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Gabriel Medina just walked away from Rip Curl after 16 years—and the surf world is officially changing. In this episode of Pinch My Salt, Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan break down the biggest surfing news and what it means for pro surfing contracts, surf sponsorships, and the future of the surf industry. Are legacy surf brands like Rip Curl, Billabong, Quiksilver and Volcom losing their grip? Why are top surfers chasing new deals, luxury brands, and short-term “collabs” instead of lifelong sponsor relationships? We talk Gabriel Medina, Yago Dora, and how “surf teams” and big surf movies are fading while surf vlogs, YouTube surfing, and surf podcasts are taking over. If you’re into surf culture, corelord vs zest, behind-the-scenes surf business talk, and hilarious hot takes, this one’s for you. Watch to the end for bonus chaos, old-school surf nostalgia, and the real truth about where surfing is headed in 2026.Sterling’s got opinions. Ryan’s got questions. And the surf industry’s got problems.👇 Drop your take: Is Medina making the smartest move in surfing… or is this the beginning of the end for the old sponsor era?0:00 Blading, Tom Curren News5:05 Ryans Announcement & idea8:37 PINCH MY CLIPS17:42 Crystals and Cellulite 21:26 Christmas reflection 26:24 Gabriel Medina!32:15 Vlogging and Florence 35:04 Modern Pro Surfer42:39 Kelly and Baywatch 46:35 Kelly Slater and Rasta Beef!50:20 Future Pro Surfer Entertainer 53:33 Therapy Advice #SurfPodcast #GabrielMedina #RipCurl #Surfing #SurfNews #ProSurfing #SurfIndustry #SurfSponsorship #WSL #YagoDora #SurfCulture #SurfVlog #YouTubeSurfing #CoreLord #Surfer #SurfTalk #SurfBrands #Quiksilver #Billabong #Volcom #StabMagazine #NathanFlorence #SurfComedy

How Two Pro Surfers Discovered the Fedora | Pinch My SaltTwo pro surfers head to California and absolutely lose the plot. 🌴🤣 In this episode of Pinch My Salt, Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan dive into wild California stories, surf culture chaos, skate park madness, and the kind of unfiltered comedy you only get from lifelong surfers. From getting rear-ended by a cop, running into Chris Rock at the Viper Room, and accidentally helping start the fedora hipster era, to breaking down surf fights, splash etiquette, and why surfers are way tougher than they look — this one spirals fast.If you’re into surfing podcasts, skateboarding culture, action sports humor, or comedy podcasts that don’t hold back, this episode is for you. The boys riff on pro surfing, skating bowls, skimboarding debates, LA nightlife, old-school surf stories, influencer culture, dopamine addiction, and why recording the moment sometimes kills the moment. It’s surf history, skate talk, and unhinged storytelling rolled into one long laugh.Perfect for fans of surf podcasts, skate podcasts, beach humor, Florida surf culture, and anyone who misses when action sports were raw, weird, and way more fun.Like, comment, subscribe — and welcome to the pinch. 🤙#PinchMySalt #SurfPodcast #ComedyPodcast #SkatePodcast #SurfCulture #SkateCulture #ProSurfers #LosAngeles #ActionSports #SurfSkate #SurfComedy #SkateLife #PodcastClips #SurfStories #SkateStories

EP 105 | The Secret Art of Barrel Riding | Pinch My SaltThe Secret Art of Barrel Riding goes way deeper than just getting pitted. In this episode of Pinch My Salt, Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan unpack what it really means to progress in surfing—from learning how to ride barrels properly to understanding the mindset of true surf black belts. Using legendary moments from Jordy Smith, Dane Reynolds, Tom Curren, Bruce Irons, Kelly Slater, Rasta, and Bryce Young, the boys break down why some surfers naturally flow with the wave while others fight it. This episode blends barrel riding technique, surf philosophy, and real-world lessons about patience, commitment, and timing—on a surfboard and in life.We get into why tail pads can hold you back, how removing them forces better rail work, why Bruce Irons’ knee-drag changed Pipeline forever, and what made Tom Curren’s barrel stance so different from everyone else’s. Along the way, the conversation drifts into dad life, ego, aging, creativity, midlife pondering, learning when to let go, and why chasing titles—or forcing turns—doesn’t always lead to happiness. From body surfing and foils to core-lord debates, pro-surfer psychology, and why waves seem to “choose” certain people, this episode is for surfers trying to surf better and live better.If you’re learning to surf, chasing deeper barrels, stuck in a plateau, or just love honest surf talk mixed with comedy and chaos, this one’s for you.#PinchMySalt #SurfPodcast #BarrelRiding #HowToSurf #SurfTips #GetBarreled #SurfBlackBelt #SurfingLife #SurfCulture #CoreLord #JordySmith #DaneReynolds #TomCurren #BruceIrons #KellySlater #Rasta #BodySurfing #FoilSurfing #NoTailPad #SurfPhilosophy #SurfComedy #GulfCoastSurfing #SurfPodcast #Surfing #SurfCulture #KellySlater #TomCurren #BruceIrons #RobMachado #SurfingLife #SurfComedy #Foiling #SurfClips #BarrelRiding #NoTailPad

Get $10 Off at BRUNT with code: SALTY  at https://bruntworkwear.com/salty  #bruntpod In this episode of Pinch My Salt, we start by reflecting on what it felt like sitting down with 3x World Champion Tom Curren. Not a highlight reel interview, but a rare, quiet, sometimes uncomfortable conversation with one of surfing’s most mysterious figures. We talk about why Tom is so hard to interview, his humility, his long pauses, and why being in the room with him feels completely different than talking to any other surf legend.From there, the episode opens up into classic Pinch My Salt territory — Christmas chaos, working at church during December, bizarre real-life encounters, and the strange contrast between everyday stress and the calm that surfing brings. We dive into surf and skate culture, Pinchy Clippies, Bam Margera sightings, skating debates, dog surfing, and why certain moments still feel magical in action sports.The conversation also drifts into surf philosophy, why surfing can feel psychedelic, how waves carry meaning, and why the soul of surfing matters more than clips, algorithms, or industry trends. It’s part reflection, part comedy, part cultural therapy — the kind of episode that could only happen after talking to Tom Curren.#PinchMySalt #SurfPodcast #Surfing #SurfCulture #SkateCulture #TomCurren #SterlingSpencer #SurfComedy #ComedyPodcast #SurfTalk #CoreLord #SurfCommunity #ChurchLife #ChristmasChaos #HolidayPodcast #BamMargera #Skateboarding #WestPeak #SoftTop #TwinFin #Shapers #SurfHistory #Pensacola #GulfBreeze #YouTubePodcast #PodcastClips #FunnyPodcast #SurfingLife #SkaterOfTheYear #ChrisJoslin

Surf legend Tom Curren joins Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan in Pensacola to talk story, Black Beauty, twin fins vs thrusters, and whether Gerry Lopez “sold out” to soft tops by putting his name on Costco foam boards. In this episode of the Pinch My Salt surf podcast, we go deep on core surf culture, style, and the future of surfing while laughing about The Search era, foamie invasions, and “soft top police” writing tickets in the parking lot.Tom breaks down his iconic Jeffreys Bay waves, the magic of Skip Frye boards and Al Merrick designs, East Coast surf stoke, twin fins coming back, and why world titles and contest wins can’t deliver real happiness the way faith, community, and sharing waves can. We also get into foiling, skim-style boards, soft tops vs hardboards, surf industry problems, and how groupies, perms, and silver wetsuits somehow all happened in the 80s.If you love core surfing, surf history, or just want to hear the GOAT of style talk story and roast soft tops, you’re in the right place. Hit play, drop into the convo, and let this one get you psyched to ride real boards, call your local shaper, and paddle out with your crew.#TomCurren #GerryLopez #SurfPodcast #Surfing #SoftTop #SoftTopSurfboard #CoreSurfing #PinchMySalt #SurfCulture #SurfHistory #TwinFin #Thruster #JeffreysBay #SkipFrye #AlMerrick #Foiling