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World Surf League
John John Florence
WSL Finals Day
Erin Brooks
Surf Culture
Challenger Series
Futures Fins
Surf Filmmaking
Waves
Leo Fioravanti
Mason Ho
Stephanie Gilmore
Cloudbreak
Mental Health
Ethan Ewing
Caroline Marks
Katie Simmers
Dave Rastovich
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Welcome to The Insiders. Join Darren Broadbridge and Matt Hayes in 'The Insiders,' a podcast that takes a candid look at the world of surfing. With their years of experience in the industry, Darren and Matt provide insider knowledge and expertise on everything from foam, liters, fin setups, shapes, and more. They've seen the industry from the inside and continue to watch it from the outside, shari... more

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Episode 177 - The Best Comp IN THE WORLD! On The Ground Report Of The ABB's! 

Darren is in Australia at the perfect time, right when the ABB grand final is on, so of course he went and of course, the surf nerd Matt is watched on YouTube too! 

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Episode 176 - Kelly knew, surely he knew? Did he know?

The last instalment of Stab In The Dark X, with Kelly Slater only means one thing, the last review of Stab In The Dark X, with Kelly Slater from us. 

One of the greatest series STAB has ever cr... more

Episode 175 - Special Guest - The Most Stoked Surfer Ever! Dane Gudauskas. 

Its with great pleasure to bring you our chat with the legend that is Dane Gudauskas. This one is a journey!

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Episode 174 - SPECIAL GUEST - A Chat With Ryan Lovelace

This was a special one, especially for a surf nerd, board geek like Matt. We are honoured to have had the chance to sit down and talk all things boards and surf, and more, with the genius that ... more

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Recent Guests

Dane Gudauskas
Professional surfer known for competition and free surfing career
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Episode: Special Guest - The Most Stoked Surfer Ever! Dane Gudauskas.
Ryan Lovelace
Professional surfboard shaper and designer known for his hand-shaped boards
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Episode: SPECIAL GUEST - A Chat With Ryan Lovelace
Ned Hart
Young big wave surfer from Western Australia
Episode: Another Special Guest - What Is It Like Working With The Florence Brothers?!
Jayce Robinson
Notable UK surfer known for his competitive background and passion for surfing.
Episode: Special Guest - Don't Call It A Comeback, Or Do?
Liam O'Brien
Professional surfer known for his innovative edits and competitive background
Episode: SPECIAL GUEST - The Man Responsible For The Best Edit In Years.
Avalon Starick
Head shaper for Xococo Surfboards
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Episode: HUGE SPECIAL GUEST - We are joined by head shaper of XOCOCO. Avalon Starick
Oli Russel-Cowan
Marketing and brand building expert, involved with Liquid Death.
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Episode: Special Guest - The Reason You Know About Liquid Death Is This Guy.
Mark Phipps
Renowned surfboard shaper and accomplished surfer
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Reed Plotunis
Surfer from Vancouver Island and national champion
Episode: Core Surfer, Adventurer, National Champ & Your New Favourite Surfer - Special Guest.

Hosts

Darren Broadbridge
Co-host of an insightful podcast on surfing, sharing personal anecdotes and industry knowledge with a focus on current events in the surf world.
Matt Hayes
Co-host with extensive experience in surfing sales, providing a unique perspective on surf culture and gear with engaging anecdotes.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 236 ratings
  • An insite to the mind of the best

    Better than any over surf podcast or surf media I’ve listened to. It’s amazing to have an insight of the minds of some of the best surfers/shapers in the world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    grom169
    United Kingdom4 years ago

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Feedback indicates strong engagement with the hosts' candid discussions, making complex topics accessible and relatable for surfing enthusiasts.
Listeners appreciate the podcast for providing insightful perspectives on surfing, highlighting personal experiences and industry knowledge.
The podcast is recognized for its entertaining yet informative approach to surf culture and news, resonating with both new and seasoned surfers.

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SPECIAL GUEST - A Chat With Ryan Lovelace
Q: How long did you have the idea of Love Machine before you executed it?
Lovelace had the idea for a long time but struggled to let go of traditional shaping methods and felt the need for a separate brand for machine-shaped boards.
What To Watch?! - A Special Edit!
Q: Do you think having a coach is more pressure as well, because you've almost got someone else to let down?
Yes, it could create additional pressure on the surfers as they might feel responsible to fulfill the expectations of their coaches.
We Speak To A World Tour Star... PLUS A Quiksilver Festival Insight
Q: Are there any other sports that you're really good at apart from surfing and ping pong?
Leo mentions he's a pretty good skier and has played soccer, but also enjoys golf.
We Answer What You Asked + The Last WSL Talk This Year (Maybe)
Q: How do you see the future of surfing in relation to sponsorship?
It's challenging to attract non-endemic sponsors; they often don't understand competitive surfing as a spectator sport.
We Answer What You Asked + The Last WSL Talk This Year (Maybe)
Q: What did you think about the commentary of the day?
The commentary was basically cheerleaders, they didn't really analyze the surfing or give interesting insights into the heats.

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3. Ned Hart
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5. Liam O'Brien
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