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Re-Air: EP 95: Brisa Hennessy - Requalifying for the Championship Tour, Growing up off the grid in Costa Rica, Mental Strength, Challenger Series success, Rookie year lessons, Living in Namotu, Costa Rica in the Olympics, and Preparing for Pipeline from 2022-02-22T08:01
Today's episode is a Re-Air featuring WSL CT surfer Brisa Hennessy. Brisa is the newly crowned champion of the 2022 Hurley Pro Sunset Beach Presented By Shiseido and is heading into the MEO Pro Por...
ListenEP 103: Laura Enever - Sunset Beach predictions, Pipeline highlights, Kelly’s big win, Moana’s moment, Her upcoming Tour Vlog, Hunting big barrels, and A memorable winter on the North Shore from 2022-02-15T08:01
Big wave surfer, former Championship Tour competitor, and WSL commentator Laura Enever returns to talk about her memorable winter on the North Shore. She discusses surfing for three weeks straight ...
ListenEP 102: Joao Chianca - His debut at the Billabong Pro Pipeline, A massive North Shore winter, The year that changed everything, The road to the Championship Tour, Performing at Pipe, His surfing family, and Big goals for his rookie year from 2022-02-08T08:01
Championship Tour rookie Joao Chianca joins the podcast to talk about making his debut at the Billabong Pro Pipeline. He recaps his huge winter on the North Shore, enjoying an amazing run of swell,...
ListenEP 101: Luana Silva - Making her debut at Pipeline, Her road to the Championship Tour, Challenger Series breakthroughs, Home field advantage at Sunset, Surfing with power, Carissa Moore’s impact, and The new generation of young women on tour from 2022-02-01T08:01
Championship Tour rookie Luana Silva joins the podcast to talk about making her debut at the Billabong Pro Pipeline. Born and raised on the North Shore, she discusses the first time she surfed Pipe...
ListenEP 100: Caroline Marks - 100th Episode! - Making history at Pipeline, Preparing for North Shore events, The long and wild 2021 season, Florida and family, The Olympics, and How to reach her World Title goals from 2022-01-25T15:08:47
The Lineup podcast celebrates its 100th episode with Championship Tour star, Olympian, and World Title contender Caroline Marks. She talks about preparing for the historic Billabong Pro Pipeline, t...
ListenEP 99: Justin Gane - The making of ‘Re-Pulse’, Becoming a surf filmmaker, The global impact of his filmography, Early days with Margo and Neal Purchase Jr., Sliding door moments, Four generations of surfers, and The current state of Australian surfing. from 2022-01-18T08:00
Australian surf filmmaker Justin Gane joins the podcast to talk about his new and highly-anticipated film ‘Re-Pulse’. He breaks down creating ‘Re-Pulse’ nearly 25 years after releasing his iconic s...
ListenEP 98: Nat Young - Preparing for Pipeline, Requalifying for the Championship Tour, Surfing as a dad, How Santa Cruz shaped him, The power in letting go, and The event he’s most excited to surf again from 2022-01-11T08:01
Championship Tour surfer Nat Young joins the podcast to discuss his long-awaited return to the tour and starting the season at the upcoming Billabong Pro Pipeline. He breaks down his eventful year,...
ListenRe-Air: EP 80: Keala Kennelly - Equality in women’s surfing, Charging Teahupo’o, The importance of opportunity, Competing against the Irons brothers, Big Wave surfing, Working in Hollywood, and Her career on the Championship Tour from 2022-01-04T08:01
Happy New Year! Big Wave World Champion and former Championship Tour surfer Keala Kennelly talks about her successful career as a surfing pioneer. She dives deep into equality in women’s surfing, ...
ListenRe-Air: EP 55: Randy Rarick - The early days of the Championship Tour, The all-time greats at Sunset Beach, Crowning the first World Champion, The shift to Pipeline, His Top 5 moments of North Shore lore from 2021-12-28T08:01
The first of our re-air episodes for the holidays. We hope you safely get some waves where ever you are! WSL founder and Sunset Beach local Randy Rarick talks about the early days of the Championsh...
ListenEP 97: Mega Mailbag - Surfing bucket list, The 2022 rookie class, WSL’s new three-tier system, To run or not to run?, The most rewarding part of the podcast, Dave’s favorite conversations thus far, and Listener questions on all things surfing from 2021-12-21T08:01
In this special episode of the pod, host Dave Prodan wraps up the year by diving into the mailbag and answering listener questions about all things surfing. Beyond the podcast and the Championship ...
ListenEP 96: The Break Room - 2022 Hot Takes, Challenger Series reactions, An impactful rookie class, 2021 Championship Tour Highlights, A new era on the Women’s CT, Tales from the North Shore, and Listener Questions from 2021-12-14T08:01
In 2021’s final “Break Room” episode of the podcast, host Dave Prodan speaks with a panel of fellow WSL employees that work across the league. Get insights from inside headquarters on the upcoming ...
ListenEP 95: Brisa Hennessy - Requalifying for the Championship Tour, Growing up off the grid in Costa Rica, Mental Strength, Challenger Series success, Rookie year lessons, Living in Namotu, Surfing for Costa Rica in the Olympics, and Preparing for Pipeline from 2021-12-07T08:01
Championship Tour surfer Brisa Hennessy joins the pod to talk about her strong showing on the Challenger Series and requalifying for the CT. She breaks down her success on the new Challenger Series...
ListenEP 94: Ezekiel Lau - The wild past year of his career, His road back to the Championship Tour, Haleiwa, Competing against a stacked class of surfers since childhood, Snapt 4, The Ultimate Surfer, Choosing power, and The best surfer ever at Pipeline from 2021-11-30T08:01
Championship Tour surfer Ezekiel Lau joins the podcast to talk about the wild past year of his career. He describes focusing all his energy on the upcoming Challenger Series finale at Haleiwa, how ...
ListenEP 93: Travis Logie - Inventing the Finals format, WSL's new three-tier system, Top moments from a decade on tour, The Golden Age of the Quiksilver team, His road from Durban to the CT, Jordy Smith hype, and Promising young South African surfers from 2021-11-23T08:01
Former Championship Tour surfer and current WSL Senior Manager of Tours&Competition Travis Logie talks about the massive changes in pro surfing over the past few seasons. Hear straight from the mou...
ListenRe-Air: Ep 56: Dr. Easkey Britton - The 30x30 petition and We Are One Ocean campaign, Blue Health, The Irish surf scene, and the Top 5 ways the ocean can benefit your health from 2021-11-16T08:01
Irish marine social scientist and big wave surfer Dr. Easkey Britton talks about the We Are One Ocean campaign and the 30x30 petition that calls on world leaders to protect 30% of our shared one oc...
ListenEP 92: The Break Room - A very busy “Offseason,” Challenger Series highlights, A potentially star-studded rookie class, WSL PURE, The We Are One Ocean petition, Mental Health in surfing, Equal pay, and Our biggest 2022 Championship Tour predictions from 2021-11-09T08:01
In the latest “Break Room” episode of the podcast, host Dave Prodan speaks with a panel of fellow WSL employees that work across the league. Get insights from inside headquarters on the Championshi...
ListenEP 91: Jamie Brisick - Stories from a life in surfing, The difference between pro surfers then and now, Malibu in the 70s and 80s, Transforming from surfer to writer, Finding creativity, Life after the tour, Studying in Japan, and his new upcoming film from 2021-11-02T07:01
Writer, journalist, and former professional surfer Jamie Brisick talks about the many phases of his life in surfing. He starts by telling the story of his entrance to the sport, growing up in Los A...
ListenEP 90: Honolua Blomfield - Winning the Longboard World Title at Malibu, Competing fiercely while appearing calm, North Shore origins, Her current quiver, Her longboard inspirations, and What’s next for the three-time champ from 2021-10-26T07:01
Three-time WSL Longboard World Champion Honolua Blomfield talks about her recent World Title win at Malibu. She describes what it was like to clinch the title at such an iconic wave, her first time...
ListenEP 89: Alejandro Moreda - The Ultimate Surfer experience, Puerto Rico’s strong surf scene, Defining North Shore moments, QS adventures, Andy Irons, surfing for Billabong, the 2010 Rip Curl Search event, and Growing up on the “Hawaii of the East Coast” from 2021-10-19T07:01
The Ultimate Surfer competitor and Puerto Rican pro surfer Alejandro Moreda about his surfing origins, growing up on the “Hawaii of the East Coast,” charging big waves, and adjusting to small wave ...
ListenRe-Air: EP 28: Britt Merrick - Channel Islands origins, The weirdest board he’s ever shaped, Coping with tragedy, Carrying the torch, Working with pros, The future of surfboard shaping, Pro model boards, and Shark talk from 2021-10-12T07:01
Channel Island Lead Shaper Britt Merrick talks about carrying on the Channel Islands legacy, working with pro athletes, the most bizarre boards he ever shaped, surviving the pandemic, dealing with ...
ListenEP 88: The Break Room - The Rip Curl WSL Finals recap (with pizza), Standouts from Lower Trestles, US Open highlights, The next generation of superstar women, The Challenger Series. Kelly Slater chairs, Listener mailbag, and A very fond farewell from 2021-10-05T07:01
In the all-new “Break Room” episode of the podcast, host Dave Prodan speaks with a panel of fellow WSL employees that work across the league. Get insights from inside headquarters on the title-deci...
ListenEP 87: Courtney Conlogue - The US Open, Her comeback 2021 season, Waves of consequence on tour, Recovering from serious concussions, Strike mission to Tahiti, The effects of social media, and Her thoughts on the Rip Curl WSL Finals from 2021-09-28T07:01
Championship Tour star and Huntington Beach local Courtney Conlogue joins the podcast to talk about the US Open and her comeback 2021 season. The two-time US Open winner discusses the iconic event ...
ListenBONUS: Gillette Venus presents the Board of Trust Seas: A discussion on women's pivotal role in ocean conservancy featuring Carissa Moore from 2021-09-24T07:01
2021 WSL World Champion, Olympic gold medalist, and ocean advocate Carissa Moore joins a panel of six women breaking barriers in ocean conservation. Carissa and the other guests discuss what the oc...
ListenBONUS: The Ultimate Surfer Post Show EP 5 - The Season Finale, Special guest Koa Smith, The ultra-competitive final, Tips from Kelly Slater, An exclusive interview with the two winners, and What the grand prize means for their careers from 2021-09-22T10:00
Cassie Randolph and Joe Turpel are joined by special guest Koa Smith to dive into the season finale of The Ultimate Surfer. They talk with Koa about his “hit list,” the unexpected and difficult Bea...
ListenBONUS: The Ultimate Surfer Post Show EP 04 - Crunchtime, Surf Combine, Big airs, An unwavering alliance, The most painful Surf Off yet, Discovering the four finalists, and An exclusive interview with one of the show’s most entertaining stars from 2021-09-15T10:00
Cassie Randolph and Joe Turpel dive deep into the second-to-last episode of the season. With the competition down to just six surfers, the level of surfing and the stakes are both raised. They brea...
