Best Daniel Hilty Podcasts (2025)

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Les Ailes de St. Tropez debrief with Dom Hoskyns (FoilDrive) 43:23

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Dom was on his way back from Les Ailes de St. Tropez where there was a lot of foiling going on. He specifically talked about the FoilDrive Division where there were more than 30 Foilers on the starting line. Personally, I really think there is a lot of future in this area, because I know from a very good SUP-Foiler, that he had trouble in the Race.…

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Bringing people (foilers) together - a chat with Chris Burke 54:16

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There is a lot going on on the Island and Chris is the one organizing it. His goal: Bringing people (foiler) together. And it seems to work. In this episode you hear him talk about the event, his life in watersports and professional life with his surf school and his shop Poseidon Watersports. Thanks for supporting: patreon.com/UpOnFoil Links: www.u…

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Wake Board World Champion goes up on Foil 52:59

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Thank you for helping me out: patreon.com/UpOnFoil You'll find 15 Minutes extra (in Swiss German) on Patreon as well... Check out our Website: www.uponfoil.com Summary In this episode of Up on Foil, host Matt On Foil interviews Andy Meyenberg, a five-time world champion and owner of Foilever.ch. They discuss Andy's journey into foiling, the challen…

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Episode 120: The Joy of 2 Player Games, with Our Top 5 Favorites 1:07:03

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We’re diving into the fascinating world of two-player games, uncovering what makes them so special and why they’re so much fun. We’ll chat about how these games create strong connections between players, how board games have changed from just two players to multiplayer, and how playing competitively can help you grow. We’ll wrap things up with a li…

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World Champion at 17 years old - a chat with Viola Lippitsch 49:00

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Viola juggles her professional career and her school to stay on top of both. And she's doing very well. Apart from being very good at the GWA Wingfoil races and freestyle, she just won the SFT World Championship in Pump foiling. Thank you for helping me out: patreon.com/UpOnFoil Check out our Website: www.uponfoil.com In this episode, Matt intervie…

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Doing ALL foil sports - a chat with Nico Hopp AKA Hoppline 1:06:27

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Nico is a surfer and wants to make a living within the foiling industry. With that in mind he is going all in and stays unbiased and independent by not taking money for reviews. He is not only a very talented foiler, but also a very creative and media-savvy content creator making videos that blow everyone's mind. Join the patreon: patreon.com/UpOnF…

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Episode 119: The Joy of Cooperative Games 1:11:10

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In this episode we explore the joy of cooperative tabletop games, discussing their mechanics, spiritual benefits, and the shared narratives they create. We delve into how these games foster teamwork, communication, and personal dynamics, while also highlighting popular titles and their impact on the gaming community. We explore our favorite board g…

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Pump Foil high flyer - from 0 to 100 in a couple of weeks 59:56

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He let's us follow his pump foil progression since start one - and he's all in. It looks like he's pumpfoiling every single day. So as someone who started a few months ago, he remembers very well how it was as a beginner and shares his tipps and tricks of dock starting on the podcast. check him out @prof.d.eps_ on instagram. Thanks to @pfederi for …

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Doctor by night, Pump Foil teacher by day 47:24

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Thank you for helping me out: patreon.com/UpOnFoil Check out our Website: www.uponfoil.com In this episode, Naomi shares her journey into the world of foiling, discussing her unique cultural background, her late start in water sports, and her experiences as a pump foil teacher. She emphasizes the importance of safety, patience, and community in lea…

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The Legend - Hilti - long distance pumper 1:03:56

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He just came home from pumping around the whole Lake of Thun - 42km - without doing endurance training. If you meet him, you're in for a good time! We recorded the episode at TerrasSee, a beautiful place where you are welcome to have a drink and use their dock for pump foiling. Thank you for helping me out: patreon.com/UpOnFoil Check out our Websit…

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Episode 118: The Joy of Afrofuturism at the House of Afros, Capes, and Curls 51:35

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We explore Afrofuturism and the mission of the House of Afros, Capes, and Curls with its founder Jade Rogers.The organization exists to create a community for Black nerds, the concept of Afrofuturism, and the importance of rest and self-care in community engagement. Jade shares her experiences in Omaha, the impact of her church upbringing on her le…

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Foiling events in France - a chat with the organizer Martin Letourneur 38:18

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Martin hit me up if I would take part at the pump foil race at the Gliss and Van Paris Show 2025. Unfortunately, I will not be able to go - but it sounds super interesting so I asked him all about it. Also, He is helping organize the Crozon Foil Festival but only, if he can take part himself - what a legend. Thanks for helping out the show bi subsc…

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loves foiling - starts a foiling school - a chat with Yo Wiebel 1:02:24

