By Matthew Hayes & Darren Broadbridge
Welcome to The Insiders. Join Darren Broadbridge and Matt Hayes in 'The Insiders,' a podcast that takes a candid look at the world of surfing. With their years of experience in the industry, Darren
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The podcast currently has 116 episodes available.
Episode 116 - We Speak To A World Tour Star... PLUS A Quiksilver Festival Insight
Both Darren and Matt found themselves on the ground in Hoosegow while the Quiksilver Festival was in town. A huge contract from last year, where we had 25 degree heat and pumping waves daily, this year rain and wind took over and very small onshore conditions ruined the surf.
This does not stop the fun, from amazing film premiere's from Kael Walsh & Milla Coco Brown to a big Quiksilver Mercury party kept the thoughts off bad waves.
Hear what we have to say about what went down.
After this, Darren chats with a world tour star, who... Leo Fioravanti.
Diving into Leo's career, plans for the future and more, it was an honour to speak with him.
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Episode 115 - We Answer What You Asked + The Last WSL Talk This Year (Maybe)
This will be the last dedicated WSL podcast from us this year. With guest's lined up for the coming months, free surfing is where our hearts are always at, so this will be back in the limelight!
But for now, we speak about the WSL Finals day. The last time at Trestles. What a day, some amazing surfing, some amazing waves, so pure awful judging along with some iffy commentary too! Not Jesse or Richie, Kaipo we are looking at you!
We asked you to send some questions, you kindly did so we address these through the podcast and also give our thoughts on how the day played out!
Listen in, it's a good one, if we do say ourselves!
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Episode 114 - You Heard It Here First! Our Predictions For the WSL Finals Day.
Likely to run on Friday, looking at Surfline, we are heading back to Lower Trestles for the WSL Final's Day.
Love it or hate it, it's happening. Yes we all know Matt has a much better format that the WSL should listen to and adopt but they choose not too, so we live with this situation.
Looking at a 3-4ft swell, Darren and Matt run a heat by heat prediction for to decide who will be the 2024 WSL Women's and Men's World Champions.
We talk surfboards, turns, judges, commentators, Kelly Slater and more!
Do you agree with us? Please let us have it in the comments!
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Episode 113 - The Most Unique Review Of The Cloudbreak Event EVER!
Yes, other podcasts will be breaking down the WSL event at Cloudbreak in detail, so do we, but we focus on the important parts.
Scores, post heat interviews, boards and other essential points, all picked up by the eagle eyes of Darren and Matt!
Alongside this, we chat about Soli Bailey's UNBELIEVABLE edit called Conehead. If you haven't you need to cop that square in the mice pies right now!
Further to this we address some pressing matters in the surf world with new habits we have seen that need opinions on. Do you wear a necklace over your wetsuit? Why, please tell us.
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Episode 112 - Reviewing The Olympics, STAB & New Products. This is packed!
A lot has been happening in the surf world over the last week or two, and who are we to turn down the chance of chatting about it.
From the final day at the Olympics, where the world got a taste of how much surfing can be a tease, to the latest STAB How Surfers Get Paid review.
We also cover this WSL QS 1000 at Boardmasters along with dropping a quick review on a new product we have been testing.
This is a fun one. Listen in, subscribe and share!
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Episode 111 - BIG NEWS! BIG GUEST! What is coming up that you can't miss!
He is back! Mr Kale Brock is back with us on the Insiders!
As always chatting with Kale about all things surfing is fun and a learning experience too.
We chat about the troubles around board sizing with more and more pools in the world, along with technique and other points!
Also, Kale is visiting the wave pool in Bristol this October and you could join him!
Go to the link in his bio for more on that!
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Episode 110 - Olympic Hype Is Here! Mid Comp Update And Insights.
Are the WSL laughing and crying at the same time? It's a funny old game, but we are stoked that we got to see the true face of Teahupo'o and the world's best went MAD!
Gabriel Medina is a hell man and has just produced the COLDEST surf photo ever thanks to Jerome Brouillet - This give us Michael Jordan Vibes!
Along with this we chat about JJF vs Jack Jack, Al Cleland vs Joan Duru, Joao vs Ramzi, Kauli vs Griff and more!
Get your fill here and bring on the final rounds!
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Episode 109 - Two Guest, One Trip Of A Lifetime + Insider's 2025 Boat Trip?
After weeks of heavy jealousy, we decided to get the low down on a Renegade Surf boat trip taken by two of our closest mates!
We are joined by Mr Jonathan Weaver and Mr Bram Defoort to hear all about the 10 day trip they recent embarked on.
This conversation has now inspired us to explore the idea of a 2025 Boat Trip for Insider's. Would you be keen?
Also with the boat chat, we talk surfing around Europe, world issues and more!
Join us for one the best, most fun episodes we have released!
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Episode 108 - We Review A Surf Horror Film + Olympics' Breakdown
Famously Matt does not watch any horror or thriller films, until the last week. Watching Kerby Brown's Facing Monsters, he quickly realised this was a Surf Horror film, that is made to the highest standard.
All jokes aside, that Kerby and his brother manage to pull off is nothing short of elite level, but with a giant side dish of terrifying. We can't recommend this film enough, it's on par with Free Solo and 14 peaks.
Alongside this, we break down an early forecast for Tahiti and the Olympics. Listen in to hear our picks for medalists and what we are very much worried about too.
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Episode 107 - What's the weirdest surf habit you know?
This is one of those classic episodes. Random yarns, what we have been watching, some old and some new along with discussions on surfers and how weird we are!
Tuck into some old school Globe videos, or some classic Taylor Steele films, here what surfing we have been getting, what we are loving and more!
Also, we want to hear about weird surf habits you have. We speak about some but we know more are out there!
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The podcast currently has 116 episodes available.