Best M2M Productions Podcasts (2025)

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Blue Planet Show: Makani Andrews on Foiling and Racing #40 36:05

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Young Ripper Makani Andrews on Racing, Foiling & Olympic Dreams | The Blue Planet Show Join Robert Stehlik in another exciting episode of the Blue Planet Show featuring 17-year-old Makani Andrews, a rising star in the world of competitive foiling and windsurfing on Oahu, Hawaii. Despite only having three years of experience in both sports, Makani h…

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Foildrive- new products released at AWSI 2024- Episode #39 54:20

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The interview documents an in-depth conversation between Rob Stehlik and Paul Martin, the CEO and Co-founder of Foil Drive, at the AWSI show in Hood River 2024. The discussion starts with observations of Foil Drive at the hatchery, covering downwinders and the challenges of riding into the wind. Paul explains techniques for easier foiling by keepin…

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Innovating on Water: Tyler Interviews Blue Planet’s Robert Stehlik on the Blue Planet Show #38 45:36

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In a special episode of the Blue Planet Show, guest host Tyler Landon interviews Rob Stehlik, the founder of Blue Planet. The discussion focuses on Rob’s extensive experience in the watersports industry, his journey from windsurfing to paddleboarding to foiling, and the release of his new book, 'Stand Up Paddleboarding for Dummies.' Rob reflects on…

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Aidan Nicholas- Armstrong Foil interview- M2O Race and wing foiling in the Gorge at AWSI 2024 20:34

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Aidan Nicholas was at the Armstrong booth at the 2024 AWSI show in Hood River and I had the opportunity to interview him. We talk about the 2024 M2O race he won by a big margin, the Armstrong equipment he uses for racing and freestyle, wings, boards, foils, and riding in the Gorge the days before the show. In an interview at the AWSI 2024 show, Aid…

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Dave Kalama Foil interview- Blue Planet Show #36- lifetime of innovation 1:27:57

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Robert Stehlik introduces Dave Kalama as a pioneer in various water sports, including windsurfing, surfing, towing, and foiling. Dave’s innovations have significantly influenced these sports, making them more accessible to the masses. He is currently at the forefront of designing advanced foiling boards widely used by athletes worldwide. The Essenc…

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M2O foil edition 2024 race recap with the Oahu wing foil crew- Episode #35 44:16

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In this video our wing foil crew consisting of Derek, Matt, Kevin and Robert talk about our experience crossing the Ka'iwi channel between Molokai and Oahu in the 2024 M2O Foil edition race. Summary of our conversation:The Blue Planet Show hosts Derek, Kevin, and Matt discuss their experiences in the Molokai to Oahu (M2O) race. They also touch on t…

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M2O SUP Race recap interview- Robert wins 14’ stock SUP division- #34 16:50

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Welcome to the Blue Planet Show, where we’re recapping the 25th edition of the Molokai to Oahu race. This episode features Robert Stehlik, who recently won the 14-foot stock stand-up paddleboard (SUP) division. Robert is excited about his accomplishment, sharing insights into his experience during the challenging race. Robert starts by discussing h…

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M2M Foil Race Recap- Maui to Molokai and Molokai Holokai wing foil race recap w. Rob, Derek, Kevin, Matt 34:01

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Most of the video footage featured in the YouTube video was shot by Derek Hama while he was wing foil racing. We talk about the experience of foil racing from Maui to Molokai and the Molokai Molokai race the following day. The previous weekend we competed in the Paddle Imua race, which was the first race of the Koa Kai triple crown race series. The…

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Robby Naish Interview on the Blue Planet Show, Episode 32 1:19:24

1+ y ago1:19:24

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What an honor to have Robby Naish on the show! He really needs no introduction: 27 times windsurfing world champion and a pioneer in kite surfing, Stand Up Paddle boarding, foiling and wing foiling. The first time he became a windsurfing world champion was at only 13 years old, traveling by himself to the Bahamas. This interview gives you insight …

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Jimmy Lewis Board Workshop tour and interview, Episode #31 53:19

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Aloha friends, it's Robert Stehlik. Thanks so much for tuning in to the Blue Planet Show. Today's show is extra special. I got to meet with Jimmy Lewis. Derek and Lucas and I visited his workshop in Haiku in Maui, where We, he showed us his whole workshop, gave us a full tour, showed us his house as well. He even gave us t shirts and signed them. T…

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Wing Foil interview- Spencer Brothers on the Blue Planet Show Episode #30 1:28:56

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Aloha friends. It's Robert Stehlik. Welcome to another episode of the Blue Planet Show where I interview foil athletes, designers, and thought leaders. I talk not just about the equipment technique and so on. but also try to find out a little bit more about their background, what inspires them and their plans for the future and so on.You can watch…

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Molokai to Oahu Race Recap Audio only- M2O 2023 -Episode #29 16:53

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Please also watch the video version of this show on the blueplanetsurf youtube channel for lots of cool footage- video by Lucas Purcell Aloha friends. It's Robert Stehlik, welcome to another episode of the Blue Planet Show. Today's show is not an interview, but rather a recap where I talk about my experience at the Molokai to Oahu race and what I …

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Voyager x Wet Feet Foil Race- Blue Planet Show Episode #28 48:38

2y ago48:38

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Aloha friends, it's Robert Stehlik. Welcome to another episode of the Blue Planet Show, which is all about foiling. Today's video is basically a recap of the Voyager X Wet Feet downwind race here on Oahu. It was probably the biggest foil race we've had here on Oahu anyways, maybe anywhere. I'm not sure, over a hundred participants. So it's cool to…

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Olivia Piana Foiling Interview- Blue Planet Show Episode 27 1:32:07

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Aloha friends, it's Robert Stehlik. Welcome to another episode of the Blue Planet Show, which I record right here in my home office and talking to wing foil athletes, designers, thought leaders, anyone who has something interesting to say. And today's interview is with Olivia Piana. She's an amazing world class athlete, not just in wing foiling an…

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Jimmy Lewis interview-surf, windsurf, kite, foil and wingfoil shaper on the Blue Planet Show #26 3:15:54

2+ y ago3:15:54

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Aloha friends, it's Robert Stehlik. Welcome to another episode of the Blue Planet Show. Today's interview is with none other than Jimmy Lewis, who is a legendary shaper. He got started at a young age shaping surfboards and then moved to Maui where he got into making windsurf boards. And at one point he was making windsurf speed needles for some of …

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James Casey- Foil athlete, waterman- interview on the Blue Planet Show episode 25 1:21:02

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Aloha Friends, it's Robert Stehlik. Welcome to the third season of the Blue Planet Show. I started this show a couple years ago in my home office, in the garage during the pandemic, just to get to know other wing foilers find out more what drives them, what inspires them. And as always, I like to find a little bit more about their background and j…

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Welcome 2023! 30:06

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Well, ring out the old and ring in the new. It is a new year, and a new look for The Way-Back Music Machine. We have reached episode 82! This year, we thought we would do something a little different. We will be going through the Week That Was day by day, starting on Sunday. And, of course, since The Beatles feature prominently in our show and rock…

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81. New Year's Eve 37:28

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It's our New Year's Eve episode! Ring out the old and ring in the new with The Way-Back Music Machine. On this trip we look at December 31 through the years. We look at the debut of The Beach Boys, The Kinks and AC/DC. We also look at the debut of Bob Dylan as an actor. All that plus charts talk and great conversation between good friends. Happy Ne…

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Ken Winner on the Blue Planet Show- Wing Foil Interview episode 24 1:32:17

2+ y ago1:32:17

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Ken Winner, wing foil designer extraordinaire talks about his background as a pro windsurfer and how he became a designer at Duotone and developed the first inflatable handheld wing for foiling. At first there was little interest in his invention but once a few people tried it, the sport of wing foiling really took off. Transcript of the interview:…

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80. Holiday Special 37:39

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Episode 80 of The Way-Back Music Machine is very special for a few reasons. It is number 80, it is our second Christmas episode and it is the last episode of the year. And what a year it has been! But for this show we look at Jimmy Buffet, Johnny Mathis, Bing Crosby and The Sex Pistols. Are they connected? Not really but you have to listen to the s…

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Wing Foil interview: Mike’s Lab- Mike Zajicek and Stefano Moris on the Blue Planet Show episode 23 1:49:40

2+ y ago1:49:40

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Mike Zajicek and Stefano Moris make some of the world's fastest foils. When I researched their foils to use for wing foiling, I could not find much information online. After many months of waiting, they were finally able to make time for an interview. The timing was great since I just received the 600 Mike's lab Foil from them that I ordered months…

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79. Shreveport December 15, 1956 39:18

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Here we are, Road Trip 79 for The Way-Back Music Machine. This is a fun one, some odd stories and some great chat. First we look the first Christmas number one in the U.K. in 1955. It is not who you think! Then hear about an odd injury and story regarding Z Z Top's Dusty Hill. Finally, The Four Seasons have a hit for the second time with the same s…

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78. New York City December 8, 1980 33:51

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It is hard to believe, but we keep rolling with The Way-Back Music Machine, This is episode 78 and today we pay tribute to John Lennon, who was taken from us on December 8, 1980. After all these years, this date still hits people who lived through it very hard. However, we celebrate, we don't mourn. We want to have some fun with stories about The B…

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Foil Surfing Contest interview: Jason Tangalin and Pono Matthews- Foil Fever on the Blue Planet Show Episode 22 1:39:52

