The Average Surfer

Melissa Budiarto, Christopher Mederos

Laid back chats about surfing and surf culture for those who aren't looking to be pros. From beginners to weekend warriors - we are well and truly average.

Episodes

  1. EPISODE 1

    1. Origin Stories (Pilot 🛫)

    Why Do Adults Start Surfing? A look at wipeouts, delayed dreams, and why we paddle out anyway. Why do adults start surfing? It’s expensive, difficult, and often downright humbling. Yet despite the bruises, wipeouts, and awkward starts, thousands of grown-ups—many with zero prior experience—still find themselves strapping on leg ropes, renting foam boards, and paddling out into the unknown.

    16 min

  2. EPISODE 2

    2. Surf Culture 🤙

    Surfing looks like freedom—just you, the ocean, and a wave. But in crowded lineups, it can feel more like a silent competition than a spiritual escape. So when did surf culture get so competitive? And is it possible to surf without the tension?

    19 min

  3. EPISODE 3

    3. How to Read a Surf Forecast: A step-by-step breakdown 🌊

    Reading a surf forecast isn’t just about spotting a “green” day and racing to the beach. It’s about understanding how swells, wind direction, tide, and other variables interact. And then learning which conditions are best for you. Here’s a breakdown of how to properly read a surf forecast—so you can spend less time guessing, and more time catching waves. Download the Swell Scope application: swell-scope.com

    29 min

  4. EPISODE 4

    4. Mishaps, Misadventures & Miscommunications

    1. When you and your surfboards go on different journeys 2. Murky waters and lactose intolerance 3. More relatable stories! Mishaps, misadventures & miscommunications are part of the surfer’s story - and sometimes make for the best ones! Here are a few we hope you find relatable and keep you laughing through your next tough session.

    23 min

  5. EPISODE 5

    5. Over/Under-rated of learning to surf 🙌

    Essential beginner breakdown for those new to surfing - and your average surfing besties give you overrated and underrated takes that will make your first time paddling out a lot easier 🙌

    31 min

  6. EPISODE 6

    6. How Surfing Changes You

    Learning to surf as an adult reshapes more than your balance. From salty hair to shifting schedules and newfound resilience, we explore how the ocean changes your habits, mindset, and even your personality.

    33 min

  7. EPISODE 7

    7. This is how you build community w/ Caterina from Bondi Surf Girls 🌸

    How do you unite strangers, travellers and locals in Australia's most famous beach suburb? Enter Caterina Piccolomini, throw in a whole bunch of foamies and early morning alarms and you have the Bondi Surf Girls. More than just a group that surfs together, Caterina has created a space for friendships, laughter and bravery (and all whilst paddling around in the Pacific Ocean). We chat with Caterina as she builds towards 2 years of creating a community around the surf lifestyle.

    31 min

  8. EPISODE 8

    8. Inflatable Surfboards? These guys made it possible 🎒

    Pumpin' Surfboards is challenging the status quo. A surfboard you can pack in your bag? That gets filled with air? That still turns and rips? Arnaud and Friso talk all about their new inflatable surfboard invention, and how they hope it can make surfing more fun and acessible.

    27 min
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About

Laid back chats about surfing and surf culture for those who aren't looking to be pros. From beginners to weekend warriors - we are well and truly average.

Information

  • Creator
    Melissa Budiarto, Christopher Mederos
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Feathercast 2025