PINCH MY SALT
Pinch My Salt | Daylight Media
149 episodes
Pinch My Salt is the ultimate mashup of surf podcast and comedy podcast — where surf culture gets roasted, worshipped, and flipped upside down. Hosted by pro surfer Sterling Spencer and his filmer Cousin Ryan Spencer, each episode dives into the weird, wild, and hilarious world of surfing, skateboarding, and everything salty in between
More about the show
From soft-top drama and gnarly Pipeline surf house fights to legends like Andy Irons and Kelly Slater, no topic is off-limits. It’s part spiritual journey, part stand-up routine, and all surf-core chaos.
If you love laughing at surf industry conspiracies, nostalgic stories, or just want a break from the serious side of surfing — this is your spot.
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EP 99 | The Dark Side of Being a Pro Surfer | Pinch My Salt
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…
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EP 98 | The HIDDEN Rule I Wish I Knew SOONER | Pinch My Salt
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…
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EP 97 | Halloween Special: Kelly Slater, Laird Hamilton & Surf’s Scariest Stories | Pinch My Salt
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…
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EP 96 | Are Gen Z Surfers Ruining Surfing or SAVING It? | Pinch My Salt
Your new wardrobe awaits! Get $10 off @chubbies with the code: SALTY at https://www.chubbiesshorts.com/SALTY #chubbiespod Sterling Spencer finally apologizes to Gen Z surfers — but blames the algorithm. In this…
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EP 95 | The Surf Tip That Makes You Better! | Pinch My Salt
What if one simple surf tip could completely change the way you surf? In this episode of Pinch My Salt, Pro Surfer Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan break down the one board tweak and mindset shift that instantly…
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EP 94 | Gen Z vs. CORE LORD! | Pinch My Salt
Surf beef, soft-tops, and the hottest gossip in surfing! all in one episode. Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan break down a spicy Huntington vs North Shore incident, Lower Trestles madness, Gerry Lopez still styling at…
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EP 93 | Kelly Slater Ruined My Career | Pinch My Salt
Surf comedy meets core-lord confession. In this episode, Sterling tells the wild story of surfing against Kelly Slater at J-Bay—mind games, heat strategy, Andy Irons lore, and the white wetsuit era. We riff on boogie…
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EP 92 | This Wild Idea Might Be the Future of Surfing | Pinch My Salt
Aloha, core-lords! In this episode, Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan pitch a wild, actually-workable future for surfing: Surf Dojos + a Jiu-Jitsu-style belt system (white → blue → purple → brown → black, with degrees…
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EP 91 | Are Surf Contests BROKEN!? | Pinch My Salt
Over 2 Million Butts Love TUSHY. Get 10% off TUSHY with the code: SALTY at https://hellotushy.com/salty #ad #sponsored Are surf contests broken? 🤔 In this episode of Pinch My Salt, pro surfer Sterling Spencer and…
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EP 90 | Every Surfer Should Do THIS! | Pinch My Salt
We unpack the chaos of surf culture — from Taylor Swift engagement chatter (and why celebrity news hijacks your brain) to the real top plus-size surf legends and what living inside the Volcom/Billabong houses actually…
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EP 89 | Chasing Hurricane Surf: Worth It? | Pinch My Salt
Get $10 Off at BRUNT with code: SALTY at https://bruntworkwear.com/salty #Bruntpod Hurricane Surf Florida—is chasing East Coast hurricane swell worth it or just hype? In this Pinch My Salt episode, We break down what…
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EP 88 | New Technology is Ruining Surf Culture!? | Pinch My Salt
Thank you to our Sponsors: West Peak and True Classic! - Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @TrueClassic at https://trueclassic.com/SALTY #trueclassicpod This week on Pinch My Salt we dive into the wild side of surf…
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EP 87 | Surfing’s New King? Jordy Smith on the Road to World Title | Pinch My Salt
Thank you to our Sponsors: West Peak and True Classic! - GET IT IN YAH! West Peak!- https://drinkwestpeak.com/collections/drinks - Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @TrueClassic at https://trueclassic.com/SALTY…
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EP 86 | Tahiti’s Code Red Swell Was Pure Insanity | Pinch My Salt
Surf stories don’t get crazier than this! In this episode of Pinch My Salt 🎙️, pro surfer Sterling Spencer and filmer cousin Ryan Spencer swap the wildest tales from the glory days of surf travel — from Costa Rica surf…
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EP 85 | What Andy Irons Told Me On His Last Surf | Pinch My Salt
This is the surf history episode you didn’t know you needed. We dive deep into the raw, untold stories of Andy Irons, Jay Adams, and the legends that built the foundation of modern surfing. From the rise of the…
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EP 84 | I Hid in a Closet at Pipeline | Pinch My Salt
From Tupac to Pipeline, this episode of Pinch My Salt takes you on a wild ride through surf trauma, street wisdom, and comedy chaos. Sterling recounts the time he got hazed by North Shore legends Mark Healey and Jesse…
