
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

Oct 14, 2018 • 1h 16min
#129 The Inertia Editor - Zach Weisberg
Zach Weisberg is the Publisher and Editor in Chief of The Inertia. A former editor at SURFER Magazine, Weisberg's work has been featured in The New York Times, Esquire, Forbes, Nylon, The Surfer's Journal, O, The Oprah Magazine, Duke Magazine, The Huffington Post, and many other publications. Based in Venice, CA, Weisberg recently completed his MBA at USC Marshall School of Business. Follow The Inertia on Instagram Connect with me on Instagram Buy me a coffee on Patreon Music: Kut U Up Get tickets to The Motherfucker Awards here. Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Oct 1, 2018 • 1h 15min
#128 Idea Sex - Hunter Maats
Hunter Maats is the author of The Straight-A Conspiracy and co-host of Mixed Mental Arts with Bryan Callan. Follow Hunter on Twitter Connect with me on Instagram Buy me a coffee on Patreon Check out my favorite books on kyle.surf Contact: info@kyle.surf Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Sep 27, 2018 • 1h 15min
#127 Simon Rex - Dirt Nasty
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. Follow Simon on Instagram Connect with me on Instagram Buy me a coffee on Patreon Check out my favorite books on kyle.surf Contact: info@kyle.surf Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Sep 23, 2018 • 1h 20min
#126 Surf Photographer - Dave "Nelly" Nelson
Dave “Nelly” Nelson is a globally published veteran surf and skate photographer with countless magazine covers and spreads to his name. After spending years as a senior photographer at TransWorld Surf Magazine, Dave now shoots freelance for domestic and international publications. Major action sports brands such as Vans, O’Neill, Fox, and Reef commonly contract Dave to shoot on location for trips locally and abroad. As one of the best action water photographers in the world, he is usually in the right place at the right time to produce “the goods”. Dave’s personal relationships and mutual respect with some of the most elite athletes in the world gives him access to the best action at the best spots. Other podcasts like this one: #67 Marine/Photojournalist Don Mirra #104 Nat Geo Photographer Ben Horton Follow Nelly on Instagram Connect with me on Instagram Buy me a coffee on Patreon Check out my favorite books on kyle.surf Contact: info@kyle.surf Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Sep 17, 2018 • 1h 9min
#125 Porn Stars - Ceara Lynch & Alexandra Snow
Ceara Lynch and Alexandra Snow are well-known adult entertainers who specialize in fetish porn. Follow on Ceara Lynch on Instagram Follow Alexandra Snow on Instagram Listen to Standard Deviation (Ceara's Podcast) Music: Dirt Nasty Connect with me on Instagram Buy me a coffee on Patreon Check out my favorite books on kyle.surf Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Sep 14, 2018 • 1h 3min
#124 Route One Surfboards - Malachi
Words from Malachi: Shaping is my passion and my art. My goal is to make high-performance surfboards for the surfer that has no boundaries, and a need to push the limits of their ability across the globe. Furthermore, I want my boards to be eco-friendly, durable, and of the highest performing materials to ensure that my surfers travel fast, light, and most importantly have fun. Growing up and surfing the Central Coast of California, we have a multitude of waves and challenges surfing here. Which is why I believe it is the best location to test and create equipment that can act as not just a tool to explore your personal surfing, but to act as a companion on your journey to explore new venues. My team and I are constantly testing new ideas everyday to make sure that every product has the Route One team stamp of approval. I use the best tools I can to create and design the highest possible performing surfboard, to suit the ever changing needs of the free surfer and the explorer. And I love working with individuals to help find the perfect companion for their next adventure. http://www.routeonesurfboards.com/ Follow Route One 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 Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Sep 7, 2018 • 1h 21min
#123 Lonely Planet Journalist - Adam Skolnick
Adam Skolnick (@AdamSkolnick) has written for the New York Times, Playboy, Outside, ESPN.com, BBC.com, Salon.com, Men’s Health, Wired, and Travel + Leisure, among others. He has visited 45 countries and authored or coauthored over 30 Lonely Planet guidebooks. Skolnick is the author the books One Breath and Indolirium. http://adamskolnick.com/ Checkout Adams latest story on Longreads Follow Adam on Instagram Listen to The Getaway Dogs Connect with me on Instagram Buy me a coffee on Patreon Check out my favorite books on kyle.surf Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Aug 21, 2018 • 1h 24min
#122 Stunt Woman, Model, Humanitarian - Gemita Samarra
Gemita Samarra (25) is a model, stunt woman, writer, producer and founder of My Name is Human, a social enterprise working globally with displaced people, to provide education and creative solutions for refugees, the homeless, and the extremely impoverished. Follow Gemita on Instagram www.mynameishumanproject.com/ changingtidesfoundation.org Connect with me on Instagram Buy me a coffee on Patreon Check out my documentaries at kyle.surf Music: The Getaway Dogs Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Aug 16, 2018 • 1h 11min
#121 Sex, Relationships, and Intimacy - Shems Heartwell
Shems Heartwell is a guide and facilitator who specializes in personal and relational empowerment. His work goes to the core of what is needed for embodied transformation by integrating the physical, mental, sexual, emotional, and spiritual. https://shemsheartwell.com/ Follow Shems on Instagram Music: 3 Foot Tires and Rising, By Oppo Connect with me on Instagram Buy me a coffee on Patreon Check out my favorite books on kyle.surf Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Aug 8, 2018 • 1h 16min
#120 Surfrider CEO - Chad Nelson
Chad Nelson is the CEO of Surfrider. Follow Surfrider on Instagram Listen to Weak Knees on Bandcamp Follow Weak Knees on Instagram Connect with me on Instagram Buy me a coffee on Patreon Check out my favorite books on kyle.surf Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe