Ain't That Swell

Part Two of our series with the southside battler king Koby Abberton. We are joined by his old mate and iconic artist Mickey Avalon aka Yeshi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"As a society, it’s one of our biggest problems: depression, mental health and the ripple effect." - Richie Vaculik, one of the feature guests at this weekend's Inaugural Swellness Summit.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mr Pipeline, Gerry Lopez, and Mr Dogtown Z Boys, Stacy Peralta, join Ain’t That Swell for a very special episode of Core Lords. Two of the most influential people in the history of surfing and skate culture have finally been united for the making Patagonia’s, the Yin and Yang of Gerry Lopez, a biopic featuring Gerry Lopez. The film is directed by the legendary pro skater turned filmmaker, Stacy Peralta (Bones Brigade, Dogtown Z Boys, Lords of Dogtown Riding Giants, Crips and Bloods).   , See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meet our eclectic band of groovers, healers, swamis, shamans and core lords. We've got Nui aka Future Roots aka one half of Digital Afrika. We've got James Tranter, the Wim Hof Guru. We've got 1993 Women's World Champ Pauline Menzcer. We've got OG 'cid freak, drop-out, core lord, Alfie Blakey (Vaughan's dad). We've got 5x Sunset Pro Champion and all-time battla kweeeeeeeeen, Jodie Cooper. And we've got the esoteric healer, DJ and cacao master of ceremony, DJ Bhakti Babi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The greatest human in the world Ryan Callinan has kicked the Changaz right in the dot and qualified for the 23 CT with two events still to go! Cop that Changaz ya dog, ay, ya mutt! Deadly caught up with the Novocastrian legend to talk about being cut and re-qualifying in the same year, the great Aussie Changaz push and his goals for 2023 - spoiler alert, he's ready to cave cunts in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rayjah45 is a Maori musician from Taranaki, New Zealand, now based in Cronulla. He is also the frontman of iconic underground dub-reggae-fusion outfit, Sub-Tribe, who will be performing at the Inaugural Swellness Summit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Koby Abberton is a former pro surfer and cultural icon from Maroubra Beach on Sydney's Southside. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Head noise! It comes at ya from all angles. Sometimes out of nowhere. Sometimes in a relentless pushing tide. The good news is, with a bit of guidance, you can quieten that inner banshee simply and easily with the power of meditation. Two-time World Champ and Three-time Pipeline Master Tom Carroll is a man who has gone deep into the peace zone to shut down those screaming demons within. As our guest meditation swami at the Inaugural Swellness Summit, he will give you the tools to do the same. The result... clarity, focus, calm, joy. Come and share the wisdom with TVC. Tickets available at theswellians.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former World Number 1 Dean Dingo Morrison experienced the highs of the pro surfing dream and the lows of drug and alcohol addiction that followed in the years after and he survived to tell the tale. Today he finds happiness within and he'll be bringing his wisdom, positivity and tube sorcery to Waves Campground Crescent Head this Oct 21-23 for the Inaugural Swellness Summit. Tickets available at theswellians.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kyle Thierman is a Patagonia ambassador and big wave surfer from Santa Cruz, California. He is also a journalist, psychonaut, and environmentalist.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An investigation of the values system at the heart of every Surf Town. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If Brad Gerlach can improve the surfing of the world's best wave riders, imagine what he can do for you! The Former World Number 1 will be bringing Waveki – his martial arts based surf methodology – to the Swellness Summit presented by Green Light this October 21-23. Marinate in his superior surf-form wisdom then come practice his methods in person. Tickets available now theswellians.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What really goes on between the hooters? What stories are we not privy too that can  influence or transform the goings-on in an elite level heat? Who had personal beef before the horn? Who was a surfer's kryptonite and who melted like white chocolate? Steaming Heats looks to pull on the rashie to get the stories behind the results. Our first guest is former World No.1 Matt Wilkinson who breaks down the brain storms, brain farts, and wild off-the-lip tail-blows that delivered him three CT victories over a decade on tour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the surfing world processes the sudden death of North Narrabeen icon Chris Davidson, killed in an altercation outside a bar on the NSW Mid-North Coast, we reach out to Davo's lifelong mate Nathan Hog Hedge to discus the magic and the madness of one of Australian surfing's most electrifying and troubled talents. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From growing up on Oahu's North Shore during the wild days of Da Hui and the Wolfpak, to basing himself out of Bali and scoring mindless waves throughout the Indonesian archipelago, Mikala Jones is one of the most committed and CONED surfers of all time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(First published in 2018) The majority of groundwater in Bali goes to luxury villas and golf courses, leaving some locals to resort to stealing from neighbors for their everyday water needs. Read the story here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Written and published prior to COVID-19 for Vice Indonesia, this story takes us inside the Tolak Reklamasi movement and the many fronts on which Bali is fighting a battle to save itself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Indonesian surf-travel resumes, we take a closer look at the forces underpinning our beloved archipelago’s economic disadvantage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With 260 million people, 18,000 islands, and literally thousands of world-class punk bands, Indonesia is the new home of short, fast, loud. The music featured in this episode includes 'Ngeri Ngeri' by Marjinal and Friends Are Diamonds by Strikes.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

That’s right Swellians! We’re putting on the biggest wellness weekend for degenerates in history! Presented by Green Light and Space 44, the Swellness Summit will bring together some of the surf community’s biggest names to share their techniques for living, loving, surfing, and surviving.Not only will you get the chance to breathe, bathe (in ice), meditate and luxuriate with your surfing heroes, you’ll head home armed with all the latest tools for saving lives, surviving and thriving in a complicated world.COME ON DOWN TO CREZZO FOR AN OLD FASHIONED THUMPAHHHHH WITH THE SWELLIANS!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.