PINCH MY SALT

6d ago

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

Dec 9

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

Dec 2

How’s it, Pinchers! We're stoked to announce our new merch drop! 🔥 Check out these " special editions " before they're gone. - https://sterlingspencer.co/ EP 102 of Pinch My Salt dives into one of our wildest conversations yet — modern dating, iPhone girls vs Android girls, the 70% divorce trap, wedding photo addiction, surf culture chaos, scooter wipeouts, swimming cults, Corlord fights at the pier, and the funniest Lord of the Rings crossover you never asked for. If you love surf comedy podcasts, relationship hot takes, Sterling Spencer jokes, Core vs Zesty debates, or just want to hear two Florida surf cousins unravel the mysteries of love, marriage, big butts, DHA, and why weddings might be the biggest scam in modern culture… this episode is for you. We talk surf culture, Gen Z zesties, skaters vs surfers, grandma swim teams, WSL conspiracies, Kelly Slater as Gollum, Machado as Gandalf, Corelord energy, modern relationship dynamics, social media traps, algorithm addiction, why men fall for photo-driven weddings, and what the boys think young surfers should know before getting married in 2025. This episode is raw, unfiltered, hilarious, surf-core, brutally honest, and our most unhinged relationship breakdown yet. If you’re a surfer, a comedy fan, or someone who sees wedding photos every 12 seconds on Instagram… buckle up. #PinchMySalt #SurfPodcast #SterlingSpencer #SurfComedy #RelationshipPodcast #iPhoneGirl #AndroidGirl #DatingAdvice2025 #SurfCulture #LordOfTheRingsParody #WestPeak #CoreLord #ZestyBoys #FloridaSurfers #SurfHumor

Nov 25

In this episode of the Pinch My Salt surf comedy podcast, Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan dive deep into surf culture, surf beefs, core vs kook debates, and the legendary rivalry energy between Sterling and Kelly Slater. This episode is loaded with surf stories, surf injuries, surf philosophy, surf progression, localism, corelord wisdom, and behind-the-scenes tales from the pro surfing world. From calling out surf egos to breaking down why Kelly Slater feared Sterling’s comedy, we explore the wild side of the surf industry, surf contests, YouTube surf culture, and what truly makes someone a “core surfer.” Whether you're into surf training, surfing progression, pro surfer drama, Florida surf history, Hawaiian energy, surf spirituality, or hilarious surf lineup moments, this episode hits everything: Kelly Slater’s ego era, Lar’s zesty phase, Andy Irons battles, surf politics, broken-back stories, twin-fin flow state, enlightenment in the ocean, and discovering soul surfing after injury. This is the most unfiltered, funniest, and real surf conversation online right now.

Nov 18

Nov 11

Aloha 🤙 Welcome to Pinch My Salt with pro surfer Sterling Spencer and cousin Ryan—today we dive into the lineup wars: Core-lords vs. Kooks, “Karen surfers”, Gen Z etiquette, peak-hour rules, and why surf schools aren’t teaching the actual rules of surfing. We break down lineup regulation (no refs, no sidelines), how to read local hours at spots like Pipe, and a belt-rank idea for the black belt of surfing so beginners stop paddling into danger. We react to viral clips (fake shark? arrow check!), John John Florence rail power, Mason Ho magic, skim-style wedges, and Pharrell’s Ebony Beach Club wave-pool program. We debate power surfing vs. sauce, why Andy Irons grit still rules, and how to dress/hold your board so you don’t look like a kook. Plus: photographer drama, industry nostalgia (mag days to TikTok), and Sterling’s favorite board right now (JS Flamefish quad). If you surf, skate, or just love surf culture, this episode is for you—like, sub, and drop your worst “Karen in the lineup” story below. Thanks Pinchers! You’re the real Core-lords holding down the digital lineup. Remember: pick up your trash, respect peak hours, and never fart in the barrel surfing etiquette, lineup rules, Karen surfers, core lord vs kook, beginner surfing mistakes, surf school problems, peak hours surf, Pipe local hours, John John Florence turns, Mason Ho barrels, wave pool Ebony Beach Club Pharrell, power surfing vs style, Andy Irons, Dane Reynolds, JS Flamefish review, quad vs thruster, how not to snake, surf fight, surfing culture podcast #Surfing #SurfPodcast #LineupEtiquette #SurfTips #Kooks #CoreLord #JohnJohnFlorence #MasonHo #WavePool #SurfCulture #Shortboard #JSFlamefish #PowerSurfing #AndyIrons #SkateAndSurf #Pharrell #EbonyBeachClub #Pipe #Hawaii #Aloha