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We haven't seen each other in almost 20 years but we followed each other on the socials - on this show, we talked about his life, his foiling school, his world record attempts and his charity events. Thanks Yo for taking your time and sharing the stoke! Like the show? leave a comment or a rating on your podcast app or support the show with 3 bucks:…

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Episode 117: The Joy of Solo Tabletop Games 1:13:46

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In this episode of "Play Saves the World," hosts Daniel Hilty and Kevin Taylor dive into the captivating world of solo tabletop games. Discover the unique joys and challenges of playing games designed for one, from the strategic depth of solo modes in multiplayer games to the meditative experience of solo-only titles. Whether you're a seasoned solo…

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A lot has changed - another chat with Gwen le Tutour 46:34

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It is always great to talk to Gwen - he's such an inspiration! If you like this sort of content help keep the show going and support it on patreon: www.patreon.com/UpOnFoil Thanks @pfederi for that intro music In this episode, Summary Matt and Gwen discuss the evolution of foil sports, particularly focusing on paddle racing in Hawaii and the Parawi…

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You want to be a wakethief - you'll need his app. A chat with Patrick Federi 1:01:38

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If you want an example, how dock starters (pumpfoilers) are, Patrick Federi is the perfect one. He struggled with the dock start, but kept on going. He wanted to not miss the boat wakes, so he made an app with a reminder. He wanted music for his videos, so he made 3 albums with AI. He helps newbies on the dock whenever he can. He is such a champ! H…

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At the epicenter of invention - a chat with Mike Jucker 45:03

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Wherever something with Foiling or SUPing is happening, Mike and his little mike is there! We talked about his magazine, his journey to Hawaii and the three Downwind Races that happened in Hawaii (The M2M (Maliko to Kahului Harbor), the M20 (Maliko to Kanaha), and the Paddle Imua race). Thanks Mike for your time and your honest answers..! Hope to s…

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Freestyle update from Fuerte with Balz (@radiculo) 31:26

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This is a special Episode where Balz talks about his new Trick, about the PWA Freestyle competition in Fuerte and the core of Freestyling. Enjoy this special episode and think about helping the Podcast out by donating on patreon: patreon.com/UpOnFoil

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Generic Foiling Fun - A chat with Freddie and Liam 1:51:05

3M ago1:51:05

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If you're up for 2hours of chat about foiling and podcasting, you're in for a treat! It was so great to talk to Freddie and Liam, the hosts of the Generic Foiling Podcast. On their Website it says: Welcome to the World’s #1 foiling podcast. - and they're probably right... So it was an honour to have them on Both work in the watersport industry and …

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Paddling is like 10 times harder - a Chat with Gav@hydrofoil 1:08:50

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Gav has been on my feed for a while now and I've learned so much from him. So I'm even more thankful that he took his time once his kids were in bed to talk to me about his Youtube channel, his job, what makes a good Parawing and his current downwinding projects. Thanks so much ⁨@gavhydro⁩ for coming on the show! For this episode, I'm not going to …

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What your foil brand says about you - a chat with Daniela Moroz 1:00:18

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You know her from her phenomenal Insta-Reels "What your foil brand says about you". But who is this young woman who got to the olympics in 2024 in kite foiling? In this episode of Up on Foil, Daniela Moroz, a prominent kiteboarder and Olympian, shares her journey from growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area to becoming a six-time world champion an…

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Make this an inclusive sport - a live chat with Katrin Kolo 1:20:20

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Thanks to the Surf Side Shop for hosting us Thanks to Katrin for taking your time and your valuable insights - her website: https://pumpfoil.katrinkolo.com Thanks to everyone supporting us on our patreon: patreon.com/UpOnFoil visit www.uponfoil.com for more insights Summary In this episode Katrin Kolo shares her journey from being a dancer and chor…

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Episode 116: The Top 5 Games of Geekway 51:25

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In this episode of Play Saves the World, hosts Daniel and Kevin discuss their experiences at Geekway 2025, a board game convention in St. Louis, Missouri. They explore the significance of play in human flourishing and share their top five games from the convention, along with honorable mentions. The conversation highlights the importance of communi…

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Working in the dark, foiling at sunrise - a chat with Flo 1:05:01

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In Flo's work contract it says "if there's wind, i'll do my work before sunset". It was a pleasure to have a chat with someone who is just sooo supportive on and around the water. Follow him on Instagram: @surf.floow Thanks for helping us out: Thank you for helping us out: patreon.com/UpOnFoil There, you'll find 10 extra minutes (in german) of us p…

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We built foils just for ourselves - a chat with Ben and Marcus Tardrew from CodeFoils 58:40

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I met the guys on their demo tour through Europe - so cool, so humble, so nice! And their foils are amazing! In this episode, you'll learn how they started - how they got into watersport and what the future of code foils will be. If you've missed the first of the CODE-two parter with @joshku1990 go check the "up on foil"-playlist! If you feel like …

