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The Wipeout Weekly - Surf Podcast

The Wipeout Weekly is the one and only daily surf podcast for beginner surfers, wannabe surfers and seasoned wipeout enthusiasts. Powered by Girls Who Can"t Surf Good, but boys can listen to. To pee or not to pee in a wetsuit? Where can I find a beginner surf break? Should I wax my foamie? What on earth is the Olo? We answer all your questions in short, easily digestible (no heartburn!) episodes. And once a week, we chat to a guest or two. We cover stories about getting started surfing, surf

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03:04

Anne-Sophie: Surfing, resilience, and finding joy as...

The Wipeout Weekly - Surf Podcast ·

2025/07/11

In this episode, we meet Anne-Sophie Le Caignec—a surfer, writer, and illustrator whose life has been shaped by the waves in more ways than one. Anne-Sophie first discovered surfing by chance on England’s south coast in 2009 and quickly caught the bug. Her journey hasn’t always been smooth. After a car accident in 2017 forced her to pause her surfing, Anne-Sophie found strength in community, inspiration from pro surfers like Mark Mathews, and the determination to start again—proving that you never

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03:55

Surfing news roundup - July 10, 2025

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2025/07/10

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03:18

Pearling: The prettiest name for the worst wipeout

The Wipeout Weekly - Surf Podcast ·

2025/07/09

This week, we’re talking about one of surfing’s most frustrating—and humbling—moments: pearling. You know, that glorious instant when the nose of your board dives straight into the water and sends you cartwheeling over the front. In this episode, we’ll break down exactly what pearling is, why it happens, and how to avoid it. From weight distribution and clean pop-ups to understanding your board’s rocker and choosing the right wave, you’ll get practical tips to help keep your nose up and your

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From pointe shoes to paddling out: Crystal’s most...

The Wipeout Weekly - Surf Podcast ·

2025/07/08

Crystal didn’t take the typical beginner route to surfing—and she definitely didn’t start on a longboard. In this episode, she shares how a lifetime of dance, skimboarding, snow skating, and YouTube deep dives helped her make the leap to shortboarding. We talk about fear, injuries, the gift of bad conditions, and what it means to be “community-taught.” Crystal breaks down the myth of self-taught surfing, how she structured her learning (spoiler: she’s extremely organized), and why she’ll always

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03:42

The Rocker Files: How surfboards get their feel

The Wipeout Weekly - Surf Podcast ·

2025/07/07

Today, we’re kicking off Surfboard 101 with the one feature that shapes almost everything about how your board feels: the rocker. From the gentle arc under your longboard to the aggressive curve on a high-performance shortboard, rocker is the invisible blueprint behind speed, control, and maneuverability. In this episode, we’ll break down what rocker actually is, why it matters so much, and how nose rocker, tail rocker, and overall rocker each play a role in your surfing. Whether you want to paddle

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04:29

I heart hotdogging

The Wipeout Weekly - Surf Podcast ·

2025/07/06

Today, we’re rewinding to the 1950s and 60s, when surfing wasn’t just about gliding along a wave—it was about flair, footwork, and a little bit of circus. This episode dives into the colorful world of hotdogging, the flashy, highly maneuverable style that turned mellow beach breaks into a stage for radical turns, noserides, spinners, and drop-knee cutbacks. We’ll trace the roots of the term hotdog, meet the surfers who claimed to have invented it (Phil Edwards or Dewey Weber—take your pick), and

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04:42

Batu Bolong, Bali for beginner surfers—may be crowded...

The Wipeout Weekly - Surf Podcast ·

2025/07/05

This week, we’re heading to the beating heart of Canggu’s surf scene—Batu Bolong. If you’ve ever dreamed of learning to surf in Bali, this is probably the place you pictured: long, rolling waves, warm tropical water, and a lively lineup packed with learners, locals, and traveling wave-chasers. We’ll break down everything you need to know about surfing Batu Bolong, from what makes the waves beginner-friendly to the reality of the crowds (and the occasional runaway longboard). You’ll get the lowdown

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05:19

The history of wetsuits—and key features you should...

The Wipeout Weekly - Surf Podcast ·

2025/07/04

In this episode, we trace the surprisingly nerdy, wartime origins of the modern wetsuit. From Hugh Bradner’s experiments with neoprene in the 1950s to Jack O’Neill’s surf shop innovations and the rise of Body Glove, learn how a few cold-water pioneers made it possible to surf year-round—without turning into a popsicle. We’ll also break down what actually keeps you warm in a wetsuit, why seam construction matters, and which zipper style surfers can’t stop arguing about.

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04:26

This week in surf news—July 3, 2025

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2025/07/03

In this episode, we catch you up on this week's wildest headlines in surfing: First up, The Wave in Bristol—the UK’s famous wave pool that abruptly shut its doors last week—has supposedly reopened under new ownership. On the luxury front, pro surfers are dropping brand collabs at every price point. Kelly Slater’s latest with Breitling is the Superocean B31 watch, and Rob Machado has unveiled the $250,000 Rogue Wave surf van. Meanwhile in Sri Lanka, Weligama’s beginner-friendly surf scene has been

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06:23

Wave pools: Surf’s artificial revolution

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2025/07/02

When I learned to snowboard, I did it on an indoor slope. But when I started surfing, wave pools weren’t even a serious option. Fast forward to 2025, and they are everywhere—and hotter than ever. This episode dives into the surprising history of artificial waves, from 1920s “surf baths” in Germany (yes, really) to the high-tech surf machines of today. We’ll explore how wave pools went from splashy amusement park novelties to precise surf training grounds powered by software, giant plungers, and

