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 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
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
