Kelly Slater Lives With Unbearable Pain - Wild Ride

[@tobinbh3940]

Kelly is such a genuinely nice guy..he has been the best representative for surfing g and a huge inspiration to so many...truly the GOAT!!! Forever the champ!!!

[@davislee1808]

What a life this guy has had. He played it smart his whole career and didn’t get in his own way, stayed humble and lived the dream.

[@Uthu777]

So True.....Admirables

[@samthiff1]

he's the goat for a reason!! amazing

[@Steve-hs5le]

Kellys the Man and Goat. Years ago when my son was a Grom. We went to the Hurley Pro at Lowers Kelly won. But as he was heading out for the final heat he gave my son his wax. My son still has that Wax smells like root beer.

[@nectarkundalini]

Arguably one of the best athletes ever. A genius of his craft, what’s great guy.

[@Chilly_Chaz]

I don’t even think it’s arguable!

[@docskate4312]

Sentence 1 - not at all. Sentence 2 - 100%

[@oakwilson]

@@docskate4312statistically he's won more championships than almost any athlete ever. also has been a competing professional (and winning) in his sport for over 30 years... regardless of what you define as an athlete he is inarguably one of the GOAT's

[@mattburnett4185]

+ He's definitely the posterboy for the bald community

[@datapusher-]

@@docskate4312 = out of touch 🤡

[@juliawcj111]

Loved the interview, Kelly Slater is an icon. I live in Haleiwa, North Shore on Oahu for 35 years, the surfing community is a family like no other.

[@masterpropper2485]

Tell that to all the surfers acting like idiots once they're in the water...

[@johnscatcherd9928]

That's why we have the Hui lol. It's our outdoor classroom. 😊

[@Jess-ik7le]

The smile on steveos face the entire time 😊

[@ghostfrieza2904]

It's because Kelly showed steve-o his tiny weener before the podcast started 😊❤

[@SacredTubes]

Yeah I was wondering if his teeth/gums ever dry out. 😂

[@andysurfer318]

Where is the video?

[@andrewSUN17]

Kelly, beyond being an iconic surfer, is one of those guys that has stories for days and such a kind unassuming demeanor. That ever smile on your face Steve gives away just how nice it is to hang w him and share the stories.

[@buzzmorales4339]

Kelly Slater has Always been been my favorite surfer, even though I am 10 years his senior. He always motivates me to be the best Surfer, skater or Snowboarder I can! God Bless you all and him! 👍🏄🏽‍♂️🛹🏂🏍️✝️

[@is-ness]

Jesus loves you being better than the next guy at movement. 😂✝️

[@RobertGreedy]

Kelly at jbay attacking the lip was always a part of my amping before I surfed.

[@RobertGreedy]

My name is skip.fyi

[@davidharris4030]

If you are a skater or surfer from back in the day. Kelly Slater is like a GOD! I am 59 years old and my grandparents had a condo in Cocoa Beach years ago. Him coming from that area made him even more so of a true rockstar! You rule Kelly!! I kinda like you Steve-0!!!!!LOL!!!!!

[@nettwench]

He's made us East coasters proud!

[@mattgurin6168]

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[@nettwench]

He has a cat-like agility that no one else has. His intellect and instinct are huge factors in how he competes, he has total mastery of every skill required to be the best. Consistency is also part of his success. GOAT!!!

[@slashtrio]

Slater is a classy guy. Good sport, top level athlete, and obviously a thoughtful and intelligent guy.

[@nickcds3419]

Kelly is the goat. What a legend man. I could watch him surf for hours

[@spicoledude]

Such a sick interview. Two legends reminiscing about the golden days. Haha you guys drew the path for many. I gotta watch the how surfing changes depression with steveo.

[@ericsanchez2952]

The Jimmy Buffett story was amazing, what an awesome gift to be able to give to a loved one. Love you both, this was the best.

[@michaelcollins7589]

The smile on Steveos face throughout is priceless 😂 this interview is gold!

