The Lineup with Dave Prodan - A Surfing Podcast
Episodes
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
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Legendary surf photojournalist Steve Sherman joins The Lineup to talk about his career shooting our sport and its greatest athletes. After working the...
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
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Patagonia Wetsuit Team members Buddy Pendergast and Mackenzie Warner join The Lineup to talk about the new Fall wetsuit coming out. They dis...
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
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 sec...
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
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 disc...
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
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
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
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Surf photographer Jimmy Metyko joins the podcast. He talks about his new book “Shaping Surf History: Tom Curren and Al Merrick, California 1980-1983...
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
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 h...
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
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ri...
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
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
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
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
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
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 bi...
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
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ta...
EP 159: “Watersheds” Episode 1: Jordy Smith’s Unforgettable 2010 Win at J-Bay, with special guest Pat O’Connell
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 so...
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
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
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
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 wi...
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
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
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
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 shar...
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
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Big Wave surfer Ramón Navarro joins the podcast. He talks about his new film “Corazón Salado” about protecting the ancestral waters of the Kawé...
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
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 highligh...
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
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 abou...
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
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lucca Mesinas, Olympian, Challenger Series competitor, and the first Peruvian surfer to ever qualify for the men’s Championship Tour, joins the podc...
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
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 st...
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
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 d...
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
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 thi...
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
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 lo...
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
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
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
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
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”
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 C...
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
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Spearfishing champion, chef, and YETI ambassador Kimi Werner joins the podcast to talk about her passion. She describes her visceral, life-changing in...
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
17 Mar 2023
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 discuss the top...
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
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
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
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eight-time WSL World Champion and YETI athlete Stephanie Gilmore joins the pod for a special International Women’s Day episode to discuss her sevent...
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
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
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
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
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
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
WSL commentator Mitchell Salazar is back to preview the Hurley Pro Sunset Beach. They talk about the history and intricacies of the iconic wave, descr...
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
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
WSL commentator Mitchell Salazar is back to recap the Billabong Pro Pipeline. Mitch and Dave discuss the biggest highlights, choose their biggest winn...
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
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Marine conservation scientist, ocean steward, and surfer Dr. Cliff Kapono joins the podcast after winning the inaugural WSL Impact Award. He talks abo...
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
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
WSL commentator Mitchell Salazar joins the podcast to talk about the all-new Vissla Shaper Rankings. Dave and Mitch introduce the new rankings that ce...
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
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Big Wave surfer, YETI athlete, and Momentum Generation icon Shane Dorian joins the podcast to talk about the upcoming Billabong Pro Pipeline. He makes...
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
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
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
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of 2023, Championship Tour rookie Maxime Huscenot joins the podcast to discuss the upcoming season. He describes the moment he wa...
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
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 su...
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
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Iconic surfer, waterman, and two-time Pipeline champion Gerry Lopez and filmmaker and legendary skateboarder Stacy Peralta join the pod to discuss the...
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
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kelsey González, bassist for The Free Nationals and surfer, joins The Lineup to talk about the connection between music and surfing. He starts with h...
Re-Air: EP 16: Ryan Callinan
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
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
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
WSL Senior Manager of Tours & Competition and former Championship Tour surfer Travis Logie joins The Lineup to talk about the Challenger Series finale...
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
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 again...
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
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Filmmaker and surfer Greg MacGillivray joins the pod to talk about his influential surf film Five Summer Stories, his new memoir Five Hundred Summer S...
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
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Current Challenger Series leader and former Championship Tour competitor Macy Callaghan joins The Lineup to talk about her big season. She dissects he...
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
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Positive vibe warrior and free-surfing virtuoso Dane Gudauskas returns to The Lineup to share some stoke and discuss his transformative last few years...
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
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A Re-Air of our November 2021 episode with former pro surfer and journalist Jamie Brisick. Writer, journalist, and former professional surfer Jamie B...
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
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Freshly crowned Longboard World Champion Soleil Errico joins The Lineup to discuss winning her second World Title. She talks about winning at her home...
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
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 abo...
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
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
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
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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, includi...
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
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
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
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 workin...
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
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
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
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Former Championship Tour surfer and Outerknown Tahiti Pro wildcard Nathan Hedge joins the podcast to talk about Tahiti and his career in surfing. He d...
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
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Surfer and filmmaker Keith Malloy joins the lineup to talk about his latest adventures. He discusses making his new film Mind Surfing with 805 featuri...
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
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 podcas...
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
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 WS...
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
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, a trio of the tour’s most progressive surfers, Caroline Marks, Tyler Wright, and Tatiana Weston-Webb, talk about charging w...
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
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 rela...
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
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
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
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 disc...
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
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
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.
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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, a...
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
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ja...
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
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Championship Tour rookie Jackson Baker joins the pod to talk about his debut season. He discusses the camaraderie among the young Australian surfers o...
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
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
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
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Star Championship Tour rookie Callum Robson talks about the promising start to his young career. He discusses his big win at the Challenger Series ope...
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
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Challenger Series competitor, former Championship Tour surfer, and DJ Dimity Stoyle joins to talk about her career. She discusses focusing all her ene...
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
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
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
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 regi...
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
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
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.
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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-surfe...
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
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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. H...
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
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Championship Tour star Sally Fitzgibbons returns to the pod to talk about the upcoming Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach and beyond. She discusses the traditio...
EP 106: Julian Wilson - Life after the Championship Tour, His career genesis, Young Guns III, Riding alt crafts, Rivvia Projects, The surfers who influenced him most, and A potential return to competition
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The explosive, dynamic former Championship Tour superstar Julian Wilson joins the podcast to check in after his year away from the tour. He dives into...
Re-Air: EP 60: Nick Carroll - Surf Journalism, Australia vs California, Ironic counter culture, The pandemic surfing boom, The death of surf culture, and Kelly Slater’s future
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Re-Air of Episode 60 (Originally Aired March 16th 2021) ----------- Author and surf scribe Nick Carroll joins the podcast for a deep discussion about ...
Re-Air: EP 38: Griffin Colapinto - Winning the Vans Triple Crown, California's next great Title Contender, buying a house, having success at a young age, and growing up with San Clemente super talent like Kolohe Andino and many others.
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Lineup Episode 38 Re-Air featuring a conversation with Griffin Colapinto in August of 2020. ------------------- Griffin Colapinto talks about his ...
EP 105: International Women’s Day Special with Jessi Miley-Dyer & Rosy Hodge - Their inspirations, The evolution of the women’s tour, Equal prize money, Progression in women’s surfing, Rising Tides, and Honoring trailblazing women in sports at Portugal
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate International Women’s Day, Rosy Hodge and Jessi Miley-Dyer take over The Lineup for a special episode. The two start by telling the sto...
EP 104: Barron Mamiya - His career-changing win at Sunset Beach, Surfing against Kelly at Pipeline, New goals for the 2022 season, His road to the Championship Tour, and The upcoming event at Portugal
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Current World No. 1 Barron Mamiya joins the podcast to talk about his massive win at the Hurley Pro Sunset Beach presented by Shiseido. The young star...
Re-Air: EP 95: Brisa Hennessy - Requalifying for the Championship Tour, Growing up off the grid in Costa Rica, Mental Strength, Challenger Series success, Rookie year lessons, Living in Namotu, Costa Rica in the Olympics, and Preparing for Pipeline
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is a Re-Air featuring WSL CT surfer Brisa Hennessy. Brisa is the newly crowned champion of the 2022 Hurley Pro Sunset Beach Presented ...
EP 103: Laura Enever Returns - Sunset Beach predictions, Pipeline highlights, Kelly’s big win, Moana’s moment, Her upcoming Tour Vlog, Hunting big barrels, and A memorable winter on the North Shore
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Big wave surfer, former Championship Tour competitor, and WSL commentator Laura Enever returns to talk about her memorable winter on the North Shore. ...
EP 102: 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
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Championship Tour rookie Joao Chianca joins the podcast to talk about making his debut at the Billabong Pro Pipeline. He recaps his huge winter on the...
EP 101: Luana Silva - Making her debut at Pipeline, Her road to the Championship Tour, Challenger Series breakthroughs, Home field advantage at Sunset, Surfing with power, Carissa Moore’s impact, and The new generation of young women on tour
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Championship Tour rookie Luana Silva joins the podcast to talk about making her debut at the Billabong Pro Pipeline. Born and raised on the North Shor...
