

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
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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

Nov 5, 2019 • 1h 20min
#188 Local Politics - Manu Koenig
Manu Koenig is running for 1st district Santa Cruz County Supervisor. In this conversation we talk about the homeless crisis, affordable housing, and the importance of local politics. Contact Manu here Follow Manu on Instagram Listen to Kevin Craft 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

Oct 31, 2019 • 1h 24min
#187 "Lost in the Sierras with my 13-year-old son" - Randy & Jasper Garrett
Randy Garrett is a spearfisherman, surfer, mushroom hunter, and math teacher. During this conversation Randy and his son, Jasper, tell the story of getting lost in the Sierras while on a mushroom hunt. 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

Oct 18, 2019 • 1h 54min
#186 From Psychedelics To Cell-Based Meats - Kyle Kingsbury
Kyle Kingsbury is a retired American professional mixed martial artist. A professional competitor from 2006-2014, Kingsbury also formerly competed for King of the Cage and was a cast member of Spike TV's The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir. He is now the Director of Human Optimization at Onnit. Follow Kyle Kingsbury on Instagram Listen to the Great Apes 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

Oct 11, 2019 • 1h 35min
#185 Pearl Farming in Tahiti - Josh Humbert
Josh Humbert arrived in French Polynesia at age two and is thus deeply connected to Tahitian culture. His lifelong love of the ocean has led him to work in pearl farming and underwater photography as well as spearfishing. Josh’s work in Tahitian pearl farming is infused with his passion for the sea and its creatures. After 27 years in the industry he is just as excited by his work today as he was on the day he started. He was one of the first non-Japanese pearl technicians in French Polynesia and the first person to incorporate concepts of sustainability in the Tahitian pearl industry. His family farm, Kamoka Pearl is known internationally for it’s progressive methods and beautiful pearls. His start in professional photography began by shooting photos swimming in the line up at Teahupo'o, Tahiti where he resided with his family for eleven years and still has a home. He is currently represented by National Geographic where he brings his story telling ability to a wider range of photography work. Josh is a current world record holder spearfisherman and his love for and ease in the water infuses his work. His images have appeared in magazines, books and online for over a dozen years. Follow Josh on Instagram Listen to Return To Nagoya 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

Sep 28, 2019 • 1h 42min
#184 Sex Ed with Simon Rex & Amy Baldwin
Simon Rex also known as Dirt Nasty, is an American entertainer. Rising to fame as an MTV VJ, Rex later became an actor known for What I Like About You, Scary Movie 3, 4, and 5, and National Lampoon's Pledge This!. He later developed a rap persona, Dirt Nasty, and had several solo albums and co-founded the supergroup Three Loco. Amy Baldwin is a Sex Educator and Co-Owner of Pure Pleasure adult store in Santa Cruz, CA. She is also the Co-Host of the new podcast, Shameless Sex. Follow Simon on Instagram Follow Shameless Sex on Instagram Listen to Pinstripe Loveseat 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


