PINCH MY SALT
Pinch My Salt is a surf and comedy podcast hosted by pro surfer Sterling Spencer and his cousin Ryan Spencer. The show blends surf culture with humor, covering topics from soft-top drama and Pipeline surf house fights to legends like Andy Irons and Kelly Slater. Each episode offers a mix of spiritual journey, stand-up routine, and surf-core chaos, poking fun at surf industry conspiracies and sharing nostalgic stories. New episodes drop weekly.
Episodes
EP 147 | Benji Weatherley: The Wildest Era in Surfing History | Pinch My Salt
Surfing legend Benji Weatherley joins Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan on the Pinch My Salt Podcast for one of our wildest episodes yet. From Kelly Slater and the Momentum Generation to Blink-182, Tom Curren, Shane Dorian, and the legendary lost surf movie Pickled, Benji tells unbelievable stories from the golden era of professional surfing.Known for his unforgettable appearances in Taylor Steele
EP 146 | Surfing’s Biggest Problem Isn’t What You Think | Pinch My Salt
Did Surfline, surf cams and modern surf forecasting ruin surfing? Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan break down what’s changed about surf culture, why Surfline cameras may have killed part of the mystery of finding waves, the loss of old-school surf knowledge, soft top surfers, crowded lineups, Magicseaweed, local surf culture, surf forecasting, waterman skills and the difference between people who
EP 145 | Dane Reynolds vs The Surf Industry: What You Need To Know | Pinch My Salt
Dane Reynolds is on the hot seat as Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan break down Dane Reynolds, Kelly Slater, Jack Johnson, the modern surf industry, WSL surf culture, pro surfing, surf history, Shakas, sandals, flip-flops, and what happened to the culture of surfing. Is Dane Reynolds responsible for changing what was “cool” in surfing? Did the surf industry abandon its Hawaiian roots? And is Kelly
EP 144 | How To Bag a Surf Baddie: The Complete Formula | Pinch My Salt
This week on Pinch My Salt, pro surfer Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan dive into surfing, surf culture, professional surfing, WSL, Kelly Slater, John John Florence, Jordy Smith, Jamie O’Brien, Gabriel Medina, Filipe Toledo, Jack Johnson, Tom Curren, Taj Burrow, Dane Reynolds, surf history, surf clips, surf movies, surf training, longboarding, skimboarding, surf coaching, barrels, airs, carves, bi
EP 143 | The Lost Jordy Smith Movie & $500K Lawsuit | Pinch My Salt
Jordy Smith joins Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan on Pinch My Salt for an unreal conversation about professional surfing, the WSL Championship Tour, Kelly Slater, Dane Reynolds, Andy Irons, Billabong, Nike, O’Neill, Modern Collective, South African surfing, J-Bay, the North Shore of Hawaii, surf movies, sponsorship deals and one of the craziest untold stories in surf history.
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EP 142 | Gabby Reece on Women's Sports, Playboy & Taming Laird Hamilton | Pinch My Salt
Gabby Reece joins Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan on the Pinch My Salt podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about Laird Hamilton, the WNBA and women’s sports, Title IX, transgender athletes in sports, Nike, Tinker Hatfield, MTV Sports, Florida State volleyball, big-wave surfing, surf culture, fitness, family, relationships and life behind one of surfing’s most recognizable couples.
Gabby Reec
EP 141 | Jack Johnson Finally Speaks Out! | Pinch My Salt
Jack Johnson joins Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan on the Pinch My Salt Podcast for a hilarious, wide-ranging conversation about surfing, music, Hawaii, Kelly Slater, Tom Curren, John John Florence, Willie Nelson, Ben Harper, G. Love, Rob Machado, songwriting, touring, fame and the stories behind some of Jack Johnson’s biggest songs.
