The Lineup with Dave Prodan - A Surfing Podcast
Episodes
MEET THE ROOKIE: Yolanda Hopkins – Portugal’s Powerhouse Rookie Targets CT Top 5, Challenger Title & Rookie-Year Breakthrough, Having The Door Shut in Her Face, Feeling Like The Most Appreciative Rookie On Tour, Her Qualification Journey & More
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Yolanda Hopkins is a Portuguese powerhouse and 2026 Championship Tour rookie. She joins host Joe Turpel on MEET THE ROOKIE to break down her long ro...
MEET THE ROOKIE: Mateus Herdy – His Emotional Qualification Moment, Support from Julian Wilson and Rivvia, Growing up with Sammy Pupo and Joao Chianca, Snapt 5, His Mindset for the 2026 CT & More
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mateus Herdy is a former World Junior Champion and one of the most anticipated newcomers to the Championship Tour. Recorded just days after his dramat...
Lineup News Update: 03/24/2026
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Your Lineup News Network Update for March 24th, 2026. Stay tuned to the first CT stop of the season, the Rip Curl Pro Bell Beach Presented by Bonso...
EP 259: Cohost Series: Mitchell Salazar – 2026 CT Season Kickoff!!, Newcastle Wrap-up, Winners & Losers, A Brand New CT Shaper Rankings?!, THE EMEA FORCE, Qualifications, Listener Questions, and More
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Challenger Series is officially wrapped and the 2026 Championship Tour is right around the corner, setting the stage for one of the most compellin...
Lineup News Update: 3/17/2026
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A quick update from the world of surfing from Dave Prodan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EP 258: Carissa Moore – Unfinished Business, Her Anticipated Return to the CT, Dealing with Two Straight Lowers Finals Losses, Olympics, Working with the …Lost Surfboards team & the Undefeated 3x Shaper of the Year, Matt Biolos, Moore Aloha, and More
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Carissa More is a five-time World Champion, Olympic gold medalist, and one of the most influential surfers of all time. Carissa joins The Lineup to ta...
EP 257: Joel Parkinson – Almost Quitting at the Peak, Rivalries and Friendships with Andy Irons, Mick Fanning, Dingo, & Kelly Slater, Raising a Family on Tour, The Undefeated JS Board, and Life After a 2012 World Title
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Parkinson is a Gold Coast surfing icon; a CT standout with 11 CT wins, 3 Hawaiian Triple Crowns, 4 World Runner-Ups, the 2012 World Champion, and...
2026 Lineup Update
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A quick update from Dave regarding The Lineup in 2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EP 256: Isabella Nichols & Jakob Gjerluff Ager – Nordborn, Returning to her Danish roots, Wave and air temperatures in cold-water, The meaning of hygge, Off-season, Expectations, & Carissa and Steph returning to the tour
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dave sits down with WSL Championship Tour standout Isabella Nichols and filmmaker/photographer Jakob Gjerluff Ager to dive into their new film Nordbor...
EP 255: Morgane Herculano – High diving in an abandoned mine, Finishing top 5 in the world, Going from free education in Switzerland to $80k per year at Harvard, Redefining fear & focus, Finding opportunity in social media, and NCAA NIL ban
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Morgane Herculano is a professional high diver, Harvard graduate, and one of the most fascinating athletes you’ve never heard of. Born and raised in...
EP 254: Nic von Rupp – From Nazaré to The Eddie, QS Days, His pioneers and peers in big wave surfing, German/Swiss/Portuguese upbringing, State of the industry, Should we pay groms?, and Von Froth
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nic von Rupp joins The Lineup with Dave Prodan as he prepares for another Big Wave season, coming off one where he earned the 2025 Best Team Performan...
EP 253: Laura Crane – Prep for the 2025/26 Big Wave season, Working with Antonio Laureano, Nazaré, Overcoming injuries, Surf industry standards, Mental health, Dryrobe®, Finding purpose through Crane Surf Co., and Her biggest inspirations
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Big-wave surfer and Dryrobe® ambassador Laura Crane joins the pod to talk about her rise at Nazaré, the power of resilience, and finding identity th...
