Podcast appearances and mentions of Paul Evans

“Between Christmas 2003 and New Year 2024, packages of cocaine started washing up along the beaches of Southwest France. National television news reports carried the story of the coke de la plage — the beach cocaine, around a month after the first local rumours of finds emerged. One TV report on France 2, 30th Jan 2004, stated one-and-a-half tonnes had been recovered along French and Spanish coasts that month. If that's just what the authorities had found, it's safe to assume lots, lots more had been picked up by members of the public, mostly surfers.” - Paul Evans. Our guest this week is WSL commentator, Surf Europe editor, Stab contributor, and, as of a couple of weeks ago, the creator, producer and host of a long-form narrative podcast about cocaine. It was late 2003, and Paul had recently moved to southwest France from the UK, initially seduced by the prospect of good, uncrowded waves and rumours of mystics like Tom Curren and Robbie Page having made a life there. A few months later, bundles of pure Colombian cocaine started washing up on the beach. Paul first heard about it from a hitchhiker he picked up. The man had travelled several hundred kilometres from Toulouse and seemed remarkably determined to reach the coast that day, despite the weather. It had something of the sirens about it: a gift from the sea that was difficult to resist. Only here, instead of a beautiful song and certain death, it was exceptionally pure cocaine washing up on the beach, floating around in the lineup, offering a direct challenge to your capacity for restraint. What followed was a summer of abundance, debauchery, good waves and various forms of personal ruin, eventually building to a crescendo at the Quiksilver Pro France in 2004. The waves were pumping. Bruce and Andy Irons met in the final. The afterparty that followed, you'd have to imagine, given the situation and what was essentially being handed out to all, was fairly substantial. As Paul says in the podcast: “It's kind of cliché… everyone refers to their youth as the best times in the world, but objectively, some of those people are right.” If you're partial to good, uncrowded waves, a cacophony of beautiful women, and happen to possess even a passing curiosity about the sensation of your mouth going numb after sampling some uncut Colombian cocaine, then you'd have a hard time arguing against this as a purple patch in the history of mankind. Humanity has definitely had worse summers and here, Paul talks about how he went about telling that story. This is the making of Hossegor Beach Cocaine, told by its creator, Paul Evans. his is the making of Hossegor Beach Cocaine, told by its creator, Paul Evans. You can listen to the episode one for free here. Episodes 2-4 will live exclusively on Stab Premium and the Stab Premium app. Thanks to our partners at Red Bull, Vaer, Dome Dust, SlowTide, TurtleBox, and Devium, for making StabMic possible.

Paul Evans joined the U.S. Navy as a young adult but after three years on ships he left the service. A short time later, he enlisted in the U.S. Army. Before long, he was pursuing Army Special Forces. His job as a Green Beret would take him to the Gulf War and later to Afghanistan as one of the renowned "Horse Soldiers" just weeks after 9/11.In this edition of Veterans Chronicles, Evans tells us what valuable lessons he learned during the Gulf War that he put to good use in later conflicts. he also explains how Operational Detachment Alpha 595 (ODA 595) was going to be dismantled until the 9/11 attacks. Then their experience and skills became extremely valuable.Evans also shares how their assignment in theater changed twice before they were tasked with helping General Abdul Rashid Dostum push the Taliban out of Mazar-i-Sharif, how ODA 595 was split up to help their new Afghan allies be as effective as possible, and how they called in devastating U.S. airpower against the enemy.He also takes us inside the fighting leading up to Mazar-i-Sharif and how the Taliban fled, with one notable exception.Don't miss this inside look at some of the first U.S. action following the worst terrorist attacks in U.S. history.

Paul Evans - Greatest Hits Non-Stop

Paul Evans - Greatest Hits Non-Stop

Remember when thousands of kilos of cocaine washed up on the shores of Hossegor, France, in the early 2000s, upending the entire surf community for years to come? Paul Evans does. In this Stab Premium podcast series, Paul speaks with dozens of people involved in southwest France's cocaine scandal and how it affected their no-longer sleepy surf village — and pro surfing as a whole. Episode 1 is available for free above. Episodes 2-4 will be available exclusively on the Stab Premium app, dropping every Friday starting on August 14. This is Hossegor Beach Cocaine.

