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Dirty Habits Podcast

Dirty Habits Podcast

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Behind the Curtain of Action Sports with The Top Athletes in The World.

Professional Kiteboarder and Dirty Habits Founder, Graham Howes gets into the minds of the Most Elite and Charismatic Action Sports Athletes. Light hearted and entertaining yet uncovering very important and topics. From Mental Health in extreme sports and action sports athletes, to the difficulties earning a living from the sport you love. They also get real on topics like addiction, injuries, starting a brand, managing your person brand and image and how to become a professional athlete
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#1 Dirty Car Confessions with Ross-Dillon Player KOTA

Dirty Habits PodcastMay 11, 2020

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#14 - Darkfest 2023 & Loop of Doom with Matt Mcduff & Theo Erlangsen | Dirty Habits Podcast

#14 - Darkfest 2023 & Loop of Doom with Matt Mcduff & Theo Erlangsen | Dirty Habits Podcast

Darkfest 2023 is going down in South Africa, so Graham Howes sat down with Big Air Downhill MTB Legends Matt Macduff and Theo Erlangsen to discuss all things Darkfest, Mindset and Some crazy inside info, like Tom Isted backflipping 120ft on Mountain bike he bought for £300 bike he bought on Facebook market place, and Sam Hodgson flipping it on his girlfriends bike. We also spoke about Matt Mcduff's return to Big Air after his near death crash out of the 40ft Loop of Death, and Theo swopping his Freeride bike for a downhill racing bike for the World Cup Downhill tour starting after Darkfest. Listen on Spotify: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/74Dirz99azb Please Subscribe to our Youtube and Instagram so we can keep doing more of these. https://www.instagram.com/dirtyhabitstv/ Matt Mcduff: https://www.instagram.com/matt_macduff/ Theo Erlangsen: https://www.instagram.com/theo_erlangsen/ Darkfest: https://www.instagram.com/darkfest_mtb/ Podcast & Action Production by Matt Ashwell: https://www.instagram.com/matt.ashwell_/ Mcduff Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3XRvSGvM1ixo522bZpPxc2?si=b87cde6df5c7471d Thanks to Monster Energy & Darkfest for having us. Get down on Friday and Saturday to Watch The Action ✩ Get your Dirty Habits Swag http://dirtyhabits.com The Dirty Habits Crew is a group of professional athletes from around the world, who chase the sun to Cape Town and other parts of the world to push each other to the extreme limits in performance, stunts, and taking day-to-day activities to the next level. We also feature friends and other professional athletes.. surfers, kiteboarders, stuntmen, skateboarders, wakeboarders, motocross riders, freedivers, and big wave surfers. Follow our social pages to see it 1st ✩ Instagram: http://instagram.com/dirtyhabitstv ✩ Snapchat: DirtyhabitsTV ✩ Facebook: http://facebook.com/dirtyhabitstv ✩ Twitter: http://twitter.com/dirtyhabitstv

Apr 24, 202345:40
#13 - Pro Kiteboarder Marc Jacobs talks about Mindset for King Of The Air

#13 - Pro Kiteboarder Marc Jacobs talks about Mindset for King Of The Air

Graham Howes takes Marc Jacobs on a drive a few days before Red Bull King Of the Air (KOTA) to see where his head is at, how he trains and prepares for the event. Watch Red Bull King of the Air Live: https://redbullkingoftheair.com/ Sponsored by: Red Bull. Porsche. North. Mystic. Marc on insta: https://www.instagram.com/marcjacobskite/ Graham on insta: https://www.instagram.com/grahamhowes/ ✩ Get your Dirty Habits Swag http://dirtyhabits.com The Dirty Habits Crew is a group of professional athletes from around the world, who chase the sun to Cape Town and other parts of the world to push each other to the extreme limits in performance, stunts, and taking day-to-day activities to the next level. We also feature friends and other professional athletes.. surfers, kiteboarders, stuntmen, skateboarders, wakeboarders, motocross riders, freedivers, and big wave surfers. Follow our social pages to see it 1st ✩ Instagram: http://instagram.com/dirtyhabitstv ✩ Snapchat: DirtyhabitsTV ✩ Facebook: http://facebook.com/dirtyhabitstv ✩ Twitter: http://twitter.com/dirtyhabitstv