EP 252: Eddie Donnellan – MeWater Foundation celebrating 10 years, Surfing as a conduit for change, YETI support, Overcoming fears, Fatherhood, and Every wave being the one
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Eddie Donnellan is a surfer, father, and the founder of the MeWater Foundation, which celebrates its 10-year anniversary this year. Calling in from hi...
EP 251: Jeremy Flores, Griffin Colapinto & Marco Mignot – Live from the Quiksilver Festival Hossegor, Jeremy wants a wildcard!, Marco’s ROTY, Griffin’s excitement in the jersey, & Surfing without rules
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former CT icon Jeremy Flores, 2025 World runner up Griffin Colapinto, and 2025 Rookie of the Year Marco Mignot join The Lineup with Dave Prodan from F...
EP 250: Dr. Cliff Kapono – VICE’s Let It Kill You: The Smartest Surfer in the World, Connecting science & surfing, the MEGA Lab, and Redefining what it means to be a pro surfer
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Cliff Kapono is a professional surfer, journalist, ocean steward, cultural advocate, and marine conservation scientist with a PhD in Chemistry. He...
EP 249: Andrew “Cotty” Cotton – From Devon plumber to big wave charger, His back-breaker wipeout at Nazaré 2018, Dryrobe® sessions, and the Mental game behind surfing the world’s heaviest waves
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One of the heaviest chargers in big wave surfing and Dryrobe® ambassador, Andrew “Cotty” Cotton, joins us on The Lineup. From his roots in Devon,...
EP 248: Mitchell Salazar – Finals Fiji recap: Molly Picklum & Yago Dora rise as World Champs, Caroline Marks’ inspired run, & Griffin’s connection, New segment: Take Machine, Every matchup broken down, the End of The Finals era, and Listener questions
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dave Prodan is joined by part-time co-host and WSL commentator Mitchell Salazar on The Lineup to recap this unforgettable close to the Finals format e...
EP 247: Yago Dora & Molly Picklum – The 2025 World Champions on winning at Cloudbreak, Etching their names in surfing history, Yago’s new haircut, Molly’s lost boards, Board dims, Support teams, What’s next for their off-season, & Looking ahead to 2026
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh off the Lexus WSL Finals Fiji Presented by Corona Cero, The Lineup welcomes our newest World Champions, Australia’s Molly Picklum and Brazil’...
EP 246: Jon Roseman – Tavarua’s Managing Director on the WSL Finals Fiji, Primitive surf camp beginnings of the island, Fijian future standouts, Why Cloudbreak always wins, the Perfect machine-like wave of Restaurants
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded on Tavarua ahead of the 2025 WSL Finals, Jon Roseman, Managing Director and Co-owner of Tavarua and Namotu Island Resorts, Fiji, joins The Li...
EP 245: Shaun Tomson – Jordy Smith’s Title Hopes, ‘77 World Champion, Surfing pioneer, and WSL co-founder on the 50th Anniversary of WSL, Cloudbreak vs. Teahupo’o, the Surfer’s Code, Bustin’ Down the Door, and Turning 70 and being fully stoked
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Legendary surfer, 1977 World Champion, and WSL co-founder Shaun Tomson joins Dave Prodan for a deep dive into the past, present, and future of profess...
EP 244: Mitchell Salazar – 2025 CT season wrap and the Final 5 locked for Fiji, Teahupo’o delivers, Molly Picklum dominance, Jack Robinson’s run to make the Finals, and What’s next as the World Title showdown heads to Cloudbreak
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dave Prodan and WSL commentator and part-time co-host Mitchell Salazar break down the highs and lows from Tahiti. From Jack’s must-win performance, ...
