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DunkersPodcast

Mark (The Hoff) Pedley ©️DunkersPodcast™️

Cold water dunking boosts mood, builds resilience, and connects communities. With dopamine surges of up to 250%, (like a cold water cocaine high!) dunking offers natural energy, calm, and structure. From ocean swims to urban dips, dunking improves circulation, lifts spirits, and strengthens bonds. The DunkersPodcast shares these stories—funny, raw, and real—celebrating the power of cold water and connection. We chat with Dunkers both locally and afar, leaving questions for the next, creating a chain

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00:42:17

Uswim meets the Dunkers - Our final ‘Swim & Thrive’...

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2025/11/30

Dave Quartermain joins us to talk wild swimming, community magic, and why dipping together changes everything - this one is sure to give you a giggle!From Manchester’s docks to Wales’ wild coasts, in this episode, Mark chats with the team behind USwim, the UK’s leading open-water community that’s making waves in health, wellbeing, and fun.We talk about the early days of building a grassroots swimming revolution, the joys (and occasional jellyfish encounters) of open water, and how communities like

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00:51:30

Adapted4Life - Our second trilogy episode

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2025/11/20

Our guest, Phil Ellison, spent 20 years in the NHS, helping people recover legs, joints and lives. As a triathlete, he chased finish lines from St Helens to the World Championships in Kona. But a cold morning dip with his wife in 2022 changed everything. One breath. One plunge. One shift in purpose.Now Phil leads Adapted Life — a mission built on five pillars anyone can embrace:🏃 Movement🌙 Sleep🌿 Nature🫶 Emotional Wellbeing🥗 Healthy EatingOur Dunkers know better than anyone: the right community

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00:39:02

Waves, Wellness and Why it works

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2025/11/08

Welcome to The Swim & Thrive Series — a special three-part journey from the Dunkers Podcast, where we dive deeper into the benefits of cold water, community, and the kind of lifestyle that keeps you moving, sleeping, and smiling better.Swimming might seem simple — it’s as natural as walking — yet for many, water can be daunting. These episodes are here to change that.We’ll explore how technique, confidence, and a splash of courage can transform not just how you swim, but how you live.In this

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00:36:22

Two Islands: Brewing Joy and Sweet Memories

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2025/10/24

From ice cream beginnings in 2018 to today's coffee perfection, Jack and Laura have turned Two Islands into one of Abersoch’s most loved spots. With Welsh-roasted beans, minimalist charm, and cakes worth swimming an extra mile for, their story is one of craft, community, and cinnamon. Expect laughs, sweet secrets, and maybe even the recipe for happiness (spoiler: it might be a cinnamon bun or even a 'Dunker Styled' tasty!).If our episode brings you listening happiness, please like, share

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00:35:02

Bubbles, Beers & Big Splashes

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2025/10/11

Mark & Debbie Baker bring beer, banter, and bold dips to Abersoch – a duo who truly make waves...What happens when a triathlete brewer and a sea-loving chef join forces in the cold waters of Abersoch? You get a duo who mix fun, flavour, and a fearless approach to life – that's Mark and Debbie Baker. From synchronised swims to North England IPAs,this episode dives into what makes this couple such a bright spark in the Dunkers crew – with a few splashes of beer foam and sea spray along the

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00:23:11

Ode to Jeff: The Heart of the Dunkers

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2025/10/04

This special episode of the Dunkers Podcast is dedicated to Jeff Taylor — a friend, a fellow Dunker, and the man whose famous words, “We must be bloody mad!”, still echo across Abersoch’s shores. A year on from his passing, we celebrate Jeff’s spirit with stories, laughter, and reflections especially recorded for this Podcast and from those who knew him best. More than just a tribute, the podcast is more like a celebration, and this is a reminder of the joy, community, and connection that Jeff

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00:35:44

Abersoch - Welcoming or Wary: Homes, Taxes, and...

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2025/09/16

Gwynedd Council in North Wales added a 150% Council Tax premium on second homes, hoping to make housing more affordable for locals. Instead, homes are still too expensive for first-time buyers, the money raised isn’t being spent on housing, and locals worry it’s both not being deployed for the purposes it was claimed to be raised for, instead, sitting in council reserves. For this episode, we have invited Mr John Brybour- Hughes (Abersoch local councillor and business proprietor), Mrs Angela Russell

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00:40:37

Elissa Williams; Lifeboats, Law and Living at Full Tilt

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2025/08/28

Today’s guest isn’t just a lawyer—she’s a lifeboat skipper, a marathon runner, and a fierce defender of Abersoch’s charm. Meet Elissa Williams, the storm-force spirit behind causes, rescues, and adventures that keep our coast alive.On this episode of the DunkersPodcast, Mark sits down with Elissa — a powerhouse of energy and community spirit. From pulling ropes in Abersoch’s legendary tug-o-war to steering lifeboats through stormy seas, Elissa’s life is a whirlwind of action. She’s also a key voice

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00:47:20

High on Cold - Dunk, Gasp, Glow: Dr Heather Massey...

