Former Championship Tour surfer, broadcaster, and HaydenShapes USA Brand Manager Tanner Gudauskas joins Dave Prodan as guest co-host to unpack everything that went down at the Surf City El Salvador Pro Presented by Corona Cero. Fresh off the ground as a WSL analyst at Punta Roca, Tanner breaks down the stories behind Carissa Moore’s incredible back-to-back victories, Leo Fioravanti’s long-awaited first CT win, and why Gabriel Medina might be surfing the best he ever has even without a victory yet. The pair dive into Tanner’s winners and losers from El Salvador, including the brutal physical demands of Punta Roca, board carnage, and the growing pressure on surfers still searching for a breakout result. They also explore why this might be the strongest era in women’s surfing history, what Anat Lelior’s breakthrough means for the future, and why Leo Fioravanti has all the tools to become Italy’s first World Champion. Tanner shares stories from his transition from Championship Tour competitor to HaydenShapes USA Brand Manager, offers unique insight into the Surfboard Empire CT Shaper Rankings Presented by VEIA, discusses Gabriel Medina’s influence on surfboard design, and explains why variety and experimentation could still have a place at the highest level of competitive surfing. The episode wraps with Instagram fan questions on Leo Fioravanti’s evolution, the Liam O’Brien interference controversy, and Tanner’s early picks for the 2026 World Titles. Follow Tanner here. Relive the Surf City El Salvador Pro Presented by Corona Cero here. Stay tuned to the VIVO Rio Pro Presented by Corona Cero, June 19 - 27. Stay up to date with the rankings. Get the latest merch at the WSL Store! 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

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