You’ve
seen Kelly Slater on the world’s most famous
podcast sitting there across from the equally bald
Joe Rogan. You’ve also likely seen Shane Dorian,
also bald, discussing big waves and hunting. Today
you shall see Hawaiian mixed martial artist Max Holloway,
friend of Makuakai Rothman etc.
The
conversation veers to surfing as Max was recently
featured in a program that showcased his ability.
Joe talks about surfing being a difficult thing mostly
because the ocean is a difficult place, albeit solved
by Kelly Slater’s Surf Ranch.
Max
counters that he’s heard it feels different than
surfing an actual wave. Joe adds, without seeming
to have experience, that it is more predictable and
a great “hack” as it were, like running
on a treadmill.
“Imagine
all the practice you could get.” He says.
The
two continue to chat about Surf Ranch when an offscreen
voice, the producer I believe, says he read on ESPN
that it cost $10,000 per hour to surf the inland facility.
Our man Joe is a bit of shock jock at times, albeit
reasonably moderate for the professional podcasting
kind. It's in Joe's best interests to talk it up,
hence getting more new listeners to sign up, as well
as satisfy the souls, minds and ears of existing ones.
Mr Rogan knows exactly what he is doing. There is
the genius of it. But yeah, Kelly Slater's wavepool
and others somewhat similar, do know how to charge
like a wounded bull, but they claim they are lucky
if they break even. My Jesse Ventura 'Conspiracy Theory'
says it's a tax write-off as well as a semi-elaborate
form of real estate investing, while also getting
government tax credits for the tourism and sports
community elements. So, after a bit of a rant Joe
might be sent a free pass by Mr Slater But, he still
has to drive or fly there. Someone's making money.
Does Kelly have a flight deal with Richard Branson's
Virgin Atlantic or the USA's American Airlines. From
a business analysis perspective, these things are
worth looking into. Just like Google, follow the money,
and you will find your bank account killing wave!
PS: maybe BeachGrit should start it's own Podcast.
Speaking from experience, pros like Joe, Chris Jericho
and Tim Ferris make it look easy. The production and
editing can be a killer. Some of our own podcasting
efforts are a bit rough around the edges. You're seen
the rest, but our man Joe is the best. Now, Kelly,
send him a free pass or he might just send a set of
broadcast journalism waves all the way to the California
fault line and beyond., via the Department Of Tourism.
6.66 on the Richter Scale!
