Barrelled Surf Podcast

This week we are joined by some of the crew from Surfing WA, on the eve of the 19th running of Taj's Small Fries.

Small Fries has become one of the biggest Grom comps in the world and is in safe hands with commentators "Smilin" Billy James, Mark "Boonga" Clift and Events and Marketing Manager Justin Majeks.

They also delve into their long lasting and passionate connection to the Indonesian Archipelago, even bringing along one of the bright stars of the future - 14 year old tube hound Rajo Barrell.

Of course, we also have the Clive Palmer Cup and Steve Irwin Salute, so jump in Flegends!

2023 is done and dusted, so let's jump into the shedquaters, crack a Cheeky Monkey, open a Forester red and discuss the highs and lows.

Best Surfers, Best Edits, Best Comps, it's all covered.

And, don't forget the 2023 Steve Irwin Salute and Clive Cup.

2024 is gonna be a ripper, and we're not goin' anywhere!

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On this week's episode, TBone talks to Matt George.

Professional Surfer, Writer and Photographer, Matt has just released his new book, "In Deep", a collection of stories and interviews with Surfers from all around the world.

It is a fascinating book from a fiercely intellingent observer of the surfing scene.

These days, Matt is living in Bali, and that is where TBone and Matt connected.

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Legendary Margaret River surfer Andrew Sheridan joins us this week on the podcast. Sherro sat down with Adzy over a couple of Cheeky Monkeys in the Shedquarters and gave his perspective on a life on the water, at home, in Indo and Hawaii.

Always an impressive perfomer on the contest scene, over the past few years Sherro has built up a coaching resume, helping world champs, up and comers and locals to relaise their dreams in and around the heavy water of Margaret River.

He is inspired by his family and has some quickly rising groms on the scene, ready to take the baton from Dad and build on the Sheridan legacy.

It's an incredibe chat, we hope you enjoy!

This week Tbone joins Jim Banks, legendary Australian Surfer and Shaper on a trip around the Bukit, delivering boards and picking up pot plants!

Winner of the mythical Om Bali Pro and purveyor of a life lived well, without the restriction of corporate bullshit. Jim is still at the cutting edge of board design and goes through some of his latest developments with Tbone - fin design, bottom profile and the holy grail of foam mowing - gaining wihout losing.

He's as relevant as ever and highly engaging. 

Ladies and Gents, Mr Jim Banks

This week on the show we are joined by Jez Forrest to wrap up the finish of the Challenger Series.

You may know Jez as the President of Margaret River Boardriders, or perhaps as a competitor at this year's Margies Pro.

Either way, the former QS Warrior knows his stuff and gives us the lowdown on Chippo Wilcox's rise to the big leagues, the disappointment of Bronte just missing out and what it takes to jump uo to the CT.

It's facinating stuff, and brought to you by Cheeky Monkey Brewing, Forester Estate, AG1, Sharkeyes, Dunn Bay Home Loans and Adzy's Plumbing and Gas.

This week on the show TBone and Namu are down at Paradiso Surf for "Meet The Shapers", a fun little event put on by Owner Ash Williamson.

Chappy at Chapstar Surfboards, Dave Macaulay, Dave Mannion at DMD, Al Bean and Ryan from Von Surfboards join us in the carpark to give us a rundown on their latest designs ove a cheeky beer and also throw in a couple of ripping yarns.

We even get the skinny from a bunch of frothing groms.

All the contact details are in the poddy, so if you are chasing a new stick, jump in!

This week on Barrelled Surf Podcast we bring you Tbone's incredible interview with South African disrupter Ricky Basnett.

Growing up in a wave rich area near Durban, Ricky quickly caught the eye of the local and national surf community with his slick style and incredible tube riding prowess. he progressed through the ranks into WSL qualification at an early age, competing on the elite WCT and partnering up with icons of the sport, including Mick Fanning.

Pretty quickly, Ricky realised the competitive side of surfing wasn't for him. He was more interested in living his best life as a human and bringing a more philosophical side to his endevours.

He is also on of the funniest blokes you will ever come across!

He used to be a drinker and now he's a thinker.

Ladies and Gents, Mr Ricky Basnett - Flegend!

Trestles is not ideal for the WSL Finals, on that we can all agree, no?

Even so, it was a pretty entertaining day, especially with Ethan Ewing going absolute ham and nearly taking the title from small wave wizard Felipe Toledo.

The Boys break it down and give their Surfer of the Year, as well as nominations for the Clive Palmer Cup and the Steve Irwin Salute.

Jump in Flegends!

Barry Young or Barry White? You decide.

In part 2 of our Bazathon, we are regaled with perhaps the finest rendition of "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" the West has ever seen!