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Episode 8: Missed Connections

Surf Memphis Podcast is a podcast hosted by two twenty something best friends who invite strangers from all over the world to sleep on their couch for free and show them Memphis. Each episode, they sit down with current and previous couchsurfers to share their stories.

Society & Culture

Personal Journals

History

Philosophy

Places & Travel

Games & Hobbies

Video Games

Other Games

Hobbies

Automotive

Aviation

Health

Alternative Health

Self-Help

Sexuality

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            Carly and Christy are joined by their lucky 100th couchsurfer Rike for a home recording extravaganza. Rike is an amazing German woman who is for some reason traveling across America twice in five weeks. They chat about a balloon-filled surprise party at 7am, what it’s like to have 100 strangers pass through your home, and the quirky people you meet on Amtraks.
          
        
      
        

Episode 16: The 100th Couchsurfer Extravaganza


          
        
        

        
          
            
          
            
              
            
          
        
          
        

        
          
          
            In this special edition episode of Surf Memphis Radio, Christy and Carly discuss the amazing connection between couchsurfing and music. They recount Christy playing her first open mic with a couchsurfer, how jamming in their living room brings them closer to their guests, and share some music from the talented travelers who have surfed on their couch.  Songs Played: "I Won't Back Down" by Go Barefoot Band from South Africa https://www.facebook.com/gobarefootband/ Find them on Spotify and Bandcamp!
 "The Monday Club" by Al Gordon Singer/Songwriter from England https://www.facebook.com/Al-Gordon-music-211475432227302/?ref=br_rs Find him on Bandcamp!
 "Megazord" by The Mezazord Band of Israeli musician Gilad Levin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weKmXKnPs3A  Sponsor: Thanks to Mempho Music Festival, which will take place October 6th and 7th at Shelby Farms Park. Head to http://www.memphofest.com/ to purchase tickets! 
          
        
      
        

Mini Episode Surf Memphis Radio


          
        
        

        
          
            
          
            
              
            
          
        
          
        

        
          
          
            On the eve of 901 day, as Christy and Carly leave milk and cookies out  for Justin Timberlake, they also sit down with Memphis enthusiast and  couchsurfing host Rob for a Memphis filled history lesson. They have  their minds blown with historical fun facts about Memphis, discuss being  a tourist in your own city, and contemplate getting a cake with their  faces on it to celebrate their friendaversary. SPONSOR: Check out Launch Process Coffee located at 584 Tillman!
          
        
      
        

Episode 15: Trivia Night


          
        
        

        
          
            
          
            
              
            
          
        
          
        

        
          
          
            Christy and Carly are joined by a traveling duo of British sisters who made their way to their couch despite accidentally showing up a day early. They chat about what it's like traveling with your sibling, how hard it is to pass a driver's test and what happens when you have too much luggage for a tiny house. We also get deep about conquering fears of speaking on a podcast and being surrounded by sunflowers.  Thanks to Huey's for sponsoring us! Check out their weekly trivia nights and happy hour specials! https://hueyburger.com/events/
          
        
      
        

Episode 14: Sister, Sister


          
        
        

        
          
            
          
            
              
            
          
        
          
        

        
          
          
            Christy and Carly sit down with the wonderful Meredith and Baylee of Sofar Sounds Memphis to chat about their favorite local music event. They discuss how couchsurfing led to the beginning of Sofar Memphis, how the artists are selected, and why intimate music shows are the best thing on Earth. Head to https://www.sofarsounds.com/memphis to get tickets to the Sofar Sounds One Year Anniversary Show on August 18th!  Find them on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SofarMemphis and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sofarsoundsmemphis/ 
          
        
      
        

Episode 8: Missed Connections

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