
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 169 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Health & FitnessSports | |||

Episode 169 - The GOAT Files - Review Of Stab In The Dark Episode 1.
Wow. We saw the teaser a few months ago but episode 1 of the Stab In The Dark with Kelly Slater just blew our minds.
The shapers took over, banter was flying all over the shop, c... more
Episode 168 - We Are Joined By Greatness - Margo Is On The Insiders.
A privilege and a pleasure. We sat down to chat with Margo, Margs, Margerine, Brenden.
Putting our stoke to one side, this chat was everything we wished for and more. Maybe the ... more
Episode 167 - New Year, New Boards & New Industry News! Insider Secret Revealed!
Nothing beats starting the new year on a new board in decent waves and that is what we got!
Both Darren and Matt have been on new crafts, which we speak about and hav... more
Episode 166 - Let's Talk About 2025.
What a year. Across the board in surfing, 2025 has been huge & we are here to chat about it all!
Finishing with a bang, we talk about recent content, edits, films and our own surfing adventures too!
We then ... more
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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.
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The episodes feature engaging discussions revolving around the multifaceted world of surfing, where the hosts share personal anecdotes and industry insights that resonate with both novice and experienced surfers. Conversations often emphasize the intricate aspects of surfing culture, including surf etiquette, personal experiences in popular destinations, and critiques of current surf media. The hosts deeply explore local surfing dynamics, the evolution of events like the World Surf League, and the challenges faced by both competitive and recreational surfers, creating an insightful and entertaining dialogue.
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Recent guests on The Insiders' Podcast include:
1. Ned Hart
2. Jayce Robinson
3. Liam O'Brien
4. Avalon Starick
5. Oli Russel-Cowan
6. Mark Phipps
7. Reed Plotunis
8. Chris Thompson
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