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AIN'T THAT SWELL

Aintthatswell surf radiodiamantina.com.au
Award winning degeneracy...since 2013. UTFS!
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ATS Last Reg Ep of the Year! It's the Flagrante Delicato You Didn't Know You Needed!

Billabong and the Burleigh Boardriders Single Fin Festival (Jan 6,7,8) Presents... the last ATS regular ep of 2023 and by God is it a howler! Featuring a full Vans Pipe Masters wrap, wipeouts that'll bust your corn and make ya lips go mondo duck, John John's sexy nuptials, Shaun Manners' phantom illness, The Woz banning sex in Indonesia using Apple watches, the greatest surf movies of the year, the OG Brazzo storm kickin' up a stink and much much more! Keeeeeeding me! Get that up ya 2022! See om...

Dec 30, 20221 hr 48 minSeason 3Ep. 110

Blitzed: PICKLE IN DA PIPE! How Australia's Molly Picklum Became the First Ever Women's Pipeline Master

Presented by Club Rip Curl and the Mirage Activate Boardshort. Three years ago Molly Picklum paddled out at Pipeline for the first time. Today she is the Women's Pipeline Master. The Queen Cone Swelli from North Shelley put in the hard yards at the World's deadliest wave to score major respek, the biggest win of her career and $100k in her sky rocket. Find out how she did it right here. Garn the Pickle! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy ...

Dec 28, 202244 minSeason 3Ep. 109

GSNT: A New Dawn

A bit of shmaltzy, Smiffy journalism about a trio of core lords (Albe Falzon, Simon Jones, and Torren Martyn) and the sick boards, films and philosophies they've cooked up. Well played... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 22, 202218 minSeason 3Ep. 108

Core Lords: Simon Jones (Morning of the Earth Surfboards)

The award-winning shaper and longtime Swellian, Simon Jones, joins Ain't That Swell to share his story and discuss his formula for making some of the best boards on planet earth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 21, 20221 hr 49 minSeason 3Ep. 107

Blitzed: Vans Pipe Master, Balaram Stack, LIVE from Hawaii.

New York pro surfer, Pipe specialist, and winner of the inaugural Vans Pipe Masters, Balaram Stack, joins us on the phone from the Volcom House on the North Shore of Oahu. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 20, 202220 minSeason 3Ep. 106

ATS LIVE Redux: GOAT on FIRE! Kelly Slater and Seth Moniz LIVE from Margaret River

With our next ATS Live Tour announcement just around the corner, we revisit one of the all time greatest live shows with the Greatest of All Time himself, Robert Kelly 'Da Goat' Slater and his fellow Pipe Masters finalist, Seth Moniz. Live from the Beer Farm in Margaret River. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 16, 20222 hr 6 minSeason 3Ep. 105

GSNT: Scum Valley's Finest (Matt Ellks Profile)

A profile of Matt Ellks (our most recent Core Lords guest), first published in Tracks Magazine back in 2019. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 15, 202237 minSeason 3Ep. 104

Blitzed: Xavier Huxtable

Wavepool Maestro Xavier Huxtable joins Smivvy for a chat about Conquering the first Concrete Jungle Surf Comp at URBNSURF! hmmmmaaadddd. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 14, 202213 minSeason 3Ep. 103

Core Lords: Matt Ellks

He rode for Hot Buttered, went into business with Eddie Rothman and Da Hui, pissed on Trough Man at a RAT Party, toured with Metallica, and lived one of the wildest lives you're likely to hear. Join us for an epic journey through underground surfing in the 1980s and 90s with the godfather of inner-city surfing, Scum Valley's Finest himself, Matt Ellks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Dec 13, 20222 hr 31 minSeason 3Ep. 102

The Inaugural Swellness Summit Podcast (pt. 3): Surfing Soldiers Ben and Nath, Ollie Dousset, and Robbie Paige

Lock-in for the most heart-wrenching journey yet. This episode we’re joined by Benny and Nath from the Veteran Surfers Association, who talk us through the living hell of war in the Middle East and the lifelong battle with PTSD thereafter. If that doesn’t get ya pissing out ya pupils, strap in for the insane tale of Ollie Dousset, who lost his leg at the peak of his powers, only to bounce back bigger and better than ever, sending it at the most skits slab in the country with a prosthetic limb! A...

Dec 12, 20221 hr 48 minEp. 101

GSNT: Lungi Slabb in 'The Chosen One'

Indigenous surfer, Lungi Slabb, is a young man on a mission. This episode is brought to you by Coopers Surf. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 07, 202219 minSeason 3Ep. 100

Blitzed: Full Haleiwa Changaz Rip In!

Rip Curl Presents BLITZED: Pure Tour Nerdism. This episode we break down every part of the shenanigans at the pinnacle of the Changaz series! Sunshine Coast Swellian Queen Sophie McCulloch's miracle run, John Johns smooth return to competition surfing after battling sea cocks out to sea and the Aussie Irukandji Spirit thats bleeding through every Australian down under. Hmmmmaaaadddd. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Dec 06, 202242 minSeason 3Ep. 99

Blitzed: Sophie McCulloch WHAAAAAAT?!!! Haleiwa Champion and Newly Minted 2023 CT Rookie!

Rip Curl Presents BLITZED: Pure Tour Nerdism. Yesterday Sunshine Coast Swellian Queen Sophie McCulloch pulled off a miracle run for the ages to win the Haleiwa Chang in pumping Hawaiian juice! In doing so she also sealed the final qualification spot on the 2023 Woz CT! Keeeeeeeeeding me?! Deadly caught up with our newest Changaz hero to find out how she did it. Hmaaaaad! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Dec 04, 202219 minSeason 3Ep. 98

Gabby Versus Sea Cocks, The Power of Corn Earthing, Evil Greedy Gambling Goblins and Five Swellian Anthems. Why it's an Ask Us a Question Special Edition!

Billabong Presents... Ain't That Swell - the original Degenerate Surf Radio Podcast. This ep we deep dive with the Swellians for an Ask Us a Question talk back special including such hits as: What's the go with youse cunts accepting gambling money? Who'd win in a fight between Gabby and a Great White Sea Cock? Why isn't the Mick "He's that fucken Good" Fanning anthem on Spotify? How'd did Jed and VD meet and do they believe in rooting on a first date? And what the fuck is Corn Earthing? The answ...

Dec 01, 20221 hr 31 minSeason 3Ep. 97

Blitzed : Former Haleiwa Champion Richie Lovett on How to Win the Last Chang of the Year to Qualify

Rip Curl Mirage Activate Boardshort Presents BLITZED! The last Changaz Comp of the year is on right now at Haleiwa and our Aussie CT hopefuls are lining up to make it count. One man who knows exactly what they're going through is 10 year CT veteran and tsunami survivor Richie Lovett who back in 1995 needed to win the at Haleiwa to qualify for the CT. And guess what? The cunt did just that! Today Rich takes us through how he pulled off a miracle under such intense pressure, who he thinks will sac...

Nov 30, 202231 minSeason 3Ep. 96

Core Lords: Joshe Faulkner

Joshe Faulkner fought his way out of the slums of South Africa to become the two-time national surf champion. His remarkable story of survival, stoicism, and resilience is not to be missed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 30, 202246 minSeason 3Ep. 95

True Grit! Smiv and Deadly on The Floz Bros Ocean Domination, Cal Robbo’s Untapped Marketing Potential, Finger Buns, Unders/Overs, Ask us a Question and more! UTFS!

Billabong Presents The Original Degenerate Surf Radio Podcast with ya boys Smiv and Deadly taking on all surfing’s biggest issues and a heap of shit nobody cared to think about at all. This ep: Are the Florence Brothers untouchable ocean demigods? Medina’s big comeback win in Brazil post cougar, the untapped marketing potential of Woodburn’s favourite son Callum Robson, cone fiend war time correspondents and so much more! Rip in ya dogs! Ay! UTFS See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

Nov 28, 20221 hr 45 minSeason 3Ep. 94

Blitzed: Dimity "Shimmy Disco" Stoyle on the Aussie Women's Charge at the Haleiwa Chang

Rip Curl Presents Blitzed! This episode we have a chat with Swellian and Doof Queen Dimity Stoyle about the Aussie push heading into Haleiwa, the log jam of talent at the top end of the Chang, the need for the Woz to expand the women's tour, and the heartbreaking withdrawals of two Aussie CT hopefuls from the comp! HECKAZ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Nov 28, 202218 minSeason 3Ep. 93

Blitzed: Jacob "Chippo" Willcox on the Haleiwa Changaz!

Rip Curl Presents... Blitzed: Pure Tour Nerdism. Today Smiv catches up with WA's Jacob Willcox, one of a handful of Aussies looking for a big result in the final Changaz event of the year at Haleiwa to seal a place on the 2023 Woz CT. To do it he'll have to overcome a shocking run of outs for goofys at this event, but if anyone has untethered mongrel and pure fucken GRIT to get it done, it's our boy Chippo. Get in behind Straya! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio...

Nov 26, 202221 minSeason 3Ep. 92

GSNT: Fiji 2012 – Sean Doherty on the Greatest Big Wave Cone Feast Ever, Why the ASP Turned its Back on History, and the Set Wave that Nearly Ended Deadly

20-30 foot and not a drop of water out of place! Has there ever been a more consistent or perfect big wave cone-off like the one that bombarded Cloudbreak Reef on June 8 2012, right in the middle of the waiting period for the Volcom Fiji Pro? Fwaaark no! It was one the books! Thankfully 29 Gold Cone Piece Award Winning Surf Journo Sean Doherty was there to cover both the magnitude of the day as it played out and the mechanics behind the ASP's decision TO NOT send the best surfers in the world in...

Nov 25, 202241 minSeason 3Ep. 91

LIVE from the Inaugural Swellness Summit (Pt 2.) Jodie Cooper, Pauline Menzcer, Richie Vaculik, Robbie Paige and Lachie Rambouts

For part two of our investigation into all the ways our culture is making us sick, we are joined by Swellian Queens, Jodie Cooper and Pauline Menzcer, slab shaman and UFC veteran, Richie Vaculik, former Pipe Master and Japanese Prison veteran, Robbie Paige, and big wave lunatic, Lachie Rambouts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Nov 24, 202253 minSeason 3Ep. 90

LIVE From The Inaugural Swellness Summit: Tom Carroll, Dean Morrison, Brad Gerlach, and Rashida Dungarwalla On How Our Culture Is Making Us Sick

It was all about Swellness. What could these surf legends (and one mental health professional) tell us about life, addiction, consumption, violence, and more. Featuring Tom Carroll, Dean Morrison, Brad Gerlach, and Rashida Dungarwalla. Brought to you by Greenlight and Coopers Surf. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Nov 16, 20221 hr 3 minSeason 3Ep. 88

The Grom Shaman: 88 World Champ Barton Lynch on reconnecting kids with true surf culture

For 16 years now World Champ Barton Lynch has been running the world’s most fun grom experience. Part coaching seminar, part full-tilt froth out, BL’s Blast Off started off as a friendly and encouraging environment for kids to surf a few heats and improve their surfing without the pressure of hooters and heat scores. Over the years he introduced workshops and talks to help kids at all levels begin to gain a deeper understanding of the positivity that comes with surfing’s connection to environmen...

Nov 13, 202236 minSeason 3Ep. 87

NOZVID: Join us for Noa Deane's World Film Premiere and a Free Swellian Live Show this Sunday, Steyne Hotel, Manly as Part of Young Henry's Rip In Weekender

Will you be anywhere near Manly in the city of Sydney this weekend? If so come and join us for a FREE SWELLIAN LIVE SHOW as well as the World Premiere of Noa Deane's new mind bending, orb wrangling, atmosphere breaching doom huck masterpiece Noz Vid! It's all part of Young Henry's Rip In Weekender, three days of music, mates and Deaney going off his rocker in yet another Mallmic masterpiece. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Nov 10, 202214 minSeason 3Ep. 86

GSNT: The Long Road to J Bay

Majestic waves meets harrowing reality in post-apartheid South Africa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 10, 202218 minSeason 3Ep. 85

Core Lords: Jackson Connellan from The Healthy Minds Club

Our next guest is Jacko Connellan from the Healthy Minds Club, an organisation from the Northern Rivers of NSW, set up in response to the loss of key members of the Lennox Head surfing community due to mental illness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 08, 20221 hr 30 minSeason 3Ep. 84

ATS Special Investigation: Could Deadly Sea Cocks End John Florence and Torren Martyn?

Smiv and Deadly are back for a good old fashioned mondo ear chew and the boys are on a Nate Florence-style heater as they discuss the middle Floz Bros insane run of global cones, the mind-boggling orb-fest that is Bong’s new shred flick Interlusion, the many health benefits of attending a flooded Swellnes Summit, and the mythical Great Sea Cocks possibly bringing our intrepid sailing heroes John Florence and Torren Martyn to an ungodly and untimely end. Finger Buns, Phone Zone, Unders or Overs, ...

Nov 06, 20222 hr 11 minSeason 3Ep. 83

Blitzed: SACK-A-RIMMER with Supercoach Man Stew Botts and the King

Andy King and Jay "Bottle" Thompson are the head performance super coaches for Surfing Australia and the masterminds behind the great Strayan Changaz push of 2022. With the second last Chang of the year currently underway in Saquarema, Brazil, 11 Aussies find themselves in contention for qualification on the 23 CT. So how did Botts and the King prepare our chargers to avoid the temptations of salted meats, frescobol in ya undies and packets that'll gurn ya jaw off ya skull, and keep their focus ...

Nov 03, 202227 minSeason 3Ep. 82

GSNT: The Passing of Andy Irons and the Days that Followed

Today marks 12 years since the great Andy Irons died alone in a hotel room in Dallas Fort Worth Airport, just months before the birth of his son. In this episode we revisit the story Rainbow's End, written on location in Puerto Rico by Sean Doherty a week after Andy's passing. There to report on Kelly Slater's 10th World Title win, Doherty suddenly found himself at the centre of the most shocking and tumultuous week in pro surfing history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See...

Nov 02, 202253 minSeason 3Ep. 81
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