[@TheDruzza]

Stevo can’t smile properly with those teeth haha 😂

[@TTVSavageRapper7]

🤣🤣

[@fronts3165]

Great story about the shark encounter at J-Bay. I was watching the stream live. Those 5 seconds where Mick disappeared behind the swell was terrifying. I was thinking we might see Jaws in real time.

[@CriticalMass-yu1ec]

That was a freaking awesome interview. 🏄‍♂️ Thanks for sharing it with us

[@davidfife-nm7uy]

It’s great that Kelly speaks nicely about other companies and their wave pools as opposed to most business people who won’t give competitors the time of day. Nice guy

[@glassncobalt]

A real business person.

[@TheDruzza]

Never speaks badly about anybody, however he’s a ruthless competitor and a silent assassin.

[@loismylane]

He is someone who wants wavepools to be as common as swimming pools, whether its his or not. Just dedication to the sport

[@helenwoods1467]

Hey, coming to you from Queensland, Australia 🌏🦘🌏🦘🌏🦘 I grew up watching kelly slater, he was my surf idol , him & Occy and Tom Carrol. This was in 1990, and i was always the only girl surfer usually, lol !! I loved his moves, his raw talent, and obviously his looks, hehehe 😅 , but yeah, he was my absolute favourite surfer. I even made a surfboard just like one of his, it was a 6'3 thruster, with alot of rocker in the nose, and tail, so she flew in the water 🌊💦🌊 , it was a dove tail, if i remember correctly! Wow tho. Those were rhe days. I never lived more than a 5 minute walk from the beach, too. Of course, i have had many skin cancer surgerys, over the years, mostly on my back and face . And my left hip is stuffed. Ive got alot of arthritis setting in aswell. Im nearly 47 lol, but it was worth it !! I was lucky enough to make it to pipeline, and up and down the Australian coast, around Cronulla beach, noosa heads, Bondi, etc, as a teenager and young adult. But surfing does take its toll, as does skateboarding ( i did alot of that too, still do now haha) ive had some spectacular stacks on my deck, and nearly drowned 3 times in the water ( caught in rips, & under the impact zone, eating sand lol😮). But heck, i totally wish you all the best Kelly, may your pain be minimal, and your golf outstanding!!!!! Sending Lotsa love, respect and good vibes from the land of Oz 🎉 🙏❤️🙏

[@ThePoopiesChannel]

Epic podcast!!! Thanks for the shout out SteveO!!!

[@jaydubbelyoo]

I had a Kelly Slater poster on my bedroom wall as a teenager. The beez neez of all things surf culture. Great episode guy's. Happy birthday to Paul!

[@ohnohedidnt4444]

A living Legend! Hopeful get to watch him perform for a few more years!

[@karlitosnetana1409]

That was the best interview ever, thankyou soo much & Kelly is the most knowledgeable, humble kind spirit humans on this planet. Such a great watch ❤️🙏

[@jockp8912]

Great interview and it’s funny how someone so passionate about life inspires you to live a better one

[@aaronlee2371]

Now heading to work but have bookmarked this for tonight. Kelly Slater is such an awesome guy. Cant wait!

[@Chris-ho4ki]

Face the shark, you’re damn right. Same thing happened to me spearfishing in the Bahamas. I had a shark ram me. It circled back and came back for another attack, and when I dropped my fins down in the water, spread my arms and made myself look big and actually made eye contact , it broke off the attack.

[@backyardadvocate9377]

Kelly’s book, “Pipe Dreams,” really demonstrated the great upbringing, clear-eyed maturity, and insight, rarely found by young achievers in any discipline. Hope to have my #7, “Wizard Sleeve,” signiture verified one day.🕉🏄🏾🤙😎

[@Vinnyimperati]

it was awesome having Kelly come in the van! This one was a lot of fun.

