Best Sealing Wax Podcasts (2025)

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How Peri became the “Queen of the Microwaves” at 65 9:28

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21h ago9:28

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Meet Peri, a 65‑year‑old beginner surfer who overcame nerve damage, ocean fears, and a lifetime away from the waves to become the self‑proclaimed “Queen of the Microwaves.” In this episode, she shares how she slowly retrained her body and mind to handle the ocean, found healing and joy in tiny waves, and built a surf life—and quiver—with her husban…

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Surfing news roundup 10/09/2025 - Whales are awesome, seals are a-holes and Zoe goes to The Eddie 9:28

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Ep. 253: Thanks To Wolves, Aspen Trees Thrive In Yellowstone After 80 Yrs + Woylies, An Adorable Endangered Marsupial, Just Made A Huge Comeback 26:19

1d ago26:19

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Holy shit, good news. — Support and sponsor this show! Venmo Tip Jar: @wellthatsinteresting Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@wellthatsinterestingpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bluesky: @wtipod Threads: @wellthatsinterestingpod Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@wti_pod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen on YouTube!! Oh, BTW. You're interesting. Email YOUR facts, stories, experienc…

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Riding Giants is why I surf 6:35

7h ago6:35

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Before I ever paddled for a wave, I fell in love with surfing on my couch in North London—thanks to Riding Giants. This episode is a love letter (with some minor gripes) to Stacy Peralta’s iconic 2004 documentary about big wave surfing. We revisit the legends it profiles, the history it glosses over, and why it changed my life.…

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Hydrofoiling...is it even surfing? 5:29

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Soul arch, and can you be a soul surfer with a mortgage? 5:14

3d ago5:14

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This week’s word is soul arch—a chest-thrusting flex you rarely see in the wild anymore. But since it's too short for a full episode, we’re throwing in soul surfing for free. We dive into the philosophy, the contradictions, and the counterculture. No, this episode is not about Soul Surfer the movie. You're welcome.…

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Sunday Surf Poem: Speechless by Curly Steve 4:42

4d ago4:42

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A poetic love letter to the ocean. This week’s Sunday Surf Poem is “Speechless” by Curly Steve.

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Hey Zuz, I am confused: Was it a surf scam? 3:43

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In today’s listener story, a beginner surfer swaps boards with a friend, gets into a minor collision, offers to pay for the dings… and is left wondering if she got scammed, shamed, or just seriously unlucky. We talk about board swaps, etiquette, damage drama, and how one weird surf interaction can make you want to quit entirely. (Spoiler: you shoul…

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Surfing with intention: Think twice and you'll be alright (not guaranteed though) 5:53

6d ago5:53

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"Surf with intention." What a hoity-toity thing to say. But maybe there's something to it. Because if you're like me—a greedy, impatient surfer with zero identifiable purpose in the lineup—this might be your sign to think twice before paddling out. Not to become some perfectly planned surf guru, just… to stop surfing like, well, shit. In this episo…

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Surfing news roundup 10/02/2025 - The hurricane & wave pool edition 6:25

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This week, hurricanes are doing what hurricanes do—whipping up swell, wrecking homes, and causing mayhem on both coasts. We talk about the recent East Coast chaos, collapsing homes on the Outer Banks, and SoCal’s own hurricane-fueled swell rescue tally. Plus: - A billionaire wants to build a surf park... in El Segundo?! - Oceanside’s long-delayed w…

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Ep. 252: We Now Know Why Alligators Eat Rocks + Where The Potato Came From. It’s The Love Child Of The Tomato. 28:43

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Open up and say ahhhh. I’m about to stuff your mouth with gastroliths, history and a one night stand for the ages. — Support and sponsor this show! Venmo Tip Jar: @wellthatsinteresting Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@wellthatsinterestingpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bluesky: @wtipod Threads: @wellthatsinterestingpod Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@wti_pod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Surf insurance, anyone? Cause this episode is dinged. 5:32

10d ago5:32

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What do a rogue shortboarder, some rusty rebar, a clumsy friend, and a sister-in-law have in common? They’ve all left dings on my surfboards—and not one of them came with an insurance payout. So today, we’re asking the question: why the hell isn’t surf insurance a thing? In this episode, we dig into the unspoken etiquette around paying for repairs.…

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How to wipe out without wiping out 7:39

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Show me a surfer who’s never eaten it, and I’ll show you a liar. In this episode of The Wipeout Weekly, we’re diving headfirst (not recommeneded) into one of surfing’s most underrated skills: the art of the wipeout. We’ll cover what causes wipeouts (and why it’s not always your fault) and how to fall with grace (or at least without injury) Bonus: w…

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200th episode: What’s next for The Wipeout Weekly + introducing Sunday Surf Poem (this time on a Monday) 6:59

12d ago6:59

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Can you believe it? 200 days, 200 episodes. From surf etiquette to deep dives, kook-splaining to culture shifts—we’ve covered it all. And now, we’re teasing what’s next… In this special milestone episode, we indulge in reflection on the journey so far and share a sneak peek at what’s ahead: - The All Things Surf Directory (coaches, jobs, retreats &…

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Hey Zuz, I am confused: Is a zero wave count normal? 3:29

13d ago3:29

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Oh, the shame. This one’s for every surfer who’s come out of the water with a big fat zero on the wave count. One of our readers wrote in: “Hey Zuz, I went out and caught zero waves. Is that… normal?” The short answer? Yes. The long answer? Also yes—but let’s unpack it.

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Surfing Malibu: What beginners should know 6:37

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Malibu isn’t on our list of best beginner surf spots—and for good reason. It’s chaotic, crowded, and famously not beginner-friendly. But it’s also Malibu—home of First Point, longboard heaven, and the birthplace of modern surf culture. In this episode, we break down what it’s really like to surf Malibu: First, Second, and Third Point explaine When …

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The quiet one: Pat Curren 5:17

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Surfing has never lacked big characters—loud, brash, full of stories. But this week, we talk about someone different: Pat Curren. A big-wave pioneer, big wave gun shaper, and quiet force in the lineup, Curren was the definition of strong and silent. From flipping beers at Waimea to building surfboards like weapons, Pat didn’t say much—but when he d…

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Surfing news roundup September 09/18/2025: Feel-good news only this week! 4:41

16d ago4:41

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It’s been a good week in the world of surfing, and we’re here for the good vibes only. In this episode, we’re spotlighting four stories that’ll restore your faith in surf humanity: North London gets its first surf lake! Enfield Council approves a 100-acre inland surf facility. Surf school changes lives in Queens. Meet the man behind free lessons, w…

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Ep. 251: Boy Band Concert Left Teen With Bubbles In Her Chest + Surgeon Accidentally Transplants Tumor Into His Own Hand 27:02

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The only way to follow up last week’s milestone is with the rarest of the rare medical cases. Fun. — Support and sponsor this show! Venmo Tip Jar: @wellthatsinteresting Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@wellthatsinterestingpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bluesky: @wtipod Threads: @wellthatsinterestingpod Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@wti_pod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen o…

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Look away if you want to live: a bit on target fixation 5:19

17d ago5:19

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If you’ve ever been run over, run over someone else, dinged a board, or had yours destroyed in a surf collision—this episode is for you. We’re talking target fixation: that sneaky brain glitch where you stare at the very thing you’re trying to avoid… and then crash right into it. From dropping in on strangers to nose-diving into sandbars, it’s not …

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Do surf skates actually help you surf? 5:38

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Surf skates: Are they the miracle cross-training tool Reddit makes them out to be… or just overpriced beach path wiggle machines? In this episode, we go down the surf skate rabbit hole. A little history (hello Dogtown), a little tech (front trucks that pivot like whoa), and a lot of opinion. We talk what surf skates are great for (spoiler: not padd…

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What surfing means when it says ‘Backdoor’ 4:58

19d ago4:58

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Ah yes—Backdoor. Not that Backdoor, you filthy animal. And not just Pipeline’s famous right, either. This episode breaks down what it means to “backdoor” a wave, how it’s connected to the fabled North Shore break, and why it’s not for the faint of heart. We paddle into the history of the Backdoor Shootout—Da Hui’s infamous (and independently wild) …

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Welcome to surf progress hell! 5:20

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You paddle out feeling hopeful… and paddle back in feeling like you’ve never surfed a day in your life. No progress. No plateau. Just pure regression. Sound familiar? In this episode, we unpack those frustrating sessions that leave you questioning everything. We’re talking about the science behind skill regression, learning plateaus, and why your b…

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Hey Zuz, I am confused: I posted on Reddit...let me stop you there 4:07

21d ago4:07

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Ever turned to the internet for a little surf etiquette advice… and left feeling like you got drop-kneed in the soul? Yeah. Same. In this episode, we dive into what really happens when you post a photo of a near-collision on Reddit—thinking you did everything right—and the crowd decides otherwise. Suddenly, it's not just your angle or turn up for d…

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Where the hell do I put my keys? Or the ultimate guide to robbing a surfer 4:54

22d ago4:54

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Surfing is hard. But what’s even harder? Figuring out where to stash your keys, phone, and valuables when you paddle out. In this episode, we dive into the age-old surf conundrum: how to keep your stuff safe while you’re getting salty. From lockbox hacks and Faraday pouches to diaper disguises and hiding your bike key in the sand (don’t recommend),…

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Surfing news roundup September 09/18/2025: Kite world record, Australia wins big, Santa Cruz is surf-rich 4:53

23d ago4:53

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Not much surf news this week—or at least not the kind we usually cover. But a few stories still had us yelling “wait, what?!” 🏄‍♂️ Dane Henry leads Australia to ISA gold with a near-perfect performance and a ridiculous heat total. 🪁 Jake Scrace gets towed 1,587 feet into the sky by a paramotor and sets a new kite surfing world record. 💸 Santa Cruz …

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Ep. 250: Why, Yes, It Can Rain Millions Of Spiders + Romancing The Kākāpō: How To Breed New Zealand’s Most Endangered Bird 38:12

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Get ready to PARTY!!! We’ve got balloons, confetti and inappropriate behavior. — Support and sponsor this show! Venmo Tip Jar: @wellthatsinteresting Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@wellthatsinterestingpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bluesky: @wtipod Threads: @wellthatsinterestingpod Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@wti_pod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen on YouTube!! Oh, BTW.…

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Surfing the Waves of Life: Natasha's story 4:59

24d ago4:59

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In this episode of Surfer Girl Stories, we meet Natasha from the Netherlands—a lifelong waterwoman whose path through surfing, yoga, and healing led her to create Tasha’s Surfcamp. Natasha shares how the ocean was both her joy and her sanctuary—through childhood adventures in sailing and surfing, through the loss of her mother, and through the lone…

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Well, lads, it’s only a wee bit of drowning, no?: A brand new surfing memoir book review 4:07

25d ago4:07

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What happens when a former Obama speechwriter takes up surfing… and nearly drowns? In this episode, I review It’s Only Drowning by David Litt, a brutally honest and unexpectedly funny memoir about learning to surf, battling depression, and getting help from the last person you'd expect—his daredevil brother-in-law. I have never written a book revie…

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Are you and your surf spot okay? 6:06

26d ago6:06

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Can you really be in a “relationship” with your surf spot? We think so. In this episode, we dive into what makes a wave feel like “the one”—and when it might be time to break up. We talk outgrowing breaks, bad vibes and localism, hazards that kill the fun, and the tricky question of whether the problem is really the spot… or you. Because at the end…

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Hey Zuz—I am confused: Am I too old to try surfing? 4:34

