Crest Podcast Ep23 - Pete 'PJ' Jones, Part One

Published: Oct. 1, 2020, 2 a.m.

Present or nearby for many of the defining moments in international surfing history, Pete \u2018PJ\u2019 Jones has first-hand experience of some of the greatest tales our sport can offer. In this first half of his life-story interview, Wales\u2019 trailblazing surfer talks Tom and Rhino through discovering his \u2018gift\u2019 and its life-changing impact. From \u2018dropping out\u2019 of any career that might get in the way of water time, to winning his European title in 1977 on the day his son James was born, this is all about the process of becoming \u2018PJ\u2019 \u2013 the man whose distinctive style and approach ensured that Wales sat atop of Europe\u2019s surf scene during formative years in the sport\u2019s culture. Part Two to follow Thursday, 8th October.

Produced by James Dodd & Tom Anderson

Video (YouTube version only) directed by Joey Pearson

Stay Young written by Benny Gallagher & Graham Lyle, arranged & performed by Pete \u2018PJ\u2019 Jones

Feeling Something written and performed by Pete \u2018PJ\u2019 Jones (Copyright 2020)

Men of Harlech rearranged by James Dodd