PODCAST
PORTUGAL
A weekly podcast in English about Portugal's culture, history, and daily life with different guests.
EPISODE 1
PEDRO CARVALHO MMA
2 JANUARY 2025
EPISODE 1 PEDRO CARVALHO MMA 2 JANUARY 2025
OUR MISSION.
Podcast Portugal is a project that highlights what Portugal offers to English speakers.
We cover various views on local and international news, events, and trends, featuring special guests for in-depth discussions.
We value independent thought and free speech, aiming to create a space for respectful debate.
Our goal is to enhance understanding of Portugal’s culture, heritage, and contemporary issues.
Subscribe to Podcast Portugal on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to connect cultures, inspire discussions, and celebrate Portugal worldwide.
your host.
Justin West is a man of many passions—surfer, former professional 7's rugby player, exhibited contemporary painter, personal trainer, high-level surf coach, and mixed martial arts enthusiast.
His work and life are deeply rooted in exploring movement in time and space, whether through surfing, the abstract painting, or the discipline of martial arts.
Originally from the UK, Justin’s journey has spanned continents. Over 12 years ago, he relocated to the Algarve, Portugal, from Saudi Arabia. There, he established a successful career as a private surf coach and fitness trainer, leveraging his 30+ years of experience to train elite professional surf athletes.
As an artist, Justin has exhibited his large-scale abstract works in venues such as the Urban Art Museum, Taguspark, Galeria Miosotis in Lisbon, and Al-Tiba9 in Barcelona.
Now based in the Alentejo, Justin lives with his partner Rita and their son Martim. Together, they are restoring a Monte, creating a painting and sound studio, and cultivating their farmland.
This blend of creativity, connection to nature, and dedication to movement defines Justin’s multifaceted interests to life and his interest in his insprirational podcast guests.