Best Matt Pagan Podcasts (2024)

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How Losing 30 Pounds Improved My Surfing with Coach Lenny V 54:46

5d ago54:46

54:46

How much can fitness really impact your surfing? In this week’s episode of the Basis Surf Podcast, I’m joined by Coach Lenny V (@coachlennyv) and Cooper Walters (@cooper_walters) to share how dropping 30 pounds has completely transformed my surfing. From quicker pop-ups, catching more waves and surfing for longer. If you're ready to take your fitne…

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Outsider Music Legend Jan Terri 53:59

5d ago53:59

53:59

Long before folks enjoyed watching oddball viral videos on the Internet, the only way to see these outrageous movies was to share physical video cassette tapes from person to person. One of the stars of this tape sharing phenomenon was musician Jan Terri, whose wonderfully weird music videos got the attention of a lot of people, including celebriti…

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Devon Poole Salutes the Wild Women of the Internet 1:02:32

19d ago1:02:32

1:02:32

We’re enthralled with comedian Devon Poole’s hilarious videos where he dresses up in drag and pays tribute to the wild women of the internet, from the ladies of Cougar International to the endless assortment of shopping addicts on QVC. How did this lovable bear turn into a comedy queen who lip syncs some of the iconic moments in television that hav…

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Margo: On style, longer boards, and being in the moment 35:54

19d ago35:54

35:54

In this week’s episode of the Basis Surf Podcast, I’m joined by Brenden Margieson (@margomargs), hailed by many as the world’s ‘best-ever free surfer.’ Margo’s iconic style has left a lasting mark on generations of surfers, and in this episode, we’re lucky to have him share his wisdom on surfing. From mastering carves and roundhouse cutbacks to dev…

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The Surfboard Guide: Must-Have Surfboards for Your Quiver 55:12

26d ago55:12

55:12

In this week’s episode of the Basis Surf Podcast, I’m joined by Craig from The Surfboard Guide (@thesurfboardguide), a seasoned surfboard reviewer known for his detailed reviews of everything from high-performance shortboards to midlengths, alternative boards, and hybrids. Being someone who can surf them all really well, Craig has a really unique p…

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Matt Pagan: On The Most Important Principle In Surfing - Holding and Releasing 56:26

1M ago56:26

56:26

In this week’s episode, we’re joined by Matt Pagan (@matt_pagan), a former pro surfer, impressive shaper, and surf coach who runs his own surf school. In the podcast, Matt highlights the significance of paddling and weight distribution in catching waves, along with tips on turning midlengths. So tune in and don’t miss this episode as we discuss the…

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Board Porn: Inside One of The World’s Most Insane Surfboard Collections 54:18

1M ago54:18

54:18

In this episode of the Basis Surf Podcast, Ron Shine (@boardporn) joins me to guide you through choosing your next surfboard. With a collection of over 100+ surfboards, Ron’s collection has it all—from see-through 3D printed designs to asymmetricals and high-performance shortboards. Whether you're looking to add a new piece to your quiver or just c…

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Gold Medal Dong 59:44

1M ago59:44

59:44

For all the heroic triumphs that took place at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, one of the most talked about moments has been pole vaulter Anthony Ammirati's spectacular loss. Even though he wasn’t going to make the pole vault, his massive baguette got in the way, knocking the bar off the poles as he tumbled into our hearts. Anthony, you may have lost a…

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Parker Coffin: Developing Style and Power in Surfing 1:05:01

2M ago1:05:01

1:05:01

In this episode, I interview Parker Coffin (@parkercoffin), one of my favorite free surfers. He’s a goofy footer that shreds in big waves and small waves, and hucks crazy airs. Stab called him one of the best free surfers in the world. In this episode, Parker gives us insight into what makes his surfing so good, from how to surf with more power, ti…

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Dane Gudauskas: On how to find flow and rhythm surfing 1:01:08

2M ago1:01:08

1:01:08

Dane Gudauskas (@danedamus), a pro surfer from South California and one of the makers of the famous Rocket Wide and G Skate surfboards by Channel Islands (@cisurfboards), joins me in this week’s episode of Basis Surf Podcast. Dane discusses how to make your surfing flow, body positioning and how to perfect your cutback. We also talked about Positiv…

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Devon Howard: How to unlock surfing midlengths 1:32:39

2M ago1:32:39

1:32:39

Devon Howard (@devon_howard), a pioneer of midlength surfing and the designer of the Channel Islands Mid (aka CI Mid), joins us on this week’s episode of the Basis Surf Podcast. Devon shares his approach to riding midlengths and offers tips on how to better position yourself on a wave and execute better bottom turns and cutbacks. Whether you're new…

