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LUEX FM

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Welcome to LUEX FM

A surf, snow and travel-centric show featuring unbelievable stories, interesting characters, intriguing profiles and incredible feats dedicated to the lifestyle we all love.

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Episodes

Episode 14 | Everything you need to know about skiing in Japan - Niseko edition

April 25, 2023 12:22 - 31 minutes - 25.2 MB

Welcome to another episode of LUEX FM. Our CEO, Tim Heising, delves into the pristine powder and ethereal beauty of Niseko, Japan, a skiing mecca that will leave you breathless and yearning for more. Join us as we venture into this captivating winter wonderland with an insightful chat with head guide, Stefan, from Rhythm Rides.

Episode 13 | Growing up in the backyard of Morocco's best waves

March 24, 2023 11:47 - 48 minutes - 38.7 MB

Dive into the fascinating world of Moroccan surf culture as we take a trip down memory lane with Tarik Wahbi, one of Morocco's most influential and iconic surf coaches. In this enthralling episode, Tarik shares captivating stories of growing up in the backyard of Anchor Point. Join us as Tarik recounts his journey from wide-eyed local grom to renowned surf coach, detailing the evolution of Morocco's thriving surf scene and its impact on his life. Discover the hidden gems and best-kept secr...

Episode 12 | Taghazout and beyond. What it's like to grow up in Morocco

February 16, 2023 11:03 - 28 minutes - 23.4 MB

What is it like to grow up in the land of righthand pointbreaks, ya might want to know? Charlotte De Rochecouste was born and bred close to some of the best waves on the planet. First in Casablanca, then around the points of Taghazout, Cha is a staple in the lineup. Growing up around some of the best Moroccan surfers, she has not only carved her own path in surfing, but has also created a space for others to do the same. Speaking of her latest venture, Charlotte takes us on a tour of her sur...

Episode 11 | Kale Brock - The Aftermath

January 10, 2023 15:22 - 28 minutes - 22.6 MB

We owe you this one. After a few months off, the mic, we return with the Aftermath of Kale Brock's first ever international Surfer's Roadmap retreat in the Maldives. In the summer we send him and a few lucky surfers to Ayada in the Maldives for an intense week of surf coaching. 7 guests, 7 days, 70000 hours of surfing (I suck at math).

Episode 10 | Take Your Surfing To The Next Level In Just 7 Days

June 14, 2022 13:27 - 53 minutes - 43.5 MB

Surfing is hard. We’ve all experienced the feeling of being stuck, or worse, going backwards in our surfing. Unfortunately, getting better at surfing often occur as a linear progression. We often feel it gets worse before we get better and then we plateau… sometimes for decades! But what if we tell you that there's a way to fast-track your surfing and make guaranteed progress in just seven days? And it gets better! You'll be able to take your surfing to the next level under the watchful eye...

Episode 9 | The History of Surfing in the Maldives

May 12, 2022 10:27 - 55 minutes - 44.7 MB

This is a really special episode as we go back in time exploring a time when the Maldives were mostly unknown to the rest of the world. It took two Australians, a mad captain, a trip to South Africa and a ship running into a reef passage somewhere in the Indian Ocean to put the Maldives on the map as a surf destination. Ian is a storyteller! And the stories he has are plentiful!

Episode 8 | The progression of surfing through the lens of a surf coach and WSL judge - Part 2

April 26, 2022 15:28 - 35 minutes - 28.4 MB

We still owe you the follow-up from our chat with WSL judge Joao Maya on the progression of the sport and on how you can get better by riding the right equipment

Episode 7 | How one piece of tech will change how you book your surf & snow trips forever.

March 10, 2022 11:50 - 34 minutes - 28 MB

After 2 years in the works, we are finally ready to share a piece of tech that will change the way you experience surf & snow travels forever. Tune in to our latest podcast episode with our CEO Tim Heising spilling the goods.

Episode 6 | The progression of surfing through the lens of a surf coach an WSL judge - Part 1

January 20, 2022 10:55 - 40 minutes - 32.9 MB

In this episode, surf coach and WSL judge Joao Maya takes us on a journey through the progression of surfing and how his professional experience shaped his methods of teaching and judging. Joao is one of those larger-than-life personalities with plenty of stores to tell! Make yourself a cup of joe, sit back and listen to some of the greatest takes on the progression of the sports, and what you can do to get better at it.

Episode 6 | The progression of surfing through the lens of a surf coach and WSL judge - Part 1

January 20, 2022 10:55 - 40 minutes - 32.9 MB

In this episode, surf coach and WSL judge Joao Maya takes us on a journey through the progression of surfing and how his professional experience shaped his methods of teaching and judging. Joao is one of those larger-than-life personalities with plenty of stores to tell! Make yourself a cup of joe, sit back and listen to some of the greatest takes on the progression of the sports, and what you can do to get better at it.