27d ago4:34

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In this episode of Hey Zuz—I’m Confused, we tackle one of the most heart-tugging questions we’ve received. A reader, 57 going on 65 health-wise, wonders if she’s missed the surfing boat—especially after seeing all those inspirational reels of women learning to surf later in life. And we tell her the truth and only truth.…

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You're gonna paddle into what?! The story of Jaws, Pe'ahi and Atom Blaster 5:24

28d ago5:24

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What makes Jaws—Peʻahi, on the north shore of Maui—surfing’s most feared and celebrated big wave? In this episode, we trace its history from Gerry Lopez’s “atomic bomb” moment to the tow-in revolution with Laird Hamilton, Darrick Doerner, and Buzzy Kerbox. We look at the sailboarders who first charged it, the tow-in surfers who proved just how mass…

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Somerset mum bitten by the surf bug, but it all ends okay 3:20

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Meet Katherine: a 37-year-old mum from rural Somerset who didn’t grow up near the ocean, doesn’t consider herself sporty, and yet—has somehow fallen completely in love with surfing. It all started with a camping trip to the Gower, a borrowed foamie, and a bold “why not me?” moment. In this episode, Katherine takes us through her first awkward pop-u…

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Surfing news roundup September 09/11/2025: Super Girls, sewage, sharks & Ron Jon 5:22

30d ago5:22

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It’s a packed week in surf. The Super Girl Surf Festival returns to Oceanside Pier for its 19th year, bringing 170+ of the world’s best female surfers, 10 sports, and 17 free concerts (yep, Lupe Fiasco, Plain White T’s, and more). Across the Atlantic, the English Interclub Surfing Championships were canceled mid-event after a sewage overflow red-fl…

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Bonus! Girl, We Need To Talk About 'The Danger Of A Single Story' 23:41

30d ago23:41

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Storytelling has a certain power and influence over all of us—good and bad. Join me for an unforgettable TED Talk featuring Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. — Support and sponsor this show! Venmo Tip Jar: @wellthatsinteresting Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@wellthatsinterestingpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bluesky: @wtipod Threads: @wellthatsinterestingpod Twitter: …

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Where the hell are you supposed to sit in the lineup? 5:56

1M ago5:56

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Today, we’re tackling the eternal question: Where do you actually sit to catch a wave? Not in the DMV-style lineup you’re imagining—but in the ever-shifting, often awkward dance of surf positioning. We talk peaks, shoulders, A-frames, etiquette (yes, again), and how to tell if you’re sitting in a good spot… or just floating out to sea. Whether you’…

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Conversation: It's only drowning after all with David Litt 1:03:04

1M ago1:03:04

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David Litt—former speechwriter for President Obama and author of Thanks, Obama—never thought he’d surf. Then one day, he did. And another. And another. In this episode, we chat about David’s funny, brutally honest new book It’s Only Drowning, which chronicles his totally uncalled-for decision to learn to surf, culminating in a trip to the North Sho…

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Out of the whitewash, and into the green room off we go 7:19

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It’s time. Time to paddle past the foam and into the deep end. In this episode, we’re talking about the biggest shift in beginner surfing: catching your first unbroken wave. What changes when you leave the whitewash behind? Pretty much everything.

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Hey Zuz—I am confused: A foamie or a hardtop for a beginner like me? 3:33

1M ago3:33

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Welcome to our brand-new segment: Hey Zuz – I Am Confused, where we tackle your most urgent, chaotic, and occasionally contradictory surf dilemmas. This week’s question: “I’m buying my first-ever surfboard. Some say foamie. Some say hardtop. WHAT DO I DO?”

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Jeffreys Bay—the second-best wave in the world, for the insane 4:23

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This week, we’re headed to the legendary right-hand point breaks of South Africa to explore one of the most iconic (and sharky) waves on Earth: Jeffreys Bay. From the dolphin-filled lineup to the muscle-clenching Supertubes section, we unpack what makes J-Bay the second-best wave in the world—right after Pipeline.…

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Equal dibs in surfing: are we dreaming? 6:58

1M ago6:58

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This week’s episode dives into one of the most idealistic, misunderstood, and hotly debated ideas in surf culture: equal dibs. You know, the idea that everyone in the lineup—regardless of experience, age, gender, or board—deserves a fair shot at catching waves. 🫶 But… do they really?

