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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May 20, 2018 • 1h 12min
#107 Onnit - 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 Follow me on Instagram Pinstripe Loveseat Band Buy me a coffee on Patreon Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe
May 19, 2018 • 1h 34min
#106 NASA Polymath Scientist - Dr. Bruce Damer
Correction: It was Tim Leary, not Mckenna who was interviewed by Surfer Magazine. Sorry I misspoke in the interview. -Kyle Dr. Bruce Damer is a polymath scientist, designer, author, and general explorer of liminal realms. He has worked for over a decade in simulation and design of space missions for NASA, develops biochemical models for the origin of life at UC Santa Cruz and collects vintage computers and their history in his DigiBarn computer museum. He has a practice exploring beyond the edges of consciousness to bring back stuff that is meaningful for humanity and the Gaian prerogative. http://www.damer.com/ Follow me on Instagram Buy me a coffee on Patreon Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe
May 18, 2018 • 1h 36min
#105 Transworld Surf Editor - Chris Cote
Chris Cote is a “professional action sports personality.” He got his start as a competitive surfer and skateboarder before he was the editor of Transworld Surf Magazine. Today, Chris is a commentator for the World Surf League, host of the Vans Park Series, editor of Encinitas Magazine, and the host of the Monday M.A.S.S, his own podcast. Follow Chris on Instagram Follow me on Instagram Buy me a coffee on Patreon Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe
May 10, 2018 • 1h 32min
#104 Nat Geo Photographer & Elk Hunting Guide - Ben & Jesse Horton
Ben Horton has based his career on being able to go places that other people either cannot, or don’t want to go. From thousands of feet underwater to the most remote regions in the arctic, Ben’s passion is to use photography as a means to inspire people to take stewardship of the planet. Ben started his career with National Geographic by telling the story of the sharks of Cocos Island. He traced the illegal fishing industry from Costa Rica to China, and as a result of his work helped to increase the park boundaries and protection of two of Costa Rica’s national parks. He was awarded the National Geographic Society’s first ever Young Explorer Grant for his work, and he has since moved on to receive a number of other National Geographic grants, assignments, and recently stared in a documentary for National Geographic featuring his work in Thailand. Ben is based in southern California, where he works primarily on adventure campaigns. Jesse Horton is a sculptor, submarine pilot, elk / big game guide, hunt for food, spearfish, mountain rescue member, surfer, mountain biker, and climber. Follow Ben on Instagram Follow Jesse on Instagram Follow Kyle on Instagram Donate on Patreon Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe
May 8, 2018 • 1h 1min
#103 Abalone Scientist - Taylor White
Taylor White is a UC Santa Cruz graduate researcher studying the population dynamics of pinto abalone in Southeast Alaska. She works closely with the Sitka Sound Science Center and Alaska Department of Fish and Game. Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe
May 3, 2018 • 1h 24min
#102 10X Paddleboard World Champ - Jamie Mitchell
Jamie Mitchell is 10X Molokai to Oahu paddleboard champion as well as one of the best big wave surfers in the world. Follow Jamie on Instagram Follow Kyle on Instagram Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe
Apr 29, 2018 • 1h 32min
#101 On A Hunt With Justin Lee
Justin Lee (@BigIsleBoy24) is a professional bowhunter and spearfisherman from the Big Island of Hawaii. Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe
Apr 24, 2018 • 1h 8min
#100 Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii - Kahi Pacarro
Kahi Pacarro is the Executive Director of Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii. The organization is run by a small team of dedicated staff and supported by passionate volunteers. They inspire local communities to care for their coastlines through fun, hands-on beach cleanups. They also coordinate educational programs, team building corporate cleanups, waste diversion services, public awareness campaigns and help others run their own beach cleanups. Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe
Apr 23, 2018 • 56min
#99 Tantric Sex Techniques - Aaron Alexander
Aaron Alexander (@AlignPodcast) is the host of Align Podcast. He is a rolfer and movement coach as well as an explorer in tantric sex realm. Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe
Apr 17, 2018 • 1h 7min
#98 Nat Geo & Former Vice Correspondent - Ryan Duffy
Ryan Duffy is a journalist and correspondent best known for his work with Vice Media, including accompanying Dennis Rodman and the Harlem Globetrotters on a visit to North Korea in 2013. In October 2015, as part of a slate of 12 new shows, The Huffington Post launched the docuseries Now What with Ryan Duffy. He currently hosts NatGeo's show, Explorer. Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe
