Crest Surfcast
Stagione 1
di Tom Anderson
How's the surf industry looking going into the Christmas shopping season? And do you need some gift buying inspiration? Tom catches up with Chris Seage of Cove Distribution Ltd to learn what's been flying off the shelves this year, and how to best supports the businesses that matter as you shop. Besides a range of grass-roots surf shop and business owners, each of the 2020 Crest presenters has left tips for what to buy that special surfer this festive season. And, of course, where would we be without a review of the highlights of Season One? Our presenters have also chosen their favourite moments from the inaugural year of the podcast, sending Producer Dodd to the vault for a few quick audio reminders. All in all, this bonus 2020 episode therefore has the highest number of contributors to a single edition yet! Nadolig llawen, pawb, a blwyddyn newydd dda! Produced by James Dodd & Tom Anderson Artwork by GS Design Co Music Copyright James Dodd 2020
Last week it was becoming PJ - and now it's about being PJ. Hands up if you remember that surfline! Listen as PJ tells Tom and Rhino how he went about creating his seminal surf report service, about growing the surf shop and brand and about the rest of life's journey to where we are now. This candid discussion includes a haunting account of life-threatening injury, as well as plenty more of Pete's trademark lyrical praise for the sheer joy of surfing as both an action and a way of life. Plus the obligatory debate about the state of modern surfing. Who's his favourite surfer to watch nowadays? You'll never guess it... This is the finale of Crest's first season. Thanks to each and every listener, and we can't wait to bring back more of the same in Spring 2021. Produced by James Dodd & Tom Anderson Video (YouTube version only) directed by Joey Pearson Stay Young written by Benny Gallagher & Graham Lyle, arranged and performed by Pete 'PJ' Jones Feeling Something written and performed by Pete 'PJ' Jones (Copyright 2020) Men of Harlech rearranged by James Dodd CREST PODCAST 2020 SEASON Series hosts: Tom Anderson, Rob Blythe, James ‘Rhino’ Thomas, Breige Lawrence, Elliot Dudley, Rhydian Lewis With thanks to all our series guests: Andy Martin, Emily Williams, Harry Cromwell, Luke Young, Mhairi-Clair Stewart, Wayne Edwards, Mark Vaughan, Gemma Harris, Richard Stroud, Matthew Hapgood, Gwen Spurlock, Glyn Ovens, Rob Miles, Mark ‘Splinter’ Griffiths, Richard Burton & Elizabeth Taylor, Mark Schofield, Logan Nicol, Luke Dillon, Sam Bleakley, Sindia Sosdian, James Jones, Angus Ruddle, Chris Nelson, Demi Taylor, Eoin McCarthy Deering, Pete ‘PJ’ Jones Crest is thankful for the support of Porthcawl Surf School, Obsessive Disorder, The Welsh Surfing Federation, Anne Gallagher, Breige Lawrence, George Schofield Music: Main theme tunes, Punks of Harlech and Rastas of Harlech, arranged, performed and recorded by James Dodd (Copyright 2020) Series Artwork: GS Design Company Video Production (YouTube) for Episodes 19, 23 & 24: Joey Pearson Scripts for Episodes 11, 12, 14 & 15: Rob Blythe Series Scripts & Research: Tom Anderson Series Producer: James Dodd
Present or nearby for many of the defining moments in international surfing history, Pete ‘PJ’ Jones has first-hand experience of some of the greatest tales our sport can offer. In this first half of his life-story interview, Wales’ trailblazing surfer talks Tom and Rhino through discovering his ‘gift’ and its life-changing impact. From ‘dropping out’ of any career that might get in the way of water time, to winning his European title in 1977 on the day his son James was born, this is all about the process of becoming ‘PJ’ – the man whose distinctive style and approach ensured that Wales sat atop of Europe’s surf scene during formative years in the sport’s culture. Part Two to follow Thursday, 8th October. Produced by James Dodd & Tom Anderson Video (YouTube version only) directed by Joey Pearson Stay Young written by Benny Gallagher & Graham Lyle, arranged & performed by Pete ‘PJ’ Jones Feeling Something written and performed by Pete ‘PJ’ Jones (Copyright 2020) Men of Harlech rearranged by James Dodd
Our first Irish guest is as intrepid as they come. Renowned charger Eoin McCarthy Deering tells Tom about his addiction to remote slabs on the west of his beloved Emerald Isle, as well as the wanderlust which has seen him post up in some of the planet's remotest surf spots. Eoin's relationship with GoPro has led to some of the most awe-inspiring surf-travel clips out there. How does he go about organising, and surviving, such adventures? And on top of this, there's also a free Gaelic lesson for those of you drawn to tongue twisters. Produced by James Dodd & Tom Anderson Artwork by GS Design Co Music Copyright James Dodd 2020
International purveyors of the finest surf stoke. After jacking in the day jobs to become nomadic writers, Chris Nelson and Demi Taylor's Footprint Guides to Surfing in Britain and Europe dropped at a time when publishers were eating up anything surf. Building on Demi's experiences from her days in the Roxy PR department, the couple then hit on a winning formula in running the inaugural London Surf Film Festival. In the decade since, Chris and Demi's events experience has seen them also develop the Approaching Lines festival in Newquay and a raft of specialty surf contests. In the process, it has been their job to hang out with some of the most interesting, and high-profile characters in the surf world. From putting on Steph Gilmore's premier in the big smoke, to helping upcoming and aspiring film directors break through, their events have often become crucial stops along any world surfer's European leg. In conversation with Tom, the pair recall some of the personalities and situations the festivals have thrown up, as well as the movies which have made it. Produced by James Dodd & Tom Anderson Artwork by GS Design Co Music Copyright James Dodd 2020
Long known as a charger and a legend of Wales' underground surf scenes, Porthcawl's Angus Ruddle is a character whose tales, advice and opinions are the stuff of fable. A consultant vascular surgeon by day (or night!), 'Gus' applies the same personality traits which have taken him to the top of an elite profession to his pursuit of action sports. In the water, he's well known for chasing down mountainous waves - and on land... well, the situation is no different. In fact, if we talk mountains, then he has bagged the holy grail. In this exceptionally candid interview, Gus tells Tom and Rhino about summiting Everest, crossing Afghanistan on horseback and other adventures both in and out of the medical scrubs. He was a certain booking for Crest from early days, anyway, having been present for two of the top 'surf trip nightmare' tales submitted for Episodes 7 and 8. Like his life, Gus' appearance on the podcast is entertaining, unpredictable and inspiring to the last. Produced by James Dodd & Tom Anderson Artwork by GS Design Co Music Copyright James Dodd 2020
'Logos out, logos in.' Be it advice for the future generations, or incredible tales from the highest levels of contest success (he's beaten Taj Burrow!), James Jones is one of the most important voices in modern Welsh, and indeed British, surfing. Tom and Rhino Thomas get the inside take on what it's been like to grow up with the weight of a nation's expectations on your shoulders, only to live up to the hype and then some - and with a surf-stoked smile throughout. Produced by James Dodd & Tom Anderson Artwork by GS Design Co Video (YouTube version only) directed by Joey Pearson Music Copyright James Dodd 2020
What makes a world-renowned paleoclimatologist with a powerful forehand gouge leave New Jersey to settle down in... Wales? Apparently our waves aren't too shabby, and our water 'isn't as cold' as NJ in winter. With a work travel itinerary that could just as easily be that of a Search movie, Dr Sosdian has joined Tom and Breige Lawrence to tell tales of voyaging in the name of oceanic research (which often means catching waves!) and of growing up in Jersey. Why did she replace the sandy barrels of Manasquan for Llantwit? And what is the future for the coral reefs the world's ecosystems - and often its surf spots, too - depend on? And would she actually consider herself long enough resident of Llantwit to prefer Channel Coast SC over Welsh Coast? Produced by James Dodd & Tom Anderson Artwork by GS Design Co Music Copyright James Dodd 2020
With Brilliant Corners, Sam's series of travelogues from the world's less visited surf destinations, now available on WSL Studios, this former European champ is well placed to lead a new wave of surf exploration. Listen to him as he tells Tom and Rob about some of the places he's visited, his inspirations, travel companions and philosophies. We also learn a few tricks of the WSL commentary trade from an insider's perspective, and about what exactly is needed to get a PhD in surf travel writing. Produced by James Dodd & Tom Anderson Artwork by GS Design Co Music Copyright James Dodd 2020
'Surfing’s not a jock sport, it’s not football or whatever... We’re not f***ing athletes, we’re surfers,' said Joel Tudor to Surf Europe. A contentious issue, which has rumbled since, now it's Crest's turn to tackle the thorny debate about surfing's changing identity. For this debate special, Tom and Rob square off against each other from different sides of the divide - with the help of Logan Nichol, Elliot Dudley and Cornwall's WQS battler, Luke Dillon. Guest hosted, refereed and adjudicated by Breige Lawrence, we attempt to settle once and for all whether the 'jockification' of surfing is a good thing. Sparks will fly, challenges laid down, and common ground kept to a minimum. Who'd have thought a benign question asked by Rob to Gwen Spurlock in the Garden Studio back in June would lead us here? Hey, ho, such is the role of a surfing podcast eh! So who won the argument? Jocks? Purists? And do we even care? Of course we do! Tune in to find out why...