My love affair with waves began as a fourteen-year-old boy on the rugged swell sucking beaches of Western Australia. I was so pumped full of adrenaline after my first surf that I could not sleep. In this moment, I realised that ocean life was for me. The only snag in my plan was that I lived on the South Coast of England (nowhere near any world class waves) and was particularly good at another sport; rugby. Good enough to be picked up by Saracens RFC. That’s when things got a little dark - I broke my leg and dislocated my ankle in a pre-season warm-up game and that was that - professional rugb ..read more

If you said the name of today's guest to anyone who bodyboards you will instantly make that person think of sick gravel wedges and hammering aerial manoeuvres off lips thicker than the tyres on the tractors that rake the golden sands that our guest calls home. He's a free surfer with his own custom board and a huge social media following thanks to the POVs he captures from inside the barrel, one of which recently set the Internet alight AGAIN. and his acrobatic antics at a wave that sends bodyboarders delirious with dangerous overloads of froth whenever you mention it. He is a film producer, c ..read more

Welcome to Waxing On Series 3, I am stoked and privileged to be joined by the mega frother Seb Leathlean, this is a little about the man who has joined the Slab Bodyboarding Team. Seb is going to be sent out into the Bodyboarding world to gather the stories of bodyboarders far and wide. Welcome Dude! Vehemence Bodyboards – pioneers of aquatic rebellion. Unveiling their latest lineup: the Cerberus, Serpent, Versastyle, and Merchant. Crafted for those who stay true to the thrill of the surf. Ride the rebellion, embrace the passion. Order your board now at www.vehemenceco.com. Vehemence Bodyboard ..read more

Welcome another episode of The Slab Bodyboarding Podcast. I'm your host Chris Nyce, and today we have a truly special guest with us – the founder and inventor of Iron Skinn, John Sundnes. Get ready to explore the fascinating realm of anti-shark bite body armor, as we discuss the inspiration, product research, and exciting new developments in the world of Iron Skinn. Stay tuned for a fascinating episode! Check out their awesome range of products below. https://www.ironskinn.com Introducing Surfshark VPN - the best way to protect your online privacy and security. With Surfshark VPN, you can brow ..read more

Have you heard of Txomin Lopez, if not why not? In February 2023 Txomin just about broke the bodyboarding internet with an absolute screamer of a wave from Mullahgmore in Ireland. I recently caught up with the man to find out a little bit more about him and to chat about that emerald dream that had the bodyboard world buzzing.  Introducing Surfshark VPN - the best way to protect your online privacy and security. With Surfshark VPN, you can browse the internet anonymously and safely, without the fear of being tracked or monitored by third parties. But what is a VPN? Simply put, a VPN is a ..read more

Welcome to the Slab Bodyboarding Podcast, where we bring you the latest news, insights, and stories from the world of bodyboarding. In this episode, we have a very special treat for you as Aaron Withers, Alan Horsefield, and Myself come together to chat about the top ten reasons why we love bodyboarding. From the adrenaline rush of riding the perfect wave to the camaraderie that comes with being part of the bodyboarding community, we'll be covering it all. So sit back, relax, and join us as we dive deep into the reasons why we can't get enough of this incredible sport. Introducing Surfshark VP ..read more

Welcome back to another episode of the slab bodyboarding podcast, thank you so much for tuning in and don’t forget to check out my previous episodes. There are some pretty cool conversations in there. In this episode I catch up with Maxime Costillo, Maxime has just started his ‘Restart’ Movie Premiere tour which spans the west coast of France, through Spain and onto Portugal. This chat was recorded during Maxime’s 6 hour drive down the west coast of France so please excuse some minor audio issues. Introducing Surfshark VPN - the best way to protect your online privacy and security. With Surfsh ..read more

Hello and welcome to the Slab Bodyboarding Podcast! Today we have a very special guest with us, Glenn Policare. Glenn is a well-respected vintage bodyboard collector and a valuable contributor to the Vintage Bodyboard Collector page on Facebook. With his extensive knowledge and passion for the sport, Glenn has built an impressive collection of vintage bodyboards that are not only a testament to the evolution of bodyboarding but also a window into the past. In this episode, we'll be talking to Glenn about his life in Saipan, crazy bodyboard collections and his wonderful stack. Let's dive into t ..read more

Welcome back to another episode of the Slab Bodyboarding Podcast, I really hope that you’re enjoying the content. Please feel free to sling any feedback my way.  In this installment I chat to Kaylah Pisani, now I have to extend a massive apology to Kaylah, because this episode was recorded in May 2022 after the Jeff Wilcox, Boxfest and the Women’s Pipeline Championship, but thanks to a corrupted hard drive I thought I’d lost the recording. Fortunately I stumbled across the file hidden up in a cloud I didn’t even know that I had.  So without any further a due, here is my chat with New ..read more

Welcome back to another installment in the Waxing On Series, Al and I are joined by a surprise guest, we chat Pipeline, biscuit tins and Box Fest. Introducing Surfshark VPN - the best way to protect your online privacy and security. With Surfshark VPN, you can browse the internet anonymously and safely, without the fear of being tracked or monitored by third parties. But what is a VPN? Simply put, a VPN is a virtual private network that allows you to securely access the internet by routing your online traffic through a private server. This ensures that your online activities remain private and ..read more