy all in the same episode is unmatched.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BoomBrother14
    United States3 months ago
  • New review

    I just had to write another review. You guys crack me out thank you. Keep it coming. Cousin Ryan I love you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Erick fleck
    United States3 months ago
  • Stoked sweetness

    Gotta love it gotta like it gotta have it so stoked Norma jean Cali.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Norma Jean7
    United States4 months ago
  • The Hawai’i stories are healing me

    The podcast I didn’t know I needed. Laughing and reflecting through the Hawai’i surf culture stories. You guys are killing it- thank you, the honesty is super healing.

    Updating to help you with the surf culture bikini history: Reef girls were the first on the scene with the thong suits & in every surf mag. Then the Brazilians made them accessible to purchase for us Hawai’i girls.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sandykris
    United States4 months ago
  • Rad

    Politically incorrect brilliance

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    albertgrogan
    New Zealand5 months ago

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Topics mix surf culture, brands, and funny anecdotes in a way that keeps you coming back.
Feel like I'm hanging with my bros—fun and authentic.
The hosts balance humor with deep industry insight, making it easy to stay engaged while learning.
Guests and stories feel genuinely connected to surfing history and subculture.
A go-to for fans who want candid takes on industry drama and nostalgia.

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EP 150 | Sterling Spencer Health Update | Pinch My Salt
Q: What are three tips you would give to a new surfer?
Luke advises beginners to set low expectations, develop upper-body strength for paddling, and treat people in the water as friends while listening to experienced surfers.
EP 150 | Sterling Spencer Health Update | Pinch My Salt
Q: What do you think about putting surfing in a wave pool for the Olympics?
Luke says pool conditions would make Olympic competition more consistent, but wave-pool surfing removes wave reading and the excitement of catching a crucial ocean wave.
EP 149 | We Accidentally Ruined Surf Movies: Dave Malcolm | Pinch My Salt
Q: How could you guys capitalize on that? Did you, financially?
Malcolm says they missed the opportunity to monetize early online views because there was no established system for paying creators per view, and companies did not yet understand the value of the audience.
EP 149 | We Accidentally Ruined Surf Movies: Dave Malcolm | Pinch My Salt
Q: How did you guys know each other?
Malcolm says he met Sterling Spencer around 2006, likely on the way to a surf trip, and later began working with him on filming and surf projects.
EP 141 | Jack Johnson Finally Speaks Out! | Pinch My Salt
Q: So, Jack, can we settle this right now?
Jack answers with a playful, thoughtful opening, indicating the conversation will cover multiple facets of his career and influences.

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A high-energy blend of surfing lore, industry anecdotes, and goofy banter, centered on personalities who helped shape surf and skate culture. Episodes routinely mix deep-dive conversations with humor, covering career pivots, iconic moments, and the evolving business of surfing, brand wars, and media. Noteworthy is the recurring presence of A-list surfers, photographers, musicians, and creators who blend authenticity with irreverent humor, plus ongoing commentary on industry dynamics, sponsorships, and subculture roots. This show likely appeals to listeners who want candid stories, behind-the-scenes industry context, and entertaining takes on the surfing world and its adjacent scenes.

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PINCH MY SALT launched 3 years ago and published 151 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on PINCH MY SALT include:

1. Luke Cederman
2. Dave Malcolm
3. Benji Weatherley
4. Dane Reynolds
5. Jordy Smith
6. Gabby Reece
7. Jack Johnson
8. Morgan Maassen

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