Best Oborne Podcasts (2026)

1
Channel 2.Ohh- Stop Hoping. Start Leading! 58:30

Play Pause

27d ago58:30

58:30

🔥 Episode Summary: This one’s been a long time coming. Ronnell sits down with Kameron Olsen, founder of The Channel Advisors and creator of the Channel 2.0 framework, for a brutally honest conversation about what’s really happening in the channel. From MDF frustration to inflated event budgets to the channel manager talent shortage that’s driving s…

1
The Closeout Ep 40 - Simon Ormerod with special guest host Matt Lackey. 1:51:37

1M ago1:51:37

1:51:37

Send us a text In Episode Forty of The Closeout Bodyboarding Podcast we talk to one leg of Ormerod Brother Tripod, Simon Ormerod. Our conversation with Simo includes talking about his brothers Nick and Alex, searching remote reef passes for special waves, business failures, Shark Encounters, and the Beauties and Hazards of surfing in Brazil. With S…

1
The Channel Isn’t Dying—You Are (If You Don’t Evolve) 1:08:18

2M ago1:08:18

1:08:18

🔥 Episode Summary:Let’s keep it 100—most of what’s worked in the channel for the last 20 years won’t get you paid in the next 5.In this episode, Ronnell chops it up with David Wright, a straight-talking channel leader who’s not afraid to say the quiet part out loud: the legacy broker model is dying. The middleman markup is gone, AI and commoditizat…

1
Old School Wisdom. New School Rules. 1:12:48

3M ago1:12:48

1:12:48

🔥 Episode Summary:We’re back in the fedora era. 🕶️In this episode, Ronnell sits down with one of the most recognizable—and respected—voices in the channel, Andrew Pryfogle, a true industry pioneer whose fingerprints are on nearly four decades of technology channel history. From MCI to his own ventures and now his leadership at Avant, Andrew has hel…

1
Cash, Capital & Legacy: Patrick Oborn Gets Real 50:27

3M ago50:27

50:27

🔥 Episode Summary:If comfort is your default setting, this one’s going to sting—in the best way. Ronnell chops it up with Patrick Oborn, co-founder of Telarus, to get brutally honest about what it really takes to win now: embracing pain, thinking like a financier, and repositioning yourself where decisions (and budgets) actually live—the C-suite.Fr…

1
The Closeout Ep 39 - Adam Williams and Clayton Pickworth 1:31:21

4M ago1:31:21

1:31:21

Send us a text In Episode Thirty Nine of The Closeout Bodyboarding Podcast we talk to newly elected President of Bodyboarding Victoria Adam Williams, and DKS Head Honcho Clayton Pickworth. We discuss the 2025 Pewl Party in Melbourne, The Bodyboarding State of Origin Series, 2025 Nationals in Sydney, and The Robe Bodyboard Bash. The Closeout Podcast…

1
The Closeout Ep 38 - Brad Stone 58:39

4M ago58:39

58:39

Send us a text In Episode Thirty Eight of The Closeout Bodyboarding Podcast we talk to Underground Legend Brad Stone. Our conversation with Stoney includes his nomadic lifestyle, Chris White’s Tension 11, The Shark Island Challenge, Big Wave Surfing, Breaking his Back, and the Come Back from Injury. Presented by Bodyboarding Victoria and Funkshen B…

1
Why Is Everyone Talking About This Show? 44:35

4M ago44:35

44:35

🔥 Episode Summary:In this special solo episode, Ronnell Richards is pulling back the curtain and calling out the biggest lessons—and red flags—he’s seen so far this season on Shut the Hell Up and Sell: Unfiltered. No guests. No filters. Just raw insights from a season packed with hard truths, uncomfortable patterns, and surprising breakthroughs.He’…

1
Data Don’t Lie—You’re Just Not Listening 47:31

6M ago47:31

47:31

🔥 Episode Summary:They say knowledge is power, but in this episode, we’re flipping the script—because in the channel, data pays the damn bills. Ronnell sits down with DeVan Adams, aka The Analyst Alchemist, a senior analyst at Canalys, to break down the hard truths the channel community can’t afford to ignore.DeVan isn’t just watching the trends—he…

1
The Closeout Ep 37 - The 2025 Shark Island Challenge Wrap Up!!!! 1:19:16

5M ago1:19:16

1:19:16

Send us a text In Episode Thirty Seven of The Closeout Bodyboarding Podcast we celebrate The 2025 Shark Island Challenge with a full wrap up! Get all the ins and outs of the event with Competition Director Luke O’Connor including Winners, Losers, Prezo’s, and all the Highs and Lows with a comprehensive download of Australia’s Premier Event! The Clo…

1
Duty, Honor and Fake Funnels. Let's Talk About It. 59:47

6M ago59:47

59:47

🔥 Episode Summary:This one’s not about tools or tech—it’s about leadership, candor, and calling out the BS that's quietly killing performance in the channel.Ronnell sits down with Stephen Semmelroth, a West Point grad, cybersecurity expert, and one of the most thoughtful leaders in the channel today. Together, they expose the real reasons why bad Q…

1
The Closeout Ep 36 - The Shark Island Challenge Green Light!!!! 25:29

6M ago25:29

25:29

Send us a text In Episode Thirty Six of The Closeout Bodyboarding Podcast The Shark Island Challenge is finally Greenlit!!! Get all the updates direct from Competition Director Luke O’Connor including predictions, Invitee Changes, and all the Updates leading up to the Event. The Closeout Podcast series is proudly presented by Bodyboarding Victoria …

1
The Channel’s Throwing a Party—Did MSPs Get the Invite? 17:57

6M ago17:57

17:57

Guests: ➡️ Matt Wren ➡️ Jasmina Mueller Location: CP Expo Summary: The channel keeps saying it’s all about partnership, but too many MSPs are asking the same question: “Are we even invited to this thing?” In this episode, Ronnell Richards sits down with Titan Cloud’s Matt Wren and industry powerhouse Jasmina Mueller for a real, raw conversation abo…

1
Figuring Some Sh*t Out With BK and Sam 15:00

6M ago15:00

15:00

🔥 Episode Summary:We’re live from Channel Partners with Brandon Knight and Sam Islam—two powerhouses from opposite sides of the table: vendor and partner. And they’re not holding back. In this episode of *Shut the Hell Up & Sell: Unfiltered*, we get into the *real* gaps in the channel community—why we’re still operating like it’s 2005, who’s respon…

1
The Closeout Ep 35 - Bondi Rescue's Corey Oliver 2:14:32

6M ago2:14:32

2:14:32

Send us a text In Episode Thirty Five of The Closeout Bodyboarding Podcast we talk to one of the legends from Bondi Rescue, and passionate Bodyboarder Corey Oliver Our conversation with Corey includes lots of Vintage Bodyboard Industry talk, Refurbing Vintage Bodyboards, The Chaos of managing a beach like Bondi, and all the behind scenes of TV Show…

1
The Closeout Ep 34 - Shark Island Challenge Update with Luke O’Connor. 39:53

7M ago39:53

39:53

Send us a text In Episode Thirty Four of The Closeout Bodyboarding Podcast we get a full update on The 2025 Shark Island Challenge with competition organiser Luke O’Connor. Our conversation with Luke includes ideal conditions, current swell updates, trials reports and everything we can look forward to for the main event. The Closeout Podcast series…

1
Damn, Daniel! Back at it with the radical transparency 54:48

8M ago54:48

54:48

🔥 Episode Summary:On this episode, Ronnell is joined by channel innovator Daniel Majure—coffee obsessive, bourbon buff, and tech advisor extraordinaire—to tackle the biggest blind spot in our industry: transparency. They rip into legacy “order-taking” mindsets, expose why MDF and partner events often miss the mark, and map out a clear path forward …

1
Campaign-In-A-Coffin 56:00

8M ago56:00

56:00

🔥 Episode Summary:On this episode, Ronnell is joined by channel firestarter Heather K. Margolis—and she’s not here to play nice. Together, they torch the outdated partner marketing tactics that are still plaguing the industry. From “campaigns in a box” to MDF programs that reward mediocrity instead of potential, this one pulls zero punches.Whether …

1
You Can Keep Your Steak Dinners! 1:11:58

8M ago1:11:58

1:11:58

🎙 Episode Title: You Can Keep Your Steak Dinners 💥 Guest: Dave Dyson — Channel OG, Customer Advocate, and TA most of y’all wish you could land. You can buy a steak dinner — but you can’t buy Dave Dyson. He’s one of the most respected TAs in the game, and in this no-holds-barred episode of Shut The Hell Up and Sell: Unfiltered, he breaks down why mo…

1
The Closeout Ep 33 - 4 x ABA Champion Lachlan Cramsie 1:31:09

8M ago1:31:09

1:31:09

Send us a text In Episode Thirty Three of The Closeout Bodyboarding Podcast we talk to 4 x ABA Champion Lachlan Cramsie Our conversation with Cramsie includes Dodgy Eyes, Saving Lives, Competitive Drives, Surf Life Saving Iron Man Training, Fun Parks, and the State of Competitive Bodyboarding in Australia. With Special Guest Host Ben Wells. Present…

1
Welcome to Shut the Hell Up and Sell: Unfiltered 6:29

8M ago6:29

6:29

Welcome to the first episode of Shut the Hell Up and Sell: Unfiltered — the podcast that says what others won’t. Hosted by award-winning sales expert, author, and top tech channel influencer Ronnell Richards, this show is your no-BS guide to sales and career success. This inaugural episode lays the foundation for what's to come: raw, unfiltered con…

1
The Closeout Ep 32 - Shark Island Challenge 2025 launch with Luke O'Connor and Mark Sadler 1:13:38

9M ago1:13:38

1:13:38

Send us a text In Episode Thirty Two of The Closeout Bodyboarding Podcast we discuss the launch of the Shark Island Challenge 2025 with organiser Luke O'Connor and Mark Sadler Our conversation with the boys includes sponsors including Balter Beer, Bodyboard King and NMD, Trials announcements, Invitees to the big dance, Launch Parties and Specialty …

1
The Closeout Ep 31 - Comp Talk. Pipe, Shark Island, IBC 1:18:47

9M ago1:18:47

1:18:47

Send us a text In Episode Thirty One of The Closeout Bodyboarding Podcast our Heroes give a Wrap Up of the So Stoked Hawaiian Pipeline Bodyboarding Championship, detail what it will actually take to have an IBC Tour Comp in Australia, give all The Shark Island Challenge updates, all while enjoying a Pizza and warm glass of sparkling Merlot. Present…

1
The Closeout Ep 30 - Inverted Owner Ben Wells 2:04:06

10M ago2:04:06

2:04:06

Send us a text In Episode Thirty of The Closeout Bodyboarding Podcast we talk to Inverted Bodyboard Store owner Ben Wells. Our conversation with Ben includes freak surf accidents, the trials and tribulations of working in the Bodyboard Industry, #carmenIreallywantthis, team trips, and all with Special Co-Host Lachlan Cramsie. Presented by Bodyboard…

1
The Closeout Ep 29 - Ex Word Tour Judge Danny Bycroft 1:39:18

11M ago1:39:18

1:39:18

Send us a text In Episode Twenty Nine of The Closeout Bodyboarding Podcast we talk to Ex-World Tour Judge and Ex-Inverted Franchiser Danny Bycroft. Our conversation with Danny includes purchasing the original Inverted Store from the O’Sullivan family, The Aussie Buccaneers South African Tour, Franchising Bodyboard Stores, and the demands of Judging…

1
The Closeout Ep 28 - Good Earths DARREN HOTKER 1:11:59

11M ago1:11:59

1:11:59

Send us a text In Episode Twenty Eight of The Closeout Bodyboarding Podcast we talk to Vintage Bodyboard Collector and Good Earth Surf Shop Owner, Darren Hotker. Our conversation with Darren includes Pearl Jam gigs, living in remote Western Australia, Buying Good Earth, Joes Pizza, Ryan Hardy’s retail experience, and the South West Bodyboard Club. …

1
The Closeout Ep 27 - The POSITIVELY CHARGED XMAS Episode 1:31:55

1y ago1:31:55

1:31:55

Send us a text In Episode Twenty Seven of The Closeout Bodyboarding Podcast our Heroes deliver the POSITIVELY CHARGED XMAS Episode Our conversation includes the Highs and Lows of Bodyboarding in 2024, and Preview the 2025 Calander, Including the 2025 Shark Island Challenge, The IBC World Tour, The Bodyboarding Victoria Triple Crown Series, The Hawa…

1
The Closeout Ep 26 - Pipeline Pro Invitee TOM MORRIS 51:53

1y ago51:53

51:53

Send us a text In Episode Twenty Six of The Closeout Bodyboarding Podcast we talk to Newly Minted Pipe Invitee Tom Morris. Our conversation with Tom includes Traveling With Brad Stone, Girlfriends from Foreign Lands, Epic Local Wedges, and being invited to one of the World’s most Prestigious Bodyboarding Events, The Hawaiian Pipeline Pro!!! Present…

1
The Closeout Ep 25 - Ex ABA Tour Manager Dylan Beach 1:12:25

1y ago1:12:25

1:12:25

Send us a text In Episode Twenty Five of The Closeout Bodyboarding Podcast we talk to Ex-Australian Bodyboard Association General Manager Dylan Beach Our conversation with Dylan includes Heavy Injuries in Remote Locations, Running The ABA Tour, How to Start a Bodyboard Club From Scratch, and the Premium Waves of the South Australian Coastline. The …

1
The Closeout Ep 24 - The 'DO BETTER' Episode. 1:38:39

1y ago1:38:39

1:38:39

Send us a text In Episode Twenty Four of The Closeout Bodyboarding Podcast our Heroes discuss The DK Sessions and Bodyboarding Victoria Pewl Party, give an IBC World Tour Round Up, Teza McKenna on The Voice, Damien King being a legend, The Warrnambool Big Wave Comp, and ask the big question: Who the Fuck is Walid Zdah???? All with special comments …

1
The Closeout Ep 23 - Tyson Ryan 1:39:34

1y ago1:39:34

1:39:34

Send us a text In Episode Twenty Three of The Closeout Bodyboarding Podcast we talk to Sunshine Coast DK Legend Tyson Ryan Our conversation with Tys includes growing up with an Elite crew on the Sunshine Coast, Drop Knee Heroes, the benefits of Bailing School early, Metal Band Influences, and Dale Akehurst chimes in with some absolute zingers. Pres…

1
The Closeout Ep 22 - Steve's Place Surf Shop Owner Sam Woolston 48:08

1y ago48:08

48:08

Send us a text In Episode Twenty Two of The Closeout Bodyboarding Podcast we talk to Sam Woolston, owner of Australia’s oldest family Surf Shop, Steve’s Place. Our conversation with Sam includes living in a remote surf community in Robe, how his father Steve founded their Surf Shop Steve’s Place even before there was a surf industry in Australia, k…

1
The Closeout Ep 21 - Dave Heavyside: The rise and fall of Riptide Magazine 2:24:05

1+ y ago2:24:05

2:24:05

Send us a text In Episode Twenty One of The Closeout Bodyboarding Podcast we talk to the former designer and owner of Riptide Magazine, Dave Heavyside. Our conversation with Heavy includes his former life as an international cricket star, his current life as a rock star, and everything in between that covers the rise and fall of bodyboarding’s most…

1
Episode 86: Jason Dietrich Previews Fall 2024 & Spring 2025 29:21

1+ y ago29:21

29:21

Welcome into Episode 86 of the 1544 Miles to Omaha Podcast. Today's guest is once again, Cal State Fullerton Baseball Head Coach Jason Dietrich. In today's episode recorded a week prior to classes starting, coach Dietrich touches on the MLB Draft, which recruits made it to campus, staying competitive in the face of NIL and the transfer portal along…

1
The Closeout Ep 20 - Joe Clarke 1:06:14

1+ y ago1:06:14

1:06:14

Send us a text In Episode Twenty of The Closeout Bodyboarding Podcast we talk to the 2016 ABA Tour Champion Joe Clarke. Our conversation with Joe includes Competitive Drive, How to Produce a Film Section, The advantages of Peroxide Hair, Left Hand Wedges, Epic Surf Trips and His New Film Project “Analogue”. Presented by Bodyboarding Victoria and Fu…

1
The Closeout Ep 19 - SABC with Jasper Ashmoore and Brad Halstead 1:12:33

1+ y ago1:12:33

1:12:33

Send us a text In Episode Nineteen of The Closeout Bodyboarding Podcast we talk to two of the legends of the South Australian Bodyboard Club, Jasper Ashmoore and Brad Halstead. The conversation includes the history of bodyboarding in South Australia, Heavy SA Waves, Shark Infested Waters, and running a bodyboard club at the infamous Knights Beach. …

1
The Closeout Ep 18 - Drop Knee Sessions with Clayton Pickworth 1:34:09

1+ y ago1:34:09

1:34:09

Send us a text In Episode Eighteen of The Closeout Bodyboarding Podcast we talk to Drop Knee Sessions creator Clayton Pickworth. The conversation includes growing up bodyboarding in Port Macquarie during its most influential era, running the PMBA, DK on the World Tour, the inception of DKS and the creation of the new event, the Bodyboarding Victori…

1
The Closeout Ep 17 - 2024 Shark Island Challenge Aftermath with Luke O'Connor 1:20:43

1+ y ago1:20:43

1:20:43

Send us a text In Episode Seventeen of The Closeout Bodyboarding Podcast we have a full and comprehensive wrap up of Australia’s premiere bodyboarding event, The Shark Island Challenge. Contest Director Luke O’Connor walks us through the highs and lows, and all the behind the scenes action of 2024’s SIC. Presented by Bodyboarding Victoria and ATTIC…

1
The Closeout Ep 16 - Shark Island Challenge Winner Ben Sawyer 1:04:42

1+ y ago1:04:42

1:04:42

Send us a text In Episode Sixteen of The Closeout Bodyboarding Podcast we the Winner of the 2024 Shark Island Challenge, Ben Sawyer. Ben discusses growing up in The Shire, Gath Helmets, Big Wave Surfing, and Fulfilling a Dream. Presented by Bodyboarding Victoria and ATTICA Wetsuits. The Closeout Podcast series is proudly presented by Bodyboarding V…

1
The Closeout Ep 15 - Former Australian Bodyboard Association Head Honcho Nick Chandler 1:43:17

1+ y ago1:43:17

1:43:17

Send us a text In Episode Fifteen of The Closeout Bodyboarding Podcast we talk to former CEO of the Australian Bodyboard Association, Nick Chandler. We discuss Nick’s time with the ABA, Sydney Bodyboard Club, Recruiting for the Surf Industry, and the sad passing of Mauricio ‘Moz’ Abrunhosa. Presented by Bodyboarding Victoria and Limited Edition Fin…

1
The Closeout Ep 14 - Return Of The Pleb - Matt Lackey 1:34:26

1+ y ago1:34:26

1:34:26

Send us a text In Episode Fourteen of The Closeout Bodyboarding Podcast we see a fan favorite Matt Lackey return, as well as guest host Michael Jennings. We discuss the new Nick Ormerod documentary “Fragor”, Gambling in Bodyboarding, Wave Pools around the world, tragic news regarding surf trips, the DK World Tour, and Ryan Hardy’s new book. Present…

1
The Closeout Ep 13 - Luke O'Connor, Sam Thomas, and Tom Morris 1:48:41

1+ y ago1:48:41

1:48:41

Send us a text In Episode Thirteen of The Closeout Bodyboarding Podcast the team talk to 3 young men making an impact on our sport right now: Luke O’Connor discusses his management of the Shark Island Challenge and Riptide Podcast, Tassie Legend Sam Thomas discusses his Wildcard into the SIC, and Tom Morris discusses his journey to Chile’ for the I…

1
The Closeout Ep 12 - March/April 2024 News & Comp Updates 1:24:16

1+ y ago1:24:16

1:24:16

Send us a text In Episode Twelve of The Closeout Bodyboarding Podcast the team discuss all the latest News and Comp Updates, including The Shark Island Challenge, The IBC World Tour, Box Fest, Drop Knee Sessions Vs Bodyboarding Victoria Urbn Surf Comp, as well as chat about April Fools Jokes, and The Joker himself Damien King. Presented by Bodyboar…

1
The Closeout Ep 11 - Steve "Spocko" Watson: The Godfather of Bodyboarding in Victoria 1:47:31

1+ y ago1:47:31

1:47:31

Send us a text In Episode Eleven of The Closeout Bodyboarding Podcast we talk to Steve "Spocko" Watson: The Godfather of Bodyboarding in Victoria. Spocko discusses the birth of Competitive Bodyboarding in Victoria, East vs West Rivalries, and working on building the Australian Tour with the late Tom Wilson. Presented by Bodyboarding Victoria and Fu…

1
The Closeout Ep 10 - FAKE WAVE NEWS! 42:39

2y ago42:39

42:39

Send us a text In Episode Ten of The Closeout Bodyboarding Podcast the Boys discuss the Multitude of Fake Wave Offerings, State Titles Wrap Ups, Dodgy Online Deals and more. Presented by Bodyboarding Victoria and Funkshen Bodyboards. The Closeout Podcast series is proudly presented by Bodyboarding Victoria and Limited Edition Fins. Want to get in t…

1
The Closeout Ep 9 - We're Back!!! 1:09:27

2y ago1:09:27

1:09:27

Send us a text In Episode Nine of The Closeout Bodyboarding Podcast Benny, Shane, and Watto are back for 2024!!!! The Boys discuss the Off Season, Recent Injuries, 720’s, Retirements and Returns to the IBC, and Just How SICK will the SIC be? Presented by Bodyboarding Victoria and Limited Edition. The Closeout Podcast series is proudly presented by …

1
Episode 85: Christian Colon 1:07:45

2y ago1:07:45

1:07:45

A lot of great short stops have come through the doors at Cal State Fullerton, Christian Colon is arguably one of the best to have ever worn the Blue and Orange. A three-year player at Fullerton, Colon played for the Titans from 2008 through 2010 and was drafted fourth overall by the Kansas City Royals in 2010. (What's notable about that 2010 draft…

1
Episode 84: Spencer Oborn 1:14:37

2y ago1:14:37

1:14:37

Welcome into Episode 84 of the 1544 Miles to Omaha Podcast. Today's guest, Spencer Oborn, is arguably one of the greatest "one and done" players to have worn the Fullerton Orange and Navy Blue uniform. Oborn played for the Titans for the 1999 season and is ranked in the top ten in numerous single season achievements for the Titans. For that one sea…

1
The Closeout Ep 8 - Mick Parkhill: The Rise and Fall of Bodyboarders Surf Co. 1:51:21

2y ago1:51:21

1:51:21

Send us a text In Episode Eight of The Closeout Bodyboarding Podcast we talk to Mick Parkhill, co-founder of Bodyboarders Surf Co. We will be discussing the rise and fall of what was for 20 years a bodyboarding retail institution in Australia, and Mick talks us through the highs and lows of his own personal bodyboarding story, including shark stori…

1
The Closeout Ep 7 - Tanner McDaniel: World Champion!! 1:20:58

2y ago1:20:58

1:20:58

Send us a text In Episode Seven of The Closeout Bodyboarding Podcast our 4 heroes journey beyond the borders to unknown destinations to discuss IBC Controversies, and the Tradie Challenge. Halfway through their conversation the new King, Tanner McDaniel calls in to discuss his inaugural World Tour victory, along with his heroes, rivals, celebration…