[@Morebetter-]

Skinny Vinney the legend himself 😮

[@OTCZeke]

Fuck yeah SteveO🤘 Thanks for the ShoutOut Boyz🙏🙌

[@garvinc7267]

Such a ledge!! Very well spoken individual as well as incredible athlete 💪🏼

[@masymase5079]

Best day of the week is the day that wild ride comes. Thank you boys

[@Sketchbag]

He's so regal at contests, it's amazing the amount of respect and admiration he receives. *GOAT*

[@josephschmeggins6311]

World champ at 20. World champ at 50. Not playing pool or darts or lawn bowling. In a physically demanding sport fighting against nature and people half his age. Legend.

[@Heathaze813]

You can see how much respect and fun you are having Steve O. Great interview, keep them coming

[@Hi-di6fd]

I lived on the North Shore for a while and surfed next to Slater often. My buddy was filming me at Pipe one day, when I came in all these tourists came up to me trying to get pictures and autographs from me. (I am not a Pro at all/ not known) They all asked what it was like to surf with Kelly Slater, I shrug it off cause I didn't know he was out with me. So all these people have pictures of me and think I am this un known Pro surfer that isn't phased by surfing with the GOAT. hahahah. Still one of my favorite memories.

[@adamanton5366]

Awesome interview. Always a pleasure listening to Kelly tell stories. You guys might wanna turn off autofocus for these podcasts tho. You can see the constant refocusing throughout video. I wonder if the lens is struggling with that furry poster on the wall behind.

[@MLife1000]

I notice this on other podcast with the microphone going in and out of focus and I wonder why people use the auto focus.

[@brianj443]

Agreed. It’s because they are still rookies figuring out the technicals.

[@petergamache627]

Awesome interview! Big Kelly Slater Fan and big Outerknown Fan. Canadian living in the Prairies wishing I was a surf guy.

[@larissalen]

Kelly is amazing, Steve-O is amazing, but the fact that the camera could never find focus hurt my eyes a little bit lol. Still, you guys are awesome so who cares about the camera

[@GBLahLah]

Oh Kelly, been looking up to you all my life man. I nearly died at Zicadela last year, don’t know how you do it. Bless

[@in3d]

Awesome interview - 2 things for next time: 1. Lock in that camera focus - the auto was driving me crazy - I wanna see Kelly as crisp as can be!! 2. Real hard to follow what you are talking about when we don't see the screen you're referencing - try and show that more!!

[@mrsalma83]

I had the biggest crush on Slater as a teen. Nice to hear what he's been up to. Thank you

[@hairycat6095]

Steve-O i hate to be the bearer of bad news, the older you get the more old injuries come back to haunt you. i am an old guy 67yo. been a fan for at least 20 years. thumbs up

[@roadapplerecords7359]

I'm impressed by how well you guys can talk, with no edits. Well done!

[@Thebakedbaker413]

Listening to history, so cool, thanks yall! Love it.

[@RYEINDUSTRIAL]

Great interview, highly enjoyed that. Kelly youre a legend.

[@blisterfist2761]

Awesome hearing Kelly talk with SteveO. That Wave Ranch facility Kelly runs is epic, beautiful waves, ite and day and Ramani the surf tesch guru. Been watching alot of clips from there with all types of kooks on boards all enjoying it. Would love to go, watch, ride, help out. Super cool idea, thank you Kelly.

[@shawnlatino1810]

Luv you 2 guys- are legends-Im 68 and still stoked on surfing and martisl arts!!...TY guys for stoke!!

[@ScottMartin-s6q]

Slater , Hawk , Brady , Woods , Other sports have them obviously, but in my opinion these are undeniable .

[@billytuchscher]

Jordan.

[@gcoinhistorian]

The best Slater interview I've ever seen.

[@NarlyNardo]

First time ive seen Steve-O star struck, rightfully so, Kelly is definitely the g.o.a.t....Great interview!

[@Marlinmate]

Went to high school with Kelly…he’s a good person

[@_Sweet_Dee]

Street team here! I liked this one.. hearing about the waves and the sharks was cool

[@offaxisfpv]

very rad interview, one of my many favorites. Thanks for this Steveo!! yOU ROCK

[@BaysingersDiscGolfChannel]

You are always thanking us at the end of each podcast. But THANK YOU for the constant Steve-O content! 🤘

[@TheNaturalust]

Houses in Hawaii. Florida, California and Australia ……Kelly has a blessed life. And stays approachable and humble. That shows damn solid character.