ListenEP 86: Live with Tom Curren and Mason Ho - Their first search trips, Juggling free surfing and competitive surfing, Thoughts on the new CT, Most anticipated Challenger Series and Championship Tour stops, and picks for the Rip Curl WSL Finals. from 2021-09-14T13:00
Tom Curren and Mason Ho join Dave Prodan live from Trestles to talk about the Rip Curl WSL Finals, what their first memories of Search trips are, Mason’s love of competitive surfing and free surfin...
ListenEP 85: Live with Bethany Hamilton - Competing on the QS, Dealing with fame, balancing family life with pro surfing, Her picks for the Finals, Why she loves Big Wave surfing, and How she deals with fear. from 2021-09-13T13:00
Bethany Hamilton joins Dave Prodan live from Trestles and talks about the Rip Curl WSL Finals, what she wants to accomplish next, the difficult balance of family and pro surfing, and why she loves ...
ListenEP 84: Live with Tyler Wright - Tahiti cancellation, 20 years with Rip Curl, Thoughts on Trestles, Championship picks, and who she gets inspiration from. from 2021-09-11T13:00
Tyler Wright joins Dave Prodan live from Trestles and talks about the Rip Curl WSL Finals, how she took the news of the cancellation of the Tahiti event, who she thinks will win the title (and who ...
ListenEP 83: Live pod with Mick Fanning - Thoughts on Trestles, Finals picks, Life off tour, Would he take another wildcard, Australia's up and comers, and his highest pressure moments from 2021-09-10T13:00
3x World Champ and fastest-surfer-alive Mick Fanning joins Dave Prodan in the first ever live episode of The Lineup. From the Rip Curl surf center in San Clemente, Mick kicks off the window of the ...
ListenBONUS: The Ultimate Surfer Post Show Ep 03 - A game-changing twist, Wild wildcards, Triumphant returns, Heated Surf Offs, Relationships on set, Bachelor meets Surf Ranch, “Honey in your eyeballs,” and A behind-the-scenes interview with a cast member from 2021-09-08T10:00
Cassie Randolph and Joe Turpel dive deep into all of the massive twists that hit in the fifth and sixth episodes of the show. In the biggest shake-up yet, two surfers get their big breaks and retur...
ListenEP 82: Kolohe Andino - Rip Curl WSL Finals predictions, His new film “Reckless Isolation,” Qualifying as a teenager, “Aha” moments on tour, Returning to the jersey, Becoming a father, Board shaping, Beating the Brazilians, and Growing up at Lower Trestles from 2021-09-07T07:01
San Clemente’s own Championship Tour star and Olympian Kolohe Andino talks about his almost full season away from the tour and his much-anticipated return to competition. He shares his thoughts on ...
ListenBONUS: The Ultimate Surfer Post Show Ep 02 - Life on set, The stand outs so far, One very funny challenge, Surf Off strategy, Tough eliminations, A potential power team, Off-day activities, and A behind-the-scenes interview with a surprise cast member from 2021-09-01T10:00
Cassie Randolph and Joe Turpel dive deep into the third and fourth episodes of the show. They discuss how hard it is to settle into life on a set like The Ultimate Surfer and touch on which surfers...
ListenEP 81: The Break Room - Rip Curl WSL Finals picks, One wild end to the CT season, Scenarios Galore, Big names missed requalification, The Challenger Series, Traveling for work, The Ultimate Surfer, Listener questions, and More insights from inside WSL HQ from 2021-08-31T07:01
In the all-new “Break Room” episode of the podcast, host Dave Prodan speaks with a panel of fellow WSL employees that work across the league. Get insights from inside headquarters on the wild endin...
ListenBONUS: The Ultimate Surfer Post Show EP 01 - First impressions, The teams to beat, A heated rivalry early on, Surprise challenges, The pressure of the wave at Surf Ranch, and An insider interview with a cast member from 2021-08-25T10:00
To kick off the season, Cassie Randolph and Joe Turpel break down the show’s first two episodes. They give their first impressions of the 14 cast members, analyze the strongest and weakest pairings...
ListenEP 80: Keala Kennelly - Equality in women’s surfing, Charging Teahupo’o, The importance of opportunity, Competing against the Irons brothers, Big Wave surfing, Working in Hollywood, and Her career on the Championship Tour from 2021-08-24T07:01
Big Wave World Champion and former Championship Tour surfer Keala Kennelly talks about her successful career as a surfing pioneer. She dives deep into equality in women’s surfing, touching on the i...
ListenEP 79: Cory Lopez - How to surf Teahupo’o, The magic of Barra De La Cruz, Putting Skeleton Bay on the map, His favorite Andy Irons story, Pushing it with airs, The Florida Gulf Coast, and A long career on the Championship Tour from 2021-08-17T07:01
Former Championship Tour star Cory Lopez looks back at his successful career on tour, including surfing in the famous 2006 event at Barra De La Cruz, his success at Teahupo’o, pushing the sport for...
ListenEP 78: Joe Turpel - Calling the Olympics, Filming “The Ultimate Surfer,” Kelly Slater’s future, The new tour schedule, What to expect from The Challenger Series, Committing to the craft of commentating, and Highlights from Tokyo from 2021-08-10T07:01
WSL commentator Joe Turpel talks about his insanely busy year on and off tour. He goes into detail on the redesigned Championship Tour schedule for next season (especially Trestles and G-Land), giv...
