Kooks of Komedy is a very funny podcast. Come listen and learn who will play Mick Fanning in the film version of Welcome to Paradise, Now Go to Hell!
I am well aware that I have a face made for radio and a voice made for the Muppet Show which leaves really only one viable career path. Surf Journalist. Nick Carroll knows what I’m talking about. But this past Saturday found me sitting across from two men who each possess a constellation of talents.
Lachlan Patterson and Joe Praino are both very funny working comedians, very handsome and enjoy the surfing. I had heard about their side project podcast Kooks of Komedy for some time and even heard snippets before on other websites and liked but now I love because I was the guest on Saturday.
Not that I love what I have to say. Oh no no no. I am exhausted to death of own story, the damned Hezbollah capture, Mick Fanning incident etc. I feel like a fraud talking about any of it, not that those things aren’t true, but the moments that have become signposts of my career happened a lifetime ago. I don’t like looking back, generally, and especially not back a decade.
What made being on the show so great, what made me love it, were the hosts. Surfing is such a comical thing and it works best in the hands of comedians. We sat and laughed. I drank Titos and Vitamin Water and delighted in what we all have in common.
Damned surfing.
You can listen here. And visit the website for video, pictures etc.
Damned surfing!
Chas c’mon, tell us more about your oncoming book, what story have you got in store?
I wanna see this haircut video. I liked the podcast. Never been into podcasts because I’m not an iTunes fan, but low and behold, I enjoyed that!
How many podcasts about surfing are there now? 20?
I’d never heard of The Kooks of Comedy but I really enjoyed it, and subscribed for more…
These are the Surf related ones I listen to regularly …
Ain’t that Swell.
Surf Fantasy Podcast with Ken and Blair.
Surf Splendor/Down the line.
Any other decent one’s worth tuning into?
Rory’s!!
Surf Simply! (its a bunch of guys who work at surf school in Costa Rica)
And there is a new one that I have only listened to once called lipped, levels are a little rough and they are Australian..
Haha; what’s the opposite of claiming a wealthy partner? Like when both partners have debt and have to work? Probably cry baby board punching? Or Bobby Martinez style: fuck it all, move to India, and wander around as a wannabe Swamis?
It probably got billed back to Rusty but I had nothing to do with any of it. I got to stay in a very expensive hotel and eat $1000 lunches on someone’s dime though.
What did Sarlo do to the Kooks, scare them out of the water or something
also it would be ellen degeneres as chas smith
all i have to say about wave sliding has to get serious at some point because people get hurt and generally tranform into a mix of down syndrome with cerebral palsy when they touch the water
Wait wait wait: you drank a cocktail made of Titos and Vitamin water?
Chas, you’re great, and I love you’re work, but please, stop saying “I married well.”
But I did! Did you not?
I’m not married but my gf is awesome and it sounds like you’re really stoked on your wife; but saying “I married well,” as part of an introduction just sounds a bit . . . for lack of a better word: arrogant – if you married into money, that’s cool but to identify with that and use it as an introduction is a turnoff, to me, in my opinion of course . . . probably because I’m poor! Haha. So, basically, please stop rubbing it in! Or not; I’ll continue to enjoy your work.
Don’t worry, you can write “Dear Rory” and inquire about how to plan your own social ascent! [email protected]
Dear Rory, I’m 35, my gf is hot, we both have good jobs, graduate degrees and some debt. We live by the sea, on a remote island, with world class waves all year round. We’re both super fit, happy, etc. and whatnot. Can you please tell me how to get to the next level, i.e., how do I get Chas’ life with a Porsche, a monte blanc pen, and most importantly, Chas’ hair?
What I imagine Rory saying: this is a fucking stupid question but here’s your answer: you don’t want Chas’ hair and all the Ellen jokes that come with it and you certainly don’t need a Porsche or a monte blanc pen to live Chas’ life. Here’s the plan, if you choose to accept: Marry your gf, Then quit your job and act like you’re looking for another job. In the meantime, find a hobby that could one day lead to a decent income, i.e., graphic design, coding, floral arranging, palm reading, whatever. Once your reserves run out, you live off of your new wife, and the you’ll be qualified to say that you married well!
You keep this up and they’ll have to cancel Rory’s “letters” section.
You’re also overstating the “hobby that could one day lead to a decent income.” What’s the per-word payout in any kind of writing, much less surf writing?
I’m not sure how much writers make . . . I imagine theyre like artists; they toil bc they love what they do, and some get compensated now or after they die, etc. What I do know, is that BG is my favorite surf website and that Rory may be my favorite writer, and I hope they are getting paid. Also, I wish I could channel Rory when writing work emails; how fun would that be?
Writers either make fuck all or an absolute cascading mega-set of money. And in no way, other than in extremely rare cases, does the quantity of money match the skill level or effort involved. Oh – and just as many skilled and committed surfers find themselves tormented by dingbats who constantly announce themselves to be “soul surfers”, as a writer you live your life surrounded by fuckwits who tell you they are “writers”. It is a terrible fucken profession.
Thank your lucky stars you’re not a lowly paid internet hero like myself. Currently I’m sitting at 3 flat back caps, 2 pairs of ill fitting shorts and $126 dollars (still owed) oh can’t forget as a bonus I’ve got some dude stalking me across a couple of different social media sites.
Winning.
Maybe it’s a hot chick? And thats her way of showing that she likes you?
Damn, I guess I chose the right profession; haha. I guess as far as writers go, Rory and Chas are doing pretty well, i.e., Rory living in Hawaii, diving whenever, doing what he loves to do (write “any kine”) and Chas, “living by the sea,” driving a Porsche, shopping at Saks 5th Avenue (or wherever it is Ellen shops), and using his monte blanc whenever possible. I look up to guys like that.
Rory has used the phrase as well a time or two.. I think its their “squad” thing. Gives them fingers swagger as they type on the keys.
No no! Quite the opposite…for me, at least. I never want anyone to be confused and think I drive a Porsche, live by the sea and write with a Mont Blanc based on my own merits. Someday I’ll be rich. Today my wife is.
I get it now; I’m totally overthinking this one; I was feeling like it’s a Donald trump thing, i.e., “did I tell you how rich I am? I’m really rich.” But turns out, it’s a “I have a nice life not bc of my hard work or inheritance, but bc of my suave moves.” I can respect that. Good on you and Rory; turning the tables on traditional Puritan gender roles. Also, thanks to your other halves, we get to read your guys stuff. So, I officially retract all my negative comments towards “marrying well.”
How possible your wonderful women gifted you 74′ BMW 2002 Tii instead of that 72 911E you are speaking of? Oh! Sorry maybe you are a Carrera guy., Im trying to picture it. The car, not your garish shirt but the other one you speak so highly of.
Scott Caan is the perfect Chas….he HATES living in Hawaii.
they both have those big forehaeds going on, and look like rejects from Grease
Rejects from Grease haha