The Adz Lison Method

Martin Pollock is an Army Veteran and Ambassador of Operation Surf. Martin suffered the loss of 3 limbs after an IED strike in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Martin tells the story of how he found surfing and how the lifestyle, culture and ocean have helped him through a harrowing time. Find Martin on Instagram under @1limbsurfer Also check his Youtube Channel out HERE Operation Surf link HERE Nor...

Micah Nickens is the Marketing Director for Global surf brand Dakine.  He is a humble Hawaiian, a family man, and an amazing surfer.  Micah was one of the innovators or aerial surfing in the 90s and early 00s and has influenced a generation.  He is also an Uncle in his local community and coaches the likes of current WSL Women's World No 1 and Olympic Gold Medalist Carrissa Moore and former WSL Me...

We are back !  On this weeks podcast we have some jaw dropping stories from Afghanistan, Adz nearly cries and John tells a story involving him nearly shooting a group of Afghan National Army Soldiers up close and personal ! Northcore Link HERE  (Promotion code for 15% off in podcast !) Braw Surf online store Link HERE (20% code in the podcast.)

Tomo was the first podcast Adz ever did, full of Afghanistan and Iraq war stories, here are two war Vets taking about nearly a decade of fighting.  Northcore Link HERE  (Promotion code for 15% off in podcast !) Braw Surf online store Link HERE (20% code in the podcast.) Also check him out on Facebook under John Thompson or IG under @teachcoachmentoruk  

The podcast will return with more enthralling and iconic conversations from the surfing, military and martial arts communities mid July. Thank you for the support and stay frosty.  Peace out !   Braw Surf online store Link HERE (20% code in the podcast.) To receive 10% off the Wave Ki Program use the promotion code in the podcast episode. Wave Ki Link HERE Northcore Link HERE  (Promotion code for...

Phil Bridges is the wetsuit designer for Dakine, Tiki Surf Company as well as creative director for Torq Surfboards. In the podcast we discussed wetsuit design, materials and what makes a good brand !   To receive 10% off the Wave Ki Program use the promotion code in the podcast episode. Wave Ki Link HERE Northcore Link HERE  (Promotion code for 15% off in podcast !)

Dan and John both work for GreenOverhead, a company that thrives on selling top class surf brands such as Sharpe Eye and Pyzel Surfboards. Adz, Dan and John discuss what how to buy a surfboard and advice on the does and donts of social media influence. For more information on Greenover Sports, click HERE . Green Overhead Link HERE To receive 10% off the Wave Ki Program use the promotion code in th...

Andy Cotton is the UKs most high profile Big Wave Surfer. Having recently returning to Saltrock as a brand ambassador, Adz and Cotty have a conversation in Saltrock HQ about his 2020/2021 winter at Nazare in Portugal. To receive 10% off the Wave Ki Program use the promotion code in the podcast episode. Wave Ki Link HERE Northcore Link HERE  (Promotion code for 15% off in podcast !) Saltrock Clothi...

Ross Thompson is one of the Founders of British surf clothing brand Saltrock. Born in Zimbabwe and raised in South Africa. Ross tells the story of how two brothers from South Africa travel the world and end up starting one of the UKs most iconic surfing clothing brands. Ross also tells why they left Saltrock to start a new business venture Threadfin, a sustainable and echo-friendly clothing compan...

Tom Johnson is a former Professional Rugby Union player. Whilst at Exeter Chiefs he helped win 2 Aviva Premiership Titles and played for his country. Now the proud founder of Number 6 Coaching, Tom along with his wife Jess run a successful bespoke fitness gym and wellness company. In the first half of the podcast Tom and Adz discuss Tom’s rugby career, and the second half we talk about, mental hea...

Beau Young grew up with one of surfings most famous and icons as a father, the great Nat Young.  Beau and his siblings were all riding waves long before they could actually swim. Surfing as much as humanly possible as a kid was definitely a way of life, before and after school, always ringing wet was just norm. Following in his father’s footsteps, Beau became a Longboard World Champion in 2000 and...

John Jameson works for Green Overhead. A company with its sole vision to sell only the best surfing brands, but to create a customer experience that guides an individual to what he wants out of their surfing experience. To add to this John has spent the last 20 years organising surfing boat trips in Indonesia and the Maldives. With the Company of Green Overhead behind him, he has organised and tak...

Brad Gerlach was a savage competitor on the ASP World Surfing Tour in the 80s and 90s, also the Founder of a surfing technique program called Wake Ki. In Part 2 Adz and Brad discuss surfboards, the ASP World Tour in the 80s and 90s and some of his crazy confrontations and stories. Also some home truths about surf technique.   To receive 10% off the Wave Ki Program use the promotion code in the pod...

Brad Gerlach is a husband, father, surfer, and founder of Wave Ki Surf Coaching. During Brads professional career he won several major events making him one of surfings biggest stars in the late 80’s and early 90’s. In 1986 at the age of 20, Brad was rated number 1 in the world. In 1991 he finished 2nd on the ASP World Tour after being ranking number 1 in the World that year. At the end of 1991  h...

Adam Amin is a Big Wave Surfer living in Hawaii. Native to Sidmouth, a small village in the county of Devon, United Kingdom. He left the UK in search of surfing the biggest waves the world has to offer. He ended up, like the majority of surfings journeymen, in Hawaii. Adz and Adam talk about Hawaii's surf culture, how he got into big wave surfing, training to surf waves of consequence and getting...

Recorded 17 February 2021 Chas Smith is one of the most notorious and controversial surf journalist thanks to his work with his online media platforms Beach Grit and Lodge Grit. Author of books like Welcome to Paradise, Now go to Hell and Cocaine and Surfing. To add to all this, he also hosts and co-hosts podcasts Dirty Water with Derick Riley and The Grit with David Lee Scales. Chas is very open...

Recorded on 16 February 2021 Matt Hoey is a Mountain Leader in the Royal Marines Mountain Leaders are an elite cadre of Royal Marines who are experts in long range reconnaissance, arctic warfare and mountain climbing. A Mountain Leaders primary peacetime role is to teach their techniques to other Royal Marines and share their expertise with other military units. In their operational role, Mountain...

Emily Currie is one of the United Kingdoms best women surfers. A competitor on the Women’s WSL Longboard Tour, and if you have ever seen Emily surf a shortboard, you would agree she would do some serious damage on the Women’s WCT.  In the podcast Emily and Adz talk high performance surfing, Surfing England, the Olympics and her golf obsession with her family. An amazing honest conversation.  Enjoy...

Ben Skinner is one of the best current competitive surfers and surfboard designers the United Kingdom has. In Part 2 Adz and Ben talk about the Skinner Brewery, what drives him to be so passionate about competing and his brand Skindog Surfboards. Also they talk about Bens son Lucas and his epic surfing ability, and the WSL and British Longboard Union Tours. Skindog Surfboards Link HERE Firewire Sk...

Ben Skinner is one of the best current competitive surfers and surfboard designers the United Kingdom has. Ben is a multiple European Longboard Champion, and currently in the top 5 of the WSL Longboard tour. In this episode Adz and Ben talk about how Skindog Surfboards got involved with Firewire, also the progressive surfboard shapes with Thunderbolt technology incorporated in the designs. Progres...

Ryan Morris is a Captain in the Royal Marines Commandos. His new job role is dealing with how the Royal Marines and military deal with mental health issues, and help overcome them. In the show we talk about mental health pathways, mental health in the military and normal everyday people especially during this covid period. Cant, Can, Will Podcast Link HERE Royal Marines Charity Link HERE Northcore...

This is Part 2 of a podcast with WSL Longboard Tour Manager, midlength and longboard stylist, Devon Howard.  In this part Devon and Adz talk about the WSL Longboard tour, its criteria and how the WSL will hold its events in this new season. They also talk about surf media, journalism, and the new surfboard concepts for longboards and the Channel Islands Mid. Northcore, link HERE Channel Islands Su...

This is Part 1 of a podcast with WSL Longboard Tour Manager, midlength master of slide and style, Devon Howard.  A writer, professional surfer, marketing consultant, and surf history advocate. Adz and Devon discuss surfing in the UK and California. Is there such thing as a local ? Also the different styles of surfboard riding, plus the creation and development of the Channel Islands Midlength. Nor...

Emily Grimes grew up in the countryside spending time with horses and various other landlocked activities. She didn’t pick up a surfboard until she was 21 on holiday in Australia. Now living near Newcastle on the UKs North Sea, she surfs as often as possible. As a maths teacher, Emilys time management is enough to tie in teaching classes and searching for waves. Emily and Adz discuss the surf scen...

Ashley Braunton is a North Devon based Longboarder, he has competed at the highest level of surfing such as the Surfing World Championships and European Longboard Championships. In the conversation I dont think there is a surf subject Adz and Ashley dont talk about. (The sound is quite deep in this episode due to circumstances beyond the podcasts control.) It's still damn good !! Beau Young Surfbo...