

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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Aug 15, 2017 • 1h 1min
#57 Can psychedelics treat depression? - Dr. Jim Fadiman
Dr. James Fadiman is considered America's wisest and most respected authority on psychedelics and their use. In 1974 he co-founded the Institute for Transpersonal Pyschology, and has since continued to explore potential medical and creative uses of psychedelic drugs. In his most recent book, The Psychedelic Explorer's Guide: Safe, Therapeutic and Sacred Journeys (2011), he provides insight into safe and correct uses of psychedelic drugs. The book was inspired by his unique knowledge of psychedelic experiences and his desire to explain beneficial uses of those substances. He received his B.A. from Harvard University in Social Relations in 1960, and his M.A. and Ph.D from Stanford University in Psychology in 1962 and 1965, respectively. Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Aug 8, 2017 • 1h 24min
#56 Two To Twenty Foot - Albee Layer
Albee Layer ( @live.fast.die.old ) is a professional surfer from Maui, Hawaii. Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Aug 3, 2017 • 1h 3min
#55 The City Surf Project - Johnny Irwin
Johnny Irwin ( @CitySurfProject ) is the Executive Director of City Surf Project. Their mission is to teach underserved youth from low-income communities in San Francisco valuable life skills through the sport of surfing. By learning to ride waves, students will build self-confidence and discover tools necessary to overcome boundaries, both in and out of the water. Not only do they seek to offer a physical education program in schools that do not provide a PE class, they aim to connect students with nature, teaching them to use the ocean as a stress reliever and a meditative outlet. Students will complete a physically rigorous training program, developing an ethic of hard work and perseverance. Ultimately, their goal is to help youth bring the skills they learn riding waves back to their everyday life in order to relieve stress, deal with trauma, and maintain a positive mental state. Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Aug 1, 2017 • 1h 46min
#54 Sex Fantasies & Abalone Diving - Amy Baldwin
Amy Baldwin (@AmyPurePleasure) is a Sex Educator and Co-Owner of Pure Pleasure adult store in Santa Cruz, CA. She is also the Co-Host of the new podcast, Shameless Sex. Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Jul 25, 2017 • 1h 52min
#53 Float Tanks & The Aquatic Ape Theory - Dr. Chris Ryan
Dr. Christopher Ryan is an American author best known for co-authoring the book Sex at Dawn. He received a B.A. in English and American literature in 1984 and an M.A. and Ph.D. in psychology from Saybrook University, an accredited hybrid low-residency/online learning program based in San Francisco twenty years later. His masters thesis examined differences in specific personality measures between working fashion models and the general public. Dr. Ryan gave a TED talk in February 2013, contributes to Psychology Today and has an interview podcast called Tangentially Speaking with Dr. Christopher Ryan. Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Jul 24, 2017 • 1h 48min
#52 Understanding Swells - Randy Garrett
Randy Garrett is a spearfisherman, surfer, and math teacher. During this conversation, Randy blows our minds about the world of swell forecasting. Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Jul 18, 2017 • 49min
#51 Surfing & Bee Keeping - Hank Gaskell
Hank Gaskell (@hippiehanahank) is a professional surfer from Maui. He is also a bee keeper, spearfisherman, and world traveler. Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Jul 11, 2017 • 1h 58min
#50 Life In The Post-Antibiotic Era Is Going To Suck - Kevin Judice
Dr. Kevin Judice holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Texas A&M University and PhD in organic chemistry from the University of California, Los Angeles. He lives in San Francisco, California, United States. Kevin Judice is the chief executive officer of DiCE Molecules. He also serves as the founder and principal of Cloudbreak Consulting and a member of the scientific advisory board at California Institute for Biomedical Research. Previously, he was the founder and chief security officer of Cidara Therapeutics. Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Jul 4, 2017 • 1h 35min
#49 They Paddled From Alaska To Mexico - Casey & Ryan Higginbotham
Casey and Ryan Higginbotham are twin brothers, California State Lifeguards, endurance athletes, and surfers. In a search to find true adventure, explore, and raise awareness to protect our amazing coastline they set out on a 2,200 mile prone paddle from southern Alaska to the US-Mexico Border in the Spring of 2016. Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Jun 27, 2017 • 1h 56min
#48 Sex At Dawn - Dr. Chris Ryan
Christopher Ryan is an American author best known for co-authoring the book Sex at Dawn. He received a B.A. in English and American literature in 1984 and an M.A. and Ph.D. in psychology from Saybrook University, an accredited hybrid low-residency/online learning program based in San Francisco twenty years later. His masters thesis examined difference in specific personality measures between working fashion models and the general public. Ryan gave a TED talk in February 2013, contributes to Psychology Today and has an interview podcast called Tangentially Speaking with Dr. Christopher Ryan. Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe