Sunday Edition: All Things Surfing

Josh Gondelman talks with his friend Erin about learning to surf as an adult, the surprising kindness of Rockaway Beach versus the fistfights of "Topangry" LA, and why one good wave can keep you paddling out for hours.What You'll Hear:A Late-Blooming Love of the Ocean: Josh revisits a caller's confession about discovering the beach as an adult, then rings up his friend Erin, an enthusiastic amateur surfer, to dig deeper into that feeling.The Surprisingly Angry World of Surfing: Erin explains the unspoken etiquette of the lineup, the parking-lot fights it can inspire, and why Rockaway Beach felt like a welcome exception to all that tension.Chasing One Perfect Wave: From dawn patrol wake-ups to the science of why surfing feels so addictive, Erin makes an unexpectedly moving case for paddling back out again and again.CHAPTERS:00:00 Welcome to The Nightly02:20 Calling Erin, surfing in Ireland04:28 How she fell for surfing09:03 The wild world of surf rage15:00 Rockaway's Narnia-like magic26:21 Good night to the flower boardFor the fully immersive, phone free light + sound experience, learn more at hatch.co. Follow us on TikTok @hatchpodcasts and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.