Paul Evans - Greatest Hits Non-Stop

Stab Premium Presents... Woz Commentator, Gold Cone Piece Award Winner, and Renowned Twitcher Paul Evans takes us behind the scenes of his new four-part Stab Podcast Docu-series HOSSEGOR BEACH COCAINE - the true story of the time kilo bags of rack washed up on France's most famous surf break. First ep available on Stab Premium Friday 7th of April!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Evans - Greatest Hits Non-Stop

Paul Evans - Greatest Hits Non-Stop

Paul Evans - Greatest Hits Non-Stop

Paul Evans - Greatest Hits Non-Stop

Paul Evans - Greatest Hits Non-Stop

Paul Evans - Greatest Hits Non-Stop

Sintonía: "Beatnik" - THE ROYAL JOKERS 1.- "Benny The Beatnik" - THE UNTOUCHABLES 2.- "Beatnik Bounce" - THE BEATS 3.- "Beatnik Daddy" - BARBARA EVANS 4.- "Laffin´ Beatnik" - JOHNNY BEEMAN 5.- "Mamma´s Place" - BING DAY 6.- "Beatnik" - THE CHAMPS 7.- "Beat-Nik" - J.M. VAN EATON 8.- "Beatnik Twist" - HUEY SMITH 9.- "Beatnik Bounce" - PAUL GAYTEN10.- "Teenage Beatnik" - LOUIS NYE11.- "Beatnik Walk" - RUNE OVERMAN12.- "Beatnik Bill" - JOHNNY BEEMAN13.- "The Beat Generation" - MAMIE VAN DOREN14.- "Endsville" - THE WILD MAN OF WILDSVILLE15.- "Beatnik Baby" - THE BEE HIVES16.- "Beat Generation" - PAUL EVANSTodas las músicas extraídas de la compilación (1xLP) "Welcome To The Beat Generation - Beatnik Rock ´N´ Roll" (Beat Beat Beat, año desconocido)17.- "Tequila a Go-Go" - TONO QUIRAZO Y SU HAWAIIANA18.- "Bongo Guitar" - JOHNNY ZORRO19.- "Slob´T" (feat. Joe Newman) - QUINCY JONES20.- "G.T.O." - LES POPPINS21.- "Work Song" - QUINTETTE PLUSCortes 17-21 extraídos de la compilación (1xLP+CD incluído) "Beach-O-Rama Vol.4" (Platinum, 2025)Escuchar audio

