EP 136 | Nathan Florence Survived JAWS... and Kaiborg | Pinch My Salt

EP 136 | Nathan Florence Survived JAWS... and Kaiborg | Pinch My Salt

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July 28, 2026 · 1h 14m · Season 5 · Episode 136

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Nathan Florence discusses his experiences and challenges in big-wave surfing, including his journey to establish his own identity in the sport.

Nathan Florence joins Pinch My Salt for a full big-wave surfing conversation covering Pipeline, the Vans Pipe Masters, Teahupo’o, Tahiti, Jaws, Puerto Escondido, Shipstern Bluff, Cloudbreak, Hawaii surf culture, North Shore localism, foiling, sailing, ocean crossings, the World Surf League, Kelly Slater, Kai Lenny, John John Florence, Ivan Florence and the rise of independent surf media on YouTube. Nathan tells the story behind his legendary late drop at Teahupo’o, the wave that helped separate him from the label of “John John Florence’s brother” and launch his own career as one of the world’s most fearless big-wave surfers. He opens up about fear, wipeouts, breaking his back at Jaws, a recent injury at Puerto Escondido, rehab, hydrofoil racing and crossing Hawaiian channels with Kai Lenny. Nathan also talks about growing up in Hawaii with John John and Ivan Florence, learning Pipeline as a kid, their mother pushing them to surf, the old North Shore hierarchy, surf localism, social media changing lineup culture, winning the Pipe Masters, building his YouTube channel, the future of professional surfing and why John John isn’t doing the Championship Tour right now. Plus: Kelly…

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Host: Pinch My Salt

Guest: Nathan Florence

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Organizations: World Surf League

Places: Hawaii, North Shore, Teahupo’o, Puerto Escondido, Cloudbreak, Shipstern Bluff, Pipeline

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