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- 230 - EP 188: Mitchell Salazar - Recapping the Western Australia Margaret River Pro, Conditions for an epic finals day, JJF defying the laws of physics, Gabby’s maiden CT win, Fin talk, The Cut, Event winners and losers, and The Vissla CT Shaper Rankings update
WSL commentator and Lineup co-host Mitchell Salazar is back again to recap the Western Australia Margaret River Pro. Mitch and Dave discuss the long-awaited matchup of John John Florence and Jack Robinson, John’s incredible 10-point ride, and Gabriela Bryan’s maiden CT win. They revel at the performances all around, from rookie Sawyer Lindblad and Wildcard George Pittar, to tour veterans vying for their spot in the back half of the season. They choose their biggest winners and losers from WA, answer fan questions from the Instagram mailbag, and give an update on the 2024 Vissla CT Shaper Rankings. Follow Mitch here. Watch the Top 5 Moments from the Western Australia Margaret River Pro. Watch the best surfers fight for their spot on the CT in the first Challenger Series event of the year, the Bonsoy Gold Coast Pro, Apr 27 - May 4. Stay up to date with the Vissla CT Shaper Rankings. Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our YouTube channel. Get the latest WSL rankings, news, and event info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 - 229 - EP 187: Gerry Lopez & Pamela Levine - The intersection of Yoga and Surfing, Their new partnership with Manduka, Pamela’s focus as CEO of Manduka, Solving the climate crisis through Yoga, Where to start practicing Yoga, and Relearning to love surfing again
Elder God, surfing icon, two-time Pipeline champion, and lifelong yogi Gerry Lopez and Manduka’s CEO Pamela Levine join the pod to discuss their new partnership. Gerry opens up the pod by discussing his “re-falling in love” with surfing, how he has strayed from surfing to pursue other disciplines, and how he always comes back to surfing. He explains how the path of yoga and surfing are one in the same, and reflect on the evolution of health and wellness has evolved through his years as a professional surfer. Gerry is joined by Manduka’s CEO Pamela Levine who touches on the evolution of her career, from starting at brands like Quiksilver, Roxy and Dakine to becoming the CEO of the leading brand of yoga and yoga accessories. She discusses her partnership with Gerry Lopez, how she hopes to affect change as CEO within her company and within the yogi community, and advises on the best ways people can start yoga. Gerry closes out the pod by answering what’s next for him, providing guidance for living a life of substance, health, and meaning, answering Instagram Fan questions, and takes on the Lightning Round for the second time. Be sure to follow Gerry and Manduka on Instagram. The Manduka and Gerry Lopez collection want to inspire you to practice yoga however you choose to. From now until June 10th, you will get 15% off all products when you visit Manduka.com with the code THELINEUP15! Stay tuned for the Western Australia Margaret River Pro, Apr 11 - 21. Stay up to date with the Vissla CT Shaper Rankings Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our YouTube channel. Get the latest WSL rankings, news, and event info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 16 Apr 2024 - 228 - EP 186: Mitchell Salazar - Recapping the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Pres by Corona, Cole Houshmand’s historic win at Bells, Johanne Defay’s incredible performance, Event winners and losers, and The Vissla CT Shaper Rankings update
WSL commentator and Lineup co-host Mitchell Salazar is back again to recap the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Presented by Bonsoy. Mitch and Dave marvel at the performances of the finalists all around, the historic win of Cole Houshmand as a goofy-footed Rookie at Bells, and Caity Simmers’ clutch performance. They choose their biggest winners and losers from the Championship Tour’s longest running event in Bells Beach, answer fan questions from the Instagram mailbag, and give an update on the 2024 Vissla CT Shaper Rankings. Follow Mitch here. Watch the highlights from the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Presented by Bonsoy. Stay tuned for the Western Australia Margaret River Pro, Apr 11 - 21. Stay up to date with the Vissla CT Shaper Rankings Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our YouTube channel. Get the latest WSL rankings, news, and event info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, 10 Apr 2024 - 227 - EP 185: Mitchell Salazar - Recapping the MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal Pres by Corona, Johanne Defay’s first European win, An almost all Cola Bros event Final, Event winners and losers, and The Vissla CT Shaper Rankings
WSL commentator and Lineup co-host Mitchell Salazar is back to recap the MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal Presented by Corona. Mitch and Dave react to the event’s biggest storylines - the top seeds on the women’s side falling to the wayside while tour veterans make the Finals, the rise of the Colapinto brothers, and Johanne’s first European CT win. They discuss Medina having his best result of the year while the rest of the Brazilian crew on the men’s side struggled to make it past the Round of 32. They choose their biggest winners and losers from the Championship Tour’s third event in Portugal, answer fan questions from the Instagram mailbag, and give an update on the 2024 Vissla CT Shaper Rankings. Follow Mitch here. Watch the highlights from the MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal Presented by Corona. Stay tuned for the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach, Mar 26 - Apr 5. Stay up to date with the Vissla CT Shaper Rankings Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our YouTube channel. Get the latest WSL rankings, news, and event info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 21 Mar 2024 - 226 - EP 184: Raheem Mostert - His record-breaking year as running back for the Miami Dolphins, Surfing the “shark bite capital of the world,” Getting invited to the Surf Ranch by Kelly, His podcast Relentlessly Motivated, and His funniest Mike McDaniels story
NFL star running back for the Miami Dolphins, Raheem Mostert, joins us on the pod. Raheem and Dave discuss life in the offseason, his plans to spend more time with his family, and relish the “true dad” moments with his kids. Raheem reflects on his journey as an undrafted rookie to a record-breaking seasoned pro in his tenth year in the league. He talks about growing up surfing in the shark-infested waters of New Smyrna Beach, being offered a contract by Billabong as a young grom, and deferring his career as a pro surfer to be the first in his family to graduate from college and pursue a career in the NFL. Raheem and Dave discuss the intersection of surfing and football, drawing parallels between the two pursuits that demand balance and commitment. Finally, Raheem answers Instagram questions, shares his funniest Mike McDaniels story, and reveals the toughest linebacker he’s faced before blitzing the Lightning Round. Follow Raheem here. Check out his podcast, Relentlessly Motivated, on YouTube and wherever you get your pods. Tune in to the MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal pres by Corona, Mar 6-16. Stay up to date with LIVE tour rankings. Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our YouTube channel. Get the latest WSL rankings, news, and event info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 12 Mar 2024 - 225 - RE-AIR: Molly Picklum - Her breakout season, The talented new generation of women on tour, Reaching World No. 1 for the first time, Overcoming the Mid-season Cut, Viral surf video parts, and Honoring inspiring female athletes in Portugal
This week, we are re-airing our episode from 2023 with CT standout, Molly Picklum. The Championship Tour’s current World No. 1 surfer and Rip Curl athlete Molly Picklum joins the pod for a special Women’s History Month episode to talk about her breakout season. She describes her confident mindset entering each event, her first impressions of Portugal, and what it’s been like sitting atop the rankings and capturing the yellow leader jersey for the first time in her career. She discusses her road to the tour, her entry into surfing, the strong surfing town she grew up in, how working with coach Glenn Hall has changed her approach, her relationship with Rip Curl, and how making the Challenger Series coming out of Australia is so difficult. Molly also touches on her video part that blew up in Postcards from Morgs, overcoming the Mid-season Cut last year, learning to trust herself, the uber-talented young generation of women on tour, and the woman she chose to honor for International Women’s Day. Learn more about Molly and follow her here. Watch her live at the MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal pres by Corona on worldsurfleague.com. Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our Youtube channel. Get the latest WSL rankings, news, and event info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 05 Mar 2024 - 224 - EP 183: Mitchell Salazar - Recapping the Hurley Pro Sunset Beach, Molly Picklum’s dominance, Dark horse performances, Are the American rookies and Brazilians in trouble?, Event winners and losers, and The Vissla CT Shaper Rankings
WSL commentator and Lineup co-host Mitchell Salazar is back to recap the Hurley Pro Sunset Beach. Mitch and Dave react to the event’s biggest storylines - Picklum, Sakura Johnson, and the young surfers on the women’s tour continuing to surge, Aussies dominating, and dark horses like Jordy Smith and Brisa Hennessy showing up big. They discuss whether the Brazilians on tour are in trouble, what’s up with the much-heralded American Rookies, and what boards looked best at Sunset. They also choose their biggest winners and losers from the Championship Tour’s second event, answer fan questions from the Instagram mailbag, and give an update on the 2024 Vissla CT Shaper Rankings. Follow Mitch here. Watch the highlights from the Hurley Pro Sunset Beach Prepare for the MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal pres by Corona, Mar 6-16. Stay up to date with the Vissla CT Shaper Rankings Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our YouTube channel. Get the latest WSL rankings, news, and event info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 27 Feb 2024 - 223 - EP 182: Gabriela Bryan - An inspiring Pipe contest, Preparing for “her spot” Sunset Beach, The road from Kauai to the CT, Her crew on tour, Carissa Moore, Goals for 2024 and beyond, and Naming all her surfboards.
Hawaiian Championship Tour surfer Gabriela Bryan joins the pod between Pipe and Sunset. She talks about training for Pipeline, getting reps and learning the lineup, and the unforgettable, inspiring Finals Day at the Lexus Pipe Pro. She explains her real connection with “her spot” Sunset Beach, how it fits her surfing, and what to expect from the competition. She breaks down her road from the tight-knit community on Kauai to the Championship Tour, her support system, her crew on tour, the changing of the guard, and her goals for 2024 and beyond. Gabby also touches on the absence of Carissa Moore, surfing Nias, Indonesia, and naming all her surfboards. Follow Gabby and learn more here. Watch the Hurley Pro Sunset Beach live on worldsurfleague.com. Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our YouTube channel. Get the latest WSL rankings, news, and event info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 20 Feb 2024 - 222 - EP 181: Mitchell Salazar - Reliving the Pipe Pro, A WILD Finals Day, One of the best days of women’s surfing ever, Reactions and recaps, Winners and losers, Athlete updates, and The Vissla CT Shaper Rankings
WSL commentator and Lineup co-host Mitchell Salazar is back to recap the Lexus Pipe Pro presented by YETI. Mitch and Dave react to the unforgettable Finals Day, relive one of the best days in women’s tour history, break down the top highlights, discuss the two first-time Pipe champions, and choose their biggest winners and losers from the Championship Tour’s season opener. They answer a wide-ranging list of fan questions from the Instagram mailbag and give an update on the 2024 Vissla CT Shaper Rankings. Follow Mitch here. Watch the highlights and full replay of the Lexus Pipe Pro pres by YETI. Prepare for the Hurley Pro Sunset Beach, Feb 12-22. Stay up to date with the Vissla CT Shaper Rankings Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our YouTube channel. Get the latest WSL rankings, news, and event info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 13 Feb 2024 - 221 - EP 180: Leonardo Fioravanti - The Pipe Pro, Respecting Pipeline, His history with the North Shore, His “welcome to the tour” moment, European surfing, Switching sponsors, and Being part of the Young Guns program
Championship Tour surfer and Olympian Leonardo Fioravanti joins the pod this week to talk about the upcoming season. Fresh of his opening round win at the Pipe Pro, Leo details his approach to the wave, his healthy respect for it, confidence and commitment, and his long history with the North Shore. He shares his path to the tour, growing up in a non-surfing family, being part of the Young Guns program with Jack Robinson and Kanoa Igarashi, succeeding in QS and Prime events before getting crushed in his first run on the CT. Leo also touches on the reputation of European surfers, the next European grom to watch out for, how Jeremy Flores inspires him, his comfort with constant travel, and his career-changing switch from Quiksilver to KWay. Follow Leo and learn more here. Watch the Lexus Pipe Pro pres by YETI live on worldsurfleague.com. Stay locked into the Vissla Shaper Rankings. Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our YouTube channel. Get the latest WSL rankings, news, and event info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 06 Feb 2024 - 220 - EP 179: Cole Houshmand - His rookie season preview, Starting the tour at Pipeline, Wild hairstyles, Supporting the “2-Percent Crew,” Winning the Challenger Series, 2024 Goals, and New school power surfing on the Championship Tour
2024 Championship Tour rookie and Challenger Series winner Cole Houshmand joins the podcast. He opens up by talking about his first event on tour, the Lexus Pipe Pro pres by YETI. He breaks down his approach to training in the intense lineup, his time logged out at Pipe, the forecast, and the shock of starting at such a challenging location. He previews his rookie season, working with coach Luke Egan, focusing on Sunset Beach, switching to Mayhem boards, and how many boards he brought to Hawaii. He shares his origin story, growing up as a multi-sport athlete, winning two events on the Challenger Series, and joining up with the “2-Percent Crew” of San Clemente surfers and supporting each other as as they rose through the ranks. Cole also touches on his wild hairstyles, new school power surfing, the power of journaling, and his first Pipe matchup. Follow Cole and learn more here. Watch the Lexus Pipe Pro pres by YETI live Jan 29 - Feb 10. Stay locked into the Vissla Shaper Rankings. Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our YouTube channel. Get the latest WSL rankings, news, and event info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 30 Jan 2024 - 219 - EP 178: Mitchell Salazar - The 2024 Tour is here, Impact rookies, The newest World Junior Champions, Young talent coming up the ranks, and Predictions for the Vissla Shaper Rankings
With the Championship Tour season opener at Pipeline less than a week away, Mitchell Salazar joins the pod to kick off 2024. He and Dave first break down the recent SAMBAZON World Junior Championships presented by Best Western, discuss the breakthrough performances by budding stars Jett Schilling and Sierra Kerr, and look forward to the young surfers who could make an impact on both the Challenger Series and the Championship Tour this year. They then dive into the Vissla Shaper Rankings, recap last year’s standings, talk Matt Biolos and Mayhem Surfboards’ big win, and make predictions for the 2024 competition. They wrap up with some instagram questions about cold water surfing, rookie surprises, and more. Follow Mitch here Watch the Lexus Pipe Pro pres by YETI live Jan 29 - Feb 10. Check out the highlights from the SAMBAZON World Junior Championships pres by Best Western. Stay locked into the Vissla Shaper Rankings. Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our YouTube channel. Get the latest WSL rankings, news, and event info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 23 Jan 2024 - 218 - EP 177: Dan Malloy - Stories from a career in surfing, filmmaking, farming, and beyond, Competing with Kelly Slater & Shane Dorian, His educational farm, Making films with Taylor Steele, Bodysurfing at Pipeline, and Working with YETI