ListenBONUS EPISODE: WSL CEO Erik Logan - The 2022 Championship Tour Schedule, The new Challenger Series, Introducing the Midseason Cut, The fight for the WSL Final 5, and Big upcoming surf content from 2021-08-06T07:01
World Surf League CEO Erik Logan joins the podcast for a special episode to break down this week’s huge 2022 Tour Announcement. ELo and Dave dive into next year’s Championship Tour Schedule, the al...
ListenEP 77: Lisa Andersen - Surfing’s debut at the Olympics, Surfing Florida vs California, Her path to four World Titles, Learning life lessons from surfing, Motherhood on the Championship Tour, and Her thoughts on the Rip Curl WSL Finals format from 2021-08-03T07:01
Four-time WSL World Champion Lisa Andersen talks about her iconic career on tour. She looks back at surfing’s emotional debut at the Olympics, the awesome unpredictability of ocean surfing versus w...
ListenRe-Air: EP 23 Johanne Defay - Sharks in Her Hometown, Quarantine, Transitioning from the QS to CT, and Her 2014 Semifinal Against Tyler Wright from 2021-07-27T17:00
Reunion Island’s CT star Johanne Defay talks about the shark problem in her hometown, quarantine life, the big transition from QS to CT, and her Semifinal heat against Tyler Wright at the 2014 Roxy...
ListenRe-Air: EP 16 Ryan Callinan - Newcastle Legends, Grief and Loss on Tour, Competing with The Best in the World, and Psychology in Surfing from 2021-07-20T07:01
Merewether Beach’s own CT star Ryan Callinan talks about being shaped by the legends of the Newcastle surf community, dealing with grief and loss while on tour, and discovering the confidence to co...
ListenRe-Air: EP 29 Rosy Hodge - From Competitor to Commentator, Growing up in South Africa, Surfing's Role in Political Movements, The WSL Finals, and More. from 2021-07-13T07:01
WSL Commentator and former Championship Tour surfer Rosy Hodge talks about how surfing plays into political movements, apartheid and growing up in South Africa, making the switch from the lineup to...
ListenEP 76: The Break Room - Surprise superstars, The women’s World Title race, Icons fighting for requalification, Rip Curl WSL Finals strategy, Tour trivia, and A behind-the-scenes look at the WSL from 2021-07-06T07:01
In the new “Break Room” episode of the podcast, host Dave Prodan speaks with a panel of fellow WSL employees that work across the league. Get insights from inside headquarters on all the big names ...
ListenEP 75: Isabella Nichols - An unforgettable rookie season, Pursuing an education while chasing the CT, Wave pool engineering, Stories from Sunset Beach, Working as a stunt double, and Rip Curl WSL Finals strategy from 2021-06-29T07:01
WSL Championship Tour rookie Isabella Nichols talks about her unique and memorable first season on tour. She describes waiting a whole year between qualification and her first event, her strong Aus...
ListenEP 74: Kanoa Igarashi Returns - WSL Final 5 chances, World Title vs Gold Medal, Being the face of the upcoming Olympics, Surfing against Gabriel Medina, and The hardest maneuver to land in surfing from 2021-06-22T07:01
As the podcast’s first returning guest, Championship Tour star Kanoa Igarashi talks about his first half of the 2021 season and the road to the Rip Curl WSL Finals. He reviews his very strong chanc...
ListenEP 73: Matt Biolos - Shaping for some of the best ever, Mayhem’s punk rock origins, The 25th anniversary of “5’5” 19 x ¼”, Anti-heroes, The evolution of Lost, 2020’s COVID surfing boom, and Working with Irons, Andino, Wright and Moore from 2021-06-15T07:01
Influential Lost Surfboards shaper and San Clemente, CA local Matt Biolos shares stories from his long career working with some of the best surfers in history. He looks back at starting out working...
ListenEP 72: The Break Room - Morgan Cibilic’s unexpected rise, The new Gabriel Medina, A title-altering Tie, What’s up with Tyler Wright, An Unpopular Opinion about John John Florence, and Listener questions about working for WSL from 2021-06-08T07:01
In the first-ever “Break Room” episode of the podcast, host Dave Prodan speaks with a panel of fellow WSL employees that work across the league. Get insights from inside the building on the crazy A...
ListenEP 71: Australian Crawl - Rock n roll stories, The genesis of the band, Sponsoring the Bells Beach contest, The lifelong connection to surfing, and the fortieth anniversary of their hit album “Sirocco” from 2021-06-01T07:01
From the influential rock band Australian Crawl, Bill McDonough and Paul Williams join the podcast to talk about the origins of the band, their roots in Australia, and their lifelong connection to ...
ListenEP 70 Meg Bernardo - Creating the foundation for Pro Surfing, The first days of the ASP, Finding her place in the lineup, The league’s evolution, The WSL Finals format, and The best character in surfing from 2021-05-25T07:01
WSL North American Regional Manager Meg Bernardo talks about the genesis of the World Surf League. As one of the company’s very first hires, she shares behind-the-scenes stories of the early days o...
ListenEP 69: Ian Cairns - Starting the ASP, The makeshift early days of the tour, The growth of surfing worldwide, Pushing limits in Hawaii, Western Australia, and His place in surfing history from 2021-05-18T07:01
WSL Founder Ian Cairns talks about starting the ASP and building what would become the Championship Tour. He looks back at the early days of the tour, their crazy dream, patching it together “with ...
ListenEP 68: Connor O’Leary - The Inspiring road to the CT, Representing Australia and Japan, Growing up as a multicultural kid, Inspiring the next generation, Battling to get back on tour, and His desire for more lefts from 2021-05-11T07:01
Championship Tour surfer Connor O’Leary talks about his unlikely and inspiring road to getting (and staying) on tour. He looks back at his rollercoaster career so far, from starting out as a surf s...
ListenEP 67: Jack Robinson - Facing your idols, How Western Australia shaped him, Wild times on the QS with dad, Dealing with high expectations at a young age, Being inspired by Taj Burrow, and His best shark story from 2021-05-04T07:01
Championship Tour rookie sensation, Margaret River local, and Boost Mobile athlete Jack Robinson talks about his evolution from bowl-cut grom to tour competitor. He dives into the heavy expectation...
ListenEP 66: Sally Fitzgibbons - Her constant title chase, Surfing at The Box, Her evolution as a surfer, The importance of running in her life, Non-endemic partners, Having experience with rugged waves from 2021-04-27T07:01
Australian Championship Tour star and Boost Mobile athlete Sally Fitzgibbons discusses her long and successful career on tour, coming so close to multiple World Titles, her constant drive to keep p...
ListenEP 65: Laura Enever - Big Wave vs. CT surfing, Her film “Undone”, Growing up at Narrabeen, Surfing on the Nike team, Local standouts, Making another run at the CT, The Red Bull Cape Fear contest from 2021-04-20T07:01
Big wave surfer and former Championship Tour competitor Laura Enever talks about her transition to big wave surfing, the differences between charging big swells and small wave performance surfing, ...
ListenEP 64: Damien Hardman - The “Girls Can’t Surf” documentary, Narrabeen and the upcoming Rip Curl Narrabeen Classic, The next level of progression on tour, How the “Ice Man” won his titles, The Championship Tour in the 1990s, Being a ruthless competitor from 2021-04-13T07:01
Two-time World Champion Damien Hardman talks about the “Girls Can’t Surf” documentary, responds to his comments in the film, and discusses the Championship Tour in the 1980s and 90s. The Narrabeen ...
ListenEP 63: Ross Williams - Surfing in 2021 vs the 1990s, Coaching John John Florence, Shooting the Momentum films, Growing up on the North Shore, and Kelly Slater’s retirement from 2021-04-06T07:01
Momentum Generation icon, former Championship Tour competitor, and commentator-turned-coach Ross Williams talks about the differences between surfing in 2021 compared to when he was on tour in the ...
ListenEP 62: Mark Richards - Newcastle Cup Contenders, Twin fin inspirations, The growth of the Championship Tour, Hawaii and Eddie Aikau, and Newcastle’s surf culture from 2021-03-30T07:01
Four-time World Champion and Newcastle native Mark Richards talks about his hometown’s strong surfing culture, how it produces so much high-level surf talent, and which tour surfers have looked bes...
ListenEP 61: Jordy Smith - The obsessive pursuit of a World Title, Surviving the pro surfing hype machine, Video parts vs tour events, An eventful quarantine, South Africa, His surfing inspirations, and Shaping surfboards from 2021-03-23T07:01
South African Championship Tour star Jordy Smith talks about the pro surfing hype machine, surviving the spotlight put on him at a young age, never crumbling under the weight of expectations, and h...
ListenEP 60: Nick Carroll - Surf Journalism, Australia vs California, Rebellion in Surfing, The pandemic surfing boom, The death of surf culture, and Kelly Slater’s future from 2021-03-16T07:01
Author and surf scribe Nick Carroll joins the podcast for a deep discussion about a wide and unexpected array of surfing topics. He breaks down the differences between Australian and American surf ...
ListenIntroducing: Caught Inside w Joe Turpel (Ep 1 - Jack Robinson) from 2021-03-09T16:32
The next episode drops on Thursday on its own podcast page. Make sure to follow and subscribe! https://link.chtbl.com/CaughtInsideEp01 For 14 days, the world's best surfers are quarantined in Austr...
ListenEP 59: Pam Burridge - 1980s trailblazers in women’s surfing, The upcoming film “Girls Can’t Surf,” Fighting for equality in pro surfing, Narrabeen, Turning pro at 15, and adding Pipeline and Teahupo’o to the women’s tour from 2021-03-02T08:01
1990 World Champion and women’s surfing pioneer Pam Burridge talks about the upcoming “Girls Can’t Surf” film about the trailblazing group of female professional surfers in the 1980s. She describes...
ListenEP 58: Billy Kemper - His docuseries “Billy,” His injury in Morocco, Feeling alive at Jaws, The importance of family, Fighting spirit, and The Top 5 most helpful actions on the road to recovery from 2021-02-23T08:01
Hawaiian big wave surfer Billy Kemper joins the pod to talk about the release of “Billy,” the new six-part documentary series that follows his road to recovery after a life-threatening fall on a su...
ListenIntroducing: Getting Heated w/ Mick Fanning and Ross Williams from 2021-02-19T20:00
Today, we're sharing an episode from a new WSL show called "Getting Heated," hosted by three time World Champ Mick Fanning and New School icon Ross Williams. The legendary duo break down today's ho...
ListenEP 57: Hunter Jones - The Los Angeles surf scene, Being a stunt double in Hollywood, Diversity in the lineup, and his Top 5 side hustles while trying to make it as a surfer from 2021-02-16T08:01
Los Angeles pro surfer and video editor Hunter Jones talks about his memorable 2020, from signing with Body Glove, being a stunt double in Hollywood, releasing the film “Still Dreaming,” snagging a...
ListenEP 56: Easkey Britton - The 30x30 petition and We Are One Ocean campaign, Blue Health, The Irish surf scene, and the Top 5 ways the ocean can benefit your health from 2021-02-09T08:01
Irish marine social scientist and big wave surfer Dr. Easkey Britton talks about the We Are One Ocean campaign and the 30x30 petition that calls on world leaders to protect 30% of our shared one oc...
