The Sunday SHITSHOW – Surf, Punk and Australian Counter Culture

If you’ve ever stood in a surf shop staring at a wall of boards thinking, “None of this looks like it’s made for me,” this episode of The Sunday SHITSHOW is going to hit home. Season 2, Episode 11 is a deep dive into women’s surfing, surfboard design, shark safety and real Australian surf culture – all wrapped in the DIY, punk‑driven chaos that defines The Sunday SHITSHOW. This visual podcast lives at the intersection of surfing, skateboarding, street art, alternative art, punk and hardcore music, custom cars and Australian street machines, and S2E11 keeps that counter culture energy front and centre.

Meet Surfs Up Kate – The Only Female Surfboard Reviewer on YouTube

In this episode, Geltchy and Stu are joined on the lounge by Kate from Surfs Up Kate – the only female surfboard reviewer on YouTube. Kate went from surfing her dad’s old boards in the shed to ordering her first custom from Mark Pridmore and falling headfirst into surfboard design. Over the last decade she has tested, researched and ridden a huge range of boards, fins and constructions, turning that obsession into detailed surfboard reviews that actually explain how boards work in the real world. For everyday surfers, especially women who rarely see themselves represented in board reviews, her perspective is a game changer.

Women’s Surfboards, PU vs Epoxy and Real Board Nerd Talk

Episode 11 gets properly nerdy in the best way. Kate breaks down the difference between PU and epoxy surfboards, how rails, tails, volume and construction affect performance, and why women’s surfboards often need more volume in the right places. She shines a light on brands focusing on women’s surfboards, including Coco Ho Designs and Salt Gypsy, and talks about fins designed by women for women, like those from Coco Ho and Sally Fitzgibbons. Instead of vague “this board goes good” talk, you get clear explanations that help both beginners and experienced surfers understand what their boards are actually doing under their feet.

Shark Banz, Snapper Rocks and Surf Safety in Australia

Modern surfing in Australia comes with a very real awareness of sharks, and this episode doesn’t shy away from it. Kate brings in her Shark Banz device and explains how she uses it on trips down south and on murky, sharky days. The crew talk through how the magnetic field works, why the box is protective, and how the newer legrope‑mounted pod and Bethany Hamilton signature model fit into the mix. With recent shark activity around Snapper Rocks and the Sunshine Coast, the discussion is honest, practical and grounded in real surf experience, not fear‑mongering.

Exo Flex, Campbell Designed and Award‑Winning Surf Tech

Board nerds and shapers will love the section on Campbell Designed and their Exo Flex construction. Kate explains how carbon strips laid along the stringer, tuned in thickness and layering to match board length, create a spring‑like feel that feeds energy back into your surfing. On their Twin Cam model, this translates into more speed and responsiveness as you pump down the line. Campbell Design’s tech recently picked up a major gold award, and the episode breaks down why that matters and how it actually feels under your feet in real waves.

Boardcarry, Granite Bay Missions and Functional Surf Gear

The gear chat continues with a look at Boardcarry – a multi‑board carrier that makes long walks to places like Granite Bay far more manageable. The crew talk about carrying multiple boards without fins, boards with fins, SUPs and even snowboards, showing how simple, functional surf gear can change the way you chase waves. It’s practical, no‑nonsense product talk from people who actually use the gear, not just read a spec sheet.