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Surfing news roundup 09/04/25: Good time to be Aussie or a great white shark 5:37

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This week in surf news: Aussies are on top of the world (literally—go Molly Picklum!), and we’re still recovering from seeing Jaws on the big screen in glorious 4K. Also: a real-life great white shark made a surprise appearance at Malibu Pier, and Olympic politics are turning messy as ski bros try to claim surfing. Plus, scientists might have just …

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Ep. 249: Researchers Gave Drugs To Spiders Just To See What Would Happen + Superb Starlings And Their ‘Superb’ Friendships 31:23

1M ago31:23

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How do you give LSD to a spider? And why do some unrelated birds help each other out? All life’s questions answered today! — Support and sponsor this show! Venmo Tip Jar: @wellthatsinteresting Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@wellthatsinterestingpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bluesky: @wtipod Threads: @wellthatsinterestingpod Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@wti_pod⁠⁠…

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Forget hanging ten—it’s hang heels time: noseriding through history 4:40

1M ago4:40

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Inspired by our convo with Laura Day of The Surf Société, we’re diving nose-first into the history of one of surfing’s most stylish (and strange) maneuvers: nose riding. From Waikiki legends like Rabbit Kekai to California icons like Dale Velzy and Donald Takayama, we trace how “a sport within a sport” captured the surf world’s imagination. We’ll t…

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How to make surfing friends—Abby's story 5:17

1M ago5:17

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This is Abby’s story. She posted in Girls Who Can’t Surf Good last December and accidentally changed her life. What started as a reply to a group chat turned into an unexpected surf sisterhood, beachside heart-to-hearts, a lifelong friendship, and eventually… a one-way ticket out of the country to chase waves and connection. Through surf checks, fl…

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Once upon a surf forecast—the ultimate surf bedtime story 7:06

1M ago7:06

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Still confused by surf forecasts? You’re not alone—and you're not stupid. In this episode, we break down wave height, swell direction, and wind like we’re explaining it to a five-year-old. Literally. Inspired by a chat with Gavin from Go Surfing San Diego and the Sunday Stoke newsletter, we turn confusing Surfline charts into a surfy bedtime story—…

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Laird did it. Should you? A guide to shooting the pier 5:05

1M ago5:05

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The first time I heard about “shooting the pier” was when Laird Hamilton did it on a monster wave in Malibu during Hurricane Marie. I missed it by a few days—and I’ve been obsessed ever since. In this episode, we dive into the history, danger, and flex of this high-risk surf maneuver: riding a wave through a pier without getting wrecked by a piling…

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San Diego's best beginner spot ever: Tourmaline 4:45

1M ago4:45

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Let’s go to San Diego—and if you’re a beginner, there’s really only one right answer for where to surf: Tourmaline. In this episode, we’re spotlighting Tourmaline Surfing Park, the mellowest, most longboard-friendly break in town.

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Conversation: Cross-stepping into surf sisterhood with Laura Day 55:36

1M ago55:36

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Laura Day didn’t grow up surfing—but you’d never know it. In this episode, the San Diego noserider and founder of The Surf Société tells the story of how she went from beach-loving college student to the creator of a women-led surf community and podcast (Confessions of a Surf Lady). We talk about what it's like learning to surf when all your friend…

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Surfing news roundup 08/28/25: Waves in the East, healing in the West, and a surf river in between 6:13

1M ago6:13

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In this episode of The Wipeout Weekly: only good surf news allowed. We’ve got a packed roundup, featuring hurricane-fueled stoke in Rockaway Beach, engineered standing waves turning Colorado into an unlikely surf destination, and an ocean-powered healing clinic for veterans at La Jolla Shores. - Hurricane Erin brings once-in-a-decade swell to Long …