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Goodbye Ellen, Hello Kamala 1:11:14

2M ago1:11:14

1:11:14

It’s hard to quantify the importance comedian Ellen DeGeneres has had on LGBTQ+ visibility. Coming out on her own sitcom in 1997 was initially rough for her and her career but opened doors for many queer people and led her to dominate daytime talk shows as the new “queen of nice” a title formerly given to another closeted daytime talk show host, Ro…

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Zeke Lau: On how CT level pros train and think about technique 1:02:19

2M ago1:02:19

1:02:19

Zeke Lau (@zekelau), a native Hawaiian pro surfer joined me in this week’s episode of Basis Surf Podcast to share his journey and approach to training and competing on the championship tour. Tag along as we dive deep into his training process, the importance of paddling, and the role of technique and mindset in his surfing. Sign up for our free sur…

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Pilgrim Surf + Supply: A Guide to Alternative Surfboards 1:25:37

3M ago1:25:37

1:25:37

Chris Gentille, the owner of Pilgrim Surf + Supply (@pilgrimsurfsupply), joined me in this week’s episode of Basis Surf Podcast to talk about the importance of choosing the right board, the concept of edge boards, his background as an artist and how he directed the film “Self Discovery For Social Survival,” and the connection between skateboarding …

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Dan Cass - Violence is Contagious 1:21:10

3M ago1:21:10

1:21:10

When we first heard the shocking news that a disgruntled Republican tried to shoot former President Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, all kinds of thoughts went racing through our heads: was this staged? Is this a lone gunman? Are we disappointed they missed? Who knew Melania would be such a bad shot? Despite President Biden’s call to unif…

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Eric Arakawa: On Shaping Surfboards for Jack Robinson, Andy Irons, and the Hos 59:15

3M ago59:15

59:15

Eric Arakawa (@arakawasurfboards), the shaper for over ten World Champions, including Andy Irons, Jack Robinsons, and Michael and Derek Ho, joined me in this week’s Basis Surf Podcast episode to share his insights on shaping boards for these world-class surfers and to discuss how each board was crafted to help them perform at their best. Sign up fo…

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Tom Goss is in the Big Leagues 1:24:02

4M ago1:24:02

1:24:02

Being a musician is tough- streaming services keep all the money, crappy diss tracks go viral on TikTok, and now AI is muscling in on the action. It's no wonder so much bad music today is being cranked out by corporations instead of singer songwriters. But, despite all these obstacles Tom Goss makes it work. Now after millions of views, his hit son…

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Philippe Malvaux: On improving Kanoa Igarashi's carve and working with Julian WIlson 1:04:22

4M ago1:04:22

1:04:22

Philippe Malvaux ( @philippemalvaux_surfcoaching ) is a former ASP judge, coach, and the team manager for Hurley and during his time has worked with and coached an incredible list of pro surfers including Kanoa Igarashi, Julian Wilson, Carissa Moore and John John Florence to name a few. In this week’s episode of Basis Surf Podcast, we delve into wh…

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Hunter Jones: How to score surf in LA to Iceland 46:38

4M ago46:38

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Surfing with icebergs in Iceland, dodging sharks at Trestles, and scoring double overhead waves at Manhattan Beach - in this episode of the Basis Podcast, pro surfer and filmmaker, Hunter Jones (@hunterjones), discusses all this and shares his experience with oxygen deprivation training with big wave legend Laird Hamilton. Sign up for our free surf…

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Nadya Ginsburg Wrestles Madonna 1:41:17

4M ago1:41:17

1:41:17

When God closes a Madonna Celebration Tour, she opens up an all new podcast with Nadya Ginsburg! Nadya Ginsburg is so well known for her satirical portrayal of pop divas like Madonna, Cher and Britney Spears that it sometimes overshadows her prowess as a comedian and performer. In the new web series Raw & Real now streaming on OutTV, Nadya gives vi…

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Plus Sized Mobility - Roy Belzer 1:21:38

4M ago1:21:38

1:21:38

For those struggling with fitness and building muscle, coaches can sometimes do more harm than good by not meeting clients where they are at. This can lead to people feeling overwhelmed, giving up on their goals and not living their best life. Let’s Grow Big Together! The podcast that tells you: Don’t just stand there, lets get to it, strike a doub…

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Adam Knox: How to channel power through technique to enhance your surfing 49:52

4M ago49:52

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Adam Knox ( @adamknox_ ) is a former pro that's the younger brother of legendary rail surfer Taylor Knox and has coached some of the best up and coming pro surfers like Caity Simmers, Kade Matson, Tia Blanco, and many more. With his expertise in kinesiology, we dive deep into technique, energy leaks, using surf skates as a tool, and how to improve …

