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Dirty Water is a one-hour hit of fruitless discourse where opinion is everything and facts rarely matter. Hosted by best-selling authors Chas Smith and Derek Rielly.
Take control of your health by moving beyond the Paleo template and learning about cutting edge health strategies that really work. This podcast will give you tips and tricks from the mouths of experts and common folk alike who discovered exactly what it takes to THRIVE. Join Chas and Autumn Smith, loving and passionate husband and wife and founders of Paleovalley.com as they guide you on the journey to cultivate vibrant health and wellness.
Chas Licciardello and Dr David Smith discuss all the stories that weren't covered in Planet America.
Magic is found in every room where people connect over a shared purpose. In this weekly podcast, Luke, Hannah, and Chris explore the role of purpose, courage, mindset, and culture in every leader’s quest for transformational performance.
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Dirty Water with eighties superstar Gary "Kong" Elkerton
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Today’s guest on Dirty Water brought a brutal, but beautiful, savagery to professional surfing. His fav tee featured a skull and the slogan Kill Em All God Will Sort Em Out and he was the star of the Quiksilver ad If You Can’t Rock and Roll Don’t Fucken Come. He’s a three-time runner up to the world title, two of ‘em in excruciatingly controversial…
Today's show is packed with illustrious guests. First, Sports Illustrated writer Brandon Sneed joins us to discuss the insights gleaned from spending two weeks with Kelly and Kalani, then Matt Parker sits in to discuss the perfect "bridge" board before David and Chas banish them all to recap Rio, celebrate Papa Lynch, bid Bon Voyage to Pride month,…
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109: Applied positive psychology with Jean Philip Svartdahl
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The emerging field of positive psychology studies what makes life most worth living. In this episode of Magic in the Room, Hannah, Luke, and guest Jean Philip Svartdahl discuss how leaders can apply the principles of positive psychology to increase the well-being of everyone in an organization. Find Jean Philip on Facbeook at www.facebook.com/jean.…
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EP282: Carbohydrates, Vegetable Oils and the Silencing of Dr. Fettke
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In 2014 Dr. Gary Fettke, an orthopedic surgeon in Tasmania, was reported to the medical board for suggesting his diabetic patients reduce their sugar intake despite sound scientific evidence and clinical experience to support his recommendations. He was the first doctor ever silenced from talking about nutrition. After years of litigation, Dr. Fett…
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108: Starting a movement with Sarah Elkins
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Often a group of people comes together around a shared purpose, but they need someone to take intentional action to form a strong and lasting community. In this episode of Magic in the Room, Hannah and Luke talk to Sarah Elkins about how she built a community of deeply connected people through the No Longer Virtual conference. Connect with Sarah El…
In today's show Jack Robinson announces his transition into identifying as Brazilian, Griff dodges death threats from Filipe fans, the WSL co-signs Kelly's lifelong nose-thumbing of Brazil, desecration through defecation of surf shops is on the rise, and Raglan Surf Report's Luke Cederman joins David and Chas for Barrel or Nah? Enjoy! Learn more ab…
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107: What new leaders need with Bella Butler
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Bella Butler is the Managing Editor at Outlaw Partners. In this episode of Magic in the Room, Hannah, Luke, and Bella discuss the need to equip new leaders with passion, buy-in, and confidence to fill their roles in today’s ever-changing work environment. Find Bella on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/bella-butler-39a17b1b0/ Find the publications an…
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World champ Barton Lynch on being outed as a "commie", living on "stolen land" and the wild viral success of his Karl Marx beard “It was the most thoughtful and deliberate conversation I've ever had!"