This week we’re joined by multi-hyphenate YETI ambassador Dan Malloy. The surfer, filmmaker, farmer, and all-around waterman talks about the many facets of his career, from competing as a young surfer with Kelly Slater, Shane Dorian, and his brothers Chris and Keith, to making films with Taylor Steele, to traveling to waves all over the globe. He shares the story of his entry to surfing in Ojai, California, his initial inspiration to surf, how he developed such diverse interests, his newest passion of running an educational farm with his family, and his work with YETI, its gear, and its unique crew of people. Dan also touches on the importance of getting outside, access and respect in surfing, and bodysurfing perfect Pipeline. Follow Dan here Support and donate to Dan’s educational farm, Poco Farm, here. Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our YouTube channel. Get the latest WSL rankings, news, and event info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 19 Dec 2023 - 217 - EP 176: Hunter Jones - Surfing in Iceland, Free surfing and filmmaking with Body Glove, Working with Laird Hamilton, Future goals and destinations, and BIG 2024 Championship Tour predictions
Body Glove surfer Hunter Jones returns to the podcast. He talks about his recent surf trip to Iceland with Jesse Mendes, Dane Anderson, and the Body Glove team, what it’s like to surf in snow and 40 degree water, exploring the country and its waves for 12 days, and the life of a free surfer and filmmaker. After nailing his Championship Tour predictions last time on the pod, Hunter makes some bold picks for the 2024 season, including Shaper of the Year, Rookie of the Year, and of course, the World Champions. He also touches on his dream film to make, testing out twin fins, what he’s up to next, and working with one of his biggest childhood inspirations Laird Hamilton. Follow Hunter and learn more here. Watch the Vans Pipe Masters here. Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our YouTube channel. Get the latest WSL rankings, news, and event info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 12 Dec 2023 - 216 - EP 175: Nolan Rapoza - His season on the Challenger Series, Qualification goals, Long Beach’s under-the-radar surf scene, Surfing’s three-tier system, North Shore plans, and A decade working with Body Glove
Challenger Series surfer and Body Glove athlete Nolan Rapoza joins the pod. He talks about his strong season, coming close to qualifying for the Championship Tour, the relief of requalifying for the Challenger Series, actually getting an offseason, and his thoughts on surfing’s three-tier system. He takes us through his career, coming out of the under-the-radar surf scene in Long Beach, California, thriving under pressure, working with Body Glove for a decade, making his film Embers, and blurring the lines between contest surfer and free surfer. Nolan also touches on his winter plans on the North Shore, goals for 2024, and his mindset in regional events. Follow Nolan and learn more here. Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our YouTube channel. Get the latest WSL rankings, news, and event info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 05 Dec 2023 - 215 - EP 174: Ashton Goggans Returns - Adventures in Morocco and Tahiti filming “No Contest,” Highlighting unexpected places, The importance of access in surf media, How Surfers Get Paid, The right tone for criticism, and The latest from Stab
Stab editor-at-large and producer Ashton Goggans joins the three-timers club and returns to The Lineup to talk about everything he’s been up to lately. He starts by discussing the new season of No Contest: Off Tour, the interesting surfers and unexpected places it highlights and getting to film, surf, and meet the locals in Morocco, Tahiti, and beyond. He discusses his role at Stab, the importance of access, making memorable content that lasts, their illuminating series How Surfers Get Paid, and finding the right tone for criticism. Ashton also touches on living in the North Shore surf mecca, the proposed new judging tower in Tahiti, the new Electric Acid Surfboard Test with Shaun Manners, the compendium of surf history and stoke he is building, what a No Contest Residency with Thermal would look like, and what Championship Tour surfer he’d have the best chance against. Follow Ashton here. Watch the latest episodes of No Contest: Off Tour on Red Bull TV. Get involved with Ashton for No Contest in 2024 through their Residency programs with Thermal here. Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our YouTube channel. Get the latest WSL rankings, news, and event info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 21 Nov 2023 - 214 - EP 173: Tom Lowe - His nearly fatal injury at Teahupo’o, The different chapters of a career in Big Wave surfing, Charging Mullaghmore, Nazaré, Jaws, and more, Having a family while surfing heavy waves, Starting out in the UK, and His new film with YETI
World-renowned Big Wave charger and YETI athlete Tom Lowe joins The Lineup to talk about his career in extreme surf. He discusses his journey to surfing from growing up in Cornwall, UK, moving to Ireland and surfing Mullaghmore, the different chapters of his life in Big Wave, and what surfers he likes watching in heavy surf. He opens up about how having kids has affected his outlook on big waves, his never-ending froth, his near-fatal injury at Teahupo’o and recovery process. Finally, he details his work with YETI, the organic relationship with them, following his instincts when working with sponsors, and his new film with YETI. Follow Tom here. Stay ready for the WSL Big Wave season here. Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our YouTube channel. Get the latest WSL rankings, news, and event info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 14 Nov 2023 - 213 - EP 172: Matt George - Stories from three decades in surf journalism, The importance of surf storytelling in the social media age, The indescribable feeling of surfing, Surf stories from Hawaii to Bali and beyond, and His book “In Deep”
Influential surf journalist Matt George joins The Lineup to talk about documenting surfing culture from the late 1980s to now. Matt shares stories from his over 35 years in the business, the importance of long-form surf journalism in the social media age, and how he has immersed himself in the sport, its culture, and its heroes. He dives deep into the power, courage, and indescribable feeling of surfing and takes us through his personal surfing journey, from Hawaii to San Francisco to Santa Barbara to Bali. Matt also touches on the danger of AI, the Mid-season Cut, his favorite free surfers, the most significant events in surf history, and his book In Deep: The Collected Surf Writings. Follow Matt here. Buy In Deep: The Collected Surf Writings by Matt George. Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our YouTube channel. Get the latest WSL rankings, news, and event info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 07 Nov 2023 - 212 - EP 171: Will Skudin - The New York surf scene and history, His ride through the Big Wave community and circuit, El Niño season, His organic relationship with YETI, and Running surf camps and a surf nonprofit
Big Wave surfer and YETI ambassador Will Skudin joins The Lineup. He talks about becoming the first New Yorker to earn a spot on the Big Wave Circuit, learning the ropes with Garret McNamara, an “El Niño” season, being part of the big wave community, his worst hold down, and his rule of never chasing the first swell of the season. He discusses the many hats he wears within surfing, from owning his Skudin Surf camps to running the non-profit Surf For All that helps raise money for kids to surf throughout the year. Will also looks back at his origins in surfing, his organic relationship with YETI and using their products both in surfing and at his nonprofit events, and New York’s rich surfing history. Follow Will here and check out Skudin Surf. Learn more about Surf For All. Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our YouTube channel. Get the latest WSL rankings, news, and event info. Special thanks Jason Belsky and Floored Media for production support in NY. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 31 Oct 2023 - 211 - BONUS EPISODE: 1 on 1 w/ Filipe Toledo - Winning back-to-back World Titles, His super heat against Ethan Ewing, Overcoming doubt, Scouting the competition, Sacrifice and triumph, and Doing it all for his family
In this episode of 1 On 1, Joe Turpel sits down with the 2023 World Champion Filipe Toledo to talk about winning back-to-back World Titles. Filipe dives into his huge win at the Rip Curl WSL Finals, overcoming doubts, scouting his competition, and surfing one of the very best heats of his career agains Ethan Ewing when it mattered most. He looks back at his road to becoming a two-time champ, the sacrifices he made along the way, his support system, and winning for his family. Learn more about Filipe and follow him here. Watch his full 1 On 1 interview with Joe Turpel here. Rewatch Filipe’s win at the Rip Curl WSL Finals. Join the conversations by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our YouTube channel. Get the latest WSL rankings, news, and event info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 24 Oct 2023 - 210 - EP 170: Nora Vasconcellos - Her barrier-breaking skateboarding career, Skating’s crossovers with surfing, Landing a Thrasher cover, Designing a signature shoe, The surfers that inspired her, Advice for groms, and Working with YETI
Skateboarder and YETI athlete Nora Vasconcellos joins The Lineup. She talks about her barrier-breaking career, from becoming the first woman signed to the Adidas Skate Team and putting out her film “Nora” to designing her signature shoe and landing the cover of Thrasher Magazine. She discusses her love of surfing and the crossovers between it and skateboarding, her favorite surfers today, and being inspired by Stephanie Gilmore and Carissa Moore as a kid. Nora also touches on gender equality in sports, advice to girl groms, skateboarding’s rawness and playfulness, the toughest trick she learned, and working with YETI. Follow Nora here. Watch the Corona Saquarema Pro pres by Banco Do Brasil October 14-21 Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our YouTube channel. Get the latest WSL rankings, news, and event info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 17 Oct 2023 - 209 - EP 169: Steve Sherman - A legendary career in surf photography, Kelly Slater vs. Andy Irons, Finals breakdown, Skating with Stacy Peralta, Developing his style, and How today’s best surfers stack up against past greats
Legendary surf photojournalist Steve Sherman joins The Lineup to talk about his career shooting our sport and its greatest athletes. After working the 2023 Rip Curl WSL Finals, he breaks down his approach and also the major differences between today’s best and the extreme characters of the past. He shares the story of how a kid from Indiana got into surf photography, skating on the GS team with Stacy Peralta, his transition from skateboarding to surfing, and developing his own style. Steve also talks about having access to the world’s best surfers over his career, how to balance friendships and professional relationships on tour, and the evolution of the epic Kelly Slater and Andy Irons rivalry. Follow Steve here. Watch the Corona Saquarema Pro pres by Banco Do Brasil October 14-21 Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our YouTube channel. Get the latest WSL rankings, news, and event info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 10 Oct 2023 - 208 - EP 168: Buddy Pendergast & Mackenzie Warner - Patagonia’s industry-changing new wetsuit, Developing sustainable materials, Sharing technology for good, Patagonia’s ethos, and The biggest wetsuit overhaul in over a decade
This week Patagonia Wetsuit Team members Buddy Pendergast and Mackenzie Warner join The Lineup to talk about the new Fall wetsuit coming out. They discuss how this wetsuit is the biggest overhaul in over a decade and the culmination of years of research, design, and development, and how they are trying to change the wetsuit industry with sustainable materials like natural rubber. They dive into the Patagonia ethos about producing the best possible wetsuits and products to avoid product churn and waste and also sharing their technology with the entire industry. Then Mackenzie and Buddy describe their work within Patagonia and personal relationships with the brand before taking part in the Lightning Round. Shop Patagonia’s wetsuits and gear here. Vote for The Lineup Podcast in the Signal Awards today in the Interview or Talk Show (Sports) and Shows (Sports) categories Watch the Original Sprout Malibu Longboard Championships pres by Tractor Beverage Co. Oct 3-13. Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our YouTube channel. Get the latest WSL rankings, news, and event info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 03 Oct 2023 - 207 - EP 167: LIVE EPISODE presented by 805 Beer - Nate Tyler, Tyler Bereman, and Perry Gershkow on 805 Beer’s film Convergence, Their intertwined careers in surfing and motocross, Filmmaking, and Pursuing passions
This week on the Lineup, we’re joined by surfer Nate Tyler, X Games Gold Medalist Tyler Bereman, and Convergence director Perry Gershkow for the second of three special live episodes presented by 805 Beer. Filmed live at the premiere of Convergence in Huntington Beach during the US Open, to talk about the film and their careers in surf, motocross, and filmmaking. 805 Beer team riders Nate and Tyler discuss growing up on the Central Coast of California and how the pursuit of their passions took them around the world. Perry discusses how he rallied the athletes from different sports to create the film and the importance of incorporating family and the people closest to them into the story. Then they share their thoughts on the final film, their plans for the rest of 2023, and the exciting projects they have coming up. They round it out by answering questions in the Lightning Round. Follow Nate Tyler, Tyler Bereman, Perry Gershkow, and 805 Beer on Instagram. Watch 805 Beer’s newest film Convergence. Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our YouTube channel. Get the latest WSL rankings, news, and event info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 19 Sep 2023 - 206 - EP 166: Mitchell Salazar - The Post-Finals Wrap Up, Biggest winners and losers from the title-deciding event, Unforgettable moments, Pumping Trestles, Congrats to the World Champions, Fan Mailbag, and Fantasy Winners
WSL commentator and Lineup co-host Mitchell Salazar is back to recap the Championship Tour finale at the 2023 Rip Curl WSL Finals. Mitch and Dave discuss the top highlights, their biggest winners and losers from the World Title-deciding event, the anticipation, the crowd, the excellent conditions at Lower Trestles, the standout performances, Ethan Ewing’s exciting run, Filipe Toledo going back-to-back, and Caroline Marks becoming a World Champion. They answer a wide-ranging list of fan questions from the Instagram mailbag and announce the 2023 WSL Fantasy winners! Follow Mitch here. Watch the highlights and full replay of the 2023 Rip Curl WSL Finals. Stay up to date with the Vissla CT Shaper Rankings. Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our YouTube channel. Get the latest WSL rankings, news, and event info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, 15 Sep 2023 - 205 - EP 165: Crosby Colapinto - His rise on the Challenger Series, Rallying for his brother Griffin at the Rip Curl WSL Finals, How he has developed a calm mind for competition, Growing up in San Clemente, and Preparing for the next level
Challenge Series competitor Crosby Colapinto, currently sitting at No. 3 on the CS Rankings, joins the podcast. He chats about what he’s been up to in between events to keep his surfing fresh and what it’s like seeing the Rip Curl WSL Finals at his home break, Lower Trestles. He discusses rallying for his brother, Griffin, in the WSL Final 5 against four other World Title contenders and how he views Griffin as one of the best to ever surf at Lower Trestles. He reflects on growing up in a dreamy surf town, San Clemente, and how there are multiple generations to look up to, like the Andinos and the Gudauskas brothers. He speaks about his evolution from the Qualifying Series to the Challenger Series and working on his holistic health to cultivate a calm mind for competition. Crosby also talks about the influence of sponsorship from iconic brands like Rip Curl and …Lost Surfboards by Mayhem and Matt Biolos, how the Challenger Series prepares surfers for the next level of competition, and how he would make the switch to surf against the world’s best if he qualifies for the Championship Tour. Learn more about Crosby and follow him here. Watch him at the EDP Vissla Ericeira Pro pres by Estrella Galicia PT live October 1-8 on worldsurfleague.com. Watch the Rip Curl WSL Finals live September 8-16 on worldsurfleague.com. Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our YouTube channel. Get the latest WSL rankings, news, and event info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 05 Sep 2023 - 204 - EP 164: Jimmy Metyko - His new surf photography book “Shaping Surf History,” Photographing the legendary Tom Curren, California surf culture in the 1980s, Growing up surfing in Texas, and His love for surf photography
Surf photographer Jimmy Metyko joins the podcast. He talks about his new book “Shaping Surf History: Tom Curren and Al Merrick, California 1980-1983,” which chronicles the influential wave-riding and surfing culture in Southern California, specifically Santa Barbara County, in the early 1980s. He discusses how he became a surf photographer and moved from his hometown of Houston, Texas, to be around and capture the surfing of up-and-comers at the time, like the legendary 1977 World Champion Shaun Tomson and pre-3x World Champion Tom Curren. He reflects on his experience photographing and traveling with this elite group of surfers, what it was like to witness firsthand the progression of surfing with the birth of the thruster and its refinement by Channel Islands Surfboards spearhead Al Merrick, and how passionate he is about surfing but even more about capturing surfers in his photographs. Learn more about Jimmy and follow him here. Order your copy of “Shaping Surf History.” Watch the Rip Curl WSL Finals live September 8-16. Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our YouTube channel. Get the latest WSL rankings, news, and event info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 29 Aug 2023 - 203 - EP 163: Mitchell Salazar - The Post-Tahiti Wrap Up, Biggest winners and losers from the event, The finale in the fight for the WSL Final 5 and who clinched, Fan Mailbag, and The winner of the Vissla CT Shaper Rankings
WSL commentator and Lineup co-host Mitchell Salazar is back to recap the SHISEIDO Tahiti Pro presented by Outerknown. Mitch and Dave discuss the top highlights, choose their biggest winners and losers from the Championship Tour’s tenth event, the exciting finale to the fight for the WSL Final 5, who clinched and is heading to the Rip Curl WSL Finals, the next generation of World Title contenders, and they answer a wide-ranging list of fan questions from the Instagram mailbag. Finally, they reveal the winner of the 2023 Vissla CT Shaper Rankings and the 2023 Vissla CT Shaper of the Year. Follow Mitch here. Watch the highlights and full replay of the SHISEIDO Tahiti Pro pres by Outerknown. Stay up to date with the Vissla CT Shaper Rankings. Tune in next for the Rip Curl WSL Finals live September 8 - 16. Head to factormeals.com/lineup50 and use code lineup50 to get 50% off your first box. Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our YouTube channel. Get the latest WSL rankings, news, and event info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 22 Aug 2023 - 202 - BONUS EPISODE: 1 on 1 w/ Caroline Marks - Her career growth from early success, The influence of competing against World Champs, Preparing for the Rip Curl WSL Finals, Her experience as an Olympian, and Her favorite events on tour
In this episode of 1 On 1, Joe Turpel sits down with Caroline Marks to talk about her success as a grom and her 2023 season that propels her to the Rip Curl WSL Finals. Caroline discusses growing up in Florida, early memories surfing, comparisons to Mark Occhilupo, earning a wildcard at 13 years old, where she gets a competitive mindset, and discovering to learn from losses. She chats about how competing against World Champs Steph Gilmore, Carissa Moore, and Tyler Wright brings out the best in her and how the rise of the new generation is seeing a change in the guard. Caroline shares some weird things that have happened while competing and her favorite events on tour. She reflects on her experience representing the USA in the 2020 Olympics and where her mindset is entering the Rip Curl WSL Finals. This episode was recorded live at the 2023 Corona Open J-Bay. Learn more about Caroline and follow her here. Watch her full 1 On 1 interview with Joe Turpel here. Watch Caroline at the SHISEIDO Tahiti Pro pres by Outerknown live August 11 - 20 on worldsurfleague.com. Head to factormeals.com/lineup50 and use code lineup50 to get 50% off your first box. Join the conversations by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our YouTube channel. Get the latest WSL rankings, news, and event info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 15 Aug 2023 - 201 - BONUS EPISODE: 1 on 1 w/ Leonardo Fioravanti - What fuels his drive to make the WSL Final 5, What it means to represent Italy, Inspiration from his support crew, Processing challenges on the Championship Tour, and His favorite pizza
In this episode of 1 On 1, Joe Turpel sits down with Leonardo Fioravanti to talk about his drive for success, overcoming setbacks, and his pride as an Italian surfer. Leo dives into what it means to make the Mid-season Cut and what fuels his motivation to fight for a spot in the WSL Final 5. He chats about his support crew, working with mentors and coaches, a memorable run-in with Andy Irons, and how much it means to inspire the next generation of Italian surfers. Leo reflects on inspiration from longtime friends Jack Robinson and Kanoa Igarashi in the 2022 Rip Curl WSL Finals and where he finds his loving yet fiercely competitive mindset. Leo finishes the conversation by chatting about what makes the best sessions in the water and how he wants to be remembered as an athlete and person. This episode was recorded live at the Surf Ranch Pro presented by 805 Beer. Learn more about Leo and follow him here. Watch his full 1 On 1 interview with Joe Turpel here. Watch Leo at the SHISEIDO Tahiti Pro pres by Outerknown live August 11 - 20 on worldsurfleague.com. Head to factormeals.com/lineup50 and use code lineup50 to get 50% off your first box. Join the conversations by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our YouTube channel. Get the latest WSL rankings, news, and event info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 08 Aug 2023 - 200 - EP 162: LIVE EPISODE 1 of 3 at Surf Ranch Pro pres by 805 Beer - Conner Coffin, Greyson Fletcher, and Nate Tyler on uniting for 805 Beer’s film Convergence, Their experience surfing at Surf Ranch, and Their paths to professional surfing and skateboarding
This week on the Lineup, we are joined by 805 Beer team riders Conner Coffin, Greyson Fletcher, and Nate Tyler to introduce the first of three special live episodes sponsored by 805 Beer. This first installment was filmed live at the Surf Ranch Pro presented by 805 Beer around a fire pit in front of Perkins Lake as the Night Surfing Session was underway. Conner, Greyson, and Nate share personal stories and talk about all things surf and skate. Dave and the guys chat about their experience and first impressions of surfing the wave at Surf Ranch, how their paths united for the newest 805 Beer film Convergence, and what’s up next for all of them. Conner Coffin reflects on his experience on tour and life outside of competition, Nate Tyler discusses his passion for free surfing, and Greyson Fletcher speaks about the influence his legendary family has on his lifestyle and career. Finally, they answer questions in the Lightning Round. Follow Conner Coffin, Greyson Fletcher, Nate Tyler, and 805 Beer on Instagram. Watch the highlights and full replay of the Surf Ranch Pro presented by 805 Beer. Watch the full live recording of this episode on YouTube. Watch 805 Beer’s newest film, Convergence, here. Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our YouTube channel. Get the latest WSL rankings, news, and current event info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 01 Aug 2023 - 199 - EP 161: Mitchell Salazar - The Post-J-Bay Wrap Up, Winners and losers from the event, The best day of surfing this season, Who clinched the WSL Final 5, Who provisionally qualified, Fan Mailbag, and a Vissla CT Shaper Rankings update
WSL commentator and Lineup co-host Mitchell Salazar is back to recap the Corona Open J-Bay. Mitch and Dave discuss the top highlights, choose their biggest winners and losers from the Championship Tour’s ninth event, Filipe Toledo’s dominance, Lakey Peterson’s comeback win, WSL Final 5 clinches and who is within striking distance, Olympic provisional qualifiers, and answer a wide-ranging list of fan questions from the Instagram mailbag. Finally, they reveal the updates to the 2023 Vissla CT Shaper Rankings. Follow Mitch here. Watch the highlights and full replay of the Corona Open J-Bay. Stay up to date with the Vissla CT Shaper Rankings. Tune in next for the SHISEIDO Tahiti Pro pres by Outerknown live August 11-22 and the US Open of Surfing live July 29 - August 6. Head to factormeals.com/lineup50 and use code lineup50 to get 50% off your first box. Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our YouTube channel. Get the latest WSL rankings, news, and event info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 25 Jul 2023 - 198 - EP 160: Dana Goodyear - Uncovering Malibu’s mysterious side for her podcast Lost Hills, developing a career in journalism, turning writing into rent-paying, and forming a love for surfing
On this week’s episode, we speak with Dana Goodyear, a staff writer for The New Yorker, surfer, and host of the Lost Hills podcast. Dana Goodyear talks about how she got into journalism and how learning to surf with friends became a passion for being in the water. She discusses the inspiration behind Lost Hills, her True Crime podcast that investigates Malibu’s mysterious, shady sides. We speak about her deep dive into the legacy of Miki Dora and the multitude of stories she uncovered about the controversial yet celebrated Malibu surfer. Learn more about Dana Goodyear and follow her here. Listen to the Lost Hills podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Head to factormeals.com/lineup50 and use code lineup50 to get 50% off your first box. Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our YouTube channel. Get the latest WSL rankings, news, and current event info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 18 Jul 2023 - 197 - EP 159: “Watersheds” Episode 1: Jordy Smith’s Unforgettable 2010 Win at J-Bay, with special guest Pat O’Connell
This week, we’re premiering a new format of The Lineup where we zero in on an important moment from surfing’s rich and extensive history. Using sound bites from deep within the WSL archives and insight from this week’s special guest Pat O’Connell, we’re diving into Jordy Smith’s huge win at J-Bay in 2010. Travel back in time to the very different surf world (and world, period) of the early and mid-2000’s. Hear all that went into Jordy Smith’s rise into the global surf consciousness. And get the full story of what made his win at home in South Africa so important in the long tapestry of unforgettable Championship Tour moments. Follow Pat O’Connell. Watch the Corona Open J-Bay live July 13-22. Head to factormeals.com/lineup50 and use code lineup50 to get 50% off your first box. Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our Youtube channel. Get the latest WSL rankings, news, and event info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 11 Jul 2023 - 196 - EP 158: Mitchell Salazar - The Post-Rio Wrap Up, Biggest winners and losers from the event, Carissa Moore clinches the WSL Final 5, Fan Mailbag, and a Vissla CT Shaper Rankings update
WSL commentator and Lineup co-host Mitchell Salazar is back to recap the Vivo Rio Pro presented by Corona. Mitch and Dave discuss the top highlights, choose their biggest winners and losers from the Championship Tour’s eighth event, Carissa Moore becoming the first surfer to clinch a spot in the WSL Final 5, and answer a wide-ranging list of fan questions from the Instagram mailbag. Finally, they reveal the updates to the 2023 Vissla CT Shaper Rankings. Follow Mitch here. Watch the highlights and full replay of the Vivo Rio Pro pres by Corona Stay up to date with the Vissla CT Shaper Rankings. Tune in next for the Corona Open J-Bay live July 13-22. Head to factormeals.com/lineup50 and use code lineup50 to get 50% off your first box. Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our Youtube channel. Get the latest WSL rankings, news, and event info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 06 Jul 2023 - 195 - RE-AIR: Filipe Toledo - Contending for a World Title, The importance of family, His need for speed, His rise to the Championship Tour, and How the last generation of Brazilians set today’s surfers up for success
RE-AIR of our fourth episode ever! Way back in November 2019, Filipe Toledo, now the reigning WSL World Champion and three-time defending Rio event winner, joined our young podcast. Listen now and see how much has changed. Original episode description: 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 Brazilian surfers set today’s athletes up for success. Learn more about Filipe here and here. Stay up to date with the Vissla CT Shaper Rankings. Tune in to the Vivo Rio Pro pres by Corona live June 23 to July 1. Head to factormeals.com/lineup50 and use code lineup50 to get 50% off your first box. Join the conversation by following The Lineup with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our Youtube channel. Stay up to date with all things WSL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 27 Jun 2023 - 194 - EP 157: Mitchell Salazar - The Post-El Salvador Wrap Up, Biggest winners and losers from the event, Colapinto continues hot streak, The exciting fight for the WSL Final 5, Fan Mailbag, and a Vissla CT Shaper Rankings update
WSL commentator and Lineup co-host Mitchell Salazar is back to recap the Surf City El Salvador Pro presented by Corona. Mitch and Dave discuss the top highlights, choose their biggest winners and losers from the Championship Tour’s seventh event, the exciting current WSL Final 5, Griffin Colapinto’s hot streak, beautiful El Salvador, and answer a wide-ranging list of fan questions from the Instagram mailbag. Finally, they reveal the updates to the 2023 Vissla CT Shaper Rankings. Follow Mitch here. Watch the highlights and full replay of the Surf City El Salvador Pro pres by Corona Stay up to date with the Vissla CT Shaper Rankings. Tune in next for the Vivo Rio Pro pres by Corona live June 23 to July 1. Head to factormeals.com/lineup50 and use code lineup50 to get 50% off your first box. Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our Youtube channel. Get the latest WSL rankings, news, and event info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 22 Jun 2023 - 193 - EP 156: Darren Handley - DHD Surfboards, Developing his team of Championship Tour stars, Working with Mick Fanning and Stephanie Gilmore, Finding new talents, The Vissla CT Shaper Rankings, and Competition between the shapers
The shaper behind DHD surfboards Darren Handley joins the pod to talk about the 2023 season, his backstory, and the Vissla CT Shaper Rankings. He shares his observations from the season so far, discusses Ethan Ewing and developing his team of highly-acclaimed surfers, finding new talent, and the difference between the boards made for each stop on the Championship Tour. He tells the story of his journey through shaping, growing up at Kirra, where he started, working with Mick Fanning and Joel Parkinson, starting to shape for Stephanie Gilmore, the 2019 fire at his factory, and celebrating World Titles. Finally, he dives into the Shaper Rankings, the surprises so far this year, and the friendly rivalry and banter between all the shapers. Learn more about Darren and follow him here. Watch the Surf City El Salvador Pro pres by Corona live June 9-18 Head to factormeals.com/lineup50 and use code lineup50 to get 50% off your first box. Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our Youtube channel. Get the latest WSL rankings, news, and event info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 13 Jun 2023 - 192 - EP 155: Ramón Navarro - Making his new film “Corazón Salado” with Patagonia, Building up the Big Wave scene in Chile, Surfing and activism, Protecting ancestral waters of the Kawésqar community, and His biggest waves and career highlights thus far
Big Wave surfer Ramón Navarro joins the podcast. He talks about his new film “Corazón Salado” about protecting the ancestral waters of the Kawésqar community in Chilean Patagonia from the impact of salmon farming. He discusses working with Patagonia on the project, his personal connection to the story, the film’s important message, what he hopes the impact will be, and what listeners can do to support. He talks about his journey in surfing, growing up in Pichilemu, Chile, training at Waimea Bay and surfing in The Eddie Aikau, helping found the big wave community in Chile, and his biggest waves and career highlights so far. Learn more about Ramón and follow him here. Watch Ramón in Patagonia’s film Corazón Salado. Watch the Surf City El Salvador Pro pres by Corona live June 9-18 Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our Youtube channel. Get the latest WSL rankings, news, and event info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 06 Jun 2023 - 191 - EP 154: Mitchell Salazar - The Post-Surf Ranch Wrap Up, Winners and losers from the event, The new format, Favorite maneuvers, Innovation and judging, Fan Mailbag, and a Vissla CT Shaper Rankings update