ListenEP 55: Randy Rarick - The early days of the Championship Tour, The all-time greats at Sunset Beach, Crowning the first World Champion, The shift to Pipeline, His Top 5 moments of North Shore lore from 2021-02-02T08:01
WSL founder and Sunset Beach local Randy Rarick talks about the early days of the Championship Tour, getting started in 1976, the very first contest on the North Shore, crowning Peter Townend as th...
ListenEP 54: Maui Pro&Pipe Masters Recap Plus Listener Mailbag - Women surfing Pipeline, Big winners from the first events, Top Contenders at Sunset. from 2020-12-22T08:01
In the final episode of the year, Dave recaps the Maui Pro, the Pipe Masters and the eventful start to the 2021 Championship Tour season. He talks about the big wins by Tyler Wright and John John F...
ListenEP 53: Nathan Florence - Progression in big wave surfing, His scariest moment in the ocean, Growing up at surfing’s ultimate proving ground, The Florence family from 2020-12-15T08:01
Big wave surfer, Pipeline specialist, and cbdMD athlete Nathan Florence talks about the progression of big wave surfing, pushing the sport forward, the strong Big Wave community, and his scariest m...
ListenEP 52: Jack Freestone - Starting the season at Pipeline, Surfing against Kelly, Cracking the CT code, and Talking trash during heats from 2020-12-08T08:01
Championship Tour surfer and Hydro Flask athlete Jack Freestone joins the podcast just before the start of the season to talk about being an Australian transplant in Hawaii, the pecking order out i...
ListenEP 51: Tyler Wright - The Maui Pro, Her long road to recovery, Using her platform for change, Mind games in the lineup, and the best Wright family surfer from 2020-12-01T08:01
Two-time World Champion Tyler Wright relives her inspiring comeback at the 2019 Maui Pro and looks forward to the start of the 2021 season back in Maui. She talks about her long road to recovery an...
ListenJoin The Lineup Fantasy League! from 2020-11-24T08:01
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ListenEP 50: Jamie O’Brien - The best Pipeline surfers EVER, How to build a successful Youtube career, The Pipe Masters, and Staying ahead of the game from 2020-11-17T08:01
Pipeline standout, vlogger extraordinaire, and cbdMD athlete Jamie O’Brien talks about the best Pipeline surfers ever, the hierarchy in the lineup at Pipe, coaching Adriano de Souza when he won the...
ListenEp 49: Pat O’Connell - Lower Trestles is back, The tour starts in Hawaii, World Title Contenders and sleepers, and Big news about the 2021 season from 2020-11-10T17:00
World Surf League SVP of Tours&Competition and good friend of the pod Pat O’Connell returns to go in depth on WSL’s big announcement about the 2021 Championship Tour. He talks about starting the se...
ListenEp 48: Makua Rothman - His famous surfing family, Growing up on the North Shore, Big Wave riding, and Pursuing passions outside the water from 2020-11-03T08:01
WSL Big Wave World Champion, musician, and cbdMD athlete Makua Rothman shares stories about his brother, father, and famous surfing family, how surfing has changed him, and his struggles growing up...
ListenEp 47: Wayne "Rabbit" Bartholomew - Creating the Championship Tour, His First Trip To Hawaii, Australia’s World Title Hopes from 2020-10-27T07:01
1978 World Champion and Dream Tour architect Wayne “Rabbit” Bartholomew talks about dreaming of a thing called Pro Surfing, willing it into existence, and creating the Championship Tour with his co...
ListenEp 46: Pat O’Connell - WSL Countdown Events, Surfing a Final with Slater,&the ‘98 Time Machine from 2020-10-20T07:01
World Surf League SVP of Tours&Competition, former Championship Tour surfer, and all-around legend Pat O’Connell breaks down the highlights and takeaways from the WSL Countdown events. They discuss...
ListenEpisode 45: Ziggy Marley from 2020-10-13T07:01
Musician and philanthropist Ziggy Marley joins the podcast to talk about his personal connection with the ocean, share stories about his humble upbringing and how he got into music, and discuss the...
ListenEpisode 44: Devon Howard from 2020-10-06T07:01
WSL Longboard Tour Manager and midlength master Devon Howard previews the upcoming Cuervo Surf Ranch Classic longboard event and talks about merging traditional and modern surfing styles, the appea...
ListenGabriel Medina&Mick Fanning | STAB Unplugged from 2020-09-29T07:01
The Lineup is taking the week off. To hold us over, we bring you a great conversation between Mick Fanning&Gabriel Medina from STAB's Unplugged series. To subscribe to STAB's podcast feed, go here:...
ListenEpisode 43: Leah Dawson from 2020-09-22T07:01
Professional surfer and cinematographer Leah Dawson talks about living her life in pursuit of both waves and purpose, her activism and work with the Changing Tides Foundation, how to become a profe...
ListenEpisode 42: Tom Curren from 2020-09-15T07:01
Icon, innovator, and three-time World Champion Tom Curren talks about his Santa Barbara roots, what drove his competitive surfing, how he handled media attention, his role in the creation of The Se...
ListenEpisode 41: Pat O’Connell&Selema Masekela from 2020-09-08T07:01
Dave sits down with Pat and Olympic commentator, producer, and podcast host Selema Masekela for an open and honest discussion about race and its relationship to surfing. They contrast the recent pl...
ListenEpisode 40: Morgan Cibilic from 2020-09-01T07:01
Rip Curl athlete and Championship Tour rookie Morgan Cibilic talks about his new film “Postcards from Morgs,” what it was like to grow up surfing with locals like Ryan Callinan, how he’s thrived as...
