The Rip
Christina and BrentThe Rip: Pulling You into the Heart of South African Lifesaving Sport Hosted by Xtina and Brent, two lifesaving sport diehards with passion as strong as your local rip current. We drag you into the deep – with hot takes, athlete stories, coach insights, and unfiltered interviews, covering everything from local competitions to the global stage. No filters. No fluff. Just lifesaving sport, straight ... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 13 | Founded | 7 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Sports NewsNews | |||
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Today on The Rip, we’re back with our ‘Chapters’ series — where sport is more than medals. It’s about beginnings, wipeouts, comebacks, rescues, and the people who shape the journey.
In this episode, we welcome Tanner Gorille — Clifton lifesaver, boa... more
Welcome to Chapters, a brand-new format of The Rip Podcast. In this episode, Caitlin Brouckaert shares her journey from Fish Hoek Nippers, through netball detours, to podiums in Opens and representing South Africa on the National Team — and now, her ... more
In this in-depth masterclass, strength and conditioning coach Brent Shield breaks down everything lifesaving athletes need to know about building power, staying strong, and recovering smarter.
From structuring your off-season lifting to fuelling you... more
In this bonus episode of The Rip, Christina answers the questions athletes ask most about social media. From how often to post, to building confidence, growing your following, and keeping sponsors happy without losing your authentic voice — this 10-m... more
Lifesaving athletes — your platform has power.
Want to grow your following, attract sponsors, and help elevate the sport? In this masterclass episode of The Rip, we break down how to use social media with purpose — and impact.
From strategy and stor... more
This episode has it ALL! Watch or Listen! 🎥🎙️
Christina and Brent kick off with some epic Rippers and Dippers, they're talking new podcast rivalries, Rescue Sport Series awards and yes — a shiny new studio!
Then, buckle up for our SA Champs revi... more
Buoys were flying, jellyfish were swarming, and the sprints were decided by toe hairs. Welcome to Episode 07: The Rip.
In this epic debrief of the 2025 Western Cape Surf Champs, we break down one of the most intense weekends in Lifesaving sport this... more
🎧 The Rip Episode 06: IPT Pool Rescue Champs Preview Show 🏊♂️
In this episode, we dive into everything you need to know about the upcoming 2025 Interprovincial Pool Rescue Championships.
From the history of the event to who's competing, and even... more
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Apple Podcasts | #216 |  Germany/News/Sports News |
Apple Podcasts | #4 |  South Africa/News/Sports News |
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