PINCH MY SALT

Pinch My Salt

Pinch My Salt is the ultimate mashup of surf podcast and comedy podcast — where surf culture gets roasted, worshipped, and flipped upside down. Hosted by pro surfer Sterling Spencer and his filmer Cousin Ryan Spencer, each episode dives into the weird, wild, and hilarious world of surfing, skateboarding, and everything salty in between. From soft-top drama and gnarly Pipeline surf house fights to legends like Andy Irons and Kelly Slater, no topic is off-limits. It’s part spiritual journey, part stand-up routine, and all surf-core chaos. If you love laughing at surf industry conspiracies, nostalgic stories, or just want a break from the serious side of surfing — this is your spot. Subscribe for weekly drops. Stay salty. #surfpodcast #comedypodcast #surfing #skateboarding #surfhumor #pinchmysalt #surfcomedy

  1. HACE 4 H

    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 surf culture used to feel like before the surf industry changed. We get into the real story behind the Billabong house brawl, localism at Pipeline, old-school North Shore rules, Hawaii surf history, the difference between today’s pro surfing world and the raw era of Andy Irons, Kelly Slater, and the heavy North Shore generation. Makua also opens up about getting sober, healing through music, his comeback, his new single “Catch a Wave,” and why surfing lost some of its soul when brands and corporations took over. This episode is packed with North Shore stories, Hawaiian surf history, pro surfing talk, surf industry truth, old Hawaii energy, and the kind of behind-the-scenes stories you rarely hear told this openly. If you’re into Makua Rothman, Eddie Rothman, Pipeline, surf culture, surf podcast stories, and classic North Shore legends, this one is for you. Makua talks about: Growing up around Eddie Rothman and Da Hui The Billabong house fight story Surfer Poll night chaos Jeremy Flores and North Shore tension Old-school Hawaii localism Kelly Slater, Andy Irons, and surf rivalry Why the surf industry changed Getting clean and sober Music, healing, and Makua’s new chapter Watch, comment, and let us know your favorite Makua Rothman story from this episode. #MakuaRothman #PinchMySalt #SurfPodcast #NorthShore #Pipeline #EddieRothman #DaHui #Billabong #SurfCulture #HawaiiSurf #AndyIrons #KellySlater #JeremyFlores #Surfing #ProSurfing #Makua #SurferPoll #NorthShoreOahu #BigWaveSurfing #Hawaii

    1 h 33 min
  2. 31 MAR

    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 difference between real musicians and DJs, the rise of AI music tools, fake producer culture, ghost production, Coachella stories, wearing the iconic Deadmau5 helmet, getting too drunk at festivals, and why modern DJ culture can feel completely fake. This episode is packed with funny stories, sharp opinions, surf talk, music industry truths, and classic Pinch My Salt chaos. If you’re into Deadmau5 interviews, EDM podcasts, surf podcasts, electronic music culture, festival stories, wake surfing, Kelly Slater wave pool talk, AI in music, and behind-the-scenes stories from major artists, this one is loaded. Deadmau5 was one of the funniest guests we’ve had on the show. He got real about fame, touring, managers, groupies, AI-generated music, therapy, Coachella, and what it’s actually like being one of the biggest names in electronic music while still trying to keep it real. From stories about Fisher, Diplo, Skrillex, Tommy Lee, Kelly Slater’s wave pool, and Turks and Caicos, to his thoughts on surfing, wake boats, DJing, performance, and fake industry people, this episode goes everywhere in the best way. If you like funny long-form podcasts, surf culture, electronic music, artist interviews, and hearing a legend completely unfiltered, this episode is for you. Comment your favorite Deadmau5 moment below and let us know who you want to see next on Pinch My Salt. Keywords: Deadmau5, deadmau5 interview, Deadmau5 podcast, Pinch My Salt, Sterling Spencer, Cousin Ryan, EDM podcast, electronic music podcast, DJ culture, fake DJs, ghost producers, AI music, Suno AI, Coachella, wake surfing, surfing Hawaii, Kelly Slater wave pool, Fisher DJ surfing, Skrillex, Tommy Lee, Diplo, festival stories, music industry, Deadmau5 helmet, surf podcast, funny podcast Hashtags: #Deadmau5 #PinchMySalt #EDM #ElectronicMusic #DJCulture #Coachella #SurfPodcast #WakeSurfing #AI #AIMusic #GhostProducer #Skrillex #Fisher #KellySlater #Surfing #Podcast #SterlingSpencer #CousinRyan #MusicIndustry #FestivalLife

