Hell Or High Water

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Hell Or High Water

Presented by Lawrence Stafford, a Finisterre podcast exploring the depths of our oceans and the resilience of the human spirit.

  1. EP 33: Katie McConnell - Science and Surf

    OCT 18

    EP 33: Katie McConnell - Science and Surf

    In the third episode of our new series in partnership with Talisker Whisky, we caught up with big wave surfer Katie McConnell, our North American Ambassador. Over the four years that Katie has been immersed in big wave riding she’s been named Rookie of the year at Red Bull Magnitude in 2022, before going on to win the Thrillers at Killers event at Todos Santos earlier this year.Send us a text

    1h 27m
  2. EP 32: David Stover - Not All Recycling Is Equal, Ft. Katie McConnell

    SEP 25

    EP 32: David Stover - Not All Recycling Is Equal, Ft. Katie McConnell

    For our latest episode we headed across the pond to visit our partners at Bureo®, the company behind NetPlus® – an innovative recycled yarn made entirely of discarded fishing nets with complete traceability from collection through to recycled feedstock. Accompanied by our newest Ambassador, Katie McConnell, they welcomed us to their facility in California where we sat down with founder David Stover to discuss their journey over the last 10 years.Send us a text

    46 min
  3. EP 31: Peigh Asante & Nathaniel Cole - Swim Dem Crew

    SEP 19

    EP 31: Peigh Asante & Nathaniel Cole - Swim Dem Crew

    In the third episode of our new series in partnership with Talisker Whisky, we caught up with Peigh Asante and Nathaniel Cole of London-based swimming club Swim Dem Crew. Swim Dem was founded in 2013 with the aim of using swimming as a tool to empower people. Peigh and Nathaniel aim to promote the social aspect of the sport, making it accessible, fun and inclusive. Proudly branding the Swim Dem Crew as a family, the pair run weekly sessions that focus on training, honing skills and togetherne...

    1h 28m
  4. EP 30: Andy Mann - A Sea Legacy

    AUG 1

    EP 30: Andy Mann - A Sea Legacy

    In the second episode of our new series in partnership with Talisker Whisky, we spoke to the ever-inspiring Andy Mann. An ocean conservationist, explorer, photographer and musician, Andy has travelled the world with camera in hand, documenting some of the most diverse ocean landscapes and ecosystems. Through his co-founded organisation Sea Legacy, he works tirelessly to secure highly protected marine areas in places like the Dominican Republic and Baja Mexico, raising awareness and showcasing...

    1h 12m
  5. EP 29: Ross Edgley & Melanie Barratt - The Swimmers

    JUL 3

    EP 29: Ross Edgley & Melanie Barratt - The Swimmers

    This new season of Hell or High Water is brought to you in partnership with our friends at Talisker Whisky. To kick off the series we headed to the fabled Talisker distillery in the Hebrides, converging for the Skye Summit in celebration of World Oceans Day. We were joined by game-changing endurance swimmer Ross Edgley and Paralympic gold medalist Melanie Barrat to talk about their love of cold water, Ross’s achievement of being the first person to swim around the entire coastline of the UK, ...

    1h 29m
  6. EP 28: Glen Walsh - Still Out In the Lineup

    JUN 21

    EP 28: Glen Walsh - Still Out In the Lineup

    For our latest episode we spoke to the inimitable Glen Walsh, a proudly gay surfer and Venice Beach local who helped produce the groundbreaking 2014 documentary ‘OUT in the lineup’ - one of the first to look at being gay in the surf world. A surfer, skater and activist, Glen’s passion and energy to create space for LGBTQ+ surfers is palpable. We covered everything from growing up skating and coming out in the 80s, to the current landscape for LGBTQ+ surfers, and his now legendary daily surf r...

    53 min
  7. EP 27: Demi Taylor & Sachi Cunningham - SheChange

    MAR 27

    EP 27: Demi Taylor & Sachi Cunningham - SheChange

    Guest Hosted by London Surf Film Festival's, Demi Taylor, dive into conversation with Sachi Cunningham as we discuss Saachi’s SeaChange documentary; a film about female empowerment, competitive surfing and equity in the big wave arena. An insightful conversation about the two lives spent in submerged in sea and surf culture, creativity, cold water and the power of film. Send us a text

    1h 6m
  8. EP.26: Ali Carrier - Salmon & Surf

    08/30/2023

    EP.26: Ali Carrier - Salmon & Surf

    For this next episode, we sit down with a saltwater soul who’d rival most people for time spent in the sea. Aline Carrier is another person with an insatiable passion for their profession. Fisheries Specialist, Oceanographer, Freediver, Surfer, sailor, Ali is someone who’s obsession for the sea stands as testament to the profound connections that can be forged between humans and the ocean. Seamlessly managing to blend her academic world, adventurous spirit and deep-seated curiosity to di...

    1h 18m
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Presented by Lawrence Stafford, a Finisterre podcast exploring the depths of our oceans and the resilience of the human spirit.

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  • Creator
    Finisterre
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    33
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Hell Or High Water
  • Show Website
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