The Kyle Thiermann Show

Kai Lenny is a professional surfer from Hawaii. Jeff Clark discovered Mavericks.    Follow Kai Lenny on Instagram   Follow Jeff Clark on Instagram   Buy me a coffee on Patreon   Kyle's Instagram Check out my book club on kyle.surf   The Motherfucker Awards Contact: Info@kyle.surf Mud Water   SC Medicinals Get full access to Writing by Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Ian Urbina is an investigative reporter based in Washington. His most recent series, The Outlaw Ocean, chronicles a diversity of crimes offshore, including the killing of stowaways, sea slavery, intentional dumping, illegal fishing, the stealing of ships, gun running, stranding of crews, and murder with impunity. He has reported from Africa, Asia, Europe, South America and the Middle East, much of that time spent on fishing ships.   Connect with Ian on Twitter Kyle's Instagram Contact: Info@kyle.surf Music: Light The Band Mud Water SC Medicinals Get full access to Writing by Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Nic Von Rupp is a professional surfer from Portugal. Seth De Roulet is a professional surf photographer who lives in Santa Barbara, CA.    Follow Nic on Instagram   Follow Seth on Instagram   My Instagram   Contact: Info@kyle.surf   MUD WTR   SC MEDICINALS Get full access to Writing by Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Matt Taibbi is a writer for Rolling Stone who has reported on politics, media, finance, and sports. Taibbi has authored several books, including of Insane Clown President, The Divide, Griftopia, and The Great Derangement.   Follow Matt on Twitter   Buy me a coffee on Patreon   My Instagram   Check out my book club on kyle.surf   The Motherfucker Awards   Contact: Info@kyle.surf   Music: Dirt Nasty Get full access to Writing by Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Dr. Adi Jaffe has been approaching recovery from addiction differently since the days of his own struggles. Through his research, clinical work and his own treatment center, Alternatives, he has been bringing this different approach to those who could afford and make the time to see him. But finally, through IGNTD, Dr. Jaffe is able to bring this revolution to the broader world and allow ANYONE who is struggling with drugs, alcohol, or compulsive habits to get REAL change from the comfort of their own home.   Follow Dr. Jaffe on Instagram Buy me a coffee on Patreon Look at my pretty pictures on Instagram Check out my book club on kyle.surf Get tickets to The Motherfucker Awards Listen to Ep. #115 with King Raam Music: King Raam Get full access to Writing by Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Ron Finley is a proponent of urban gardening and is known for giving a TED talk on gangster gardening that has been seen by over 3 million people.   Get tickets to The Motherfucker Awards   Follow Ron on Instagram   http://ronfinley.com/   Music: Sourgrass   Look at my pretty pictures on Instagram   Buy me a coffee on Patreon   Check out my book club on kyle.surf   Contact: Info@kyle.surf Get full access to Writing by Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Myra Finkelstein’s research focuses on human impacts to wildlife with an emphasis on contaminant-induced effects.   Donate to Myra's research here.   Stalk me on Instagram   Buy me a coffee on Patreon   Check out my book club on kyle.surf   Get tickets to The Motherfucker Awards   Contact: Info@kyle.surf Get full access to Writing by Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Cory Jones is a pro skater and Co-Founder of One With Nature.   Follow Cory Jones on Instagram   Music: Landless, Tropics   Connect with me on Instagram   Buy me a coffee on Patreon   Check out my book club on kyle.surf   Get tickets to The Motherfucker Awards Get full access to Writing by Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Kassia Meador is a professional longboarder from Los Angeles, CA.   Follow Kassia on Instagram   Music: Great Apes   Connect with me on Instagram   Buy me a coffee on Patreon   Check out my book club on kyle.surf   Get tickets to The Motherfucker Awards   Contact: Info@kyle.surf Get full access to Writing by Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Stiv is a waste and plastic pollution expert who frequently asked to speak on Solutions to the vexing inefficiencies in the materials economy all over the world. He’s created and led several campaigns to victory: from plastic bags bans, to plastic microbeads, to plastic water bottles at the state, national and international level. He’s sailed over 35,000 nautical miles to four of the five oceanic ‘garbage patches,’ documenting and communicating maritime plastic pollution firsthand.   Follow Story of Stuff on Instagram   Music: Sourgrass    Connect with me on Instagram   Buy me a coffee on Patreon   Check out my book club on kyle.surf   Get tickets to The Motherfucker Awards  Contact: Info@kyle.surf Get full access to Writing by Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