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EP 83 | The Secret Code of Surfing TYPES | Pinch My Salt
NEW MERCH ALERT: https://sterlingspencer.co/ There are 4 types of surfers—and once you see it, you can't unsee it. This episode cracks the code of surf culture in the funniest, rawest way possible. From Big Wave…
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EP 82 | Surfing CANCELLED Me!? | Pinch My Salt
Pinch My Salt, titled "Surfing Cancelled Me", we dive deep into the raw, hilarious, and controversial world of surf culture, surf conspiracies, and the chaotic evolution of modern surfing. From soft top wars to beef…
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EP 81 | Thailand Surf Trip Gone WILD! | Pinch My Salt
Elephants, skimboards, Mormons in silk pajamas, and wild surf adventures — this is not your average surf trip PODCAST! Join Sterling Spencer and Ryan as they take you deep into the weirdest, funniest, and most…
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EP 80 | What If Justin Bieber Became a SURFER!? | Pinch My Salt
🌊😂 Welcome to Pinch My Salt — the surf comedy podcast that roasts surf culture, explores awkward dad life, and takes you deep into the weirdest corners of the ocean and the mind! 🤙 Join pro surfer Sterling Spencer (aka…
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EP 79 | Jonah Hill Chose CORE. Tom Segura Chose COSTCO! | Pinch My Salt
Did Tom Segura just post the most controversial surf photo ever? In this viral episode of Pinch My Salt, pro surfer Sterling Spencer breaks down Tom Segura’s foam board fail, and why real surfers are calling it the end…
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EP 78 | Inside Surfing's Most NOTORIOUS House | Pinch My Salt
In this episode of Pinch My Salt, Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan dive deep into the untold stories of the legendary Volcom House on the North Shore of Oahu. From wild surf parties and groupie pyramids to acid-fueled…
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EP 77 | What Makes You the BEST Surfer EVER!? | Pinch My Salt
Who is the best surfer in the world—and what actually makes someone “the best” in surfing? Is it airs, power turns, getting barreled, or just having the most fun? On this episode of Pinch My Salt, pro surfer Sterling…
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EP 76 | The Most EPIC Surf Fight EVER | Pinch My Salt
Is the best surfer really the one having the most fun—or just the one selling soft tops? In this episode of Pinch My Salt, Sterling Spencer and Ryan go deep into the surf culture battlefield, unpacking the viral phrase…
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EP 75 | No One Talks About THIS Surf PROBLEM! | Pinch My Salt
The WSL is finally listening... but is it too late? In this episode of Pinch My Salt, we break down the biggest shakeup in professional surfing in years: the World Surf League is scrapping the midyear cut, bringing…
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EP 74 | Sterling's WORST Dating Advice | Pinch My Salt
😂 Sterling's Worst Dating Advice is a long-form comedy podcast episode delivering pure chaotic podcast energy from start to finish. We’re serving up funny dating stories, absurd podcast moments, and raw relationship…
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EP 73 | Soft Tops, Aliens, and the END of Surf Culture | Pinch My Salt
Surfers are insane—and we’ve got the proof. In this viral episode of Pinch My Salt, pro surfer Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan dive deep into the craziest corners of surf culture, conspiracy theories, and core vs.…
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EP 72 | They Used to Be CORE... Now They’re CORPORATE | Pinch My Salt
In this hilarious episode of our comedy podcast, we dive deep into one of the greatest debates of our generation: can pretty couples actually make it? From marriage theories to surf metaphors, contest nerves, and the…
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EP 71 | Is Localism Saving or Destroying Surfing?| Pinch My Salt
We dive deep into the hot debate around localism in surfing. Is protecting your home break noble or just toxic gatekeeping? 🏄♂️ We share hilarious stories about surf trips gone wrong, filming surf movies with Rob…
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EP 70 | Will the Tariffs HURT or SAVE Surfing? | Pinch My Salt
Welcome back to Pinch My Salt, the funniest surf podcast on the planet - where ex-pro surfers, core lords, and soft top haters unite. In this episode, we dive deep into the spicy world of surf industry tariffs, aging…
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EP 69 | LEARN To Surf the RIGHT Way! | Pinch My Salt
What happens when two surf-obsessed cousins expose the unspoken truth about the surfing world? In this comedy-surf podcast episode of Pinch My Salt, titled Every Surfer’s Worst FEAR, we break down the most relatable,…
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EP 68 | How Does a Modern PRO SURFER Make MONEY!? | Pinch My Salt with Sterling Spencer
Ever wondered how a modern pro surfer makes money in today’s world of content creation, OnlyFans lunch breaks, and surfboard sponsorships? In this episode of Pinch My Salt, Pro surfer Sterling Spencer and his filmer…
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EP 67 | When Surfers Were Rockstars: Wild 90s Tales | Pinch My Salt
Step into the 90s surf scene—when surfers were rockstars, breakdancers, and full-blown legends. In this comedy-packed podcast episode, Sterling Spencer sits down with his brother Yancy to unleash untold stories from…
