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Crest Surfcast

Tom Anderson

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Frequency: 1 episode/37d. Total Eps: 65

All things surf from in and out of Wales, hosted by Tom Anderson, Rob Blythe, Sindia Sosdian and others. Interviews with local, national and international legends, topical discussion and general stoke! (Producer: James Dodd; Artwork: GS Design Co; Music copyright James Dodd )

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Crest Podcast Ep60 - 2024 Welsh Nationals & Josie Hawke interview, Summer or Winter?, Keeping Surf Diaries and more ft guests Logan Nicol & Sindia Sosdian

Season 5 · Episode 60

Monday, December 9, 2024 • Duration 01:14:10

We had to drop at least once before 2024 was done, didn't we? Our excuse is we kept waiting for the Welsh to run... but then it did, so here we are. We've got the exclusive first interviews from both Mens and Womens winners Logan and Josie, as well as a 'best bits' file of Greg Owen's commentary. Tom debates with studio guests Sindia Sosdian and Logan whether summer or winter is the better proposition for a Welsh surfer, and since all three keep surf diaries we've also got a bit of discussion on that, too. How many surfs are you on for in 2024? And are you going to set a 2025 target? Let us know via the usual methods.

Produced by James Dodd

Artwork by GS Design Co

Music Copyright James Dodd 2024

With thanks to the WSF for audio clips from the live feed

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Crest Podcast Ep59 - Christmas Special featuring RHINO

Season 4 · Episode 59

Tuesday, December 5, 2023 • Duration 01:04:39

Who in Wales doesn't miss the Rhines? Of course, it was only a matter of time before Crest and Welsh Surfing legend James Rhino Thomas appeared on our bandwidth again - and this time it's from New Zealand, his new place of abode. Following a late arrival, as Rob had to finish his Cricket Club's AGM first, he and Tom ask Rhines about all the important things; how is the surf, what's the weather like, was John-John Florence really that good in real life? This is a great tale of ongoing adventure, and we're stoked to hear that the family's new set-up is going well. What better way to put together a Christmas episode than by talking to someone who's right in the best days of their summer? (Information about how to emigrate appears at the end of the show...)

Produced by James Dodd

Artwork by GS Design Co

Music Copyright James Dodd 2020

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Crest Podcast Ep50 - Boardmasters Part One: Live from the Booth

Season 3 · Episode 50

Monday, August 22, 2022 • Duration 01:42:16

Having annoyed ears around Wales for decades, Rob and Tom were both fortunate to finally make their debuts as WSL rent-a-gobs last week at this year‘s Newquay Boardmasters Surfing Festival, after the event was given QS status again. A fitting fiftieth episode has emerged; a special Crest live which Rob did on Saturday afternoon, with the help of Callum Thomas, while the juniors were on hold for a few hours. This is a series of quickfire interviews which went out to the beach crowd, with a huge range of characters who were on hand in the competitors' area. We have simply uploaded the whole broadcast here, but if you want to pick out specific guests they are time-stamped in the show notes below. There will be another Boardmasters special to follow for September's First Tuesday's episode, featuring a huge list of UK juniors and a round-up of where the British Isles' surfers are sitting after the big three summer QS events. In the meantime, enjoy these candid chats with the following guests, for whose time we are eternally grateful:

Gearoid McDaid - 2:22

Sam Hearn - 8:45

Alys Barton - 16:29

Joel Gray - 22:24

Ben Skinner - 29:36

Lauren Sandland - 40:17

Mark Boyd - 45:41

Phil Williams - 52:27

PLD & Logan Nicol - 1,03:00

Kerry Powell - 1,16:18

Gabe Llewellyn - 1,23:28

Eva Blackford & Lila Skinner - 1,29:24

Tegan Blackford - 1,34:07

David Nankivell - 1,36:22

Produced by Tom Anderson & James Dodd

Artwork by GS Design Co

Music copyright James Dodd 2022

Crest Podcast Ep49 - CELEBRATING SCHOF 1963-2022

Season 3 · Episode 49

Tuesday, August 2, 2022 • Duration 02:07:35

In the summer of 2020 we had the pleasure of talking to Mark Schofield for a whole evening, covering his surfing life and his views on just about everything else we could think of. In March of this year, we sadly lost this colossus of the Welsh surfing community. This is a re-cut of the conversation we had with Schof back then, and a chance for us all to both enjoy his voice, and to feel the pain of losing this exceptional figure. There will be a paddle-out when those closest are ready, and Crest will of course share the info once we know. In the meantime, here is the man revisited, with love and gratitude to the Schofield family, forever in the hearts and minds of all the surfers who knew the legend that was Mark.

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Crest First Tuesdays - Nick Hounsfield

Season 3 · Episode 48

Tuesday, July 5, 2022 • Duration 40:25

It has to be the coolest moniker in surfing – Wavemaker. Nick Hounsfield is best known for being the person who brought surf stoke to the inland flats of northern Bristol. In one of The Wave's fabulous glamping pods, Tom and Emily caught up with the man who took the place from inception to conception. What made Nick one day wake up and decide he wanted to undertake such an ambitious project? What was it like showing these plans to the planning inspector who didn't surf? And how does he feel when that blue, almond-shaped barrel reels off with a stoked customer sitting on its foamball? Besides this, we also hear about Nick's surfing values and journey, as well as a general celebration of a place that has become one of England's outstanding surf zones.

