WeSurf BIPOC Surf Talk
by SwellSeason Surf Radio Station
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Blue Prescription with Demaris Morales
Blue Prescription with Demaris Morales
About this podcast
WeSurf showcases surfing through the lens of people of color, indigenous peoples, LGBTQ+ community and the average everyday Surfer. This show is centered on the Rockaway Surf community as it relates to the larger surfing culture. We hope to broaden the conversation as to what it means to be a surfer.
We hope to Introduce and talk about everything from surf products, surf culture and the surf industry through understandable relatable conversations for the average and newer surfer.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 25 episodes
- Blue Prescription with Demaris Morales · 1 h 0 min · Episode 25Blue Prescribing: When the Ocean Becomes Care aka The Data Behind the Stoke On this episode of the WeSurf Podcast, we sit down with surf health researcher Damaris Morales to…
- Through the Lens with Eli Jules · 1 h 6 min · Episode 24In this episode of WeSurf, Kwame and Nigel sit down with filmmaker and surfer Eli Jules for a conversation that moves far beyond the lineup. From the shores of St. Lucia to the…
- Around the World in 80 waves with Yvettte Cave · 57 min · Episode 23In the latest episode of the We Surf podcast, Kwame dives deep into a conversation with Yvette Cave, a passionate surfer and founder of Wave Wahinis. Yvette shares her unique…
- Spin Cycle with Chelsea Woody · 36 min · Episode 22In this episode of the WeSurf Podcast, host Kwame La Bassiere speaks with Chelsea Woody about her short film 'Spin Cycle,' which explores the themes of motherhood, surfing, and…
- The Ocean Knows Her Name with Maizy Gordon · 1 h 7 min · Episode 21In this episode of the WeSurf Podcast, Kwame La Bassiere and co-host Farmata Dia welcome 14-year-old surfing sensationThe Marvelous Ms. Maizy Gordon. They delve into Maizy's…
- Sliding Liberia: Beyond the Documentary with Andrew, Brahima & Faith · 1 h 13 min · Episode 20In this episode of the WeSurf Podcast, host Kwame La Bassiere engages with three influential surfers from Liberia—Faith Kulu, Andrew Johnson, and Brahima Gross—who share their…
- Salty Confessions and Sunny Perspective with Laura Day · 57 min · Episode 19In this episode of the WeSurf Podcast, host Kwame LaBassiere welcomes Laura Day, the creator of "Confessions of a Surf Lady" and founder of the Surf Societe. Laura shares her…
- WeSurf Ep. 18: Children of the Sea: The Heart of Fiji with Lea Chin · 58 min · Episode 18In this episode of the WeSurf Podcast, host Kwame speaks with Lea Chin, the Co-founder of Children of the Sea, a program dedicated to empowering Fijian youth through surfing and…
- The Nautical Negro with Brian 'BJ' James · 1 h 3 min · Season 3 Episode 17Summary This conversation explores the rich culture of surfing in Rockaway, highlighting the journey of Brian “BJ” James from their early days to becoming a community mentor. The…
- Ep. 16: Surfing Through Season Three: A New Beginning · 53 min · Season 3 Episode 16In this episode, Da Boys are back. Nigel and Kwame kick off Season Three of the WeSurf Podcast, discussing the importance of work-life balance, upcoming community events, and the…
- Textured Waves with Danielle Lyons · 1 h 7 min · Episode 15In this episode of the WeServe Podcast, hosts Kwame and Nigel celebrate their podcast's success and introduce their guest, Danielle Black-Lyons, co-founder of Textured Waves. The…
- The Brothers Godette with Paul and Jango Godette · 1 h 8 min · Episode 14On this episode of the WeSurf Podcast, Kwame & Nigel engage in a lively conversation with the Godette brothers, Paul and Jango, exploring their backgrounds, the evolution of…
- The Black Surfers Collective - A Movement in Inclusivity with Greg Rachal · 59 min · Episode 13In this episode of the WeSurf Podcast, hosts Kwame and Nigel welcome Gregory Rachal, president and co-founder of the Black Surfers Collective. They discuss Gregory's personal…
- Surfing Beyond Boundaries with The Salty Sisters' Journey · 1 h 9 min · Episode 12In this episode of the We Surf Podcast, hosts Kwame Labassiere and Nigel Louis welcome the Salty Sisters, Autumn Kitchens and Farmata Dia, to discuss their journey as black women…
- WeSurf Ep.11: Reflections & Resolutions · 39 min · Episode 9In this episode, hosts Kwame La Bassiere and Nigel Louis welcome listeners to the first episode of 2025, reflecting on the past year and discussing various topics including the…
- Black.Surfers with Kayiita Johansson · 1 h 11 min · Episode 10In this episode of the WeSurf podcast, host Kwame LaBassiere interviews Kayiita Johansson, the founder of the Black.Surfers Community Group. They discuss Kayiita’s journey into…
- WeSurf Ep. 9: Surf4Dem with Giovanni Martinez · 1 h 14 min · Episode 9In this conversation, Kwame La Bassiere interviews Dr. Giovanni Martinez, a clinical psychologist in Puerto Rico who works with children with autism. Dr. Martinez started the…
- WeSurf Ep. 8: I Love That For You with Beah & Berna · 1 h 13 min · Episode 6In this episode of the WeSurf podcast, Kwame LaBassiere interviews two female surfers, Berna and Beah, about their experiences in the surfing community. They discuss how they got…
- We Surf Ep. 7: The Twin Wave Dancers · 1 h 19 min · Episode 7Welcome to episode 7 of the We Surf podcast. Often you will hear surfers referred to as Wave Dancers. On this episode we meet wave dancers who are also ballet dancers. Mei and…
- WeSurf Ep. 6: Waves of Hope with Chris Dennis · 1 h 1 min · Episode 6Welcome to episode 6 of the WeSurf podcast. This episode is done a little differently. Co-host Kwame Labassiere, recorded this episode while in Puerto Rico at the International…
