

The Kyle Thiermann Show
Kyle Thiermann
Conversations with intellectual athletes and athletic intellectuals. If you're new here, try starting with #96 Albee Layer, #139 Matt Taibbi, #157 Peter Attia, #206 Chris Ryan, #216 Rick Hanson, #233 Steve Rinella, #340 Mark Healey, and #386 Derek Sivers.
Kyle Thiermann is a writer, creative director, and sponsored surfer for Patagonia. His work spans from editorial (Men's Health, Surfer, Outside) to creative (Patagonia, Yeti, MUD\WTR). He has written billboards above LAX, viral commercials seen by over a hundred million people, and steered better-for-you brands to cultural relevance with breakthrough advertising ideas. Kyle is represented by DiFiore Literary Agency and his first book, ONE LAST QUESTION BEFORE YOU GO, is out now. thiermann.substack.com
Kyle Thiermann is a writer, creative director, and sponsored surfer for Patagonia. His work spans from editorial (Men's Health, Surfer, Outside) to creative (Patagonia, Yeti, MUD\WTR). He has written billboards above LAX, viral commercials seen by over a hundred million people, and steered better-for-you brands to cultural relevance with breakthrough advertising ideas. Kyle is represented by DiFiore Literary Agency and his first book, ONE LAST QUESTION BEFORE YOU GO, is out now. thiermann.substack.com
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Mar 6, 2020 • 1h 5min
#203 Understanding California's Forests - Sharon Duggan
Sharon Duggan, an environmentalist lawyer, with an emphasis on forestry regulation has successfully taken on both private and public entities, including the Maxxam Pacific Lumber Company, Sierra Pacific Industries, and the California State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection. Why Forests Matter Listen to West of Malbay People talk about this episode here Sign up for the weekly email Buy me a coffee on Patreon Here's my Instagram The Motherfucker Awards Contact: info@kyle.surf SC Medicinals Use the code KYLE10 to get 10% off everything at SC Medicinals. Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Mar 2, 2020 • 1h 17min
#202 In Defense of The NRA - James Elledge
James Eledge is a hunters safety educator and NRA member. If you have questions or comments about this episode, this is the place to holler. Music: West of Malbay Sign up for the weekly email Buy me a coffee on Patreon Here's my Instagram The Motherfucker Awards Contact: info@kyle.surf SC Medicinals Use the code KYLE10 to get 10% off everything at SC Medicinals. Intro music by Nashe Howe Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Feb 21, 2020 • 1h 42min
#201 How To Kayak The California Coast - Stephen Page
Raised in San Francisco, Stephen Page is a surfer, diver, builder, and adventurer who recently completed a solo 840-mile kayak trip of the California coast. Witnessing firsthand the beauty and environmental issues we face as a state, Stephen is committed to ocean activism and raising awareness about our shrinking kelp forests. He is currently co-creating a feature-length documentary titled “The Last Forests”, engaging stakeholders and the greater public in the future of our kelps forests and what we can do to help them recover. https://www.thelastforestsproject.com/ https://villageofspaces.bandcamp.com/ People talk about this episode here Sign up for the weekly email Buy me a coffee on Patreon Here's my Instagram The Motherfucker Awards Contact: info@kyle.surf SC Medicinals Use the code KYLE10 to get 10% off everything at SC Medicinals. Intro music by Nashe Howe Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Feb 15, 2020 • 1h 40min
#200 Sex, Society, & Millennial Maturation - Anya Kaats
Anya Kaats is a writer and podcaster determined to redefine the way we think about and construct the world around us. She hosts two podcasts, A Millennial's Guide to Saving the World and Whore Rapport, where she has conversations around sexuality, gender, grief, trauma, regenerative agriculture, spirituality and more. Follow Anya on Instagram Listen to Nate Maingaurd People talk about this episode here Sign up for the weekly email Buy me a coffee on Patreon Here's my Instagram The Motherfucker Awards Contact: info@kyle.surf SC Medicinals Use the code KYLE10 to get 10% off everything at SC Medicinals. Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Feb 8, 2020 • 57min
#199 The Rise of Conspiracy Theories - Abby Martin
Abby Martin is an American journalist and presenter of The Empire Files, an investigative news program on the satellite network teleSUR and YouTube. She was formerly the host of Breaking the Set on the Russian network RT America, working from the Washington, D.C. bureau. Before hosting her own show, she had worked for two years as a correspondent for RT America. Martin is also an artist, activist, and helped found the citizen journalism website Media Roots. She serves on the board of directors for the Media Freedom Foundation which manages Project Censored. Martin appeared in the documentary film Project Censored The Movie: Ending the Reign of Junk Food News and co-directed 99%: The Occupy Wall Street Collaborative Film. Follow Abby on Instagram Listen to Oppo People talk about this episode here Sign up for the weekly email Buy me a coffee on Patreon Here's my Instagram The Motherfucker Awards Contact: info@kyle.surf SC Medicinals Use the code KYLE10 to get 10% off everything at SC Medicinals. Intro music by Nashe Howe “Life moves pretty fast ... if you don't look around once and a while, you could miss it.” - Ferris Buller Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Jan 31, 2020 • 22min
#1 Check With Kyle - Travel Guide To Morocco
Ever wanted to know the best spots to surf in Morocco? How about useful words or the correct way to eat bread in a tagine? In this special episode of Check With Kyle, I'll give you all of that and more. People talk about this episode here Sign up for the weekly email Buy me a coffee on Patreon Here's my Instagram And Twitter The Motherfucker Awards Contact: info@kyle.surf SC Medicinals Use the code KYLE10 to get 10% off everything at SC Medicinals. Intro music by Nashe Howe “Life moves pretty fast ... if you don't look around once and a while, you could miss it.” - Ferris Buller Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Jan 22, 2020 • 1h 18min
#198 Badass Moroccan Historian - Ahmed Jadli
Ahmed Jadli is a Moroccan historian who lives in the historic town of Essouiara, Morocco. Here’s Ahmed’s email: jadli44@gmail.com Sign up for the weekly email Buy me a coffee on Patreon Follow me on Instagram The Motherfucker Awards Contact: info@kyle.surf SC Medicinals Use the code KYLE10 to get 10% off everything at SC Medicinals. “Life moves pretty fast ... if you don't look around once and a while, you could miss it.” - Ferris Buller Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Jan 16, 2020 • 1h 42min
#197 Moroccan Big Wave Surfer - Othman "Hotman" Chufani
Hotman is a professional surfer from Morocco who travels to Mavericks when it gets XXL. Follow Hotman on Instagram Listen to Bull Market on Spotify Sign up for the weekly email Buy me a coffee on Patreon Follow me on Instagram The Motherfucker Awards Contact: info@kyle.surf SC Medicinals Use the code KYLE10 to get 10% off everything at SC Medicinals. Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Jan 3, 2020 • 1h 18min
#196 Surfing & Activism in Morocco - Saad Abid
Saad Abid is a professional surfer and environmentalist from Morocco. His organization, Bahri, has galvanized thousands of Moroccans to participate in beach cleanups. People talk about this episode here Follow Saad on Instagram Sign up for the weekly email Buy me a coffee on Patreon Follow me on Instagram The Motherfucker Awards Contact: info@kyle.surf Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Dec 31, 2019 • 1h 26min
#195 Elk Hunting & Mexican Keto Cooking - Josh Hall & Tori Borelli
Tori Borelli is a nutritionist and author of the Mexican keto cookbook. Josh Hall is a professional surfboard shaper from San Diego, CA. Follow Josh on Instagram Follow Tori on Instagram Listen to 3-foot Tires Sign up for the weekly email Buy me a coffee on Patreon Follow me on Instagram The Motherfucker Awards Contact: info@kyle.surf SC Medicinals Use the code KYLE10 to get 10% off everything at SC Medicinals. Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe


