Tent Talk

Duff and Beats break down the 2026 Aussies to round out the 2025/26 Surf Sports Season. Tents Up to a great year!

All the best this week at Aussies! Tents Up to all

Ep #84 of Tent Talk is here. We recap all of the State Champs and the New Zealand Nationals. Tents Up to you as always.

This week on Tent Talk , we are stoked to roll out yet another incredible pod from our Sydney trip with one of surf lifesaving’s most respected and enduring competitors Lizzie Welborn . Exploding onto the scene as a 16-year-old, Lizzie nearly claimed an Australian Open board title before qualifying for her maiden Ironwoman Series in the very same year. From that moment on, she’s built a career def...

It's championship season baby! The boys break down the Shaw and Partners World Ocean Series now it is all said and done, run and won! This weeks episode is proudly brought to you by SurfFit. SurfFit is high-performance coaching for surf sports athletes who want to gain a competitive edge in the ocean. If you’re serious about performing at the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships, preparat...

Ali Day continued his reign, claiming an incredible 6th Shaw and Partners Iron Series title , while Tiarnee Massie makes waves with her maiden series win , cementing herself as one of the sport’s superstars. We unpack the key moments, standout performances and the grit it took to get there. We also dive into ideas and conversations around improving the Iron Series , looking at what’s working, what...

Another ep of TT recapping and previews all things surf sport.

We are back for ep #79. Enjoy!

Duff, Beats and Reno do the Tent Talk. Episode #78 to wrap up a huge year of surf sports!

Surf sports has been shaken to its core! In this gripping episode of Tent Talk , we investigate the cheating scandal sending shockwaves through the surf lifesaving community . With reputations on the line and officials demanding answers, we break down what happened, how it was uncovered, and the fallout of the Surfantasy scandal gripping the sport . Then, we turn to the Shaw and Partners Hayden Ke...

Episode #76. We unfortunately won't able to bring you a Shaw and Partners Hayden Kenny preview BUT we can give you something even better. The Max and Charlie Brooks Special and this one is just so so good! Tents Up to the Brooks family who are just such awesome people both in and out of the water and have played such a huge part in the sport.

We sat down with Charlie and Jamie Verco to run through one of the biggest game changers in Surf Sports in the modern era with the creation of the Surf Fantasy App. The ep starts off with the usual Tents Up, Tents Down, recap of recent events. We chat with Charlie on his ever growing resume and then take a deep dive into the Surf Fantasy App.

What an episode from our Sydney trip with one of the greatest of all times Naomi Scott! Naomi has had an absolutely incredible past few seasons and is the first female athlete to ever win the individual ski, swim, board and Ironwoman at the Australian Titles and Naomi shares all with us. Thanks Scotty and all the best for the summer ahead!

Dive into our full Coolangatta Gold 25.6 recap with Duff and Beats as we unpack the good, the bad, and the ugly from one of surf lifesaving’s toughest endurance races. From Ali Day’s incredible win to Electra Outram’s breakout performance, we break down what made this year’s event one to remember. We chat Shaw and Partners Iron Series athletes , standout performances, near misses, and what the 25....

At Tent Talk, we like to do things that make sense. With Wanda hosting this weekends 10th annual Wanda Tradies Shaw and Partners World Ocean Series 5,000 it's only fitting to release our episode with Wanda's Head Coach and all time great Nathan Smith. What a pod and we hope you enjoy - a huge Tents up to the Smit Dog!

Duff and Beats roll through their predictions for the Shaw and Partners Coolangatta Gold. They also talk through the trials and the Shaw and Partners Burleigh Heads 5,000. Best of luck to all those racing and as always, Tents Up!

With Cooly Gold Week well underway it is fitting we drop one of our best pods ever with the first ever Coolangatta Gold Winner Guy Leech. Strap in for 80 minutes of just insane Tent Talk and a huge thanks to Guy for making the time and being some open with us. Enjoy and let us know what you think!

The boys scrubbed up nice for the World Premiere of Chasing The Gold! We caught up with stars of the show Ali Day, Conner Maggs, Lana Rogers and Director Wes Greene. Catch the film in cinemas the 11th & 12th of October and for more info head to https://chasingthegold.com.au

Duff sits down with Zach Morris , Finn Askew , and Joe Collins to make their bold picks for the 2025 Shaw and Partners Iron Series Trials powered by Race One . From the sure things who look locked for qualification, to the bubble boys fighting for their spot, and the smokies who could cause an upset, this episode breaks down every angle. We chat potential winners , the fierce Battle of the Tasman...

In this episode of Tent Talk, we sit down with Ironman Champion Kendrick Louis for an unfiltered conversation about fear, family, and fierce competition. Kendrick opens up about overcoming a childhood fear of the ocean, his rise to becoming one of surf lifesaving’s most respected athletes, and the family values that fuel his success. We dig into his intense training rivalries, legendary clashes wi...

2018 Australian Ironman Champion Kendrick Louis takes on Tent Talk Podcast’s String of Nine — nine rapid-fire questions inspired by the legendary swim can course. From favourite races to hidden talents, Kendrick dives into the tough, funny, and unexpected: 🔴🟡 Favourite event & why? ⚫️ One clubmate during a rescue? 🟢⚪️ Biggest rival or motivator? 🔴 Who plays you in the movie of your life?...

The boys have finally recovered from their Sydney trip! We talk over the trip plus a full preview of the Shaw and Partners World Ocean Series and the Shaw and Partners Iron Series plus other news from the World of Clubbies!

Duff, Beats and 10% less met on todays rainy Friday afternoon to talk all things Surf Sports including Shaw and Partners World Ocean Series Hossegor Wrap, Great Britain Preview, talk over the Shaw and Partners Coolangatta Gold and other news you need to hear!

In the weeks ep, Duff and Beats build out there Tent Talk Super Clubs including location, coach, 2x juniors, 2x stars and 2x veterans. Who do you think built the best super club?

We're back again for a new season of Tent Talk. Join us for the 25/26 season as we launch into the off season rumour rip. Will the Coolangatta Gold revamp cause an upset to Ali Day's perfect record and can Jemma Smith defend her crown. What moves have been made in the off season? Who will make the cut for the international teams to take on the international surf rescue challenge. Tune in....