EP 243: Peter ‘PT’ Townend – The 1976 surfing World Champ RETURNS to the pod, 50 years of pro surfing, the Level of competition on the CS, the Rise of the CT, Huntington Beach’s legacy, and MP stories
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The first-ever World Champion and true icon of the sport, Peter “PT” Townend, returns to The Lineup after his last appearance… our very first ep...
EP 242: The Alive – US Open Sundown Sets with Chevy Metal, Surf roots, Sharing stages with rock legends, & Their new single “Emancipated”
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rooted in core surf and skate culture, Southern California's own The Alive joins the pod from I-SEA HQ in San Clemente for a special episode of The Li...
EP 241: Mitchell Salazar – Connor O’Leary’s maiden CT win!!, 3x wins for Gabby Bryan, Goofyfooters at J-Bay, Mayhem clinches, and the Race to the Final 5 heats up before Tahiti
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With Finals Day firing at Jeffreys Bay, The Lineup returns to break down all the action from the Corona Cero Open J-Bay. Host Dave Prodan is joined by...
RE-AIR: EP 159: “Watersheds” Episode 1: Jordy Smith’s Unforgettable 2010 Win at J-Bay, with special guest Pat O’Connell
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Re-air of Ep 159, the first “Watersheds” format episode highlighting Jordy Smith’s first CT win on home soil at J-Bay in 2010. This week, we’...
EP 240: David Litt – From Obama’s speechwriter to surf beginner, Finding solace and connection through surfing, 8-10ft wipeouts in Spain, Surf trips with his brother-in-law, and His latest book, It’s Only Drowningpisode for Jul 08, 2025
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former Obama speechwriter and bestselling author David Litt joins Dave Prodan on The Lineup to talk about his newest and most personal project yet, It...
EP 239: Mitchell Salazar – Picklum takes #1!!, Cole, Griffin, and a San Clemente surge in Saquarema, …Lost Surfboards all but 3-peating the Vissla CT Shaper Rankings, Fantasy leaderboard and Listener Q’s
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Reporting live from Brazil, part-time cohost and WSL commentator Mitchell Salazar rejoins Dave on The Lineup to break down all the action, drama, and ...
EP 238: Tom Lowe – Returns after his second nearly fatal injury at Teahupo’o, The recovery process, Balancing big wave surfing with fatherhood and being a husband, & His latest film with YETI, Let Me Live
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a special two-parter episode of The Lineup, Dave Prodan sits down with fearless big wave charger and YETI ambassador Tom Lowe for two powerful conv...
EP 237: Mitchell Salazar – Yago & Bettylou’s second 2025 CT win, Breaking down Trestles, Listener Q’s, Fantasy sleeper picks, and the domination of …Lost Surfboards ahead of the Rio Pro
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and part-time co-host Mitchell Salazar return to break down all the highs, lows, and critical storylines from stop No. 8 on the Championship Tour...
EP 236: The Monday M.A.S.S. with Chris Coté and Todd Richards – Our Second-EVER Collab Podcast, Trestles Pro, Kelly Slater quirks, Switchstance surfing, Egg decks, Nazaré intel, and So much ‘shredaphilia’
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Monday M.A.S.S. With Chris Coté and Todd Richards, June 9, 2025 On this episode of the World’s Greatest Action Sports Podcast, Chris and Todd ...
EP 235: Tatiana Weston-Webb – Will she return to competitive surfing?, Being a World Title-contender, Rediscovering her love for surfing off tour, Scott Smith & John De Temple appearance, Honoring Greg Browning & their film together: A Marble in the Jar
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tatiana Weston-Webb returns to The Lineup to unpack her journey around the world and celebrate her latest film with the late, great Greg Browning. Rec...
EP 234: Mitchell Salazar – Jordy & Gabby take the lead, CI wipeout at The Cut, Power surfing's rise, Rookie standouts, Shaper Rankings shake-up, and Fantasy leaderboard
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dave is joined once again by part-time co-host and WSL commentator Mitch Salazar to break down all the drama, triumph, and heartbreak from Stop No. 7 ...
EP 233: Kanoa Igarashi - Surfing The Box vs Main Break, Board designs with JS, Dominating on tour, Overcoming Olympic pressure, Partnering with Neutrogena, Feeling complete, and Competing against Julian Wilson on the Gold Coast
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this deep and unfiltered conversation, Kanoa Igarashi joins The Lineup fresh off the Western Margaret River Pro—ranked fourth in the world and hu...
EP 232: Mitchell Salazar – Recapping the Bonsoy Gold Coast Pro, Bettylou’s first CT win, Filipe’s 2025 breakthrough win, An on-fire Julian Wilson, Fantasy Rakings, Shaper Standouts, & the Changes to the 2026 Tour calendar
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Lineup, Dave Prodan is joined by cohost and commentator Mitchell Salazar to break down everything from the Bonsoy Gold Coast Pr...
EP 231: Sam George - His latest book, Child of Storms: A Surfing Memoir in Progress, the Stories that shaped his life, Completing his ‘Identity Project,’ the ‘Carthartic’ experience of writing through his divorce, and More
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this reflective and wildly entertaining episode, legendary surfer, writer, and director Sam George joins The Lineup to unpack over five decades of ...
EP 230: Mitchell Salazar – Bells Winners & Losers, Jordy Smith’s resurgence, Rookie pressure, Goofyfoot drought, Shaper Rankings shake-up, What to expect at the Bonsoy Gold Coast Pro & Fantasy Mega League leaderboard
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a short break, The Lineup with Dave Prodan, along with part-time cohost and commentator-extraordinaire Mitchell Salazar, is back and firing as w...
EP 229: ON THE ROAD w/ Rosy Hodge - Insights from the 2025 Surf City El Salvador Pro Presented by Corona Cero, Start/Stop Forecasts, Event standouts, and Commentating
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Reporting from Surf City El Salvador, former CT surfer and current WSL commentator and Rip Curl athlete, Rosy Hodge, joins us on the podcast for anoth...
EP 228: Mitchell Salazar – Relive the MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal, Winners & Losers, Overcoming the turbulent and stormy conditions, …Lost Surfboards taking the lead, Lack of American representation in the rankings, & Fantasy Mega League leaderboard
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh off two weeks in Portugal calling the event, part-time Lineup co-host and WSL commentator Mitchell Salazar joins Dave to break down all the acti...
EP 227: Tiago ‘Saca’ Pires – Being the first Portuguese surfer to qualify for the CT, His ‘obstinate’ determination to become a pro surfer despite skepticism from his community, Growing up in Lisbon, the Wave at Supertubos, and Life after Tour
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The first Portuguese surfer to ever qualify for the Championship Tour, surfing legend Tiago Pires joins us on The Lineup. Calling in from his post-com...
EP 226: The Double-Up – Our FIRST collab pod of the year, The state and progression of women’s surfing, Is Caity the most important surfer in the world?, Rivalries, Are the rookies pushing the vets or pushing them out?, Opportunities in women’s surfing
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special collaboration episode between The Lineup and The Double-Up Podcast, Dave and Double-Up hosts Rachael Tilly and Shannon Hughes dive int...
EP 225: Lakey Peterson – Her latest film Making Waves with 805 Beer, What winning does for your mindset, Working with Grilo, Missing the cut, Being pushed by young talent, and Her pre-heat playlist
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
805 Beer Authentico and powerhouse surfer Lakey Peterson joins us on the pod from Brazil. We catch up with Lakey and discuss her working with Leandro ...
RE-AIR: EP 35: Justine Dupont
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Following her win at the 2025 TUDOR Nazaré Big Wave Challenge, this week we are re-airing Ep. 35 of The Lineup with Justine Dupont. Big Wave surfer a...
EP 224: Mitchell Salazar – Breaking Down Surf Abu Dhabi Pro, Wave Pool Specialists?, Unexpected Challenges, Surprise Performances, Shaper Rankings, & Fantasy Leaders
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mitchell Salazar and Dave Prodan return to the pod to recap the Surf Abu Dhabi Pro. For the first time ever and for the second event of the season, th...
EP 223: Mitch Crews - Life as Surf Abu Dhabi’s Sr. Director of Surf Experience, Life in the UAE, the Surf Abu Dhabi Pro, “Field testing” the wave, His CT roots, and Life beyond the tour
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Senior Director of Surf Experience at Surf Abu Dhabi and former Championship Tour surfer Mitch Crews joins us on the pod. With the CT descending on th...
EP 222: Mitchell Salazar - Is Barron Mamiya the best out at Pipeline going back-to-back?!?, 2x World Champ Tyler Wright taking 2x Pipe Pro Titles, Post-Pipe Recap, Vissla CT Shaper Rankings Update, & Your Pipe Lineup League Fantasy winners
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
WSL Commentator and part-time co-host Mitchell Salazar returns to rundown the Lexus Pipe Pro Presented By YETI. We’re back, and the 2025 Lexus Pipe ...
EP 221: ON THE ROAD w/ Ross Williams - Insights from the 2025 Lexus Pipe Pro Presented by YETI, Navigating a tricky forecast, Stepping away from full-time coaching, Dialing equipment, CT Tour changes, Commentating, and Kelly Slater’s Wildcard
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Live from the North Shore, Momentum Generation icon, highly-acclaimed surf coach, and WSL commentator-extraordinaire Ross Williams joins Dave Prodan i...
EP 220: Eric Arakawa - Celebrated master shaper of Arakawa Surfboards, Reclaiming Island Classics, Working with the Ho brothers, Andy Irons, and today’s pros, Overcoming self-doubt, Rediscovering his passion shaping, and Building his legacy
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Lineup, we explore the life and craft of legendary surfboard shaper Eric Arakawa. From his roots in Pearl City, Hawaii, to beco...
EP 219: Mitchell Salazar - 2025 CT SEASON KICKOFF!!, Off-season Winners & Losers, Where the hell is Kelly Slater?, The Florence Brothers having a moment, and the Return of the Vissla CT Shaper Rankings
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our first episode back of The Lineup podcast, commentator extraordinaire and part-time Lineup co-host Mitchell Salazar returns to dive into a mix o...
EP 218: MEGA Mailbag - Reliving our personal 2024 highlight moments, Memorable podcast episodes of the year, 2025 look ahead, and Answering your MEGA mailbag questions
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special end-of-year episode, the tradition continues as producer Miguel Clemente takes over hosting duties to guide us through The Lineup’s ...
EP 217: Matt Costa - Writing Music for ‘A Brokedown Melody’ and YETI’s ‘As Told By’ series with WSL, Working with the Malloy brothers and Jack Johnson, Skateboarding dreams, Recovering from a life-altering injury, and His transition into music
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Musician and storyteller Matt Costa joins us on the pod. Matt dives into his creative process, collaborating with filmmakers like Devyn Bisson on WSL’...
EP 216: Chris Malloy - Surf legend to steward of the land, His early experiences at Pipe, Cultivating love of nature, YETI, Filmmaking, and Living with purpose
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Legendary surfer, filmmaker, and environmental advocate Chris Malloy joins us on The Lineup. Known for his no-nonsense attitude and deep connection to...
EP 215: Dr. Chad Nelsen - Celebrating Surfrider’s 40th anniversary, Life as CEO, Protecting our oceans and tackling coastal erosion, Partnering with WSL and WSL PURE, Living an ‘examined life,’ and the Power of surf activism
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Chad Nelsen, CEO of the Surfrider Foundation, joins us on The Lineup to discuss his role in protecting the world’s oceans, waves, and beaches. F...
EP 214: Joel Vaughan - Qualifying for the 2025 Championship Tour!, Being the first man to win SURFEST back-to-back, His brothers as sparring partners, Switching from Pyzel to DHD, and Metallica strictly being his pre-heat playlist
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
2025 Championship Tour qualifier and standout rookie Joel Vaughan joins The Lineup with Dave Prodan for an in-depth conversation. Joel dives into his ...
EP 213: Isabella Nichols Returns - Recapping her 2024 season, Requalifying for the 2025 Championship Tour, Pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering, Her traumatizing experience at Sunset Beach, Plans for the off-season, and Surfing for DHD
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
2025 Championship Tour qualifier Isabella Nichols returns to the show. Following her debut in Episode 75, Isabella recaps her remarkable 2024 season, ...
EP 212: Mikey February - His latest film Spearfish, Developing his Feb’s Fish Model with CI, Maldives event, Thought process behind his films, Upbringing in South Africa, His transition into free surfing from competition, Dad life, & Spearhead Unlimited
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Style master Mikey February joins us on the pod. Universally considered one of the most impactful surfers of his generation, Mikey dives into his uniq...
EP 211: Todd Glaser - A Life of Waves, His new book with Kelly Slater, Epic experiences documenting the G.O.A.T. around the world, Bodyboarding, Harrowing experiences in the water, and His fantasy surfer league with Free Nationals bassist, Kelsey González
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Prolific surf photographer Todd Glaser joins us in our latest episode of The Lineup. Renowned for his stunning oceanic imagery over the past two decad...
EP 210: Camilla Kemp - Being the first woman surfer ever to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics in Teahupo’o, The Eisbach River, Dryrobe, Competing in the German Surfing Championships in Munich, and the Best apple strudel in Germany
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dryrobe ambassador and the first female German surfer to ever qualify for the Olympics Camilla Kemp join us on the podcast. Calling in prior to the st...
EP 209: Ben & Lukas Skinner - The father-son surfing team from England, Ben’s consistent title-contending performance, Lukas’ first Boardmasters win, Abu Dhabi, Their dryrobe partnership, Skindog Surfboards, and Why jam is always first on an English scone
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dryrobe ambassadors, longboard title-contender and shaper of Skindog Surfboards Ben Skinner, and his son, QS campaigner, up-and-coming surfer, and 202...
EP 208: Chris Coté - Life as a multi-hyphenate media personality, Lexus WSL Finals, Forming TransWorld Surf Magazine, Producing films like High-5 and the TearDevils, His band SUNBENDR, and His podcast Monday M.A.S.S. with Todd Richards
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Multi-hyphenate and multi-talented action sports media personality and WSL commentator, Chris Coté, joins us on The Lineup podcast. Calling in from h...
EP 207: Mitchell Salazar - Breaking down the Lexus WSL Finals, John Florence cementing a significant dynasty with 3x World Titles, Caity becoming the youngest World Champion in WSL history, Italo’s incredible performance, 2025 Fantasy Snake Draft, & More
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WSL commentator and Lineup co-host Mitchell Salazar returns once again to wrap up an incredible event to crown this year's World Champions from the Le...
EP 206: Jake Howard - Surfer Mag’s relaunch of their print edition, His new role as Editor-In-Chief, His WSL Finals predictions, Background, Favorite Surfer Magazine covers, and Significant moments that shaped surfing history
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Renowned writer, surf journalist, and Editor-in-Chief of Surfer Magazine, Jake Howard, joins The Lineup. As one of the “premier subject matter exper...
EP 205: Mitchell Salazar - Post-Fiji recap, Winners & Losers, WSL Final 5, Matt Biolos... the 2024 CT Shaper of the Year, and Listener Questions
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WSL commentator and Lineup co-host Mitchell Salazar returns to break down the final event of the CT season, the Corona Fiji Pro Presented By Bonsoy. T...
EP 204: ON THE ROAD w/ Stace Galbraith - Insights from the 2024 Corona Fiji Pro Presented by Bonsoy, Hosting Tavarua TV, The GOAT’s arrival, and His picks to win the event
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WSL commentator and surf coach Stace Galbraith joins us on The Lineup to talk about the 2024 Corona Fiji Pro Presented By Bonsoy. Straight from the gr...
EP 203: Dave Wassel - Life as a North Shore lifeguard, Holding his peers in the highest regard, What it means to be a “waterman,” His insane wave in Fiji 2012, Upbringing, Heroes, YETI, and his stoke for Fiji being back on tour
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
North Shore lifeguard and former big wave charger, Dave Wassel, joins us on The Lineup podcast. He describes life as a lifeguard and being part of the...
EP 202: Ross Garrett - The origins and innovations of Surfline, New features and Smart Cams on Surfline Premium+, the Importance of discovery and commitment to the “thing” as core values, Ross’ humble beginnings to becoming CEO, Mentors that paved the way
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Surfline CEO Ross Garrett joins us on The Lineup. Calling in from Nicaragua, Ross checks in with Dave to discuss his role as CEO of Surfline, what the...
EP 201: Gerry Lopez & Peter McCabe - Untold stories from G-Land, Pioneering surfing its mythical breaks, “Blue Angels,” G-Land Surf Camp, Peter’s appearance in North Shore, and the Surfers today pushing the caliber of surfing
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Elder Gods, surfing icons, and early pioneers of the mythical Grajagan, Gerry Lopez and Peter McCabe join us on the The Lineup! Gerry and Peter remini...
EP 200: John John Florence - His one main focus entering 2024, His first Finals appearance and Chances at a third World Title, Repping the USA in Tahiti, Dad life, the Family business of Florence Marine X, YETI, and His 2024 Pyzel quiver breakdown
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
2x World Champion, current World No. 1, Tahiti-bound for USA, new Dad, Founder of Florence Marine X, and YETI ambassador John John Florence drops in o...
EP 199: Kai Lenny - Life of Kai Season 4, Helmets saving his life, the Importance of mental health, His most bizarre concussion, the Pioneers that paved the way, the Next generation pushing the needle, Fatherhood, and the Confidence of champions
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
8x World SUP Champion, inspired windsurfer, kitesurfer, foiler, big wave surfer, waterman, and Red Bull athlete, Kai Lenny, joins us on the pod. After...
EP 198: Lauren Spalding - Competitive kayaking and What it’s like doing channel crossings in Hawai’i for fun, Qualifying for the 2004 Olympics, the Addiction to the burn of going the distance and coming across, Rodeo mom life, and Working with YETI
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Competitive kayaking champion, 2004 Olympian, rodeo mom, and YETI ambassador Lauren Spalding joins us on the podcast. Lauren and Dave discuss her rece...
EP 197: Mitchell Salazar - Recapping Rio, Winners & Losers of the event, Italo’s dominance, The “Women’s Youth Brigade,” Vissla CT Shaper Rankings Update, and Listener Questions
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WSL commentator and Lineup co-host Mitchell Salazar is back to recap the VIVO Rio Pro Presented By Corona. While still on the ground in Rio, Mitch joi...
RE-AIR: Joao Chianca - His debut at the Billabong Pro Pipeline, A massive North Shore winter, The year that changed everything, The road to the Championship Tour, Performing at Pipe, His surfing family, and Big goals for his rookie year
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we are re-airing our episode from 2022 with then rookie standout, Joao Chianca. Championship Tour rookie Joao Chianca joins the podcast to ...
EP 196: Mitchell Salazar - Unwrapping Punta Roca, Winners & Losers, John John’s demonstrable versatility in all waves, …Lost Surfboard’s phenomenal lead in the Rankings, Listener Questions, and His highly acclaimed wave at La Bocana
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WSL commentator and Lineup co-host Mitchell Salazar returns to The Lineup to share his insights from the ground in El Salvador. Fresh after finishing ...
EP 195: Liam O’Brien - His new film with Yago Dora and Matt McGillivray, El Paraíso, The hunger for the winning feeling, Developing boards with Shaper, Darren Handley, and Getting barrelled in Fiji being at the top of the list
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Australia’s very own, Liam O’Brien, joins us on the pod. Liam talks about growing up in Australia and shares his stoke on Snapper returning to the...
EP 194: Mitchell Salazar - Unpacking the historic events from Tahiti, The best women’s heat EVER?, Tati’s 10, Vahine’s first CT win as a Wildcard, Powerful performances from both the men and women, The Shaper Rankings update, and Instagram Fan Questions
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WSL commentator and Lineup co-host Mitchell Salazar is back to recap the historic event of the SHISEIDO Tahiti Pro Presented By Outerknown. Mitch and ...
EP 193: ON THE ROAD w/ Kaipo Guerrero - The vibes on the ground in Tahiti, Anticipation for a significant swell on the way, Day 1 insight, The mythology and history of Teahupo’o, Standouts of the event, and Kaipo’s favorites to win the comp
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WSL Commentator Kaipo Guerrero joins the podcast to give the stories from the ground in Tahiti. The On The Road audio-only format aims to bring you qu...
EP 192: Johanne Defay - Her incredible 2024 CT season, Her mentality heading into the rest of the season and the Olympic Games Paris 2024, Putting time in Tahiti, Joining Team Samsung Galaxy and featuring in their new surf doc, The Next Wave
21 May 2024
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France’s very own Johanne Defay is back on The Lineup podcast. Johanne talks about the incredible start to her 2024 CT season in comparison to her 2...
EP 191: Jack Robinson - Signing to Team Samsung Galaxy, featuring in their new surf doc, The Next Wave, Fatherhood, The 2024 WSL CT season and the Olympic Games Paris 2024, The importance of breathwork, Working with both Arakawa and Sharp Eye Surfboards
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back four-time repeater guest, Jack Robinson, to The Lineup! Dave and Jack jump into the biggest changes since his last appearance, having a b...
EP 190: Dean “Dingo” Morrison - Surfing the FISHER and Friends heat at Snapper, Fatherhood, Competing against Mick and Parko, Overcoming addiction, How Rabbit changed his life, and Paying it forward with his company Youthh
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cooly Kid and 2003 Quicksilver Gold Coast Pro Champ, Dean “Dingo” Morrison, joins us on the pod. Dingo unwraps his celebrated heat with FISHER and...
EP 189: Wayne ‘Rabbit’ Bartholomew - Snapper’s return to the CT in 2025, Standouts from the event, Coolangatta as a World Champ breeding ground, Calling the World Champions heat, and Bugs’ bold predictions for World Champs
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
1978 World Champion, WSL Commentator, and one of the Founders of the ASP/WSL, Wayne "Rabbit" Bartholomew joins us for the inaugural episode of The Lin...
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
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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-a...
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
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
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
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
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
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ev...
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
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 m...
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
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
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
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 storyl...
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.
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hawaiian Championship Tour surfer Gabriela Bryan joins the pod between Pipe and Sunset. She talks about training for Pipeline, getting reps and learni...
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
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 F...
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
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
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
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
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
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 d...
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
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re joined by multi-hyphenate YETI ambassador Dan Malloy. The surfer, filmmaker, farmer, and all-around waterman talks about the many fa...
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
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 G...
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
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Challenger Series surfer and Body Glove athlete Nolan Rapoza joins the pod. He talks about his strong season, coming close to qualifying for the Champ...
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
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 late...
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
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 surfi...
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”
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Influential surf journalist Matt George joins The Lineup to talk about documenting surfing culture from the late 1980s to now. Matt shares stories fro...
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
31 Oct 2023
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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,...
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
24 Oct 2023
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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 div...
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
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Skateboarder and YETI athlete Nora Vasconcellos joins The Lineup. She talks about her barrier-breaking career, from becoming the first woman signed to...