Hell Or High Water

Mar 07 2025 36 ep. 61 mins 49

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Presented by Lawrence Stafford, a Finisterre podcast exploring the depths of our oceans and the resilience of the human spirit.

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EP 36: Lucy Small & Maddie Meddings - A Surf Film Called Ceibo

Mar 07 2025 62 mins

Our latest episode falls on a special date in our calendar, International Women’s Day. Understanding that Women have been under-represented within the male-dominated surf industry for too long, for the past three years we have sought to elevate female voices with our Women Of The Sea Film Fund, offering up £10,000 for budding women to tell stories of commandeering their space in

EP 35: Ben Weiland - Return To The Bering

Feb 07 2025 60 mins

For this episode we caught up with old friend and award-winning, documentary filmmaker Ben Weiland. He has spent the last decade exploring the furthermost reaches of the earth in search of uncharted waves. Specialising in stunning imagery of the natural world combined with the inspiring lives of the islanders he meets, Ben’s work captures independent tales of exploration, creativ

EP 34: Dr. Diva Amon  - The Deep Sea

Jan 23 2025 77 mins

For this next episode we are diving into the unexplored depths of the deep ocean with award-winning marine biologist and ocean advocate, Dr Diva Amon. Born in Trinidad, Diva's lifelong passion for the ocean and its inhabitants is woven into both her personal and professional life – from her childhood ‘playmate’ to the focus of her scientific career. Dedicated to shining a lig

EP 33: Katie McConnell - Science and Surf

Oct 18 2024 86 mins

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 Rookie of the year at Red Bull Magnitude in 2022, before going on to win the Thrillers at Killers event at Todos Santos earlier this year.

EP 32: David Stover - Not All Recycling Is Equal, Ft. Katie McConnell

Sep 25 2024 46 mins

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 feedstock. Accompanied by our newest Ambassador, Katie McConnell, they welcomed us to their facility in California where we sat down with

EP 31: Peigh Asante & Nathaniel Cole - Swim Dem Crew

Sep 19 2024 88 mins

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 empower people. Peigh and Nathaniel aim to promote the social aspect of the sport, making it accessible, fun and inclusive. Proudly branding

EP 30: Andy Mann - A Sea Legacy

Aug 01 2024 72 mins

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 some of the most diverse ocean landscapes and ecosystems. Through his co-founded organisation Sea Legacy, he works tirelessly to secure high

EP 29: Ross Edgley & Melanie Barratt - The Swimmers

Jul 03 2024 89 mins

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 World Oceans Day. We were joined by game-changing endurance swimmer Ross Edgley and Paralympic gold medalist Melanie Barrat to talk about their

EP 28: Glen Walsh - Still Out In the Lineup

Jun 21 2024 52 mins

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 surfer, skater and activist, Glen’s passion and energy to create space for LGBTQ+ surfers is palpable. We covered everything from growin

EP 27: Demi Taylor & Sachi Cunningham - SheChange

Mar 27 2024 66 mins

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 insightful conversation about the two lives spent in submerged in sea and surf culture, creativity, cold water and the power of film. Send us a