ThankYouSurfing Podcast

Talk Story, a weekly surf and culture vlog and podcast with Brad Wells and Christian de la Iglesia . Special guests and A/V: Caleb Wishart with Intern: Keegan Winton.

Talk Story episodes include:
– Weekly Local Happenings
– Surf Report/Forecast
– and a few surfy topics!


S3E04 – Surf Girl Power: Latvia, Netherlands and Guatemala

Three surfers, three countries, and one shared love for the ocean. Episode 4 of season 3 of the ThankYouSurfing podcast features Ale from Guatemala, Katrina from Latvia, and Nette from the Netherlands. Though they didn’t grow up surfing in their homelands, they’ve found a community in the global surf scene. Live from El Zonte, El Salvador, this episode starts a…

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S3E03 – Canada to El Salvador

Join Brad Wells from Thank You Surfing as he chats with Amanda and Erika in El Salvador, for Season 3, Episode 3. The trio dives into the local surf culture, the impact of international competitions, and the increasing popularity of surfing among both locals and tourists. They discuss their personal journeys, the unique surf scenes of their hometowns in Canada,…

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S3E02 – El Salvador: Localism to Globalism

Join us for another live episode of the Thank You Surfing Podcast from El Salvador. It’s our first international episode, and we’re stoked to discuss the vibrant local surf scene with special guests Pollo from Tropical Freaks and Pablo from Hotel Michanti.  We dive into topics such as the impact of tourism and government initiatives on El Salvador’s surf culture,…

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S3E01- Tales from the Coral Cay Blimp – Season 3 Premiere

Join Brad Wells, Caleb, and a group of friends in Season 3 of the Thank You Surfing Podcast as they discuss the resurgence of Miami’s surfing culture post-COVID from a bus converted into a home. This episode explores the evolution of surf culture, the impact of financial flows on technology and innovation, and the significance of inclusivity within the community.…

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Honoring the Past, Embracing the Future – ThankYouSurfing Podcast Relaunch

ThankYouSurfing Podcast Surfing isn’t just a sport—it’s a lifestyle, a culture, and a deeply ingrained passion for those who embrace it. In the bustling surf scene of Miami, two friends, Brad and Chris, found their shared love for the ocean evolving into something extraordinary. What started as casual conversations at a local surf shop soon transformed into ThankYouSurfing Podcast, a…

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Talk Story: S02Ep03

Brad Wells and Christian de la Iglesia discuss surf and culture with Atena Sherry. Recorded at the new F1RST Surf Shop location at the Marriott Stanton, South Beach. A/V: Caleb Wishart. Talk Story back for the F1RST time at new F1rst Surf Supply Co. – New shop location – What to consider when taking a surf trip Check out other…

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Talk Story: S2Ep02

Brad Wells and Christian de la Iglesia discuss surf and culture with Ryan Heavyside and Ron Heavyside of Nomad Surf Shop. A/V: Caleb Wishart. Talk Story goes on the road to talk to the Heavysides of Nomad Surf Shop. Check out other Talk Story episodes.

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Talk Story: S2E01

Brad Wells and Christian de la Iglesia discuss surf and culture. A/V: Caleb Wishart. An introduction to season two of Talk Story. Christian and Brad talk about what they’ve learned in 2018, and what’s coming up in 2019, as Talk Story plans to go on the road to different surf shops up the Florida coast. Check out other Talk Story…

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Talk Story: Episode 44

Brad Wells of ThankYouSurfing and Christian de la Iglesia of F1RST discuss surf and culture.  A/V: Caleb Wishart.  This episode includes: – Weekly Local Happenings – Surf Report/Forecast – Surf Movies/Influences – West vs. East surf scene – 2019 Check out other Talk Story episodes. Episode 1 This episode includes: Hurricane Irma Surfing Podcasts Shane Dorian on the Joe Rogan…

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Talk Story: Episode 43

Brad Wells of ThankYouSurfing and Christian de la Iglesia of F1RST discuss surf and culture. A/V: Caleb Wishart. This episode includes: – Weekly Local Happenings – Surf Report/Forecast – Travel planning – California fires – Where is talk story going? Check out other Talk Story episodes. Episode 1 This episode includes: Hurricane Irma Surfing Podcasts Shane Dorian on the Joe…

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