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Foil building workshops - a chat with Sam from Onix Foils 36:26

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Sam Carentz from Onix foils is touring Europe with his car full of material to build foils. In groups of up to 10 people, he instructs people how to build foils and also how to repair, if you're interested. Check out older episodes: www.uponfoil.com Thank you for helping us out: patreon.com/UpOnFoil Here are some takeaways: The logistics of organiz…

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Are the foils getting smart now? A Chat with Duncan Robinson 43:23

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In this conversation, Duncan Robinson discusses his innovative product, SmartFoil, designed to enhance the foiling experience through advanced technology. He shares his personal journey into foiling, the challenges he faced, and how these experiences led to the creation of SmartFoil. The device combines video footage with performance metrics to pro…

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How to turn on a wave - a chat with Josh Ku 1:07:07

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Josh Kuh, a passionate foiler and surfer, shares his journey from traditional surfing to the world of foiling. He discusses the challenges and techniques of learning to dock start, the transition from surfing to foiling, and how he has turned his passion into a career. The conversation also delves into the vibrant foiling community, the excitement …

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We need more women in this kind of event - a chat with Olivia Piana 1:01:08

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In this engaging conversation, Olivia shares her journey in water sports, discussing her passion for various activities like windsurfing, surfing, and foiling. She reflects on her experiences in competitions, the challenges women face in the industry, and the importance of creating opportunities for female athletes. Olivia emphasizes the need for m…

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Episode 115: The Joy of Bullet Journaling 53:50

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In this episode we explore the transformative practice of bullet journaling. We discuss its purpose as a tool for self-reflection, mental clarity, and personal growth. The conversation delves into the historical context of journaling as a spiritual practice, the importance of naming emotions, and the balance between productivity and playfulness. Ke…

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downwind debrief with Dominic Hoskyns 1:14:31

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Matt (on foil) is in the Netherland for some (well deserved :)) vacation and managed to get a guided and coached downwind experience in the Markermeer. Check out the Youtube video @mattonfoil for some context. If you want to hear more about FoilDrive, check out episode 9 Thank you for helping us out: patreon.com/UpOnFoil Check out our Website: www.…

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Chasing the ultimate storms - a chat with Benjamin May 50:57

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In this episode, professional foiler Benjamin May shares his journey from a young athlete with dreams of living off sports to becoming a champion in the foiling community. He discusses the evolution of his skills, the impact of social media, and the challenges of being a professional athlete, including financial realities and the importance of comm…

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1kg Pump Board and a split Frontwing - a chat with Cyril and Jérémy from Ketos Foils 1:02:41

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Honestly, a foil brand that produces everything in house is something I personally admire. And if you have a happy customer that takes over the company then you know that the spirit of the company and the future is in good hands. What a pleasure it was to listen to Cyril (owner) and Jérémy (Engineer) who love what they do and do it well. You will a…

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Surfing 60ft waves - a chat with Annie Reickert 49:58

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Thanks for helping the podcast staying alive: patreon.com/UpOnFoil In this episode, we discuss the world of foiling, the challenges and triumphs of women in water sports, and Annie's personal journey from a young surfer in Maui to a professional athlete. We explore the importance of training, the role of sponsorship, and the creative outlet of boar…

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the right wetsuit for every sport - a chat with Yann Dalibot from Soöruz 39:01

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Thinking about supporting the show? Visit www.uponfoil.com This is not an ad (we are not paid or rewarded any other way - we are curious about all aspects of watersports..! In this episode, Matt and Gael interview Yann Dalibot, co-founder of Soöruz, a company dedicated to creating eco-friendly wetsuits for various water sports out of La Rochelle, F…

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Foil Drive is THE cheat code 31:21

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Downwind foiling is the ultimate level of freedom and connection with the natural elements and foil drive makes this feeling accessible to everybody. I’m not saying you should ditch the paddle, not at all, in contrary Foil Drive is the tool to get you out there, give you a taste of what it feels like to fly over the blue at 30km/h, and motivate you…

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THE Parawing Expert - Dan is the lab rat of foiling. 1:05:33

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Thank you for your support: patreon.com/UpOnFoil Check out https://www.uponfoil.com for more info! In this episode, we discuss our experiences with foiling, including personal travels, the evolution of gear, and the journey of starting a podcast. Dan shares insights on techniques, recommendations for beginners, and the future of parawing. The discu…

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Why you should start Pump Foiling in a Club - a chat with the board of Pump Foil Pensier 33:49

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Find extra content on patreon.com/UpOnFoil Check out our Website for more information: www.uponfoil.com Summary In this episode, we explore the world of pump foiling with the founders of the oldest pump foil club in Switzerland. The conversation covers the motivations behind starting the club, the personal journeys of the members, the importance of…