Nov 4

EP 98 | Want to Do Airs? Start Here. | Pinch My Salt Ever wondered how surfers actually learn to do airs? In this episode of Pinch My Salt, Sterling Spencer breaks down the real secret to surf aerials — and it’s NOT what most surf coaches tell you. We talk about the right way to start learning airs, why speed matters more than technique, how skating barefoot helps progression, and the biggest mistakes surfers make when trying to boost. This episode quickly turns into a hilarious deep dive into surf culture, longboarding vs shortboarding, knee-paddling, core-lords, kook behavior, surf school problems, Black Belt Surf System, conspiracy theory spirals, OnlyFans culture (yeah… it goes there), and the behind-the-scenes reality of surf sponsorships, brands, and “core vs sellout” debates. If you love surf progression tips, surf comedy, Sterling Spencer stories, and real conversations about surfing, life, and culture — this one’s for you. 🔥 In This Episode: The surprising way to actually learn surf airs Why SPEED is the key to going airborne Barefoot skate + quarterpipe drill that unlocks airs Knee-paddling: core or kook? Longboard gliders, hang tens & surf ego checks The truth about surf sponsorships, brands & "core" culture How algorithms are frying our brains Why “self-taught” might be the funniest surf insult ever If you're into surfing, longboarding, airs, surf tips, surf progression, surf culture, comedy podcasts, Florida surf, Gulf Coast surfing, or you just want a good laugh — hit play and join the Pinchers! surf airs, how to do airs surfing, surf aerials, learn surf airs, surfing tips, how to go airborne surfing, surf progression, surfing for beginners, Sterling Spencer podcast, Pinch My Salt podcast, surf comedy, Florida surfing, longboard vs shortboard, surf training tips, surf technique, how to improve surfing, learn to surf, surfer podcast, core surf culture, Gulf Coast surfing, surf humor #surfing #surftips #surfculture #pinchmysalt #sterlingspencer #surfairs #aerialsurfing #surfpodcast #surfprogression #longboarding #shortboarding #surferlife #gulfcoastsurfing #comedy #podcast

Oct 28

Happy Halloween from Pinch My Salt—the surf-comedy podcast with Sterling Spencer & Cousin Ryan. Tonight we summon North Shore myths, Pipeline nightmares, Santa Cruz sketchiness, church hell-house stories, and the eternal debate: is gatekeeping surfing good for the culture or a kook move? We roast foilboarders, praise core lords, confess to bowling with Australians, and ask why the scariest waves make us feel the most alive. If you love surf history, wipeouts, haunted swells, Kelly Slater & Laird Hamilton lore, Hawaii surf culture, Pete & Pete nostalgia, and ridiculous Halloween bits, this one’s for you. Hit LIKE, drop a 👻 in the comments, and share with a friend who still pushes mongo. Aloha & stay spooky. 🤙 Subscribe for more surf comedy + core-lord wisdom. #PinchMySalt #SurfPodcast #SurfComedy #CoreLord #HalloweenEpisode #KellySlater #LairdHamilton #NorthShore #Pipeline #SantaCruz #SurfCulture #HauntedLineup #SurfHorror #Wipeouts #HawaiiSurf #FloridaSurf #Gatekeeping #SoftTopWars #Foilboard #YouKnowDaRulez #SterlingSpencer #CousinRyan #SurfLegends #comedypodcasts Pinch My Salt, surf podcast, surf comedy, Core Lord, Halloween surf, Kelly Slater, Laird Hamilton, North Shore, Pipeline, Santa Cruz, haunted lineup, surf horror stories, Hawaii surfing, Florida surfing, Sterling Spencer, Cousin Ryan, soft top vs hard board, foilboard jokes, gatekeeping surfing, surf culture 2025, funny surf stories, beach comedy, spooky surf, viral surf clip, Halloween special