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Ep. 141 Sam Bleakley

Ep. 141

On this episode, we sat down with Sam Bleakley for 10 minutes and that turned into a full episode.

Sam Bleakley is a British surfer, writer, filmmaker, and geographer known for blending wave-riding with cultural storytelling. A former European longboard champion, he has shifted from competitive surfing into exploring how surf culture connects communities around the world. Through his documentary series Brilliant Corners, he highlights emerging surf scenes in places like Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean, focusing on the people, history, and creativity around the sport.

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