    1 h 13 min
  3. 24 MAR

    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, surfboard shapers, Kelly Slater, Rob Machado, Thailand surfboard manufacturing, hand-shaped surfboards, surfboard pop-outs, and whether big surf brands are hurting small shapers and local surf shops. Sterling opens up about his personal history with FireWire Surfboards, getting caught in surf industry politics, and how those experiences still affect him today. They also react to insane surf clips, talk Jamie O’Brien, Shane Dorian, pro surfing, Challenger Series heartbreak, skateboarding style, and finish with a hilarious zodiac signs of pro surfers game featuring Kelly Slater, Joel Tudor, John John Florence, Mick Fanning, Dane Reynolds, Laird Hamilton, Andy Irons, Jordy Smith, and more. This episode is funny, raw, emotional, controversial, and full of real talk about surfing, surf culture, surf history, pro surfers, surf brands, and the future of the surf industry. If you’re into surf podcasts, surf drama, Joel Tudor, FireWire, Kelly Slater, Sterling Spencer, and behind-the-scenes conversations about what really happens in surfing, this one’s for you. From stories about getting drafted into the “SEAL division,” Twitch gaming, and nonprofit chaos, to deep talk on board shaping, loyalty, money, hypocrisy, and selling out in surfing, this episode goes everywhere in the best way possible. Sterling gets honest about feeling manipulated during a vulnerable time in his pro surfing career, and the boys unpack why the Joel Tudor vs FireWire conversation hit such a nerve across the surfing world. Then it shifts into classic Pinch My Salt madness: surf clips, snowboard slander, Kelly Slater selling New Zealand, weird training videos, Bert Kreischer lookalikes lost at sea, and one of the funniest games we’ve ever played — guessing the zodiac signs of famous pro surfers. Topics in this episode: Joel Tudor, FireWire controversy, Kelly Slater debate, Rob Machado, surfboard shaping, Thailand manufacturing, hand-shaped boards, surfboard technology, Shane Dorian, peptides, testosterone, Challenger Series, pro surf rankings, Jamie O’Brien, Dane Reynolds, zodiac signs, surfer astrology, comedy podcast, surf industry corruption, local shapers, surf shop culture, and raw surf stories. #PinchMySalt #SterlingSpencer #CousinRyan #JoelTudor #FireWire #KellySlater #SurfPodcast #Surfing #SurfCulture #SurfIndustry #ProSurfing #SurfDrama #DaneReynolds #JohnJohnFlorence #MickFanning #LairdHamilton #AndyIrons #JordySmith #ShaneDorian #JamieOBrien #Surfboards #SurfboardShaping #ComedyPodcast #YouTubePodcast #SurfTalk #CoreSurfing #SurfCommunity #SurferPodcast #RobMachado #SurfNews

    1 h 12 min
  4. 10 MAR

    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 different from the golden era. We also get into Skip Frye, Laird Hamilton, Jonah Hill surfing, Oxbow, classic longboarding, surfboard shaping, garage shapers, eco surf hypocrisy, WSL talk, jiu-jitsu, and Joel’s wild personal stories from decades inside professional surfing. This episode is packed with surf history, controversial takes, hilarious moments, insider stories, and honest opinions from one of the most iconic and outspoken surfers of all time. If you’re into surf podcasts, Joel Tudor interviews, longboard legends, surfboard design, surf culture commentary, core lord surf talk, and real conversations about what happened to surfing, this one is for you. Keywords: Joel Tudor, surfing podcast, surf culture, longboarding, Kelly Slater, FireWire, soft tops, Skip Frye, Laird Hamilton, Jonah Hill surfing, surf etiquette, surf industry, WSL, jiu-jitsu, surf history, surfboard shaping, core surfing Hashtags: #JoelTudor #Surfing #SurfPodcast #PinchMySalt #Longboarding #KellySlater #SurfCulture #SurfIndustry #FireWire #SoftTops #SkipFrye #LairdHamilton #WSL #SurfHistory #SurfEtiquette #JiuJitsu #CoreLord #SterlingSpencer

    1 h 23 min
  5. 24 FEB

    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 Islands, why so many surfers are calling him a snake, and why we think the story is way more complicated. This is a full Kelly Slater podcast discussion with surf industry talk, board brand politics, sponsorship money, Firewire surfboards, Quiksilver, and why legends don’t always get paid what they’re worth. If you’ve been following the Kelly Slater Stab in the Dark debate, the Britt Merrick comments, or the surf world reaction, this episode is for you. We also talk surf culture, podcast backlash, family, healing, and some absolute chaos along the way. Classic Pinch My Salt energy. No guest this week — just the boys going deep, getting weird, and talking story. In this episode: Kelly Slater / Channel Islands / Firewire drama Stab in the Dark reactions Why the surf industry turned on legends Podcast backlash & internet hate YouTube Silver Play Button unboxing Sterling opens up about family, grief, and healing Brain injury recovery + flying again If you’re into surf podcasts, surf commentary, Kelly Slater news, surf industry drama, and unfiltered comedy, subscribe and join the Pinchy Pinchers / Salty Babies. 👇 Drop a comment: Was Kelly right to leave Channel Islands? #KellySlater #Surfing #ChannelIslands #Firewire #StabInTheDark #SurfPodcast #PinchMySalt #SurfDrama #BrittMerrick #Quiksilver

    1 h 14 min

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Pinch My Salt is the ultimate mashup of surf podcast and comedy podcast — where surf culture gets roasted, worshipped, and flipped upside down. Hosted by pro surfer Sterling Spencer and his filmer Cousin Ryan Spencer, each episode dives into the weird, wild, and hilarious world of surfing, skateboarding, and everything salty in between. From soft-top drama and gnarly Pipeline surf house fights to legends like Andy Irons and Kelly Slater, no topic is off-limits. It’s part spiritual journey, part stand-up routine, and all surf-core chaos. If you love laughing at surf industry conspiracies, nostalgic stories, or just want a break from the serious side of surfing — this is your spot. Subscribe for weekly drops. Stay salty. #surfpodcast #comedypodcast #surfing #skateboarding #surfhumor #pinchmysalt #surfcomedy

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