Join Brad Wells of Thank You Surfing in Season 3, Episode 5 when Scott from IWS Miami hosts Taylor, Theo, Daniel, and Aden from the FIU Surf Club to explore the changes in the surf industry and culture since the 1980’s. Recorded on June 27, 2024, this episode examines the decline of surfing’s cultural relevance, shares Miami surf stories, discusses…

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 epi…

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 hometow…

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…

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…

Bradley Wells and Christian De La Iglesia introduce their intentions for the ThankYouSurfing podcast. They aim to celebrate surfing culture and preserve surfing history within their local community. The plan for the podcast takes a poignant turn as Brad addresses the passing of his friend and co-host, Chris, emphasizing the importance of continuing…

Brad Wells and Christian de la Iglesia discuss surf and culture with Mike Gonzalez. Recorded in the Thank You Surfing loft. A/V: Caleb Wishart. Weekly happs Report and forcast Print photos vs social media The Cultural importance of surf media The New, New References: Masters of Surf Photography: Jeff Divine: Thirty years, 1970-1999…

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 Visit http://ThankYouSurfing.com for Seas…

Brad Wells and Christian de la Iglesia discuss surf and culture at Nomad Surf Shop with special guests Ryan Heavyside and Ron Heavyside. 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 sh…

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. Visit http://ThankYouSurfing.com for season 1…

Brad Wells of ThankYouSurfing and Christian de la Iglesia of F1RST | Division Wynwood 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– 2019Visit http://ThankYouSurfing.com for more…

Brad Wells of ThankYouSurfing and Christian de la Iglesia of F1RST | Division Wynwood 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?Visit http://ThankYouSurfing.com for more……

Brad Wells of ThankYouSurfing and Christian de la Iglesia of F1RST | Division Wynwood discuss surf and culture. Special guests: Carlos “Turtle” Gimenez, Bill Whiddon, and Terry “TQ” QuinlanA/V: Caleb Wishart. Intern: KeeganThis episode includes:– Weekly Local Happenings– Surf Report/Forecast– South Beach:Changing geography and surf scene– Board pro…

Brad Wells of ThankYouSurfing and Christian de la Iglesia of F1RST | Division Wynwood discuss surf and culture. Special guest: Aretha Sack (@PonyMaane @FlossGloss)A/V: Caleb WishartThis episode includes:– Weekly Local Happenings– Surf Report/Forecast– Landlocked– Adult Grom– The ocean: a lot to take inFloss Gloss: http://flossgloss.comBikini inspec…

Brad Wells of ThankYouSurfing and Christian de la Iglesia of F1RST | Division Wynwood discuss surf and culture. Special guests Rudy Duboue (@RudyDuboue http://RudyDuboue.com) and Billy Marshall (@BillyGoate)A/V: Caleb Wishart, Intern: Keegan

Brad Wells of ThankYouSurfing and Christian de la Iglesia of F1RST | Division Wynwood discuss surf and culture. Special guests Ethan, Merritt, and Chad of CREPIC (@LiveCrepic http://livecrepic.com)A/V: Caleb Wishart, Intern: Bobby Koz

Christian de la Iglesia of F1RST | Division Wynwood is joined by guest hosts Anouck Jourdaa (@AnouckJourdaa), and Fulvia Zando (@FulviaZando), and special guest Pedro Querejeta of Puro Surf, El Salvador to discuss surf and culture.A/V: Caleb WishartThis episode includes:– Weekly Local Happenings– Surf Report/Forecast– Puro Surf academy– El Salvador…

Brad Wells of ThankYouSurfing and Christian de la Iglesia of F1RST | Division Wynwood discuss surf and culture.A/V: Caleb Wishart, Intern: KeeganThis episode includes:– Weekly Local Happenings– Surf Report/Forecast– Red tide– Ten years at F1rst– Maui’s injury and recovery (http://bit.ly/MauiRecovery)Visit http://ThankYouSurfing.com for more……

