The Kyle Thiermann Show

Amy Baldwin is a Sex and Relationship Coach trained in both the Somatica® and Hakomi Method, Certified Sex Educator, lead educator for Uberlube, as well as co-owner of a mother-daughter owned online pleasure boutique called Pure Pleasure Shop. Amy has a passion for promoting shame-free, pleasure-focused sexuality education while emphasizing the deep emotional and energetic forces behind great sex...

After serving 14 years in prison, 90 days of which were in solitary confinement, Chris Buroughs is now the director of Garden 31, a group that works to localize food production in San Diego's low income neighborhoods by training new farmers with a focus on formerly incarcerated men and women as well as those suffering from substance abuse issues. Get involved at: thefarmacyinitiative.com Contact C...

Rick Doblin, PhD, (@rickdoblin) is the founder and executive director of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS). He received his doctorate in public policy from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government, where he wrote his dissertation on the regulation of the medical uses of psychedelics and marijuana and his master’s thesis on a survey of oncologists about smoked marijuana...

Sara Russell ( @Betheradicalway ) is a Skills For Change Coach and Qi Gong instructor who helps her clients analyze behaviors, relationships, and systems to see where old habits are no longer serving them. Check out Sara's work here If you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts ? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees an...

Larken Rose is an anarchist and author of the book, The Most Dangerous Superstition. He was sentenced to 15 months in prison for willful failure to file income tax returns in five years in which the government alleged that his income was approximately $500,000. He was released from prison in December 2006. Rose wrote a 79-page discussion on his views, and sold a video entitled Theft by Deception....

Dr. Ted Achacoso a polymath who has one of the highest IQs ever measured (range 186-210, among world’s top 5). He’s an internationally renowned anti-aging physician who created Health Optimization Medicine (HOMe), a clinical framework for optimizing health. He’s also a former computational neuroscientist who has had pioneering contributions to neuroscience/AI and wireless communication technology....

Zach Schwarzbach is an attorney specializing in criminal defense. He worked as a Public Defender for 11 years. In 2019, Zach opened his own practice in Santa Cruz, where he has worked his entire career. He has tried dozen of cases in front of juries, representing humans from all walks of life, in all types of cases from misdemeanors to double homicides. Zach has made a career of defending the accu...

Ben Greenfield is a Coach, Author, Speaker, Ironman Triathlete, and host of the podcast Ben Greenfield Fitness. Mark Healey is a professional big wave surfer and spearfisherman. Chris Ryan is the author of Sex At Dawn and host of the podcast Tangentially Speaking. If you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts ? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a diffe...

Peter Mel ( @Peter_Mel ) is the 2011 Big Wave World Champion and the 2013 Mavericks Invitational Surfing Champion. He is also a broadcaster for the World Surf League. If you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts ? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show.  All of my stuff is...

Jeremiah Klein ( @miahklein ) is the senior staff photographer at Surfline and creator and innovator for Vissla surf apparel brand. If you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts ? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show.  All of my stuff is on Thiermann.substack.com Connect w...

Elena Hight ( @elenahight ) is the first snowboarder, male or female, to land a double backside alley-oop rodeo at the Winter X Games. She went on to attend two Winter Olympics and recently released her own film, Blank Canvas Taylor Godber ( @taylorgodber ) is a professional snowboarder and master chef from Canada. If you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts...

Molly S. (@ mollyscreentime ) is a comedian from Santa Cruz, CA. If you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts ? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show.  All of my stuff is on Thiermann.substack.com Connect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Brought to you by Santa Cru...

Grant Washburn is one of the leading spokesman for the wave Mavericks. It is widely known that Washburn has put in more time at Mavericks than anyone. He was a finalist in the Contest in 2004, 2006, and 2008. Listen to the Getaway Dogs If you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts ? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees...

Wilem Banks ( @WilemBanks ) is a professional surfer from Santa Cruz, CA.  If you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts ? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. Check out my writing at thiermann.substack.com Brought to you by the Nell Newman Foundation , Santa Cruz Medicin...

Shems Heartwell is a guide and facilitator who specializes in personal and relational empowerment. His work goes to the core of what is needed for embodied transformation by integrating the physical, mental, sexual, emotional, and spiritual. shemsheartwell.com Follow Shems on Instagram Listen to 3-foot Tires and Rising If you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podc...

Dane Anderson ( @danishanderson ) is a professional surfer form Carmel, CA. Malachai Boyce ( @routeonesurfboards ) is a surfboard shaper from Carmel, CA.  Music by Kut U Up If you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts ? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show.  All of my stu...

If you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts ? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show.  All of my stuff is on Thiermann.substack.com Connect with me on Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Brought to you by Santa Cruz Medicinals and RPM Training . RPM Training is a Norcal based ac...

Matt Taibbi ( is an American author, journalist, and podcaster. He has reported on finance, media, politics, and sports. He is a contributing editor for Rolling Stone , author of several books, co-host of  Useful Idiots , and publisher of a newsletter on  Substack . Follow Matt Taibbi If you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts ? It’s takes less than 60 seco...

Dr. Paul Saladino (@CarnivoreMD) is the leading authority on the science and application of the carnivore diet. He has used this diet to reverse autoimmunity, chronic inflammation and mental health issues in hundreds of patients, many of whom had been told their conditions were untreatable. carnivoremd.com If you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts ? It’s t...

Manu Koenig ( @Manuforsupervisor ) is running for 1st district Santa Cruz County Supervisor. In this conversation we talk about the homeless crisis, affordable housing, and the importance of local politics.  Contact Manu here Volunteer with Alaska Marine Conservation Council Listen to Light The Band If you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts ? It’s takes le...

Ian Stokes is a surfboard shaper and Montana river surfer. Listen to The Getaway Dogs Support CookInlet Keeper   If you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts ? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. Brought to you by the Nell Newman Foundation , Santa Cruz Medicinals , RPM...

Shane Heath ( @SoManyPossibilities) is the founder of the coffee alternative company, Mud/Wtr. Listen to The Spectacle Support CookInlet Keeper If you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts ? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. Brought to you by the Nell Newman Foundatio...

Charles Post ( @Charles_Post ) is an ecologist and filmmaker drawn to stories anchored to the confluence of society’s relationship with wild and rapidly changing natural environments. After spending nearly a decade studying at U.C. Berkeley, Charles earned a B.S. and Master’s degree in ecology under the mentorship of Dr. Mary Power, which set him on a course to combine science, conservation and st...

In this episode my friend Erik Rist interviews me about the inner workings of this podcast.    If you dig this podcast, would you be please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts ? It’s takes less than 60 seconds and makes a difference when I drop to my knees and beg hard-to-get guests to come on the show. Brought to you by the Nell Newman Foundation , Santa Cruz Medicinals , RPM Training , and “...

Steve Rinella ( @SteveRinella ) is the host of the Netflix Original series MeatEater and The MeatEater Podcast. He's also the author of six books dealing with wildlife, hunting, fishing and wild game cooking, including the bestselling MeatEater Fish and Game Cookbook: Recipes and Techniques for Every Hunter and Angler. Listen to Mount Saint Elias Get involved with Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Get...