Apr 24, 202307:42
#12 - The Problem When You Passion Becomes Your Job - Red Bull Kiteboarder Lasse Walker

#12 - The Problem When You Passion Becomes Your Job - Red Bull Kiteboarder Lasse Walker

Graham Howes takes Lasse Walker on a drive a few days before Red Bull King Of the Air 2021 to see where his head is at. We Discussed what it's like when your passion (Kiteboarding) becomes your Job (Pro Kiteboarding) and Lasse starting to work with a mental coach. Watch Red Bull King of the Air Live: https://redbullkingoftheair.com/ Sponsored by: Red Bull. Porsche. North. Mystic.  Lasse on insta: https://www.instagram.com/lassewalker/ Graham on insta: https://www.instagram.com/grahamhowes/ ✩ Get your Dirty Habits Swag http://dirtyhabits.com The Dirty Habits Crew is a group of professional athletes from around the world, who chase the sun to Cape Town and other parts of the world to push each other to the extreme limits in performance, stunts, and taking day-to-day activities to the next level. We also feature friends and other professional athletes.. surfers, kiteboarders, stuntmen, skateboarders, wakeboarders, motocross riders, freedivers, and big wave surfers.

Apr 24, 202309:58
#11 - Is Depression an Anxiety the New Normal in Action Sports | Dirty Habits Podcast

#11 - Is Depression an Anxiety the New Normal in Action Sports | Dirty Habits Podcast

Professional Athlete, Artist and Brand Owner, Graham Howes, Opens Up about His Mental Health Struggles and The Stigma the Industry has created making Athletes, feel trapped, ashamed or to competitive to speak out or ask for help. When I was diagnosed with Major Depression in July 2019 my life changed forever... It was one of the biggest turning points of my life. After years of confusion, anger, frustration and in a very, very dark place, I could finally make sense of why my mind had turned on me. A mind that had always been so powerful, so creative, so great had just stopped functioning. It’s incredibly scary when something we rely on, something that controls every aspect of your life, your health, relationships, skills, your wellbeing, all of a sudden fails you. I fought it for so long, trying to figure it out until it fully exhausted my every being and left me crippled on a couch with the blinds shut for 2 weeks. The Article continues with Graham's story and struggles as well as some scary facts and observations he has found on top elite athletes and extreme sports superstars we know and love. "I look at the Extreme Sports Industry and the role I have played in contributing to the Negative Stigma as an athlete, content curator and a brand owner. And look for solutions and what can be done to break down the walls and hopefully inspire other athletes, brands and people to take the right steps, and open pathways for people struggling from mental health issues to feel safe and less alone. Read Full Article Here: https://dirtyhabits.com/blogs/homepage-blog-posts/is-depression-anxiety-the-new-normal “As a male in my 30’s, suicide is the most likely thing to kill me…Read that again, shocking right? It is the leading cause of death to men in their 30’s” “Andy Irons, dies alone in a hotel room after suffering silently with bipolar”. “Sunny Garcia (World Champion surfer) in a coma after a failed attemp at suicide after suffering from depression”, “XGames Gold Medalist, Dave Mirra dies of suspected suicide’ the list goes on and on. “ “I had my 1st panic attack while kiting on a long downwinder. It felt like someone had stuck their fist down my throat, I couldn’t breathe or get air into my lungs, my heart was pounding through my wetsuit.” Read Full Article Here: https://dirtyhabits.com/blogs/homepage-blog-posts/is-depression-anxiety-the-new-normal Want to see more content like this from Graham and other Athletes.. Subscribe & follow Dirty Habits @dirtyhabitstv

Apr 24, 202312:52
Darkfest 2023 & Loop of Doom with Matt Mcduff & Theo Erlangsen
Apr 21, 202345:40
#10 - Jumping Off a Crane on top of a Ship with a kite with Nick Jacobsen

#10 - Jumping Off a Crane on top of a Ship with a kite with Nick Jacobsen

Nick Jacobsen gets on a call with Graham Howes during Covid Lockdown and Talks about whats happeing in his life right now, including preparing for a New Stunt, a crane jump off a large container ship, his past stunts, and what he has been doing to stay sane!