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He monetized his passion - a chat with THE Dave West 58:50

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He managed to dock start on his first try and did the 1 Minute Wakethief challenge in his second try...! But he's not invincible, he's struggling with the parawing... at least that... Summary In this episode of the Up on Foil podcast, hosts Gaël and Matt welcome Dave West, an accomplished foiler from Australia. The conversation explores their perso…

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Episode 114: Play Is the Mother of Invention 58:29

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We dive into Steven Johnson's book 'Wonderland: How Play Made the Modern World,' which shows how play has been a catalyst for invention, the interconnectedness of ideas, and the impact of play on technology and culture. How can we create spaces for play that fosters change? Takeaways Play is essential for human flourishing and creativity. Steven Jo…

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Watersports and Content Creation #vanlife since 2013: A Journey with Ben Beholz 1:08:04

6M ago1:08:04

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In this episode, professional kite surfer and content creator Ben Beholz shares his journey from a passionate athlete to a successful influencer in the kite surfing and foiling community. He discusses the evolution of content creation, the importance of sponsorships, and the balance between creativity and brand expectations. Ben also delves into hi…

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300 days a year on the water, 2 to 6 hours per session - A chat with Yvon Labarthe 1:00:34

7M ago1:00:34

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Thank you for helping us out: patreon.com/UpOnFoil Check out our Website: www.uponfoil.com In this episode, Yvon Labarthe, a Swiss extreme sports athlete, shares his journey into the world of pump foiling, discussing his experiences, challenges, and the joy of the sport. He elaborates on his video creation process, the importance of safety, and the…

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Episode 113: The Joy of Theater, with Caleb Cabiness 58:06

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Daniel Hilty and Kevin Taylor welcome Caleb Cabiness, an actor and theater practitioner, to discuss the joy of theater and its significance in human flourishing. They explore Caleb's journey in theater, the vibrant theater scene in the Twin Cities, and delve into the lives of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien, highlighting the connections between theat…

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The face (or voice) behind Board Tales - A chat with Itay from Board Tales 56:41

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Win an Indiana Balance Board!!! How to enter: listen to the podcast and find out! Thank you for helping us out: patreon.com/UpOnFoil Check out our Website: www.uponfoil.com In this episode, Matt and Gael discuss the world of foiling and the culture surrounding these sports with Itay, the creator of Board Tales. They explore Itays journey from Israe…

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Mark your Calendar for Events of the Big Wave Swiss Tour! - with Chrigu Müller 35:34

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Get your calendars ready and follow Chris talking about the upcoming events of the Big Wave Swiss Tour. If there's wind, we'll use it to foil, if there's no wind, we pump foil! https://www.swiss-foiling.ch/tour Stops include: Vienna (not Switzerland) Thun Murten Flüelen Silvaplana St. Blaise Vingelz Porto Pollo (not Switzerland).…

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Why foiling on a Scooter makes sense - A chat with Benji Friant 1:06:11

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Thank you for helping us out: patreon.com/UpOnFoil Check out our Website: www.uponfoil.com In this episode, Benji Friant, a Swiss professional freestyle scooter rider and video producer, shares his journey through the world of extreme sports, focusing on scootering and foiling. He discusses his early achievements in scootering, the challenges of cr…

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Episode 112: Hosting A Game Night At A Shelter 34:20

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In this episode of Play Saves the World, hosts Daniel and Kevin celebrate the third anniversary of their podcast while discussing the significance of play in human flourishing. Daniel shares his experience hosting a game night at a local shelter for unhoused individuals, emphasizing the importance of community engagement and the role of play in str…

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I had to win some prize money to afford the ticket home! - A chat with Titouan Galea 43:49

7M ago43:49

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Thank you for you support on our Patreon: www.patreon.com/UpOnFoil check out www.uponfoil.com for more infos! In this episode of our Podcast "Up on Foil", Tituan Galea shares his journey as a world champion in water sports, discussing his early beginnings in sailing, the transition to kitesurfing and wing foiling, and the impact of sponsorship on h…

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We are open to work together with everybody - A chat with Tom Hartmann from the GWA and SFT 1:08:31

8M ago1:08:31

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In this episode, we talk with Tom Hartmann, a prominent figure in the world of water sports, discussing his journey from a competitive windsurfer to a tour manager for various water sports events. Tom shares insights into the evolution of foiling, the establishment of the SFT (Surf Foil Tour), and the challenges and opportunities in organizing even…

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Episode 111: The Joy of Board Game Conventions 44:12

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In this episode we explore the vibrant world of board game conventions through our personal experiences, what newcomers can expect, and the reasons why attending these conventions can be a fulfilling and enjoyable experience. From the joy of playing games with friends to the opportunity to try new games without the commitment of purchase, the conve…