The Grumpy Surfer Podcast

Emile Ghessen - Conflict Documentary Maker

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 conflict and warfare. His film making travels have taken him to Iraq, Syria, Ukraine and Armenia to cover conflict on the front lines and understand those who fight in these wars.

Emile and Adz discuss Emiles new documentary 45 Days, how he got in to documentary film making, also a few tales of days gone by.

Enjoy !

 

Emiles Website link HERE

45 Days Documentary link HERE

Emiles YouTube Channel HERE

Dont Argue With Stupid People Podcast link HERE

Eric Davies

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 humbleness only found by few humans that have done the things he has done and achieved.

Now 70 years old, Eric recalls some amazing stories, past and present. Eric is a true inspiration.

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Erics Youtube Channel Link HERE

Jack Bessent short Version HERE

Stuart Cooper

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 train with the very best Jiu Jitsu athletes on the planet. He travelled to over 15 countries consuming as much knowledge as possible. Stuart was a semi finalist in the Boa Super 8 tournament in Melbourne, Australia and has competed in some big Super fights on the English promotion Grapplefest.

Stuart has also coached at 2 of the biggest MMA gyms in the world. He taught at Evolve MMA in Singapore in 2016 and then became the head Jiu Jitsu coach of the World famous Tiger Muay Thai in 2017 where he had the chance to work with many famous UFC Athletes such as Valentina Shevchenko, Petr Yan, Alex Volkanovski, Mairbek Taisumov, Timothy Nastyuken and Dan Hooker. 

 

Adz and Stuart talk all things Jiujitsu, lifestyle and ADCC, where he gained his fame from videoing and creating film edits of the worlds best Jiujitsu practitioners.

 

Stuart Cooper Films Youtube channel link HERE

Instagram link HERE

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Surfers Not Street Children - Tom Hewitt MBE

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 surfing is a credit to him.

It was a privilege to talk to Tom and I feel very humble to have shared a surf or two with him and a this podcast.

 

Surfers Not Street Children Link HERE

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OMBE Presenter - Anthony Laye

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 Happy New Year.  TGSP will be back on the 3rd January 2022

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Ben Rueth

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 discharged and how he turned an injury into a business through opening his own Jiujitsu Academy, Yama Jiujitsu.

Ben is a truly an inspirational character and someone I am proud to call a friend, his dedication and drive for his passions and loves should inspire others to follow their dreams.

 

YAMA Jiujitsu Link HERE

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Scott Rannochan

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 very funny guy, this was one of my favourite podcasts to record

 

Enjoy

 

My Surf Lessons, Scotts Online Tutorials, Link HERE

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OMBE Surf - Clayton Nienaber

(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. Also Adz and Clayton talk biomechanical movement translations that tap into a wave’s energy, turning using centrifugal force, they also have a discussion on riding single fins and twin fins. 

 

These are but a few of the conversations that are packing into this in-depth surf technique episode.

 

Enjoy

 

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Crest Podcast & Pagan Boys Collaboration

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 extravaganza, the Crest Podcast, TGSP and Pagans embark on a review of the 2021 international pro surfing season, followed by a pertinent discussion about what an up-and-coming surfer from the British Isles might need to do if they want to get to the next stage.

Given the Pagans are there or thereabouts themselves in the competitive world, and the Crest guys Tom and Rhino have a close bond with the Porthcawl locals (being a local themselves) makes a compelling and humorous episode.

Enjoy Grumpians

 

Produced by James Dodd & Adz Lison

Artwork by GS Design Co & Russ Taylor

Music Copyright James Dodd 2021

 

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Jordan Desborough

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 MMA fighter and joined the Royal Marines.

 

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