Instagram: @nick_jacobsen

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The Dirty Habits Crew is a group of professional athletes from around the world, who chase the sun to Cape Town and other parts of the world to push each other to the extreme limits in performance, stunts, and taking day-to-day activities to the next level. We also feature friends and other professional athletes.. surfers, kiteboarders, stuntmen, skateboarders, wakeboarders, motocross riders, freedivers, and big wave surfers.

Oct 27, 202022:29
#9 Dirty Confessions with Oswald Smith

#9 Dirty Confessions with Oswald Smith

Ozzie is one of the Dirty OG's! This all round kite shredder dominates the waves, sends it in big air and has the steeeez when it comes to wakestyle! And he is just a champion of a guy. Lets check what he has to say.

Instagram: @Oswald_Smith

✩ Get your Dirty Habits Swag http://shop.dirtyhabits.com

The Dirty Habits Crew is a group of professional athletes from around the world, who chase the sun to Cape Town and other parts of the world to push each other to the extreme limits in performance, stunts, and taking day-to-day activities to the next level. We also feature friends and other professional athletes.. surfers, kiteboarders, stuntmen, skateboarders, wakeboarders, motocross riders, freedivers, and big wave surfers.

May 15, 202005:56
#8 Dirty Confessions with Tom Bridge

#8 Dirty Confessions with Tom Bridge

Tom is probably one of the most innovative riders out there right now doing, trying and thinking up the most tech tricks. In this episode we catch up on what he has been up to, how he is dealing with the state of the world right now and also future plans that he has.

Instagram: @Tom_Rocco_Bridge

✩ Get your Dirty Habits Swag http://shop.dirtyhabits.com

The Dirty Habits Crew is a group of professional athletes from around the world, who chase the sun to Cape Town and other parts of the world to push each other to the extreme limits in performance, stunts, and taking day-to-day activities to the next level. We also feature friends and other professional athletes.. surfers, kiteboarders, stuntmen, skateboarders, wakeboarders, motocross riders, freedivers, and big wave surfers.

May 12, 202009:14
#7 Dirty Car Confessions with Sam Light KOTA

#7 Dirty Car Confessions with Sam Light KOTA

Sam Light, episode 7 of Dirty Car Confessions. He just arrived in Cape Town, lets see what he has to say.

Instagram: @SamLight1

✩ Get your Dirty Habits Swag http://shop.dirtyhabits.com

The Dirty Habits Crew is a group of professional athletes from around the world, who chase the sun to Cape Town and other parts of the world to push each other to the extreme limits in performance, stunts, and taking day-to-day activities to the next level. We also feature friends and other professional athletes.. surfers, kiteboarders, stuntmen, skateboarders, wakeboarders, motocross riders, freedivers, and big wave surfers.

May 12, 202006:33
#6 Dirty Car Confessions with Nick Jacobsen, Marc Jacobs & Liam Whaley KOTA

#6 Dirty Car Confessions with Nick Jacobsen, Marc Jacobs & Liam Whaley KOTA

Episode 6 of Dirty Car Confessions, we drove out to Hermanus, got skunked but managed to get 3 of the boys in the car to hear their thoughts on Red Bull King of the Air.

Instagram: @Nick_Jacobsen @LiamWhaley @MarcJacobsKite

✩ Get your Dirty Habits Swag http://shop.dirtyhabits.com

The Dirty Habits Crew is a group of professional athletes from around the world, who chase the sun to Cape Town and other parts of the world to push each other to the extreme limits in performance, stunts, and taking day-to-day activities to the next level. We also feature friends and other professional athletes.. surfers, kiteboarders, stuntmen, skateboarders, wakeboarders, motocross riders, freedivers, and big wave surfers.

