DunkersPodcast

Mark (The Hoff) Pedley©️ DunkersPodcast™️

The DunkersPodcast is a warm, uplifting and often hilarious podcast exploring cold water swimming, sea dipping, community wellbeing and coastal life from Abersoch in the Llyn, North Wales. Through inspiring conversations, adventures & honest storytelling, we meet ocean people, adventurers, scientists, community builders and lives which have been transformed by the sea, friendship and the joy of cold water. This year please also follow 'Voices of the Land'; our unique Dunkers series capturing the spirit of the People, Power and the Places who craft and influence North Wales and Llyn Peninsular

  1. 1 day ago

    James Chapman - 'Average with itchy feet'

    Not a Sailor, Not a Reporter… Until He Was. What Could Possibly Go Wrong? Preparing to cross oceans with some of the most remarkable amateur sailors in the world and joining me is the Abersoch Dunkers own Ocean sailor - Andy Teague. Let's untie the ropes and see where this takes us.

    1hr 6min

  2. 15 Jun

    Plas Glyn-y-Wyddw - Voices of the Land Episode 3

    When a Building Becomes a Community — and why does this place matter so much to people? Welcome back to DunkersPodcast, and today we continue our Voices of the Land series — exploring the people, places and stories that make this part of Wales so special. Our journey takes us to the shores of Llanbedrog, to a building that has never simply been a building. It has a personality, a memory, and a life of its own. Today I’m joined by Mr Gwyn Jones, Director of Plas Glyn-y-Wyddw, a remarkable place that has stood proudly since 1857 — a place shaped by heritage, creativity and a deep connection to the Llyn Peninsula. Over its lifetime, this extraordinary house has attracted people of influence, inspired generations, and become a showcase for some of the very best Welsh crafts, skills and imagination. But what makes a place like this truly special is not just the architecture. It’s the feeling you get when you walk through the door. The elegance of its country house origins sits alongside the natural inspiration of the ocean, the landscape and the sands that surround it. It feels like a building that has listened to the land around it — and continues to tell that story. Many of our listeners will already know this place. For generations it has been part of Llyn life — a destination, a meeting place, and a home for creativity. So today we ask a simple question: When does a building become more than bricks and stone? When does it become part of a community’s identity?

    47 min

  3. 3 Jun

    Voices of the Land Ep.2 | Yr Wyddfa (Mt. Snowdon) Mountain Railway

    Today our DunkersPodcast comes from above the Clouds; up a mountain, on a railway and somewhere that, along the way, feels strangely freeing. Welcome to our second 'Voices' Podcast reaching the People, Power and Places who make North Wales and Llyn Peninsular so special. This railway timetable isn't yours anymore. You surrender to the 7.6km climb, the noise, the weather and the mountain. Initially, the background is slightly noisy - so listen hard to catch the voices, but then, from its 3560ft (1085mtr) summit, our walk down the rack and pinion track takes in the awesome, unparallelled, spectacle afforded by 130 years of engineering excellence. Welcome aboard and tickets please!

    38 min

  4. 14 May

    Voices of the Land Ep.1 | Canolfan Felin Uchaf and the Future of Community

    “When you sit in the roundhouse, something shifts… time slows, voices soften, and suddenly you’re part of something much older than yourself.” At Canolfan Felin Uchaf, myth, craft, and community come together — not as something to observe, but something to take part in. Here, in a roundhouse built in the old ways, stories are told as they always have been — by voice, by firelight, and by memory And at the heart of it all is Dafydd — our storyteller today whose rooted in the land, carrying the myths and histories of Llŷn Peninsula and North Wales into the present day.

    47 min

  5. 14 May

    Voices of the Land | The Hoff on North Wales, Identity and Community

    A curated audio portrait of North Wales — told by its mostauthoritative voices. North Wales is more than landscape.It is resilience, language, industry, myth and community. This series creates a lasting audio archive of the peoplewho; Protect its Mountains, Safeguard its seas, Preserve its history, Shape its future These are evergreen stories with long-term cultural value DunkersPodcast is honoured to be able to capture, share and bring you these stories directly from the 'Voices' themselves

    1 min

  6. 26 Apr

    The Beauty of Cold | Gilly McArthur on Wellbeing, Nature and Cold Water

    Whether you're seeking resilience, calm, community or simply the joy of being immersed in nature, The Beauty of Cold offers a life-affirming path back to yourself in simple, achievable and lasting steps. At a time when we all need to escape the noise, this is the perfect cold water antidote and allows a path to return to being more human. Let's meet Gilly, the UK's 'Ice-lady'.

    51 min

  7. 16 Apr

    The Hometown Paddle | Kevin Bell on Adventure, Water and Place

    One paddleboard. One reason that mattered more than quitting. This is Kevin Bell’s #thehometownpaddle - and it’s not what you think. Kevin is the man for all seasons in Abersoch and in 2019, Kevin set off from Abersoch - his new hometown - on a paddleboard, heading over 230 miles across sea, river & canal to Poynton - his old hometown - where this story began. With the help of friends old & new, he & Sally (his inestimable support crew) made it. Not for headlines (well maybe a little bit!) but for someone special.

    54 min

  8. 2 Apr

    Blue Bloods | Cold Water, Community and Coastal Characters

    Blue Bloods is a men‑only wild swimming community using cold water, nature and regular meet‑ups to create connection, confidence and better mental wellbeing. This episode explores why men‑only spaces matter, what makes Blue Bloods different, and how shared experience lowers barriers to conversation. We also explore the community, the humour and the connections which emerge because of the group. Our Blue Bloods Podcast isn't about bravado, performance or the competitive 'mine's bigger than yours' so, come as you are, think of one moment when the 'Blue Bloods effect' could have made a difference and pauses and laughter are welcomed. Oh, and do like & follow and, please share the podcast on your socials and amongst your pals!

    36 min
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The DunkersPodcast is a warm, uplifting and often hilarious podcast exploring cold water swimming, sea dipping, community wellbeing and coastal life from Abersoch in the Llyn, North Wales. Through inspiring conversations, adventures & honest storytelling, we meet ocean people, adventurers, scientists, community builders and lives which have been transformed by the sea, friendship and the joy of cold water. This year please also follow 'Voices of the Land'; our unique Dunkers series capturing the spirit of the People, Power and the Places who craft and influence North Wales and Llyn Peninsular

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  • Creator
    Mark (The Hoff) Pedley©️ DunkersPodcast™️
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    Mark (The Hoff) Pedley©️ DunkersPodcast™️
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    DunkersPodcast