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AIN'T THAT SWELL

Vaughan Blakey, Jed Smith

Booking Overview

Surf-focused sports and culture podcast combining irreverent professional-tour analysis with long-form conversations featuring surfers, filmmakers, and other figures from the surf world. Agencies could credibly pitch professional surfers, surf filmmakers, break specialists, and surf-industry personalities with distinctive firsthand stories; booking difficulty is low because the show also features respected niche specialists rather than only global mainstream celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 770

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: Australia

Instagram: 1.7k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

podcasts@dm.org.au

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Host

Vaughan Blakey - Australian surfing broadcaster and media personality known for his commentary, interviews, and irreverent coverage of surf culture.

Jed Smith - Australian surf journalist and media personality focused on professional surfing, surf culture, and the people and stories shaping the sport.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Professional surfers, respected surf filmmakers, heavy-water specialists, and surf-industry personalities with firsthand experience and distinctive stories from major breaks, events, or projects.
Required Achievements:  
Feature-length surf documentaries, Professional-level surfing at iconic breaks or events, Recognized specialist experience within surf culture

Recent Guest Discussions

Talon Clemow - His Documentary Stern Fever, Shipstern Bluff Folklore, Early Surfers At The Break, Surf Rivalries, And Landmark Sessions At Shipstern Bluff.

Makana Pang - Surfing Alongside Barron Mamiya, Making A Living From High-risk Surfing, Chopes, Pipe, And His Work As A Dj.

Recent Topics

Sports, Surfing, Professional Surfing, Surf Culture, Surfboards

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
AIN'T THAT SWELL
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BONSOY BLITZED: Sierra Kerr GETS IT DONE! Cracks the Big Leagues in Portugal! Aussie Men RALLY! Plus BIG REGGIE Goes Runner-Up in Brazil to Kainalo Who Clinches CT Berth

October 13, 2026

Brought to you by Bonsoy! Brazil saw a 6000 QS and a Challenger Series event shake up of the Changaz ratings with big Alastair Reginato placing runner up to Kainalo in Brazil. Sierra Kerr clinches CT qualification in Portugal in an event taken out by Brisa Hennesy. In the men's, Crosby Colapinto takes victory, Joel Vaughan second, with 5 Aussies making the quarterfinals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crossing the Tideline Part 3: Eye of the Tiger Shark

October 13, 2026

Crossing the tideline Special Part 3: Tiger Sharks... Friend or foe? The word “shark” is often used to describe a broad range of species, but that can overlook some significant differences.  Great whites, bull sharks and tiger sharks have different biology, behaviours, movements, diets and population dynamics and those differences matter when we’re talking about how they interact with people and the environments they share. These three species have been highlighted beca...

Rando Convos: Caity Simmers, Jaleesa Vincent and Frankie Harrer's Bloodthirsty Killing Spree in new Cult Classic Surf Film Vampires Surf!

October 08, 2026

Sun Bum, the official cun care of the Swellians Presents... A Chat with Jaleesa Vincent and Luka Luka Raubenheimer about their new film Vampires Surf: A cult classic in the making starring Jelly Bean, Caity Simmers and Frankie Harrer as blood sucking creatures of the night determined to score the sickest waves imaginable! 5 stars!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
AIN'T THAT SWELL
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How do I get in touch with AIN'T THAT SWELL?

AIN'T THAT SWELL is hosted by Vaughan Blakey and Jed Smith. Its publicly listed email is podcasts@dm.org.au. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for AIN'T THAT SWELL?

The publicly listed email for AIN'T THAT SWELL: podcasts@dm.org.au.

How many listeners does AIN'T THAT SWELL have?

Podseeker estimates AIN'T THAT SWELL reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for AIN'T THAT SWELL?

AIN'T THAT SWELL typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Professional surfers, respected surf filmmakers, heavy-water specialists, and surf-industry personalities with firsthand experience and distinctive stories from major breaks, events, or projects. Common among recent guests: Feature-length surf documentaries; Professional-level surfing at iconic breaks or events; Recognized specialist experience within surf culture. Recent guests include Talon Clemow and Makana Pang.

How hard is it to get booked on AIN'T THAT SWELL?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does AIN'T THAT SWELL cover?

Recent episodes cover Sports, Surfing, Professional Surfing, Surf Culture, and Surfboards. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

podcasts@dm.org.au

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