About this episode
Brace yourself! We’re diving deep into the hidden world of professional surfing, from the gnarliest rivalries to the untold stories that shaped surf history. In this episode of Pinch My Salt, we expose the dark side of surf culture—fights, scandals, party-fueled contests, and the underground economy that kept it all going. 🏄♂️ We break down: ✅ Kelly Slater’s insane longevity—is he even human? 🤖 ✅ The Andy Irons vs. Kelly Slater rivalry that changed surfing forever 🌊 ✅ The Wolfpack era—how the North Shore was once ruled like the mafia 🏝️ ✅ The drug-smuggling past of major surf brands—wait, what?! 🏄♂️💨 ✅ Why today’s pro surfers are “too clean” and lack the wild characters of the past 💬 Surfers, skateboarders, snowboarders, and podcast fans—this one’s for you! Whether you’re a die-hard surf history buff, a weekend warrior, or just love wild action sports stories, this episode UNCOVERS IT ALL. 🔥 LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for more raw, unfiltered surf talk! 📲 Follow us on Instagram: Pinch My Salt 🎧 Listen to the full Pinch My Salt Podcast: Spotify & Apple 🚀 Sponsored by West Peak – Get peaking with us at https://drinkwestpeak.com/ CODE: Pinch My Salt #Surfing #KellySlater #AndyIrons #SurfPodcast #PinchMySalt #SurfCulture #ActionSports #Skateboarding #Snowboarding #SurfersLife #BigWaveSurfing #NorthShore #ProSurfing #SurfLegends