Jack Johnson talks about the real story behind “Banana Pancake
EP 140 | Why Is Everyone Mad at Kolohe Andino? | Pinch My Salt
Why is everyone mad at Kolohe Andino? This week on Pinch My Salt, Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan break down the Kolohe Andino drama, the backlash inside surf culture, his comments about the modern surf industry, and why some surfers are questioning the former Target and Nike-sponsored pro surfer’s new direction. We get into Kolohe Andino’s surf film, the criticism that it was heavily inspired by
EP 139 | Brad Gerlach Talks Kelly Slater, Felipe Toledo & Teahupo’o Drama | Pinch My Salt
Brad Gerlach joins Pinch My Salt to break down Kelly Slater at Teahupo’o, the wild WSL Tahiti contest, Seth Moniz’s huge win, Felipe Toledo in heavy surf, big-wave surfing, surf competition, judging, surf technique and what really separates the best surfers in the world. Brad Gerlach — former world #1 and world title runner-up — gives his perspective on Kelly Slater’s brutal Teahupo’o wipeouts, ho
EP 138 | Jamie O’Brien Says "Pro Surfer's Aren't Core" | Pinch My Salt
Jamie O’Brien, Pipeline, Pipe Masters, core surfing, Catch Surf, soft-top surfboards, surf culture, YouTube surfing, Red Bull, North Shore Hawaii, Backdoor, Ben Gravy, Jack Johnson, Rob Machado, Kelly Slater and the future of the surf industry — this episode of Pinch My Salt goes straight into one of the biggest debates in modern surfing: what does it actually mean to be a “core surfer” anymore?St
EP 137 | It’s Not Sexism… You Might Just Be a Kook | Pinch My Salt
Kelly Slater, surf etiquette, women in surfing, Blue Crush, Nathan Florence, Jamie O’Brien, Dane Reynolds, the US Open of Surfing, surf culture, surf controversy, and the future of professional surfing all collide in this episode of Pinch My Salt with Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan.We break down the viral “paddle harder” surfing controversy and Kelly Slater’s response, debate whether surf lineup
EP 136 | Nathan Florence Survived JAWS... and Kaiborg | Pinch My Salt
Nathan Florence joins Pinch My Salt for a full big-wave surfing conversation covering Pipeline, the Vans Pipe Masters, Teahupo’o, Tahiti, Jaws, Puerto Escondido, Shipstern Bluff, Cloudbreak, Hawaii surf culture, North Shore localism, foiling, sailing, ocean crossings, the World Surf League, Kelly Slater, Kai Lenny, John John Florence, Ivan Florence and the rise of independent surf media on YouTube
EP 135 | Chad & JT on Selling Out VS. Staying Core | Pinch My Salt
Chad & JT join Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan on Pinch My Salt for a wild surf comedy podcast about surf culture, the WSL, the US Open of Surfing, pro surfers, viral prank videos, and what it really means to be “core” in surfing. Chad and JT tell the story of sneaking into the Huntington Beach US Open with a giant Subway sandwich, getting hired by the World Surf League, trolling professional sur
EP 134| Did Kelly Slater Buy His Way Into Tahiti?! | Pinch My Salt
Kelly Slater’s controversial Tahiti wild card, Outerknown’s connection to the WSL event, and the future of professional surfing lead this episode of the Pinch My Salt surf podcast. Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan debate whether Kelly Slater deserves the Tahiti Pro wild card, whether a sponsor should be able to put its own co-founder into a World Surf League contest, and whether the 11-time world
EP 133| Skip Frye on 68 Years of Surfing, Shaping & Staying Core | Pinch My Salt
Skip Frye joins Pinch My Salt for a legendary surf conversation with Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan. In this episode, Skip Frye talks about 68 years of surfing, surfboard shaping, San Diego surf culture, San Onofre, Harry’s Surf Shop, longboards, fish surfboards, twin fins, eggs, nozzles, soft tops, hand-shaped surfboards, the Duke Kahanamoku Invitational, Wide World of Sports, Sunset Beach, cla
EP 132 | Mason Ho on Growing Up Inside Surfing Royalty | Pinch My Salt
Mason Ho joins Pinch My Salt for a full surf podcast interview packed with wild stories, Ho family surf history, North Shore memories, Hawaii surf culture, Pipeline, Backdoor, Sunset Beach, Mark Foo, Yancy Spencer, Sterling Spencer, Michael Ho, Derek Ho, Coco Ho, and the surfing bloodlines that connect generations of surfers from Pensacola, Florida to Oahu, Hawaii.In this episode, Mason Ho tells a
EP 131 | Morgan Maassen Tells the Untold Jeremy Flores Story | Pinch My Salt
Morgan Maassen joins Pinch My Salt for one of the funniest and weirdest surf stories we’ve ever heard — including the night Jeremy Flores “choked out” Sterling Spencer… while Morgan stood there trying to get the photo.In this episode, Morgan Maassen sits down with Sterling Spencer and Ryan Spencer to talk about the golden era of surf videos, Surf Madness, Quiksilver, Billabong, Kelly Slater, Jerem
Ep 130 | Blair Conklin Takes Us Behind the Scenes on the Biggest Swell in Decades| Pinch My Salt
