Ben Mondy is a multiple time Gold Cone Piece Award winning surf journalist, from Red Head, Newcastle, via the United Kingdom. He was a writer for Tracks Magazine during the Kelly/Andy years and travelled the world reporting on systemic degeneracy amidst the elite surfing community, of which he was a repeat offender. 

Ben Mondy is a multiple time Gold Cone Piece Award winning surf journalist, from Red Head, Newcastle, via the United Kingdom. He was a writer for Tracks Magazine during the Kelly/Andy years and travelled the world reporting on systemic degeneracy amidst the elite surfing community, of which he was a repeat offender.

Award winning degeneracy...since 2013. UTFS!

Surfing's original and best podcast. Award winning degeneracy since 2013. UTFS!

AIN'T THAT SWELL

Core Lords: Ben Mondy

Simon Zuvich is an Yindjibarndi (in-ji-barn di) man with Croatian and Australian ancestry from South-West Australia. He works in education and adult learning, and holds down a role with the WSL and not for profit Aboriginal groups. 

The Tangata Whenua ("People of the Land") Crew II is Ain't That Swell's Asia-Pasifika culture and identity program. You can find the original Tangata Whenua Crew on Koori Radio 93.7 FM Live and Deadly from 2-4 pm Saturday. 

Simon Zuvich is an Yindjibarndi (in-ji-barn di) man with Croatian and Australian ancestry from South-West Australia. He works in education and adult learning, and holds down a role with the WSL and not for profit Aboriginal groups.&nbsp;
The Tangata Whenua ("People of the Land") Crew II is Ain't That Swell's Asia-Pasifika culture and identity program. You can find the original Tangata Whenua Crew on <a href="https://www.kooriradio.com/shows/tangata-whenua-show/#:~:text=Jahan%20&ldquo;Tūhoe&rdquo;%20Tyson%20and%20StevieMac,Episode%20Description">Koori Radio 93.7 FM Live and Deadly from 2-4 pm Saturday.&nbsp;</a>

The Tangata Whenua Crew II: Yindjibarndi man, Simon Zuvich, on Victimhood, Taking Responsibility, and Healing Through Truth, Empathy and Sharing Culture 

ATS Live in Torquay Presents... (Click link for tickets)

In 2023 Brett Burcher had a very lucky escape when a massive Great White shark stalked and then charged him while surfing his home beach. The entire encounter was caught on drone and is so off chops it's hard to believe he didn't sell it to the highest bidder for a run on the nightly news. Instead, he used it as an anchor point for a new documentary and podcast series that we'll be sharing with you right here on Ain't That Swell. 

<a href="https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/c3f99b2b-c20a-4fe8-a4bb-e1df7c8f8ae5">ATS Live in Torquay Presents...</a> (Click link for tickets)
In 2023 Brett Burcher had a very lucky escape when a massive Great White shark stalked and then charged him while surfing his home beach. The entire encounter was caught on drone and is so off chops it's hard to believe he didn't sell it to the highest bidder for a run on the nightly news. Instead, he used it as an anchor point for a new documentary and podcast series that we'll be sharing with you right here on Ain't That Swell.&nbsp;

Great White Game Changer - Brett Burcher's Crossing the Tideline - a film and podcast series on our relationship with sharks

Stone & Wood Presents... A Blitzed Bonus Mini Ep with the X4 World Champ and Australian GOAT Mark Richards. MR shares his thoughts on Reginato's famous win and the resurgence of true blue, you beaut, rip their fucken heads off Aussie competitive Mongrel! Must listen!

Stone & Wood and Billabong Presents... 

ATS LIVE! TORQUAY // MARGARET RIVER // COOLANGATTA // RAGLAN

Tickets On Sale Tomorrow!

Stone &amp; Wood Presents... A Blitzed Bonus Mini Ep with the X4 World Champ and Australian GOAT Mark Richards. MR shares his thoughts on Reginato's famous win and the resurgence of true blue, you beaut, rip their fucken heads off Aussie competitive Mongrel! Must listen!
Stone &amp; Wood and Billabong Presents...&nbsp;
ATS LIVE! TORQUAY // MARGARET RIVER // COOLANGATTA // RAGLAN
Tickets On Sale Tomorrow!

Blitzed Surfest Bonus: X4 World Champ Mark Richards on Reginato's famous win and the resurgence of true blue, you beaut, rip-their-fucken-heads off Aussie competitive Mongrel!

Core Lords: Ben Mondy

AIN'T THAT SWELL

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