WSL commentator and Lineup co-host Mitchell Salazar is back to recap the Surf Ranch Pro presented by 805 Beer. Mitch and Dave discuss the top highlights, choose their biggest winners and losers from the Championship Tour’s sixth event, share their thoughts on the new format, talk about the innovation and judging at Surf Ranch, pick their favorite maneuvers from the event, and answer a wide-ranging list of fan questions from the Instagram mailbag. Finally, they reveal the updates to the 2023 Vissla CT Shaper Rankings. Follow Mitch here. Watch the highlights and full replay of the Surf Ranch Pro pres by 805 Beer Stay up to date with the Vissla Shaper Rankings. Tune in next for the Surf City El Salvador Pro pres by Corona June 9-18. Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our Youtube channel. Get the latest WSL rankings, news, and event info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 01 Jun 2023 - 190 - EP 153: Alyssa Spencer - A strong start to the Challenger Series season, Competing at Pipeline for the first time, Barely missing qualification in 2022, Where she finds her competitive drive, and Stories from traveling on the Challenger Series
Challenger Series World No. 5, former World Junior Champion, and Surf Ranch Pro pres by 805 Beer wildcard Alyssa Spencer joins the pod. She talks about her strong start to the 2023 Challenger Series, barely missing out on qualifying for the Championship Tour last season, the biggest wins of her career, and competing at Pipeline as an injury replacement to start the season. She breaks down her motivation to make the tour, the goal to stay consistent in each event, navigating the highs and lows, and the women on the Challenger Series that inspire her the most. She looks back at her surfing origins, growing up and learning in Encinitas, California, where she got her intense competitive drive, winning the regional QS, and working with coach Matt Myers and traveling with Vahine Fierro. Alyssa also touches on her pre-heat playlist, what’s in her Channel Islands quiver, and funny stories from the Challenger Series. Learn more about Alyssa and follow her here. Watch full replays of the GWM Sydney Surf Pro pres by Bonsoy. Visit surfranchpro.com to explore ticket options - and you can use code LINEUP10 at checkout for 10% off all ticket types, exclusively for Lineup listeners. Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our Youtube channel. Get the latest WSL rankings, news, and event info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 23 May 2023 - 189 - EP 152: Lucca Mesinas - His start to the Challenger Series, Lessons from his rookie year on the Championship Tour, Making history for Peru, Competing in the Olympics, Perfect lefts, Heat strategy, and The top surf spots in South America
Lucca Mesinas, Olympian, Challenger Series competitor, and the first Peruvian surfer to ever qualify for the men’s Championship Tour, joins the podcast. He talks about qualifying for the tour in 2022 and making history for Peru, the experience of his first season on the CT, the challenges, the elite level of surfing, and what he learned most. He discusses his strong start to the Challenger Series season at the Gold Coast, his preparation throughout the summer at home, his increased confidence, and his goals for 2023. He looks back at the highlights from his career so far, starting off in the perfect left pointbreaks of Máncora and Northern Peru, winning the 2019 Pan American Games in El Salvador, and finishing fifth in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. Lucca also touches on his motivation to qualify for the 2024 Olympics being held in Tahiti, his heat strategy book, the need for more events in South America, and the top three surf spots on his home continent. Learn more about Lucca and follow him here. Watch him next at the GWM Sydney Surf Pro pres by Bonsoy live May 17-24 on worldsurfleague.com Visit surfranchpro.com to explore ticket options - and you can use code LINEUP10 at checkout for 10% off all ticket types, exclusively for Lineup listeners. Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our Youtube channel. Get the latest WSL rankings, news, and event info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 16 May 2023 - 188 - EP 151: Jarvis Earle - The upcoming Challenger Series, Competing at Snapper Rocks, Winning the World Junior Championships, Surfing against the World No. 1, His massive 2023 so far, and The Australian Men’s surfing renaissance on tour
Reigning World Junior Champion Jarvis Earle joins the podcast to talk about his big year and the upcoming Challenger Series season. The 18-year-old standout dives into his massive 2023 so far, winning the Sambazon World Junior Championships, surfing against the World No. 1 as a wildcard in Margaret River, the highlights from each experience, and what he’s learned so far. He looks forward to the first event of the Challenger Series, his goals going into the season, his training and preparation, and what he’s looking forward to most in competing at Snapper Rocks. Jarvis also touches on his hometown of Cronulla, surfing in the local boardriders club, the Championship Tour surfers he likes watching most, and the current Australian men’s surfing renaissance on tour. Learn more about Jarvis and follow him here. Tune in for the Boost Mobile Gold Coast Pro presented by GWM live on worldsurfleague.com Visit surfranchpro.com to explore ticket options - and you can use code LINEUP10 at checkout for 10% off all ticket types, exclusively for Lineup listeners. Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our Youtube channel. Get the latest WSL rankings, news, and event info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 09 May 2023 - 187 - EP 150: Mitchell Salazar - The Post-Margaret River Wrap Up, Winners and losers from the event, Results of the Mid-season Cut, Strong showings from World Champions, What’s next for Kelly Slater, Fan Mailbag, and a Vissla CT Shaper Rankings update
WSL commentator and Lineup co-host Mitchell Salazar is back to recap the Western Australia Margaret River Pro and the Mid-season Cut. Mitch and Dave discuss the top highlights, choose their biggest winners and losers from the Championship Tour’s crucial fifth event, answer a wide-ranging list of fan questions from the Instagram mailbag, marvel at the performance of the World Champions, and look at who made the cut. Finally, they reveal the updates to the 2023 Vissla CT Shaper Rankings. Follow Mitch here. Watch the highlights and full replay of the Western Australia Margaret River Pro. Stay up to date with the Vissla Shaper Rankings on worldsurfleague.com. Visit surfranchpro.com to explore ticket options - and you can use code LINEUP10 at checkout for 10% off all ticket types, exclusively for Lineup listeners. Tune in for the Surf Ranch Pro pres by 805 Beer May 27-28 on worldsurfleague.com. Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our Youtube channel. Stay up to date with all things WSL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 02 May 2023 - 186 - BONUS EPISODE: 1 on 1 w/ Carissa Moore - Her evolution across her career, The young guard on the women’s tour, Preparing for the 2023 season, Overcoming the 2022 Finals, Her connection to Oahu, and Surfing Pipeline
In the first episode of 1 On 1, Carissa Moore talks about her career, her process, and her 2023 season. She dives into everything she has going at this stage of her life, staying grateful, enjoying Oahu, and staying connected while on tour. She looks at her 2023 season, the insane amount of talent on the women’s tour and the young guard coming up, the start of the year at Pipeline, and the evolution of her preparation for events over time. Finally, the five-time World Champion reviews her 2022 season, her dominance throughout the year, a huge win in Brazil, the crushing loss in the Rip Curl WSL Finals, being inspired by Stephanie Gilmore, and letting go to focus onto the next challenge. Learn more about Carissa and follow her here. Watch her full 1 on 1 interview with Joe Turpel. Watch Carissa at the Western Australia Margaret River Pro live on worldsurfleague.com. Visit surfranchpro.com to explore ticket options - and you can use code LINEUP10 at checkout for 10% off all ticket types, exclusively for Lineup listeners. Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our Youtube channel. Stay up to date with all things WSL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 25 Apr 2023 - 185 - BONUS EPISODE: 1 on 1 w/ Joao Chianca - The road to World No. 1, His first career win in Portugal, Missing the cut in 2022, World Title thoughts, Nickname origins, and What surfer on tour he wants to beat most
In the latest episode of 1 On 1, Joao Chianca talks about his beginnings as a surfer in Brazil and his road to becoming the current World No. 1. He looks back at missing the Mid-season Cut in 2022 to requalifying through the Challenger Series to winning his first Championship Tour event in Portugal. Joao also shares where his nickname Chumbinho came from, his thoughts on the World Title, his relationship with other Brazilian athletes on tour, and what surfer he wants to smash in competition. Learn more about Joao and follow him here. Watch his 1 on 1 interview with Joe Turpel here. Watch the highlights and full replay of the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach pres by Bonsoy. Watch Joao next at the Western Australia Margaret River Pro April 20-30 on worldsurfleague.com. Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our Youtube channel. Stay up to date with all things WSL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 18 Apr 2023 - 184 - EP 149: Mitchell Salazar - The Post-Bells Beach Wrap Up, Winners and losers from the event, Australian domination, Occy vs Curren, A new surfer wearing yellow, Mid-season Cut, Fan Mailbag, and a Vissla CT Shaper Rankings update
WSL commentator and Lineup co-host Mitchell Salazar is back to recap the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach presented by Bonsoy. Mitch and Dave discuss the top highlights, choose their biggest winners and losers from the Championship Tour’s fourth event, answer a wide-ranging list of fan questions from the Instagram mailbag, and look forward to the Mid-season Cut in Margaret River. Finally, they reveal the updates to the 2023 Vissla CT Shaper Rankings. Follow Mitch here. Watch the highlights and full replay of the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach pres by Bonsoy. Stay up to date with the Vissla Shaper Rankings on worldsurfleague.com. Tune in for the Western Australia Margaret River Pro April 20-30 on worldsurfleague.com. Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our Youtube channel. Stay up to date with all things WSL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 13 Apr 2023 - 183 - EP 148: Mick Fanning - What makes Bells Beach so special, His post-tour career, The resurgence of Australian men’s surfing, Becoming a father, How to deal with pressure, Finding his place in free surfing, and His latest Search trip with Gabriel Medina
Three-time World Champion and four-time Bells Beach winner Mick Fanning joins the podcast. He talks about what makes Bells Beach so special, the aura surrounding the wave, the resurgence of Australian men’s surfing on tour, Owen Wright’s final competitive event, and the added dimension of the Mid-season Cut. He discusses his post-Championship Tour career, becoming a father, going on a Rip Curl Search trip with Gabriel Medina to a secret location, finding your place in the free surfing space, his lifetime deal with Rip Curl, and the many other companies and passions he’s working on. Mick also gives advice on how to deal with pressure, shares what types of boards he’s riding now, and looks back at his career-altering win as a wildcard at the 2001 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach. Learn more about Mick and follow him here. Watch the highlights from Tyler’s win at Bells Beach in 2022. Tune in for the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach pres by Bonsoy live April 4-14 on worldsurfleague.com. Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our Youtube channel. Stay up to date with all things WSL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 04 Apr 2023 - 182 - EP 147: Tyler Wright - The Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach, Her strong start to the Championship Tour season, Challenges facing young surfers, Owen Wright’s retirement, Work the surf industry needs to do, Her 2023 goals, and “releasing the handbrake”
Two-time World Champion, defending Bells Beach champ, and Rip Curl athlete Tyler Wright joins the podcast to discuss the season and the upcoming Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach presented by Bonsoy. She talks about her strong start to Championship Tour season, all the physical and mental energy she put into preparation for the year, the support team around her, and her priorities at this point in her career. She looks back at her entry into sponsorships and the tour at such a young age, the challenges of being young in such a heightened competitive environment, how hard it is to stay driven, and her advice for today’s surfers in the same situation. She talks through some of the tough issues surfing is facing, the work the industry still has to do, representation in surfing, and staying true to her values and identity. Tyler also touches on her brother Owen’s retirement announcement, “releasing the handbrake” and surfing in her own style, her goals for 2023, and why winning at Bells Beach was so meaningful for her. Learn more about Tyler and follow her here. Watch the highlights from Tyler’s win at Bells Beach in 2022. Tune in for the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach pres by Bonsoy live April 4-14 on worldsurfleague.com. Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our Youtube channel. Stay up to date with all things WSL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 28 Mar 2023 - 181 - EP 146: Kimi Werner - How spearfishing changed her life, Connecting community through food, Her film Lessons From Jeju, Working with YETI, Connecting to nature and the ocean, and Becoming a Spearfishing Champion
Spearfishing champion, chef, and YETI ambassador Kimi Werner joins the podcast to talk about her passion. She describes her visceral, life-changing introduction to spearfishing, the primal satisfaction of being able to provide food for yourself, how food inventory became one of the driving forces around her life, and how sharing fish and food can connect an entire community. She looks back at growing up in Maui, moving to the North Shore of Oahu, going to school for culinary arts, and how her experience as a chef merged beautifully with her passion for spearfishing. She discusses getting into spearfishing competition, working with YETI and using their products in her field, and making the film Lessons From Jeju with Patagonia about a centuries-old culture of freediving and fishing women in Korea. Learn more about Kimi and follow her here. Subscribe to her Youtube channel. Watch Kimi’s film “Lessons from Jeju” on Patagonia’s YouTube Channel. Tune in for the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach pres by Bonsoy April 4-14 on worldsurfleague.com. Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our Youtube channel. Stay up to date with all things WSL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 21 Mar 2023 - 180 - BONUS EPISODE: Mitchell Salazar - The Post-Portugal Wrap-Up, Winners and losers from the third event, Two breakout stars, Mid-season Cut danger, and A Vissla CT Shaper Rankings update
WSL commentator and Lineup co-host Mitchell Salazar is back to recap the MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal presented by Corona. Mitch and Dave discuss the top highlights, choose their biggest winners and losers from the Championship Tour’s first event, answer a wide-ranging list of fan questions, talk about the two exciting young first-time winners, and look at who is in danger of the Mid-season Cut. Finally, they reveal the updates to the 2023 Vissla CT Shaper Rankings. Follow Mitch here. Watch the highlights and full replay of the MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal pres by Corona. Stay up to date with the Vissla Shaper Rankings. Tune in for the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach pres by Bonsoy April 4-14 on worldsurfleague.com. Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our Youtube channel. Stay up to date with all things WSL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, 17 Mar 2023 - 179 - EP 145: Molly Picklum - Her breakout season, The talented new generation of women on tour, Reaching World No. 1 for the first time, Overcoming the Mid-season Cut, Viral surf video parts, and Honoring inspiring female athletes in Portugal