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Jason Tangalin and Pono Matthews and the Foil Fever Ohana organized the Foilers of Aloha Classic foil contest on Kauai, held on Nov. 26th, 2022. The event was blessed with great conditions, a stoked community of foilers and next level performance in the waves. This interview contains drone footage of the contest, the second half also has footage do…

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77 Kentucky December 1, 1987 37:57

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Wow, road trip 77, and we are far from running out of gas! This week we look at few more stories than usual and we return to The Weird Files. First up, we look at Nirvana and Kurt Cobain's performance on Top Of The Pops in 1991. What could have been a career destroying move becomes an iconic moment for the show. Then we talk about George Harrison, …

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76. Sydney November 18, 2017 31:27

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We have now made our 76th trip in The Way-Back Music Machine and this week, it is a "day in the life" episode, although it never started out that way. This week, we look at Fats Domino and his debut on The Ed Sullivan show. Then we visit Billy Joel as he celebrates his first number one album. His first, but not his last, but it was the album that b…

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75. Birthday Special 36:58

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Here we are at road trip 75 for The Way-Back Music Machine. This is a huge achievement, so to celebrate, on this episode, which we call The Birthday Episode, we look at some famous artists and their birthdays. First, we talk about the incredible Joni Mitchell November 7, 1943), who at 78, seems to be making a significant comeback! Then we look at o…

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74. St. Louis October 31, 1952 34:56

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Welcome to the Halloween edition of The Way-Back Music Machine, which also happens to be our 74th road trip. This week we stay on October 31 for many interesting events. To start, we look at an interesting story and career choice of Chuck Berry. Then we visit with David Bowie about a show that does not go off as planned. Finally, how does one launc…

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73. Hamburg October 26, 1958 35:09

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Road trip number 73 for The Way-Back Music Machine, and on this trip, we spend a lot of time in New York City. First, we visit Billboard charts and explore the revival of The Kinks, who have their first top ten single in five years in 1970. Then, we look at a riot in Germany in 1958 at a rock and roll concert. Finally, The Boss makes the cover of t…

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72. Chicago October 16, 2015 38:23

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Welcome to road trip 72 of The Way-Back Music Machine Podcast! This week a good will gesture by one of the biggest bands in the world goes horribly wrong. Was it a good will gesture or a PR nightmare? You decide. Then Bob Dylan may not be as recognizable as one would assume, with a hilarious, yet slightly disturbing story at one of his concerts. Fi…

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71. London October 4, 1969 40:21

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Here we go, on road trip 71 of The Way-Back Music Machine Podcast. This week, another look at The Beatles, specifically Abbey Road. We take a look at George Harrison's first 'A' side and what inspired him to write it. We also take a look at the Beatles first single, which was released almost seven years to the day before Abbey Road. We even talk a …

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70. Liverpool, UK 34:52

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Here we are at show 70 of The Way-Back Music Machine. It also marks the fact that both Aaron and Tony are both officially retired. In celebration, it is an all-Beatles episode of The Way-Back Music Machine. Did I mention that it was show 70? First, we visit Paul McCartney as he announces his first world tour in ten years. We talk about the announce…

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69. Los Angeles September 20, 1969 35:01

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Well, well, well, here we are, our 69th road trip, episode 69 of The Way-Back Music Machine. That's right, 69 and counting. This week, on our journeys, we look at a comic book that made it very big on the music charts in 1969, with help from Canadian Andy Kim. Then we look at one of rock and roll's first supergroups, which, like most supergroups, j…

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68. Detroit September 15, 1965 34:27

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Welcome to Episode 68 of The Way-Back Music Machine and this week we are going old school! First, we visit London, England for a teen icon getting his first number one single in the U.K. Old Blue Eyes finally makes it to number one with a song that also won an Academy Award. Then we visit Tony Bennet and Diana Krall who set a Guinness Book of World…

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67. New York City 33:50

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Charts are a staple in the rock era. What song made number one, who has had the most number ones and what was number one on my birthday? For this road trip on The Way-Back Music Machine, for Episode 67, we explore some famous and interesting number ones that topped the charts this week in rock history. On this episode, we talk about The Animals, Th…

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66. Vancouver August 31, 1957 38:23

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"Get your kicks, on Route 66", well, we are not on Route 66 but The Way-Back Music Machine is travelling for their 66th episode. This week we go far and far back in time, right back to 1949. We visit Hank Williams as he records his iconic song, a song that made it to the top 500 songs of all time on Rolling Stone's list. A song that Bob Dylan refer…

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65. Hollywood August 22, 1956 34:49

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Episode 65! Our 65th musical road trip in Th Way-Back Music Machine. This is an exciting trip and a Day In The Life for August 22. A lot happened on this day. In 1956, a rock idol/pioneer/icon begins filming his debut film performance. The film becomes a success, both with critics and fans. Then in 1962, a fab band make their television debut in th…