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EP 66 | PRO SURFER Tries to Date MY SISTER!? | Pinch My Salt with Sterling Spencer
The ultimate surf comedy podcast episode from Pinch My Salt! If you’re searching for funny surf podcasts, surf culture breakdowns, or want to know why every surf shop employee looks so mad, this episode is for you. 🎙️…
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EP 65 | The SECRET Rulers of SURFING!? | Pinch My Salt
Who’s really calling the shots in the surf industry? Is it the World Surf League (WSL)? The surf brands? The underground core lords? Or are we all just pawns in a wave-riding conspiracy? 🏄♂️👀 In this hilarious surf…
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EP 64 | Is this the FUTURE of Surfing? | Pinch My Salt
The Natural Selection Surf Competition might change the surf industry!? Drake and Kendrick Lamar!? The world of surfing, skateboarding, and snowboarding is evolving faster than ever! In this episode of Pinch My Salt,…
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EP 63 | Who's Actually CONTROLLING Surfing? | Pinch My Salt
EP 63 | Who's Actually CONTROLLING Surfing? | Pinch My Salt Welcome to the Pinch My Salt Podcast – the wildest, funniest, and most brutally honest comedy podcast where surf culture, skateboarding, snowboarding, and…
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EP 62 | Surfing's DARK SIDE: The Truth Revealed | Pinch My Salt
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…
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EP 61 | HOW did the SURF INDUSTRY Let This HAPPEN!? | Pinch My Salt with Sterling Spencer
The surf industry is collapsing—but how did it get to this point? In this episode of Pinch My Salt, Sterling Spencer and the crew break down the rise and fall of surf brands like Billabong, Quiksilver, and Volcom, why…
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EP 60 | The Surf Industry COLLAPSE | Pinch My Salt with Sterling Spencer
The Collapse of the surf industry, is it COMING!? Growing up on the Gulf of America!? We surf through the current state of the surf industry and ponder the million-dollar question: is a wipeout on the horizon? Plus,…
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EP 59 | You Won't Believe Why FLORIDA Got SNOW! | Pinch my Salt with Sterling Spencer
It was a HISTORIC amount of snowfall in Florida! The entire state was blanketed in white, creating a scene that is rarely seen in this warm climate. Sterling confesses that he is the cause of it, claiming…
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Ep 58 | Who is the BEST Surfer EVER!? | Pinch My Salt
Join the debate and dive into the world of ocean sports as we discuss the age-old question: who is the BEST surfer EVER!? In this episode of Pinch My Salt, we're tackling the nuances of surfing and exploring the trends…
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EP 57 | STERLING vs KELLY SLATER Who's the Real Surfing Icon? | Pinch My Salt
Join Sterling Spencer on Pinch My Salt episode 56 as he takes you on an incredible journey into the thrilling world of big wave surfing. In this exciting episode, he discusses the legendary talents of Nathan Florence…
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Ep 56 | BIG WINNERS | Nathan Florence & Landon McNamara | Pinch My Salt with Sterling Spencer
Ep 56 | BIG WINNERS | Nathan Florence & Landon McNamara | Pinch My Salt with Sterling Spencer Join Sterling Spencer on Pinch My Salt episode 56 as he takes you on an incredible journey into the thrilling world of big…
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EP 55 | What Would Surfing Be Like Without KELLY SLATER? | Pinch My Salt with Sterling Spencer
EP 55 | What Would Surfing Be Like Without KELLY SLATER? | Pinch My Salt with Sterling Spencer What if Kelly Slater, the legendary surfer, was never born? How would that impact the world of surf culture that we know…
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EP 54 | PIPELINE MASTERS let's talk about it | Pinch My Salt with Serling Spencer
EP 54 | PIPELINE MASTERS let's talk about it | Pinch My Salt with Serling Spencer Is the Vans Pipeline Masters not cool anymore? Can We do better? Join us as we dive deep into our review on the highly talked-about…
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EP 53 | Stop Doing this, NEW Surfers! | Pinch My Salt with Serling Spencer
Are woman just like waves? This question invites us to explore the beautiful and complex nature of both women and waves, drawing parallels between their fluidity and strength. Ivanka Trump can surf! That’s right, she…
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Ep 52 | Donald Trump's SHOCKING First Law in 2025! | Pinch My Salt with Sterling Spencer
This podcast is gnarly, and it’s absolutely packed full of insane surf topics that will keep you entertained and informed! Did you know that Donald Trump is currently the president? Also, we have a hilarious segment…
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Ep 51 | Scariest Moments in Surfing | Pinch My Salt with Sterling Spencer
Is Halloween not scary anymore? Sterling doesn't think so, and he has some interesting thoughts to share! Join us as we dive into this fascinating topic and explore what has changed about Halloween over the years.…
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Ep 50 | HURRICANE Surfing gone WILD! | Pinch My Salt
Hurricane Helene brought in some insane weather that captivated everyone along the Gulf Coast! Sterling Spencer had the most insane surf adventure ever! In an incredible display of bravery, he ended up saving a girl…
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