Brad Wells of ThankYouSurfing and Christian de la Iglesia of F1RST | Division Wynwood discuss surf and culture. Special Guests: Zander (@ZanderWaves, ZanderWaves.com)A/V: Caleb Wishart Intern: KeeganThis episode includes:– Weekly Local Happenings– Surf Report/Forecast– Going Upcoast– Touring and Surfing– Getting into Music– Live Musical Performance…

Brad Wells of ThankYouSurfing and Christian de la Iglesia of F1RST | Division Wynwood discuss surf and culture. Special Guests: Sean Kouri (@miamirockssmk)A/V: Caleb WishartThis episode includes:– Weekly Local Happenings– Surf Report/Forecast– Lifeguarding– Tony Bird– Extreme SportsVisit http://ThankYouSurfing.com for more……

Brad Wells of ThankYouSurfing and Christian de la Iglesia of F1RST | Division Wynwood discuss surf and culture. Special Guests: Billy Marshall (@billygoate) and Chris Caldwell (@chris__caldwell)A/V: Caleb WishartThis episode includes:– Weekly Local Happenings– Surf Report/Forecast– Why was the report wrong?– Chris and Billy– Car SurfingVisit http:/…

Brad Wells of ThankYouSurfing and Christian de la Iglesia of F1RST | Division Wynwood discuss surf and culture. Guest & A/V: Caleb WishartThis episode includes:– Weekly Local Happenings– Surf Report/Forecast– Surf Expo– The Ron Jon's ExperienceVisit http://ThankYouSurfing.com for more…

Brad Wells of ThankYouSurfing and Christian de la Iglesia of F1RST | Division Wynwood discuss surf and culture. Special guest: Dave Lavernia (@davel_art, https://www.daveldesigns.com)A/V: Caleb WishartIntern: Keegan WintonThis episode includes:– Weekly Local Happenings– Surf Report/Forecast– Learning to Surf– Art in Surfing– Passion and Commerciali…

Brad Wells of ThankYouSurfing and Christian de la Iglesia of F1RST | Division Wynwood discuss surf and culture. Special guest: Ray Corona of Rip Curl @RipCurl_MamiA/V: Caleb WishartIntern: Keegan WintonThis episode includes:– Weekly Local Happenings– Surf Report/Forecast– Opening of Rip Curl Miami– Brad in Costa RicaVisit http://ThankYouSurfing.com…

Brad Wells of ThankYouSurfing and Christian de la Iglesia of F1RST | Division Wynwood discuss surf and culture. Special guest: Rudy Dubuoe and Intern KeeganA/V: Caleb WishartThis episode includes:– Weekly Local Happenings– Surf Report/Forecast– Red tide– Van life– The ideal surf shopVisit http://ThankYouSurfing.com for more……

Brad Wells of ThankYouSurfing and Christian de la Iglesia of F1RST | Division Wynwood discuss surf and culture. Special guest: Jaime Hernandez and Intern KeeganA/V: Caleb WishartThis episode includes:– Weekly Local Happenings– Surf Report/Forecast– Alternative Surfcraft– Keegan’s California Summer Visit http://ThankYouSurfing.com for more……

Brad Wells of ThankYouSurfing and Christian de la Iglesia of F1RST | Division Wynwood discuss surf and culture. Special guest: Amy CobbA/V: Caleb WishartThis episode includes:– Weekly Local Happenings– Surf Report/Forecast– South Beach in the 1990's– Where Surfing Takes YouCheck out Amy's jewelry, Hazbin! https://www.etsy.com/nz/shop/HazbinVisit ht…

Brad Wells of ThankYouSurfing and Christian de la Iglesia of F1RST | Division Wynwood discuss surf and culture.A/V: Caleb WishartThis episode includes:– Weekly Local Happenings– Surf Report/Forecast- Outdoor Retailer Show in Denver- Speed of surf mediaVisit http://ThankYouSurfing.com for more…