The Wedge got so big surfers pulled out 9-foot guns—and Blair Conklin says it was some of the biggest surf he has seen there in his lifetime. In this episode of the Pinch My Salt podcast, Blair breaks down the historic Wedge swell at Newport Beach, why it may have been the biggest in over a decade, and how it compared to Hurricane Marie.Blair takes Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan inside the chaos
EP 129 | Which Surfer Is Kelly Slater’s Eskimo Bro? | Pinch My Salt
Did Marshall Alberga date the same woman as Kelly Slater? In this episode of the Pinch My Salt Podcast, professional surfer Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan sit down with Florida surf legend Marshall Alberga for one of our wildest surf conversations yet. Marshall tells the story of beating 11-time world champion Kelly Slater in a man-on-man surf contest at Cocoa Beach, the awkward handshake that f
EP 128 | Who Would Actually Buy the WSL? | Pinch My Salt
Is the World Surf League actually for sale… and if so, who in the world is buying it?On this episode of Pinch My Salt, Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan dive into the possible sale of the WSL, the future of professional surfing, and whether competitive surfing lost its core audience when the ASP became the World Surf League. Could ESPN buy the WSL? Could wave pools, YouTube surf content, or a UFC-s
EP 127 | Tom Carroll on Surfing's BIGGEST Shift Coming | Pinch My Salt
Tom Carroll joins Pinch My Salt to talk about one of the biggest shifts happening in surfing right now: wave pools, the future of surf contests, the WSL, and whether competitive surfing is about to change forever. In this episode, Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan dive into wave pool surfing, the Stab air contest, Huey Vaughn’s insane aerial progression, the WSL’s New Zealand/Raglan event struggles
EP 126 | WSL’S NEW ZEALAND DISASTER?! | Pinch My Salt
Luke Cederman, aka Raglan Surf Report, joins Pinch My Salt for a hilarious surf podcast episode breaking down the WSL New Zealand Pro, the Raglan contest drama, the lack of waves, pro surfing chaos, surf culture, World Surf League commentary, CT surfers, Gabriel Medina, Filipe Toledo, Jack Robinson, Kelly Slater, twin fins, surf industry rumors, and why this New Zealand event felt like one of the
EP 125 | Jack Johnson was KICKED OUT of Kelly Slater’s Band? | Pinch My Salt
Jack Johnson joins Pinch My Salt for a hilarious, deep, and surprisingly surf-core conversation about Kelly Slater, The Surfers band, Tom Curren, Rob Machado, Peter King, North Shore surf culture, Banana Pancakes, Thicker Than Water, Loose Change, Pipeline, Backdoor, Tamayo Perry, surf films, Hawaiian music, and the wild story of how Jack Johnson may have accidentally been left out of Kelly Slater
EP 124 | Cindy Crawford Called Him WHAT?! Raimana's Celebrity Stories | Pinch My Salt
This week on Pinch My Salt, we sit down with the legendary Raimana Van Bastolaer, the iconic Tahitian surfer, Teahupo’o waterman, surf guide, wave pool coach, and one of the most beloved characters in surfing. Raimana tells wild stories from the early days of Teahupo’o, growing up around Manoa Drollet, switching from bodyboarding to surfing, hosting Hawaiian surfers like Pancho Sullivan, Noah John
EP 123 | Surfing’s DUMBEST Rule | Pinch My Salt
Pinch My Salt is back with Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan diving deep into one of the funniest and most strangely controversial topics in surf culture: the double grab air. In this episode, Sterling breaks down why surfers, skaters, magazines, gatekeepers, and aerial surfing purists have argued for years over double grabs, Superman airs, Taj Burrow, Christian Fletcher, Andy Irons, Kelly Slater,
Ep 122 | Jesse Billauer Tells The Joel Tudor CHOKE OUT Story | Pinch My Salt
This week on Pinch My Salt, Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan sit down with legendary adaptive surfer Jesse Billauer, founder of Life Rolls On and one of the most inspiring figures in surf history. Jesse opens up about his life-changing surfing accident at 17, becoming a quadriplegic, the brutal reality of losing independence, and how surfing, family, faith, friendship, and purpose helped him keep
EP 121 | Pro Skater Legend Kris Markovich Calls Out Surfing | Pinch My Salt
Kris Markovich joins Pinch My Salt for a wild deep dive into skateboarding history, old school street skating, Gulf Breeze and Pensacola skate culture, Dogtown, GNS, Rodney Mullen, Christian Fletcher, Bam Margera, CKY, Tampa contests, skate slams, art, and what it really means to stay core. In this episode, Kris Markovich talks about growing up skating in Pensacola and Gulf Breeze, building backya
EP 120 | Makua Rothman Tells the Whole Story | Pinch My Salt
Makua Rothman joins Pinch My Salt for one of the wildest and most honest surf podcast conversations we’ve had yet. In this episode, Makua Rothman talks about growing up on the North Shore of Oahu, what it was like being the son of Eddie Rothman, the old Hawaii surf scene, North Shore fight stories, the legendary Billabong house fight, Surfer Poll night chaos, Jeremy Flores, TJ Barron, and what sur
EP 119 | Deadmau5 Exposes DJ Culture! | Pinch My Salt
