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PINCH MY SALT

Pinch My Salt

93 episodes

5 days ago

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...

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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...

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Comedy Interviews

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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...

5 days 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...

1 week 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 ...

2 weeks 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...

3 weeks 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...

1 month 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...

1 month ago

56 minutes

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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 the next World Champion? From Fiji barrels to the North Shore legends, we break down the drama...

1 month ago

52 minutes

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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 charging, plus untold Bruce Irons stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Mixed in? Life lessons on sur...

1 month ago

52 minutes

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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 missions with Jay Adams, the evolution from Tom Curren to Kelly Slater, and how the Momentum Genera...

2 months ago

1 hour 5 minutes

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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 stories, underground surf beefs, or just love hilarious tales from the North Shore, this episode is...

2 months ago

57 minutes

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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 Shore Gatekeeper ready to scrap over a 2-foot wave? Whether you're a surfer, skater, gym rat, s...

2 months ago

1 hour

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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 talk epic summer surf stories, AI surfing edits, skateboarding and snowboarding crossovers, and the ...

2 months ago

58 minutes

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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 surf culture, skim boarding fails, elephant rides gone wrong, tsunamis, and spiritual showdowns b...

2 months ago

55 minutes

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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, epic skate fails, stinky vegan diets, mid-life dad crises, AI taking over realtors, and the hid...

3 months ago

52 minutes

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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 apocalypse , the downfall of local surf shops, fake surf influencers, and how foam boards are ruining...

3 months ago

59 minutes

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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? (Spoiler: yes.) Ryan reveals his calisthenics journey, his addiction to acai bowls, and an unexp...

3 months ago

54 minutes

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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, surf edits, and funny takes on pro surfers like Kelly Slater, Andy Irons, or Tom Curren, this ...

3 months ago

47 minutes

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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 surfing philosophy, soft topper gaslighting, surf influencers, WSL conspiracies, hipsters on twin fin...

4 months ago

50 minutes

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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 😳 The return of style in pro surfing 👑 The end of soft tops? (Core lord opinions inside) ...

4 months ago

53 minutes

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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 love the surf culture podcast vibes, with a surf school rant about soft tops surfing nightmares. ...

4 months ago

1 hour 2 minutes

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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...