The Kyle Thiermann Show

SIGN THE PETITION TO CONNECT THE CAP: http://p2a.co/qwV7f0c Marcus Eriksen (@5Gyers) is the co-founder of Leap Lab, as well as the Research Director and co-founder of the 5 Gyres Institute. He studies the global distribution and ecological impacts of plastic marine pollution, which has included expeditions sailing through all 5 subtropical gyres, Bay of Bengal, Southern Ocean and inland lakes and...

Peter Mel (@Peter_Mel) is the 2011/2012 Big Wave World Champion and the 2012.2013 Mavericks Invitational Surfing Champion. He is also a broadcaster for the World Surf League.  During the conversation, we referenced Albee Layer's podcast (Ep#56) and Dr. Jeff McNairy's podcast (Ep#39). Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Adam Replogle (@Dumpling888) is known for his smooth style and powerful rail surfing. He is the winner of the 2002 Cold Water Classic and is considered one of the best surfers to ever come out of Santa Cruz.  Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Ryan Levinson is a sailor and known for his notable achievements in ocean adventure sports and emergency first response despite having an untreatable genetic disease that causes his muscles throughout his body to continuously weaken. He and his wife Nicole are currently in their fourth year of a voyage of discovery and adventure through the remote islands and atolls of the tropical South Pacific....

Christopher and his work have been featured just about everywhere, including: MSNBC, Fox News, CNN, NPR,  The New York Times, The Times of London, Playboy,  The Washington Post, Time, Newsweek, The Atlantic, Outside,   El Pais ,  La Vanguardia , Salon, Seed, and Big Think.  A featured speaker from TED in Long Beach, CA to The Festival of Dangerous Ideas at the Sydney Opera House to the Einstein Fo...

Ben Kneppers is a Co-Founder of Bureo Inc., an emerging company operating between Chile and the California focused on creating innovative solutions to ocean plastic pollution. Through the team’s initiative, ‘Net Positiva’, Bureo has created Chile’s first ever fishnet collection & recycling program. Net Positiva provides fisherman with environmentally sound disposal points, while Bureo receives hig...

There are many reasons why improv theater has taken root in Santa Cruz and become a bona fide artistic tradition. Two of those reasons are named Clifford Henderson and Dixie Cox. Proud recipients of 2014 Gail Rich Awards. Clifford Henderson and Dixie Cox, founders of the FUN INSTITUTE, have a combined total of over 48 years experience teaching improv, acting, and team-building skills. They have ta...

Justin Davis has worked as a paramedic/firefighter at Station 14 in San Jose since 2007. From 1999-2006 he worked for Cal Fire and was part of the Helitack crew from 2005-2006. He has also been part of the Urban Search And Rescue Team (USAR) for the past seven years. Additionally, he is part of the Santa Cruz Marine Rescue Team. When he retires, he plans to circumnavigate the globe on a sailboat. ...

Chris Malloy is an accomplished professional surfer and filmmaker. His films include 180 Degrees South, The Fishermans Son, Groundswell, Thicker Than Water, and A Brokedown Melody. Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Hans Cole is the Director of Environmental Campaigns and Advocacy at Patagonia.  Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Velton Fry is an expert bow hunter and primitive arts teacher. Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Greg Long (@GergLong) is 2X Big Wave Surfing World Champion.  Are Frapwell (@AreFrapwell) is a 16-year-old professional surf photographer from La Jolla, CA.  Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Carlos Duran is a radio host and expert in the plant medicine.  Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Chilean big wave surfer Ramón Navarro (@SurfNavarro) grew up on the ocean, helping his father with his fishing business and learning to dive at an early age. Ramón has built his reputation on riding giant surf, and his top finishes in numerous competitions throughout the world speak to his talents. A committed activist, he’s worked on numerous projects to preserve his country’s vibrant surf enviro...

Jock Sutherland is considered one of the 50 Greatest Surfers of All Time. The wave 'Jocko's on the North Shore of Oahu is named after him.  Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Ceara Lynch & Alexandra Snow are well-known professional dominatrixes. @cearalynch @dominasnow Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Don Mirra was born in Nuremberg, Germany to American parents with heritage ties to Scotland and Sicily. He holds a Bachelors of Science in International Business and extensive study in comparative theology. Beginning his career as a photojournalist focusing on overlooked social issues, often immersing himself in the country and culture of his subjects to find the deeper story. Having traveled to o...

Mick Fanning (@MFanno), is an Australian professional surfer. Fanning won the 2007, 2009 and 2013 ASP World Tour.  Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Born and raised in Bellflower, California, Chris Carter graduated from the California State University at Long Beach with a degree in journalism. Formerly a freelance journalist and editor of "Surfing" magazine, Carter began his career as a screenwriter in 1985 at The Walt Disney Studios. In 1992 Carter began developing projects for Twentieth Century Fox Television, creating  The X-Files  (1993),...

Alan Lovewell comes from a Cape Cod fishing family that dates back to whaling times. He grew up out on the water surfing, diving and sailing as often as possible. He move west to attend UC Santa Cruz, and upon graduating went to teach sailing on the Sea of Cortez with the National Outdoor Leadership School. There he witnessed illegal fishing practices by huge international trawlers. These damaging...

Santa Cruz Waves Magazine Vol. 4.2 Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

As a photographer + environmentalist, Meg Haywood Sullivan (@Meg_haywoodsullivan) splits her time between shooting campaigns and pushing for environmental stories through editorial features and social platforms. A third-generation Nikon shooter, she picked up her first camera at age 8 and spent much of her childhood road-tripping around the country in her family’s ’87 Westfalia with her father, a...

Duncan Trussell (@DuncanTrussell) is a stand-up comedian, writer, actor, and host of the podcast The Duncan Trussell Family Hour. Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe

Born on the eastern shores of Hawai‘i, Cliff has dedicated most of his life towards discovering innovative means of environmental stewardship while also remaining deeply rooted in tradition. Scheduled to obtain a chemistry PhD from the University of California San Diego in 2018, his academic career is uniquely complemented with his athletic commitment to the sea. While contributing several peer-re...

Adam Skolnick (@AdamSkolnick) has written for the New York Times, Playboy, Outside, ESPN.com , BBC.com , Salon.com , Men’s Health, Wired, and Travel + Leisure, among others. He has visited 45 countries and authored or coauthored over 30 Lonely Planet guidebooks. Skolnick is the author the books One Breath and Indolirium. Get full access to Kyle Thiermann at thiermann.substack.com/subscribe