

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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Jan 31, 2019 • 1h 40min
#147 Santa Cruz Medicinals Founder - Brendan Ruh
Brenden Ruh is the founder of Santa Cruz Medicinals and is the dude who told me to start this podcast. Follow SC Medicinals on Instagram Follow Kyle on Instagram Buy me a coffee on Patreon Box of Goodies Get a laugh at motherfuckerawards.com/ Contact: Info@kyle.surf MUD WTR SC MEDICINALS Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Jan 26, 2019 • 1h 22min
#146 Chris Ryan & The Yes Men
Mike Bonanno from The Yes Men raises awareness about social and political issues through comedy. To date, the duo have produced three films: The Yes Men (2003), The Yes Men Fix the World (2009)[1] and The Yes Men Are Revolting (2014). Chris Ryan is the author of Sex at Dawn and host of the podcast Tangentially Speaking. Follow Kyle on Instagram Buy me a coffee on Patreon Box of Goodies Get a laugh at motherfuckerawards.com/ Contact: Info@kyle.surf Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Jan 22, 2019 • 19min
#145 The Blame Game - If A Tragedy Occurs In Big-Wave Surfing, Who’s At Fault?
A short story. Connect with me on Instagram Buy me a coffee on Patreon Check out my book club on kyle.surf/boxofgoodies Get a laugh at motherfuckerawards.com/ Contact: Info@kyle.surf Adventure Sports Network Mud Water SC Medicinals Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Jan 17, 2019 • 1h 44min
#144 Comedian - Leo Flowers
Leo Flowers is an LA based stand-up comedian and host of the podcast Before You Kill Yourself. Follow Leo on Instagram The Motherfucker Awards Buy me a coffee on Patreon Kyle's Instagram Get a gift box at kyle.surf Mud Water SC Medicinals Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Jan 9, 2019 • 1h 16min
#143 Rip Curl Team Manager - Matt Myers
Matt Myers is a former pro surfer and current Rip Curl Team and Events Manager. Follow Matt on Instagram Episode #60 Cliff Koponno Buy me a coffee on Patreon Kyle's Instagram Check out my book club on kyle.surf The Motherfucker Awards Contact: Info@kyle.surf Mud Water SC Medicinals Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Dec 25, 2018 • 1h 27min
#142 Pro Surfer - Kai Lenny (w/ Jeff Clark)
Kai Lenny is a professional surfer from Hawaii. Jeff Clark discovered Mavericks. Follow Kai Lenny on Instagram Follow Jeff Clark on Instagram Buy me a coffee on Patreon Kyle's Instagram Check out my book club on kyle.surf The Motherfucker Awards Contact: Info@kyle.surf Mud Water SC Medicinals Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Dec 22, 2018 • 1h 20min
#141 The Outlaw Ocean - Ian Urbina
Ian Urbina is an investigative reporter based in Washington. His most recent series, The Outlaw Ocean, chronicles a diversity of crimes offshore, including the killing of stowaways, sea slavery, intentional dumping, illegal fishing, the stealing of ships, gun running, stranding of crews, and murder with impunity. He has reported from Africa, Asia, Europe, South America and the Middle East, much of that time spent on fishing ships. Connect with Ian on Twitter Kyle's Instagram Contact: Info@kyle.surf Music: Light The Band Mud Water SC Medicinals Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Dec 16, 2018 • 2h 17min
#140 Pro Surfer - Nic Von Rupp (w/ Seth De Roulet)
Nic Von Rupp is a professional surfer from Portugal. Seth De Roulet is a professional surf photographer who lives in Santa Barbara, CA. Follow Nic on Instagram Follow Seth on Instagram My Instagram Contact: Info@kyle.surf MUD WTR SC MEDICINALS Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Dec 5, 2018 • 1h 24min
#139 Rolling Stone - Matt Taibbi
Matt Taibbi is a writer for Rolling Stone who has reported on politics, media, finance, and sports. Taibbi has authored several books, including of Insane Clown President, The Divide, Griftopia, and The Great Derangement. Follow Matt on Twitter Buy me a coffee on Patreon My Instagram Check out my book club on kyle.surf The Motherfucker Awards Contact: Info@kyle.surf Music: Dirt Nasty Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Dec 2, 2018 • 1h 10min
#138 New Ways To Address Addiction - Dr. Adi Jaffe
Dr. Adi Jaffe has been approaching recovery from addiction differently since the days of his own struggles. Through his research, clinical work and his own treatment center, Alternatives, he has been bringing this different approach to those who could afford and make the time to see him. But finally, through IGNTD, Dr. Jaffe is able to bring this revolution to the broader world and allow ANYONE who is struggling with drugs, alcohol, or compulsive habits to get REAL change from the comfort of their own home. Follow Dr. Jaffe on Instagram Buy me a coffee on Patreon Look at my pretty pictures on Instagram Check out my book club on kyle.surf Get tickets to The Motherfucker Awards Listen to Ep. #115 with King Raam Music: King Raam Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe