The Grumpy Surfer Podcast

James Stott is a former Royal Marines Commando. Best know for reaching the finals of Britains Got Talent in 2020 for being a fantastic and entertaining magician.

James and Adz delve into how James became interested in magic, became a Royal Marines Commando in the golden age of war fighting for a generation, and how these paths have led him down a more spiritual path with meditation, breath-work and the outdoors being his passion to help others.

Please leave some feedback if you enjoy the conversation on our social platforms or with James.

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Micheal Weetman is the head of a Charitable organisation called Roll to Recovery. RtoR was created to help people deal with alcohol, substance miss use and mental health through the art of Submission grappling.

Micheal is also a Army Veteran, Adz and Mike talk in depth of some ways to deal with addiction, mental health whilst pursuing the art of jiujitsu and grappling.

They also chat about the joys of life after the military and what keeps them sane !

Enjoy

Pat Langdon Dark is a Professional Surfer. Originating from Porthcawl in Wales, Pat rips, currently on the Great Britain Surf team, Pat speaks to Adz from a surf camp in Portugal. 

Adz and Pat talk about Kelly Slaters retirement, surf coaching, WQS, Olympics and a plethora of other subjects.

Enjoy.

Adam Norris is a North Devon based photographer/videographer. Over the last few years he has grown in popularity and creating some amazing surf footage that is moody, moving and inspiring.

In the podcast Adz and Adam talk about his journey into ocean photography, his gear he uses and how he has been able to film some of the most iconic surfers the UK like Reuben Ash, Josh Ash, Stanley Norman, Will Baily, Dan Joel, Ben Skinner, Lucas Skinner to name but a few.

Enjoy this one its a insight into the world of surf photography all us surfers love to hate haha.

Offshore Photography website HERE

Offshore Photography YouTube Channel HERE

Sam Chidwick is a Podiatrist, BJJ Purple Belt, Surfer and the owner of Warrior Grips, as sock designed to reduce the risk of ankle and foot injuries in a plethora of sports.

Ads and Sam discuss injuries in surfing and BJJ and q host of other subjects.

Enjoy.

Warrior Grips Link HERE

Earlier this week, I had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Wallace J. Nichols, the marine biologist who coined the term “Blue Mind.”

His groundbreaking research has uncovered a variation of ways in which our connection to water profoundly impacts our well-being and cognitive abilities.

Through his book “Blue Mind : How Water Makes You Happier, More Connected and Better at What You Do" Dr Nichols has brought attention to the therapeutic benefits of water environments.

Adz and Dr Nichols talk about the mental aspect of water, surfing and the mental health benefits of water based activities.

Happy Listening, its a great one.

Dr Wallace J Nichols book Blue Mind link HERE

Liz McConaghy is from a small town in County Down Noethan Ireland, spent a total of seventeen years flying with the RAF’s Chinook Fleet. Aged just 21, she was the youngest aircrew member to deploy to Iraq and was also the only female crewman’ on the Chinook wing for four years. Liz became the longest serving female chinook crew member and during her career deployed to Afghanistan ten times. Liz is also the author of “Chinook Crew ‘Chick’: Highs and Lows of Forces Life from the Longest Serving Female RAF Chinook Force Crew member.

Liz and Adz talk all things military from potential paths crossed in war zones, fighting, casualties and the toll and sacrifice that is sometimes the untold and hidden result of exposure to conflict and war.

Mental health is a key thing in todays society so I hope this resinates with some of you.

Chinook Crew Chick - By Liz on Amazon, LINK HERE

Anthony Mullally is a breathwork practitioner. A former Professional Rugby League player now retired, found breathwork as a performance enhancing and wellness tool he utilised during his career.

He now teaches breathwork to Professional Surfers, Pro Grapplers, Olympians and Corporations. His no nonsense approach to wellness makes Ant very unique and inclusive to everyone.

Ant and Adz delve into how Ant now teaches breathwork, surfing, grappling and a plethora of other subjects. A very thought provoking episode, please give some feedback on this one.

Anthony's website - https://www.anthonymullally.com/

Anthony on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mullally91/

Dan Bassett is a unique guy, a former Royal Navy serviceman, old school Mixed Martial Arts fighter, Close Protection Officer and Owner of Mr Bassets Grapplers Soap.

In the podcast Dan and Adz chat about how Dan used to take MMA fights after limited training as he "just used to like a scrap". A little on life and philosophy and how he started a business in Grappling Soap.

This was a fun one to do and Dan is a unique character. Be sure to check his soap out in the below link.

Enjoy !

Mr Bassett's Grappling Soap link HERE

Leigh Remedios is a pioneer of grappling and MMA in the UK. He started training martial arts back in the early 1990's and fought his first MMA pro fight circa 1997. He is the epitome of a modern day grappling guru. 

He now teaches, trains and competes on numerous events still, also being asked to teach at seminars all over the world.

Leigh and I delve into the intricacies of grappling, gym affiliations and politics,  I also gets told off for not learning leg locks earlier in my BJJ journey.

Leigh was a fantastic guest and opened my eyes to a few things.