Rou Chater has conducted a host of interviews over the years, in this podcast he shares some of those conversations with you. Each week he sits down with a new guest to talk about their life and some of the adventures they have been on, interesting things they have done and their achievements. This podcast aims to inspire, educate and intrigue.
In this conversation, Rou Chater and Brandon Scheid explore the transformative journey of recovery following a life-altering accident. Brandon shares his experiences with hydrofoiling, speed flying, and the addictive nature of the flow state in action sports. They discuss the emotional and physical challenges of brain injury recovery, the importance of support systems, and the journey back to…
In this episode of the Intriguing Beings podcast, host Rou Chater speaks with Craig Sawyer, a filmmaker and endurance athlete, about his journey from kitesurfing to stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) and his experiences with the challenging Yukon 1000 race. Craig shares insights into the mental and physical demands of endurance racing, the impact of COVID on his plans, and the camaraderie among…
Dive into the world of big wave surfing, mental health, and the unexpected benefits of psychedelics for depression with Dom Moore. From tackling the ocean's mightiest waves to exploring the depths of the human mind, this episode certainly covers a lot of bases! Join us for a conversation that spans early humans hunting woolly mammoths to elephants kicking honey badgers. It's all here, as well as…
In this episode, I catch up with Ralf Grösel, the visionary behind Brainchild Production facility. Last time we spoke, he was launching his project in North Macedonia; now he's building kites for Harlem, F-ONE, Reeding and Juniqua. We explore how his cutting-edge technologies, from stitch-free ProWeld seams to ultra-light materials, are reshaping the kitesurfing industry. We talk innovation,…
Leo Koenig, the founder of WOO Sports, shares his journey of getting into the water sports world and developing the WOO device. The small blue box that attaches to a kiteboard and measures the height of jumps. Leo discusses the challenges of manufacturing and finding reliable suppliers and the importance of trust and good relationships in business. He also talks about the decision to narrow the…
I sit down in a rare opportunity to have both Raphael Salles and his son Julien in the room together. Raphael started F-ONE at the end of the 90's and it's grown to become one of the biggest watersports businesses in the world. Julien was never that keen to work at the family business but when the opportunity arose to head up Manera, their wetsuit and accessory brand he changed his tune and is now…
Back in January, I sat down with Kent Marinkovic, a long-time waterman and businessman who is currently the CEO of Cabrinha. One of the world's largest watersports companies, we talk about the old days, the new days and everything in between! Enjoy!
I sit down with Till Eberle to talk all things Duotone, the rebrand of Fanatic and how the industry has been during these difficult times... It's an episode that is well worth a listen!
I've wanted to get Hannah on the podcast for a while now, so this was a great opportunity to catch up. I've known Hannah since the start of her kiteboarding career, and to see her progress from a young talent to a global superstar of the sport has been impressive. Now she has cultivated a career through social media that most can only dream of. She still rips on the water and is as passionate…