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Rarely do I get as much pleasure as when the telephone connects to the 1988 world champion Barton Lynch, who cinched his title at perfect eight-to-twelve-foot Pipeline but is now more famous for his oratorical gymkhanas on WSL broadcasts. A few days ago, BeachGrit outed Barton as a filthy communist bastard, which you can read here, and which was sw…
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106: Creating Connection with Kurt Williams, Debbie Hawkins, and Chas Robbins
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After this year's Casino Cash Trac user conference, Hannah and Luke had the opportunity to sit down with CCT Co-Founder & CEO Kurt Williams, along with Debbie Hawkins from Hawkins Consulting Services and Chas Robbins, from RSM, to discuss the why every company needs to consider the way that people connect to each other in the workplace. This episod…
Florida Surf Film Fest co-founder Kevin Miller joins David and Chas to discuss the yin and yang of Gerry Lopez, the birth of the Endless Summer, how Kelly's 11 titles led to JJF's torn MCL, the creepy new surf cam causing backlash in Victoria, and they offer relationship advice as only three men with a combined seven marriages can. Plus Barrel or N…
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105: Sustainable marketing with guest Katie Smith
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For any business to truly fulfill its purpose, every aspect of the organization must be aligned, including marketing. In this episode of Magic in the Room, Hannah and Luke talk to guest Katie Smith about how to ensure your marketing approach contributes to your purpose in an honest, authentic, and sustainable way. Find Katie on LinkedIn at www.link…
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EP281: Why We Vilify Meat and the Truth About Our Nation’s Dietary Guidelines with Belinda Fettke
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We’ve all heard the misguided message that meat consumption is killing us, but what you might not know is that these beliefs originated from religion, rather than good science or historical evidence. In fact, Dr. John Harvey Kellog originally created cereal as a meat alternative because he believed it would reduce sexual desires in kids. Not to men…
In today's show Chas Zooms in from an undisclosed European island to discuss the importance of self pampering before embarking on a new career path to become a lifeguard. The boys then celebrate ELO's dethroning of George Clooney, identify the perfect surf attire, marvel that the world's great boat captain operates a water taxi, and explain why you…
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104 Part 3: Looking to the future of the Osage Nation with guest Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear
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In this special episode of Magic in the Room, Luke and Chris had the opportunity to sit down with the Osage Nation Principal Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear. Chief Standing Bear is in his second term as the Osage Nation Principal Chief, having previously practiced law, where he focused on federal Indian law. In this episode, Chris, Luke, and Chief Sta…
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104 Part 2: Leading the Osage Nation with guest Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear
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In this special episode of Magic in the Room, Luke and Chris had the opportunity to sit down with the Osage Nation Principal Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear. Chief Standing Bear is in his second term as the Osage Nation Principal Chief, having previously practiced law, where he focused on federal Indian law. In this episode, Chris, Luke, and Chief Sta…
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104 Part 1: Traumatic history of the Osage Nation with guest Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear
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In this special episode of Magic in the Room, Luke and Chris had the opportunity to sit down with the Osage Nation Principal Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear. Chief Standing Bear is in his second term as the Osage Nation Principal Chief, having previously practiced law, where he focused on federal Indian law. In this episode, Chris, Luke, and Chief Sta…
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103: Social-ecological Systems with Dr. Brooke Lahneman
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We all live on a planet with finite resources. As leaders, it is our responsibility to consider how our organizations impact the entire system. In this episode of Magic in the Room, Hannah, Luke, and Dr. Brooke Lahneman discuss the idea of social-ecological systems. In this way of analyzing business, leaders consider the impact of their business on…
In this week's episode Chas makes major amends to many aggrieved listeners while deviating even further from grittiness, gets ghosted by and lambasts Sasha Jane, identifies the German tibia as the most reliable standard to measure waves, and considers Pilates to help bolster the next phase of his ballet/surf evolution. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! L…
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102: Being Resilient with Lorca Smetana
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Lorca Smetana has spent her entire life understanding resilience. Born into a climbing community, she was a survivor of the Mt. Hood climbing tragedy that took the lives of nine students and teachers when she was sixteen. In this episode of Magic in the Room, Hannah, Luke, and Lorca discuss the idea that becoming resilient is not just a list of tec…
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EP280: Eating Psychology & Breaking the Dieting Cycle with Marc David
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It’s often cited that 95% of those who lose weight on a diet will gain it all back within one year. Why might this happen? Perhaps because most diets only address WHAT you are eating - but not WHY you are eating. How can you break the vicious dieting cycle? Listen to this week’s podcast with eating psychology expert, author and founder of the Insti…
In today's show Chas and David delve into the sultry world of ASMR, Chas faces the harsh backlash from a recently censored BG article, JJF attempts to dethrone Nic Cage in his greatest role, and Kook or Curren makes a triumphant return. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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101: Being the Best in the World with Eric Ladd
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What does it take to be the best in the world? Eric Ladd and his company Outlaw Partners founded Big Sky PBR, which has been voted the Professional Bull Riding Event of the Year eight years in a row, so he knows something about being the best. In this episode of Magic in the Room, Hannah and Luke sit down with Eric to talk about running a successfu…
In today's show David and Chas discover that everything is waves and attempt to air-rev over the Vortex of Negativity, Kelly Slater traumatizes a couple of Aussie podcast hosts, Mama Medina airs more dirty laundry on a Brazilian talk show, Keala Kennelly raises her hand for equality and gets smacked by meritocracy, and the boys preach to stay in sc…
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100: What we have learned from 100 episodes of Magic in the Room
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We made it to 100 episodes of Magic in the Room! In this episode, Luke, Hannah, and Chris reflect on what we have all learned together by recording 100 intentional conversations. Everyone who has listened, contributed, commented, and supported us are part of this milestone, and we are grateful to you all! This episode was originally recorded and st…
In a first ever effort, Chas and David avoid any negative notions and blast beams of positivity as they celebrate the Margaret River Pro, laud the successes of Make or Break, celebrate Devon Howard's career transition, and discuss which elite surfers rose above the Wright noise. Burn some sage. The podcast shall be cleansed. Plus Barrel or Nah?! En…
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Former rookie of the year Ryan Callinan, sacrificed on altar of mid-tour cut, on the “weight of prophecy” and the pain of “fading into nothingness”!
