WeSurf BIPOC Surf Talk

WeSurf BIPOC Surf Talk

WeSurf showcases surfing through the lens of people of color, indigenous peoples, LGBTQ+ community and the average everyday Surfer. This show is centered on the Rockaway Surf community as it relates to the larger surfing culture. We hope to broaden the conversation as to what it means to be a surfer. We hope to Introduce and talk about everything from surf products, surf culture and the surf industry through understandable relatable conversations for the average and newer surfer.

Episodes

Textured Waves with Danielle Lyons

June 12, 2025 • 67 mins
In this episode of the WeServe Podcast, hosts Kwame and Nigel celebrate their podcast's success and introduce their guest, Danielle Black-Lyons, co-founder of Textured Waves. The conversation explores the formation and mission of Textured Waves, emphasizing the need for representation of black and brown surfers in the surfing community. Danielle shares her experiences as a woman of color in surfing, the impact of social movements o...
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The Brothers Godette with Paul and Jango Godette

May 21, 2025 • 68 mins
On this episode of the WeSurf Podcast, Kwame & Nigel engage in a lively conversation with the Godette brothers, Paul and Jango, exploring their backgrounds, the evolution of their skateboarding journey, and the vibrant community in Rockaway. They discuss the influence of media on their interest in skateboarding, the formation of the Clip Mode crew, and the personal growth they have experienced through various sports, including ...
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The Black Surfers Collective - A Movement in Inclusivity with Greg Rachal

March 24, 2025 • 59 mins
In this episode of the WeSurf Podcast, hosts Kwame and Nigel welcome Gregory Rachal, president and co-founder of the Black Surfers Collective. They discuss Gregory's personal journey into surfing, the formation and mission of the Black Surfers Collective, and the importance of community in surfing. The conversation highlights the challenges faced by Black surfers, the significance of events like Nick Gabaldon Day, and the need for ...
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Surfing Beyond Boundaries with The Salty Sisters' Journey

February 15, 2025 • 69 mins
In this episode of the We Surf Podcast, hosts Kwame Labassiere and Nigel Louis welcome the Salty Sisters, Autumn Kitchens and Farmata Dia, to discuss their journey as black women surfers, the importance of community, and the challenges they face in the surfing world. The conversation explores themes of cultural identity, environmental activism, and the healing power of the ocean, while also touching on personal wellness and the sig...
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WeSurf Ep.11: Reflections & Resolutions

January 28, 2025 • 38 mins
In this episode, hosts Kwame La Bassiere and Nigel Louis welcome listeners to the first episode of 2025, reflecting on the past year and discussing various topics including the impact of local events, personal struggles, and the future of the WeSurf podcast. They remember a local Rockaway surfing legend, Ralton, and address the recent A train shutdown affecting Rockaway.

The conversation shifts to winter surfing experiences, the Cal...
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Black.Surfers with Kayiita Johansson

July 1, 2024 • 71 mins
In this episode of the WeSurf podcast, host Kwame LaBassiere interviews Kayiita Johansson, the founder of the Black.Surfers Community Group. They discuss Kayiita’s journey into surfing, the lack of diversity in the surfing community, and the creation of the Black.Surfers Community Group. The conversation highlights the importance of community and representation in surfing, and the impact that the group has had in bringing together ...
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WeSurf Ep. 9: Surf4Dem with Giovanni Martinez

April 30, 2024 • 74 mins
In this conversation, Kwame La Bassiere interviews Dr. Giovanni Martinez, a clinical psychologist in Puerto Rico who works with children with autism. Dr. Martinez started the organization Surf4Dem, which uses surf therapy to help children with autism improve their social communication skills, sensory processing disorders, and muscular tone.

The therapy also has a positive impact on the families, as parents are encouraged to surf alo...
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WeSurf Ep. 8: I Love That For You with Beah & Berna

March 24, 2024 • 73 mins
In this episode of the WeSurf podcast, Kwame LaBassiere interviews two female surfers, Berna and Beah, about their experiences in the surfing community. They discuss how they got into surfing and the challenges they faced as beginners. The conversation also touches on the importance of etiquette in the lineup and the gray areas surrounding who has the right of way. Additionally, they explore the unique experiences and perspectives ...
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We Surf Ep. 7: The Twin Wave Dancers

February 26, 2024 • 79 mins
Welcome to episode 7 of the We Surf podcast. Often you will hear surfers referred to as Wave Dancers. On this episode we meet wave dancers who are also ballet dancers. Mei and Shui Lee or as their instagram handle refers to them as The Lee Twins.
Kwame discusses speaks to them about how and why they started surfing. How their dance background has helped their surfing. And some of the experiences they have had in the water, both neg...
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WeSurf Ep. 6: Waves of Hope with Chris Dennis

January 7, 2024 • 61 mins
Welcome to episode 6 of the WeSurf podcast. This episode is done a little differently. Co-host Kwame Labassiere, recorded this episode while in Puerto Rico at the International Surf Therapy Organization conference. While there he interviewed professional surfer Chris Dennis from Trinidad and Tobago. Chris is the co-founder of Waves for Hope, an organization that runs youth development programs that utilize surfing and mentorship to...
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WeSurf Black Surfers in the Concrete Jungle with Mosiah Moonsammy

November 19, 2023 • 54 mins
On this episode of WeSurf Nigel and Kwame speak with documentary filmmaker and reborn surfer Mosiah Moonsammy. An award winning filmmaker based in NYC, Mosiah's last project “Last Bodega In Brooklyn” played internationally on the film festival circuit and was received with rave reviews.

After meeting Nigel at Station RBNY, Mosiah became interested in telling Nigel’s story and showing the world what a black owned surf shop in the No...
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WeSurf Ep. 4: Wade in the Water with David Mesfin & Beyin Abraha

January 25, 2023 • 63 mins
Happy New Year everyone! On this episode of the WeSurf Podcast we step out of Rockaway and speak to Director David Mesfin and Executive Producer Beyin Abraha of the documentary 'Wade in the Water: A Journey Into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture.' This documentary reclaims the 1000 year old tradition of Black Surfing throughout the globe, by honoring the historical and contemporary relationship between Black people and the ocean.

W...
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WeSurf Ep. 3: Stop Playin' With Em with Quest Soliman & Paul Godette

September 16, 2022 • 73 mins
On this episode of WeSurf, Nigel and Kwame have the Rockaway's own Paul Goddette and Quest Soliman to discuss their meteoric rise as Vloggers with their Youtube Channel, Stop Playin With Em. Paul and Quest have spent the good part of the last few years traveling and documenting their journey's. The conversation covers life on the road, being a black surfer in today's surf culture, the friends and family they have made while travel...
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WeSurf Ep.2 - Fernando Pires

August 21, 2022 • 61 mins
On this episode of WeSurf, Nigel and Kwame sit with local legend, Fernando Pires. Fernando grew up surfing on vibrant beaches of Rio de Janeiro and worked for a board maker there as a teenager before moving to New York City at age 20. He eventually realized there was surf here and moved out to the Rockaways in the early 80's. In the 1990s he opened the Secret Spot surf shop and began collecting surfboards over the years. His dream ...
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WeSurf Ep. 1: Farmata Dia

June 13, 2022 • 49 mins
Welcome to the first episode of WeSurf, a Vlog & Podcast showcasing surfing through the lens of people of color, indigenous peoples, LGBTQ+ community and the average everyday surfer. This show is centered on the Rockaway Surf community as it relates to the larger surfing culture. We hope to broaden the conversation as to what it means to be a surfer.

On this premiere episode, our guest, Rockaway local, model, surfer, traveler, Farm...
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