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 m…

TRIGGER WARNINGS 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 pursu…

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.By Surfing, MMA, BJJ, Military Stories and Conversations

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 …

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 HEREBy Surfing, MMA, BJJ, Military Stories and Conversations

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, Mor…

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 he…

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 an…

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 busi…

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 del…

Nick Tiscoe is a Brazilan Jiujitsu Black Belt under Maricio Gomes and Kevin Capel, he runs his own academy in Newquay, Cornwall North Shore Jiujitsu. Newquay is renowned for being the surfing mecca here in the UK and is an apt place for Nick to live and have his academy located. I say this as Nick was also a Professional free surfer and is still ch…

One of the most influential Martial Artists of the past two decades, John Will’s accomplishments within the industry are prolific. In the seventies and early eighties he trained extensively throughout Indonesia, Thailand, India and Japan. He was a multi-style Black Belt back when such things just did not happen. In the 80’s he founded Blitz, Austra…

Beau Bromham is talking to Adz this week. Beau is a North Devon, UK surfing performance coach that is working as part of the English Surf Team to develop young groms to smash it on the big stage of surf competition. Beau is also a Brazilian Jiujitsu Blue Belt under Yama Jiujitsu. Beau is a former British Surf Team member and competitor himself, alo…

Sidmouth UK Surfers Liam Morgan and Will Foster run a mindfulness podcast called The Mindful Surfer Podcast. In the podcast Adz, Liam and Will approach the subjects of surfing mindfulness, getting stoked of rubbish waves, line-up vibes, equipment and some other weird and wonderful tangents. Let those eardrums get massaged and soothed by some bumbli…

Tom Barlow is on the podcast with Adz this week. They delve into subjects of BJJ Academy business, commentating, jiujitsu styles and a host of other random stuff. Tom Barlow has been active in the UK BJJ scene and the international competitive jiu jitsu circuit for more than a decade. He received his black belt in 2011 from Braulio Estima, and has …

Pete Maguire is a fascinating character, he has spent a lifetime surfing with some of surfings most iconic surfers, practicing Brazilian Jiujitsu with Rickson Gracie and becoming a black belt in BJJ through Rickson. Pete has written some very thought provoking books such as Law and War, Facing Death in Cambodia, Thai Stick – Surfers, Scammers and t…

Luke Hardacre is part of the OMBE Team, he works behind the scenes as a surf coach and is the host of the OMBE Podcast, In-Depth. Adz and Luke talk surf technique, line-ups, Adz rubbish surfing and much much more.................By Surfing, MMA, BJJ, Military Stories and Conversations

Craig Hanaumi is a Brazilian Jiujitsu brown belt under Rener and Ryron Gracie, a Bellevue Police Officer, and a life long skateboarder. The work he does for his community may be a unique approach but I believe he does one of the best jobs of humanising the United States Police Force and outreach to remind people that officers are people too and on …

Marty Wilkin is a former Royal Marine, he has seen action in Northern Ireland, the Falkland Islands and Afghanistan. This is his story of the Falklands War. In the spring of 1982, thousands of British forces travelled to the remote, bleak Falkland Islands off the east coast of South America in response to an invasion by Argentine forces. Carried by…

Darren Yeoman is a Brazilian Jiujitsu Black Belt and owner of Fightworx Martial Arts Academy in Torquay UK. Darren has nearly 24 years in martial arts experience. In the podcast Adz and Darren chat about Jiujitsu politics, setting up Jiujitsu gyms, a fighters mindset and the philosophy behind it. Fightworx Martial Arts Academy link HERE Surfers Lif…

Steve Gwenin was senior manager of a mid-sized business, he found his surf time compromised and grew frustrated by work, family commitments and by himself! Steve realised he was no longer being who he wanted to be. He stepped away from his role and company to re-shape his life and dedicate more of his time to surfing, and to his family. Questions f…

Welcome back to Part 2 with Dan Thornton. Adz and Dan talk more military stories, surfing and how Dan got into Brazilian Jiujitsu and Cyber Security. Dans Cyber Security Business Goldphish, Link HERE OMBE Surf Programs click the link HERE (10% discount code in the podcast)By Surfing, MMA, BJJ, Military Stories and Conversations

Dan Thornton is no ordinary human being, he has had an extraordinary life, growing up In South Africa and traveling the world surfing. He is also a former Royal Marine Commando Officer, with operational experience in Afghanistan and Iraq. A Veteran of Maritime and Oil Security, a true soldier of fortune. He now lives in SA in Cape St Francis with h…

Zoe Smith is an English Adaptive Surfer on the English Surf team. Adz and Zoe talk about how Zoe became a below the knee amputee and how she over came her adversities to become a surfer. Adz and Zoe also talk about the Adaptive Surf competitions and the community surrounding the comps. OMBE Surf Programs click the link HERE (10% discount code in th…

Caroline Walsh is a former US Coast Guardsman/woman, she served with the CIA as a intelligence analyst and Officer, a life long surfer who has had her ups and downs in her life. Caroline has also published a book called "Fairly Smooth Operator : My Life Occasionally at the Tip of the Spear" Now currently working at the University of San Diego with …

Joanna Ziobronowicz is a Rodger Gracie Black Belt. In this conversation we talk about women empowerment, discrimination and highs and lows of changing career paths, as well as Jiujitsu and coaching. Enjoy.By Surfing, MMA, BJJ, Military Stories and Conversations

Luke Egan is one of Australia’s greatest surfers who was on the Association of Surfing Professionals tour (Now WSL Championship Tour) for 22 years, winning 4 world tour events, finishing runner up twice and finished in the top 5 ASP rankings on 5 occasions. Away from the sport he had an extensive career at Billabong while also transitioned into hig…

Emile Ghessen is British conflict documentary journalist and reporter. He joined the Royal Marine Commandos as a young man and saw action in Afghanistan and Iraq. He also worked as a recruit instructor and travelled the world on various military exercises. Now he is an expert film maker and journalist, embedding himself into hot zones of irregular …

Eric Davies is a man who has followed his dreams and passions. Started surfing in the late 1960s, traveling Europe and Africa in the early days of surfing, searching for perfect points and beaches to ride waves. He also become a sponsored Skier for the Ski brand Salomon and ended up working for them for nearly 40 years. Talking to Eric, you find a …

Stuart Cooper is a Jiu Jitsu Black Belt and a World renowned videographer who runs his own YouTube Channel Stuart Cooper Films. He travelled the World living the Jiu Jitsu lifestyle for 10 plus years before settling down in Vancouver, Canada where he now has his own Jiu Jitsu team called SCJJ. During his travels Stuart had the chance to meet and tr…

Tom Hewitt MBE is the Founder and Director of Surfers Not Street Children.. Surfers Not Street Children is a world renowned organisation that empowers street children and children at risk in South Africa and Mozambique through the power of Surfing. Tom is an outstanding character, he is passionate and his devotion to his charity, his family and sur…

Anthony Laye is a UK native living his best life on the Gold Coast in Australia. In this podcast Ant and Adz talk about how Ant has become a renowned Mentalist & Magician, Keynote Speaker and Presenter of one of the best beginner and intermediate surfing programs on the market, OMBE 12 Week Surf Program. Enjoy and have a very Merry Christmas, and a…

Ben Rueth is a former sponsored surfer, Royal Marines Commando Veteran and owner of his own Jiujitsu Academy in North Devon, United Kingdom. Adz and Ben talk about how surfing in Hawaii sparked Bens passion and addiction for training Jiujitsu, after a series of events Ben decided to join the Royal Marines Commandos. He tells how he became medically…

Scott Rannochan competed at the highest level of surfing, making it to the World Qualifying series in the late 90s early 00s, competing and training with the likes of Joel Parkinson. After competing as the high end professional surfer he found his calling in surf coaching, which is where we find him now. Scott is a charismatic, enthusiastic and ver…

(Edit error, Clayton is a South African native, not an Aussie as I stated in the intro !) This weeks podcast is with surf coach, surfboard shaper, and former World Qualifier Series surfer and owner of OMBE Surf, Clayton Nienaber. Adz and Clayton talk about shaping surfboards, board design, how to surf on rail, how Clayton came into surf coaching. A…

Crest Podcast and Pagans Boys Crossover Edition : TGSP has been huge fans of the Crest Podcast since it's debut moment, so I simply had to do a crossover episode. And why not make it a triple? Also joining TGSP and Crest, for this fetish of surfing talk are the 'Pagans', Pat Langdon-Dark, Callum Thomas and Logan Nicol. In this three-way surfing ext…

Jordan Desborough is a Royal Marine Commando, but before he achieved one of his life goals, he was a Professional MMA fighter. He fought in the UKs biggest promotion, Cage Warriors and also fought for the Bantamweight Title. In the podcast Jordan talks about the wild west days of the early UK MMA scene, and why he left a professional career as a MM…

Coming to you from Guam, Micronesia and a US territory between the Philippines and Hawaii. Adz talks about Guam, its surf breaks and locals. A little about the WSL Finals (more in depth conversation to come) and the recent English Nationals results. Northcore Link HERE (Promotion code for 15% off in podcast !) Braw Surf online store Link HERE (20% …

Rus McDonagh is a vanlifer, Vloger, Coffee Company owner and a Podcast host. Rus is a very unique guy, after serving in the Royal Marines, then being employed as a soldier of fortune on the Close Protection Circuit, he decided to leave war fighting behind and start a Coffee Company. Not only that, he also decided to sell his house and travel the wo…

Martin Pollock is an Army Veteran and Ambassador of Operation Surf. Martin suffered the loss of 3 limbs after an IED strike in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Martin tells the story of how he found surfing and how the lifestyle, culture and ocean have helped him through a harrowing time. Find Martin on Instagram under @1limbsurfer Also check his You…

Micah Nickens is the Marketing Director for Global surf brand Dakine. He is a humble Hawaiian, a family man, and an amazing surfer. Micah was one of the innovators or aerial surfing in the 90s and early 00s and has influenced a generation. He is also an Uncle in his local community and coaches the likes of current WSL Women's World No 1 and Olympic…

We are back ! On this weeks podcast we have some jaw dropping stories from Afghanistan, Adz nearly cries and John tells a story involving him nearly shooting a group of Afghan National Army Soldiers up close and personal ! Northcore Link HERE (Promotion code for 15% off in podcast !) Braw Surf online store Link HERE (20% code in the podcast.)…

Tomo was the first podcast Adz ever did, full of Afghanistan and Iraq war stories, here are two war Vets taking about nearly a decade of fighting. Northcore Link HERE (Promotion code for 15% off in podcast !) Braw Surf online store Link HERE (20% code in the podcast.) Also check him out on Facebook under John Thompson or IG under @teachcoachmentoru…

The podcast will return with more enthralling and iconic conversations from the surfing, military and martial arts communities mid July. Thank you for the support and stay frosty. Peace out ! Braw Surf online store Link HERE (20% code in the podcast.) To receive 10% off the Wave Ki Program use the promotion code in the podcast episode. Wave Ki Link…

Phil Bridges is the wetsuit designer for Dakine, Tiki Surf Company as well as creative director for Torq Surfboards. In the podcast we discussed wetsuit design, materials and what makes a good brand ! To receive 10% off the Wave Ki Program use the promotion code in the podcast episode. Wave Ki Link HERE Northcore Link HERE (Promotion code for 15% o…

Dan and John both work for GreenOverhead, a company that thrives on selling top class surf brands such as Sharpe Eye and Pyzel Surfboards. Adz, Dan and John discuss what how to buy a surfboard and advice on the does and donts of social media influence. For more information on Greenover Sports, click HERE. Green Overhead Link HERE To receive 10% off…

Andy Cotton is the UKs most high profile Big Wave Surfer. Having recently returning to Saltrock as a brand ambassador, Adz and Cotty have a conversation in Saltrock HQ about his 2020/2021 winter at Nazare in Portugal. To receive 10% off the Wave Ki Program use the promotion code in the podcast episode. Wave Ki Link HERE Northcore Link HERE (Promoti…

Ross Thompson is one of the Founders of British surf clothing brand Saltrock. Born in Zimbabwe and raised in South Africa. Ross tells the story of how two brothers from South Africa travel the world and end up starting one of the UKs most iconic surfing clothing brands. Ross also tells why they left Saltrock to start a new business venture Threadfi…

Tom Johnson is a former Professional Rugby Union player. Whilst at Exeter Chiefs he helped win 2 Aviva Premiership Titles and played for his country. Now the proud founder of Number 6 Coaching, Tom along with his wife Jess run a successful bespoke fitness gym and wellness company. In the first half of the podcast Tom and Adz discuss Tom’s rugby car…

Beau Young grew up with one of surfings most famous and icons as a father, the great Nat Young. Beau and his siblings were all riding waves long before they could actually swim. Surfing as much as humanly possible as a kid was definitely a way of life, before and after school, always ringing wet was just norm. Following in his father’s footsteps, B…