Duct Tape Theory blends the immersive appeal of documentaries with the intimate storytelling of podcasts and the power of words, stripping back the layers to reveal the throbbing heart of action sports, adventure and life at the fringes of our maps. Each chapter represents a postcard from a place that's left its mark on the adventure and action sports world, as host and creator Sunny Fassler passes through - trading waves, toasting drinks, trading tales with locals and travelers alike, cheri ...
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Resilience isn't just a word for Ramzi Boukhiam. Judging from the last ten years, it's his whole life. Ramzi started as just another kid from Agadir on borrowed boards, and with a burning desire to make it. The road to the CT was long - ten years long, to be exact. And when he finally qualified, an ankle injury sidelined him for his entire rookie s…
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Chapter 4 takes us to Taghazout, Morocco, where ancient tradition collides with a thriving surf scene. We trace the evolution of this former fishing village through the eyes of those who shaped it, starting with Saad El Kilani, who first rode Anchor Point, the fabled righthander surfers from all over the world pilgrim to. As we dig deeper into Tagh…
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Chapter three is our first attempt at an unprecedented voyage - not to distant shores or foreign land, but into the depths of a concept - sustainability through the lens of action sports. We set out on a two-and-a-half-month expedition, navigating through the intricacies of sustainability within an industry that struggles with its own contradictory…
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In this chapter, we journey across borders, time, and culture as we head from South East Asia to South East Africa. Mozambique, a nation shaped by the ebb and flow of its tumultuous history, yet glowing with an enduring determination. A land touched by the footsteps of ancient civilizations and the sails of Vasco da Gama, bearing stories of resilie…
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Embark on an exhilarating journey to Bali, the island of divine beauty, mystique, and vibrant cultural dance, in the first chapter of Duct Tape Theory with your host, Sunny Fassler. An amalgamation of world-class surf, ancient traditions, and modern allure, Bali is more than a tourist's paradise; it's a pulsating heart that has charmed many souls i…
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Welcome, I'm Sunny Fassler, a journalist, writer, surfer and thrill seeker passionate about telling stories. As your host of Duct Tape Theory, I'm making it my mission to uncover the raw heartbeat of action sports, adventure and life at the fringes of our maps. Every month, I travel to a new place - be it a tangible destination or an intangible rea…
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