Episode 5 | What to ride & When to ride it - A Guide to dial your quiver for your next surf trip

December 01, 2021 14:15 - 1 hour - 50 MB

Traveling with boards can be a hassle and/or a liability for your wallet. If you are a board nerd like some of us, you know the feeling of what we're about to say, "too many boards, not enough space in the board bag." Before every trip, we are faced with the same dilemma; which boards should I bring AND, more importantly, WHY should I bring them?! It's science! And Sam Zubevich, Brand Manager of JS Industries, will tell you everything there's to know about boards, so packing for your next ...

Debunking Myths | What people think happens vs What really happens when you book with LUEX

October 07, 2021 10:50 - 47 minutes - 37.8 MB

We have compiled a collection of the most frequent and out-there questions you guys had over the years and brought our Head of Sales, Martin Jenner into the mix to answer them all!

Episode 4 | Debunking Myths with Martin Jenner. What people think happens vs What really happens when you book with LUEX

October 07, 2021 10:50 - 47 minutes - 37.8 MB

We have compiled a collection of the most frequent and out-there questions you guys had over the years and brought our Head of Sales, Martin Jenner into the mix to answer them all!

Episode 3 | The Future of Travel

September 15, 2021 16:00 - 20 minutes - 16.6 MB

Back due to popular demand! We're trying to answer the 1 Billion Dollar question; What will the future hold for all of us and our travels? Will the vaccine solve everything? Are we going to welcome a new era of traveling? Will it be the end of traveling as we know it? This, and much more we'll discuss in our latest take on travel.

The Future of Travel

September 15, 2021 16:00 - 20 minutes - 16.2 MB

Back due to popular demand! We're trying to answer the 1 Billion Dollar question; What will the future hold for all of us and our travels? Will the vaccine solve everything? Are we going to welcome a new era of traveling? Will it be the end of traveling as we know it? This, and much more we'll discuss in our latest take on travel.

Episode 2 | Current State of Traveling. What does a trip during Covid really look like

August 13, 2021 07:30 - 26 minutes - 21.9 MB

This episode is was recorded during a recent LUEX trip, visiting partners and operators in the Maldives. Having to jump through a few logistical hoops ourselves, we figured what better topic to discuss than the current state of travel. This is the first of a two-episode series with a follow-up conversation on the future of traveling dropping soon. Tim, our CEO and LUEX's Head of Sales Martin are discussing, dissecting and contemplating what the current state of traveling really is. Tune in ...

Current State of Traveling | What does a trip during Covid really look like

August 13, 2021 07:30 - 26 minutes - 21.3 MB

This episode is was recorded during a recent LUEX trip, visiting partners and operators in the Maldives. Having to jump through a few logistical hoops ourselves, we figured what better topic to discuss than the current state of travel. This is the first of a two-episode series with a follow-up conversation on the future of traveling dropping soon. Tim, our CEO and LUEX's Head of Sales Martin are discussing, dissecting and contemplating what the current state of traveling really is. Tune in ...

Brett Connellan | From Pain to Fame; The road back to surfing after a shark attack

August 04, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 74.5 MB

It was March 2016. An up-and-coming pro starting to turn heads on the WQS paddles out at his local beachie in Kiama, New South Wales, Australia. What follows next will change the lives of a few people forever. Brett Connellan's story is insane. Attacked by a shark, rescued by one of his best mates, and airlifted to a nearby hospital, Brett is only at the beginning of his way back. A journey of redemption. Of perseverance and resilience. Hit with the words, "you might never be able to wal...

Episode 1 | Brett Connellan, from Pain to Fame

August 04, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 75 MB

It was March 2016. An up-and-coming pro starting to turn heads on the WQS paddles out at his local beachie in Kiama, New South Wales, Australia. What follows next will change the lives of a few people forever. Brett Connellan's story is insane. Attacked by a shark, rescued by one of his best mates, and airlifted to a nearby hospital, Brett is only at the beginning of his way back. A journey of redemption. Of perseverance and resilience. Hit with the words, "you might never be able to wal...

Welcome to LUEX FM

August 02, 2021 10:30 - 36 seconds - 914 KB

Ladies Gents, I’m your host Sunny Fassler and I would like to welcome you to LUEX FM, a podcast dedicated to the lifestyle we all love. In each episode, I’ll be sitting down with amazing guests, exploring unbelievable stories, interesting characters, intriguing profiles and incredible feats revolving around surf, snow and travel. We can’t wait to get started! Stay tuned for our very first episode dropping on your favorite podcast platform real soon.