PINCH MY SALT

Pinch My Salt
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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

  1. 1 hr ago

    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 followed, and why things between Marshall and Kelly may have remained weird for nearly 20 years. The crew also talks about Kelly Slater’s competitive mindset, East Coast surfing, Florida surf culture, the Sean Slater Invitational, Cocoa Beach surf contests, and what it was like growing up inside the professional surf industry. Then the conversation moves to Hawaii’s North Shore, Pipeline, Jamie O’Brien, surf houses, pro surfer groupies, wild North Shore parties, accidental drug deals, getting shot with a pellet gun, and the unwritten rules of surviving Hawaii as a young surfer. Before the podcast, Sterling, Ryan, and Marshall take a spontaneous Florida surf trip to chase a powerful East Coast swell. They battle nonstop current, short-period waves, sunburn, exhaustion, long beach walks, and the reality of trying to surf when you are no longer 18 years old. Marshall also opens up about his history with Sterling Spencer and how their friendship helped Sterling recover after his traumatic brain injury. During Sterling’s recovery in Hawaii, Marshall helped him paddle out, surf again, regain his strength, and rediscover why surfing was supposed to be fun. Their friendship eventually helped inspire the comedy videos and surf content that led to the creation of Pinch My Salt. This episode dives into the rise and fall of the early-2000s surf industry, surf sponsorships, Billabong, Lost Surfboards, No Fear, NSSA contests, East Coast Surfing Magazine, magazine surfers, professional surfing contracts, trust-fund surfers, social media surfing, YouTube surf careers, Nathan Florence, Jamie O’Brien, and why so many retired professional surfers eventually become real estate agents. The guys discuss the pressure young surfers faced when brands promised they could become the next Kelly Slater. Surf companies sponsored hundreds of kids, placed stickers on their boards, dangled the dream of becoming a professional surfer, and often moved on when the next younger athlete arrived. Marshall explains why so many talented surfers struggled after their professional careers ended and why he believes kids should learn to love surfing before worrying about sponsors, contests, money, fame, or becoming a surf legend. They also break down the difference between surfing on the East Coast, the Gulf Coast, California, and Hawaii. Is Florida too comfortable for professional surfers? Do fishing, Southern food, small-wave contests, local fame, and comfortable hometowns stop East Coast surfers from chasing their full potential? Why does Hawaii create such a different level of commitment, fear, discipline, and work ethic? From Kelly Slater rivalry stories and Jamie O’Brien’s Pipeline house to surf industry politics, Hawaiian culture, accidental crime, old-school surf sponsorships, surf contest psychology, brain injury recovery, friendship, family, healing, and rediscovering the aloha spirit, this episode covers every side of surfing. Featuring: Kelly Slater Marshall Alberga Sterling Spencer Cousin Ryan Jamie O’Brien Nathan Florence CJ Hobgood Damien Hobgood Shay Lopez Makua Rothman Andy Irons Sunny Garcia Pete Mendia Oliver Kurtz Evan Geiselman Freddy Patacchia Derek Ho North Shore surfing Pipeline surfing Cocoa Beach surfing Florida surf culture East Coast surfing Professional surfing Surf industry stories Surf podcast comedy Let us know in the comments: Do you believe Marshall and Kelly Slater are really Eskimo brothers? Was beating Kelly Slater the greatest moment of Marshall’s competitive surfing career? And which professional surfer story should we investigate next? Show Marshall some love in the comments, subscribe to Pinch My Salt, tickle the like button, and help us reach 100,000 subscribers. You know the rules. #KellySlater #Surfing #JamieOBrien #Pipeline #NorthShore #SurfPodcast #PinchMySalt

    1hr 7min

  2. 2 Jun

    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-style reality show save pro surfing? Or is the surf contest world too niche, too expensive, and too disconnected from real surf culture? We talk WSL business rumors, surf industry drama, why nobody watches contests live anymore, Kelly Slater, Jack Johnson, Tom Curren dream trips, core lords, surf skating, Hawaiian surf culture, surf addiction, and why surfing might be the most magical and destructive sport on earth. If you love surfing, surf comedy, surf podcasts, WSL drama, pro surfing history, wave pools, surf culture debates, and two Florida surf cousins trying to figure out who ruined the tour… this episode is for you. Drop a comment: Who should buy the WSL? #WorldSurfLeague #WSL #Surfing #SurfPodcast #PinchMySalt #ProSurfing #SurfCulture #KellySlater #SurfComedy #WavePools #ASP #ESPN #SurfIndustry #SurfContest #CoreSurfing #SurfDrama #SurfNews #SterlingSpencer #CousinRyan #SurfYouTube

    55 min

  3. 26 May

    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, flat surf contests, modern surf judging, the future of surf competitions, and why wave pools might become the next major stage for professional surfing. Tom Carroll, two-time world champion and one of surfing’s most respected legends, drops in to talk about winning the first professional wave pool contest in Allentown, Pennsylvania in 1985, beating Derek Ho, and what that strange moment in surf history says about where surfing is headed now. TC breaks down the energy of wave pools, the pressure of performing in front of a close crowd, Kelly Slater’s wave pool, Surf Ranch, the dream of pressing a button for perfect waves, and whether surfers still have the patience to wait on the ocean. The boys also get into Sterling turning 40, surf legacy, getting older, pro surfers not mattering, Jack Johnson allegedly cussing, John John Florence’s fake music career, Walton Goggins aura, Kimana’s big-man power surfing, soft top chaos, public breastfeeding disasters, seaweed trauma, and the possibility of a future wave pool tour with DJs, celebrities, pool parties, and actual entertainment. Is the ocean tour in trouble? Are wave pools the future of surfing? Can the WSL survive flat contests? Is Tom Carroll secretly the first wave pool champion ever? You know the rules. Drop in, comment, like, subscribe, and pinch that salty button. Featuring: Tom Carroll Sterling Spencer Cousin Ryan Pinch My Salt Topics in this episode: Tom Carroll interview Wave pool surfing Future of surfing WSL surf contests Stab air contest Huey Vaughn air surfing Kelly Slater wave pool Surf Ranch Allentown Pennsylvania wave pool contest First professional wave pool contest Derek Ho Raglan New Zealand surf contest Flat surf contests Surf judging Dream Tour Professional surfing Sterling Spencer birthday Surf comedy podcast #TomCarroll #Surfing #WavePools #FutureOfSurfing #WSL #SurfContest #SurfPodcast #PinchMySalt #SterlingSpencer #CousinRyan #KellySlater #SurfRanch #HueyVaughn #StabHigh #SurfComedy #ProfessionalSurfing #SurfIndustry #Raglan #NewZealandSurf #SurfCulture #WorldChampionSurfer #SurfHistory #WavePoolSurfing #SurfingPodcast #YouTubePodcast

    1hr 6min

  4. 19 May

    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 weirdest WSL contests ever. Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan call Luke live from Raglan to get the inside scoop on what was really happening behind the scenes at the contest, from boring heats and bad conditions to pro surfer energy, local New Zealand surf culture, WSL event vibes, and whether the whole thing was a huge fail or just classic surfing chaos. In this episode of the Pinch My Salt Podcast, Sterling Spencer and Ryan Spencer roast, react, and break down the biggest surf clips of the week, including the WSL quietly selling its stake in the Kelly Slater Surf Ranch, the future of wave pools, Filipe Toledo riding a twin fin in competition, Kelly Slater’s old-school Gold Coast surfing, Tom Curren’s legendary style, Dane Kealoha footage, shark chase clips, garage surf training, skimboarding madness, pro surfers becoming real estate agents, and the eternal question: is modern competitive surfing actually fun to watch? Luke Cederman brings the perfect Raglan chaos to the show as the guys ask what the WSL New Zealand event was really like from inside the scene. Was the contest boring? Were the waves bad? Were the pros partying? Was Gabriel Medina actually staying in a shed? And is Raglan Surf Report officially the mayor of New Zealand surf comedy? This episode is full surf comedy, WSL roasting, pro surfing stories, New Zealand surf scene madness, surf industry talk, Kelly Slater jokes, Jack Johnson aftermath, Tom Curren worship, twin fin propaganda, and classic Pinch My Salt nonsense. Featuring: Luke Cederman / Raglan Surf Report Sterling Spencer Cousin Ryan Pinch My Salt Podcast Drop a comment, hit the like button, and tell us: was the WSL New Zealand Pro a huge fail, or did Raglan just get robbed by the forecast? #PinchMySalt #LukeCederman #RaglanSurfReport #WSL #WorldSurfLeague #Raglan #NewZealandPro #SurfPodcast #SurfComedy #SterlingSpencer #CousinRyan #SurfCulture #ProSurfing #KellySlater #FilipeToledo #GabrielMedina #JackRobinson #TomCurren #DaneKealoha #TwinFin #SurfRanch #SurfIndustry #SurfClips #SurfingPodcast #RaglanSurf #NewZealandSurfing

    43 min

  5. 12 May

    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’s surf supergroup. In this episode, Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan sit down with Jack Johnson to talk about his early days as a surfer, filmmaker, musician, and North Shore kid before he became one of the most recognizable singer-songwriters in the world. Jack tells the story of playing bass in the original version of The Surfers with Kelly Slater singing, Tom Curren on drums, Rob Machado and Peter King on guitar, and how somehow he and Curren never got the call when the record happened. The boys also get into Banana Pancakes, Jack’s surf movie roots, getting roasted by Saturday Night Live, refusing to wear a fedora, surfing with Kelly Slater, getting humbled at Pipeline, Hawaiian slack-key guitar, and why Jack Johnson’s music became the nervous-system regulator for an entire generation of surfers. This is one of the most legendary Pinch My Salt episodes yet — part surf history, part comedy podcast, part therapy session, and part lost chapter of surf music lore. Featuring: Jack Johnson, Sterling Spencer, Cousin Ryan, Kelly Slater stories, Tom Curren stories, Rob Machado stories, North Shore Hawaii, Pipeline, Backdoor, Thicker Than Water, Loose Change, Banana Pancakes, The Surfers band, Hawaiian music, surf comedy, surf podcast, and classic surf culture. Drop a comment: Did Kelly Slater accidentally fire Jack Johnson from The Surfers? Like, subscribe, and join the salty babies / pinchers. #JackJohnson #KellySlater #PinchMySalt #SterlingSpencer #CousinRyan #SurfPodcast #SurfComedy #TheSurfers #TomCurren #RobMachado #PeterKing #BananaPancakes #NorthShore #Pipeline #Backdoor #SurfCulture #SurfMusic #ThickerThanWater #LooseChange #HawaiiSurf #SurfingPodcast #SurfLegends #TamayoPerry #JackJohnsonMusic #SurferMagazine Jack Johnson podcast, Jack Johnson interview, Kelly Slater band, Kelly Slater The Surfers, Jack Johnson The Surfers, Jack Johnson Kelly Slater, Tom Curren Jack Johnson, Rob Machado Jack Johnson, Peter King surf, The Surfers band Kelly Slater, Pinch My Salt Jack Johnson, Sterling Spencer Jack Johnson, Cousin Ryan Jack Johnson, Banana Pancakes Jack Johnson, Jack Johnson surfing, Jack Johnson surf film, Thicker Than Water Jack Johnson, Loose Change surf movie, North Shore surf stories, Pipeline surf stories, Backdoor surf stories, Tamayo Perry Jack Johnson, Hawaiian music Jack Johnson, surf podcast, funny surf podcast, surf comedy podcast, surfer musician, Jack Johnson fedora, Jack Johnson SNL, Kelly Slater music

    1hr 37min

  6. 5 May

    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 Johnson, Andy Irons, and Bruce Irons, and helping bring big-wave safety, jet skis, and surf culture to one of the heaviest waves on earth. Raimana also talks about working with Kelly Slater, the Surf Ranch, celebrity surfers, Prince Harry surfing, Jonah Hill, Matthew McConaughey, and the hilarious story behind Cindy Crawford calling him the “Blue Pill.” We get into the Kelly Slater vs Joel Tudor / FireWire surfboard drama, surf industry politics, wave pools, getting beginners barreled, white rice, Tahitian energy, and why Raimana might be the funniest surf legend alive. This episode has everything: Teahupo’o stories, Tahiti surf history, Kelly Slater stories, Andy Irons and Bruce Irons memories, celebrity surf coaching, surf comedy, wave pool madness, FireWire surfboards, Joel Tudor opinions, and pure Raimana joy. If you love surf podcasts, surf comedy, surfing stories, Teahupo’o legends, Kelly Slater, Andy Irons, Bruce Irons, Tahiti surfing, Surf Ranch, wave pools, or just hearing one of surfing’s most joyful humans tell insane stories, this episode is for you. Drop a comment for Raimana, tell us your favorite story from the episode, and let us know who we should have on Pinch My Guest next. Subscribe to Pinch My Salt for more surf comedy, surf culture, surf industry stories, legendary guests, and salty conversations from the weirdest corners of the surfing world. Keywords Raimana Van Bastolaer, Raimana surfer, Teahupo’o, Tahiti surfing, Tahitian surfer, surf podcast, surfing podcast, surf comedy podcast, Pinch My Salt, Pinch My Guest, Kelly Slater, Kelly Slater Surf Ranch, Prince Harry surfing, Cindy Crawford surfing, Jonah Hill surfing, Matthew McConaughey surfing, Andy Irons, Bruce Irons, Joel Tudor, FireWire surfboards, Kelly Slater FireWire, wave pool surfing, Surf Ranch, celebrity surfers, big wave surfing, Tahiti surf guide, Teahupo’o history, Manoa Drollet, Pancho Sullivan, Noah Johnson, surf industry drama, surfboard industry, bodyboarding to surfing, getting barreled, surf guide, surf coach, surfing legends Hashtags #Raimana #Teahupoo #KellySlater #SurfPodcast #PinchMySalt #Surfing #SurfComedy #TahitiSurfing #SurfRanch #WavePool #AndyIrons #BruceIrons #JoelTudor #FireWireSurfboards #PrinceHarry #CindyCrawford #SurfCulture #BigWaveSurfing #SurfLegends #PinchMyGuest

    1hr 11min

  7. 28 Apr

    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, CJ Hobgood, Jordy Smith, Matt Meola, Stab High, Surfing Magazine, old-school surf style, skateboarding influence, and what actually makes a surf trick cool or lame. The boys also get into classic Pinch My Salt chaos: Sterling’s secret Verizon commercial money, the legendary Dodge Omni trade with Yancy, pro surfer travel stories from South Africa and Brazil, Jonah Hill possibly using Pinch My Salt lingo in a movie with Keanu Reeves, North Shore afternoon energy, Ireland travel plans, marriage, kids, grip strength, conspiracy theories, moon landing talk, surf industry nonsense, and the sacred art of scratching your wax after falling. This episode is pure surf comedy, surf history, pro surfing stories, Florida surf culture, old-school surfing nostalgia, and two cousins trying to figure out the universe one ridiculous conversation at a time. Watch more Pinch My Salt for surf podcast comedy, pro surfer stories, surf industry drama, funny surfing clips, WSL talk, skateboarding crossover, North Shore stories, and the strange beautiful world of surf culture. Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan are back with another unfiltered surf comedy podcast full of ridiculous stories, deep surf takes, old-school surfing debates, family chaos, and weirdly heartfelt moments. Drop a comment: Are double grabs actually lame… or are surf gatekeepers just taking themselves too seriously? Like, comment, subscribe, and hype it for the salty babies. #PinchMySalt #SterlingSpencer #CousinRyan #SurfPodcast #SurfComedy #SurfingPodcast #SurfCulture #Surfing #ProSurfing #SurfIndustry #DoubleGrab #AerialSurfing #TajBurrow #ChristianFletcher #AndyIrons #KellySlater #CJHobgood #JordySmith #MattMeola #StabHigh #SurfingMagazine #OldSchoolSurfing #NorthShore #FloridaSurfing #PensacolaSurf #GulfBreeze #WSL #Skateboarding #SurfHistory #FunnyPodcast #ComedyPodcast #PodcastEpisode #SurferComedy #Pinchers #SurfClips

    59 min

  8. 21 Apr

    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 rolling forward. https://liferollson.org/ From getting back in the ocean with Rob Machado, visits from Kelly Slater, riding perfect waves at the Kelly Slater Surf Ranch, and growing up around Billabong, Bob Hurley, Shane Dorian, and the Malibu surf scene, Jesse shares raw, funny, emotional, and powerful stories from a life built on resilience. This episode dives deep into adaptive surfing, spinal cord injury recovery, wheelchair life, dating, fatherhood, surf community, disability awareness, and the mission behind Life Rolls On, which helps people with disabilities experience surfing, skating, fishing, freedom, and stoke again. Jesse Billauer is more than an adaptive athlete — he’s the godfather of adaptive surfing, a motivational speaker, a father, a surfer, and a reminder that life keeps rolling.  Like, comment, subscribe, and tell us your favorite Jesse moment from the episode. Episode Keywords: Jesse Billauer podcast, Jesse Billauer interview, Life Rolls On, adaptive surfing, quadriplegic surfer, paralyzed surfer, spinal cord injury, surfing accident, Malibu surfer, Kelly Slater, Rob Machado, Shane Dorian, Bob Hurley, Billabong, Kelly Slater Surf Ranch, wheelchair surfing, adaptive athlete, inspirational surf story, surf podcast, Pinch My Salt, Sterling Spencer, Cousin Ryan, surf comedy podcast, disability awareness, surfing comeback story Hashtags: #JesseBillauer #LifeRollsOn #AdaptiveSurfing #SurfPodcast #PinchMySalt #SterlingSpencer #CousinRyan #KellySlater #RobMachado #ShaneDorian #Surfing #SurfCulture #SpinalCordInjury #QuadriplegicSurfer #AdaptiveAthlete #MotivationalPodcast #MalibuSurf #SurfRanch #Billabong #BobHurley #SurfCommunity #InspirationalStory #DisabilityAwareness #WheelchairLife #SurfComedy

    1hr 21min
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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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  • Creator
    Pinch My Salt
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    129
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 PINCH MY SALT
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