{"podcast":{"title":"WeSurf BIPOC Surf Talk","slug":"wesurf-bipoc-surf-talk-5497431","podcast_index_feed_id":5497431,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/5585497/episodes/feed","website_url":"http://www.swellseasonsurfradio.com","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4907390b65c52c39084c83a129ecb233.jpg","author":"SwellSeason Surf Radio Station","episode_count":25,"summary":"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.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wesurf-bipoc-surf-talk-5497431"},"episode":{"title":"Sliding Liberia: Beyond the Documentary with Andrew, Brahima & Faith","slug":"sliding-liberia-beyond-the-documentary-with-andrew-brahima-faith","published_at":"2025-12-19T18:21:50+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wesurf-bipoc-surf-talk-5497431/sliding-liberia-beyond-the-documentary-with-andrew-brahima-faith","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wesurf-bipoc-surf-talk-5497431","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/sliding-liberia-beyond-the-documentary-with-andrew-brahima-faith--69136276","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69136276/sliding_liberia.mp3","summary":"In 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 personal journeys into surfing, the challenges they face, and their aspirations for the future of surfing in Liberia. The conversation highlights the cultural significance of surfing in Liberia, the barriers they have overcome, and their commitment to community engagement and marine conservation. The surfers also recount memorable moments and embarrassing stories from their surfing experiences, emphasizing the joy and connection to nature that surfing brings. Links mentioned in Show Clean Ocean View Liberia - https://www.facebook.com/share/1EGC4KQLs3/?mibextid=wwXIf Provide the Slide - @providetheslideFundraiser - https://www.gofundme.com/f/robertsport-surf-club-needs-your-support/cl/sutm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link&lang=en_US Takeaways Surfing in Liberia is deeply rooted in community and culture.The journey into surfing often begins with simple experiences, like riding on planks.Barriers such as parental concerns and societal perceptions can hinder youth from surfing.Surfing has transformative effects on personal development and self-confidence.The future of surfing in Liberia involves expanding access to more coastal areas.Community engagement is crucial for the growth of surfing culture.Personal stories of triumph and embarrassment are common among surfers.Advocacy for marine conservation is intertwined with the surfing community.The surfers aim to establish a strong national presence in competitions.Liberia offers a unique surfing experience with warm waters and friendly locals Sound bites \"My job is better than your job.\"\"Surfing is not only ab…","meta_description":"In this episode of the WeSurf Podcast, host Kwame La Bassiere engages with three influential surfers from Liberia—Faith Kulu, Andrew Johnson, and Brahima…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4418,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/wesurf-bipoc-surf-talk-5497431/episodes/sliding-liberia-beyond-the-documentary-with-andrew-brahima-faith/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wesurf-bipoc-surf-talk-5497431/sliding-liberia-beyond-the-documentary-with-andrew-brahima-faith.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}