

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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Nov 17, 2022 • 1h 3min
#315 Legendary Poet - Ross Gay
Ross Gay is one of my favorite poets. As we talk about in the podcast, The Book of Delights helped me through a lot when I was living in my RV. (But then again, I was living in an RV so I needed all the help I could get.) Ross is the author of four books of poetry: Against Which; Bringing the Shovel Down; Be Holding, winner of the PEN American Literary Jean Stein Award; and Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude, winner of the 2015 National Book Critics Circle Award and the 2016 Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award. His first collection of essays, The Book of Delights, was released in 2019 and was a New York Times bestseller. His new collection of essays, Inciting Joy, will be released by Algonquin in October of 2022.Read more of Ross here. If you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. Send voice memos to: info@kyle.surf Support my work on Substack. Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Oct 22, 2022 • 2h 19min
#314 Ain't That Swell - Jed Smith
This podcast is with Jed Smith, a journalist who has written for Stab Magazine, The Surfers Journal, The Guardian, Vice, The Australian, and is the host of the degenerate surf podcast, "Aint That Swell." Follow Jed on Instagram.IMPORTANT NOTE: I am now shifting my focus away from the Kyle Thiermann Show and going all-in on the Trends w/ Benefits podcast, where I am now recording episodes weekly. (We’re already up to episode #75, so get with it!) You can listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Once you’re there, click the Subscribe button so you can find the podcast again, it’s free. I may return to recording the Kyle Thiermann Show more frequently down the road, so if you don’t mind it collecting dust in your digital playlist, stay subscribed to this one too. This decision to focus on Trends w/ Benefits is the result of finally submitting to the fact that I suck at multi-tasking. When try to spin plates, they come crashing down and then there’s glass on my floor. I work in media. Part of my job, such as I see it, is to experience the world and translate it into interesting stories. If I’m glued to a computer all day, uploading podcasts to multiple platforms, then I’m probably not a voice worth listening to. This decision to focus on Trends w/ Benefits is one small step in service of honing in on less, so I can deliver you more.Thanks for following along on this journey. I don’t take it for granted.Kyle Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Aug 7, 2022 • 1h 8min
#313 David Satori of Beats Antique & Dirtwire
David Satori (@davidsatori) is one of the Beats Antique trio and co-creator of the band, Dirtwire. Born in Burlington VT, David was inspired by the rich local music scene and started playing guitar and drums at the age of 13. David produced his first original album with his band Bubble Tribe in 1997 as a senior in high school and went on to study music at CalArts in Los Angeles, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Composition and Performance in 2001. After college David bought an aging airport shuttle bus, converted it to run on vegetable oil and toured the US with his bands The Funnies, a four piece space funk band, and Aphrodesia, a female fronted futuristic Afrobeat big band from San Francisco. David also co-founded and produced events with The Sustainable Living Roadshow, a traveling eco festival. In 2006 David helped organize a month long West African Tour with Aphrodesia and the African Showboyz from Ghana, which culminated in twonights at the legendary Shrine in Lagos, Nigeria, the musical home of Femi Kuti, son of Fela Kuti. After returning from West Africa David committed to recording with Beats Antique, a trio born in the San Francisco performance underground, Burning Man and West Coast Bass music scenes. Beats Antique soon became an international touring production and has released over 10 albums in 12 years, all written and produced by the band. On a parallel track to Beats Antique David pursued a recording project with his long-time bandmate and friend Evan Fraser, which evolved into Dirtwire, a trio with the addition of Mark Revely, that tours internationally and has released 9 albums. Davidsatori.comIf you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. All of my stuff is on thiermann.substack.comConnect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeBrought to you by Santa Cruz Medicinals Santa Cruz Medicinals CBD has supported this podcast from day one. Their founder actually convinced me to start the podcast! They make a range of potent CBD products and my personal favorite is the Peppermint Tincture, which I use most nights before before I go to bed. Use the code KYLE10 at checkout, and get 10% off any order. Sore muscles, be gone!Send voice memos to: info@kyle.surf Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Jul 24, 2022 • 1h 19min
#312 Kyle & Sara on Pleasure Activism, Cold Plunges and Books We Love
