Hell Or High Water
Presented by Lawrence Stafford, a Finisterre podcast exploring the depths of our oceans and the resilience of the human spirit.
Episodes
33 episodes
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 R...
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Episode 33
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1:26:57
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 f...
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Episode 32
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46:13
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 ...
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Episode 31
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1:28:10
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 ...
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Episode 30
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1:12:27
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 Wor...
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Episode 29
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1:29:04
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 su...
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Episode 28
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52:30
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 insig...
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Episode 27
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1:06:26
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, Freedi...
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Episode 26
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1:18:24
EP.25: Ross Reid - Nerdy About Nature
A household name on Vancouver Island and most certainly in the wider conservation space given his growing audience on the like of Instagram, amassing over 250k followers… Ross Reid is a self proclaimed ‘Science Communicator’ or ‘Outdoor Educato...
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Episode 25
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1:09:12
EP.24: Rachel Dickens - Rising Tides
This next episode is an insightful and astute conversation with Rachel Dickens, co-founder of Canada’s Indigenous youth surf team ‘Mułaa’, an organisation rebuilding the indigenous youth’s connection to their ancestral waters through surf and t...
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Episode 24
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49:28
EP.23: Mark McInnis - Cold & Committed
First up in our Canadian mini series, and after a long time waiting, we finally met with master craftsman, Mark McInnis. Recognised as one of the first surf photographers to really ply his trade in the Pacific Northwest, Mark has gone on to est...
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Episode 23
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1:26:53
EP.22: Lewis Arnold & Chris Nelson
A reactive and insightful episode to coincide with their Kickstarter campaign, we speak with Director Lewis Arnold and Writer Chris Nelson on the environmental surf film of the moment, The Big Sea. The Big Sea is an independent, in...
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Episode 22
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37:11
EP.21: Lucas Beaufort – Gus Gus & Friends
Lucas Beaufort, a self-described dreamer, living in a world surrounded by beautiful monsters, Lucas’ distinctive artwork explores the connections mirroring his own affinity with the world and people around him. From his interwoven net-like mura...
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Episode 21
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57:15
EP.20: Bonnie Wright – Going Gently
A strong connection to the ocean, growing up between London and the south coast of England. Harry Potter series. What we can all do in our day to day lives. Climate anxiety. Def.An inspiring and approachable tip-filled guide to changing ...
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Episode 20
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57:39
EP.19: Chad Nelsen – Surfrider (Foundation)
After 16 years as the Surfrider Foundation’s Environmental Director, Dr Chad Nelsen was the obvious choice when selecting their next CEO. An activist, campaigner, family man and avid waterman he brings insight and experience to the fight to pro...
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Episode 19
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57:03
EP.18: Christian Beamish – Boats, Boards & Baja
Next up in our Californian Omnibus we met with Christian Beamish – Surfer, Shaper, Sailor and Writer, Christian is somewhat of an underground yet widely known stalwart of the surfing world. Calling the likes of the Malloy brothers, Greg Long an...
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Episode 18
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48:58
EP.17: Sarah Gerhardt – Mavericks Maverick
Welcome back… thanks for tuning in as we find ourselves in steady flow of new episodes.Thinking on this next one in our California omnibus, it would be fair to say that in a time where just about every outrageous human endeavor or...
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Episode 17
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1:06:56
EP.16: Nik Strong-Cvetich - Save The Waves
For Episode 2 of this California Mini Series - we sat down with Nik Strong-Cvetich, CEO of Save The Waves Coalition. Founded in 2003, its Mission Objective is to protect surfing ecosystems around the world - where surfing provides a vehicle for...
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Episode 16
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51:54
EP.15: Bonnie Tsui - Why We Swim / Why We Surf
Moving from San Francisco down to San Diego through some of the countries most epic coastal communities we caught up with cold water swimmers, ocean activists, big wave pioneers and more as we looked to bring you more stories from the sea to in...
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Episode 15
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1:12:45
EP.14: Beau Young – The Art of Surf
Throughout the year, OPEN hosts world-class surfer-shapers residencies, giving everyday surfers an opportunity to own a hand shaped surfboard from some of the most respected names in the industry - including to date Simon Anderson, Neil Purchas...
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Episode 14
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1:27:29
EP.13: Bella Collins – Eat, Sleep, Row, Repeat
Bella Collins is one part of the incredible Ocean Sheroes, an all-woman rowing crew who raced 2,400 hard nautical miles across the Pacific Ocean last year in world record attempt. Setting off from San Francisco and finishing at Hawaii’s Waikiki...
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Episode 13
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57:42
EP.12: Hugo Tagholm – A Voice for the Ocean
For our first episode of 2022 we’re coming out swinging with one our of closest allies and one of the most inspired ’ocean and surf activists’ out there, Hugo Tagholm, CEO of Surfers Against Sewage and Finisterre Ambassador. F...
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Episode 12
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1:04:21
EP.11: 2021 Round-up
This week and to bridge the gap between this years roster and next years line up, we’ve wrapped up a little special for you of some of the best bits from our 2021 guests.It's a bit of a hash up, remix if you will, so in way of introd...
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Episode 11
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35:34
EP.10: Melissa Reid – Britain’s World Champ
For Episode 10 we tuned in with a genuine surfing champion, with the legendary and unmistakable initials of MR. Now, I’m not talking about Australian surfing icon Mark Richards, but instead British surfing hero, Melissa Reid.Melissa, muc...
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Episode 10
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56:44