Deadmau5 joins Pinch My Salt for a hilarious and unfiltered surf podcast conversation covering Deadmau5, EDM, DJ culture, electronic music, Coachella, wake surfing, surfing in Hawaii, AI music, fake DJs, ghost producers, Fisher, Skrillex, Kelly Slater, wave pools, and the truth about the music industry. In this episode, Deadmau5 talks about learning to wake surf, trying to surf in Hawaii, the diff
EP 118 | The Aftermath of The JOEL TUDOR Episode | Pinch My Salt
EP 118 | The Aftermath of The JOEL TUDOR Episode | Pinch My Salt
The Pinch My Salt Podcast is back with one of the wildest surf culture conversations yet as Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan break down the explosive Joel Tudor aftermath, the FireWire surfboard controversy, and the heated debate taking over the surf world. This episode dives deep into surf industry drama, core surfing, surfbo
Ep 117 | Sterling Spencer Reveals Surfing Secret | Pinch My Salt
You want the surfing secret? In this episode of Pinch My Salt, Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan break down the real secret to getting better at surfing: remembering your last wave. From surf progression, surf memory, and mental notes in surfing to cutbacks, airs, style, twin fins, fish boards, mid-lengths, longboards, and shortboards, this episode is packed with real surf wisdom, comedy, and class
EP 116 | Joel Tudor Just Said What Everyone Thinks! | Pinch My Salt
On this episode of Pinch My Salt, we sit down with Joel Tudor for an unfiltered deep dive into surf culture, longboarding, surf industry drama, Kelly Slater, FireWire surfboards, soft tops, surf etiquette, core surfing, and the future of real surf culture. Joel breaks down the rise of soft top surfboards, how they changed the lineup, the loss of surf etiquette, and why modern surfing feels differe
EP 115 | How a 2X World Champ Escaped Addiction Tom Carroll | Pinch My Salt
Tom Carroll doesn’t just have 2 World Titles and 3 Pipe Masters — he’s got one of the most honest comeback stories in surfing. In this episode of Pinch My Salt, Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan sit down with the Aussie legend to talk about life after pro surfing, the pressure of being on top, and the dark chapter Tom has openly shared: drug addiction, recovery, and learning how to feel “love tryin
EP 114 | Was Kelly Slater Wrong to LEAVE?! | Pinch My Salt
In this episode of Pinch My Salt, we break down the Kelly Slater drama, the Channel Islands vs Firewire controversy, and the latest conversation around Stab in the Dark. Was Kelly Slater wrong to leave Channel Islands Surfboards? Did he “betray” Al Merrick and Britt Merrick, or was it a smart business move after everything he gave to surfing? We get into the history of Kelly Slater and Channel Isl
EP 113 | The Jaws Drama Between Kai Lenny and Laird Hamilton | Pinch My Salt
Kai Lenny breaks down the real story behind his tension with Laird Hamilton — the miscommunication, the “never meet your heroes” moment, and how they eventually squashed it. In this episode of Pinch My Salt, we go deep on big-wave surfing, tow-in surfing, foiling, stand-up paddling, windsurfing, kiteboarding, and what it actually takes to survive places like Nazaré and Jaws (Peʻahi). Kai shares in
EP 112 | The Wildest Surf Podcast Crossover Ever ?! BERT KREISCHER | Pinch My Salt
What happens when Bert Kreischer sits down with the Pinch My Salt crew and starts firing off stories like a machine-gun… about surfing, comedy, fame, Hawaii, localism, “small waves,” and the one joke **Netflix actually pushed back on?In this episode, Bert breaks down the moment **Shannon Sharpe basically invented his life story on a podcast (and Bert just… went with it). We talk the burnout of mod
EP 111| Pretty People Ruined Comedy!? IAN BAGG | Pinch My Salt
Pinch My Salt Podcast is back with a heater: we’re joined by crowd work wizard and comedian Ian Bagg for a wild, hilarious conversation that somehow covers stand-up comedy, crowd work, surfing, church video life, marriage advice, gym chaos, and the weird overlap between comedians and surfers.If you love comedy podcasts, surf culture, and the kind of episodes where you genuinely don’t know what’s c
EP 110 |Core Lord Exposes DJ Culture | Pinch My Salt | Pinch My Salt
In this episode of Pinch My Salt, we sit down with BRICK — DJ, producer, and founder of the Ebony Beach Club — to talk about Black surfers, representation in surfing, and why surfing should be for everyone. Brick shares the real story of how Ebony Beach Club started, what it felt like being one of the only Black people in the lineup, and how a simple idea turned into a massive movement celebrating
EP 109 | Shane Dorian on The Future of Surfing | Pinch My Salt
Upgrade your wallet today! Get 10% Off @Ridge with code SALTY at https://www.Ridge.com/SALTY#sponsored #ad How’s it! You know the rules. 🤙 In this episode of Pinch My Salt, Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan call up Shane Dorian — legendary big wave surfer, Pipeline / North Shore charger, former World Tour pro, and one of the most respected voices in surf culture — to talk real-life surfing in
