# Deep Dive on Take Off and Pop Up w/ Pepijn Tigges

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Podcast: [Basis Surf Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/basis-surf-podcast-6408626)
Published: 2026-02-23T14:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://gosurfbasis.podbean.com/e/deep-dive-on-take-off-and-pop-up-w-pepijn-tigges/
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