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The Olympics may be over, but some of our top Olympians are still showering themselves in glory. Sam looks at Lydias Ko's remarkable month and casts his eye ahead to the Paralympics. 

The Court of Appeal has upheld an Employment Court ruling that Uber drivers are employees rather than contractors.  

Sonja de Friez reviews Wild, Wild Women by Janis Freegard published by At The Bay. 

Meet legendary big wave king Garrett McNamara. Garrett is an internationally recognized big wave surfer who commanded global attention by surfing one of the world’s largest waves in Nazaré, Portugal, and popularizing Nazaré’s now famous surf break. He has also accomplished a myri ... Show More

We dive into the unusual world of dog surfing and meet some of the surfers who take part in the sport's World Championships. Also, why the British rescue team are revisiting Morocco one year on from the earthquake. 

Laird Hamilton is in studio! We're going deep on the heaviest wave of all time that changed surfing history on a very special episode of Waves with Names. Laird joins us on the couch (1:57). We go back to August of 2000 (39:37). We profile Laird & his team as well as Teahupo'o (5 ... Show More

Pflugerville’s Annual Surfing Competition attracts all sorts of competitors to Pflugerville Beach. Bobby, Grabstack, Lucy, and more want to try their feet at surfing the big kahuna. 

Jake wants to be an amazing surfer, but he's not there just yet. But then he meets Stanley, a magical seal with a secret underwater surf school! Will Stanley’s crazy surf school give Jake the confidence he needs to ride the waves? Dive in and find out!This episode originally aire ... Show More

If you've ever been on a surfing safari along the spectacular Kaikōura coast - the local museum is keen to get in touch. A new exhibition - First Waves - is set to showcase the region's surfing history. Museum manager Stephanie Lange joins Susana Lei'ataua on Nights. 

This is Planet Hope, a podcast from The Times in partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative, hosted by The Story as a bonus weekly series each Sunday. The ocean's twilight zone is one of the most important marine areas you’ve most likely never heard of. Home to ma ... Show More

GMAC holds the record for surfing the largest wave in the world. We discuss flow states, what it's like surfing a 100-foot wave, and how to execute on a vision in life. FitMind Neuroscience-Based App: http://bit.ly/afitmind Website: www.fitmind.com 

Hello internet! This week's episode is all about the history of SURFING and the etiquette and lingo of the sport! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend! 

Two young pandas are coming to DC’s National Zoo from China. A local news anchor shares his journey as a Black gay man in the news industry during a live broadcast. Divers help a couple find a wedding ring that was lost for 25 years. Mount Everest climber sets record for fastest ... Show More