EP 108 | Surf Bums in HOLLYWOOD?! | Pinch My Salt
In this episode of the Pinch My Salt Podcast we sit down with Yancy for a legendary, unfiltered, laugh conversation that swings from surf culture and Florida surf life to faith, spirituality, and growing up in strict Christianity—with a hard detour into the most chaotic 90s MTV story you’ve ever heard. Yancy breaks down what it feels like “crossing the bridge” from youthful ego to wisdom, why the
EP 107 | Medina's Departure Signals a Massive Shift in Pro Surfing | Pinch My Salt
Gabriel Medina just walked away from Rip Curl after 16 years—and the surf world is officially changing. In this episode of Pinch My Salt, Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan break down the biggest surfing news and what it means for pro surfing contracts, surf sponsorships, and the future of the surf industry. Are legacy surf brands like Rip Curl, Billabong, Quiksilver and Volcom losing their grip? Wh
EP 106 | How Two Pro Surfers Discovered the Fedora | Pinch My Salt
How Two Pro Surfers Discovered the Fedora | Pinch My Salt
Two pro surfers head to California and absolutely lose the plot. 🌴🤣 In this episode of Pinch My Salt, Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan dive into wild California stories, surf culture chaos, skate park madness, and the kind of unfiltered comedy you only get from lifelong surfers. From getting rear-ended by a cop, running into Chris Rock at t
EP 105 | The Secret Art of Barrel Riding | Pinch My Salt
EP 105 | The Secret Art of Barrel Riding | Pinch My Salt
The Secret Art of Barrel Riding goes way deeper than just getting pitted. In this episode of Pinch My Salt, Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan unpack what it really means to progress in surfing—from learning how to ride barrels properly to understanding the mindset of true surf black belts. Using legendary moments from Jordy Smith, Dane Reyno
Ep 104 | Spending an Hour With Tom Curren | Pinch My Salt
Get $10 Off at BRUNT with code: SALTY at https://bruntworkwear.com/salty #bruntpod In this episode of Pinch My Salt, we start by reflecting on what it felt like sitting down with 3x World Champion Tom Curren. Not a highlight reel interview, but a rare, quiet, sometimes uncomfortable conversation with one of surfing’s most mysterious figures. We talk about why Tom is so hard to intervie
Ep 103 | TOM CURREN Speaks Out! | Pinch My Salt
Surf legend Tom Curren joins Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan in Pensacola to talk story, Black Beauty, twin fins vs thrusters, and whether Gerry Lopez “sold out” to soft tops by putting his name on Costco foam boards. In this episode of the Pinch My Salt surf podcast, we go deep on core surf culture, style, and the future of surfing while laughing about The Search era, foamie invasions, and “soft
EP 102 | The One Surfer to Rule Them All | Pinch My Salt
How’s it, Pinchers! We're stoked to announce our new merch drop! 🔥 Check out these " special editions " before they're gone. - https://sterlingspencer.co/ EP 102 of Pinch My Salt dives into one of our wildest conversations yet — modern dating, iPhone girls vs Android girls, the 70% divorce trap, wedding photo addiction, surf culture chaos, scooter wipeouts, swimming cults, Corlord fights at the pi
EP 101 | The ONE Surfer Kelly CAN'T Beat | Pinch My Salt
In this episode of the Pinch My Salt surf comedy podcast, Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan dive deep into surf culture, surf beefs, core vs kook debates, and the legendary rivalry energy between Sterling and Kelly Slater. This episode is loaded with surf stories, surf injuries, surf philosophy, surf progression, localism, corelord wisdom, and behind-the-scenes tales from the pro surfing world. Fro
EP 100 | We Made Them ANGRY | Pinch My Salt
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EP 99 | The Dark Side of Being a Pro Surfer | Pinch My Salt
Aloha 🤙 Welcome to Pinch My Salt with pro surfer Sterling Spencer and cousin Ryan—today we dive into the lineup wars: Core-lords vs. Kooks, “Karen surfers”, Gen Z etiquette, peak-hour rules, and why surf schools aren’t teaching the actual rules of surfing. We break down lineup regulation (no refs, no sidelines), how to read local hours at spots like Pipe, and a belt-rank idea for the black belt of
EP 98 | The HIDDEN Rule I Wish I Knew SOONER | Pinch My Salt
EP 98 | Want to Do Airs? Start Here. | Pinch My Salt
Ever wondered how surfers actually learn to do airs? In this episode of Pinch My Salt, Sterling Spencer breaks down the real secret to surf aerials — and it’s NOT what most surf coaches tell you. We talk about the right way to start learning airs, why speed matters more than technique, how skating barefoot helps progression, and the biggest mis
EP 97 | Halloween Special: Kelly Slater, Laird Hamilton & Surf’s Scariest Stories | Pinch My Salt