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2025/08/15

Today’s guest has swum the English Channel, conquered ice swimming world championships, and spends her days studying exactly what cold water does to our bodies and minds. Dr Heather Massey, from the University of Portsmouth’s Extreme Environments group, has found that wild swimming can do far more than give you a shiver—it can calm anxiety, lift mood, ease menopausal symptoms, and even help with depression.Her research uncovers how cold water rewires the brain, builds communities, and may even

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00:43:07

Clay, Currents & Curious Paths - Nicky Darnborough

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2025/08/08

From child protection to clay spinning, today’s guest swims wild waters and sculpts soulful stories — her journey, to date, will appeal to many Dunkers and non Dunkers alike and may, especially as a female, even inspire your adventurous side so join us for a meandering, magical conversation with one of Abersoch’s most intriguing Dunkers.

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00:38:08

Eyes on the Ocean: How Andy Smith and Coastwatch Keep...

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2025/07/31

From Vodafone boardrooms to the Porthdinllaen (Nefyn) lookout post, Andy's story is one of innovation, dedication, and watching over the sea when no one else does.DunkersPodcast is out from the kitchen studio into its first venture to rugged coastlines in a live recording at an active Coastwatch station.

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00:44:39

Charlotte Chandler: Brummie Brilliance Meets Coastal...

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2025/07/24

Birmingham’s hustle to Abersoch’s charm, Charlotte Chandler made the leap from city grit to village hit. Whilst Charlotte’s swapped traffic jams for tide charts, she hasn’t slowed down. Now firmly rooted in village life — dunking daily, laughing loudly, and navigating it all with sparkle and sass — Charlotte proves that no matter where you’re from, it’s the people (and a bit of cold water) that truly make it home.

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00:44:23

Fizz, Friendship & Freezing Water: Jenny & Kay’s...

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2025/07/17

DunkersPodcast is honoured to welcome Jenny & Kay — two high-energy, big-hearted dunkers who’ve made the sea their sanctuary. Jenny’s a proud Aussie philosopher with a rogue wave addiction. Kay’s a carer, a mum of three, and living proof that even life’s hardest moments can be softened by sea, friendship, and a splash of Abersoch magic.

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00:38:54

Danger Dogs to Dunking Dates: The First Dunkers Romance

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2025/07/10

Today we’re heating things up — with the very first Abersoch Dunkers romance! 💕Meet Clare: ex-Army Dog Handler, canine whisperer, and pure energy on two legs.Enter Andrew: early riser, van-loving dog dad, and all-round gentleman dunker.They met by the sea, bonded over freezing dips, barking dogs, and beach-hut banter... and the rest, as they say, is soggy, steamy and unfolding daily.Pour a warm cuppa — this one’s got heart, humour, and just the right amount of splashy romance.

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00:44:13

Boardrooms to Beach Huts: Julian Turner Dives In

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2025/07/03

Welcome back to the Dunkers Podcast — the only place where plunging into frigid water counts as self-care, and talking complete nonsense with a straight face is practically a mental health strategy.Today’s guest is a man of many titles — Julian Turner. If there were a LinkedIn Olympics, he’d have taken gold, silver, and probably restructured the medal system while he was at it. CEO, board mentor, inventor, product innovator, and the mind behind 4Turners, a consultancy that proves great leadership

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00:52:28

Making Waves with Woods: Safety, Sea Legs & Spaniels

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2025/06/26

Abersoch Dunkers has its own guardian of the waves — PhilWoods. RNLI lifeboat captain, first-aider, winter surfer, spaniel wrangler, and proud husband of Emma (a Dunkers co-founder). Woods lives and breathes water safety. He’ll share practical tipsfor new dunkers, his own winter change rituals, and why he still encourages the most reluctant sea-goers to take the plunge. So whether you're in a change robe or still dunking your toes, Woods has something to teach us all.

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00:40:55

Heart First: Colin Dalton’s Big Dunking Life

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2025/06/19

This is one of our Dunkers whose a man with a bigger heart than his chest can handle, and a spirit that refuses to sit still. Funny, fearless, and always first in line when help’s needed — Colin is what happens when you live life with your sleeves rolled up and your soul soaked in purpose.

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00:34:16

DunkersPodcast Special - The Island Swim

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2025/06/14

Picture this: a gang of Abersoch Dunkers — otherwise sensible humans — decide to swim from West Island (yes, the Bear Grylls’ one) all the way back to our beloved beach huts on Main Beach. That’s right — an open water challenge across tides, jellyfish, and questionable decisions.Why?...Blame Andy Teague; he inspired (cajoled) a crew of brave souls into doing it. And DunkersPodcast...well we’re celebrating this awesome feat and the first of our 'Dunkers Special's' with bells, whistles, and a podcast

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00:37:22

From Dunking Feet to a First-Class Treat: Nigel...

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2025/06/08

This week on the Dunkers Podcast, we dive feet first into the fascinating world of Nigel and Morag — Nigel, is a foot whisperer of the highest order and Morag; calm, collected… and secretly the Sherlock Holmes of cut-price luxury getaways. From healing soles to five-star stealth breaks, they’re the dynamic duo with more secrets than a sea cave. Nigel has traded NHS hustle for saltwater therapy — and we’re dying to know: Why are people weird about feet? Should dunking be part of a foot-care regime

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00:34:21

From Law to the Sea: Cath Jones, Cold Water Counsel

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2025/05/24

Meet Cath Jones—the Dunkers' doyenne and living proof that icy seas soothe the soul. After years as a top-tier family lawyer, Cath swapped courtrooms for cold water, contracts for community. A daily dipper, calm presence, and cheerful advisor, she’s the wise wave-rider Abersoch Dunkers all turn to when the tide gets tough.

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