May 12, 202004:46
#5 Dirty Car Confessions with Steven Akkersdijk KOTA

#5 Dirty Car Confessions with Steven Akkersdijk KOTA

This Dirty Habits Car Confession we chat to Steven Akkersdijk and see his thoughts on this years Red Bull King of the Air event

Instagram: @StevenAkkersdijk

✩ Get your Dirty Habits Swag http://shop.dirtyhabits.com

The Dirty Habits Crew is a group of professional athletes from around the world, who chase the sun to Cape Town and other parts of the world to push each other to the extreme limits in performance, stunts, and taking day-to-day activities to the next level. We also feature friends and other professional athletes.. surfers, kiteboarders, stuntmen, skateboarders, wakeboarders, motocross riders, freedivers, and big wave surfers.

May 12, 202003:55
#4 Dirty Car Confessions with Lasse Walker KOTA

#4 Dirty Car Confessions with Lasse Walker KOTA

In Episode 4 of Dirty Car Confessions, Graham Howes sits down with Red Bull Megaloop Challenge Winner, Lasse Walker after his 50 knot session. See what he has to say about KOTA 2020, and what special talents he has besides kiteboarding.

Instagrm: @LasseWalker

✩ Get your Dirty Habits Swag http://shop.dirtyhabits.com

The Dirty Habits Crew is a group of professional athletes from around the world, who chase the sun to Cape Town and other parts of the world to push each other to the extreme limits in performance, stunts, and taking day-to-day activities to the next level. We also feature friends and other professional athletes.. surfers, kiteboarders, stuntmen, skateboarders, wakeboarders, motocross riders, freedivers, and big wave surfers.

May 12, 202004:51
#3 Dirty Car Confessions with Kevin Langeree KOTA

#3 Dirty Car Confessions with Kevin Langeree KOTA

3x Red Bull King of the Air winner, Kevin Langeree, tells us more about his New Venture and his thoughts on this years King of the Air.

Instagram: @KevinLangeree

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The Dirty Habits Crew is a group of professional athletes from around the world, who chase the sun to Cape Town and other parts of the world to push each other to the extreme limits in performance, stunts, and taking day-to-day activities to the next level. We also feature friends and other professional athletes.. surfers, kiteboarders, stuntmen, skateboarders, wakeboarders, motocross riders, freedivers, and big wave surfers.

May 12, 202004:21
#2 Dirty Car Confessions with Josh Emanuel KOTA

#2 Dirty Car Confessions with Josh Emanuel KOTA

Dirty Car Confessions, Episode 2. Graham Howes catches up with Dirty Boy Josh Emanuel, straight off from a 45 knots kite session. Josh has won the Red Bull Megaloop challenge in The Netherlands and best result at Red Bull King of the Air is 4th. lets see his thoughts on this years King of the Air.

Instagram: @Josh_Emanuel

✩ Get your Dirty Habits Swag http://shop.dirtyhabits.com

The Dirty Habits Crew is a group of professional athletes from around the world, who chase the sun to Cape Town and other parts of the world to push each other to the extreme limits in performance, stunts, and taking day-to-day activities to the next level. We also feature friends and other professional athletes.. surfers, kiteboarders, stuntmen, skateboarders, wakeboarders, motocross riders, freedivers, and big wave surfers.

May 12, 202002:59
#1 Dirty Car Confessions with Ross-Dillon Player KOTA

#1 Dirty Car Confessions with Ross-Dillon Player KOTA

We caught up with Ross-Dillon Player while he was training for the Red Bull King of the Air.   

Instagram: @Ross_Dillon_Player

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The Dirty Habits Crew is a group of professional athletes from around the world, who chase the sun to Cape Town and other parts of the world to push each other to the extreme limits in performance, stunts, and taking day-to-day activities to the next level. We also feature friends and other professional athletes.. surfers, kiteboarders, stuntmen, skateboarders, wakeboarders, motocross riders, freedivers, and big wave surfers. 

May 11, 202002:17