Happy Halloween from Pinch My Salt—the surf-comedy podcast with Sterling Spencer & Cousin Ryan. Tonight we summon North Shore myths, Pipeline nightmares, Santa Cruz sketchiness, church hell-house stories, and the eternal debate: is gatekeeping surfing good for the culture or a kook move? We roast foilboarders, praise core lords, confess to bowling with Australians, and ask why the scariest waves m
EP 96 | Are Gen Z Surfers Ruining Surfing or SAVING It? | Pinch My Salt
Your new wardrobe awaits! Get $10 off@chubbies with the code: SALTY at https://www.chubbiesshorts.com/SALTY #chubbiespodSterling Spencer finally apologizes to Gen Z surfers — but blames the algorithm. In this hilarious and brutally honest Pinch My Salt Podcast episode, Sterling and Cousin Ryan dive deep into the battle between core vs zesty surfing, authentic surf culture vs algorithm chasing, and
EP 95 | The Surf Tip That Makes You Better! | Pinch My Salt
What if one simple surf tip could completely change the way you surf? In this episode of Pinch My Salt, Pro Surfer Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan break down the one board tweak and mindset shift that instantly improves your style, flow, and rail control.We’re talking about learning to surf smarter, not harder — ditching bad habits, losing the tail pad, feeling your rails again, and reconnecting
EP 94 | Gen Z vs. CORE LORD! | Pinch My Salt
Surf beef, soft-tops, and the hottest gossip in surfing! all in one episode. Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan break down a spicy Huntington vs North Shore incident, Lower Trestles madness, Gerry Lopez still styling at 75, finger-flip airs (skate tricks in the water!), and the true origin story of the thruster (Simon Anderson, we salute you). We tour Billabong House lore, Andy’s board stash, groms
EP 93 | Kelly Slater Ruined My Career | Pinch My Salt
Surf comedy meets core-lord confession. In this episode, Sterling tells the wild story of surfing against Kelly Slater at J-Bay—mind games, heat strategy, Andy Irons lore, and the white wetsuit era. We riff on boogie boarding vs. surfing, the real truth about the “720” (it’s a 540, fight us), Chris Joslin’s El Toro 20 tre flip moment, small-town youth group chaos, paddle strength hacks, lineup psy
EP 92 | This Wild Idea Might Be the Future of Surfing | Pinch My Salt
Aloha, core-lords! In this episode, Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan pitch a wild, actually-workable future for surfing: Surf Dojos + a Jiu-Jitsu-style belt system (white → blue → purple → brown → black, with degrees for airs, big waves, and riding any board). We roast soft-tops, salute the Herbie/Nathan/Christian Fletcher lineage and Astrodeck, debate WSL reform (END the endless qualifying grind,
EP 91 | Are Surf Contests BROKEN!? | Pinch My Salt
Over 2 Million Butts Love TUSHY. Get 10% off TUSHY with the code: SALTY at https://hellotushy.com/salty #ad #sponsored Are surf contests broken? 🤔 In this episode of Pinch My Salt, pro surfer Sterling Spencer and cousin Ryan Spencer dive deep into why surf competitions feel stale, how the WSL world title showdown went down, and whether wave pools, one-hour formats, or even water jiu-jits
EP 90 | Every Surfer Should Do THIS! | Pinch My Salt
We unpack the chaos of surf culture — from Taylor Swift engagement chatter (and why celebrity news hijacks your brain) to the real top plus-size surf legends and what living inside the Volcom/Billabong houses actually felt like. We debate skate shoes (core brands vs mega-brands), and then drop a blueprint for raising a core-lord grom: single fin → twin fin → thruster. Sterling breaks down why bore
EP 89 | Chasing Hurricane Surf: Worth It? | Pinch My Salt
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Hurricane Surf Florida—is chasing East Coast hurricane swell worth it or just hype? In this Pinch My Salt episode, We break down what really makes hurricane surf work in Florida: swell angle around the Cape, offshore wind windows, big tide swings, sandbar shape, and why perfect-looking cams still hide m
EP 88 | New Technology is Ruining Surf Culture!? | Pinch My Salt
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This week on Pinch My Salt we dive into the wild side of surf culture — surf fights at Lower Trestles, drone pilots disrupting lineups, Florida surf history, and why surfers never quite get the respect they deserve. Sterling Spencer and
EP 87 | Surfing’s New King? Jordy Smith on the Road to World Title | Pinch My Salt
Thank you to our Sponsors: West Peak and True Classic!- GET IT IN YAH! West Peak!- https://drinkwestpeak.com/collections/drinks- Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @TrueClassic at https://trueclassic.com/SALTY #trueclassicpod The Pinch My Salt Podcast is back with surf talk hotter than a Fiji reef pass! 🌊🔥 This week we dive into the big question: Is Jordy Smith about to become t
EP 86 | Tahiti’s Code Red Swell Was Pure Insanity | Pinch My Salt
Surf stories don’t get crazier than this! In this episode of Pinch My Salt 🎙️, pro surfer Sterling Spencer and filmer cousin Ryan Spencer swap the wildest tales from the glory days of surf travel — from Costa Rica surf trips and Bali scooter missions to Mentawai Islands malaria, hair-whip science....
