DunkersPodcast

Elaine isn’t just keeping Abersoch moving . She’s helping people stay active, connected and involved in their community. Why do people keep coming back to her fitness classes? Is exercise as much about the mind as the body? And when Elaine sees a Dunker in a swimming costume, is she enjoying the view… or mentally planning their next workout? We talk fitness, friendship, motivation and what it mean...

We’ve recently changed our name from DunkersPodcast to AbersochPodcast. People, Places and Stories. Same people, still inquisitive as ever, capturing the spirit of Abersoch and the enthusiasm of its people. If you’ve got a story to tell, or know someone who has, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us at info@abersochpodcast.com.

3 Men, 5240 Miles, Running the Coast of the UK in 180 days and through Wintertime! The team behind Winter Mission Britain are attempting an extraordinary challenge, on foot, taking on the elements and raising awareness and support for two critically important causes along the way. Last week, their journey brought them to Abersoch — and we both caught up with to to ask Why plus, invited them to mee...

In this episode of Abersoch Podcast – People, Places & Stories , Abersoch Dunkers Anne Gregory and the Dunkers recently welcomed Karen Ennis into our Ocean, here in Abersoch. Ken Ennis and endurance swimming; Karen is the first UK woman to complete the extraordinary Seven Oceans Swim challenge. But behind this remarkable achievement lies a much deeper story. In this frank and deeply personal c...

Our podcast welcomes Roo & Danni. Today’s story isn’t really about boats. It's also not only about water. It’s actually about courage. It’s about family.  It’s about adapting when life suddenly changes direction. And it’s about discovering that sometimes,losing one thing allows you to find life rather differently.

The Other Wales – A Hidden World Beneath the Waves In this episode of our Voices of the Land series, we explore the inhabitants and their personalities which shape the watery world around us. We often talk about Wales through what we can see. The mountains. The coastline. The castles. The villages and the people who call this remarkable place home. But today… we’re going somewhere else. Just benea...

This is the next episode in our Voices of the Land series, and one thing that’s quietly emerging is this: Every place leaves its mark. Every life leaves its voice. And every generation leaves a footprint. Some leave those footprints in the landscape… others in the decisions they make, the people they influence, and the stories they eventually choose to tell. Today’s guest, John Uttley, spent decad...

Today it’s exciting that we have with us Keith Brymer-Jones and Marj Hogarth – the potters millions will know from the TV series ‘The Great Pottery Throw down” - Before the television came the clay; before the clay came the person; and now that person is helping give a forgotten place a new life; and across Wales there are buildings that quietly hold the fingerprints of generations. In Pwllheli, o...

Some landscapes are beautiful. Others are built on sacrifice. Some places whisper their history. Others make you work to hear it. Beyond the mountains of North Wales lies a world carved not by machines, but by hands… by families… by generations whose lives were measured in slate, sweat and silence. Today we’re not simply talking about quarries. We’re stepping inside them. Through the eyes of a qua...

Not a Sailor, Not a Reporter… Until He Was. What Could Possibly Go Wrong? Preparing to cross oceans with some of the most remarkable amateur sailors in the world and joining me is the Abersoch Dunkers own Ocean sailor - Andy Teague. Let's untie the ropes and see where this takes us.

When a Building Becomes a Community — and why does this place matter so much to people? Welcome back to DunkersPodcast, and today we continue our Voices of the Land series — exploring the people, places and stories that make this part of Wales so special. Our journey takes us to the shores of Llanbedrog, to a building that has never simply been a building. It has a personality, a memory, and a lif...

Today our DunkersPodcast comes from above the Clouds; up a mountain, on a railway and somewhere that, along the way, feels strangely freeing. Welcome to our second 'Voices' Podcast reaching the People, Power and Places who make North Wales and Llyn Peninsular so special. This railway timetable isn't yours anymore. You surrender to the 7.6km climb, the noise, the weather and the mountai...

“When you sit in the roundhouse, something shifts… time slows, voices soften, and suddenly you’re part of something much older than yourself.” At Canolfan Felin Uchaf , myth, craft, and community come together — not as something to observe, but something to take part in. Here, in a roundhouse built in the old ways, stories are told as they always have been — by voice, by firelight, and by memory A...

A curated audio portrait of North Wales — told by its mostauthoritative voices. North Wales is more than landscape. It is resilience, language, industry, myth and community. This series creates a lasting audio archive of the peoplewho; Protect its Mountains, Safeguard its seas, Preserve its history, Shape its future These are evergreen stories with long-term cultural value DunkersPodcast is honour...

Whether you're seeking resilience, calm, community or simply the joy of being immersed in nature,  The Beauty of Cold  offers a life-affirming path back to yourself in simple, achievable and lasting steps. At a time when we all need to escape the noise, this is the perfect cold water antidote and allows a path to return to being more human. Let's meet Gilly, the UK's 'Ice-lady'.

One paddleboard. One reason that mattered more than quitting. This is Kevin Bell’s  #thehometownpaddle  - and it’s not what you think. Kevin is the man for all seasons in Abersoch and in 2019, Kevin set off from Abersoch - his new hometown - on a paddleboard, heading over 230 miles across sea, river & canal to Poynton - his old hometown - where this story began. With the help of friends old &a...

Blue Bloods is a men‑only wild swimming community using cold water, nature and regular meet‑ups to create connection, confidence and better mental wellbeing. This episode explores why men‑only spaces matter , what makes Blue Bloods different, and how shared experience lowers barriers to conversation. We also explore the community, the humour and the connections which emerge because of the group. O...

“A bob hat, bought whilst cold water Welsh Dunking, helped fund Christmas — and a future — for children in Kenya.” Abersoch DunkersPodcast is thrilled to participate in this 4th edition of Podcasthon ! PODcasthon 2026 , is a global podcast event speaking to and featuring charities and good causes across the world, and DunkersPodcast wanted to tell a story that starts in cold water… but ends somewh...

SEASON ONE THANKS to our Stars and listeners for being part of, and responding so well to, our successful 1st series. The water’s gone quiet… but the stories haven’t. As we dry off from Series One, we’re already looking ahead to DunkersPodcast Series Two, landing Spring 2026 — and this time, we want to hear from you . Yes, dunking started as a cold-water thing. A bracing splash. A sharp intake of...

Cold. Hot. Repeat. 🔥❄️This week on DunkersPodcast , we turn up the heat… then run straight into the sea. We’re joined by Ben Wright , Oxford Brookes exercise physiologist, who’s been digging into the science behind why a cold plunge followed by a proper sweat might be one of the smartest things you can do for your body and mind. Alongside him is Tom , joint founder of Porth Poeth Sauna on Abersoc...

🌊✨ Surf, song & salty air — meet Annabelle Lee , where yoga mats meet ocean waves. From Abersoch beaches to the Salzburg stages and to far flung places which enchant visitors and audiences alike. Annabelle brings a unique blend of music, yoga & surf vibes . This is the world according to Annabelle — and you’re about to step right into it."

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 sw...

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 🌙 S...

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 techni...

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...