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The Kyle Thiermann Show

Kyle Thiermann
Surfing
Mental Health
Big Wave Surfing
Psychedelics
Creativity
Surf Culture
Advertising
Marketing
Derek Sivers
Philosophy
Ogilvy On Advertising
Aquaculture
Self-Identity
Santa Cruz
Entrepreneurship
Environmental Causes
New York City
Sustainable Fishing
Feedback
Personal Growth

Conversations with intellectual athletes and athletic intellectuals. If you're new here, try starting with #96 Albee Layer, #139 Matt Taibbi, #157 Peter Attia, #206 Chris Ryan, #216 Rick Hanson, #233 Steve Rinella, #340 Mark Healey, and #386 Derek Sivers. Kyle Thiermann is a writer, creative director, and sponsored surfer for Patagonia. His work spans from editorial (Men's Health, Surfer, Outside)... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes413Founded10 years ago
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Adam Delehanty is the founder of Ghost, a ghostwriting agency that helps business leaders find the language their ideas deserve. He started his career in politics, learning how the right words can move people to action. Since then, he’s spent a decad... more

Forest Troop is a new story I wrote for Adventure Journal about a trip I took to remote British Columbia with a group of female pro surfers. The editor, Stephen Casimiro, kindly let me read the story to my podcast audience here. Adventure Journal is ... more

Christopher Ryan, Ph.D is a big thinker buddy of mine who is a van lifer, wisdom dispenser, troublemaker, host of the podcast Tangentially Speaking, and co-author of Sex at Dawn and Civilized to Death. Even before co-authoring the New York Times best... more

Steve Hawk is a longtime surf and outdoor journalist, former editor of Surfer magazine, Sierra, and Stanford Business magazines. His first novel, Nearshore, is out today. Described as a churning mix of literary suspense and coastal noir, where the cl... more

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Recent Guests

Adam Delehanty
Founder of Ghost, ghostwriting agency for business leaders
Ghost
Episode: #420 The Ghostwriter for Hinge, Duolingo, & More - Adam Delehanty
Christopher Ryan
Writer and psychologist, author known for Sex at Dawn and Civilized to Death
Author; Scholar
Episode: #418 Chris Ryan Interviews Me
Steve Hawk
Longtime surf and outdoor journalist, former editor of Surfer Magazine, Sierra and Stanford Business magazines
Author of Nearshore
Episode: #417 Write Your First Fiction In Your Seventies - Steve Hawk
Mark Sponsler
Creator of stormsurf.com, lead forecaster
Stormsurf
Episode: #416 Understanding Swells - Mark Sponsler (Repost)
Amy Baldwin
Sex and somatic relationship coach; host of Shameless Sex Podcast
Shameless Sex Podcast
Episode: #414 Intimacy Rewired - Amy Baldwin
Leor Weiss
Jiu-Jitsu practitioner and instructor, second-degree black belt, Renzo Gracie Academy Brooklyn
Henzo Gracie Academy, Renzo Gracie Academy
Episode: #413 From Chubby Gamer to Jiu Jitsu Blackbelt - Leor Weiss
Michael Chernow
New York City restaurateur, entrepreneur, and television host
The Meatball Shop; Seamore's; WellWell Drink; Creatures of Habit
Episode: #412 The Power of Asking for Help - (Entrepreneur) Michael Chernow
Matthew Starr
Comedian, writer, teacher
Write Your Pilot / Write Your Plot (classes)
Episode: #411 Write What Sells: TV, Audio, and the New Hollywood - Matthew Starr
Jesse Gould
Founder/leader of Heroic Hearts Project
Heroic Hearts Project
Episode: #410 Legalize Psychedelics - Jesse Gould

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 709 ratings
  • Highly recommend

    Every month I look forward to Kyle and his podcast guest. From science & finance to fitness & sex, this podcast covers a diverse range of topics. Conversations are authentic, both edging pushing and relatable. The intro and exit feel like a familiar warm greeting and hug goodbye. Keep up the good work!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    R@veSt@r
    United States2 months ago
  • Great Podcast

    Thanks Kyle for the great content!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MisterGuyTheOriginal
    Israela year ago
  • One of the best emerging podcasts!

    Blown away by the progressive evolution of this show, the diverse range of guests, and the high quality caliber of discussions in each episode. I’ve learned so much from these episodes and continue to be surprised by how the interviews unfold. the KT Show is on a steady rotation with Tim Ferris, Huberman Lab, and Esther Perel…

    Thank you, Kyle, for putting such amazing effort into producing episodes that are truly worthwhile. 10/10

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sorayasimi
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love it

    Great podcast with interesting guests and authentic conversations

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ceeeeeeeeeeeen
    United States2 years ago
  • Five Stars

    This is great podcast for anyone interested in going deep in a wide variety of topics. Highly recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Damngoodadvice
    United States2 years ago

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In-depth, authentic conversations with diverse guests.
Consistently high-quality guests and compelling storytelling.
Kyle's questions bring out practical, thoughtful insights.
Great range of topics and guests; conversations feel meaningful and well-researched.

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#418 Chris Ryan Interviews Me
Q: Why is it valuable to decouple identity from a single job, and how can people build a life that supports multiple interests?
They discuss diversifying identity across fields (journalism, advertising, surfing) to reduce risk, retain intrinsic motivation, and create freedom to pursue various passions without being defined by a single title.
#418 Chris Ryan Interviews Me
Q: What do you think about the idea that 'follow your bliss' can be risky or exploitative, and how do you balance passion with practicality?
The guests challenge the simplistic 'follow your bliss' trope, arguing for clarity about what you expect from work, the value of competence, and the importance of having a safety net of friendships that allows for risk-taking and non-linear career paths.
#418 Chris Ryan Interviews Me
Q: How did you get good at writing, and what role does reading play in that process?
Ryan attributes writing skill to immersion in reading and studying others' sentences; he recalls copying out passages and internalizing rhythm and voice, which informs his own style and craft.
#416 Understanding Swells - Mark Sponsler (Repost)
Q: How would you recommend that someone take the next step in swell forecasting?
Start with the significant wave height chart, monitor the purple/red regions indicating seas under New Zealand, and then gradually learn to read hindcasts and zero-hour forecasts, repeatedly checking models to see which storms materialize and which fade.
#416 Understanding Swells - Mark Sponsler (Repost)
Q: Let's track a storm from its inception. Tell me why it starts, and then where it will go, and just take me along that journey.
The guest describes how a southern Pacific storm forms via jet-stream dynamics, trough development, and fetch, and then travels northeast over long fetch distances, evolving in size and period as it radiates energy toward places like Tahiti, Hawaii, and California.

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A thoughtful interview series featuring a wide range of guests—from scientists and writers to entrepreneurs, athletes, and artists—who explore complex topics at the intersection of science, creativity, health, and culture. Episodes often center on process, mastery, and personal growth, whether discussing advanced forecasting and technology in coastal communities, the craft of writing and publishing, intimate relationships, martial arts mentorship, or psychedelic-assisted therapy for veterans. The host brings a curious, storytelling-first approach that surfaces practical insights, life philosophy, and behind-the-scenes looks at creative and professional endeavors, making it valuable for listeners who crave depth, authenticity, and transferab... more

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