[@simonbackwash]

The 🐐 Goat was soo cool to have him❤ in Stevoo 🤙. You too at backdoor 6" 90 years old 💯✅

[@jaredjestr]

Big ups from JBay! Enjoyed this dudes thank you

[@matt1609]

Awesome job Steve-o! One of the best interviews I have seen in a long time! 😂🤣😂 you looked starstruck

[@billytuchscher]

Sometimes the honesty off being star struck is so rad!

[@MacHendrickson]

Crystal Cove one of my childhood spots. Not once did I think about sharks. As for the adult shark vs. juvenile, I think juvenile bull sharks are a concern. Testing the waters and unpredictable (from what I've read/heard).

[@hannahk.summerville5908]

Malibu Artist is probably the dude that Kelly mentions here. With the great drone footage of sharks and how they interact with unsuspecting people in the water😊 Great interview guys, dope vibes👌🏻

[@KarlDouglas-silomusic]

Great cast guys! Nice to see a legend here :)

[@brianmoore2897]

Look at how freaking stoked Steve O is right now!🤟🙌

[@TheLionOfJudah-439]

I haven’t surfed in 10 years went to Oahu for the first time and got back into it. I was at Pipeline, observing, and my God do you have to have brass balls to surf that wave. Slater won pipe masters at 50 years old. No other word describes the guy except GOAT.

[@gaborsebastiaan]

If Slater checked the working conditions (of the slaves) before building the wavepool in abu dhabi he would have remained the goat. I am a avid surfer for over 20 years but i can not believe Kelly Slater sold out after all ready having everything he needed. Could not believe it and had to check it twice…. So so sad what people are willing to ignore only for money 😥

[@sergiomozdzenskijr.9246]

Great, man! Love your kindness. Cheers

[@titou1again]

Steve-O ´s wearing a W.A.S.P shirt 🤘 My favorite band! Hellion for ever

[@josechina2316]

Awesome podcast! Next time you come to Siargao come visit the northern part of the island for very good and still some empty waves to be had. KS is such a legend, what a life he's had.

[@dsetto]

Always awesome to hear some Kelly stories !

[@justingurley836]

Thanks, Steve-O. Long live the Greatest.

[@artlucas6981]

I remember surfing an ESA contest as a teen when I saw Kelly slaying waist high waves in New Smyrna Beach. All the guys I knew thought he was something special. Great talent.

[@locksmithdb5987]

I met kelly at WRV in Kitty Hawk, NC in the late 90's..super nice, humble, funny guy! I saw him in sports illustrated (they were saying he was going to be the goat back then) in the 80's, he was pretty young. That made me want to surf, which i do (try to do) lol

[@Strawman333]

I remember Kelly from years ago. I grew up in Jacksonville beach Fl. He would always win the ESA contests as a kid. If Kelly was in the contest there was no chance of winning. I remember watching his film “110/240 in the early 90’s. I was blown away by how good he got in such a short time. Glad that I got to witness his career then and now.

[@troymodin1682]

Super chill dude. Great episode.

[@thierrycollin4371]

37'43" Movie is Brice de Nice, (by and acted by Jean Dujardin) quoted by the GOAT. This day has finally come

[@unknownakaukay2011]

Good way to start my morning here at work 🙌

[@solomon6082]

19:22 As soon as the fish is out of the water the ripples from a fish struggling are gone. They react to those waves. When youre in the water you feel everything. Thats like sound to them. 24:56

[@BlaiseyShootzProductions]

Loved it. One concern, for the camera on Steve-O and Kelly, whoever is cam op should set focus and put it on manual focus. The breathing of the AF is distracting. Just wanted to share my 2 cents! Keep bringing the great episodes🤟🏽

[@PsychedbE]

keep second guessing m eye sight there... looool.