Paul Evans - Greatest Hits Non-Stop

Paul Evans - Greatest Hits Non-Stop

Paul Evans - Greatest Hits Non-Stop

Paul Evans - Greatest Hits Non-Stop

Paul Evans - Greatest Hits Non-Stop

Paul Evans - Greatest Hits Non-Stop

Paul Evans - Greatest Hits Non-Stop

Paul Evans - Greatest Hits Non-Stop

Paul Evans is the CEO of Solutions Leisure, one of the most recognised hospitality brands in the UAE with 23 venues across the region. But that is not the reason we brought him in. He grew up dyslexic and spent years being told he wasn't enough, and the decisions he made in his early twenties landed him in a UK prison cell at 21. What followed was years of searching for something he couldn't name, until his body made the decision for him. While building a business in Egypt, acute pancreatitis brought on by years of serious alcohol abuse put Paul in a coma for 77 days. He woke up with a different set of priorities and the kind of clarity that only comes when you have had to earn the right to still be here. This conversation goes places most successful people never go publicly. He talks about what accountability really looks like when you stop blaming everything else, about the real price of starting over from nothing, and about why a man who has built all of this still believes that success has nothing to do with what you build. Some conversations change how you think about things. Timestamps: 00:00 — Introduction Spencer introduces Paul Evans and Solutions Leisure. 19:30 — Growing Up: Dyslexic, Bullied and Written Off Paul on his childhood in Cheshire, being diagnosed with dyslexia, the bullying, a distant father, and the moment at 14 when he decided to prove everyone wrong. 25:36 — Going to Prison at 21 An altercation. A 12-month sentence. Six months served across Walton and Kirkham prisons in the UK. Paul on what he took from it. 31:07 — From General Electric to a Bar in Egypt After prison, Paul builds a successful career in sales at General Electric. Then makes an accidental £30,000 investment in a bar in Hurghada, Egypt and never looks back. 35:43 — The Spiral: When It All Started to Fall Apart The Egypt years. Running his father's diving business, managing his own bar, and the heavy drinking and long hours that quietly took everything to the edge. 38:20 — 77 Days in a Coma Acute pancreatitis. An emergency flight to England. Seventy-seven days in a coma while his family lived in Singapore. The most intense part of the conversation. 56:19 — Building Solutions Leisure: 20 Venues in Dubai Paul on arriving in Dubai, founding Solutions Leisure from scratch, and building one of the most recognised hospitality portfolios in the UAE. 1:10:12 — Finding Purpose and Getting a Life Coach What do you do when you have everything and still feel lost? Paul on finding direction, working with a life coach, and the advice he gives people who feel stuck. 1:13:38 — The Daily Practice That Changed Everything Three things. Every morning. The gratitude habit Paul picked up through coaching that he says shifted everything. 1:14:04 — Selling 50% of the Business Paul on the decision to sell half of Solutions Leisure to Sunset Hospitality, the timing, and why he has no regrets. 1:14:58 — How He Saved 400 Jobs During COVID The pandemic. The decisions nobody talks about. Paul on how he kept 400 people employed when most of the industry was collapsing around him. 1:20:57 — Quick Fire Round No alcohol. Daily gym. Surround yourself with the right people. Fast, unfiltered, and completely honest. Follow Spencer Lodge on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/madeindubaipodcast/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586194260076 https://www.instagram.com/spencer.lodge/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@spencer.lodge https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerlodge/ https://www.youtube.com/c/SpencerLodgeTV https://www.facebook.com/spencerlodgeofficial/   Follow Paul Evans on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/pauljohnevs/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/solutionsleisure/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/SolutionsLeisure https://www.linkedin.com/company/solutions-leisure-group/ https://solutions-leisure.com/  

Paul Evans - Greatest Hits Non-Stop

Paul Evans - Greatest Hits Non-Stop

Paul Evans - Greatest Hits Non-Stop

Paul Evans - Greatest Hits Non-Stop

Paul Evans - Greatest Hits Non-Stop

And an incredible right at that. Perhaps the new best high performance stop on tour? This week, Mikey and Buck discuss the recent Cloud 9 announcement along with the best accessories in surfing, a new Surf100 x Pacifico) ep, crowd control issues at Teahupo'o, the entirely real and globally recognized World Cup of Surfing with special guest Paul Evans.

Paul Evans - Greatest Hits Non-Stop

Paul Evans - Greatest Hits Non-Stop

Paul Evans - Greatest Hits Non-Stop

Paul Evans - Greatest Hits Non-Stop

Paul Evans - Greatest Hits Non-Stop

Paul Evans - Greatest Hits Non-Stop

Paul Evans - Greatest Hits Non-Stop

Paul Evans - Greatest Hits Non-Stop

Paul Evans - Greatest Hits Non-Stop

Paul Evans - Greatest Hits Non-Stop

Paul Evans - Greatest Hits Non-Stop

Paul Evans - Greatest Hits Non-Stop

Paul Evans - Greatest Hits Non-Stop

Paul Evans - Greatest Hits Non-Stop

Paul Evans - Greatest Hits Non-Stop

Brentford's European dream came to an end at Anfield after a battling draw against the champions on the final day of the season.Billy TheBee Grant spoke to Bees fans in the stands and around the ground straight after the match as Brentford gave everything but ultimately fell just short of the European places after results elsewhere went against them.We look back at a season full of highs, near misses and what might have been - from the final whistle emotions to the bigger picture of just how far this Brentford side has come.Plus we hear from Brentford legend Paul Evans and Liverpool legend Bruce Grobbelaar who join the conversation on a dramatic final day at Anfield.Pride. Frustration. Perspective. One last ride this season with the Bees fans on the terrace Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

