DunkersPodcast

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.

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 wa...

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...

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 cha...

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.

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...

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 therap...

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.

Meet our affectionally known 'Mad-Elaine'—the purveyor of 8:15 a.m. screams, belly laughs, and boundless energy. A former high-flying stewardess turned Body-Pump and Pilates-pushing, dunk-loving dynamo. From dragging newbies into the sea to fronting chaotic RNLI Ladies Lunches, Elaine’s one of the heartbeats of Abersoch’s wildest wellness wave.

Andy came for the sea, stayed for the banter—and rumour has it he's the double of Daniel Craig or moreover, he's like DC's saltier cousin. Meet Abersoch's Dunker Andy Tiegue: triathlete, watercraft wizard, and post-dunk coffee king. From fitness feats to Hurly Burly swims, Andy is forever present on the beaches of and around Abersoch, Andy's turning tides and cracking jokes (some barely legal) wit...

When the world locked down, Emma and Hatti dove in—literally. These local legends turned a freezing habit into a full-blown movement. From 5 soggy souls to a 30-strong tidal wave of joy, Abersoch Dunkers was born. Think cold water, warm hearts, and the kindest cult you’ll ever want to join.

Dunking doesn't know barriers. It's for everyone and it's Free! The DunkingPodcast is a conversation, a chat or even an interview at times with people who Cold Water Dunk maybe monthly, or weekly or especially Daily. We talk to them about their experiences, seek out rivets of info about their lives yet all with the intention of finding out why they do this thing. It's a 'how was it for you' podcas...