Produced by James Dodd

Artwork by GS Design Co

Music Copyright James Dodd 2022

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Crest First Tuesdays - Patrick Langdon-Dark

Season 3 · Episode 47

Tuesday, June 7, 2022 • Duration 01:14:38

An exciting adjustment to the promised schedule for this month, as for the first time since Carwyn Williams (we believe, at least) Wales is home to Britain's top ranked pro surfer. In case you didn't know, Pat Langdon-Dark is a young Gower goofyfoot who finished the year 13th on the WSL Europe leaderboard. It seems the prospect of a British, and indeed Welsh, surfer making it to some of the biggest events in the sport are very much alive. While popping into Porthcawl to watch the BLU contest, Pat sat down with Tom and Rhino to talk about his approaches, his plans and his response to the narrowest of narrow misses for a Challenger Series berth (so narrow that even the WSL posted he'd made it at one point!). Whether shredding Europe's beachbreaks, touring the motherland for new spots or charging the frigid slabs of the northern nations, Pat loves it all. Stand by for an extraordinary chat of stoke, technique and mindset.

Produced by James Dodd & Tom Anderson

Artwork by GS Design Co

Music Copyright James Dodd 2022

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Crest Podcast Ep46 - Jamie Bateman

Season 3 · Episode 46

Tuesday, May 3, 2022 • Duration 01:31:17

Besides being one of the best surfers this land has known, Jamie Bateman has recently become Surfline's chief forecaster for the UK and Ireland. He's long been one of the most interesting guys you could sit down with for a chat about the ocean and its ways, but now he's officially employed in that capacity. In another video edition episode (thanks to Craig at Camera Anchor if you head to our YouTube page), Tom and Vaughanie catch up with Bateman to find out about his unique surfer's journey. Besides the mishaps and the accolades that make Jamie the legend he is, there's also a chance to find out how a Surfline forecaster goes about their business - well, the stuff they can tell us at least. Lots of lesser known facts about one of our favourite style masters, but will he answer Vaughanie's most important question of all: what's the surf like in...?

Produced by James Dodd, Mark Vaughan & Tom Anderson

Video edition directed and edited by Craig Nicol

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Crest Podcast Ep45 - Langland Board Riders (inc Wilky Sword preview)

Season 3 · Episode 45

Monday, March 14, 2022 • Duration 01:20:58

Founded off the back of a skate ramp made from stolen ply, the Langland Board Riders is now one of the most dominant forces in Welsh surfing. Having fostered some of our greatest past and present surfers, this is an organisation which taps into one of the land's best known surf communities. Joined by a panel of LBR stalwarts, we talk history, culture, localism, the Mun, iconic events like the Toxic Trophy, Derek Hynd's Red Bull tours and the Seeded Open - as well as how not to get into Cinderellas for free if your name is Nick Swinnerton (when the place existed, and Swinno lived in Wales, of course). There's also a chat with teen shredder Alys Barton before she left for QS duty, and a preview of the upcoming Wilkinson Sword, which of course is currently held by the LBR. Panelists: Si Page, Ian 'Tomsk' Thomson, Matt 'Spud' Stephen, Sam Johnson & Ed Bresnan. Hosted by Tom Anderson.

Produced by James Dodd

Artwork by GS Design Co

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Crest Podcast Ep44 - Paul Gill, Part Two

Season 2 · Episode 44

Monday, November 29, 2021 • Duration 01:23:49

To finish our 2021 Season, here's the second instalment of The Gill's life story. What was it like to discover some of Northern Europe's most iconic spots? What about the process of sharing those finds? Tom and Rob hear all about these moments, as well as tales from Ireland and Wales - not to mention a life-changing trip to Mauritius and of course his long-standing personal friendship with none other than Da Cat, Miki Dora. And would a season finale be complete without a final surf travel nightmare? Another Indonesian horror-show courtesy of listener George Clarke!

Produced by James Dodd & Tom Anderson

Video edition directed, filmed & edited by Camera Anchor, Craig Nicol

With special thanks to Sarah Gill

CREST PODCAST 2021 SEASON

Series hosts: Tom Anderson, James ‘Rhino’ Thomas, Rob Blythe, Elliot Dudley, James Dodd, Mark Vaughan

Pundits: Emily Williams, Chris Fowler

With thanks to our 2021 guests: Luke Cromwell (PhotoBossBali), Jenny Jones, Jem Evans, Al Mennie, Frankie Pioli, Harry Cromwell, Logan Nicol, Patrick Langdon-Dark, Linda Sharp, David TC Davies MP, Mack Jenkins, Llewellyn Whittaker, Brad Gerlach, Greg Owen, Anna-Rose Merchant, Blake Jones, Buzzy Kerbox, Adz Lison (The Grumpy Surfer), Callum Thomas, Gabe Davies, The Gill

Crest is thankful for the support of: Elusive Clothing, Obsessive Disorder, No Limit Wetsuits, Full Charge, WSF Surf School, Waveki, The Welsh Surfing Federation, Anne Gallagher, Breige Lawrence, George Schofield, The Wave Bristol

Video Production for Episodes 32 & 33: Martin John

Video Production for Episodes 43 & 44: Camera Anchor, Craig Nicol

Crest Podcast Ep43 - Paul Gill, Part One

Season 2 · Episode 43

Monday, November 15, 2021 • Duration 57:31

The greatest tales, from the greatest of legends - put simply, this is why Crest in Partnership with Elusive was started. Season Two culminates here with one of the all-time storytellers of Welsh, and indeed global, surf folklore. Paul Gill (a.k.a. The Gill) here talks to Tom and Rob for the first of a two-part life story. From a childhood in the stands at Anfield, to some of the best Mundaka ever seen, via a torrent of typically torrid toilet tales along the way - this is a not-to-be-missed extravaganza of surf magic. Part Two on November 29th...

Produced by James Dodd & Tom Anderson

Video Directed and Edited by Camera Anchor, a.k.a. Craig Nicol

Artwork by GS Design Co

All Photography Copyright Paul Gill

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