The Championship Tour’s current World No. 1 surfer and Rip Curl athlete Molly Picklum joins the pod for a special Women’s History Month episode to talk about her breakout season. She describes her confident mindset entering each event, her first impressions of Portugal, and what it’s been like sitting atop the rankings and capturing the yellow leader jersey for the first time in her career. She discusses her road to the tour, her entry into surfing, the strong surfing town she grew up in, how working with coach Glenn Hall has changed her approach, her relationship with Rip Curl, and how making the Challenger Series coming out of Australia is so difficult. Molly also touches on her video part that blew up in Postcards from Morgs, overcoming the Mid-season Cut last year, learning to trust herself, the uber-talented young generation of women on tour, and the woman she chose to honor for International Women’s Day. Learn more about Molly and follow her here. Watch her live at the MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal pres by Corona on worldsurfleague.com. Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our Youtube channel. Celebrate Women's History Month with us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 14 Mar 2023 - 178 - EP 144: Stephanie Gilmore - Winning her eighth World Title, The Rip Curl WSL Finals format, Portugal mindset, Mid-season Cut pressure, Brand representation, Working with YETI, and Finding continued purpose and inspiration in year 17
Eight-time WSL World Champion and YETI athlete Stephanie Gilmore joins the pod for a special International Women’s Day episode to discuss her seventeenth year on the Championship Tour. Amid her journey from Hawaii to Portugal, she describes feeling at home on the road, sitting below the Mid-season Cut line after two events, the young surfers on tour that energize her, and her confidence heading into Portugal. She talks about winning her record-breaking eighth World Title at the 2022 Rip Curl WSL Finals, still relishing the glory of that moment, being addicted to the Finals format, her mindset on that specific day, and battling ego and finding continued purpose after making history. Steph also touches on brand representation throughout her career, working with YETI both within and outside of surfing, her mindset going into the next event in Portugal, and who’s next to win a World Title. Learn more about Steph and follow her here. Watch the MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal pres by Corona March 8-16 on worldsurfleague.com. Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our Youtube channel. Celebrate International Women’s Day and Women's History Month with us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, 08 Mar 2023 - 177 - EP 143: Mitchell Salazar - The Post-Sunset Wrap Up, Winners and losers from the season’s second event, The Generational Shift on Tour, Fan Mailbag, and the first Vissla CT Shaper Rankings update
WSL commentator and Lineup co-host Mitchell Salazar is back to recap the Hurley Pro Sunset Beach. Mitch and Dave discuss the top highlights, choose their biggest winners and losers from the Championship Tour’s first event, answer a wide-ranging list of fan questions from the Instagram mailbag, and look forward to the next stop at Portugal. Finally, they reveal the updates to the 2023 Vissla CT Shaper Rankings. Follow Mitch here. Watch the highlights and full replay of the Hurley Pro Sunset Beach. Stay up to date with the Vissla Shaper Rankings on worldsurfleague.com. Tune in for the MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal pres by Corona March 8-16 on worldsurfleague.com. Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our Youtube channel. Stay up to date with all things WSL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 28 Feb 2023 - 176 - EP 142: David Mesfin & Beyin Abraha - Their film “Wade In The Water: A Journey Into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture,” The project’s origins, The long history of surfing West Africa, and What the surf industry can do to support the BIPOC community
Producers David Mesfin and Beyin Abraha join the pod to talk about their film Wade In The Water: A Journey Into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture and how it dives into the over 1000-year-old history of surfing in West Africa. They discuss the origins of the project, share their personal reasons for creating the film, explore its healing effects, and describe the many ways that aquatic culture has been a part of black culture since the very beginning. David and Beyin then look back at their own journeys into surfing, talk about the other things they’ve been working on, and look ahead at how surf brands and other organizations within the sport can support the BIPOC community. Follow David here. Follow Beyin here. Learn more about “Wade In The Water” and check out a screening of the film. Tune in for the Hurley Pro Sunset Beach live Feb 12-23 on worldsurfleague.com. Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our Youtube channel. Stay up to date with all things WSL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 21 Feb 2023 - 175 - EP 141: Mitchell Salazar - The Hurley Pro Sunset Beach Preview, Surfers to watch, The most intriguing wildcards, Goofy footers challenges at Sunset, The Vissla CT Shaper Rankings, Fan mailbag, and A tribute to Larry Haynes
WSL commentator Mitchell Salazar is back to preview the Hurley Pro Sunset Beach. They talk about the history and intricacies of the iconic wave, describe their own experiences there, and then choose the surfers to watch, from Jack Robinson to Kai Lenny to Gabriela Bryan, in the Championship Tour’s second event. They look at the long list of exciting wildcards and injury replacements in the draw, discuss how goofy footers have fared in past events at Sunset, answer fan questions, and preview the equipment after checking in on the Vissla CT Shaper Rankings. Mitch and Dave also pay tribute to the legendary filmmaker, water cinematographer, and North Shore staple Larry Haynes. Follow Mitch here. Tune in for the Hurley Pro Sunset Beach live Feb 12-23 on worldsurfleague.com. Watch the highlights and full replay of the Billabong Pro Pipeline. Stay up to date with the Vissla Shaper Rankings on worldsurfleague.com. Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our Youtube channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 14 Feb 2023 - 174 - EP 140: Mitchell Salazar - The Post-Pipeline Wrap Up, Winners and losers from the season’s opening event, Fan Mailbag, and the first Vissla CT Shaper Rankings update
WSL commentator Mitchell Salazar is back to recap the Billabong Pro Pipeline. Mitch and Dave discuss the biggest highlights, choose their biggest winners and losers from the Championship Tour’s first event, answer a wide-ranging list of fan questions from the Instagram mailbag, and look forward to the next stop at the Hurley Pro Sunset Beach. Finally, they reveal the first update of the 2023 Vissla CT Shaper Rankings. Follow Mitch here. Watch the highlights and full replay of the Billabong Pro Pipeline. Stay up to date with the Vissla Shaper Rankings on worldsurfleague.com. Tune in for the Hurley Pro Sunset Beach live Feb 12-23 on worldsurfleague.com. Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our Youtube channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, 10 Feb 2023 - 173 - EP 139: Cliff Kapono - How the ocean connects us all, Receiving the 2023 WSL Impact Award, Hawaii and his surfing story, Promoting science through surfing, His current projects, the Vissla Shaper Rankings, and Becoming the surfer/scientist
Marine conservation scientist, ocean steward, and surfer Dr. Cliff Kapono joins the podcast after winning the inaugural WSL Impact Award. He talks about all the amazing projects he’s involved with, from working with the MEGA Lab to elevate scientific literacy and Reef Footwear to 3D coral reef formations at famous surf breaks, creating the Surfer Biome Project, and researching how the ocean connects us all. He looks back at his roots in Hawaii, his reasons for getting into the sport at a young age, learning the balance between pursuing a doctorate and surfing career, working with Vissla, and finding the surfer/scientist identity. Cliff also shares his thoughts on the variety of boards he rides, the connective DNA of ocean bacteria, the relationship between speed, power, and flow, and the new Vissla Shaper Rankings. Learn more about Cliff and Follow him here. Check out the MEGA Lab and follow here. Hear another interview about Cliff’s work here. Stay up to date with the Vissla Shaper Rankings on worldsurfleague.com. Watch the Championship Tour opener at the Billabong Pro Pipeline live Jan 29-Feb 10. Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our Youtube channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 31 Jan 2023 - 172 - BONUS EPISODE: Mitchell Salazar - The new Vissla Shaper Rankings, The competition rules and scoring system, Surfer-shaper pairings at Pipeline, and Shaper predictions for the 2023 Championship Tour
WSL commentator Mitchell Salazar joins the podcast to talk about the all-new Vissla Shaper Rankings. Dave and Mitch introduce the new rankings that celebrate and measure the shapers who build boards for the Championship Tour surfers. They share the inspiration for the rankings and then break down its rules and scoring system. They share their top three shaper observations for the tour, discuss the surfer-shaper pairings they’re excited to watch at Pipeline and Sunset, and then make their bold predictions for which shaper will take the crown. Follow Mitchell here. Stay up to date with the Vissla Shaper Rankings on worldsurfleague.com. Watch the Championship Tour opener at the Billabong Pro Pipeline live Jan 29-Feb 10. Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our Youtube channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, 26 Jan 2023 - 171 - EP 138: Shane Dorian - The Billabong Pro Pipeline, Predictions for the 2023 Championship Tour, His evolving career in surfing, Bow hunting and YETI, Social media’s impact on surfing, His move into coaching, and The surfers to watch at Pipe
Big Wave surfer, YETI athlete, and Momentum Generation icon Shane Dorian joins the podcast to talk about the upcoming Billabong Pro Pipeline. He makes his predictions for the Pipe event and talks about the major storylines going into the Championship Tour season: a shakeup on the women’s side with young surfers like Molly Picklum and Caity Simmers, Gabriel Medina’s huge return, John John Florence surfing at 100%, and the young stars ready to make their move. He looks back at how his career in surfing has progressed over the decades, from starting out in Kona, Hawaii, doing Taylor Steele movies, surfing on the CT, switching his focus to big wave surfing, and now moving on to coaching his son Jackson and other talented young surfers. Shane also describes his work with YETI and how the brand fits his new passion for bow hunting and archery, looks at the Pipeline forecast, discusses the impact of social media on surfing, and explores Kelly Slater’s dominance. Learn more about Shane and follow him here. Watch the Championship Tour opener at the Billabong Pro Pipeline live Jan 29-Feb 10. Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our Youtube channel. Stay up to date with all things WSL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 24 Jan 2023 - 170 - EP 137: Sara Kohrogi - The new surf documentary series “Chasing Waves” on Disney+, Behind-the-scenes stories from filming, Her quest to qualify for the Olympics, A unique career in surfing, and Japanese surf culture
Surfer Sara Kohrogi joins to talk about her new documentary series Chasing Waves, now streaming on Disney+. She discusses how she got involved in the new surfing documentary, describes its focus on Japanese surf culture and surfing’s debut in the Olympics, and tells behind-the-scenes stories from filming. She looks back at her unique career in surfing, getting into the sport in Hermosa Beach, California, competing at a young age, working and surfing in Japan, and making the final casting call for The Ultimate Surfer. She then looks ahead at her plans for the future, the upcoming 2024 Olympics, her goal to be one of Japan’s first female free surfers, and competing on the WSL Qualifying Series. Sara also touches on meeting Kelly Slater, dealing with scoliosis as an athlete, and how Japanese culture and surf culture mix. Learn more about Sara and follow her here. Watch her new series Chasing Waves now on Disney+. Prepare for the Championship Tour opener at the Billabong Pro Pipeline on January 29. Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our Youtube channel. Stay up to date with all things WSL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 17 Jan 2023 - 169 - EP 136: Maxime Huscenot - Goals for his rookie year on tour, The Billabong Pro Pipeline, His journey from World Junior Champion to CT surfer, Réunion Island stories, Representing France, and His life-changing qualification moment
In the first episode of 2023, Championship Tour rookie Maxime Huscenot joins the podcast to discuss the upcoming season. He describes the moment he was told that he qualified on the beach in Hawaii, what making the tour means to him, and his thoughts on the new three-tier qualifying system. He looks back on his long journey to this huge moment, getting his start in surfing in Réunion Island alongside Johanne Defay, training on the Gold Coast and signing with Quiksilver, winning the World Junior Championship in 2009, and then battling through the QS and Challenger Series to qualify. He then looks forward to the 2023 CT season, his debut event at the Billabong Pro Pipeline, training for Pipe in France and Spain’s challenging heavy barrels, the events he’s looking forward to most, representing France on tour, and his outlook and goals for his rookie year. Learn more about Maxime and follow him here. Prepare for the Championship Tour opener at the Billabong Pro Pipeline on January 29. Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our Youtube channel. Stay up to date with all things WSL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 10 Jan 2023 - 168 - EP 135: MEGA MAILBAG! - Dave answers listener questions on: Choosing event locations, Hot takes for the 2023 Championship Tour, New sponsors across surfing, His favorite rookies, Surfing as art vs sport, and His dream future guests
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. Topics range from how the WSL chooses its event locations, his favorite interviews so far, how to deal with criticism from fans and media, surfing as art versus sport, new sponsors across the surf landscape, how to build up a country’s surf infrastructure, and the tour’s potential expansion. He also looks ahead, answering questions about his favorite rookies, hot takes for the upcoming Championship Tour season, his predictions for the 2023 World Champions, and finally, his dream future guests for the show. Follow Dave here. Prepare for the Championship Tour opener at the Billabong Pro Pipeline on January 29, 2023. Join the conversation by following The Lineup with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our Youtube channel. Stay up to date with all things WSL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 20 Dec 2022 - 167 - EP 134: Gerry Lopez & Stacy Peralta - Their new film “The Yin & Yang of Gerry Lopez,” Origins in surfing and skateboarding, Pipeline, Yoga and meditation, Creating the film with Patagonia, and Finding peace and stillness in a violent sport
Iconic surfer, waterman, and two-time Pipeline champion Gerry Lopez and filmmaker and legendary skateboarder Stacy Peralta join the pod to discuss their new film The Yin & Yang of Gerry Lopez. The duo talks about the long process of creating the project, partnering with Patagonia, the challenges along the way, Stacy’s interview techniques, and Gerry’s willingness to share everything. They both look back at their origins in surfing and skateboarding, Gerry’s first waves at age 10 in Hawaii, Stacy’s entry into skating in Santa Monica, CA, and the side-by-side evolution of both sports over the years. They dive into the film’s story, Gerry’s legendary trips to Indonesia and dominance at Pipeline, exploring new waves, dealing with fame, and finding moments of stillness and peace amidst the danger and action of the world’s heaviest breaks. Gerry and Stacy also touch on yoga, meditation, living in the moment, and always looking forward to the next wave. Follow Gerry here. Follow Stacy here. Stream their film The Yin & Yang of Gerry Lopez, releasing December 14. Follow Patagonia here. Check out all of Patagonia’s surf stories. Join the conversation by following The Lineup with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our Youtube channel. Stay up to date with all things WSL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 13 Dec 2022 - 166 - EP 133: Kelsey González: Anderson .Paak and the Free Nationals, Balancing touring and surfing, Favorite surfers on the Championship Tour, Surfing the Surf Ranch with Kelly Slater, Bobby Martinez, and The link between music and surfing
