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Kelly Drops His Penance
09 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Developed by our podfather Danny Johnson, Surf Sins have been a staple on The Drop for a couple years now. In that time, we've heard good ones, bad on...
What not to do at Bells!!! Snakes Picks Inside.
02 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jump with with Stacey G and Jake 'the Snake' Paterson to hear their underdogs and favourite for the upcoming Rip Curl Bells Beach Pro. Find out the do...
Boardriders Sells For $1.3 Billion
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Huge news in the surf world: Billabong and Quiksilver's parent company just sold to Authentic Brands Group for a reported $1.3 billion. Also on this...
The WSL's Secret Mid-Year Cut Rule
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wait, you can miss the mid-year cut and still do WHAT? Find out in this week's episode of The Drop with Mikey and Buck. Other topics include: - what'...
Brazil's Talent Problem
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brazil's Talent Problem by STAB
What it feels like to give away a heat with Jake Paterson
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jake the Snake Paterson jumps in with Stacey G to breakdown all the action from Portugal. Topics include; What its like to blow to a heat How complet...
Zeke Lau Speaks
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Drop, we hear from the man himself, the Hawaiian hypotenuse, Zeke Lau. In a recent interview with Stab, Zeke told his side of the sto...
Portugal Picks with Jake Paterson aka Snake Tales!
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With Mikey C enjoying his honeymoon Jake Paterson jumps on with Stace G for his picks and forecast predictions for the week ahead. We also cover what...
The Drop with #1 Fantasy Surfer in the World
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks news, Brendan Buckley aka Big Dick Power Surfer and the number #1 ranked fantasy surfer take you through this weeks news. Topics include...
Untold stories of 'Surf Films are hard' with Danny Johnson!
25 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Danny Johnson is back with Brendan Buckley aka Big Dick Power Surfer to discuss the latest stab film featuring Jai Glideman. Topics this week. 1)Surf...
Never-before-heard insight on Jack, Griff and Steph post )( Pro Sunset with Jake Paterson
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With Mikey C enjoying his bucks party weekend Stace G sits down with former 2 X event winner at Sunset Beach Mr Jake "The Snake" Paterson to discuss M...
Zeke's Pythagorean Theorem
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The man loves triangles, and we love talking about them. In this episode of The Drop, Buck and Mikey bathe in cicada piss and talk about this week's...
Hot Take: The WSL Got It Right
12 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Drop, Mikey and Buck dive into Kanoa Igarashi's World Title claims, the shocking amount of prize money the WSL shells out each year, ...
Pipe's 3 Big Controversies
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The waves were average, but there's still plenty to discuss on the first CT event of 2023. Mikey and Stace break down all the hot topics in this week'...
Your 2022 Stab Surfers of the Year Are...
04 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
While no know seems to know what time it is in Hawaii, we're pretty sure it's Friday, so let's discuss everything that happened this week in surfing! ...
Wet January
29 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A HUGE week in surfing. We've talkin bout The Eddie, Vans Triple Crown winners (spoiler alert), new films on Stab Premium, and so much more. Mikey and...
Who Will Win The 2023 World Title? (+ Our Pipeline Picks)
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mikey and Stace dissect the upcoming Championship Tour season, break down Olympic implications, and make their picks for the upcoming Pipe event.
Stab In The Dark Surfer Revealed
21 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Drop listeners get the inside scoop on this year's Stab in the Dark star — a world-champion goofyfoot Brazilian. That narrows the choices down to t...
2023 Rookie Class Review
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mikey C and Stace break down the 5 men and 2 women joining the Championship Tour this season, including who will make the cut and our rookie of the ye...
Who just got a new sticker?
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brendan Buckley aka Big Dick Power Surfer and Stace Galbraith break down this weeks news along with a hall of fame surf sin. Topics include 1)Who Ju...
A year in review with Paul Evans
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This weeks news with Brendan Buckley aka Big Dick Power Surfer with special co-host Paul Evans.
Mason Ho's SSOTY Picks!
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
1) Stab Surfer Of The Year Season - Mason Ho 2) Joshe Faulkner: From South Africa’s Infamous Slums To National Surf Champion — Twice 3) Watch: Cai...
The Genesis Of A Grumpy Shaper
24 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are grumpy people drawn to shaping? Or do shapers become grumpy over time? It's a real chicken/egg conundrum, which Buck and Mikey endeavor to answer ...
What Makes A Pipe Master?
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this special Stab CUSP episode, Stace and Mikey critically dissect the Vans Pipe Masters, from its format to its roster to the legitimacy of its wi...
WSL Email Leaked
17 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ride big waves? How big? 6-foot? 60? And by whose scale? That's the question the WSL and Red Bull are both attempting to answer...by very diff...
No Contest Off Tour - Ep 6: Brazil
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome Back to the final episode of the “No Contest Off Tour” Podcast, where we take you behind the scenes of the Stab and Red Bull Media House s...
Who Will Win The Vans Pipe Masters?
10 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Straight into the juice this week, as Stace and Mikey break down the Vans Pipe Masters heat draw and pick their winners. Later, Buck comes on to dis...
It's Not What You Know, It's Huscenot
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The 2022 Challenger Series has come to a close, and we have 15 new ascendants (7 of whom are rookies) to next year's CT. In this episode of the CUSP, ...
No Contest Off Tour - Ep. 5: Israel
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the "No Contest Off Tour" podcast, where we take you behind the scenes to the new Stab and Red Bull Media House series and give you an...
How Much Is A Sponsor Hat Worth?
03 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hawaii is kicking into gear, Nazare is driving us mad, and a new How Surfers Get Paid ep just dropped! In this week's pod, Mikey and Buck discuss al...
The Worst Surf Negotiator
26 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Better late than never! This week on The Drop, Mikey and Buck discuss Rasta Robb's Pipeline quiver, Quiksilver's new brand-establishing film 'Saturn',...
Who Will Qualify For The 2023 CT?
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stace and Mikey break down the Haleiwa forecast, favorites, darkhorses, and who they expect to qualify for the 2023 Championship Tour in this episode ...
Is Nazare The Bitcoin Of Big Waves?
19 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stab's official ivestment strategy is Buy High, Sell Low (just ask our Stab Edit of the Year entrants). So we're wondering: when will the Nazare big w...
No Contest Off Tour - Ep. 4: Costa Rica
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the "No Contest Off Tour" podcast, where we take you behind the scenes to the new stab and red bull media house series and give you an...
The JJF Interview w/ Sam McIntosh
12 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
John Florence opens up about life, liberty, and the pursuit of surf filmmaking in an exclusive interview with Stab founder Sam McIntosh. Also, who's ...
Hey Medina: If You Kicked, You Paddled
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Your favorite Challenger Series podcast is back! Stace and Mikey break down the recent event in Saquarema, including the contentious priority call tha...
Where Are All The Lefts, Erik?
05 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Yes, we talked with the WSL CEO Erik Logan. And yes, we asked him where all the left were on tour. His answer? You'll have to hear it to believe it....
Massive Sponsorship Shakeup Incoming...
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The biggest we've seen since covid! Mikey C returns to The Drop this week, just in time to pepper Buck about the major sponsor changes coming to Bill...
Danny Johnson is back!!!
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Danny Johnson is back!! This week Danny and Brendan Buckley aka Big Dick Power Surfer take you through this weeks news. Topics Include: Vans Pipe Mas...
Vans Pipe Masters Ep1 - The Invitees
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the drop Brendan Buckley aka Big Dick Power Surfer is joined by Stace Galbraith to discuss this weeks news. Topics this week include; 1....
No Contest Off Tour - Ep. 3: Italy
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the "No Contest Off Tour" podcast, where we take you behind the scenes to the new stab and red bull media house series and give you an...
The Drop with Special guest Paul Evans
09 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Drop with Special guest Paul Evans by STAB
No Contest Off Tour - Fiji Edition
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is is a Stab & Red Bull Media House Podcast. Watch the full episode on Red Bull TV. https://www.redbull.com/au-en/episodes/no-contest-off-tour-s...
Oh To Be A New York Surfer
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wait, what's this? A No Contest podcast, the first of 6, dropping every Thursday for the next onth and a half. First up, Ashton Goggans interviews B...
Nate Fletcher On Surfing, Life, and Violence
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are going to be joined by a very special guest. Jump in to find out who, along with this years winners of the Electric Acid Surf Board Te...
Honest Review: The WSL's New Schedule
24 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone has their opinion about the 2023 CT schedule, but the consensus is clear. Where do we stand? Well...welcome to The Drop. RIP Kalani David...
Did Steph Prove The WSL Wrong?
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A simple question with a very nuanced answer. Stace and Mike break down the contentious WSL Finals Day, which included a highly critical post-win in...
So, Who's Gonna Win Lowers?
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Straight to the point. Stace and Mike make their picks for the 2022 WSL Finals. Get in, make your bets, get out! Supported by betonline.ag
How Surfers Get Paid with Stab Founder Sam McIntosh
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How much has Stab paid out of pocket (so far) to fund its best series to date? Find out in an interview with Sam McIntosh, starting at 57:00 in this e...
Dane Killed Vlogs
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's true: surf vlogs cease to exist following the publication of Chapter 11 & Van's new film 'Glad You Scored'. Other Dropics discussed this week i...
Kelly's Greatest Ever Loss
20 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Another week, another parasitic earworm from The Drop. In this ep we start on Tahiti talk with Stace G, then slide into the other weekly news with S...
Surviving The US Open + Our Tahiti Pick$
13 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Just a wild week in surfing. Topics include: - Surviving the US Open (1:30) - Caity Simmers' new film (12:30) - Alt surfboard marketing schemes (15:45...
CT Winner Retires After Exhausting Vans US Open Heat
06 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this ep of The Drop, Mikey and Buck tear through the week's surf news, which includes: the Vans US Open, the $3M Chinese Storm, the WSL's financial...
The Greatest (Jadson Andre) Story Ever Told
30 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Drop, a miracle occurs. Somehow, some way, Mikey and Buck recall the same Jadson Andre story from two very different perspect...
Where Did Kelly's Boards Go?
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Quick shot of The Drop this week, no CUSP, now or forever! Topics from this week include: - Stab Highway ep 5 (6:00) - Lineups now 35% more crowded ...
Claiming = Winning?
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ethan Ewing performs his first claim, wins his first CT event. Coincidence? Let's discuss on this week's episode of The Drop. Time codes: - Mikey C...
Dane Reynolds Egged Our Car + The Holly Wawn Interview
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A triple-header ep! We've got Drop, CUSP, and an exclusive interview with the Stab Highway California presented by Monster Energy star Holly Wawn (i...
The 10 of 10s, A Shitty Wetsuit Story, And Parker Coffin Reveals His Surf Sin!
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Huge ep, this one. We've got The Drop, the Stab CUSP, a special guest, a shitty wetsuit story, arguments, conspiracy theories, and so much more. No ...
A JJF Rumor + The Ivy Miller Interview
25 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is John John coming back this year? We have to believe that....you should listen to this episode of The Drop to find out! After Buck and Mikey do the...
A Riot in Rio? | El Sal Post-Mortem and Brazil Preview
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Stab CUSP, Stace and Mikey dissect all things El Salvador and offer a prognosis for Saquarema. Winners/losers/predictions and all t...
The Fletcher Brothers Interview
18 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Everything that happened this week in surfing (minus El Salvador) and an interview with Christian and Nathan Fletcher. It's all in this episode of Th...
The Truth About Wax + The Crosby Cola Interview
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Drop is back to talk about everything that happened this week in surfing, fro El Salvador's $170M investment in the sport, who's in and who's out ...
Filipe Is Out For Blood — a G-Land Post-Mortem/El Sal preview
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all CUSP, no Drop as we've got two events to cover — a G-land post-mortem and an El Salvador preview. Stace and Mikey break down a...
Did Surfing Peak In 2012?
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week it's all Drop, no CUSP, as we wait for G-Land to conclude. We will, however, have a special CUSP episode dropping on Monday or Tuesday of ne...
Gabriel Medina Doesn't Believe In Magic (Surfboards)
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week's ep is a doozy. First we get four hard-hitting stories in The Drop, then a manly-cum-G-Land breakdown in the Stab CUSP, and an Ian Crane in...
The Dane Reynolds Interview
22 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of The Drop, we chat with Dane Reynolds, the universally revered freesurfer and filmmaker from Carpinteria, California, about F...
What's John Florence's Favorite Feeling On A Surfboard?
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Drop is back, and so is the Stab CUSP! Get all this week's surf news, insights from Snapper and more in this ep.
The Worst Barrel Dodge Of All Time
07 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Stab Podcasts, we've got a CUSP/Drop double-up coming your way. FIrst up, Stace and Mikey talk all things Margaret River Pro, including...
World-Class Waves...in Russia?
30 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Drop, Mikey and Buck discuss the WSL's new show 'Make or Break', a wild surf adventure in Russia (mid-Ukrainian invasion), surf...
Our Margaret River Picks, and Why The WSL Is Right This Time
23 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have the Drop and the CUSP sharing the airwaves. First up, Mikey and Buck discuss everything that happened in surfing this week, then Mik...
The Bell Has Rung
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is the post-Bells episode of the Stab CUSP, featuring talks about winners, losers, gambling, the mid-year cut and more.
The Mid-Year Cut Fiasco: Explained
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Drop, Mikey and Buck dive deep into the WSL's mid-year cut fiasco, with surfers threatening to boycott the next event and Elo h...
Will Kelly Make It To Bells?
09 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Huge double-header this week of The Drop and the Stab CUSP. First up, Mikey and Buck discuss the big news of the week. That includes: - Kelly's posi...
When Did We Decide To Stop Mindlessly Hating Bodyboarders?
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode Buck and Danny discuss: When Did We Decide To Stop Mindlessly Hating Bodyboarders? Tudor Got His Wish Interview: Mick Fanning On Floo...
Rich Surfers Only. Plus: Matt Biolos Interview
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode Buck and Danny discuss: - Kelly Slater At The Oscars -The Edit Of The Year Rich People Only - Drive Thru, Episode 3 - Surf Sin: Dou...
“We (shapers) all pretend we don’t care about Stab in the Dark, but we all care,” Britt Merrick
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode Buck and Danny discuss: - Channel Islands Winning 2022 Stab In The Dark - How Surfing The World’s Most Dangerous Slabs Saved Kerby Br...
"We Need To Get on His Mustache And Go for the Ride" ft. Benji Weatherly
13 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Drop, we welcome star of the new (and old) Drive-Thru Series Benji Weatherly to talk all things inappropriate. Buck and Mike ...
At What Point Is A Barrel "Made"? (Asking For A Friend)
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Stab CUSP is back to cover the recent Portugal event. Topics of discussion include: - Should Kelly's barrel count? - Will he finish in the top-5? ...
The Great Surfboard Catfishing Scheme
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Drop, Mikey and Buck discuss: - Inside the Aussie flood (3:45) - Portugal, large and small(ish) (11:00) - Big Deals n...
Why Didn't Moana Get The Wildcard? + Portugal Picks!
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After winning Pipeline, Moana Jones is sitting at number three in the world. Despite this, she has not been invited to compete at the upcoming Supertu...
Who The Hell Is Simon Rex, And What's He Got To Do With Surfing?
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of The Drop: 00:43 – Educated Guess: Gabriel Medina Is About To Return To Competition https://stabmag.com/premium/educated-guess-gab...
World Title Winners Get Axed, Stab In The Dark Is Back
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of The Drop: 01:22: Stab In The Dark With Jack Robinson, Episode 1 https://stabmag.com/features/stab-in-the-dark-with-jack-robinson-epi...
How John John Got Got. Plus: What Kelly will do next, how Moana can make the CT
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
01:24 – Surfing Is Now A “Permanent” Olympic Sport 08:00 – Microdose: Parker Coffin And Ian Crane https://stabmag.com/stabcinema/microdose-...
The Best Day Of Competition, Ever? Plus: Fanning Has Some Tips For You
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This Episode: 1 ) You Can Now Bet On Surfing In The United States https://stabmag.com/news/you-can-now-bet-on-surfing-in-the-united-states/ 2) How ...
Medinas Bows Out, The WSL's New Rules and High Profile Pipeline Punches
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
THIS EPISODE: 1 ) John Florence And Carissa Moore Win The 2022 Vans Triple Crown Of Surfing https://stabmag.com/stabcinema/john-florence-carissa-m...
Our 2022 CT Rookie Class Review
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of The Drop, we discuss... - the new WSL Finals venue (2:20) - Caity Simmers turns down CT spot (12:10) - VTCS update (15:00) -...
Naked Laird Rescues Wind-Blown SUPer, plus our SSOTY picks
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of the The Drop, we discuss... - the Backdoor Shootout (6:30) - Apple gets into surfing (15:15) - Jordy Smith's recent recovery...
iPods, Shark Cages, Kicks To The Head — Everybody's Got A Kelly Slater Story
02 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Drop, Mikey and Buck discuss... - Mikey February's new clip by Dane Reynolds - The 21 Most Influential (Surf) People of 2021 -...
Kolohe Andino Signed A New 5-Year Clothing Deal With...
25 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode: Kolohe Andino's New Deal // Next SITD surfer revealed // Supertyphoon flattens Siargao Island (Donation links below)// The Vans Triple C...
TV Series Could "Make Or Break" The WSL, Kelly's new pun titled fin brand, Vans Triple Crown picks
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
THIS EPISODE: 03:33 Chop Hops Into Barrels Are Now An Occurance https://stabmag.com/news/chop-hops-into-barrels-at-nazare-are-now-an-occurrence/ 09:13...
The Worst Heat Ever Surfed, the new qualifiers, Buck surfs comps again
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
1. Stab's Editor-In-Chief/Pirate-In-General Takes on International Field Of Semi-Elite Surfers In Horse-Eating Switzerland. https://stabmag.com/featur...
Pete Mel: One Of Surfing’s Most Familiar But Little Known Characters
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode: Pete Mel interview. Also: 1. Team Jaleesa Wins Stab Highway // 2. Kanoa Igarashi Named GQ Man Of The Year // 3. Surfers Can Help Change...
Who’s Going To Make The CT This Year?
26 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode Stab CUSP's Mikey Ciaramella and Stace Galbraith break down the upcoming Haleiwa event and next year's CT qualifiers. Plus: Da...
Ryan Miller interview: How A Failed Documentary Photographer Got Rich In The Surf World
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: This week's surf news with Brendan Buckley + an interview with surf photographer Ryan Miller. The Vans Triple Crown of Surfing is n...
"I was underwater, telling myself just to wake up" Josh Moniz's horror ft. Mason Ho
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
First, Danny and Buck discuss the inappropriateness of Craig’s board choice at a murderous Australian reef, almost as preposterous as him riding a 5...
“I f__ken hate Harry Bryant.” says Holly Wawn, plus Harry Bryant talks Sydney Harbour swims and cops
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: Danny and Buck pontificate on the genius of Kolohe Andino's most recent film, Reckless Isolation, and the bidding war that happe...
Inside The Thai Factory Where Your Surfboard Might Have Been Made, Kanoa Igarashi apologises to QS
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: 01:07 – Weekly News with BIG DICK POWER SURFER ////////// 44:26 – Stab CUSP with Mikey Ciaramella and Stace Galbraith ////...
Are Surfboards Made To Fail?
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Drop. Host: Danny Johnson – [email protected]. Stab's Editor: Brendan Buckley – [email protected]
Surf Sins, Sex & Russians PLUS: More Unpopular Opinions
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: 00:52 – Weekly News with BIG DICK POWER SURFER. 39:24 – Stab CUSP. Host: Danny Johnson – [email protected]. Stab's Editor...
Are Surfers Tough? Koby Abberton talks his starring role in the SAS TV show.
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: 00:52 – Weekly News with BIG DICK POWER SURFER __________________________ 37:07 – Koby Abberton Interview ______...