Episode 126 - SPECIAL GUEST - One Of The Brightest South African Talents Joins Us!

Adin Masencamp has big dreams and can make big things happen. After seeing him lead the line during FCS's new "Riding The Sardine Run" edit we had to know more about this guy.

During out chat we hear about Adin's dreams, his ideal heat at J Bay, his favourite wave in the world, what his plans for this year are and more!

Adin's is supported by amazing brands to power his dreams but he gives back as much as they give him and more!

Alongside an amazing surfing, Adin is a world class human, helping others around him and support his wonderful Mum during hard times too!

We are excited to see what's next in Adin's career and will support him wholeheartedly!

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Episode 125 - New For 2025 - We Have Sections, Guest's & More! It's Our Year!

New Year, New Us? Nah, of course we are still the same but we do have some big things for this year.

With a new section which kicks off in this episode to huge guest's lined up and more!

In this episode we take Da' Hui Back Door Shoot Out, who is dropping YouTube edits that are must watches, we take our surf stories and the first edition of Kook Or Core for you!

Another classic episode with big things to come.

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Episode 124 - The Insiders' 2024 Awards! The Only Ranking's Worth Being On!

Here it is, the rankings that matter.

The 2024 Insider Awards! We break down our best surfers, boards, wetsuits, content and more for 2024.

Do you agree? Have we missed anyone? Let us know.

2025 is going to be even bigger and better for us with HUGE things to come.

Thanks for the support and love this year and please continue to share, download and love!

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Episode 123 - The Best Surf Film Maker On The Planet Join Us - SPECIAL GUEST

The start of this podcast is all about what has been going on in the surf world. We wax lyrical about a new clip called “Riding The Sardine Run” which features @adinmasencamp , @micahmargieson , @sophiebell919 , @frankieoberholzer & a very small @harleyingleby showing.

This is something different but EXCELLENT - We highly recommend this.

@kalecadam is declared as Matt’s new favourite surfer, check this guy out!

After this - You will hear Darren talk to Nick Pollet. Nick is one of, if not the best on the planet. Unique, smart, funny and core.

Listen to Darren and Nick chat, you will hear some major things that are coming up that Nick is working on that we are super excited about and more!
@nickpollet
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Episode 122 - The FOUNDER of Futures Fins - Special Guest - Vince Longo

Do you want stories about Dave Rastovich, John John Florence, your favourite fins set ups and more!?

If yes, listen to this episode.

We sit down with Vince Longo, the founder and owner of Futures Fins.

Hear about how the fins are designed, created, tested and more! Working with the best athletes in the worlds, tuning in fins for us mortals to love too!

It was an honour speaking with Vince, and this could have gone on hours!

We hope you enjoy!

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Episode 121 - What Has Happened To The Vans Pipe Masters? We Discuss The Mess.

The most iconic title for a surfer, a Pipe Master, it could be argued the Eddie has as much weight but every wants to be a Pipe Master... Until they don't.

Has the illustrious Pipe Masters crown become tarnished with changes to the judging, the format and now the invite list?

Come on! Who ever at Vans said, "Oh I think JOB is told old now" - You deserve to get sacked on the spot but clearly more then one agreed, which lead to a ugly social media fall out... we discuss how this has got to this point and more!

On top of this, we break down the Electric Acid Surfboard test, the winner, how important fin are and more!

Also for free you can listen on YouTube so go and subscribe!

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Episode 120 - SPECIAL GUET - Is Joel Still Eating Pies Now He Is On The World Tour? Answers Inside.

A pleasure and honour to welcome Joel Vaughan to The Insiders. A surfer Darren and Matt have had a keen eye on for years now!

Without spoiling to much, Joel chats to us about his trips to Europe over the years, what he is most excited for when taking on the worlds best next year and how he is approaching becoming a Championship Tour surfers.

We are expecting HUGE things from Joel and will be supporting along the way!

We also chat a but more about some general surf news and surfboards too!

Listen in, share and enjoy!

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Episode 119 - Insider Take On Board Brands, Steph Gilmore's Latest Edit, The Tudors & More!

Wow, this is a packed episode people.

With recommendations on films and edits to watch ranging from Rip Curl's newest film featuring Steph Gilmore, Tom Curren and Mason Ho, to STAB's amazing Electric Acid Surfboard Test With Rasta, to Mike Feb's newest surf porn and more!

Also some highly controversial and strong words on surf board brands and what they are doing in the industry. Matt pull's no punches here!

To top it off we have a classic chin wag about surf stories and more!

Don't forget this is on YouTube too, so check it out there!

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