Talk Story Episode 26 is now live on ThankYouSurfing.com. Special guests: Andres Amadeus.A/V: Caleb WishartThis episode includes:– Weekly Local Happenings– Surf Report/Forecast- Passion Projects- Injuries and being out of commission- Why the beach?Visit http://ThankYouSurfing.com for more…

Episode 25, recorded July 13 2018Brad Wells of ThankYouSurfing and Christian de la Iglesia of F1RST | Division Wynwood discuss surf and culture. Special guests: Emily Sears and Marina Hamm.A/V and Editing: Caleb Wishart.This episode includes:- Weekly Local Happenings- Surf Report/Forecast- Trade Shows and Swim Week- Life on the Road in Action Sport…

Brad Wells of ThankYouSurfing and Christian de la Iglesia of F1RST | Division Wynwood discuss surf and culture. Special guest: Rudy DuboueA/V and Editing: Caleb Wishart.This episode includes:- Weekly Local Happenings- Surf Report/Forecast- Becoming a Regular- Moving for Surf- Mid-lengths

Brad Wells of ThankYouSurfing and Christian de la Iglesia of F1RST | Division Wynwood discuss surf and culture. Special guest: Joe SpeyA/V and Editing: Caleb Wishart.This episode includes:- Weekly Local Happenings- Surf Report/Forecast- Melbourne Beach: Then/Now- Surf Music- Wavepools and Engineering…

Brad Wells of ThankYouSurfing and Christian de la Iglesia of F1RST | Division Wynwood discuss surf and culture. Special guest: Darren CefaluA/V and Editing: Caleb Wishart.This episode includes:- Weekly Local Happenings- Surf Report/Forecast- Surfing and healing- New York surfers in Miami- The joys and hardships of teaching your significant other ho…

Brad Wells of ThankYouSurfing and Christian de la Iglesia of F1RST | Division Wynwood discuss surf and culture. Special guest: Annie VazquezA/V and Editing: Caleb Wishart.This episode includes:- Weekly Local Happenings- Surf Report/Forecast- Mental Health- Who/What is an “Influencer”- Fashion and Surfing…

Brad Wells of ThankYouSurfing and Christian de la Iglesia of F1RST | Division Wynwood discuss surf and culture. Special guest: Scott PayneA/V and Editing: Caleb Wishart.This episode includes:- Weekly Local Happenings- Surf Report/Forecast- AI movie: Mental Illness, addiction, and Surfing- IWS Miami: Then and Now- The Future of Surf Retail…

Brad Wells of ThankYouSurfing and Christian de la Iglesia of F1RST | Division Wynwood discuss surf and culture.A/V and Editing: Caleb Wishart.This episode includes:- Weekly Local Happenings- Surf Report/Forecast- Why we started Talk Story- What’s happened so far…- What’s next for Talk Story?

Talk Story - Episode 18 - May 10 2018Brad Wells of ThankYouSurfing and Christian de la Iglesia of F1RST | Division Wynwood discuss surf and culture. Special guest: Marley Puglielli.A/V and Editing: Caleb Wishart.This episode includes:- Weekly Local Happenings- Surf Report/Forecast- Bali- Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico- Boogie boarders vs. surfers i…

Brad Wells of ThankYouSurfing and Christian de la Iglesia of F1RST | Division Wynwood discuss surf and culture. Special guest: Joey Bananas.A/V and Editing: Caleb Wishart.This episode includes:- Weekly Local Happenings- Surf Report/Forecast- What do you do when it goes flat?- Reality of surf travel destinations- Traveling with guys vs girls vs fami…

Brad Wells of ThankYouSurfing and Christian de la Iglesia of F1RST | Division Wynwood discuss surf and culture. Special guests: Annie Tworoger, Amy Cobb, and Jennie Pickens. Cameos by: Kai Tworoger, Juliana and Tristan Marqueza.Sound effects: Jovann Guillermo Lopez.A/V and Editing: Caleb WishartThis episode includes:- Weekly Local Happenings- Surf …

Brad Wells of ThankYouSurfing and Christian de la Iglesia of F1RST | Division Wynwood discuss surf and culture. Special guests: DJ Takshak and BrandonThis episode includes:- Weekly Local Happenings- Surf Report/Forecast- Bali Surf Trips- Working in Surf Retail- Brad's trip to Costa Rica (Live!)