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In this episode of Dirty Water, Newcastle surfer Ryan Callinan talks about the mid-tour cut, and his opinion will surprise – he digs it!By BeachGrit
In today's episode Chas does a deep review of Make or Break's first half of the season, David ponder's Caroline Marks' disappearance, they both celebrate the return of Gabriel Medina, pray Luke Cedarman hasn't peaked, and Elon Musk fires a devastating shot at our 11x champ. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho…
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EP279: The Dangers of Glyphosate with Dr. Stephanie Seneff
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We’ve all heard about the controversy surrounding glyphosate, Roundup’s main ingredient. In 2015 The International Agency for Research on Cancer concluded glyphosate may possibly cause cancer in humans. Thousands of lawsuits have also been filed against Bayer, the maker of Roundup, and in 2018 a groundskeeper, diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma,…
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Grajagan pioneer Peter McCabe on running kilos of Bolivian cocaine, raising hell into his sixties and being “bent over” by yoga queen Gerry Lopez!
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A thrill, this episode, to feature the Australian goofyfooter and shaper Peter McCabe, one of the pioneers of surfing in Indonesia, including G-Land with his yoga queen pal Gez Lopez. McCabe also talks about the drug-running episode, moving a keg of pure Bolivian ether-washed coke that led to his imprisonment on a Pacific Island for a year and a ha…
People who live intentionally to fulfill their purpose are an inspiration to us. In this episode of Magic in the Room, Luke and Ben sit down with Brad O'Hara to discuss what it takes for someone to choose to live a life of purpose and some of the challenges we all face in making an intentional impact on the world. Brad and his family embody the ide…
In today's show David and Chas find a new billionaire philanthropist to prop up professional surfing, ELO gets boo'd off stage at a podcast, Italo steps into the role of reality TV stardom, Ziff gets kicked out of a braai by Elon, and a local homicide detective purges the horrors of the job through refuge in the sea. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Lea…
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Adam “Vaughan Dead” Blakey, director of hit surf film, one half of the long-running Ain’t That Swell podcast and frontman of the Goons of Doom
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The last time we saw Adam “Vaughan Dead” Blakey, director of hit surf film, one half of the long-running Ain’t That Swell podcast and frontman of the Goons of Doom, he was at last year’s Newcastle contest squawking ecstatically, as if he wanted to seize Ryan Callinan in his arms and pull him down between his thighs. When his hind legs aren’t quiver…
Understanding and sharing our best attributes in a group is a great way to be more aware of our strengths, and build trust and community within a team. In this episode of Magic in the Room, Luke, Hannah, and Chris use one of our favorite strength discovery tools, the At My Best cards, to model an easy way you can learn about the strengths of people…
Huge news breaking from Australia where CT surfers are threatening to boycott Margaret River. In today's show Chas and David discuss the petition they sent to the WSL, ELO's official response, and why the employees and surfers have lost confidence in their leadership. Plus Kanoa punches himself in the face and guides Chas through modern hand gestur…
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97: Transformational vs Transactional Organizations
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Transformational organizations create change in the people and teams so they can perform beyond their perceived abilities. In the episode of Magic in the Room, Luke and Ben contrast transformational and transactional organizations and discuss how to structure a business to call people to greatness. Get a free Magic in the Room hat by posting a revi…
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Breakthrough big-wave surfer Mason Barnes on riding a 126.5-foot wave, "When it came in it looked terrifying. I almost didn't go!"
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One month ago, a little-known surfer from North Carolina shattered the 100-foot wave barrier at Portugal's Nazaré. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mason Hyce Barnes (@masonhycebarnes) In this episode of Dirty Water, Mason reveals to BeachGrit's Ben Mondy what it's like to be dragged into a wave that would be measured at 126.5 feet.…
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Ronnie "Skull" Hill, the king of jetboarding, ruler of Shark Island
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If you were in Sydney at the end of March, y’would’ve thrown yourself into the dreamiest of four-to-six-foot barrels, pretty wedges wiped smooth by an all-day north-west wind. Day of the year at most places, one of the best days ever at my local etc. At Cronulla, home to some of the city’s finest reefs including but not limited to Voodoo and Shark …
In today's show David and Chas explain how Brazilian supermodels have upended the Brazilian storm, analyze who would win in a Putin vs Slater grapple match, identify marijuana as a performance enhancer for longboarding, and explain why Kanoa shirked his US identity for a far greater nation's. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad cho…