[@CollegeRecruitsNW]

Steve-O talks surfing with the master Kelly Slater, and sharks! How fucking cool is this!

[@josepheisenkrein7153]

The pod has been fire lately keep it up steve o!

[@laurentanglet2054]

37,37 I’d never thought I would one day hear Kelly slater the best surfer of history speaking about the stupid movie Brice de nice. When I was young I was leaving in Marseille a town on the coast without wave and I was going live in Hossegor for surf. I laughed so much with my friends about this story that intersect with my life.

[@GodlyCarnage]

What a guest ! Wish I could see him and Steve Irwin have a mad day together right now. Up Kelly Slater!

[@ianmcnamara1620]

Yesss!! Super solid guest past few weeks

[@jasperwjohnson2588]

Kelly I know your injury was extreme and recovery is complicated. Acupuncture centered around your foot and also everywhere to relieve tension could be amazing. the “eastern” method could help you a lot potentially. i’m sure you have tried this already but just wanted to make sure; hopefully you see this. you are 20 at heart still your foot will recover fully ! 🙏🏼🌊🤙🏽🤙🏽🙏🏼

[@shred_savage]

Couple of Florida boys

[@hunterdavis3003]

Oh shit I didn’t even think about that! Eastcoastfuckinrules

[@ScottParkinson-w2l]

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[@karlbake313]

Good energy on the pod!

[@sCareCrowmerk]

Checked to see of there was a new episode and wasn't disappointed 😂

[@kiryubelmont3222]

Sad to hear about the pain. Kelly should look into Dr John Sarno. Sounds like the pain is from stress and pressure. Western medical model will tell you its all physical but I was told I needed a hip replacement at 36. Now im 100% pain free after doing the mental work. Sounds kooky but its real.

[@bucknasty69]

Lmao sounds like the quack doctors I deal with at the VA. Meditation isn’t going to replace all the missing cartilage in my ankle, cure my osteoarthritis, and get rid of my chronic pain.

[@Clarke1982]

Nothing quack about it. Upward of 90% of chronic pain problems are psychophysical, routed in our emotional experience. This is widely proven with Neuroscience now. Sarno’s the man. Read his books, you’re entire perspective will be changed. It won’t change the missing cartilage but it will change the pain. Dr. David Hanscom too. Check him out. They’re both renowned spinal surgeons. (Sarno had passed away now) and understand chronic pain better than any other. Best wishes man.

[@Clarke1982]

I’m a mindbody practitioner and agree 100%. I wish more people knew this stuff. TMS is very common in skateboarding and surfing because of the personality types these sports/arts attract.

[@AEVMU]

​@@Clarke1982Not going to fix bone on bone.

[@rothallen5879]

Sarno and learning about TMS changed ny life. I'm still surfing because of Dr Sarno.

[@equalopportunitydestroyer]

Me and my buddies are all from sebastian...grew up surfing the inlet and wabasso...Kelly used to be at the inlet all the time man...always down to kick it w the groms...

[@chilltime4878]

I would always surf Spanish house as a youngin. Fun times!

[@equalopportunitydestroyer]

@chilltime4878 Spanish house goes off...deep water is spooky but fun...good times for sure

[@maattttt07]

Outerknown was recently hiring. In there Ad they said the applicant must be fully vacinated!! Lame..

[@julieann4616]

That’s gotta be baby mom’s influence. 🙄

[@MWBenDavis]

Awesome job Steve-O. I was so hoping there’d be more North Shore talk

[@gsteele1124]

I want someone to look at me the way Steve-O looks at Kelly 😅😂😅😂

[@brianpark2564]

amazing. pro tip: once you set your focus on your camera, turn it to manual focus so it won't keep hunting and going in and out of focus

[@johnspence9718]

