The Insiders' Podcast
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.
- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 48 minutes
- Episodes
- 155
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
We Answer What You Asked + The Last WSL Talk This Year (Maybe)
Episode 115 - We Answer What You Asked + The Last WSL Talk This Year (Maybe)
This will be the last dedicated WSL podcast from us this year. With guest's lined up for the coming months, free surfing is…
You Heard It Here First! Our Predictions For the WSL Finals Day.
Episode 114 - You Heard It Here First! Our Predictions For the WSL Finals Day.
Likely to run on Friday, looking at Surfline, we are heading back to Lower Trestles for the WSL Final's Day.
Love it or h…
The Most Unique Review Of The Cloudbreak Event EVER!
Episode 113 - The Most Unique Review Of The Cloudbreak Event EVER!
Yes, other podcasts will be breaking down the WSL event at Cloudbreak in detail, so do we, but we focus on the important parts.
Scor…
Reviewing The Olympics, STAB & New Products. This is packed!
Episode 112 - Reviewing The Olympics, STAB & New Products. This is packed!
A lot has been happening in the surf world over the last week or two, and who are we to turn down the chance of chatting abo…
BIG NEWS! BIG GUEST! What is coming up that you can't miss!
Episode 111 - BIG NEWS! BIG GUEST! What is coming up that you can't miss!
He is back! Mr Kale Brock is back with us on the Insiders!
As always chatting with Kale about all things surfing is fun and a…
Olympic Hype Is Here! Mid Comp Update And Insights
Episode 110 - Olympic Hype Is Here! Mid Comp Update And Insights.
Are the WSL laughing and crying at the same time? It's a funny old game, but we are stoked that we got to see the true face of Teahupo…
Two Guest, One Trip Of A Lifetime + Insider's 2025 Boat Trip?
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 Review A Surf Horror Film + Olympic's Breakdown
Episode 108 - We Review A Surf Horror Film + Olympics' Breakdown
Famously Matt does not watch any horror or thriller films, until the last week. Watching Kerby Brown's Facing Monsters, he quickly real…
What's the weirdest surf habit you know?
Episode 107 - What's the weirdest surf habit you know?
This is one of those classic episodes. Random yarns, what we have been watching, some old and some new along with discussions on surfers and how …
We're Not Angry, Just Disappointed
Episode 106 - We're Not Angry, Just Disappointed
Listen in to this episode where we discuss the latest in the surf world.
Mainly focusing on STAB's recent air wave comp, STAB High along with featurin…
UNBEATABLE GIVEAWAY + Reviews On What To Watch!
Episode 105 - UNBEATABLE GIVEAWAY + Reviews On What To Watch!
We are here for you! Thank you to the legends at DB Journey we have been give the chance to giveaway some world class product. An amazing …
Point Break Perfection - El Salvador Recap & Live Final Commentary.
Episode 104 - Point Break Perfection - El Salvador Recap & Live Final Commentary.
A few people out there questioned why Punta Rocka finds itself on the WSL schedule, especially after J Bay got cut, b…
Jam Packed Poddy! Chopes, Stab, El Salvador & More - Not To Be Missed!
Episode 103 - Jam Packed Poddy! Chopes, Stab, El Salvador & More - Not To Be Missed!
A bumper episode for you this time around!
To run though, we chat about Stab’s “How Surfers Get Paid” last two epis…
Waves Of Wonder! Listen in for a must see surf series.
Episode 102 - Waves Of Wonder! Listen in for a must see surf series.
It has never been questioned, the better the wave you have on offer the better the spectacle to watch and absorb.
This has been ma…
Sunset Surfs, Snapper Sizzles & Surfing Surprises.
Episode 101 - Sunset Surfs, Snapper Sizzles & Surfing Surprises.
We are back again. Sorry for the delay on this one, but its worth the wait.
We have both been scoring some epic conditions lately and …
It's Episode 100, Of Course We Had A Special Guest!
Episode 100 - It's Episode 100, Of Course We Had A Special Guest!
100 Episodes of The Insiders! Firstly thank to all the listeners and fans!
In this episode we chat with a VERY special guest. We chat …
What happens when an Irish man and Tom Curren walk into a pub? SPECIAL GUEST!
Episode 99 - What happens when an Irish man and Tom Curren walk into a pub? SPECIAL GUEST!
Joining us from the Emerald Isle, Gearoid Mcdaid chats with us. Covering topics from his surfing influences, …
Brazilian Blow Ups At Bells - The Insiders Take.
Episode 98 - Brazilian Blow Ups At Bells - The Insiders Take.
Bells is always one of the most entertaining stops on tour. As the WSL team say constantly, it's the longest run surf competition and ever…
The Truth Behind Wetsuits! Special Guest Episode.
Episode 97 - The Truth Behind Wetsuits! Special Guest Episode.
I first heard of Gabe Davies back in 2000 when I started at Quiksilver, and these English clients of mine kept dropping his name.
We sur…
Core Episode. New Boards, New Wetsuits, New Stoke!
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 …