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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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01:56

Sunday Surf Poem: Time Surfers by John Reilly

The Wipeout Weekly - Surf Podcast ·

2025/11/09

This week's Sunday Poem takes us to the shorelines of New England, where time, patience, and the art of wave-watching blur into poetry. Time Surfers by John Reilly captures the quiet anticipation of surfers waiting for the perfect moment—and the poignant reflection of what it means to miss or seize it.

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05:06

What if I told you cold water surfing is better than...

The Wipeout Weekly - Surf Podcast ·

2025/11/08

What if I told you cold-water surfing is better than drugs? And by cold, we mean below 60°F (16°C). Today, we dive into why winter waves might actually be the best waves—and why that freezing paddle-out could leave you buzzing for hours.

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05:21

Hey Zuz! I'm confused: Why is everyone yelling at me?

The Wipeout Weekly - Surf Podcast ·

2025/11/07

A beginner surfer is doing everything right… or are they? After a string of bad vibes, stink eyes, and even one board shove, they're wondering: why is everyone yelling at me? What could possibly be happening here?!

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05:07

Girl backflips. Boards fly free. Dolphins crash a...

The Wipeout Weekly - Surf Podcast ·

2025/11/06

This week's surf news roundup is a total hodgepodge—but mostly good vibes. From Sierra Kerr's jaw-dropping backflip to major airline wins for traveling surfers, plus: dolphins crash a longboard contest at Rincon, and the East and West Coasts go all in on wave pools.

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06:09

Why is surfing so bloody tiring—and how to make it...

The Wipeout Weekly - Surf Podcast ·

2025/11/05

I surfed 5 days out of 7 and ended up feeling stoned off—and then had to nap like a toddler. If you're also wondering why surfing makes you so bloody tired, this episode is for you. We have some ideas how to make it less so.

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04:39

Your wetsuit stinks, but it doesn't have to stink so bad

The Wipeout Weekly - Surf Podcast ·

2025/11/04

Your wetsuit stinks? Welcome to the club. Neoprene: the miracle that keeps us warm—and smells like a wet dog after one too many surfs. In this episode, we talk about why wetsuits get so rank (hint: it's you, it's the ocean, and yes, it's also pee), what actually helps with the stink, and how to clean and dry your suit without destroying it.

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03:54

Tombstoning is scary as hell

The Wipeout Weekly - Surf Podcast ·

2025/11/03

Spooky season may be over, but this week's word is scary as hell We're talking tombstoning—that eerie moment when a surfboard sticks straight up out of the water like a gravestone, signaling a surfer is still being held down beneath the surface. In this episode, we break down what causes a tombstone wipeout, why it's such a serious sign in heavy surf, and what to do if you see one in the lineup.

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02:47

Sunday Surf Poem: Surf-Casting by W.S. Merwin

The Wipeout Weekly - Surf Podcast ·

2025/11/02

Is this a poem about surfing? Not exactly. But maybe that's what makes it perfect. This week's Sunday Surf Poem is Surf-Casting by W.S. Merwin—an American poet who spent decades living simply on Maui's north shore, restoring a palm forest and writing haunting, unpunctuated verse.

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04:05

Word of the week: Beach boys or beachboys

The Wipeout Weekly - Surf Podcast ·

2025/11/01

This week's Word of the Week is: beach boys. You've probably heard the term if you've ever been to Waikīkī—but do you know where it really came from? We're diving into the fascinating (and sometimes scandalous) history of Hawai'i's original surf instructors, lifeguards, and aloha spirit curators.

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04:37

Hey Zuz! I am confused. My family doesn't want me to...

The Wipeout Weekly - Surf Podcast ·

2025/10/31

What do you do when your family doesn't want you to surf? In this episode of Hey Zuz, I'm Confused, we tackle probably the hardest question we've ever received—from an 18-year-old who wants to surf but is facing a hard no from their parents. Is it fear? Cultural pressure? Safety concerns? We unpack it all without the internet's usual "just do you" energy.

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06:02

This week's surf news: Surfer a-holes. Surfer heroes....

The Wipeout Weekly - Surf Podcast ·

2025/10/30

This week's surf news has it all: a surf comp postponed after teen girls were harassed in Scotland, a heroic surf rescue in Oceanside, and a surfboard that floated across the Tasman Sea. Also in the mix: China's first surf-themed mega resort opens in Hainan, and a coven of paddleboarding witches casts good vibes across Wisconsin.

