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Hosted by Matthew Hayes & Darren Broadbridge · sports · EN-GB
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
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome 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.
The Insiders' Podcast is hosted by Matthew Hayes & Darren Broadbridge. The show has published 209 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Comp Special - Our wrap on Portugal & preview on Cloud 9. This could be special." (1 November 2026, 39 minutes), "It's Time For Change. Men Need To Do Better. - Trigger Warning." (15 October 2026, 38 minutes), and "Trigger Warning - This Is Real Bad!" (13 October 2026, 39 minutes).
The Insiders' Podcast publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 39 minutes across 209 episodes.
Booking probability for The Insiders' Podcast is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Insiders' Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Insiders' Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.
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Matthew Hayes & Darren Broadbridge hosts The Insiders' Podcast, a sports podcast with 209 episodes published.
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Episode #210
Episode 210 - Comp Special - Our wrap on Portugal & preview on Cloud 9. This could be special. We are back to a regular scheduled talking point. We are in full comp mode for this one. Firstly we chat about Portugal and...
Episode #209
Episode 209 - It's Time For Change. Men Need To Do Better. - Trigger Warning. We are back. Earlier this week we spoke just after Noah Klapp stepped up and posted her incredibly strong Instagram post. A few days have...
Episode #208
Episode 208 - Trigger Warning - This Is Real Bad! We planned to record a podcast and 5 minutes before Noah Klapp posted her incredibly brave and extremely vile post regarding Alan Cleland Junior, so our takes are pretty...
Episode #207
Episode 207 - How Did Darren Snap His Board? We discuss broken boards, Quiksilver Festival, WSL and more! It's been a busy few weeks and episode's have been a little slower but we are back and it's a banger! We give...
Episode #206
Episode 206 - Classic Yarn. Board Talk, Quiksilver Festival Insights & More! Doing what we do best, talking about general surf things. We speak about surfboards, in particular Firewire's and Slater Designs and what...
Episode #205
Episode 205 - Have we not learnt from our lessons? We may have got in trouble before, and we may have done it again. You'll have to listen to hear why, and if you hear it, DM us and tell us. Other than that, we bring...
Episode #204
Episode 204 - Fijian Thoughts - A Review On What Has Just Happened. Another comp done, and another pretty decent one for the WSL. Yes, the lay days in the middle are annoying but Cloudbreak pumped and finals day and the...
Episode #203
Episode 203 - Inside The Mind Of Pio Marasco. We had the privilege to sit down and chat with Pio, an icon of the surf world and a lord of the fins. Pio talks to use about the latest fin evolution, the FCS X Album...
Episode #202
Episode 202 - Is Your Favourite Surf A Bit Of A Dick? BIG EPISODE! Huge week for surfing. New Electric Acid Surfboard Test from STAB, starring Harry Bryant and some of your favourite shapers, the WSL heading to Fiji for...
Episode #201
Episode 201 - OUR FIRST LIVE EPISODE WITH THE NATIONAL CHAMPS! Live from the UK Surf & Skate Expo in June, Matt was invited to host a chat with the latest national champs, Fynn Gillespie and Belle Betteridge. Talking...
Episode #200
Episode 200 - Chargers Take Chopes. Tahiti Delivers Again. Not calling this comp of the year, as Snapper still holds that for now, but Tahiti once again delivers drama, sick waves, hell barrels and truth. Tune in to...
Episode #199
Episode 199 - What's Going On At The End Of The Road! Yes we are dropping this podcast after 2 days of competition but that's fineee. The first two days have given us a lot to talk about. Firstly - Kelly Slater is a...
Episode #198
Episode 198 - Highly Requested - You Asked, We Deliver. The surf world has been flat, literally for the last few weeks and we have been flat out in our day jobs, but we are back, giving the listeners what they need. We...
Episode #197
Episode 197 - We Are SORRY! You needed to hear this earlier. Yes, that's right, we are very sorry, this should have been edited and out before Wednesday, but Mr Editor (Matthew) was wrapped up in getting a new surfboard...
Episode #196
Episode 196 - WE ARE SOO BACK! Huge News Updates, Film Reviews & More! This is one not to miss. We had a 2 week break, the WSL are allowed a break and so are we! While we took a break, the surf world went wild. WSL...
Episode #195
Episode 195 - Dylan Graves, Laura Crane, Tim Latte, Andrew Cotton & More! This year's UK Surf & Skate Expo Line Up Is PACKED! Back again for a second year, the UK Surf & Skate Expo is set to be bigger and better than...
Episode #194
Episode 194 - SHOCK! Favourite's are falling in Brazil! The WSL circus has landed in Brazil and we are seeing some wild results. A 15 year old is in the Semi's. Medina lost his first heat, four time winner Toledo failed...
Episode #193
Episode 193 - Don't Talk To Us About Fantasy Team! El Salvador Review Wow, a longgggg event but one full of cool moments and none better than friend of the show Leo Fioravanti taking a win. Huge moment and fully...
Episode #193
<p>Episode 193 - Don't Talk To Us About Fantasy Team! El Salvador Review</p><p>Wow, a longgggg event but one full of cool moments and none better than friend of the show Leo Fioravanti taking a win. Huge moment and...
Episode #192
<p>Episode 192 - KOOK OR CORE SPECIAL - SURFING'S WORST HABITS! </p><p>Surfing has a lot of weird and wonderful habits, we are super judgemental weirdos, and this special episode is inspired by all you wonderful freaks...
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three-time World Surfing Champion, Florence Marine X
model, professional surfer, athlete, Love Island UK star
MD, Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, Chief of Interventional Gastroenterology at Mass General Brigham, Co-Director of the Center for Weight Management and Wellness, Thompson Insurance Agency with Alfa Insurance
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