Kelsey González, bassist for The Free Nationals and surfer, joins The Lineup to talk about the connection between music and surfing. He starts with his experience in surfing, growing up in Orange County and surfing up and down the California coast, how he balances surfing with touring, his love for Bobby Martinez, his favorite surfers and stops on the Championship Tour, watching the tour from all over the world, and getting the opportunity to surf and play music at the Surf Ranch with Kelly Slater. Then he switches over to talk music. He describes the origins of Anderson .Paak and The Free Nationals to winning a Grammy with Anderson .Paak, working with Dr. Dre, nerves when performing live in front of massive crowds, playing music and surfing with Flea, Anthony Keidis, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, the difference between concerts in the US and abroad, and the career achievement he’s most proud of. Follow Kelsey here. Learn more about The Free Nationals and follow them here. Join the conversation by following The Lineup with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our Youtube channel. Stay up to date with all things WSL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 06 Dec 2022 - 165 - Re-Air: EP 16: Ryan Callinan
A Re-Air from the March 2020 conversation with the 2023 CT qualifier, Ryan Callinan! 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 compete with the world’s best. Learn more about Ryan and follow him here. Watch the Haleiwa Challenger presented by The Hawaiian Islands Nov 26 - Dec 7 on worldsurfleague.com. Check out the Challenger Series rankings. Join the conversation by following The Lineup with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our Youtube channel. Stay up to date with all things WSL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 29 Nov 2022 - 164 - EP 132: Travis Logie - Championship Tour qualification scenarios, The Challenger Series finale, Exciting new rookies, What to expect from surfers who requalified, His biggest season highlights, and The surfers to watch at Haleiwa
WSL Senior Manager of Tours & Competition and former Championship Tour surfer Travis Logie joins The Lineup to talk about the Challenger Series finale at Haleiwa. He breaks down the women’s qualification situation, what to expect from Macy Callaghan and Molly Picklum’s second stints on the CT, the new rookie Caity Simmers’ immense talent, and what Bettylou Sakura Johnson and others still need to do to seize their spot on tour. He looks at the men’s side, the reinvigorated Leo Fioravanti and Ryan Callinan, history being made with Rio Waida becoming the first Indonesian surfer to qualify for the CT, and the scenarios for Ramzi Boukhiam, Ian Gentil, and the other men on the cusp of making the tour. Finally, Travis answers fans’ Instagram questions, takes on the Lightning Round, and previews the Haleiwa Challenger at home in The Hawaiian Islands. Learn more about Travis and follow him here. Watch the Haleiwa Challenger presented by The Hawaiian Islands Nov 26 - Dec 7 on worldsurfleague.com. Check out the Challenger Series rankings. Join the conversation by following The Lineup with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our Youtube channel. Stay up to date with all things WSL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 22 Nov 2022 - 163 - EP 131: Jack Robinson - The upcoming Championship Tour season, His Rip Curl WSL Finals experience, Winning at home in Margaret River, Health and training philosophy, Rivalries on tour, and His eight biggest contenders for the World Title
Australian Championship Tour star Jack Robinson is back to talk about the 2022 Rip Curl WSL Finals and the upcoming season. He dissects his heat against Italo Ferreira at Trestles, details his training regimen and strategy for the title-deciding event, and lists his top competition for the 2023 World Title. He looks back at his huge 2022 season, the importance of winning at home in Margaret River, the stress-free atmosphere around his win at G-Land, and his massive improvement over the course of the season. He talks about fitness and health, how to overcome the effects of regular travel, finding time to recover, achieving balance, and using saunas, nutrition like AG1 by Athletic Greens, and sleep to achieve optimum performance. Finally, Jack looks forward to the next CT season, his plans for Pipeline and spending some of the North Shore season in the Volcom house, potential rivalries on tour, the eight contenders in their prime, and his excitement to get back to competition. Learn more about Jack and follow him here. Join the conversation by following The Lineup with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our Youtube channel. Stay up to date with all things WSL. Athletic Greens is going to give you a free 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D and five free travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/thelineup today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 15 Nov 2022 - 162 - EP 130: Greg MacGillivray - “Five Summer Stories,” A career in surf filmmaking, Filming in extreme places from Everest to Mavericks, Tales from Hollywood, IMAX innovations, and Surfing’s early days
Filmmaker and surfer Greg MacGillivray joins the pod to talk about his influential surf film Five Summer Stories, his new memoir Five Hundred Summer Stories, and a lifetime in surfing. First, he looks back at the early days of surfing, the joy and escape that it provides, the introduction of competitive surfing, and his personal beginnings in the sport in Southern California. He dives into his work with Jim Freeman and MacGillivray Freeman Films, directing and producing surf films like Five Summer Stories, Big Wednesday and more, working in Hollywood, developing some of the first IMAX films, and even contributing to Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner. He shares stories from filming in extreme places from Mount Everest to Mavericks to America’s National Parks and beyond. Greg also touches on conservation, innovations in film technology, the similarities between mountain climbers and surfers, and the upcoming screening of his new film alongside live music. Follow Greg here. Watch the screening of Five Hundred Summer Stories live at the Coast Film & Music Festival November 13 in Laguna Beach, California. Preorder Greg’s visual memoir now. Learn more about his films. Join the conversation by following The Lineup with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our Youtube channel. Stay up to date with all things WSL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 08 Nov 2022 - 161 - EP 129: Macy Callaghan - Her huge season on the Challenger Series, The road to the Championship Tour, A new competitive mindset, Burnout, Taking breaks to film content, Requalification goals, Surfing Pipeline, and Her career’s path through surfing
Current Challenger Series leader and former Championship Tour competitor Macy Callaghan joins The Lineup to talk about her big season. She dissects her success on the Challenger Series and how she’s made three straight Finals, changing her competitive mindset from past seasons, building up her mental game, traveling with a good crew of friends, and rediscovering her love of surfing. She looks back at her road to the CT, growing up in Avoca Beach, Australia, getting a scholarship for competitive swimming, ultimately choosing surfing as her career path, her long relationship with Billabong, burnout and taking breaks from competition to film content, and winning the World Junior Title before rising all the way up through the ranks. Finally, Macy looks forward to the future, her great chances of requalifying for the CT, her feelings on surfing Pipeline, her thoughts on the new format, and the events she’s looking forward to most. Learn more about Macy and follow her here. Rewatch her in the Final at the EDP Vissla Pro Join the conversation by following The Lineup with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our Youtube channel. Stay up to date with the rankings and highlights of the WSL Challenger Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 01 Nov 2022 - 160 - EP 128: Dane Gudauskas - Positive Vibe Warriors Surfboards, Growth and evolution through surfing, His work with Channel Islands Surfboards, Connectivity in the ocean, How competition impacted him, and His personal journey in surfing
Positive vibe warrior and free-surfing virtuoso Dane Gudauskas returns to The Lineup to share some stoke and discuss his transformative last few years. He talks about starting Positive Vibe Warriors Surfboards with his brothers Pat and Tanner with the goal of creating more access and getting more people into the water, and the process of learning business, production, and marketing. He breaks down his journey through surfing, the impact competition had on him, his evolution through different styles and boards, his journey inward, and how the unique sport changes the way you think. He explains the connectivity that the ocean creates and how surfing provides an access point for him to work with inspired community leaders around the world. Dane also touches on personal growth, getting into adventure mode while traveling, the big wave assessment group, The Matrix, and his work with Channel Islands Surfboards since becoming a part owner. Learn more about Dane and follow him here. Learn more and shop the Positive Vibe Warriors. Watch Dane in CI Pro: The Movie. Join the conversation by following The Lineup with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our Youtube channel. Stay up to date with all things WSL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 - 159 - Re-Air: EP 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, and his new upcoming film
A Re-Air of our November 2021 episode with former pro surfer and journalist Jamie Brisick. 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 Angeles in the Valley and earning his spot in the lineup at Malibu, using surfing as the way to escape suburban mediocrity, competing as an amateur, and having big dreams to pursue surfing as a career. He details his experiences as a pro surfer, discovering the very real delineation between amateur and pro, traveling to new places around the world, enjoying the characters at the fringe of the sport, seeing the difference between pro surfers then and now, and working through the challenges of life after the tour. Finally, he discusses his long career as a writer and journalist, how he finds inspiration and creativity, filling the void left by surfing with writing, studying youth culture in Japan on a Fulbright Scholarship, processing tragedy through writing, and his upcoming film “Becoming Westerly.” Follow Jamie on Instagram here. Join the conversation by following The Lineup with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our Youtube channel. Stay up to date with all things WSL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 18 Oct 2022 - 158 - EP 127: Soleil Errico - The new WSL Longboard World Champion, Winning her second World Title at Malibu, Local knowledge at First Point, Balancing college with the Longboard Tour, Her road into pro surfing, and Goals for the 2023 season and beyond
Freshly crowned Longboard World Champion Soleil Errico joins The Lineup to discuss winning her second World Title. She talks about winning at her home break, how wild it is to surf flawless Malibu with no one else out, the difference between this title and her first one in 2018, and her shifting strategy throughout the event. She breaks down the biggest heats along her road to the title, the boards she was riding and how she sources her equipment, and her goals for the 2023 Longboard Tour and beyond. She looks back at her journey to becoming a longboard champ, being born in New York City, moving to Hawaii and California and starting to surf First Point Malibu all the time, her greatest surfing influences over the years, and the moment she knew she wanted to be a professional surfer. Soleil also touches on balancing college with traveling to compete, working with young surfers through the Rising Tides program, and the wave she wants to surf most. Learn more about Soleil and follow her here. Relive the title-deciding Final at the Cuervo Classic Malibu Longboard Championship pres by O’Neill. Join the conversation by following The Lineup with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our Youtube channel. Check out the 2023 WSL Longboard Tour Schedule. Stay up to date with all things WSL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 11 Oct 2022 - 157 - EP 126: Jamie O’Brien - All things Pipeline, Creating the new Jamie O’Brien Surf App, Being ahead of the curve with Vlogs and Youtube, The North Shore season, and Thoughts on Kelly Slater and Moana Jones Wong’s historic wins at Pipe
Pipeline legend and content king Jamie O’Brien returns to The Lineup to discuss the upcoming North Shore season and his newest project. He talks about what he does when the North Shore isn’t breaking, the difference between free surfing and competitive surfing, how he stacks up against the top Championship Tour surfers in the barrel, and being ahead of the curve on creating vlogs and Youtube content. He breaks down the all-new Jamie O’Brien Surf App, how it came to life, how every surfer can benefit from its info, and what it was like sharing all his secrets on technique and surfing. Jamie also touches on coaching CT athletes like Adriano de Souza, Italo Ferreira, and Carissa Moore at Pipeline, how he decides what board to ride out at Pipe, his passion for filming, and Kelly Slater and Moana Jones Wong’s historic wins at Pipeline to start last season. Learn more about Jamie and follow him here. Download the Jamie O’Brien Surf App now. Subscribe to Jamie’s Youtube Channel. Join the conversation by following The Lineup with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our Youtube channel. Watch the EDP Vissla Ericeira Pro live October 1-9 on worldsurfleague.com. Stay up to date with all things WSL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 04 Oct 2022 - 156 - EP 125: Marcio Zouvi - The genesis of Sharp Eye Surfboards, Shaping boards for the world’s best surfers, Filipe Toledo’s title-winning quad, Managing the best team on Earth, The importance of competition, and Stories from a career as a top shaper
Sharp Eye Surfboards founder and shaper Marcio Zouvi joins The Lineup to talk about building boards for the best surfers in the world. He discusses the recent Rip Curl WSL Finals, working with Filipe Toledo over the years to dial in the perfect Trestles surfboard, watching Filipe win the World Title on the Sharp Eye quad, and the impact on his business since. He looks back at his personal journey to becoming one of the top shapers in the sport, growing up in Rio de Janeiro, learning to surf at Copacabana beach, attempting to shape his first board at age 12, moving to San Diego to learn his craft and work his way up through the ranks, and finally creating his own brand. He breaks down the evolution of technology over the last 30 years, incorporating concaves in the designs, CNC machines, and how he started to work with Championship Tour athletes. Finally, he dives into the details of shaping for the world’s best, creating 10 to 20 boards for every stop on tour, assembling and managing the most impressive team on the planet, traveling to events, the importance of competition, and seeing how far his equipment can be pushed. Follow Marcio here. Learn more about Sharp Eye Surfboards and follow here. Join the conversation by following The Lineup with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our Youtube channel. Watch the EDP Vissla Ericeira Pro live October 1-9 on worldsurfleague.com. Stay up to date with all things WSL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 27 Sep 2022 - 155 - EP 124: Ashton Goggans Returns - Thoughts on the Rip Curl WSL Finals, The new No Contest coming this month, Stephanie Gilmore’s future, Brazilian dominance, Electric Acid Surfboard Test, His insane production during lockdown, and What’s next from Stab
Stab editor-at-large and producer Ashton Goggans returns to the Lineup Podcast. He talks about what he’s been up to over the last few years, including launching Stab Premium, creating the documentary Andy Irons & The Radicals, working on a new Electric Acid Surfboard Test and Stab In The Dark, and making surf movies while being locked down in Los Angeles. He describes watching the Rip Curl WSL Finals from Brazil and shares his thoughts on the format, Steph’s historic win, Filipe’s breakthrough, the surfers who impressed him most, and why he was rooting for Jack Robinson. He talks about working for the past six months on No Contest (dropping this month), evolving it from a behind-the-scenes tour show to more of an in-depth travel show, partnering with Red Bull, his Bourdain-like approach, and all the wild places the show has taken him over the past year. Ashton also touches on what he’d love to see Steph Gilmore do next, Electric Acid Surfboard Test’s disruptive collaborations, the dominance of Brazilians on the Championship Tour, what’s coming next for Stab, and what his job title actually means. Follow Ashton here. Check out Stab Mag here. Prepare for the new season of No Contest dropping September 29. Watch the latest episode of Stab’s Electric Acid Surfboard Test with Mick Fanning. Join the conversation by following The Lineup with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our Youtube channel. Stay up to date with all things WSL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 20 Sep 2022 - 154 - Re-Air: EP 04: Filipe Toledo - Contending for a World Title, The importance of family, His need for speed, His rise to the Championship Tour, and How the last generation of Brazilians set today’s surfers up for success
A Re-Air from 2019 with the now newly crowned World Champion Filipe Toledo! ------- 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 Brazilian surfers set today’s athletes up for success. Learn more about Filipe here and here. Watch him next at the Corona Open J-Bay July 12-21 on worldsurfleague.com. Dive into the fight for the WSL Final 5 and explore the Championship Tour rankings. Join the conversation by following The Lineup with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our Youtube channel. Stay up to date with all things WSL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 13 Sep 2022 - 153 - EP 123: Mike Parsons - The Rip Curl WSL Finals, Coaching the biggest names in surfing, Ideal conditions at Lower Trestles, The most memorable moments of the season, Kelly Slater’s win at Pipeline, and The strengths of all 10 World Title contenders
Mike Parsons joins the podcast to break down the Rip Curl WSL Finals. He details the ideal conditions at Lower Trestles, looks back at his time working as a contest director and dealing with the pressure of making the call to run, and shares his thoughts on equipment, seeding, and momentum in the World Title-deciding event. He discusses his current role as a coach and manager for some of the biggest names in surfing, from WSL Final 5 surfer Kanoa Igarashi to CT competitors Lakey Peterson and Kolohe Andino to Big Wave superstar Kai Lenny and more. He talks about the 2022 Championship Tour season, the intense pressure at Margaret River, the “huge exhale” at G-Land, the impact of the new format, the historic moments for the women at Pipeline and Teahupo’o, Kelly Slater’s unforgettable win at Pipe, and what to expect in seasons to come. To finish up, Snips goes into coach mode and breaks down the greatest strengths of each Rip Curl WSL Finals contender. Learn more about Mike here and follow him here. Watch the Rip Curl WSL Finals live September 8-16. Join the conversation by following The Lineup with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our Youtube channel. Stay up to date with all things WSL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 - 152 - EP 122: Tatiana Weston-Webb - Competing for the World Title at the Rip Curl WSL Finals, The women’s historic return to Teahupo’o, The road to the Finals, Her inspirations in Kauai, Her career journey, and How her outsider mentality makes her a contender
World No. 3 Tatiana Weston-Webb joins the podcast before she competes for the World Title at the Rip Curl WSL Finals. She breaks down her preparation for the title-deciding event at Trestles, how she’s been training, how she feels about her seeding, the support team behind her, and her strategy once she’s in the water. She talks about the last few events of the regular season leading up to the Finals, the women’s historic return to Teahupo’o, competing in serious conditions, what it was like staying in Tahiti, and dealing with the pressure of the fight for the WSL Final 5. She looks back at the 2021 Rip Curl WSL Finals, coming so close to her first World Title but finishing second to Carissa Moore, the challenging offseason that followed, working with a sports psychologist, and starting this season at Pipeline. Tati also details her career journey up to this point, from her upbringing and inspirations in Kauai, the importance of Brazilian culture in her life, her introduction to surfing, and how her outsider approach makes her a World Title contender. Learn more about Tati here and follow her here. Watch her compete for the World Title at the Rip Curl WSL Finals September 8-16. Join the conversation by following The Lineup with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our Youtube channel. Stay up to date with all things WSL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 30 Aug 2022 - 151 - EP 121: Nathan Hedge - A long-awaited return to Tahiti, Keys to success at Teahupo’o, His seven-year career on the CT, The challenges of life after the tour, Working with Outerknown, The impact of Narrabeen, and His worst wipeout ever
Former Championship Tour surfer and Outerknown Tahiti Pro wildcard Nathan Hedge joins the podcast to talk about Tahiti and his career in surfing. He describes how he stayed busy in Tahiti before the competition began, his longtime connection to the island, getting back into “contest mode,” and the younger surfers to watch. He breaks down the challenging wave at Teahupo’o, tells the story of his worst wipeout, and shares the keys to success for how to conquer nerves and thrive in such a heavy break. He looks back at his career, traveling with the Rip Curl team as a grom, being shaped by the Narrabeen community, competing for seven seasons on the CT, and facing the challenges of life after the tour. “The Hog” also touches on his ambassadorship with Outerknown, the ongoing process of working through addiction, being inspired by Kelly’s win at Pipe at age 50, and what’s next for him. Learn more about Nathan here and follow him here. Watch the Outerknown Tahiti Pro live August 11-21 Join the conversation by following The Lineup with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our Youtube channel. Stay up to date with all things WSL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 23 Aug 2022 - 150 - EP 120: Keith Malloy - His new film “Mind Surfing” with Conner Coffin and 805, A lifetime in surfing, The journey into filmmaking, His time on the Championship Tour, The magic of Teahupo’o, The Malloy brothers’ adventures, and Exciting upcoming projects
Surfer and filmmaker Keith Malloy joins the lineup to talk about his latest adventures. He discusses making his new film Mind Surfing with 805 featuring Conner Coffin, how the partnership and idea came together, what he learned about Conner while filming, and the other surfers he worked with on the project. He looks back at his lifetime in surfing, the impact his surfing family and brothers all had on him, the influence of the California coastline, his season on the Championship Tour, and then his move away from competition altogether. He breaks down his journey into filmmaking, starting out on his first movie Come Hell or High Water with Mark Cunningham, collaborating with Patagonia on a bunch of films, forming a production company, and working with athletes from sports outside surfing. Keith also touches on the majestic nature of Teahupo’o, surfing and working while raising three kids, and his upcoming projects with 805 and more. Learn more about Keith here. Check out his latest film with 805 featuring Conner Coffin, Mind Surfing. Learn more about 805. Learn more about Bimarian Films. Join the conversation by following The Lineup with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our Youtube channel. Stay up to date with all things WSL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 16 Aug 2022 - 149 - EP 119: Conner Coffin - Competing in the 2021 Rip Curl WSL Finals, Filming a new project with Keith Malloy and 805, The Challenger Series gauntlet, The Mid-season Cut, His switch to JS, and The importance of passions outside surfing
2021 Rip Curl WSL Final 5 competitor, Santa Barbara torchbearer, and one of the most powerful surfers in the world Conner Coffin returns to the podcast to talk about his past year. He looks back at his run to the Finals last season, the mentality shift that led him to his career-best result, the unparalleled energy on the beach at Trestles, and his thoughts on the new format. He dives into a new film project he’s working on with Keith Malloy and 805, what it’s like to balance competing on tour with traveling and filming, and his favorite surf movies growing up. He goes through his 2022 season on the Championship Tour, the new schedule with the Mid-season Cut, his role as a surfer rep, and then discusses the Challenger Series and his goals moving forward. Conner also touches on his big switch to JS surfboards, finding a second home on the Gold Coast, the importance of having passions outside of surfing, and his biggest surf inspiration. This conversation was recored in June of 2022* Learn more about Conner here and here. Watch him next at the EDP Vissla Pro Ericeira live October 1-9 on worldsurfleague.com. Watch his feature film by 806 directed by Keith Malloy, Mind Surfing, on Youtube now. Join the conversation by following The Lineup with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our Youtube channel. Stay up to date with all things WSL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 09 Aug 2022 - 148 - Re-Air: Ep 87 Courtney Conlogue - The US Open, Her comeback 2021 season, Waves of consequence, Recovering from serious concussions, Strike mission to Tahiti, The effects of social media, and Her thoughts on the Rip Curl WSL Finals
A Re-Air of The Lineup's chat with Courtney Conlogue from September of 2021! --------- The Vans US Open of Surfing, the 4th stop of the 8-stop 2022 WSL Challenger Series, is underway in Huntington Beach, California. Featuring an international field of Challengers looking to secure a spot on next year’s elite WSL championship tour, the event is streaming live at WorldSurfLeague.com and the WSL App, do not miss it! Following the completion of the Vans US Open of Surfing, the World’s best surfers will be heading to Tahiti for the Outerknown Tahiti Pro. --------- 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 held in her hometown, how it holds a special place in her heart, and using her local knowledge to her advantage. She describes competing after taking a year off from surfing while recovering from three concussions in seven months, shares how revitalized she felt in Mexico when she clinched her spot on tour next year, and gives her thoughts on how the Rip Curl WSL Finals played out. She talks about waves of consequence on tour, the strike mission she took to Tahiti this year, surfing Pipeline with Carissa Moore and Keala Kennelly, and the importance of having a tour that challenges its athletes. Courtney also touches on the first board she ever bought, being in the spotlight at a young age, the effects social media has on today’s youth, and what she would have done if she didn’t pursue pro surfing. Learn more about Courtney here and be sure to follow her on Instagram here. Watch the Vans US Open of Surfing July 30 - august 7 on worldsurfleague.com. Dive into the fight for the WSL Final 5 and explore the Championship Tour rankings. Join the conversation by following The Lineup with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our Youtube channel. Stay up to date with all things WSL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 02 Aug 2022 - 147 - Re-Air: Ep 24: Caroline Marks, Tyler Wright, & Tatiana Weston-Webb - Charging waves of consequence, surfing Teahupo'o, adding a women's event to Tahiti, and the 2014 Tahiti Pro Final
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 surfing Teahupo’o, discuss what adding a women’s event there would mean, recap the heaviest sessions they’ve ever had, and rewatch the 2014 Tahiti Pro Final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 - 146 - EP 118: Matt McGillivray - J-Bay, His first two years on the Championship Tour, Skydiving and basejumping, Traveling with Morgan Cibilic, Hometown expectations, Sharks in the lineup, Preparing for Teahupo’o, and His goals for next season
South African Championship Tour surfer Matt McGillivray joins the pod to talk about J-Bay and his budding career on tour. He breaks down his long relationship with J-Bay, how his family moved to the small town of Jeffreys Bay ten years ago, the heavy hometown expectations on him, his first introduction to the CT as a wildcard there in 2018, and staying relaxed by enjoying surfing his favorite wave with just two guys out. He shares his thoughts on the tour schedule redesign, the intense pressure of the Mid-season Cut, and how he was just so happy to get to surf J-Bay after making the cut at Margaret River. He looks back at his wild first two years on tour, his tight relationship with Morgan Cibilic, filming Make or Break and Postcards From Morgs, and working with Channel Islands to lock in his equipment. Matt also tells stories about living in Australia during COVID, his family’s passion for skydiving and base jumping, sharks in the lineup, preparing for Teahupo’o, and his big goals for the rest of this season and next year. Learn more about Matty here and follow him here. Watch him next at the Outerknown Tahiti Pro August 11-21. Check out the CT rankings here. Join the conversation by following The Lineup with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our Youtube channel. Stay up to date with all things WSL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 19 Jul 2022 - 145 - EP 117: Shaun Tomson - A masterclass on J-Bay, Winning a World Title, Creating The Code method, The early days of pro surfing, Finding purpose, Filipe vs Jack, The importance of shapers, and The life-changing power of surfing
1977 World Champion, author, and speaker Shaun Tomson joins the pod to talk about the power of surfing. He tells the story of his own 16-year career on the Championship Tour, the early days of pro surfing, his World Title season, and the moment he decided to pursue surfing as a career. He breaks down the upcoming Corona Open J-Bay, lists his favorite surfers ever at Jeffreys Bay, recalls how Filipe Toledo reimagined how to surf the wave with his iconic 10-point ride there, and reveals how there’s nowhere to hide on the perfect pointbreak and how it can expose your inadequacies as a surfer. He discusses his life before and after surfing, his first family surf trip to J-Bay, his father’s commitment to growing the sport, why he moved to Santa Barbara, California, and his decades-long love affair with Rincon and its point breaks. Finally, Shaun talks about creating The Code method, writing books to inspire people, his career as a speaker, working with others to find purpose and overcome loss, and the life-changing impact surfing can have. Learn more about Shaun here and follow him here. Watch him in Bustin’ Down the Door here. Read Shaun’s books here and here. Watch the Corona Open J-Bay live July 12-21. Join the conversation by following The Lineup with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our Youtube channel. Stay up to date with all things WSL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 12 Jul 2022 - 144 - EP 116: Lucas “Chumbo” Chianca - The Red Bull Big Wave Awards, The happiest year of his life, His road from Saquarema to the peak of Big Wave surfing, His biggest influences, The tight Big Wave community, and The Nazare event that changed everything
Big Wave surfer and Red Bull Big Wave Awards nominee Lucas “Chumbo” Chianca joins the podcast to talk about the happiest year of his life. He discusses his big 2022 that included the birth of his first daughter, watching his brother Joao compete on the Championship Tour, and being the only man nominated for all three categories of the 2022 Red Bull Big Wave Awards. He looks back at his road from the small town of Saquarema to the peak of the sport, the mentors like Carlos Burle who influenced him along the way, the local waves that first prepared him for Nazare, Jaws, and Mavericks, and his breakthrough performance at the 2017 Nazare event. He dives into the tight-knit Big Wave community, the strong bond of surfers in the water, and the athletes like Kai Lenny, Justine Dupont, Billy Kemper, and Joao Macedo who have inspired him to raise his game. Lucas also touches on his goals for the next season, working on the “Why We Go” Red Bull series, what he thinks about in the water during a massive swell, and tips for paddling into waves at Teahupo’o. Learn more about Lucas here and follow him here. Red Bull's upcoming Big Wave Series featuring Lucas entitled 'Why We Go' coming soon here Watch his nominated rides for the Red Bull Big Wave Awards. Read a profile on him here. Join the conversation by following The Lineup with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our Youtube channel. Stay up to date with all things WSL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 05 Jul 2022 - 143 - Re-Air: EP 04: Filipe Toledo - Contending for a World Title, The importance of family, His need for speed, His rise to the Championship Tour, and How the last generation of Brazilians set today’s surfers up for success
Re-Air of our fourth episode ever in November 2019 with Filipe Toledo, the current men’s World No. 1 and the first surfer to clinch his spot in the WSL Final 5. 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 Brazilian surfers set today’s athletes up for success. Learn more about Filipe here and here. Watch him next at the Corona Open J-Bay July 12-21 on worldsurfleague.com. Dive into the fight for the WSL Final 5 and explore the Championship Tour rankings. Join the conversation by following The Lineup with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our Youtube channel. Stay up to date with all things WSL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 28 Jun 2022 - 142 - Re-Air: EP 06: Stephanie Gilmore - Breaking down Maui, her performance, the dynamics of her Carissa Moore, Caroline Marks, and Tyler Wright. Playing spoiler, her competitive drive, and the Olympics.
A Re-Air from Dec 2019. 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. She also discusses the dynamics between her, Carissa Moore, Caroline Marks, and Tyler Wright. In addition, she breaks down her competitive driving growing up, the Men's tour, and how she's training for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Learn more about Stephanie here and here. Watch her next at the Corona Open J-Bay July 12-21 on worldsurfleague.com. Dive into the fight for the WSL Final 5 and explore the Championship Tour rankings. Join the conversation by following The Lineup with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our Youtube channel. Stay up to date with all things WSL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 21 Jun 2022 - 141 - Re-Air: EP 109: Jack Robinson Returns - Returning to Margaret River, The Margaret River Pro, Dealing with hype at a young age, The Box vs. Pipeline, Making the Mid-Season Cut, eye-opening win in Mexico, and What he’s looking forward to in 2022's. 2nd half
Re-Air of Episode 109 featuring the recent winner of the 2022 Quiksilver Pro G-Land, Jack Robinson! Championship Tour star and Margaret River local Jack Robinson joins the podcast to talk about the Mid-season Cut-deciding event being held at his home break. He discusses his welcome return to Western Australia after spending 10 months of the year away, his passion for his home waves, and his excitement for potentially surfing at The Box. He breaks down his start to the season, including a strong 3rd place finish at the last event in Bells Beach that confirmed he had made the Mid-season Cut, and his focus turning from the pressure of the cut to making the WSL Final 5. He looks back at his road from Margaret River to the Championship Tour, how he dealt with intense hype from the media, fans, and sponsors from a very young age, how he doesn’t get distracted by comparisons to iconic surfers, and how his win last year in Mexico showed him surfing freely can have a real impact. Jack also talks about Pipeline versus The Box, filming Stab in the Dark, his thoughts on the season’s second half, Gabriel Medina’s return at G-Land, and much more. Learn more about Jack here. Watch him compete at the Surf City El Salvador Pro pres by Corona live June 12-20 on worldsurfleague.com. Join the conversation by following The Lineup with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our Youtube channel. Stay up to date with all things Championship Tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 14 Jun 2022 - 140 - EP 115: Jackson Baker - His rookie year on the Championship Tour, The rise of The Wombats, Newcastle’s insane talent pool, Riding pink boards, Competing after loss, His experience at G-Land, and Goals for the rest of the season
Championship Tour rookie Jackson Baker joins the pod to talk about his debut season. He discusses the camaraderie among the young Australian surfers on tour (aka “The Wombats”), how important it is to have a support system in an individualistic sport, following the Brazilians’ blueprint, and all winning together. He looks back at his road to the CT, growing up in Merewhether, being sponsored by Rip Curl since he was eight years old, finding the right competitive headspace after losing his mom, competing on the Challenger Series, and making the Mid-season Cut. He shares why he rides pink boards and wears number 61 on his jersey, describes how his 2020 day job inspired him, explains his long relationship with Channel Islands, talks about the insane talent pool in Newcastle, and looks forward to the events he’s anticipating most to finish out the season. Learn more about Jackson here and here. Watch him next at the Surf City El Salvador Pro pres by Corona live June 12-20 on worldsurfleague.com. Join the conversation by following The Lineup with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our Youtube channel. Stay up to date with all things WSL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 07 Jun 2022 - 139 - EP 114: Jeff Booth - G-Land 1995, Stories from the 1990s ASP, Surfing against Kelly, Curren, and Carroll, Improving through osmosis, The birth of the Dream Tour, Distant Local, and His picks for the G-Land event
Former Championship Tour surfer, 1995 G-Land finalist, and Laguna Beach local Jeff Booth joins the pod to talk about G-Land and his career on tour. He dives into all things G-Land, breaks down the different distinct sections of the long left break, describes what it was like to stay in the camps there, and looks back at surfing in the 1995 Final against Kelly Slater. He shares stories from the 1980s-90s ASP, including the state of the Championship Tour in that era, the creation of the Dream Tour, his biggest rivals, his event win at Reunion Island, and what he’s been up to since leaving the tour. He shares his origin story, from growing up in Laguna Beach and entering his first competition in 1977 to the importance of “osmosis” and improving your surfing by being exposed to other good surfers. Jeff also talks about his latest project Distant Local, Tom Curren’s dominance, achieving with humility, and Gabriel Medina, John John Florence, Carissa Moore, and his picks for the Quiksilver/ROXY Pro G-Land. Learn more about Jeff here. Check out Distant Local here and here. Watch the Quiksilver/ROXY Pro G-Land live May 28 to June 6 on worldsurfleague.com. Join the conversation by following The Lineup with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our Youtube channel. Stay up to date with all things WSL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 31 May 2022 - 138 - EP 113: Callum Robson - A strong start to his CT career, The new generation of Australians on tour, A big win at Snapper Rocks, The dog-eat-dog Challenger Series, Mid-season Cut pressure, Evans Head, and What he’s looking forward to the rest of the season
Star Championship Tour rookie Callum Robson talks about the promising start to his young career. He discusses his big win at the Challenger Series opener at Snapper Rocks, what it meant for him, how he pushed his surfing in the intense dog-eat-dog environment, and thriving with a more attacking style. He details his time on the CT so far, leaning on the Australian veterans like Owen Wright, creating a tight crew of young Australian surfers similar to the Brazilians, and being aware and prepared for the Mid-season Cut coming into the season. He looks back at his road to the tour, from growing up in Evans Head, originally wanting to be a football player, doing a carpenter apprenticeship with his dad and realizing his priorities, and getting pushed by surfers like Liam O’Brien and Ethan Ewing. He then looks forward to the rest of the 2022 season (especially J-Bay and Tahiti), talks about his mindset, and sets his goals of making the WSL Final 5 and getting 1% better every day. Callum also talks about the devastating floods that have affected his hometown and what he’s doing to help (see links below). Learn more about Callum here / here. Support his community and help them recover from the flooding here. Watch him next at the Quiksilver Pro G-Land live May 28 to June 6. Join the conversation by following The Lineup with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our Youtube channel. Stay up to date with all things WSL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 24 May 2022 - 137 - EP 112: Dimity Stoyle - Returning to competition on the Challenger Series, Her second career as a DJ, Making the film Surfing with her closest friends, A positive shift in surf brands, Creating a vibe through music, and Stories from her time on the CT
Challenger Series competitor, former Championship Tour surfer, and DJ Dimity Stoyle joins to talk about her career. She discusses focusing all her energy at the moment on the Challenger Series, starting off at Gold Coast and continuing at Sydney. She looks back at how commentating with Laura Enever on the WSL broadcasts last year and making the film Surfing with Dan Scott, Ava Warbrick, and all her closest friends during the pandemic gave her the urge to return to doing contests. She talks about signing with Roxy at age 30 and shares thoughts on the current state of surfing, how major brands are shifting more towards valuing people who are true to who they are and passionate about what they do, and trying to set a good example for the next generation of women in surfing. Then she dives into her DJ career, her alter-ego Shimmy Disco, the music she loves to play, how she creates a vibe, and how DJing is her second passion and the perfect job for a surfer. Dimity also shares stories about her origin story, her eye-opening first season on the Championship Tour, traveling and competing with Steph Gilmore, her future plans for music, and what she’s looking forward to for the rest of the Challenger Series season. Learn more about Dimity here / here, support Shimmy Disco here, and check out her Roxy team vid here. Watch her next at the GWM Sydney Surf Pro presented by Rip Curl live May 17-24. Join the conversation by following The Lineup with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our Youtube channel. Stay up to date with all things WSL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 17 May 2022 - 136 - EP 111: Shannon Hughes - The Mid-season Cut, Her journey to the CT broadcast booth, Moving to J-Bay, The Challenger Series, Challenges of surf commentating, “Make or Break,” Advice to aspiring announcers, and Three athletes to watch the rest of the season
WSL Commentator Shannon Hughes joins the pod to talk about the Mid-season Cut and her journey to becoming a Championship Tour broadcaster. First, she shares her thoughts on the Mid-season Cut, what it was like to experience it on the ground in Margaret River, witnessing all the emotions, and also seeing how the pressure pushed the level of performance through the roof. She then takes us through her own personal journey in the sport, growing up in a surfing family, moving to J-Bay at 21, starting to compete in longboard events at a later age, commentating her first event in 2013, and finally getting called up to announce the CT. She breaks down the challenges of the job, describes talking live on air for full eight-hour days, discusses overcoming some unwelcoming co-commentators early in her career, and shares some key advice from Joe Turpel for aspiring announcers. Finally, Shannon talks about all the other projects she’s currently got in motion, from hosting The Double Up podcast, to starting The Women’s Surf Network, to working on the “Make or Break” series and commentating at the Olympics. Keep up to date with Shannon here, check out the Women's Surf Network here, and listen to the Double-Up Podcast here. Watch her next at the Boost Mobile Gold Coast Pro presented by Rip Curl live May 7-15. Join the conversation by following The Lineup with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our Youtube channel. Stay up to date with all things WSL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 10 May 2022 - 135 - EP 110: Michael Dunphy - Qualifying for the Challenger Series, Preparing for Gold Coast, The clear roadmap to the CT, His Virginia Beach origin story, Surviving the grind, Facing friends in competition, Career highlights, and Winning the North America QS
Winner of the WSL North America men’s QS tour Michael Dunphy joins the podcast to talk about his career year. After bagging two big wins in the regional Qualifying Series, he discusses making it onto the Challenger Series and starting the season in just a few days on the Gold Coast. He looks back at his long road through pro surfing, from getting his start in Virginia Beach, to choosing surfing over other sports, to battling through the QS, to surfing against the world’s best as a wildcard at the Surf Ranch Pro last year. He looks forward to the Challenger Series, his plans to surf all eight events, his desire to keep the momentum hot through the Australian leg, his close friendship with some of the other competitors, and the clear roadmap to the Championship Tour. Learn more about Michael here. Watch him compete next at the Boost Mobile Gold Coast Pro presented by Rip Curl live May 7-15. Join the conversation by following The Lineup with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our Youtube channel. Stay up to date with all things WSL Challenger Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 03 May 2022 - 134 - EP 109: Jack Robinson Returns - Returning to Margaret River, Margaret River Pro, Dealing with hype at a young age, Pipeline vs. The Box, Making the Mid-Season Cut, His eye-opening win in Mexico, and What he’s looking forward to in the season’s 2nd half
Championship Tour star and Margaret River local Jack Robinson joins the podcast to talk about the Mid-season Cut-deciding event being held at his home break. He discusses his welcome return to Western Australia after spending 10 months of the year away, his passion for his home waves, and his excitement for potentially surfing at The Box. He breaks down his start to the season, including a strong 3rd place finish at the last event in Bells Beach that confirmed he had made the Mid-season Cut, and his focus turning from the pressure of the cut to making the WSL Final 5. He looks back at his road from Margaret River to the Championship Tour, how he dealt with intense hype from the media, fans, and sponsors from a very young age, how he doesn’t get distracted by comparisons to iconic surfers, and how his win last year in Mexico showed him surfing freely can have a real impact. Jack also talks about Pipeline versus The Box, filming Stab in the Dark, his thoughts on the season’s second half, Gabriel Medina’s return at G-Land, and much more. ------------------- Learn more about Jack here. Watch the Margaret River Pro live April 24 to May 4. Join the conversation by following The Lineup with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our Youtube channel. Stay up to date with all things Championship Tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 26 Apr 2022 - 133 - Re-Air: EP 17/18: Mick Fanning - Gold Coast upbringings, His infamous encounter, 10 years + with Rip curl, Competing against the greats like Kelly Slater and Andy Irons, and the prospect of returning to competition.
A Re-Air of Episodes 17 and 18 featuring 3x World Champion Mick Fanning. 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 encounter and new stance on sharks five years later, and his decades-long relationship with Rip Curl. 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 the possibility of returning to the tour in the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 19 Apr 2022 - 132 - EP 108: Adam Robertson - What to watch for at Bells Beach, Surfing Victoria, The positive power of surfing, His magic run at Bells in 2009, Coaching elite young talent, Supporting equality in the lineup, and The best Bells surfers ever
Surfing Victoria CEO and former pro surfer Adam Robertson joins the podcast to talk about the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach being held at his home break. He dives into the different parts and peaks of the iconic spot, lists his favorite Bells surfers, and makes his predictions for standout performers in the event. He breaks down his own competitive career, his amazing 2nd place finish as a wildcard at Bells in 2009, surfing for Australia in the ISA World Junior Championships, and his memorable time on the Qualifying Series. He talks in depth about Surfing Victoria, the positive power of surfing, and how their programs work to get more women into the sport, support equality in the lineup, teach surfers ocean safety, and promote surfing and water safety to indigenous youth around Victoria. Adam also touches on surf coaching, some of the elite young local talent aiming for the Championship Tour, his favorite surf movies, and his very unique prizes for winning the O’Neill Coldwater Classic in Scotland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tue, 12 Apr 2022 - 131 - EP 107: Sally Fitzgibbons Returns - The upcoming Bells Beach event, Her spiritual connection to Bells, Accomplishing 2 career milestones in 2021, The Mid-season Cut, Inspiring athletes outside surfing, and Competing at Pipeline for the first time
Championship Tour star Sally Fitzgibbons returns to the pod to talk about the upcoming Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach and beyond. She discusses the tradition of making the pilgrimage to Bells, her spiritual connection to that specific break, what it was like to ring the bell after her first win there, the importance of not rushing things on the wave, and her favorite sections of the iconic break. She looks towards the upcoming Mid-season Cut and breaks down the hungry, “swing free” mentality she will bring into the next two events. She looks back at her amazing 2021 season where she accomplished two major career milestones - representing Australia in the Olympics and surfing in the first-ever Rip Curl WSL Finals. Sally also touches on athletes in other sports who have influenced her, her comfort and success at Margaret River, the purist experience of connecting to a wave, competing at Pipeline for the first time, and her role in the 2032 Olympic games in Brisbane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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