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05:11

You're a surfer. You can swim good, right?

The Wipeout Weekly - Surf Podcast ·

2025/10/29

Ever wondered how well you need to swim to surf? In today's episode, we dive into one of the most overlooked but critical questions in beginner surfing. From the myth of "you'll be fine in waist-deep water" to the real risks of wipeouts, rip currents, and leashless boards, we talk about what "water competence" actually means. I share why I skipped my first surf lesson in Malibu, what lifeguards recommend, and how even strong swimmers can struggle in the ocean.

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01:13:43

Conversation: We belong in the ocean with Tiffany...

The Wipeout Weekly - Surf Podcast ·

2025/10/28

Tiffany Barwick, also known as Midlife Surfista on socials is a self-described fully stoked "begin-termediate" surfer based in the San Francisco Bay Area, who began learning to surf at 40 years old, just two years ago. Among many other things, we talk about her lack of fear of the ocean, tackling the more unusual obstacles to learning to surf, and why Tiffany keeps coming back to the Big Wave Risk Assessment Group meets.

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04:21

What on earth are glassed-in fins?

The Wipeout Weekly - Surf Podcast ·

2025/10/27

Before plug-in fins, there were glass-ons—clean, sleek, and permanently part of the board. This episode dives into the history of glassed-in fins, how they shaped modern surfing, and why some surfers still swear by them.

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02:42

Sunday Surf Poem: Rise and Shine by by Jean-Baptiste...

The Wipeout Weekly - Surf Podcast ·

2025/10/26

This week’s Sunday Surf Poem comes from French surfer‑academic Jean‑Baptiste Mognetti and his piece Rise and Shine, first published in The Inertia. We don't quite get it, but you might.

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05:48

Hey Zuz, I am confused. My new board (I now have 6)...

The Wipeout Weekly - Surf Podcast ·

2025/10/25

Like this never happened to you. You fell out of love with your surfboard on day two and regretted it ever since. This episode dives into why new board might feel all wrong and why having six boards doesn’t mean you’ve “figured it out". We do get real though.

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07:13

So you wanna be a local?

The Wipeout Weekly - Surf Podcast ·

2025/10/24

Becoming a local isn’t about your zip code—it’s about your surf attendance record. In this episode, we unpack what it really takes to become a local at your surf break (spoiler: it’s not about living two blocks from the beach). From building trust in the lineup to the politics of localism, we explore why being a familiar face matters—and whether it’s even worth chasing. Plus, a few warm-fuzzy stories that suggest the tide may be turning in the lineup, one friendly nod at a time.

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10:34

This week's surf news: Hawai'i wants Olympic dough....

The Wipeout Weekly - Surf Podcast ·

2025/10/23

What do Olympic surf teams, economic development boards, and rogue sea otters have in common? This week’s surf news! Hawai'i wants in on the Olympic action — Officials are inviting national teams to train on the islands ahead of LA 2028. Save the Waves Summit — What coastal protection looks like in 2025, and how surf ecosystems are becoming everyone’s business. Arizona goes full send — A surf/skate/music festival is coming to the desert, because of course it is. Otter 841’s spiritual successor? —

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06:20

Weekly pop-up returns: How to deal with the back knee...

The Wipeout Weekly - Surf Podcast ·

2025/10/22

We haven’t done a Weekly Popup segment in a while—but this one’s worth it. We return with a game-changing tip: stop obsessing over the pop-up, and start focusing on just one thing. For her, it was a 45° takeoff. The result? Her brain chilled out, the pop-up happened faster (still clumsy, let’s be real), and it was actually fun. Also: a Reddit user delivers the best-ever breakdown of why so many of us land on our back knee. Spoiler alert: it's not your mobility. It's your eyes. This one is gold. If

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06:03

So you wanna be an aerialist?

The Wipeout Weekly - Surf Podcast ·

2025/10/21

Ever wanted to become a serial aerialist? We’re going airborne in this episode, tracing the flight path of aerial surfing (going full Top Gun, here)—from its skatepark origins to today’s jaw-dropping surf maneuvers. We unpack what an air actually is, why it didn’t take off until the '90s, and how a once-mocked trick became a high-performance art form. Plus some fun names: flying squirrels, stalefish, and madonna.

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