We dive into the Code Red Tahiti swell, Teahupo’o wipeouts, Griffin Colapinto and Koa Rothman char
EP 85 | What Andy Irons Told Me On His Last Surf | Pinch My Salt
This is the surf history episode you didn’t know you needed. We dive deep into the raw, untold stories of Andy Irons, Jay Adams, and the legends that built the foundation of modern surfing. From the rise of the shortboard revolution to the fall of the surf industry post-COVID, Pinch My Salt lays it all out—uncensored, hilarious, and fully core.Hear firsthand stories of Andy’s final days, surf miss
EP 84 | I Hid in a Closet at Pipeline | Pinch My Salt
From Tupac to Pipeline, this episode of Pinch My Salt takes you on a wild ride through surf trauma, street wisdom, and comedy chaos. Sterling recounts the time he got hazed by North Shore legends Mark Healey and Jesse Merle Jones—yes, there was a knife, a closet, and a bloody tuna. This is core surf culture meets unfiltered stand-up comedy. 🌊😂Whether you're into surfing podcasts, surf culture stor
EP 83 | The Secret Code of Surfing TYPES | Pinch My Salt
NEW MERCH ALERT: https://sterlingspencer.co/There are 4 types of surfers—and once you see it, you can't unsee it.This episode cracks the code of surf culture in the funniest, rawest way possible. From Big Wave Psychos in helmets to Hipster Surfers in beanies and rings, we expose the unspoken personalities that run the lineup. Which one are you? The High-Perf Jock trying to qualify? Or the North Sh
EP 82 | Surfing CANCELLED Me!? | Pinch My Salt
Pinch My Salt, titled "Surfing Cancelled Me", we dive deep into the raw, hilarious, and controversial world of surf culture, surf conspiracies, and the chaotic evolution of modern surfing. From soft top wars to beef with legends like Kelly Slater, Kalani Robb and OCCY, we unpack why the surf industry is in a "vulnerable" state, and how viral YouTube culture is messing with core surf values. We tal
EP 81 | Thailand Surf Trip Gone WILD! | Pinch My Salt
Elephants, skimboards, Mormons in silk pajamas, and wild surf adventures — this is not your average surf trip PODCAST! Join Sterling Spencer and Ryan as they take you deep into the weirdest, funniest, and most unforgettable surf stories from Thailand. From riding elephants in the jungle to getting chased by ladyboys on the streets of Phuket, this Thailand surf adventure is beyond epic.They talk su
EP 80 | What If Justin Bieber Became a SURFER!? | Pinch My Salt
🌊😂 Welcome to Pinch My Salt — the surf comedy podcast that roasts surf culture, explores awkward dad life, and takes you deep into the weirdest corners of the ocean and the mind! 🤙Join pro surfer Sterling Spencer (aka the best surfer in the world ) and his cousin Ryan as they drop in on hilarious topics: sketchy surf company conspiracies, whether Justin Bieber should trade his beanie for a board,
EP 79 | Jonah Hill Chose CORE. Tom Segura Chose COSTCO! | Pinch My Salt
Did Tom Segura just post the most controversial surf photo ever? In this viral episode of Pinch My Salt, pro surfer Sterling Spencer breaks down Tom Segura’s foam board fail, and why real surfers are calling it the end of core surf culture. We compare Tom’s Costco surfboard moment to Jonah Hill’s epic surf transformation, and ask: who really respects the craft?We also dive into the soft-top apocal
EP 78 | Inside Surfing's Most NOTORIOUS House | Pinch My Salt
In this episode of Pinch My Salt, Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan dive deep into the untold stories of the legendary Volcom House on the North Shore of Oahu. From wild surf parties and groupie pyramids to acid-fueled midnight pipeline sessions, this is raw, unfiltered surf history you won't hear anywhere else.💪 Plus, we break down the eternal debate: Are surfers actually stronger than gym bros? (
EP 77 | What Makes You the BEST Surfer EVER!? | Pinch My Salt
Who is the best surfer in the world—and what actually makes someone “the best” in surfing? Is it airs, power turns, getting barreled, or just having the most fun? On this episode of Pinch My Salt, pro surfer Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan dive deep into surf culture, surf comedy, and the eternal debate: performance vs. soul surfing.If you love surfing podcasts, skateboarding culture, beach life,
