The Origin Story
Cheddy, the online name of Max VanderAarde, is a comedian and golf creator who hosts The Cheddy Show.
Freezer Tarps
VanderAarde grew up in Apple Valley, Minnesota, and moved south to study marketing at the University of Tampa, working in nightlife promotion and social media along the way. In October 2020 he started the Instagram page Freezer Tarps to post sketches and rapid-fire slang for his friends. His over-the-top sports-fan persona caught on fast, growing to nearly a million followers across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. He has turned his catchphrases into businesses, including Letty Dressing, a hair-care line he co-founded with three-time Stanley Cup champion Pat Maroon, and in 2023 he launched his podcast, The Cheddy Show.
The Weekend Golfer
Cheddy doesn't play golf as a serious competitor. He plays it like the rest of us: as a regular weekend golfer, with nonstop commentary and relentless chirping that make his rounds as funny as they are relatable.