STILL NOISE PODCAST

In episode 33 I have a beer with the man at the centre of the South Coast of NSW surf community, Kurt Nyholm.
Growing up on the South Coast, surfing has always been at the centre of Kurt Nyholm's life. From competing as a professional surfer to raising four boys, running two surf retail stores, and giving back to the local surf community, his life has always revolved around the ocean. In this episode, we chat about the highs and lows of life as a travelling surfer, the realities of owning two surf retail stores in an era dominated by online shopping, and his years serving as president of the Ulladulla Boardriders Club, where he helped organise what was believed to be the world's first night tag team surf competition. We also dive into some great stories from his years on the road and what he's learnt over a lifetime in the surf industry.
Crack a frosty one and dive in for a chat with Kurt Nyholm.

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In episode 32 I have a coffee with photographer and entrepreneur, Jesse Allen.
Hailing from Australia, Jesse’s journey has taken him down plenty of different paths. From trying his luck as a professional surfer in his younger years to building a career behind the lens as a photographer, his work eventually led him to living and working in Los Angeles. We chat about the many twists and turns throughout his life and career, and the creation of ViVi Coffee and Ripit Golf Grips, along with his continued involvement in both businesses today. Jesse has built a career by backing his creativity and following opportunities wherever they’ve taken him, and it was great to have a yarn with him and catch up on where he is at with it all today.
Whip yourself up a hot drink and settle in for a yarn with Jesse Allen.

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In episode 31 of catch up with professional surfer, Dion Agius.
Dion is one of the most influential free surfers of his generation, known for doing things his own way and helping redefine what modern surfing could look like. From starring in some of the most iconic surf films of the past two decades to becoming a driving force in the crossover between surfing, art and creativity, Dion has built a reputation for pushing surfing beyond competition and into culture.
We chat about his journey through surfing, the influence that 90s and early 2000s surf culture had on him, and Ritual Vision, the eyewear brand he helped create, inspired by that era. Dion has always done things differently and it was great to hear the stories behind a life lived on his own terms.
Crack a can and get familiar with one of the driving forces behind the intersection of surfing and creativity, Dion Agius.

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In episode 30 I have a yarn with mountain man, Billy Barker.
Billy grew up in Western inland Sydney and later moved to the South Coast where he pursued his love for surfing. During this time Billy found himself doing winters in the snow, a path that’s taken him all over the world chasing steep lines and backcountry powder. From being a dish pig at the Hotham pub to becoming the director of ski patrol at Hotham ski resort, Billy also owns and operates a guiding business in the Himalayas and is a backcountry guide in Antarctica, working in some of the most intense mountain environments on earth. Now a Patagonia ambassador, he still spends most of the year in the mountains. It was great to have a yarn with Billy and hear the stories from the incredible life he’s lived and continues to live.
Grab a cold can and come for a journey into the wilderness with the Alpine Connoisseur, Billy Barker

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In episode 29 I catch up with master surfboard craftsman, Kirk Bierke.
Kirk is a globally recognised surfboard shaper living with his family in Australia.
Kirk’s journey into surfing started far from the coast, growing up in landlocked Wisconsin before his family pulled up stumps and moved to California. We chat about discovering surfing, how that passion led him into shaping, and his take on board design and how it’s evolved over time. Kirk also shares stories from living in Hawaii, the influence it had on his surfing and shaping, and his move to Australia where he now calls home. We get into the ups and downs along the way, what drives him, and how he’s stayed true to his own path. We also touch on shaping boards for professional big wave surfer and son Russell Bierke who has previously been a guest on the show. 
Enjoy a cold beverage while you get to know a master of surfboard design, Kirk Bierke.

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