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John John Florence
World Surf League
WSL Finals Day
Erin Brooks
Surf Culture
Challenger Series
Futures Fins
Surf Filmmaking
Waves
Leo Fioravanti
Mason Ho
Stephanie Gilmore
Mental Health
Cloudbreak
Caroline Marks
Ethan Ewing
Katie Simmers
Dave Rastovich
LGBTQ+ Rights

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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Latest Episodes

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

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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

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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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Recent Guests

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
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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
Episode: THE GOAT JOINS US! We Talk Surfboards, Shaping, Style Plus Burleigh Predictions & Bells Wrap.
Reed Plotunis
Surfer from Vancouver Island and national champion
Episode: Core Surfer, Adventurer, National Champ & Your New Favourite Surfer - Special Guest.
Chris Thompson
New leader of Wavelength magazine and co-founder of Longboarder magazine.
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Episode: What Is Coming To The UK? Plus STAB's Very Best and Very WORST! // SPECIAL GUEST
Nick Paulette
Renowned film and cinematographic guru known for innovative surf films
Episode: The Best Surf Film Maker On The Planet Join Us - 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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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
SPECIAL GUEST - Is Joel Still Eating Pies Now He Is On The World Tour? Answers Inside.
Q: Are you still eating lots of pies?
I have to eat a couple pies.

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2. Jayce Robinson
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