Waterpeople Podcast
Hosted by Chris Bertish · Lauren L. Hill & Dave Rastovich - surf stories & ocean adventures
4.9from 1,006 ratings
- 158
- Episodes
- 38
- Transcribed
- 1,006
- Ratings
- Daily
- Cadence
- 2019
- First episode
- 31K
- YouTube views
About Waterpeople Podcast
Surf stories, ocean adventures + the aquatic experiences that shape us. Listen with Lauren L. Hill and Dave Rastovich as they gather stories, insights and useful skills from some of the most outstanding waterfolk on the planet. Waterpeople is where our global ocean community dives into the facets of watery lives lived well: ecology, adventure, community, activism, science, egalitarianism, inclusivity, meaningful play, a sense of humour. And, surfing, of course.
- Publisher
- Lauren L. Hill & Dave Rastovich - surf stories & ocean adventures
- Category
- leisure · society & culture · sports
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 17 Jul 2019
- Latest episode
- 10 Sept 2026
Latest episodes
38 of 158 episodes have a transcript.
10 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
Shaun Tomson: Age of Acceleration
27 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT
Laura Crane: Befriending Fear
14 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT
Whaia: Mana Waka
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Shaun Tomson: Age of Acceleration
Published 10 Sept 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] There was no one out, just me and my mate. It was perfect. Four to five feet and I was crying, man. And I paddled out And that first wave washed my tears away. It was insane. And I paddled out again. You know, I've never cried in the water before or ever until this moment. Wow. But when the salt water washes your tears away, it's like a solace. It's like healing. It's healing. And I paddled out further, and the next wave did the same thing. And I paddled out again. The next wave did the same thing. And it was like such darkness had been lifted off me. And I sat there. And I sat there waiting. And I was with my boy, man. […]
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- Shaun Tomson
- Laura Crane
- Whaia
- Jon Swift
- Bryanna Bradley
Reach and audience
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- YouTube views
- 30,838
- Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 4.9 / 5
- 372 ratings
- Spotify
- 5.0 / 5
- 634 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 90 / 100
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- Quality
- 94
- Social presence
- 90
- YouTube
- 76
- Engagement
- 96
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Who hosts Waterpeople Podcast?
Chris Bertish host the show. Published by Lauren L. Hill & Dave Rastovich - surf stories & ocean adventures.
How often do new episodes come out?
The show publishes daily, based on its RSS feed.
Does Waterpeople Podcast take guests?
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