This episode is with Sara Russell (@betheradicalway). Sara is a relationship coach, dancer, taoist and co-host of a new podcast called Trends w/ Benefits. (I’m the other co-host.) If you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. All of my stuff is on thiermann.substack.comConnect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeBrought to you by Santa Cruz Medicinals Santa Cruz Medicinals CBD has supported this podcast from day one. Their founder actually convinced me to start the podcast! They make a range of potent CBD products and my personal favorite is the Peppermint Tincture, which I use most nights before before I go to bed. Use the code KYLE10 at checkout, and get 10% off any order. Sore muscles, be gone!Brought to you by RPM TrainingRPM Training is a Norcal based active lifestyle brand founded on the idea that legit, purposeful functional training is the foundation of a truly full, adventurous life. I love their workout equipment and use it daily. Use the code KYLETMAN at checkout and get 10% off any order.Send voice memos to: info@kyle.surf Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Jul 5, 2022 • 1h 14min
#311 Music for You Next Psychedelic Journey - East Forest
This episode is with East Forest, (@Eastforest) a musician who uses sound to guide audiences through psychedelic states of consciousness. I attended one of East Forest’s concerts, then sat down with him for this interview at his hotel the following day. I took pieces from this interview as well as time at the show to write this reported profile piece which you can read at Trendswithbenefits.com. If you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. All of my stuff is on thiermann.substack.comConnect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeBrought to you by Santa Cruz Medicinals Santa Cruz Medicinals CBD has supported this podcast from day one. Their founder actually convinced me to start the podcast! They make a range of potent CBD products and my personal favorite is the Peppermint Tincture, which I use most nights before before I go to bed. Use the code KYLE10 at checkout, and get 10% off any order. Sore muscles, be gone!Brought to you by RPM Training RPM Training is a Norcal based active lifestyle brand founded on the idea that legit, purposeful functional training is the foundation of a truly full, adventurous life. I love their workout equipment and use it daily. Use the code KYLETMAN at checkout and get 10% off any order. Send voice memos to: info@kyle.surf Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Jun 26, 2022 • 4min
#310 One Year No Beer
Hello friends! Would anyone like to join me on a one year no beer (or alcohol) challenge? We begin July 1, 2022-June 30, 2023. I threw this up on my Instagram a few days ago and there was a big response, so I'm doing the shout out here as well. Join our Telegram Group Chat for co-motivation.Let’s do this.If you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. All of my stuff is on thiermann.substack.comConnect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeBrought to you by Santa Cruz Medicinals | RPM Training RPM Training is a Norcal based active lifestyle brand founded on the idea that legit, purposeful functional training is the foundation of a truly full, adventurous life. I love their workout equipment and use it daily. Use the code KYLETMAN at checkout and get 10% off any order. Santa Cruz Medicinals CBD has supported this podcast from day one. Their founder actually convinced me to start the podcast! They make a range of potent CBD products and my personal favorite is the Peppermint Tincture, which I use most nights before before I go to bed. Use the code KYLE10 at checkout, and get 10% off any order. Sore muscles, be gone!Send voice memos to: info@kyle.surf Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Jun 5, 2022 • 1h 6min
#309 Surfing the Shumagin Islands - Capt. Mike McCune
A decade ago, Mike McCune refitted an old fishing trawler and began running Alaska’s first long-distance surf charters. The man resurrected a boat, and the boat resurrected a surfer. I recorded this podcast on a boat exploring waves in the Shumagin islands. If you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. All of my stuff is on thiermann.substack.comConnect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeBrought to you by Santa Cruz Medicinals | RPM Training | MUD\WTRRPM Training is a Norcal based active lifestyle brand founded on the idea that legit, purposeful functional training is the foundation of a truly full, adventurous life. I love their workout equipment and use it daily. Use the code KYLETMAN at checkout and get 10% off any order. Santa Cruz Medicinals CBD has supported this podcast from day one. Their founder actually convinced me to start the podcast! They make a range of potent CBD products and my personal favorite is the Peppermint Tincture, which I use most nights before before I go to bed. Use the code KYLE10 at checkout, and get 10% off any order. Sore muscles, be gone!MUD\WTR is a coffee-alternate company. Use the code KT20 for 20% off your oderSend voice memos to: info@kyle.surf Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

May 18, 2022 • 1h 16min
#308 Holistic OBGYN - Nathan Riley M.D.
