EP 68 | How Does a Modern PRO SURFER Make MONEY!? | Pinch My Salt with Sterling Spencer

Ever wondered how a modern pro surfer makes money in today’s world of content creation, OnlyFans lunch breaks, and surfboard sponsorships? In this episode of Pinch My Salt, Pro surfer Sterling Spencer and his filmer cousin Ryan Spencer dive into the hilarious reality of surviving as a modern-day surfer. From carbon fiber surfboards and wave pools in Brazil, to side hustles like OnlyFans messaging, we break down what it really takes to make money in surfing in 2025.

We also talk Kelly Slater’s podcast dreams, Pete Davidson’s tattoos, bull surfing, and even gender reveals in the lineup—this podcast blends surf comedy, skateboarding culture, and snowboard vibes into one wild ride. If you love funny surf podcasts, comedy skits, or you’re just trying to figure out how to turn your passion for surfing, skating, or snowboarding into income, this one’s for you.

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Narcissism in surf culture & Gen Z

Comedy podcast banter about parenting, ego, and meaning

Is John Cena actually happy without kids?

Why being “nobody” might be the biggest flex

Surf church, surf pope, and reinventing surf industry rules

The truth about surf influencers

Skateboarders and snowboarders dealing with identity

That time Scarface (the lion) ruled like Kelly


0:00 How Pro Surfer Makes Money 
0:52 Kelly Podcast & Boards 
2:55 PINCH MY CLIPS
19:37 Historical Figure 
22:06 Surfing in Fog
23:23 POPE of Surfing?
27:12 Kids like us
29:48 Flirting 
35:29 Alpha Lions
40:52 JOHN CENA & Fatherhood 
56:43 fight a bear!



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