
THE SUNDAY SHITSHOW
SEASON 2 | EPISODE 7
features Sunshine Coast big wave legend Duane Le Compte sharing his epic Hawaiian Pipeline stories and brutal 15-year skin cancer battle.
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This episode delivers raw surf culture, punk rock attitude, and a life-saving skin cancer awareness message.
THE SUNDAY SHITSHOW | Season 2 - Episode 7: Big Wave Legend Duane Le Compte's Cancer Battle & Win Tickets to THE BIG WEEKEND!

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EPISODE OVERVIEW
The Sunday SHITSHOW | Season 2 - Episode 7 delivers another unfiltered dive into Australian surf culture, punk rock authenticity, and real-life stories that matter. This episode features Sunshine Coast big wave legend Duane Le Compte, sharing his incredible Hawaiian surfing tales alongside a sobering 15-year battle with skin cancer that every surfer, skater, and outdoor enthusiast needs to hear.
SPECIAL GUEST: DUANE LE COMPTE - BIG WAVE CHARGER
Duane Le Compte isn't just another surf story – he's a Sunshine Coast local who lived the ultimate dream, spending three seasons straight at Sunset Beach, Hawaii. Featured in the legendary Willis Brothers' book for his 100-foot wave encounters, Duane's tales from Pipeline and beyond showcase the raw reality of chasing giants.
HAWAIIAN BIG WAVE STORIES
Living right on the beach at Sunset, Duane had the ultimate setup – wake up, look over the balcony, and there's 20 feet of surf waiting. His stories include:
- 100-foot wave encounters documented by Hawaiian legends the Willis Brothers
- Pipeline sessions where the crowd was scarier than the waves
- Epic wipeouts including one that left him unable to walk for three months
- The harsh reality that "if you don't charge, you'll never get a wave"
SKIN CANCER AWARENESS: A LEGEND'S WARNING
The episode takes a serious turn as Duane shares his ongoing 15-year battle with squamous cell carcinoma. Starting as "just a little thing on the lip," his cancer journey includes:
- Multiple surgeries and treatments
- Radiation therapy
- Chemotherapy with red light treatment
- Ongoing procedures and skin removal
SLIP, SLOP, SLAP MESSAGE
Duane's message is crystal clear for the surf, skate, and outdoor community: "Wear your hats, wear your surf mud, whatever type of thing you like – sunnies, long sleeve shirts – just do it." As someone who spent half his life in the sun as a golfer, surfer, and builder, his story serves as a crucial reminder that sun protection isn't optional.
🎵 MUSIC PICKS THAT DEFINE THIS EPISODE
Duane's Pick: THE DOORS - "Riders on the Storm"
A timeless classic that captures the psychedelic edge of big wave surfing and the storm-chasing mentality that defines legends like Duane.
Stu's Pick: GOONS OF DOOM - "She Wore Rat Skin Boots"
Pure punk rock energy that's been on repeat for Stu – a track that embodies the raw, unfiltered attitude of The Sunday SHITSHOW.
Geltchy's Pick: BRACE - "Meek"
The Ipswich Nu-Metal legends BRACE deliver grinding hardcore new metal with their self-titled album. If you love grindy hardcore, these guys bring the intensity that matches our show's energy.
READ THE "SELF TITLED" ALBUM REVIEW
STU'S LATEST SURF GOSSIP
Episode 7 delivers the insider surf gossip that keeps the community connected. Stu brings his signature blend of local knowledge and industry insights that have made this segment a fan favorite throughout Season 2.
WHY THIS EPISODE MATTERS
The Sunday SHITSHOW continues to deliver authentic Australian surf culture mixed with a punk rock attitude and real-world issues that matter. Duane's skin cancer story isn't just entertainment – it's education that could save lives in our community of surfers, skaters, and outdoor enthusiasts.
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