The Wipeout Weekly

How religion almost killed surfing


Listen Later

Surfing is a badass. No one puts surfing in a corner. Certainly not religion. But it came close. Once upon a time, surfing was more than a sport—it was sacred, powerful, and woven into Hawaiian culture. Then, something happened that nearly wiped it out. Who tried to erase it? Why did surfing become taboo? And how did it fight its way back From forbidden waves to an unexpected revival, this is the story of how surfing almost disappeared—and the people who refused to let that happen. 🌊 🎧 Tune in to find out what really went down! 🤙🏼

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

The Wipeout WeeklyBy Zuz Wilson