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EPISODE · Jan 25, 2026 · 1H 23M

Surviving the Boxing Day Tsunami: Daniel's Poole's Mad Surf Story

from Mad Surf Stories podcast · host James Russell

Daniel Poole’s life can be divided into ‘before’ and ‘after’. He has devoted his career to helping those facing natural disasters, and it all started when he faced one himself. What began as an idyllic surfing adventure quickly spiralled into a fight for survival as a tsunami struck on Boxing Day 2004. Yep. That tsunami. Daniel tells his incredibly heavy story with heart and love, and in it we hear the resilience of the human spirit. Ngā mihi for the chat, Daniel! If you have a Mad Surf Story, get in touch by emailing [email protected] James Russell's surf novels are available as audiobooks at all the audiobook retails (such as Spotify and Audible) or as ebooks or paperbacks at www.dragonbrothersbooks.com or on Amazon.com Follow us on Instagram

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