114. Caernarfon TownWe're joined by media director Andrew Walton, club president John Watkins and club chairman Paul Evans to cover the story of Welsh Cup winners Caernarfon Town.As well as football, Caernarfon Town are steeped in Welsh heritage and mythology. The town is predominantly Welsh speaking, and a recent club re-brand saw them include elements from the story of Owain Glyndŵr in their new badge.⁠⁠Subscribe to The Footbal Heritage Extra on Patreon for £3 per month and get an additional podcast every Thursday.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X (formerly Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BlueSky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For enquiries, feedback or suggestions please email hello@footballheritage.co.uk.Our GuestAndrew WaltonJohn WatkinsPaul Evans

Rep. Paul Evans - Joins the Pod to discuss many issues. We really dove into the veterans issues in Oregon deeply and then transition to emergency prep across the state and had a fun finish on bill limits and legislative process. https://paulevans.org/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.crosstabs.studio

In this era of "permacrisis" and constant disruption, adaptability and resilience are vital traits that require collaboration and an increasing focus on human-centric skills. That's the messaging to come out of the 2025 Global Talent Competitive Index (GTCI), an annual report that highlights the latest talent trends and offers insights into the current global talent landscape.For this episode of “The INSEAD Perspective: Spotlight on Asia” podcast series, Sameer Hasija, Dean of Asia at INSEAD, analyses the results and implications of the 11th edition of the GTCI through an APAC lens alongside two of its authors: L. Felipe Monteiro, Academic Director of the GTCI and Senior Affiliate Professor of Strategy, and Paul Evans, Emeritus Professor of Organisational Behaviour.   Perhaps the most notable theme from the 2025 report is the shifting value of human capabilities, where soft human-centric skills are becoming just as vital as hard digital or technical skills. As AI handles increasingly complex technical tasks, Monteiro and Evans suggest that "generalist adaptive skills" – including leadership, innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship – will increasingly take centre stage.Reflecting on the high ranking of certain countries such as Singapore, Switzerland and the Nordic nations, Evans points to the strength of their integrated ecosystems, where government, business, educational institutions and labour organisations work together to solve problems using a forward-looking approach. He warns that without this deep ecosystem collaboration and a long-term vision, even technologically advanced nations may struggle to implement the systemic changes required to thrive in today's disrupted global economy.That potential danger is highlighted in a concerning trend identified in the report, where several upper-middle-income countries, such as Malaysia, Brazil and Mexico, appear to have reached a "talent plateau" or “trap". Despite making good headway in the earlier stages of their development, these countries have seen their progress stall as they find themselves squeezed between high-innovating top-tier countries and lower-income countries with cost advantages.   Levels of optimism for the future were mixed among the three speakers.However, they agreed that greater collaboration, an increased emphasis on lifelong education and the ability of individuals to learn and adjust on the job will be vital if countries and companies hope to successfully navigate the uncertain waters of the next five years – and beyond.  

Special guest speaker Paul Evans is bringing the Message this morning.

In the same week, Joel Tudor took on a major airline (and won), Jaleesa Vincent wrote an explicit rap song about her Pussy (surfboard), and a world junior champ put his life savings into a luxury sunglass brand. Just when you thought surfing was gonna be just fine, Paul Evans joins the pod to excoriate children and tell us when, precisely, our little hobby went tits up. Buy Veia boardbags (with wheels) if you, unlike Paul, prefer convenience to chaos.