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PINCH MY SALT

Pinch My Salt

107 episodes

3 days ago

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? Why are top surfers chasing new deals, luxury brands, and short-term “collabs” instead of lifelong ...

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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? Why are top surfers chasing new deals, luxury brands, and short-term “collabs” instead of lifelong ...

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Episodes (20/107)

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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? Why are top surfers chasing new deals, luxury brands, and short-term “collabs” instead of lifelong ...

3 days ago

56 minutes

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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 the Viper Room, and accidentally helping start the fedora hipster era, to breaking down surf fight...

1 week ago

45 minutes

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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 Reynolds, Tom Curren, Bruce Irons, Kelly Slater, Rasta, and Bryce Young, the boys break down why some...

2 weeks ago

54 minutes

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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 interview, his humility, his long pauses, and why being in the room with him feels completely different...

3 weeks ago

55 minutes

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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 top police” writing tickets in the parking lot. Tom breaks down his iconic Jeffreys Bay waves, ...

1 month ago

1 hour 3 minutes

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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 pier, and the funniest Lord of the Rings crossover you never asked for. If you love surf comedy p...

1 month ago

54 minutes

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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. From calling out surf egos to breaking down why Kelly Slater feared Sterling’s comedy, we explore th...

1 month ago

49 minutes

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EP 100 | We Made Them ANGRY | Pinch My Salt

1 month ago

50 minutes

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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 surfing so beginners stop paddling into danger. We react to viral clips (fake shark? arrow check...

1 month ago

1 hour 2 minutes

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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 mistakes surfers make when trying to boost. This episode quickly turns into a hilarious deep dive ...

2 months ago

1 hour 2 minutes

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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 make us feel the most alive. If you love surf history, wipeouts, haunted swells, Kelly Slater ...

2 months ago

48 minutes

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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 #chubbiespod Sterling 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 the rise of Gen Z surfers doing it for the clip instead of the wave. From Sterling’s viral “S...

2 months ago

52 minutes

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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 to what surfing’s all about. Whether you’re riding a Firewire, Channel Islands, or some hipster...

2 months ago

57 minutes

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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 in stand-up pits, and why lineup etiquette still matters. Plus: quads vs thrusters, boogie-board ...

3 months ago

46 minutes

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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 psychology (how to get more waves), and why the ’80s were the golden era of pro surfing. If you love...

3 months ago

59 minutes

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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, merge storylines, boost media), and ask the hard question: Is pickleball bigger than surfing—and...

3 months ago

49 minutes

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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-jitsu could save pro surfing. From Kelly Slater’s cryptic comments, to Yago Dora’s title win, to ...

3 months ago

47 minutes

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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 boredom is the secret doorway to style and creativity, how a twin fin resets your rails, and why thru...

4 months ago

53 minutes

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EP 89 | Chasing Hurricane Surf: Worth It? | Pinch My Salt

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 mushy walls. We compare spots from Cocoa Beach and Sebastian Inlet to New Smyrna, Fort Pierce, and Hatteras; talk lineup etiquette and why “the spot everyone lies about” stays quiet; and explain...

4 months ago

57 minutes

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EP 88 | New Technology is Ruining Surf Culture!? | Pinch My Salt

Thank you to our Sponsors: West Peak and True Classic! - Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @TrueClassic at https://trueclassic.com/SALTY #trueclassicpod 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 Ryan Spencer break down legendary run-ins at Lowers with Wardo, Dane Ward, Chad Montgomery, Fur...

4 months ago

56 minutes