The Insiders' Podcast
Matthew Hayes & Darren Broadbridge
Welcome to The Insiders. Join Darren Broadbridge and Matt Hayes in 'The Insiders,' a podcast that takes a candid look at the world of surfing. With their years of experience in the industry, Darren and Matt provide insider knowledge and expertise on everything from foam, liters, fin setups, shapes, and more. They've seen the industry from the inside and continue to watch it from the outside, sharing their perspectives on surfing's relentless sport, passion, fashion, art form, waste of time, life wasting, joy-giving, core-charging activity. Tune in for their best tips and tricks to help stoke your fire and keep the passion alive. With 'The Insiders,' you'll get an exclusive look at the world of surfing from a couple of frothers who won't let the fire go out!
About us: Darren unpacked trucks for Quiksilver in the heyday then moved to the dream: Managing a surfboard factory with a motley crew of the worlds best shapers. Then seeing the surf tourism industry booming he jumped ship: Just intime for the Pandemic, proving to himselfonce again, you just can't see into the future Somewhere in the last ten years while he was doing his best to sell surfboards for Euroglass to the biggest mover of fibreglass in Europe, Boardshop. Matt picked up the phone. Matt has sold more surfboards than you have had hot dinners (Self-diagnoses surf nerd and board freak). We talked foam. Litres. Fin Setups. Shapes. Futures. FCS. FCS2. Fixed. Finless. Boardless. Aimless. The full circle. And we still are talking this: We stopped working together: But we never stopping talking surf together.
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Core Episode. New Boards, New Wetsuits, New Stoke!
The Insiders' Podcast
03/26/24 • 39 min
Episode 96 - Core Episode. New Boards, New Wetsuits, New Stoke!
This is one of those throw back classic episodes. The surf world was a little sleepy on mainstream news this week but that means we can chat about the core values we have.
From new boards, to new wax, wetsuits from the amazing Simpel, ear plugs and more! We have been surfing a lot and learning every time, which allows us to share that with you!
We do also give a break down on some great surf clips to watch and what to avoid too!
Lastly, we give some Bells predictions as the WSL returns to the land down under!
Tune in, share and enjoy!
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WSL News or Steph Gilmore News, What's Bigger?
The Insiders' Podcast
03/20/24 • 39 min
Episode 95 - WSL News or Steph Gilmore News, What's Bigger?
Luckily for you loyal listeners, you do not need to pick, we bring you a wrap up of the latest WSL stop at Portugal, where Griff and Joanne finished on top of the pack.
Along with this, we bring you news on Steph Gilmore and the new sticker that will be on the nose of her boards in the nest stage of her illustrious career ANDDDD if this isn't enough, we break down the epic swell that saw the worlds best free surfers go on a strike mission to Cloudbreak.
With this, we chat about boards, wetsuits and our surfing fun in general too!
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What Surf Edits You Need To Watch Right Now.
The Insiders' Podcast
03/12/24 • 37 min
Episode 94 - What Surf Edits You Need To Watch Right Now.
This is a classic, back to the roots episode. Both Darren and Matt have been blessed with a solid run of swell, so we talk surfs, boards we are using, what wetsuits we love and what surf clips we are watching to get amped to surf.
Harry Byrant's Motel Hell is a mind blower & Album Surf's latest short edit, called Currents, has Matt struggling to explain just how good the surfing and filming is!
Listen through the episode for a new, super fun segment and please follow us, subscribe and enjoy!
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The Sun Has Set On The Hawaiian Leg - Here Is Our Wrap
The Insiders' Podcast
02/29/24 • 67 min
Episode 93 - The Sun Has Set On The Hawaiian Leg - Here Is Our Wrap
We have to confess, the WSL Hawaiian leg went better than we thought! Drama, drop outs, pull ins and solid waves!
Sunset didn't disappoint either. We commentate another heat, this time a women's heat, and then give our full breakdown on the event!
Have a good listen to this one. We pick apart our top parts of the Sunset event, our let downs and surprises too!
Tune in, share and enjoy!
Don't forget to check out Simple Wetsuits too!
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Episode 46 - Pipeline Is Back... Who Cares?