Brad Wells of ThankYouSurfing and Christian de la Iglesia of F1RST | Division Wynwood discuss surf and culture. Special guest: Mike Gonzalez. This episode includes:Weekly Local HappeningsSurf Report/ForecastWork/Surf BalanceTraveling with SurfboardsBoardshorts for Different Occasions

This episode includes:Weekly Local HappeningsSurf Report/ForecastWho / What is a Local?Surf Travel Impacts

Brad Wells of ThankYouSurfing and Christian de la Iglesia of F1RST | Division Wynwood discuss surf and culture. Special guest: Rudy Duboue. This episode includes:Weekly Local HappeningsSurf Report/ForecastBuilding Your Own SurfboardIndividuality in SurfingSupporting Brands

Brad Wells of ThankYouSurfing and Christian de la Iglesia of F1RST | Division Wynwood discuss surf and culture. Special guest: Caleb Wishart. This episode includes:Weekly Local HappeningsSurf Report/ForecastThe Surf MovieHow to Dress Like a Surfer

Brad Wells of ThankYouSurfing and Christian de la Iglesia of F1RST | Division Wynwood discuss surf and culture. Special guest: Lou Lozada. Surprise Guests: Alex Montero, Rudy Duboue, Jonathan Valerius, and Rene Gomez. (And, Napoleon, the super pup!)This episode includes:Weekly Local HappeningsSurf Report/ForecastJobs for SurfersSurfing as HealingSu…

Brad Wells of ThankYouSurfing and Christian de la Iglesia of F1RST | Division Wynwood discuss surf and culture. Special guest: Scott Stripling. This episode includes:Weekly Local Happenings- Winter Storm Riley Gallery- Meeting Austin and Talking Marine DebrisSurf Report/Forecast- Winter Storm Riley Recap- Winter Pattern Continues- Cold Front and An…

Brad Wells of ThankYouSurfing and Christian de la Iglesia of F1RST | Division Wynwood discuss surf and culture.This episode includes:Weekly Local Happenings- Kite Surfing and the City of Miami Beach- Surfrider Foundation - Miami’s Blue Water Task Force at F1RST ShopSurf Report/Forecast- Cold Front Swell- Mega SwellSouth Beach: Surfing’s Unicorn-Kid…

Brad Wells of ThankYouSurfing and Christian de la Iglesia of F1RST | Division Wynwood discuss surf and culture. Special guest: Terry “TQ” QuinlanThis episode includes:Weekly Local Happenings- Island Water Sports paddle-out for Stoneman Douglas HighSurf Report/Forecast- Tradeswell fading- Pattern change back to Winter- North swell on the way?Learnin…

Brad Wells of ThankYouSurfing and Christian de la Iglesia of F1RST | Division Wynwood discuss surf and culture. This episode includes:Weekly Local Happenings- Event Space Available at Division Wynwood- Jose’s Wedding- Local Lens: Annie Tworoger on the blog- Women in Pro SurfingSurf Report/ForecastLearning to surfSurfing in the OlypmicsWhy have a qu…

Brad Wells of ThankYouSurfing and Christian de la Iglesia of F1RST | Division Wynwood discuss surf and culture. This episode includes:Surf Report/ForecastWeekly Local HappeningsBeing a parent and a surferDecline of USA made boardsAccessibility to Surf Pro’s vs Other Professional Athletes Timecodes 00:00 Welcome 01:16 Division Wynwood Updates 03:10 …