EP 100: Caroline Marks - 100th Episode! - Making history at Pipeline, Preparing for North Shore events, The long and wild 2021 season, Florida and family, The Olympics, and How to reach her World Title goals
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Lineup podcast celebrates its 100th episode with Championship Tour star, Olympian, and World Title contender Caroline Marks. She talks about prepa...
EP 99: Justin Gane - The making of ‘Re-Pulse’, Becoming a surf filmmaker, The global impact of his filmography, Early days with Margo and Neal Purchase Jr., Sliding door moments, Four generations of surfers, and The current state of Australian surfing.
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Australian surf filmmaker Justin Gane joins the podcast to talk about his new and highly-anticipated film ‘Re-Pulse’. He breaks down creating ‘R...
EP 98: Nat Young - Preparing for Pipeline, Requalifying for the Championship Tour, Surfing as a dad, How Santa Cruz shaped him, The power in letting go, and The event he’s most excited to surf again
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Championship Tour surfer Nat Young joins the podcast to discuss his long-awaited return to the tour and starting the season at the upcoming Billabong ...
Re-Air: EP 80: Keala Kennelly - Equality in women’s surfing, Charging Teahupo’o, The importance of opportunity, Competing against the Irons brothers, Big Wave surfing, Working in Hollywood, and Her career on the Championship Tour
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! Big Wave World Champion and former Championship Tour surfer Keala Kennelly talks about her successful career as a surfing pioneer. Sh...
Re-Air: EP 55: Randy Rarick - The early days of the Championship Tour, The all-time greats at Sunset Beach, Crowning the first World Champion, The shift to Pipeline, His Top 5 moments of North Shore lore
28 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The first of our re-air episodes for the holidays. We hope you safely get some waves where ever you are! WSL founder and Sunset Beach local Randy Rari...
EP 97: Mega Mailbag - Surfing bucket list, The 2022 rookie class, WSL’s new three-tier system, To run or not to run?, The most rewarding part of the podcast, Dave’s favorite conversations thus far, and Listener questions on all things surfing
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 su...
EP 96: The Break Room - 2022 Hot Takes, Challenger Series reactions, An impactful rookie class, 2021 Championship Tour Highlights, A new era on the Women’s CT, Tales from the North Shore, and Listener Questions
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In 2021’s final “Break Room” episode of the podcast, host Dave Prodan speaks with a panel of fellow WSL employees that work across the league. G...
EP 95: Brisa Hennessy - Requalifying for the Championship Tour, Growing up off the grid in Costa Rica, Mental Strength, Challenger Series success, Rookie year lessons, Living in Namotu, Surfing for Costa Rica in the Olympics, and Preparing for Pipeline
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Championship Tour surfer Brisa Hennessy joins the pod to talk about her strong showing on the Challenger Series and requalifying for the CT. She break...
EP 94: Ezekiel Lau - The wild past year of his career, His road back to the Championship Tour, Haleiwa, Competing against a stacked class of surfers since childhood, Snapt 4, The Ultimate Surfer, Choosing power, and The best surfer ever at Pipeline
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Championship Tour surfer Ezekiel Lau joins the podcast to talk about the wild past year of his career. He describes focusing all his energy on the upc...
EP 93: Travis Logie - Inventing the Finals format, WSL's new three-tier system, Top moments from a decade on tour, The Golden Age of the Quiksilver team, His road from Durban to the CT, Jordy Smith hype, and Promising young South African surfers
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Former Championship Tour surfer and current WSL Senior Manager of Tours & Competition Travis Logie talks about the massive changes in pro surfing over...
Re-Air: Ep 56: Dr. Easkey Britton - The 30x30 petition and We Are One Ocean campaign, Blue Health, The Irish surf scene, and the Top 5 ways the ocean can benefit your health
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Irish marine social scientist and big wave surfer Dr. Easkey Britton talks about the We Are One Ocean campaign and the 30x30 petition that calls on wo...
EP 92: The Break Room - A very busy “Offseason,” Challenger Series highlights, A potentially star-studded rookie class, WSL PURE, The We Are One Ocean petition, Mental Health in surfing, Equal pay, and Our biggest 2022 Championship Tour predictions
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest “Break Room” episode of the podcast, host Dave Prodan speaks with a panel of fellow WSL employees that work across the league. Get i...