Nathan Riley M.D.(@nathanrileyobgyn) trained and worked as a conventional medical doctor. However, he decided to turn to a more holistic approach after becoming disillusioned with mainstream maternity care. Today, Nathan is the founder of Beloved Holistics, which helps women and their partners achieve vitality and optimal health through holistic lifestyle medicine.If you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. All of my stuff is on Thiermann.substack.comConnect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeBrought to you by Santa Cruz Medicinals and RPM Training.RPM Training is a Norcal based active lifestyle brand founded on the idea that legit, purposeful functional training is the foundation of a truly full, adventurous life. I love their workout equipment and use it daily. Use the code KYLETMAN at checkout and get 10% off any order. Santa Cruz Medicinals CBD has supported this podcast from day one. Their founder actually convinced me to start the podcast! They make a range of potent CBD products and my personal favorite is the Peppermint Tincture, which I use most nights before before I go to bed. Use the code KYLE10 at checkout, and get 10% off any order. Sore muscles, be gone!Connect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeSend voice memos to: info@kyle.surf Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

May 18, 2022 • 1h 10min
#307 The Do Lab, Lightning in a Bottle, & Reimagining Music Festivals - Dede Flemming
Dede Flemming is the co-founder of The Do Lab and Lightning in A Bottle. Dede's passion for facilitating creativity and actualizing the artistic visions of his partners has played an integral role both in the success of The Do LaB and in the growth of the accomplished art festival he also co-founded, Lightning in a Bottle. After his global travels affirmed the importance of integrating art into communities far and wide, Dede decided to act upon this revelation and, through DO ART, is committed to using his skills to encourage community creativity and introduce more art into the public realm. Follow The Do Lab on InstagramIf you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. All of my stuff is on Thiermann.substack.comConnect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeBrought to you by Santa Cruz Medicinals and RPM Training.RPM Training is a Norcal based active lifestyle brand founded on the idea that legit, purposeful functional training is the foundation of a truly full, adventurous life. I love their workout equipment and use it daily. Use the code KYLETMAN at checkout and get 10% off any order. Santa Cruz Medicinals CBD has supported this podcast from day one. Their founder actually convinced me to start the podcast! They make a range of potent CBD products and my personal favorite is the Peppermint Tincture, which I use most nights before before I go to bed. Use the code KYLE10 at checkout, and get 10% off any order. Sore muscles, be gone!Connect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeSend voice memos to: info@kyle.surf Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

May 18, 2022 • 1h 26min
#306 Thinking About Death w/ Hospice Nurse - Rachel Anticoli (Repost)
Rachel Anticoli is a Registered Nurse currently working in hospice and palliative care. She started her Nursing career in the Emergency/Trauma Room, as an adrenaline seeker. She did travel ER/Trauma Nursing for about 12 years, imagining herself “saving the world.” Along the way, she found California, yoga, Energy healing, and traveled to multiple countries in between travel assignments, seeking to heal and become herself, learning that saving the world, starts with saving yourself. Now she likes to practice being human along side other humans as they are faced with something we each will one day face…Death. Contact Rachel: Rachel.Anticoli@gmail.comIf you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. All of my stuff is on Thiermann.substack.comConnect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeBrought to you by Santa Cruz Medicinals and RPM Training.RPM Training is a Norcal based active lifestyle brand founded on the idea that legit, purposeful functional training is the foundation of a truly full, adventurous life. I love their workout equipment and use it daily. Use the code KYLETMAN at checkout and get 10% off any order. Santa Cruz Medicinals CBD has supported this podcast from day one. Their founder actually convinced me to start the podcast! They make a range of potent CBD products and my personal favorite is the Peppermint Tincture, which I use most nights before before I go to bed. Use the code KYLE10 at checkout, and get 10% off any order. Sore muscles, be gone!Connect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTubeSend voice memos to: info@kyle.surf Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe