Stab Podcasts

Why Mason Won't Pick JJF For #1

21 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're closing out 2024 with a star-studded, action-packed episode of The Drop. This week Mikey and Buck break down the recently concluded Vans Pipe ...

"It Doesn't Cost $20k" ft. Sam McIntosh

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Stab co-founder Sam McIntosh explains why the Vans Pipe Masters has no "official" webcast, live from the North Shore of Oahu — along with competitio...

Our Vans Pipe Masters Picks

07 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

LAST CHANCE CYBER MONDAY DISCOUNT: Use code 'dropwallets' at checkout for 30$ off a year of Stab Premium: stabmag.com/get-stab-premium/ — available ...

JOB Drops In

30 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

HUGE BLACK FRIDAY DISCOUNT: Use code 'dropwallets' at checkout for 30$ off a year of Stab Premium: https://stabmag.com/get-stab-premium/ — available...

Addressing The Comments

23 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Yes, the IG comments are true — John Florence's new edit 'Here' is playing exclusively on Stab Premium until November 25. Apologies to anyone this h...

Live: Electric Acid Surfboard Test with David Rastovich (World Premiere in Aus)

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This past Wednesday at The Northern in Byron Bay, Australia, we premiered the fourth and final episode of Dave Rastovich's Electric Acid Surfboard Tes...

Cut the men's tour to 24

15 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Before making an argument for total gender parity on tour, Mikey and Buck dissect the final episode of EAST (without spoiling the winner), break down ...

What's A Wave Cost At Surf Abu Dhabi?

10 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Drop, we hear from Mitch Crews — former CTer and current Senior Director of Surf Abu Dhabi. Mitch breaks down what life is really l...

Rasta's board art x surf performance theory

02 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Drop, we learn about Dave Rastovich's paint job theory that is so seemingly obvious, yet nobody had bothered to state it before. Also...

The annual sponsorship cliff is here

26 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Who's getting (re-)signed, who's getting dropped? It's that time of year when contracts either expire or renew, and we've got the inside scoop on some...

The Best Surf Film You've Never Seen ft. Jamie Brisick

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Former pro surfer and renowned surf writer and podcaster, Jamie Brisick, joins us for a discussion about one of surfing's most polarizing if fascinati...

Why Is Brazil So Dominant On The CS?

18 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brazil had 5 of the top 6 surfers on the men's Challenger Series this year and 6 in the top 10. As a result, they'll have 11 surfers on the CT in 2025...

CT Schedule Review, Saquarema Predictions + Taj's Thoughts On Trilogy

12 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

First and foremost, apologies for the distorted audio — we found this new AI tool that we thought had resolved our amateurish sound design — turns...

Rasta's Best Barrel + JOB On Remaining Relevant

04 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Electric Acid is officially in orbit, and Dave Rastovich is its star — this week we hear from Rasta at the world premiere of ep 1, along with his sh...

JJF Explains His Pre-Finals Ritual + Stab Highway Horrors Revealed

27 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're back after a three week hiatus!  Mikey and Buck break down everything that's been happening lately — Stab Highway, Stab Con, the Quik Fest —...

Mateus Herdy Explains Why Italo Didn't Win at Lowers

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the drop Mikey C is joined by the talented, handsome, charismatic & opinionated Mateus Herdy in Miami, Fl. before his journey starts on s...

Stab's Picks For The 2024 WSL Finals

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're (potentially) two days away from crowning our world champions — who will take home eternal glory at two foot Lowers? After asking the experts...

Why Are Used Boards Selling Better Than New?

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's a bridge week on the drop, between the two biggest WSL events of the season. Still, lots to discuss: - why are used boards selling better than n...

Post-Fiji Drinks With Griffin Colapinto

24 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Cloudbreak event just ended, and Stace G is on the ground with champion Griffin Colapinto to discuss his feelings on the win and plans for the 202...

Jordy Smith's Top 5 Predictions

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another week of contest news as Mikey C, Stace G and Jordy Smith give you their Fiji and Top 5 Predictions. Swell on the way!

Our Special Guest Is "Not" Kelly's Long Lost Cousin

17 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Or so Evan Slater says. In this week's pod, Mikey C gets on with former pro surfer and former marketing head of Hurley and Billabong to discuss: - w...

Why We Turned Off The HSGP Comments

10 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Stab co-founder Sam McIntosh joins Mikey C on The Drop to discuss the new episode of How Surfers Get Paid and all the drama surrounding it. Later, S...

200k IG Followers For A $1M Photo

03 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As part of his contract with the AFP, Jerome Brouillet was only paid a day rate for his viral image of Gabriel Medina, with no ownership or royalties....

Teahupo'o, Medina, And Surfing's Big Moment

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Stacey G and Mikey break down everything that's happened thus far in the surfing Olympics, with cameos from Team USA coaches Shane Dorian & Mitchell R...

We're At The Olympics!

26 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Live from Tahiti, Mikey and Stace break down their 2024 Teahupo'o picks and rumors from the ground. Later, Buck joins for the pod to discuss the rest ...

What's more likely, Jordy Olympic Gold OR Qualify for Top 5?

20 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to another massive week in surf news. This week Brendan Buckley aka Big Dick Power Surf is joined by Paul Evans as Mikey takes on the wor...

Don't Do (These) Drugs Before Surfing

12 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Apparently, they make you rip so hard that you're banned from competition for three years. This week, Mikey and Buck discuss the Vasco Ribeiro drug ...

Shane Dorian Reveals Why He Quit Jaws

06 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A huge week in surfing, spearheaded by an exclusive interview with the US Olympic coach (and Stab High commentator) Shane Dorian. Shane comes in aro...

The Man Who Stole Secret Waves

29 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brazil chat starts @ the 43-minute mark, for the iPad kids out there. Before that, Mikey and Buck break down the rest of this week's surf news and m...

Matt Meola Sacrifices $15k For The Purity Of Aerial Surfing

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Stab High Japan presented by Monster Energy just wrapped, and Stace and Mikey were there to savor every moment (including the after party, which may h...

To Live And Die In Indonesia

15 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a highly charged week in the Ments, with claims of "best evers" on one hand and the death of a beloved camp owner on the other. This week ...

The World's Best Surfer Is Back!

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

John. Fu**ing. Florence. Let's talk El Sal.

$700 vs $1200 — Why Do Alt Boards Cost More?

08 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How much is a resin tint? Who knows. Matt Biolos, apparently. This week, Mikey and Buck discuss Clay Marzo's new deal, a new Julian Wilson edit, a h...

Tahiti Swell In-Bound, El Sal To Cook!

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Tour doesn't sleep, so neither do we. Stace G and Mikey C are back to break down the upcoming CT event at Punta Roca — forecast, favorites, an...

Bloody Gabby!

31 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tahiti goes OFF! Stace G and Mikey C break down the Tahiti Pro, including Italo's win, JJF's loss, Gab's bloody rig, and the women's meteoric ascens...

Kelly Slater To Win At Black-Horizon Teahupo'o?!

25 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A hungover Stacey G is feeling particularly goatish about Tahiti, picking the 52-year-old soon-to-be-daddy (again) to win the event outright in our Te...

Meet The Man Who Runs Kelly Slater's Surf Empire

18 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dylan Slater (no relation!) joins the pod to discuss the recent merger between Firewire and Outerknown, and what it means to lead two surf brands acro...

Stab founder Sam McIntosh on Stab’s new films, new wavepool events and the bitcoin.

11 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the drop Stab founder Sam Macintosh joins Stace Galbraith to talk all things Stab Magazine. We learn about stab's upcoming projects, new ...

Were The Commentators Fined For Snapper?

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Snappest just ended, so we've asked about Stace Galbraith how Fisher's dick-riding fiasco revitalized the WSL, and whether or not the commentators cop...

We found the most interesting man in surfing

05 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Doug Silva has arrived, and we hope he never leaves. Stay til the end of this ep to hear Seth Moniz's new coach explain surfing with Yoda-esque wisdom...

Is The Cut Our Fault?

26 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Evans seems to think so, and he's got a compelling argument to support his point. After covering this week's news with Mikey and Buck, Stace G ho...

John's 2 Mistakes @ Margies

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fresh off the plane from West Oz, Stacey G joins Mikey C to discuss the now-concluded Maragret River Pro, including the mid-year cut, contentious judg...

Why Kelly Can't Say The 'R' Word

20 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we chat with Sir Paul Evans about his incredible if loquacious take on Kelly Slater's retirement, and what he learned while researching the...

Rip Curl Takes Another Huge Swing

13 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mikey C makes his return to the pod, just in time to cover: a new surf film with Chippa Wilson and friends, a (mostly) positive surf industry/sponsors...

Margaret River Pro Preview with Shane Dorian

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Stacey G in the booth this week to break down the upcoming Margaret River Pro is none other than Mr Shane Dorian. Topics include Why Hawaiian...

HSGP - The Sexualisation of Women's Surfing

06 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to another massive week on the drop. Topics this week include; 1. HSGP - The Sexualisation of Women's Surfing 2. The WSL has a new CEO 3....

When will Joao Chianca return? + Bells Preview with Ronnie Blakey

23 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks for tuning in for another week in surf news. BDPS is joined by Stacey G while Mikey C continues his quest to become the Hobbit. Following the n...

Kelly Slater Bails On Onshore Portugal, Gets Supertubed at Kirra Instead

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is our biggest week in surf news to date. Jump in to hear about all the latests film releases and news on the site plus a Portugal Wrap up with ...

How Mick Fanning Negotiated An Impossible Deal Worth $10M

09 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Spoiler alert! At the 43-minute mark, Kolohe Andino reveals the winner of Stab in the Dark. If you don't want to know who it is, tune out before that ...

Is Gabby Back? + Portugal Picks

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the drop the contest edition. Surely Mikey C is destined to loose some money at point? Jump in to find out where he will place his wag...

Surfing's Secret Shinbone Database

02 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The WSL has measurements of our lower legs? Well, only if you're a notable big wave surfer. This week on The Drop, Mikey and Buck discuss the Lucas ...

A Post-Hawaii State Of The Union Address

24 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The surf world has shifted massively in the past three weeks. A new generation has take the reigns of the WSL, perhaps never to return them to their M...

Sierra Kerr Has Arrived + Sunset Picks

17 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have a double-header on The Drop — first up it's Mikey and Buck with the week's biggest surf news, then Stace G joins the party to talk...

Did the WSL Redeem Themselves?

12 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Pipe Finals day was firrrrrrrring... but was it enough to make up for not running on Monster Monday? Stace G and Mikey C break down the recent Pipe ...

What Would The UFC Do?

10 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What's more important — a board that looks good under your feet, or a board that feels good under your feet? That's a question our Stab in the Dark ...

We Revived The WQS

03 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The World Quiz Series is officially here. Also this week: Mikey and Buck chat about wayyyy too much surf news, including a secret j-Bay event, the Rip...

Who's Winning Pipe (audio fixed!)

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Apologies for the earlier upload issues, but this is our official Pre-Pipe Pro podcast for 2024! Stace G and Mikey C break down forecast, field, under...

The Final Surf Sin

27 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's true. Surf Sins are officially dead. But we have a new listener segment coming next week. Also in this ep, Mikey and Buck talk: Steph's surpris...

Rookie Class Review

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Stace G and Mikey C break down the 7 new rookies in 2024, predict who will and will not make the cut, the men's and women's top 5 and our 2024 world c...

Surf News Overload

20 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A 5x world champ leaves the tour, Stab in the Dark shapers revealed, tons of news from Hawaii, and so much more in this week's episode of The Drop! B...

Raw: The Nathan Florence 2023 Stab Surfer of the Year Interview

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is as raw as it gets. Facetime call on speaker, Quicktime recording on the Macbook, and Nate Florence tells all about his historic 2023 run. Sorr...

Why'd We Pick Kolohe for SITD?

14 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We'll let Sam McIntosh explain. Beyond Stab in the Dark, this ep also includes: our 2023 Stab Surfer of the Year winners, a new women-centric surfbo...

Give _____ The Bitcoin

06 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

2024 opens with a bang — IG drama, sponsor drops, horoscopes, and so much more. Mikey and Buck discuss all the big news from the last two weeks and ...

What's Going On At Surfline?

24 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Use code 'stabholiday23' for 10% a Stab Premium gift! This week, Mikey and Buck discuss what the hell is happening over at the biggest surf site in t...

No Contest: South Africa

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Red Bull No Contest. A travel series by surfers presented by Red Bull & Stab. In this episode are off to South Africa,. Click here t...

Which Multi World Champ Is Leaving The Tour?

17 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Apologies for the late upload, but we're breaking massive news on this episode of The Drop, as one of the greatest surfers of all time will take a ste...

Hawaii, We're Home

09 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hard to believe it's that time of year again, but Pipeline is alive and day one of the Vans Pipe Masters is ON. In this ep, Buck and Mikey break dow...

No Contest Tahiti - The Tower Controversy

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks for tuning in, on this weeks behind the scenes look at Red Bull No Contest with Ashton Goggans we take a deep dive behind the scenes look at th...

E.A.S.T heads to New Zealand!

03 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the drop, thanks for tuning in to another massive week of surf news. We wish Mikey C all the best at the Slo Cal Open in Morro Bay, to...

Is Claiming Ever Ok?

25 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Get 25% off a year of Stab Premium with code CYBER25: https://stabmag.memberful.com/checkout?plan=89584&coupon=cyber25 This holiday week, Mikey and B...

"Went For 6 Days, Stayed For 2 Months"

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Red Bull No Contest we head of to Morocco with Ashton Goggans. Jump into this episode to find out why Ashton planned on staying for 6 day...

Red Bull No Contest trots to San Francisco

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Red Bull and Stab's travel series by surfers is back! In our first episode for this season of Red Bull No Contest Ashton takes a behind the scenes loo...

RVCA Surfers Leave For Pat Tenore's Mystery Brand

18 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Buck and Mikey break down a genuinely massive week of surf news, including major industry rumblings, two favorite Stab franchises launched, and some W...

Why Bethany Really Left Rip Curl

11 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This story goes deeper than you think. In this episode of The Drop, Mikey and Buck break down a huge week in surfing, which ranged from quarter-cent...

Is This The Bottom?

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Big-budget brands are culling their teams. Small, surfer-led ops are on the rise. Is this what a revolution feels like? On this week's ep, Mikey and ...

Surf Contract Armageddon

28 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

October 31, 2023 will mark the end of the largest number of surf contracts in a single day — ever. The majority of the affected surfers ride for Q...

What's It Cost To Be A Pro Surfer?

22 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The numbers will surprise you. On this week's episode of The Drop, Mikey and Buck settle the great wax debate (not really) and ask not what Kolohe A...

Which Surfer Just Lost A 7-Figure Deal?

13 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Everything is not as it appears on Instagram. In this episode of The Drop, Mikey and Buck break down the surprise parting between Italo Ferreira and B...

Special Guest Ep. Mason Ho!

08 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Drop in for another big week in surf news. This week Brendan Buckley aka Big Dick Power Surfer is joined by none other than the brilliant Mason Ho. T...

How Surfers Get Paid - Loyalty vs Royalty.

30 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Stace G joins the show with Brendan Buckley aka Big Dick Powder Surfer. Dropics. 1. How Surfers Get Paid Season 2, Episode 2 2.How Kipp Ca...

The Dickhead Index

23 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sam Mcintosh defends a WSL "puff piece" by explaining Stab's business model. Also this week: - the 2024 CT schedule is revealed - the cruise ship ...

Sam McIntosh's Bold Prediction

15 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Will two of the WSL's biggest stars leave the tour? Stab's founder explains his prediction in this episode of The Drop. Other topics include: - an i...

If You Didn't Like The WSL Finals, You're Just A Hater

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A full breakdown of the 2023 World Title! Stace G hit the Cobbles and has all the word from San Clemente. Tune in for Mikey & Stace's come ups, lets d...

Insurrection @ The WSL Finals

08 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Mikey and Stacy break down everything you need to know about the WSL Finals plus a bunch of stuff that you don't need to know but we had to...

K-Hole At The Q

02 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Beyrick Devries suffered one of the most horrific injuries known to man at a recent French QS event, but you wouldn't know it by this interview. Thi...

Stab HWY pres. Monster Finale is live!

25 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to another massive week in surf news. Mikey and Buck will break down all of this weeks dropics which include; 1. Episode 5 of Stab HWY pr...

Should Medina Get Ethan's Spot?

18 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A "top-4 title surf-off" just doesn't hit the same, does it? Assuming Ethan Ewing remains injured, should the WSL allow world number 6 (Gabriel Medi...

The WSL Top...4?

12 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This year's WSL Finals may have just four men in contention for the world title...not five. Why? Well, let us explain on The Drop. This week, Buck a...

How to pronounce Matahi Dollet & Teahupo'o

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the drop the contest edition with Stacey G and Mikey C. Just In to this weeks to show to learn about the forecast for the event, under...

Could you eat fist full of Roquefort cheese?

06 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the drop. Who will Mikey choose to qualify at this years US open of Surfing? News for the week includes; 1. Ep2 of Stab HWY pres. by Mons...

How Robbo Won The Paddle Battle

28 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jack Robinson joins this week's pod to discuss his angels, his demons, and that epic paddle battle against Leo Fioravanti. Buck and Mikey also discu...

The Best Story Never Told

22 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

No spoilers here, but the new episode of How Surfers Get Paid tells a story that sounds too good to be true. It involves a mystical wave, three world ...

Should the WSL ban airs?

14 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Drop in to another massive week in surf news. Topics include 1. Chasing the Unicorn aka African Kirra 2. Tributes to Mikala Jones 3. The Stab Intervie...

Waves Enroute! Jbay Open Picks.

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jump in to hear Stace G & Mikey C's forecast breakdown and picks for the upcoming Corona Jbay Open. Topics 1. Forecast 2. Favourites 3. Underdogs 4....

Kelly Slater For CEO

07 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Who wouldn't want the GOAT running surf's premiere competitive league? Well, maybe Fernando Aguerre for one. This week, Mikey and Buck discuss who m...

Rio Pro Comp Wrap - Was that really a 10?

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the drop the contest edition. This week Stace G and Mikey C wrap up all things VIVO Rio Pro. Topics include; Come ups Lets downs Blin...

ELO Out

30 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

WSL CEO Erik Logan has left his post "effective immediately" in the middle of the Vivo Rio Pro. What does this mean for surfing, and what's the reason...

Will Brazil Break the contest wave curse?

23 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Drop in with Stace G & Mikey C for the all the latest surf contest updates heading into the Rio Pro at Saquarema. Following this segment is a healthy ...

KS Wave Co to Launch in Abu Dhabi!

17 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Another double drop this week! A big week in surf news with the announcement that the KS Wave Co. has licensed its technology in Abu Dhabi. You'll fin...

Double Drop!!! El Salvador Preview + News.

10 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A special edition of the drop this week. A double drop Featuring contest preview of El Salvador with Mikey C and Stace G followed by a big week in sur...