ListenEpisode 39: Lakey Peterson from 2020-08-25T07:01
Lakey Peterson joins The Lineup to talk about “the worst day of her professional career” from the 2019 Maui event, using the extended offseason to recenter by spending the quarantine in Australia, ...
ListenEpisode 38: Griffin Colapinto from 2020-08-18T07:01
Griffin Colapinto talks about his role as California’s next great Title Contender, his relationship with Kolohe Andino, buying his own house, being the first and only Californian to win the Vans Tr...
ListenEpisode 37: Behind the Curtain at Rumble with Pat O'Connell from 2020-08-11T07:01
Dave and Pat go behind the curtain to give their thoughts on the Rumble At The Ranch, Stab’s Surf100, who looked CT ready (and who still has work to do), and what’s up next for the WSL. They also p...
ListenEpisode 36: Maya Gabeira from 2020-08-04T07:01
Big Wave star Maya Gabeira talks about paving the way for other female surfers, setting a world record, surfing under a microscope and dealing with criticism, how she got into charging massive wave...
ListenEpisode 35: Justine Dupont from 2020-07-28T07:01
Big Wave surfer and waterwoman Justine Dupont discusses her diverse skill set in the water, how falling off the Championship Tour led to her Big Wave career, the Jaws invite that changed everything...
ListenEpisode 34: Chelsea Woody from 2020-07-21T07:01
Textured Waves co-founder Chelsea Woody talks about building a platform for surfers that aren’t typically represented, who Textured Waves is, and what they are trying to accomplish. She also discus...
ListenEpisode 33: Tour Announcements with Pat O'Connell from 2020-07-17T14:00
WSL SVP of Tours&Competition Pat O’Connell breaks down this week’s big announcement, canceling the 2020 season, creating The WSL Finals, and adding Tahiti to the women’s tour. Pat and Dave have an ...
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ListenEpisode 32: Kelia Moniz from 2020-07-08T07:01
Two-time WSL Longboard World Champion Kelia Moniz talks about growing up in her close-knit surfing family, classic longboarding versus high-performance longboarding, what being Hawaiian means to he...
ListenEpisode 31: Owen Wright - Part 2 from 2020-06-30T07:01
Championship Tour standout and Rip Curl athlete Owen Wright returns for Part 2 to talk about his Injury at Pipeline and long recovery, coming up with Matt Wilkinson and Julian Wilson, his thoughts ...
ListenEpisode 30: Owen Wright - Part 1 from 2020-06-23T07:01
In Part 1, Championship Tour standout and Rip Curl athlete Owen Wright talks about the origins of his family’s strong connection to surfing, growing up around the Australian Aboriginal culture, win...
ListenEpisode 29: Rosy Hodge from 2020-06-16T07:01
WSL Commentator and former Championship Tour surfer Rosy Hodge talks about how surfing plays into political movements, apartheid and growing up in South Africa, making the switch from the lineup to...
ListenEpisode 28: Britt Merrick from 2020-06-09T07:01
Channel Island Lead Shaper Britt Merrick talks about carrying on the Channel Islands legacy, working with pro athletes, the most bizarre boards he ever shaped, surviving the pandemic, dealing with ...
ListenEpisode 27: Malia Manuel from 2020-05-26T07:01
Kauai’s own Malia Manuel talks about being shaped by her community on the Garden Isle, growing up with her generation of pro surfers, being sponsored by Lululemon, applying her World Title-caliber ...
ListenEpisode 26: Kanoa Igarashi from 2020-05-19T07:01
Global CT superstar Kanoa Igarashi talks about growing up on tour, maturing into a World Title contender, his family’s backstory, surfing for fun versus surfing for work, and the wave at JBay that ...
ListenEpisode 25: Taylor Steele from 2020-05-12T07:01
Generation-defining director Taylor Steele goes in depth about competition surfing vs. free surfing and talks about finding ways to depict world-class surfing in everyday conditions, pushing to do ...
ListenEpisode 24: Tyler Wright, Caroline Marks,&Tatiana Weston-Webb from 2020-05-05T07:01
In this special episode, a trio of the tour’s most progressive surfers, Caroline Marks, Tyler Wright, and Tatiana Weston-Webb, talk about charging waves of consequence. They share their thoughts on...
ListenEpisode 23: Johanne Defay from 2020-04-28T07:01
Reunion Island’s CT star Johanne Defay talks about the shark problem in her hometown, quarantine life, the big transition from QS to CT, and her Semifinal heat against Tyler Wright at the 2014 Roxy...
ListenEpisode 22: John John Florence from 2020-04-21T07:01
Two-time World Champion John John Florence talks about navigating expectations, growing up in the North Shore gladiator pit, chasing Gabriel Medina, and feeling invincible during his statement perf...
ListenEpisode 21: Adriano de Souza from 2020-04-07T07:01
2015 World Champion Adriano de Souza rewatches his win over Slater and Kerr at the 2015 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach, discusses his bond with Mick Fanning, and talks about clearing the path for the Bra...
ListenEpisode 20: Tanner Gudauskas from 2020-03-31T07:01
San Clemente royalty, positive vibe warrior, and Hydro Flask Ambassador Tanner Gudauskas joins The Lineup podcast to relive beating Kelly at the 2014 Hurley Pro, break down the wave at Trestles, an...
ListenEpisode 19: Travis Ferre from 2020-03-24T07:01
Travis Ferre, founder of WhatYouth, creator of Inherent Bummer, and former Editor-in-Chief of Surfing Magazine, talks about driving the aerialist movement forward, the importance of finding a voice...
ListenEpisode 18: Mick Fanning - Pt. 2 from 2020-03-17T07:01
In the second half of this two-part series, Mick returns to talk about going head to head with prime Kelly Slater and Andy Irons, the physical gap between the QS and CT, 2020 season predictions and...
ListenEpisode 17: Mick Fanning - Pt. 1 from 2020-03-10T07:01
In the first half of this two-part series, 3x World Champ and fastest-surfer-alive Mick Fanning lets loose about his evolution from scrawny Gold Coast grom to competitive machine, his infamous enco...
ListenEpisode 16: Ryan Callinan from 2020-03-03T08:01
Merewether Beach’s own CT star Ryan Callinan talks about being shaped by the legends of the Newcastle surf community, dealing with grief and loss while on tour, and discovering the confidence to co...
ListenEpisode 15: Logan Dulien from 2020-02-25T08:01
“Snapt” creator Logan Dulien describes how the film series saved his life, relives his adventures managing Mickey Avalon, Asher Pacey, and the RVCA team, and talks about the upcoming release of “Sn...
ListenEpisode 14: Sage Erickson from 2020-02-18T08:01
Back on the CT in 2020, Sage Erickson opens up about body image in women’s surfing, working with brands, including Kobe Bryant's "Art of Sport", and living life with the “I do what I want” motto. L...
ListenEpisode 13: Kai Lenny from 2020-02-11T08:01
Before heading to the Nazaré Tow Surfing Challenge, Big Wave phenom Kai Lenny stopped by The Lineup to talk about fear and the consequences of big wave barrels, the insane level of talent on the CT...
ListenEpisode 12: Ashton Goggans from 2020-02-04T08:01
Stab Editor-in-Chief Ashton Goggans joins The Lineup to discuss the state of surf media in 2020, Hurley’s meltdown, criticism in the Internet Age, and the upcoming Electric Acid Surfboard Test. Lea...
ListenEpisode 11: Jadson Andre from 2020-01-24T08:15
Jadson Andre, the Thunder Before the Storm, talks about leaving home at 13, incurring the wrath of Kelly Slater, his friendship with the Medinas, and why he thinks he's in the Title hunt in 2020. L...
ListenEpisode 10: Peter Mel from 2020-01-17T08:01
Santa Cruz icon and Big Wave World Champ Peter Mel hits The Lineup to talk Mavericks, his hell-for-leather upbringing, and watching his son follow in his footsteps as a big wave charger. Learn more...
ListenEpisode 09: Conner Coffin from 2020-01-10T08:01
Santa Barbara CT star Conner Coffin drops into The Lineup to talk about representing his hometown, having a passion for music and gardening, and his relationship with his brother, pro surfer Parker...
ListenEpisode 08: Pat O'Connell from 2020-01-03T08:01
Pat O’Connell, icon and WSL’s SVP of Tours&Competition, joins The Lineup to reminisce about being a part of the Momentum films and The Endless Summer 2, moving to California from the Midwest, and h...
ListenEpisode 07: Carissa Moore from 2019-12-20T23:52
2019 World Champion Carissa Moore joins The Lineup to go in depth about her big decision, look back at her title-winning season, and look forward to her future plans. Learn more about your ad choic...
ListenEpisode 06: Stephanie Gilmore from 2019-12-13T08:01
7x World Champion Stephanie Gilmore joins The Lineup to talk about playing spoiler at the Maui Pro, next year’s Olympics, and who she wants to win it all at Pipe. Learn more about your ad choices. ...
ListenEpisode 05: Dane Gudauskas from 2019-12-06T08:01
Dane Gudauskas, positive vibe warrior and free-surfing virtuoso, brings his signature stoke to The Lineup as he breaks down the competitive scene in Southern California, discusses his decision to b...
ListenEpisode 04: Filipe Toledo from 2019-11-29T08:01
World Title contender Filipe Toledo joins The Lineup to talk about breaking onto the world stage, how having a family has changed his motivations, his need for speed, and how the last generation of...
ListenEpisode 03: Debbie Beacham from 2019-11-22T08:01
Debbie Beacham, 1982 World Champion, WSL Founder, and filmmaker, reminisces about competing at pro surfing's very beginning and describes her fight to keep women's surfing alive in the 1980s. Learn...
ListenEpisode 02: Coco Ho from 2019-11-15T08:01
Coco Ho, Hawaiian surf royalty and 10 year CT vet, talks about growing up in the spotlight, being a grom around pro surfers, creating a clothing line collection, and her family’s legacy. Learn more...
ListenEpisode 01: Peter Townend from 2019-11-08T08:01
In the inaugural episode, Dave talks with legend Peter Townend about becoming surfing's first world champion, the genesis of pro surfing, his career as a Hollywood stuntman, and the surprising orig...
ListenPresenting The Lineup with Dave Prodan: Trailer from 2019-10-31T02:49:25
Get a first look at WSL’s all-new podcast The Lineup with Dave Prodan, a series of entertaining and enlightening conversations with the surf industry’s most influential figures. Learn more about yo...
ListenPresenting The Lineup with Dave Prodan: Trailer from 2019-10-31T02:49:25
Get a first look at WSL’s all-new podcast The Lineup with Dave Prodan, a series of entertaining and enlightening conversations with the surf industry’s most influential figures. Learn more about yo...
ListenPresenting The Lineup with Dave Prodan: Trailer from 2019-10-31T02:49:25
Get a first look at WSL’s all-new podcast The Lineup with Dave Prodan, a series of entertaining and enlightening conversations with the surf industry’s most influential figures. Learn more about yo...
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