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64. Liverpool! 33:35

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"Will you still need me, will you still feed me, when I'm 64?" Here we are on our 64th road trip. This one is very special. In celebration of Aaron heading to Liverpool, Tony has come up with an all-Beatles show. We start off with the launch of a magazine, a special magazine, devoted to The Beatles that went for over 300 issues. Then we look at a m…

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63. Las Vegas July 31, 1969 36:24

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The Way-Back Music Machine hits the road for the 63rd time. And this trip is as fun and exciting as the previous 62! This week we start with the live debut of a super group in New York City at the Filmore East, in 1969. It is interesting how they came together and how they fell apart. But that didn't happen for a number of years. Then a rockabilly …

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Wing Foil Interview: Sam Loader with PPC Foiling is back on the Blue Planet Show 1:10:56

3y ago1:10:56

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Wing Foil Interview: Sam Loader with PPC Foiling is back on the Blue Planet Show Aloha friends! This is Robert Stehlik, Welcome to another episode of the blue planet show, where I interview wing foil athletes, thought leaders and designers right here in Honolulu, in my home office. And in today's show, I'm interviewing Sam loader, the owner of PPC …

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62. Buxton (Derbyshire) July 21, 1973 36:29

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Road trip 62 for The Way-Back Music Machine! Where does the time go, it was Episode 50 just yesterday! This week we look at Jim Croce's big breakthrough and his first number one single. His was not an overnight success. Then we look at one of the oddest festivals and oddest escapes by an artist. It is one doozy of a story. Thank goodness for The Du…

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61. London July 12, 1962 40:03

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Well, we have rounded the 60 episode bend, here at The Way-Back Music Machine. On episode 61 we take a look at one day, July 12, through rock and roll history. We start in Memphis, where a 19 year old truck driver signs a contract with a little label with a big history. No one knows it at the time, but this changes the course of music and fashion f…

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60. New York City July 6, 1963 36:43

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We are off on road trip 60! Episode 60 of The Way-Back Music Machine. Yes, you read right, 60!!! This week, we have tank full of gas, but only one location...New York City! First off, to the iconic Apollo Theatre for a classic concert and a classic live album. The year is 1963, the Apollo and it is James Brown! The end result is a live album that l…

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59. Nashville June 28, 2016 37:44

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He we are, the 59th musical road trip for The Way-Back Music Machine. This week, a very special show to celebrate two things, Tony Stuart’s retirement (he is officially retired after a stunning career as the cool teacher) and the release of Elvis, the new movie. This week, an extended From Memphis to Merseyside. This we we explore Elvis and some ke…

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Wing Foil Interview: Clifford Coetzer- Unifoil on the Blue Planet Show episode 20 1:38:22

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In this conversation Clifford Coetzer, the founder and designer at Unifoil goes over tips for wing foil beginners, his background, how he started making foils and started Unifoil, foil design evolution, construction, stiffness, tradeoffs, testing prototypes, foil characteristics, and more, I hope you enjoy this interview as much as I did, thank you…

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Wing Foil interview: Adrian Roper with Axis Foils on the Blue Planet Show 1:24:31

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Aloha friends! It's Robert Stehlik, welcome to another episode of the blue planet show, which I produce right here in my home office, in the garage. In today's interview, I speak with Adrian Roper, the man behind AXIS foils. We get into some tips for beginners, and then we talk in detail about foil design, how to set up the foil properly, how diffe…

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58. Memphis June 17, 1955 34:15

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The weather is getting hotter, and here we are at Episode 58. This week something a little different. This week, on The Way-Back Music machine, we have decided to do a full length, extended From Memphis To Merseyside episode. This means stories about Elvis and The Beatles. Starting off, we look at John Lennon's last television appearance. And what …

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Alan Cadiz Wing Foil Interview #2- Blue Planet Show Season 2 Episode 18 1:22:54

3y ago1:22:54

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Aloha friends, it's Robert Stehlik, welcome to season two of the Blue Planet Show. On this show, I interview wing foil enthusiasts, athletes, designers, thought leaders, and go into great detail on technique, equipment, but also tried to find out a little bit more about the person, what inspires them, and how they live their best life. You can watc…

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57. Dublin June 10, 1973 35:59

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This is road trip 57 for The Way-Back Music Machine, and we are having as much fun as we did when we first started. And we keep finding new stories to talk about. Two daughters and a Father share a day...25 years apart, but they shared a special accomplishment. Find out more about that day and what both earned. Then we talk about mental health and …

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56. Brighton May 31, 2003 35:52

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Welcome to show 56. A lot of miles on the old Way-Back Music Machine! There used to be an expression that so and so had a face that could stop traffic. Well, it was not just the face, but a painting did stop traffic in Brighton. You can hear about who it was and what happened on this episode. Then we are off to 1966 for the debut of a television sh…