EP 76 | The Most EPIC Surf Fight EVER | Pinch My Salt
Is the best surfer really the one having the most fun—or just the one selling soft tops? In this episode of Pinch My Salt, Sterling Spencer and Ryan go deep into the surf culture battlefield, unpacking the viral phrase that’s dividing the lineup. From Florida to the Gold Coast, we talk surf fights, core lords, and the war between fun surfers and those chasing gnarly progression.We dive into surfin
EP 75 | No One Talks About THIS Surf PROBLEM! | Pinch My Salt
The WSL is finally listening... but is it too late? In this episode of Pinch My Salt, we break down the biggest shakeup in professional surfing in years: the World Surf League is scrapping the midyear cut, bringing back Pipe, and maybe—just maybe—giving the sport back to the surfers.We also dig into:Julian Wilson’s wildcard return at the Gold Coast Pro 🏄♂️Why Felipe Toledo got booed in Australia
EP 74 | Sterling's WORST Dating Advice | Pinch My Salt
😂 Sterling's Worst Dating Advice is a long-form comedy podcast episode delivering pure chaotic podcast energy from start to finish. We’re serving up funny dating stories, absurd podcast moments, and raw relationship podcast confessions. From funny heartbreak tales to over-the-top marriage regrets, this episode turns romantic fails into absolutely hilarious wins. 😅 Surf’s up 🤙! Surfers will lo
EP 73 | Soft Tops, Aliens, and the END of Surf Culture | Pinch My Salt
Surfers are insane—and we’ve got the proof. In this viral episode of Pinch My Salt, pro surfer Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan dive deep into the craziest corners of surf culture, conspiracy theories, and core vs. kook chaos. From Kanye West clones, UFO sightings, and jellyfish aliens, to the ultimate soft top vs. core lord surfing debate—this surf comedy podcast pulls no punches.We talk Ben Grav
EP 72 | They Used to Be CORE... Now They’re CORPORATE | Pinch My Salt
In this hilarious episode of our comedy podcast, we dive deep into one of the greatest debates of our generation: can pretty couples actually make it? From marriage theories to surf metaphors, contest nerves, and the downfall of core surfers, nothing is off limits. Sterling Spencer and the crew unpack why being ugly might be the secret to a successful relationship, compare marriage to riding the s
EP 71 | Is Localism Saving or Destroying Surfing?| Pinch My Salt
We dive deep into the hot debate around localism in surfing. Is protecting your home break noble or just toxic gatekeeping? 🏄♂️ We share hilarious stories about surf trips gone wrong, filming surf movies with Rob Machado, battling alpha filmer drama, and why goofy footers are like Gen Z travelers. Plus, we uncover how surf culture, skateboarding culture, and even snowboarding tribes view re
EP 70 | Will the Tariffs HURT or SAVE Surfing? | Pinch My Salt
Welcome back to Pinch My Salt, the funniest surf podcast on the planet - where ex-pro surfers, core lords, and soft top haters unite. In this episode, we dive deep into the spicy world of surf industry tariffs, aging rippers with paddle priority, and the hidden costs of cheap China soft tops. Is the surf community ready to go core again? Will new import taxes finally kill off the mass-produced foa
EP 69 | LEARN To Surf the RIGHT Way! | Pinch My Salt
What happens when two surf-obsessed cousins expose the unspoken truth about the surfing world? In this comedy-surf podcast episode of Pinch My Salt, titled Every Surfer’s Worst FEAR, we break down the most relatable, embarrassing, and terrifying moments in surf culture. From soft top surfers, stand-up paddlers, and foil board fails, to the sacred art of the bottom turn, we cover what every core su
EP 68 | How Does a Modern PRO SURFER Make MONEY!? | Pinch My Salt with Sterling Spencer
Ever wondered how a modern pro surfer makes money in today’s world of content creation, OnlyFans lunch breaks, and surfboard sponsorships? In this episode of Pinch My Salt, Pro surfer Sterling Spencer and his filmer cousin Ryan Spencer dive into the hilarious reality of surviving as a modern-day surfer. From carbon fiber surfboards and wave pools in Brazil, to side hustles like OnlyFans messaging,
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