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World’s first Drag Laureate shares joy, art, and politics of drag 52:44

4M ago52:44

52:44

A yearly "Day of Drag" and a drag mall? While many states are restricting drag, San Francisco Drag Laureate D'Arcy Drollinger is spreading the humor and "sparkle" of drag to make positive change in the world.By Eric Jansen

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Saving Mommie Dearest 1:40:10

5M ago1:40:10

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Box office poison! Critics hated the film Mommie Dearest, the film adaptation of Christina Crawford's tell all book chronicling the physical and mental abuse she suffered as the adopted daughter of Hollywood Golden Age legend Joan Crawford. But thanks to the success of Rocky Horror Picture Show and the films of John Waters, the film studios quickly…

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Duke Aipa: On radical innovations in surfboard design 42:04

5M ago42:04

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In this week’s episode, Duke Aipa (@aipasurf), son of the legendary Hawaiian Shaper Ben Aipa, joins us to share the backstory of his father’s inventions, the "Swallow tail" and "The Sting" style boards and discusses how he continues his dad’s legacy by combining elements of past and present to create innovative boards like the Dark Twinn, the Moder…

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Matt Brown Channels Bad Little Girl Energy 1:15:38

5M ago1:15:38

1:15:38

We all have days when we just want to tell authority figures, the teacher, the manager at work that you’re done with them and it’s time to go home and enjoy the rest of my life, and I could quit because of all of you. Remember the “Bad Little Girl” who had enough of Linda? Well she’s all grown up now and doing ok. Today comedian Matt Brown joins us…

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Leah Dawson: Finding the magic spots on your surfboard 55:18

5M ago55:18

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In this week’s podcast episode, join me and Leah Dawson ( @leahloves ) as we dive deep about finding the magic spots on your board to improve your style in surfing and how to fix your stance for generating more speed. Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down, video library, and newsletter 👇 Chapters 00:00 The Art of Style: Becoming One …

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How to Get into the Met Gala For Free 1:00:54

5M ago1:00:54

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Another Met Gala has come and gone. The annual charity fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute always draws the world’s attention as notable artists, entertainers and the wealthy elite parade in lavish and often ridiculous outfits. Despite not being in attendance this year, Lady Gaga managed to be the top shared celebrity …

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Getting Rid of Gym Anxiety 1:04:58

5M ago1:04:58

1:04:58

If you’re not used to going to the gym, working out can seem like you’re walking through a field of landmines. Am I doing this right? Will I hurt myself? Do I look good? They’re all going to laugh at me! And what happens If I run into the person I hooked up with last week and it didn't go so well because my Bulgarian Split Squats in bed didn’t impr…

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Dan Mann: Secrets to shaping for Kelly Slater and everyday surfers 56:07

5M ago56:07

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In this week's podcast, the shaper behind Kelly Slater’s magic boards, @dan__mann, joined me to talk about the secrets of making boards that are high performance enough for the pros but also super user friendly for the everyday surfer. Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down volume, video library and newsletter Chapters 00:00 Introduct…

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The New Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert 1:00:30

5M ago1:00:30

1:00:30

Get on the bus loser, we’re going to the Australian Outback in drag, again! It’s the 30 year anniversary of The Adventures Priscilla Queen of the Desert, the groundbreaking film that shook the world as three queens on a road trip across the Australian desert. The groundbreaking film won an Oscar for fiercest costumes ever and helped drag go mainstr…

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Ménage à How Many? - Tristan Taormino 1:05:01

6M ago1:05:01

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It’s Lesbian Visibillity week, where we take a look at some of the most wonderful women who have shaped Feast of Fun over the course of 20 years. Just like no two people are alike, the relationships we develop in our lives will also be incredibly unique. Before open relationships became more acceptable in LGBTQ+ circles, sex-positive writer Tristan…

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The Legendary Gaye Adegbalola 1:02:39

6M ago1:02:39

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It’s Lesbian Visibility week, where we take a look at some of the most wonderful women who have shaped Feast of Fun over the course of 20 years. One of my all time favorite musicians is blues singer Gaye Adegbalola. We first met Gaye back in 2005 at the Out Music Awards where she wowed the crowd with her audacious song “Big Ovaries” looking absolut…

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Wooly TV Reviews: The surfboards that blew his mind 1:04:56

6M ago1:04:56

1:04:56

@wooly_macpherson_surf_coach of Wooly TV, a surfboard reviewer and surf coach shared with us the boards that blew his mind. He dove deep into the tips on how to get better at surfing and how to find the perfect board for you. Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down volume, video library and newsletter Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:42 …

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