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09:03

Shoulder burn sucks: How to stop it before it starts

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2025/07/01

If you’ve ever finished a surf session feeling like your shoulders were on fire, you’re not alone. In this episode, we’re diving into the infamous shoulder burn: why it happens, how to tell if it’s normal soreness or something more serious, and what you can actually do to fix it—and prevent it from coming back. I’ll break down the science behind paddling fatigue, shoulder impingement, and rotator cuff injuries in plain English. We’ll cover the red flags you should never ignore, why too much rest can

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03:48

Nancy proves it’s possible to learn to surf at any age

The Wipeout Weekly - Surf Podcast ·

2025/06/30

After scraping my knees and my ego in the surf this morning, I needed a reminder that this whole surfing thing—and life itself—is about the long game. And nobody embodies that better than Nancy. In this episode, Nancy shares her story of picking up surfing later in life, breaking bones (and coming back for more), traveling the world to chase waves, and finding a community of women who remind her that age is no reason to stop doing what you love.

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04:30

Let's play: will it, won't it—how to tell when a wave...

The Wipeout Weekly - Surf Podcast ·

2025/06/29

Have you ever sat in the lineup, squinting at a lump on the horizon, trying to decide whether it’s about to turn into the wave of your dreams—or a total closeout? This episode dives into the science behind wave breaking, so you can stop guessing (or at least sound really smart while you guess). Apparently, there's more science to it than just eyeballing it.

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06:34

Surfing news roundup—June 28, 2025

The Wipeout Weekly - Surf Podcast ·

2025/06/28

News alert! This week kicks off our weekly surfing news roundup, and there’s no shortage of surf drama and inspiration. First up: The Wave—Bristol’s solar-powered inland surf park—suddenly shut down this week in a swirl of financial chaos, only to reemerge days later under new ownership (but with bookings still paused). We’ll talk about what happened, why it matters, and why you probably can lose money running a wave pool. Then, we dive into CNN’s feature on women big wave surfers—highlighting Laura

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08:19

Surfing after heartbreak: Nicola’s story

The Wipeout Weekly - Surf Podcast ·

2025/06/27

Wooo! We’ve got another one: a breakup that led to surfing. And it’s a good one. In today’s episode, we meet Nicola, a 30-year-old artist, dreamer, and self-taught surfer originally from the Czech Republic, now based in Belgium. Nicola shares how a vacation surf lesson in Portugal changed everything—from overcoming her fear of swimming to paddling back out after heartbreak. Her story is equal parts vulnerable and inspiring, with a few universal themes many of us know all too well: the panic of duck

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05:07

La Saladita, Mexico: Surf, sleep, repeat, because...

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2025/06/26

This week’s surf spot spotlight is on La Saladita, Mexico—a.k.a. “The Wave Machine.” If you dream of 100-meter rides on mellow lefts with zero drama, this is your place. Located in rural Guerrero, La Saladita is quiet, consistent, and longboard heaven. It’s not a party town or influencer hotspot (yet), but it is one of Mexico’s best-kept beginner surf secrets. In this episode, we talk waves, travel tips, hazards, and why this peaceful point break might just be your next surf escape. Bonus: no wetty

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04:58

Fear of the drop, because surfing is mentally...

The Wipeout Weekly - Surf Podcast ·

2025/06/25

There’s one moment in surfing that can bring even the boldest beginner to a full-body clench: the drop. That heart-in-your-throat second when the wave jacks, your board tilts, and your brain screams nope. In this episode, we’re talking fear of the drop—why it happens, how it messes with your confidence, and what to do when it keeps holding you back. I also share some very scientific research (aka other people’s quotes from the internet) and a few practical tips that actually help. Whether you’re

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07:16

Not all surfers are created equal

The Wipeout Weekly - Surf Podcast ·

2025/06/24

What started as a mellow morning surf session at Venice Breakwater quickly spiraled into something deeper. In this episode, I unpack a heated conversation that broke out in Girls Who Can’t Surf Good—about unsolicited advice in the lineup, surf bros who just can’t help themselves, and the cultural divide between “just let me enjoy the ocean” surfers and “this is a performance sport” types. From the r/surfing cesspool to generational clashes, we explore what happens when advice becomes pressure, and

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42:01

Conversation: Jade Darmawangsa doesn't need your...

The Wipeout Weekly - Surf Podcast ·

2025/06/23

What do you do when you fall in love with surfing… and absolutely refuse to quit? In today’s episode, Zuz chats with Jade—self-taught surfer, YouTube creator, and accidental waxing-video legend—about the messy, magical path from foamie to shortboard. We talk surf camps, heartbreak-fueled ambition, scary dads in the lineup, bouncing back from injuries, trolls, and what it’s like to paddle out at Pipeline with 25 people filming (some uninvited). It’s about progress that’s not always pretty, confidence

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03:33

Noosa know-how: A beginner’s dream point break

The Wipeout Weekly - Surf Podcast ·

2025/06/22

It’s warm. It’s mellow. It’s full of right-hand peelers. Noosa, Queensland is basically a beginner surfer’s fantasy with a sprinkle of national park magic. In this episode, we’re finally talking about the iconic Aussie surf spot where so many surfers got their start—and never wanted to leave. Learn what makes Noosa a unicorn among point breaks (hint: it’s sandy-bottomed, not scary), the best time to go, how to dodge the crowds, and why it’s solo-travel approved. From surf school tips to where to

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