Kelly Slater was a very talented, driven surfer, groomed to be a champ at a very young age. We came up at the same time. I was from Ocean City, MD so we paid a heavy price for every wave we caught compared to the Florida boys. Though it is VERY sharky down there. I'd travel to Cape Hatteras usually as they had just as good, if not better waves, though you had to wear rubber. Anyway, I remember surfing in some of the same contests as Kelly, but not against him in the same heats. In the 1970-early 1980's you would join both the Eastern Surfing Association & the Christian Surfing Association regardless of religious preference just to get the extra contest experience. I think we were in the same division at the ESA Champs in Hatteras in '83, or '84. Kelly had this whole mob around him, toweling him off, building him up, giving advice, etc. I tried to congratulate him on his win & he kinda just brushed me off with "I know." I'll write it off to youth, and the fact he already had a large group of adult sycophants (That maybe helped him to his world titles.) He's ten times the surfer I ever was, he did it right & had a great career. Got to do a music video with Garbage and had Shirley Manson dry humping him (ya lucky bastard) & was on Babewatch with Pamela Lee Anderson (I heard Pam was causing a problem or 2 on the set of that video.) I kind of doubt he is living with "unbearable pain." With Kelly, it's always been about Kelly first, in my experience anyway. I've had 5 knee surgeries & a wrist reconstruction (from skateboarding.) The scars are clear but I don't whine about it. This was written without hearing the interview. But I did read the comments. It seems many, many others had completely different experiences with the 'champ.' When I met him we looked up to guys like Mark Richards, Occy, Martin Potter for pushing the limit on airs, Gerry Lopez, Ken Bradshaw was the big wave beast, Laird Hamilton was still making a name for himself & living down his role in North Shore & that awful pink ZINKA colored zink oxide. I don't know any surfers that actually used that crap, Tom Carroll (the 1st surfer to be paid $1 million to ride for Quiksilver), and the ever smooth & evasive Tommy Curren who could make waves appear at will. It seems as though he matured a great deal as he grew older. If so, congrats young feller. Bottom Line ----- You had a great career Kelly, We both had our share of hotties (if you count pornstars & Playboy bunnies for me, no giant entertainment stars) BUT ............................................................ I've still got my hair !! HAHAHAHA Cheers to you Kelly, and Steve-O for overcoming your addiction

[@charliedillon1400]

You're insecure AF dude. Relax.

[@spencerdc6944]

40+ years of surfing. My hips are shot. I know his pain all too well.

[@bryanfuknc]

yep...its hell getting old. . i used to rip!!!!🤙

[@mattgurin6168]

Spencer , I know how your feel. 35 yrs hard surfing, 10 of those all over 4 Hawaiian islands etc etc !! Currently waiting for hip replacement #1 in Dec, and then the left side to follow ASAP. Had a great time wearing them out, but until surgery I am still on crutches and cannot even fish. This too shall pass

[@darendriskill2282]

I met Kelly in tahoe at the golf thing..he is the man

[@johntresemer5631]

hat off to you, señor Slater. . . I didn’t know you liked to golf! I will rethink my shameful and obviously foolish prejudice against golfers! 🤦🏼‍♂️ Wishing you and all of us freedom from pain. 🙏

[@ItsWesSmithYo]

Suweeeeet 🍭 like two 🐐’s from different pastures rolling up at the same bbq 🍖 thanks fellas 🖤🫶

[@TheNaturalust]

6 years ago I broke my femur on a big day on North Shore Maui. Kudos to the lifeguards who carried me from the beach to the ambulance. I was screaming unknown obscenities the whole time. That rogue wave just slammed me into the reef instantly and snapped that biggest bone. When I saw the bone sticking through my wetsuit it freaked me out but getting through the inner break was pure torture. I’m back on the water but avoiding big waves on shallow reefs. ☮️

[@dmn4]

Hahaa I can't wait for Stirling to see this. This is going to be sold fucking gold.

[@TTVSavageRapper7]

Back in the mid 80"s a couple buddies and I were in Huntington Beach surfing 2-3 footers. One of my buddies board nose dove into the wave when he was trying to get up. his board shot up at him and the fin nailed him in his forehead, slicing a big gash! a lifeguard patched him up and sent him to the hospital where he received 5 or 6 stiches!