The Kyle Thiermann Show
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
Latest episodes
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
Nov 28, 2018 • 1h 1min
#137 The Gangster Gardener - Ron Finley
Ron Finley is a proponent of urban gardening and is known for giving a TED talk on gangster gardening that has been seen by over 3 million people. Get tickets to The Motherfucker Awards Follow Ron on Instagram http://ronfinley.com/ Music: Sourgrass Look at my pretty pictures on Instagram Buy me a coffee on Patreon Check out my book club on kyle.surf Contact: Info@kyle.surf Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe
Nov 25, 2018 • 1h 4min
#136 Wildlife Toxicologist - Myra Finlekstein
Myra Finkelstein’s research focuses on human impacts to wildlife with an emphasis on contaminant-induced effects. Donate to Myra's research here. Stalk me on Instagram Buy me a coffee on Patreon Check out my book club on kyle.surf Get tickets to The Motherfucker Awards Contact: Info@kyle.surf Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe
Nov 21, 2018 • 1h 21min
#135 Pro Skater / Conservationist - Cory Jones
Cory Jones is a pro skater and Co-Founder of One With Nature. Follow Cory Jones on Instagram Music: Landless, Tropics Connect with me on Instagram Buy me a coffee on Patreon Check out my book club on kyle.surf Get tickets to The Motherfucker Awards Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe
Nov 15, 2018 • 1h 22min
#134 Professional Longboarder - Kassia Meador
Kassia Meador is a professional longboarder from Los Angeles, CA. Follow Kassia on Instagram Music: Great Apes Connect with me on Instagram Buy me a coffee on Patreon Check out my book club on kyle.surf Get tickets to The Motherfucker Awards Contact: Info@kyle.surf Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe
Nov 8, 2018 • 1h 15min
#133 Understanding Plastic Pollution - Stiv Wilson
Stiv is a waste and plastic pollution expert who frequently asked to speak on Solutions to the vexing inefficiencies in the materials economy all over the world. He’s created and led several campaigns to victory: from plastic bags bans, to plastic microbeads, to plastic water bottles at the state, national and international level. He’s sailed over 35,000 nautical miles to four of the five oceanic ‘garbage patches,’ documenting and communicating maritime plastic pollution firsthand. Follow Story of Stuff on Instagram Music: Sourgrass Connect with me on Instagram Buy me a coffee on Patreon Check out my book club on kyle.surf Get tickets to The Motherfucker Awards Contact: Info@kyle.surf Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe
Oct 30, 2018 • 17min
#132 High Hopes - Can Psychedelics Fix Our Mental Health Crisis?
This is a story I wrote for Santa Cruz Waves Magazine. You can read the full story here. Music by Daniella Smith Connect with me on Instagram Buy me a coffee on Patreon Get tickets to The Motherfucker Awards Contact: Info@kyle.surf Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe
Oct 21, 2018 • 1h 23min
#131 Surfer/Comedian - Eddie Ifft
Eddie Ifft has been called one of the most underrated comics in America by the Onion and has proudly told jokes around the world to sold-out crowds in over 15 countries. Most recently Eddie is co-host of one of the most successful podcasts in the comedy world called Talkin’ Sh*t. He has recently released his DVD, “I Love Pussy.” which is the follow up to his critically acclaimed DVD “Live From Australia” which was filmed in front of a sold-out audience at the Sydney Opera House in Sydney Australia. Follow Eddie Ifft on Instagram Connect with me on Instagram Buy me a coffee on Patreon Check out my book club on kyle.surf Get your tickets to The Motherfucker Awards Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe
Oct 18, 2018 • 60min
#130 3x Mavericks Champion - Flea
Darryl "Flea" Virostko is a professional "big wave" surfer from Santa Cruz, California. He graduated from Santa Cruz High School in 1991. He is a three-time Mavericks competition winner. Virostko appears as himself in the surfing films Riding Giants, Step Into Liquid, and Billabong Odyssey. Follow Flea on Instagram Music: The Getaway Dogs Connect with me on Instagram Buy me a coffee on Patreon Check out my favorite books on kyle.surf Contact: info@kyle.surf Get tickets for The Motherfucker Awards Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe
