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Chasing Waves

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Chasing the Dream
Episode 142 min2023-01-11

Chasing the Dream

In the wake of surfing's Olympic debut in Tokyo, Chasing Waves shines a spotlight on the people and places that are defining Japan's reach in the global surf culture.

Weight of a Nation
Episode 244 min2023-01-11

Weight of a Nation

The weight of a nation rests on Team Japan as the athletes prepare for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics. Mahina Maeda and Kanoa Igarashi reflect on their multicultural identities.

Rising Tide
Episode 340 min2023-01-11

Rising Tide

In the wake of surfing's Olympic debut in Japan, we learn there are two types of surfers, those who compete, and those who are "free".

Legacy
Episode 447 min2023-01-11

Legacy

Family legacy is explored as surfers Sara Kohrogi and Connor O'Leary connect with their Japanese roots.

Power of the Ocean
Episode 542 min2023-01-11

Power of the Ocean

The raw power of the ocean is revealed as Mahina Maeda learns to surf big waves and Yuma Takanuki explores the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and a tsunami's devastating impact on the surf community in Fukushima.

Ebb and Flow
Episode 639 min2023-01-11

Ebb and Flow

As the surfers deal with loss and setbacks, some question their pursuit of competitive surfing.

Undercurrents
Episode 735 min2023-01-11

Undercurrents

Connor O'Leary fights for a comeback on the WSL Challenger Series, facing off against Olympic silver medalist Kanoa Igarashi in France.

Sea of Change
Episode 850 min2023-01-11

Sea of Change

As surfing becomes a permanent Olympic sport, the athletes look to the future. Mahina Maeda and Sara Kohrogi return to Japan to learn about a rite of passage they missed while growing up in America.

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