This is a story I wrote for Santa Cruz Waves Magazine. You can read the full story here.   Music by Daniella Smith   Connect with me on Instagram   Buy me a coffee on Patreon   Get tickets to The Motherfucker Awards   Contact: Info@kyle.surf   Get full access to Writing by Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Eddie Ifft has been called one of the most underrated comics in America by the Onion and has proudly told jokes around the world to sold-out crowds in over 15 countries. Most recently Eddie is co-host of one of the most successful podcasts in the comedy world called Talkin’ Sh*t. He has recently released his DVD, “I Love Pussy.” which is the follow up to his critically acclaimed DVD “Live From Australia” which was filmed in front of a sold-out audience at the Sydney Opera House in Sydney Australia.   Follow Eddie Ifft on Instagram Connect with me on Instagram Buy me a coffee on Patreon Check out my book club on kyle.surf Get your tickets to The Motherfucker Awards Get full access to Writing by Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Darryl "Flea" Virostko is a professional "big wave" surfer from Santa Cruz, California. He graduated from Santa Cruz High School in 1991. He is a three-time Mavericks competition winner. Virostko appears as himself in the surfing films Riding Giants, Step Into Liquid, and Billabong Odyssey.   Follow Flea on Instagram Music: The Getaway Dogs Connect with me on Instagram Buy me a coffee on Patreon Check out my favorite books on kyle.surf Contact: info@kyle.surf Get tickets for The Motherfucker Awards Get full access to Writing by Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Zach Weisberg is the Publisher and Editor in Chief of The Inertia. A former editor at SURFER Magazine, Weisberg's work has been featured in The New York Times, Esquire, Forbes, Nylon, The Surfer's Journal, O, The Oprah Magazine, Duke Magazine, The Huffington Post, and many other publications. Based in Venice, CA, Weisberg recently completed his MBA at USC Marshall School of Business.    Follow The Inertia on Instagram Connect with me on Instagram Buy me a coffee on Patreon Music: Kut U Up   Get tickets to The Motherfucker Awards here. Get full access to Writing by Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Hunter Maats is the author of The Straight-A Conspiracy and co-host of Mixed Mental Arts with Bryan Callan.    Follow Hunter on Twitter   Connect with me on Instagram   Buy me a coffee on Patreon   Check out my favorite books on kyle.surf   Contact: info@kyle.surf Get full access to Writing by Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Simon Rex also known as Dirt Nasty, is an American entertainer. Rising to fame as an MTV VJ, Rex later became an actor known for What I Like About You, Scary Movie 3, 4, and 5, and National Lampoon's Pledge This!. He later developed a rap persona, Dirt Nasty, and had several solo albums and co-founded the supergroup Three Loco.   Follow Simon on Instagram Connect with me on Instagram   Buy me a coffee on Patreon   Check out my favorite books on kyle.surf   Contact: info@kyle.surf Get full access to Writing by Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Dave “Nelly” Nelson is a globally published veteran surf and skate photographer with countless magazine covers and spreads to his name. After spending years as a senior photographer at TransWorld Surf Magazine, Dave now shoots freelance for domestic and international publications. Major action sports brands such as Vans, O’Neill, Fox, and Reef commonly contract Dave to shoot on location for trips locally and abroad. As one of the best action water photographers in the world, he is usually in the right place at the right time to produce “the goods”. Dave’s personal relationships and mutual respect with some of the most elite athletes in the world gives him access to the best action at the best spots.   Other podcasts like this one: #67 Marine/Photojournalist Don Mirra #104 Nat Geo Photographer Ben Horton   Follow Nelly on Instagram Connect with me on Instagram   Buy me a coffee on Patreon   Check out my favorite books on kyle.surf Contact: info@kyle.sur

Ceara Lynch and Alexandra Snow are well-known adult entertainers who specialize in fetish porn.    Follow on Ceara Lynch on Instagram Follow Alexandra Snow on Instagram Listen to Standard Deviation (Ceara's Podcast) Music: Dirt Nasty   Connect with me on Instagram Buy me a coffee on Patreon Check out my favorite books on kyle.surf Get full access to Writing by Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Words from Malachi: Shaping is my passion and my art.  My goal is to make high-performance surfboards for the surfer that has no boundaries, and a need to push the limits of their ability across the globe.  Furthermore, I want my boards to be eco-friendly, durable, and of the highest performing materials to ensure that my surfers travel fast, light, and most importantly have fun. Growing up and surfing the Central Coast of California, we have a multitude of waves and challenges surfing here.  Which is why I believe it is the best location to test and create equipment that can act as not just a tool to explore your personal surfing, but to act as a companion on your journey to explore new venues. My team and I are constantly testing new ideas everyday to make sure that every product has the Route One team stamp of approval.  I use the best tools I can to create and design the highest possible performing surfboard, to suit the ever changing needs of the free surfer and the explorer.  An

Adam Skolnick (@AdamSkolnick) has written for the New York Times, Playboy, Outside, ESPN.com, BBC.com, Salon.com, Men’s Health, Wired, and Travel + Leisure, among others. He has visited 45 countries and authored or coauthored over 30 Lonely Planet guidebooks. Skolnick is the author the books One Breath and Indolirium.  http://adamskolnick.com/ Checkout Adams latest story on Longreads Follow Adam on Instagram Listen to The Getaway Dogs    Connect with me on Instagram Buy me a coffee on Patreon Check out my favorite books on kyle.surf Get full access to Writing by Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe