

The Kyle Thiermann Show
Kyle Thiermann
Conversations with intellectual athletes and athletic intellectuals. If you're new here, try starting with #96 Albee Layer, #139 Matt Taibbi, #157 Peter Attia, #206 Chris Ryan, #216 Rick Hanson, #233 Steve Rinella, or #340 Mark Healey.
Kyle Thiermann is a journalist, copywriter, and sponsored surfer for Patagonia. His work spans from editorial (Men's Health, Surfer, Outside) to creative (Patagonia, Yeti, MUD\WTR). He has written billboards above LAX, viral commercials seen by over a hundred million people, and steered better-for-you brands to cultural relevance with breakthrough advertising ideas. Kyle is represented by DiFiore Literary Agency and is in the process of publishing his first book. thiermann.substack.com
Kyle Thiermann is a journalist, copywriter, and sponsored surfer for Patagonia. His work spans from editorial (Men's Health, Surfer, Outside) to creative (Patagonia, Yeti, MUD\WTR). He has written billboards above LAX, viral commercials seen by over a hundred million people, and steered better-for-you brands to cultural relevance with breakthrough advertising ideas. Kyle is represented by DiFiore Literary Agency and is in the process of publishing his first book. thiermann.substack.com
Episodes
Mentioned books

Jan 22, 2020 • 1h 18min
#198 Badass Moroccan Historian - Ahmed Jadli
Ahmed Jadli is a Moroccan historian who lives in the historic town of Essouiara, Morocco. Here’s Ahmed’s email: jadli44@gmail.com Sign up for the weekly email Buy me a coffee on Patreon Follow me on Instagram The Motherfucker Awards Contact: info@kyle.surf SC Medicinals Use the code KYLE10 to get 10% off everything at SC Medicinals. “Life moves pretty fast ... if you don't look around once and a while, you could miss it.” - Ferris Buller Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Jan 16, 2020 • 1h 42min
#197 Moroccan Big Wave Surfer - Othman "Hotman" Chufani
Hotman is a professional surfer from Morocco who travels to Mavericks when it gets XXL. Follow Hotman on Instagram Listen to Bull Market on Spotify Sign up for the weekly email Buy me a coffee on Patreon Follow me on Instagram The Motherfucker Awards Contact: info@kyle.surf SC Medicinals Use the code KYLE10 to get 10% off everything at SC Medicinals. Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Jan 3, 2020 • 1h 18min
#196 Surfing & Activism in Morocco - Saad Abid
Saad Abid is a professional surfer and environmentalist from Morocco. His organization, Bahri, has galvanized thousands of Moroccans to participate in beach cleanups. People talk about this episode here Follow Saad on Instagram Sign up for the weekly email Buy me a coffee on Patreon Follow me on Instagram The Motherfucker Awards Contact: info@kyle.surf Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Dec 31, 2019 • 1h 26min
#195 Elk Hunting & Mexican Keto Cooking - Josh Hall & Tori Borelli
Tori Borelli is a nutritionist and author of the Mexican keto cookbook. Josh Hall is a professional surfboard shaper from San Diego, CA. Follow Josh on Instagram Follow Tori on Instagram Listen to 3-foot Tires Sign up for the weekly email Buy me a coffee on Patreon Follow me on Instagram The Motherfucker Awards Contact: info@kyle.surf SC Medicinals Use the code KYLE10 to get 10% off everything at SC Medicinals. Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Dec 20, 2019 • 1h 50min
#194 Optimized Buds - Lindsey Locke & Brenden Ruh
Brenden Ruh is the founder of Santa Cruz Medicinals and is the fine gentleman who told me to start this podcast. Lindsey Locke has worked in the health and fitness industry for the better part of the last decade. With an undergraduate degree from UC Santa Cruz in Legal Studies, Lindsey has long since been interested in criminal justice and inequities in the justice system. Currently receiving her Masters in Counseling Psychology from John F. Kennedy University, Lindsey has turned her efforts towards approaching addiction counseling through a holistic lens, and eliminating the stigma that surrounds the topic. Follow SC Medicinals on Instagram Follow Lindsey on Instagram Sign up for the weekly email Buy me a coffee on Patreon Follow me on Instagram The Motherfucker Awards Contact: info@kyle.surf SC Medicinals Use the code KYLE10 to get 10% off everything at SC Medicinals. Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Dec 13, 2019 • 1h 26min
#193 Align Podcast - Aaron Alexander
Aaron Alexander has over 14 years of experience as a manual therapist and movement coach working with Hollywood celebrities, professional athletes, and everyone in between. He hosts the top-rated Align Podcast, featuring the biggest names in movement and wellness. His work has been featured in Entrepreneur Magazine, Men's Health and is a regular contributor to Paleo Magazine. Aaron speaks internationally educating and inspiring thousands of individuals on how to move optimally on a momentary basis. Follow Aaron on Instagram Sign up for the weekly email Buy me a coffee on Patreon Follow me on Instagram The Motherfucker Awards Contact: info@kyle.surf SC Medicinals Use the code KYLE10 to get 10% off everything at SC Medicinals. Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Dec 4, 2019 • 1h 20min
#192 Co-Founder of Guayakí - David Karr
David Karr is the Co-Founder of Guayakí Yerba Mate. Follow Guayakí on Instagram Listen to Light The Band Sign up for the weekly email Buy me a coffee on Patreon Follow me on Instagram The Motherfucker Awards Contact: info@kyle.surf SC Medicinals Use the code KYLE10 to get 10% off everything at SC Medicinals. Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Nov 25, 2019 • 1h 59min
#191 Surf/Skate Santa Cruz - Terry Campion
Terry Campion is the host of the Off The Lip Radio Show and owner of the Santa Cruz Boardroom. Follow Santa Cruz Boardroom on Instagram Sign up for the weekly email Buy me a coffee on Patreon Follow me on Instagram The Motherfucker Awards Contact: info@kyle.surf SC Medicinals Use the code KYLE10 to get 10% off everything at SC Medicinals. Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Nov 25, 2019 • 1h 35min
#190 Understanding The U.S. Criminal Justice System - Jody Armour
Jody David Armour is the Roy P. Crocker Professor of Law at the University of Southern California and author of Negrophobia and Reasonable Racism: The Hidden Costs of Being Black in America. Armour’s expertise ranges from personal injury claims to claims about the relationship between racial justice, criminal justice, and the rule of law. Armour studies the intersection of race and legal decision making as well as torts and tort reform movements. Follow Jody on Twitter Listen to the Getaway Dogs Sign up for the weekly email Buy me a coffee on Patreon Follow me on Instagram The Motherfucker Awards Contact: info@kyle.surf SC Medicinals Use the code KYLE10 to get 10% off everything at SC Medicinals. Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Nov 12, 2019 • 1h 39min
#189 Navy SEAL/Journalist - Kaj Larsen
Kaj Larsen is an American journalist, correspondent, and producer who has worked for Vice News, CNN, NowThis News and Current TV. Follow Kaj on Instagram Listen to Amadou & Miriam Sign up for the weekly email Buy me a coffee on Patreon Follow me on Instagram The Motherfucker Awards Contact: info@kyle.surf SC Medicinals Use the code KYLE10 to get 10% off everything at SC Medicinals. Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe