Best TGSP Podcasts (2025)

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Ben Powis - CEO of Surfing England 50:08

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7d ago50:08

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Ben Powis is the CEO of Surfing England, he along with his team have put English surfing back on the world stage. Ben has made it his mission to source out sponsors, investors and funding streams to facilitate the multifaceted layers of the surfing community in England. In the podcast Ben and Adz discuss surfing and AI, judging, coaching and much m…

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Guy Bridge - Foil Surfer, Kite Surfer, Waterman 57:58

2M ago57:58

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Guy Bridge is one of the UK’s most talented and pioneering watermen — a professional kitesurfer and foil surfer from Exmouth, Devon, known for pushing the limits of wind and wave performance. Raised in a family of world-class kitesurfers, Guy has been carving through the air and sea since his early teens, quickly building a name on the internationa…

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Nick Christy - Inside the World of Surf Videography 1:02:43

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Nick Christy is Jordys Smith's documentarian and surfing film maker, but above all else his friend. Adz and Nick delve into a conversation of what it is like videoing, photographing and documenting one of the World Surf League's best surfers in the last decade. Life with Jordy Smith on tour, some of the best and worst places to film on the Champion…

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TGSP Update 25:30

7M ago25:30

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Explore a journey of self-discovery and resilience as Adz delve's into the world of surfing, Jiu Jitsu, and personal growth. From setting up a gym in Exmouth to embracing the challenges of life transitions, this discussion highlights the importance of staying anchored and finding passion. Discover how the power of connection and a simple phone call…

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Chris Burns - Rickson Gracie Black Belt 1:02:29

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Chris Burns is black belt under Rickson Gracie. In the podcast Chris discussed his life in Sydney, Australia, his journey into jujitsu, and the importance of mastering martial arts fundamentals. Chris and Adz also discussed the evolution of martial arts training, the relationship between martial arts and social media, and the focus on self-defence …

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Damian Lampkin 1:05:11

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Embark on a journey of self-discovery and resilience as Adz and Damo delve into the world of entrepreneurship and the unique challenges faced by those who dare to build their own paths. From the struggles of setting up a business to the importance of pausing and appreciating achievements, this discussion sheds light on the often-overlooked need for…

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Grappling #2 with Adz & Chris 52:40

1y ago52:40

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Merry Christmas to you all, this week Adz and Chris delve into a few subject of jiujitsu and grappling. They talk about BJJ belt jealousy, training music, training consistency, YouTube vs Paid Content and there favourite grapplers. Enjoy Baby, HO HO HO.By Surfing, MMA, BJJ, Military Stories and Conversations

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Military #1 James Malone - Film Maker / Former Royal Marine Commando 1:21:35

1y ago1:21:35

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James Malone is a Former Royal Marine Commando and served 4 years in the Corps. James served on Operation Herrick 9 where half of his section were either killed or injured during the tour. Since leaving James had a varying number of jobs but went back to his calling of film making. He currently is in the final stages of his newest film Once We Were…

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Surfing #2 with Adz & Steve 58:37

1y ago58:37

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This week Adz and Steve delve into a cool conversation on why surfers lie about their surfing ability, transitioning from beginner to a competent surfer, why we surf and the benefits. Adz also describes an experience with a shark attaxk in New Zealand and much much more. EnjoyBy Surfing, MMA, BJJ, Military Stories and Conversations

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Grappling #1 with Chris & Adz 1:05:31

1y ago1:05:31

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Grappling with Chris & Adz focuses on the world of grappling. In this new segment podcast Chris & Adz chat about : Gradings ( the thing your not supposed to talk about in BJJ), Getting new people to train in your gym New students rolling vs coloured belts rolling Training at 100% vs training at 50% This was a fun podcast to do, so please enjoy, lea…

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Surfing #1 with Adz & Steve 59:08

1y ago59:08

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We are back, and I have a Co-Host for the surfing episodes in the form of Steve Hayes. Steve has surfed all over the world from Indonesia to Hawaii. The combination of our stories and life experiences will be a platform for some great stories. In this episode we talk about why the podcast has had time off, wipeouts and some war stories. Enjoy.…

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James "The Magic Marine" Stott 1:17:34

1+ y ago1:17:34

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James Stott is a former Royal Marines Commando. Best know for reaching the finals of Britains Got Talent in 2020 for being a fantastic and entertaining magician. James and Adz delve into how James became interested in magic, became a Royal Marines Commando in the golden age of war fighting for a generation, and how these paths have led him down a m…

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Micheal Weetman - Roll to Recovery 1:09:40

1+ y ago1:09:40

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TRIGGER WARNINGS Micheal Weetman is the head of a Charitable organisation called Roll to Recovery. RtoR was created to help people deal with alcohol, substance miss use and mental health through the art of Submission grappling. Micheal is also a Army Veteran, Adz and Mike talk in depth of some ways to deal with addiction, mental health whilst pursu…

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Pat Langdon Dark 55:16

1+ y ago55:16

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Pat Langdon Dark is a Professional Surfer. Originating from Porthcawl in Wales, Pat rips, currently on the Great Britain Surf team, Pat speaks to Adz from a surf camp in Portugal. Adz and Pat talk about Kelly Slaters retirement, surf coaching, WQS, Olympics and a plethora of other subjects. Enjoy.By Surfing, MMA, BJJ, Military Stories and Conversations

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Adam Norris - Offshore Photography 1:08:55

2y ago1:08:55

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Adam Norris is a North Devon based photographer/videographer. Over the last few years he has grown in popularity and creating some amazing surf footage that is moody, moving and inspiring. In the podcast Adz and Adam talk about his journey into ocean photography, his gear he uses and how he has been able to film some of the most iconic surfers the …

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Sam Chidwick - Warrior Grips 1:04:12

2y ago1:04:12

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Sam Chidwick is a Podiatrist, BJJ Purple Belt, Surfer and the owner of Warrior Grips, as sock designed to reduce the risk of ankle and foot injuries in a plethora of sports. Ads and Sam discuss injuries in surfing and BJJ and q host of other subjects. Enjoy. Warrior Grips Link HEREBy Surfing, MMA, BJJ, Military Stories and Conversations

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Dr Wallace Nichols - The Blue Mind 1:04:01

2y ago1:04:01

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Earlier this week, I had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Wallace J. Nichols, the marine biologist who coined the term “Blue Mind.” His groundbreaking research has uncovered a variation of ways in which our connection to water profoundly impacts our well-being and cognitive abilities. Through his book “Blue Mind : How Water Makes You Happier, Mor…

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Liz McConaghy - AKA Chinook Crew Chick 1:18:27

2y ago1:18:27

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Liz McConaghy is from a small town in County Down Noethan Ireland, spent a total of seventeen years flying with the RAF’s Chinook Fleet. Aged just 21, she was the youngest aircrew member to deploy to Iraq and was also the only female crewman’ on the Chinook wing for four years. Liz became the longest serving female chinook crew member and during he…

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Anthony Mullally - Perfomance Breathwork Practitioner 58:23

2+ y ago58:23

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Anthony Mullally is a breathwork practitioner. A former Professional Rugby League player now retired, found breathwork as a performance enhancing and wellness tool he utilised during his career. He now teaches breathwork to Professional Surfers, Pro Grapplers, Olympians and Corporations. His no nonsense approach to wellness makes Ant very unique an…

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Dan Bassett - AKA Mr Bassett’s Grapplers Soap 1:12:27

2+ y ago1:12:27

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Dan Bassett is a unique guy, a former Royal Navy serviceman, old school Mixed Martial Arts fighter, Close Protection Officer and Owner of Mr Bassets Grapplers Soap. In the podcast Dan and Adz chat about how Dan used to take MMA fights after limited training as he "just used to like a scrap". A little on life and philosophy and how he started a busi…

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Leigh Remedios 1:25:21

2+ y ago1:25:21

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Leigh Remedios is a pioneer of grappling and MMA in the UK. He started training martial arts back in the early 1990's and fought his first MMA pro fight circa 1997. He is the epitome of a modern day grappling guru. He now teaches, trains and competes on numerous events still, also being asked to teach at seminars all over the world. Leigh and I del…

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Nick Tiscoe - North Shore Jiujitsu & Surfer 1:03:00

2+ y ago1:03:00

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Nick Tiscoe is a Brazilan Jiujitsu Black Belt under Maricio Gomes and Kevin Capel, he runs his own academy in Newquay, Cornwall North Shore Jiujitsu. Newquay is renowned for being the surfing mecca here in the UK and is an apt place for Nick to live and have his academy located. I say this as Nick was also a Professional free surfer and is still ch…

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Member of the BJJ’s Dirty Dozen - John B Will 1:18:22

3y ago1:18:22

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One of the most influential Martial Artists of the past two decades, John Will’s accomplishments within the industry are prolific. In the seventies and early eighties he trained extensively throughout Indonesia, Thailand, India and Japan. He was a multi-style Black Belt back when such things just did not happen. In the 80’s he founded Blitz, Austra…

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Beau Bromham - UK Surfing Performance Coach 1:08:33

3y ago1:08:33

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Beau Bromham is talking to Adz this week. Beau is a North Devon, UK surfing performance coach that is working as part of the English Surf Team to develop young groms to smash it on the big stage of surf competition. Beau is also a Brazilian Jiujitsu Blue Belt under Yama Jiujitsu. Beau is a former British Surf Team member and competitor himself, alo…

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The Mindful Surfer Podcast - Liam Morgan & Will Foster 1:05:16

3y ago1:05:16

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Sidmouth UK Surfers Liam Morgan and Will Foster run a mindfulness podcast called The Mindful Surfer Podcast. In the podcast Adz, Liam and Will approach the subjects of surfing mindfulness, getting stoked of rubbish waves, line-up vibes, equipment and some other weird and wonderful tangents. Let those eardrums get massaged and soothed by some bumbli…

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Tom Barlow 1:17:25

3y ago1:17:25

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Tom Barlow is on the podcast with Adz this week. They delve into subjects of BJJ Academy business, commentating, jiujitsu styles and a host of other random stuff. Tom Barlow has been active in the UK BJJ scene and the international competitive jiu jitsu circuit for more than a decade. He received his black belt in 2011 from Braulio Estima, and has …

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Pete Maguire 1:24:20

3y ago1:24:20

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Pete Maguire is a fascinating character, he has spent a lifetime surfing with some of surfings most iconic surfers, practicing Brazilian Jiujitsu with Rickson Gracie and becoming a black belt in BJJ through Rickson. Pete has written some very thought provoking books such as Law and War, Facing Death in Cambodia, Thai Stick – Surfers, Scammers and t…

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OMBE Surf Coach - Luke Hardacre 1:22:23

3+ y ago1:22:23

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Luke Hardacre is part of the OMBE Team, he works behind the scenes as a surf coach and is the host of the OMBE Podcast, In-Depth. Adz and Luke talk surf technique, line-ups, Adz rubbish surfing and much much more.................By Surfing, MMA, BJJ, Military Stories and Conversations

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Craig Hanaumi 1:14:35

3+ y ago1:14:35

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Craig Hanaumi is a Brazilian Jiujitsu brown belt under Rener and Ryron Gracie, a Bellevue Police Officer, and a life long skateboarder. The work he does for his community may be a unique approach but I believe he does one of the best jobs of humanising the United States Police Force and outreach to remind people that officers are people too and on …

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Falklands Conflict - Marty Wilkin 1:48:06

3+ y ago1:48:06

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Marty Wilkin is a former Royal Marine, he has seen action in Northern Ireland, the Falkland Islands and Afghanistan. This is his story of the Falklands War. In the spring of 1982, thousands of British forces travelled to the remote, bleak Falkland Islands off the east coast of South America in response to an invasion by Argentine forces. Carried by…

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Darren Yeoman - Fightworx Martial Arts Academy 1:03:35

3+ y ago1:03:35

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Darren Yeoman is a Brazilian Jiujitsu Black Belt and owner of Fightworx Martial Arts Academy in Torquay UK. Darren has nearly 24 years in martial arts experience. In the podcast Adz and Darren chat about Jiujitsu politics, setting up Jiujitsu gyms, a fighters mindset and the philosophy behind it. Fightworx Martial Arts Academy link HERE Surfers Lif…

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Steve Gwenin - Surfers Life Club 1:04:25

3+ y ago1:04:25

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Steve Gwenin was senior manager of a mid-sized business, he found his surf time compromised and grew frustrated by work, family commitments and by himself! Steve realised he was no longer being who he wanted to be. He stepped away from his role and company to re-shape his life and dedicate more of his time to surfing, and to his family. Questions f…

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Dan Thornton - Part 2 59:38

3+ y ago59:38

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Welcome back to Part 2 with Dan Thornton. Adz and Dan talk more military stories, surfing and how Dan got into Brazilian Jiujitsu and Cyber Security. Dans Cyber Security Business Goldphish, Link HERE OMBE Surf Programs click the link HERE (10% discount code in the podcast)By Surfing, MMA, BJJ, Military Stories and Conversations

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Dan Thornton Part 1 56:21

3+ y ago56:21

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Dan Thornton is no ordinary human being, he has had an extraordinary life, growing up In South Africa and traveling the world surfing. He is also a former Royal Marine Commando Officer, with operational experience in Afghanistan and Iraq. A Veteran of Maritime and Oil Security, a true soldier of fortune. He now lives in SA in Cape St Francis with h…

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Adaptive Surfer - Zoe Smith 55:40

3+ y ago55:40

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Zoe Smith is an English Adaptive Surfer on the English Surf team. Adz and Zoe talk about how Zoe became a below the knee amputee and how she over came her adversities to become a surfer. Adz and Zoe also talk about the Adaptive Surf competitions and the community surrounding the comps. OMBE Surf Programs click the link HERE (10% discount code in th…

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Caroline Walsh 59:54

3+ y ago59:54

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Caroline Walsh is a former US Coast Guardsman/woman, she served with the CIA as a intelligence analyst and Officer, a life long surfer who has had her ups and downs in her life. Caroline has also published a book called "Fairly Smooth Operator : My Life Occasionally at the Tip of the Spear" Now currently working at the University of San Diego with …

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Joanna Ziobronowicz 57:01

4y ago57:01

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Joanna Ziobronowicz is a Rodger Gracie Black Belt. In this conversation we talk about women empowerment, discrimination and highs and lows of changing career paths, as well as Jiujitsu and coaching. Enjoy.By Surfing, MMA, BJJ, Military Stories and Conversations

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Luke Egan 1:06:50

4y ago1:06:50

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Luke Egan is one of Australia’s greatest surfers who was on the Association of Surfing Professionals tour (Now WSL Championship Tour) for 22 years, winning 4 world tour events, finishing runner up twice and finished in the top 5 ASP rankings on 5 occasions. Away from the sport he had an extensive career at Billabong while also transitioned into hig…

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Emile Ghessen - Conflict Documentary Maker 1:30:29

4y ago1:30:29

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Emile Ghessen is British conflict documentary journalist and reporter. He joined the Royal Marine Commandos as a young man and saw action in Afghanistan and Iraq. He also worked as a recruit instructor and travelled the world on various military exercises. Now he is an expert film maker and journalist, embedding himself into hot zones of irregular …

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Eric Davies 1:24:27

4y ago1:24:27

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Eric Davies is a man who has followed his dreams and passions. Started surfing in the late 1960s, traveling Europe and Africa in the early days of surfing, searching for perfect points and beaches to ride waves. He also become a sponsored Skier for the Ski brand Salomon and ended up working for them for nearly 40 years. Talking to Eric, you find a …

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Stuart Cooper 1:03:09

4y ago1:03:09

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Stuart Cooper is a Jiu Jitsu Black Belt and a World renowned videographer who runs his own YouTube Channel Stuart Cooper Films. He travelled the World living the Jiu Jitsu lifestyle for 10 plus years before settling down in Vancouver, Canada where he now has his own Jiu Jitsu team called SCJJ. During his travels Stuart had the chance to meet and tr…

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Surfers Not Street Children - Tom Hewitt MBE 1:07:06

4y ago1:07:06

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Tom Hewitt MBE is the Founder and Director of Surfers Not Street Children.. Surfers Not Street Children is a world renowned organisation that empowers street children and children at risk in South Africa and Mozambique through the power of Surfing. Tom is an outstanding character, he is passionate and his devotion to his charity, his family and sur…

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OMBE Presenter - Anthony Laye 1:46:51

4y ago1:46:51

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Anthony Laye is a UK native living his best life on the Gold Coast in Australia. In this podcast Ant and Adz talk about how Ant has become a renowned Mentalist & Magician, Keynote Speaker and Presenter of one of the best beginner and intermediate surfing programs on the market, OMBE 12 Week Surf Program. Enjoy and have a very Merry Christmas, and a…

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Ben Rueth 1:08:22

4y ago1:08:22

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Ben Rueth is a former sponsored surfer, Royal Marines Commando Veteran and owner of his own Jiujitsu Academy in North Devon, United Kingdom. Adz and Ben talk about how surfing in Hawaii sparked Bens passion and addiction for training Jiujitsu, after a series of events Ben decided to join the Royal Marines Commandos. He tells how he became medically…

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Scott Rannochan 1:26:23

4y ago1:26:23

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Scott Rannochan competed at the highest level of surfing, making it to the World Qualifying series in the late 90s early 00s, competing and training with the likes of Joel Parkinson. After competing as the high end professional surfer he found his calling in surf coaching, which is where we find him now. Scott is a charismatic, enthusiastic and ver…

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OMBE Surf - Clayton Nienaber 1:22:32

4y ago1:22:32

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(Edit error, Clayton is a South African native, not an Aussie as I stated in the intro !) This weeks podcast is with surf coach, surfboard shaper, and former World Qualifier Series surfer and owner of OMBE Surf, Clayton Nienaber. Adz and Clayton talk about shaping surfboards, board design, how to surf on rail, how Clayton came into surf coaching. A…

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Crest Podcast & Pagan Boys Collaboration 1:08:05

4y ago1:08:05

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Crest Podcast and Pagans Boys Crossover Edition : TGSP has been huge fans of the Crest Podcast since it's debut moment, so I simply had to do a crossover episode. And why not make it a triple? Also joining TGSP and Crest, for this fetish of surfing talk are the 'Pagans', Pat Langdon-Dark, Callum Thomas and Logan Nicol. In this three-way surfing ext…

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Jordan Desborough 1:24:13

4y ago1:24:13

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Jordan Desborough is a Royal Marine Commando, but before he achieved one of his life goals, he was a Professional MMA fighter. He fought in the UKs biggest promotion, Cage Warriors and also fought for the Bantamweight Title. In the podcast Jordan talks about the wild west days of the early UK MMA scene, and why he left a professional career as a MM…

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Guam Trip 15:41

4+ y ago15:41

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Coming to you from Guam, Micronesia and a US territory between the Philippines and Hawaii. Adz talks about Guam, its surf breaks and locals. A little about the WSL Finals (more in depth conversation to come) and the recent English Nationals results. Northcore Link HERE (Promotion code for 15% off in podcast !) Braw Surf online store Link HERE (20% …

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Rus McDonagh 1:14:30

4+ y ago1:14:30

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Rus McDonagh is a vanlifer, Vloger, Coffee Company owner and a Podcast host. Rus is a very unique guy, after serving in the Royal Marines, then being employed as a soldier of fortune on the Close Protection Circuit, he decided to leave war fighting behind and start a Coffee Company. Not only that, he also decided to sell his house and travel the wo…