The Insiders' Podcast
01/30/23 • 54 min
Episode 46 - Pipeline Is Back... Who Cares?
Well in fact, we do, a little. Join us as we discuss the return of the WSL for the 2023 season and the event at Pipeline.
We make our dark horse picks and who we are choosing for Surfival too!
Also, we state the surfers who we are "supporting" for the 2023 season!
Along with this, we speak on some mad new WSL rules, like forcing the surfers to wear Apple watches! Let us know your thoughts on this.
Lastly, stay for some news on a new surfboard under Matt's feet and our Do's & Dont's.
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Episode 45 - The Eddie Went & Da Hui Demolition.
The Insiders' Podcast
01/26/23 • 56 min
Episode 45 - The Eddie Went & Da Hui Demolition.
Hawaii is giving us our fix for surf action right now. Darren has been sending it in France but then tuning into surfers going HAM at Waimea Bay.
They saying is "The Bay Calls The Day" and boy did they day get called. It was 20ft at a minimum and sets built all day.
Action was a plently, hear Darren And Matt pick out there best bits of the action.
Along with this, the Da Hui Shoot out was wild and winner annouced after the news Kala Grace is making a strong recovery.
Check out our breakdown, download and subscride to our podcast.
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Episode 37 - Let's Talk New Surfboards
The Insiders' Podcast
12/15/22 • 41 min
Episode 37 - Let's Talk New Surfboards
Every surfer knows the feeling of getting a new surfboard, and how that is something hard to beat... well this week, both Insider's, Darren & Matt have picked up new sticks.
Listen to the podcast to hear what we have managed to get under our feet and our thoughts on them!
Along with this, we talk the up coming Pipe Masters presented by Vans, we predict the final heats for the mens and womens and pick winners too!
Lastly, check out this week's Do's & Dont's for some shaman like insights into living your life!
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Episode 36 - The Aussie Battler Comes Good & JJF Wins Again
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12/08/22 • 48 min
Episode 36 - The Aussie Battler Comes Good & JJF Wins Again
Competition returns to Hawaii and once again JJF finds himself on the top of the tree, but was his win over powered by Sophie Mcculloch's cluth performance to win the event and clinch a spot on the WSL CT next year?
We also chat our first thoughts on the other new qualifiers for next year.
Finished with some strong tips and tricks in the Do's & Dont's section!
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Episode 35 - A 51 Year Old Man Charging La Nord.
The Insiders' Podcast
11/30/22 • 48 min
Episode 35 - A 51-Year-Old Man Charging La Nord.
We are back again, this time we talk surfing but also Football and even the English Monastery!
Hear all about the upcoming WSL Challenger Series Event in Hawaii, see if you agree with our picks to win and qualify too.
We also discuss Red Bull's new No Contest Episode which are fantastic!
Last but not least, Darren talks about his time competing in the La Nord Challange this weekend which is mad!
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Two Guest, One Trip Of A Lifetime + Insider's 2025 Boat Trip?
The Insiders' Podcast
07/25/24 • 68 min
Episode 109 - Two Guest, One Trip Of A Lifetime + Insider's 2025 Boat Trip?
After weeks of heavy jealousy, we decided to get the low down on a Renegade Surf boat trip taken by two of our closest mates!
We are joined by Mr Jonathan Weaver and Mr Bram Defoort to hear all about the 10 day trip they recent embarked on.
This conversation has now inspired us to explore the idea of a 2025 Boat Trip for Insider's. Would you be keen?
Also with the boat chat, we talk surfing around Europe, world issues and more!
Join us for one the best, most fun episodes we have released!
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Insiders' Podcast have?
The Insiders' Podcast currently has 120 episodes available.
What topics does The Insiders' Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Surf, Surfing, Lifestyle, Podcasts, Sport, Sports and Health.
What is the most popular episode on The Insiders' Podcast?
The episode title 'We Answer What You Asked + The Last WSL Talk This Year (Maybe)' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Insiders' Podcast?
The average episode length on The Insiders' Podcast is 50 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Insiders' Podcast released?
Episodes of The Insiders' Podcast are typically released every 7 days, 1 hour.
When was the first episode of The Insiders' Podcast?
The first episode of The Insiders' Podcast was released on Jan 22, 2022.
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