The Lineup with Dave Prodan - A Surfing Podcast
Episodes
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...
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, Studying in Japan, and his new upcoming film
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Writer, journalist, and former professional surfer Jamie Brisick talks about the many phases of his life in surfing. He starts by telling the story of...
EP 90: Honolua Blomfield - Winning the Longboard World Title at Malibu, Competing fiercely while appearing calm, North Shore origins, Her current quiver, Her longboard inspirations, and What’s next for the three-time champ
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Three-time WSL Longboard World Champion Honolua Blomfield talks about her recent World Title win at Malibu. She describes what it was like to clinch t...
EP 89: Alejandro Moreda - The Ultimate Surfer experience, Puerto Rico’s strong surf scene, Defining North Shore moments, QS adventures, Andy Irons, surfing for Billabong, the 2010 Rip Curl Search event, and Growing up on the “Hawaii of the East Coast”
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Ultimate Surfer competitor and Puerto Rican pro surfer Alejandro Moreda about his surfing origins, growing up on the “Hawaii of the East Coast,”...
Re-Air: EP 28: Britt Merrick - Channel Islands origins, The weirdest board he’s ever shaped, Coping with tragedy, Carrying the torch, Working with pros, The future of surfboard shaping, Pro model boards, and Shark talk
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Channel Island Lead Shaper Britt Merrick talks about carrying on the Channel Islands legacy, working with pro athletes, the most bizarre boards he eve...
EP 88: The Break Room - The Rip Curl WSL Finals recap (with pizza), Standouts from Lower Trestles, US Open highlights, The next generation of superstar women, The Challenger Series. Kelly Slater chairs, Listener mailbag, and A very fond farewell
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the all-new “Break Room” episode of the podcast, host Dave Prodan speaks with a panel of fellow WSL employees that work across the league. Get ...
EP 87: Courtney Conlogue - The US Open, Her comeback 2021 season, Waves of consequence on tour, Recovering from serious concussions, Strike mission to Tahiti, The effects of social media, and Her thoughts on the Rip Curl WSL Finals
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Championship Tour star and Huntington Beach local Courtney Conlogue joins the podcast to talk about the US Open and her comeback 2021 season. The two-...
BONUS: Gillette Venus presents the Board of Trust Seas: A discussion on women's pivotal role in ocean conservancy featuring Carissa Moore
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
2021 WSL World Champion, Olympic gold medalist, and ocean advocate Carissa Moore joins a panel of six women breaking barriers in ocean conservation. C...
BONUS: The Ultimate Surfer Post Show EP 5 - The Season Finale, Special guest Koa Smith, The ultra-competitive final, Tips from Kelly Slater, An exclusive interview with the two winners, and What the grand prize means for their careers
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cassie Randolph and Joe Turpel are joined by special guest Koa Smith to dive into the season finale of The Ultimate Surfer. They talk with Koa about h...
BONUS: The Ultimate Surfer Post Show EP 04 - Crunchtime, Surf Combine, Big airs, An unwavering alliance, The most painful Surf Off yet, Discovering the four finalists, and An exclusive interview with one of the show’s most entertaining stars
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cassie Randolph and Joe Turpel dive deep into the second-to-last episode of the season. With the competition down to just six surfers, the level of su...
EP 86: Live with Tom Curren and Mason Ho - Their first search trips, Juggling free surfing and competitive surfing, Thoughts on the new CT, Most anticipated Challenger Series and Championship Tour stops, and picks for the Rip Curl WSL Finals.
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Curren and Mason Ho join Dave Prodan live from Trestles to talk about the Rip Curl WSL Finals, what their first memories of Search trips are, Maso...
EP 85: Live with Bethany Hamilton - Competing on the QS, Dealing with fame, balancing family life with pro surfing, Her picks for the Finals, Why she loves Big Wave surfing, and How she deals with fear.
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bethany Hamilton joins Dave Prodan live from Trestles and talks about the Rip Curl WSL Finals, what she wants to accomplish next, the difficult balanc...
EP 84: Live with Tyler Wright - Tahiti cancellation, 20 years with Rip Curl, Thoughts on Trestles, Championship picks, and who she gets inspiration from.
11 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tyler Wright joins Dave Prodan live from Trestles and talks about the Rip Curl WSL Finals, how she took the news of the cancellation of the Tahiti eve...
EP 83: Live pod with Mick Fanning - Thoughts on Trestles, Finals picks, Life off tour, Would he take another wildcard, Australia's up and comers, and his highest pressure moments
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
3x World Champ and fastest-surfer-alive Mick Fanning joins Dave Prodan in the first ever live episode of The Lineup. From the Rip Curl surf center in ...
BONUS: The Ultimate Surfer Post Show Ep 03 - A game-changing twist, Wild wildcards, Triumphant returns, Heated Surf Offs, Relationships on set, Bachelor meets Surf Ranch, “Honey in your eyeballs,” and A behind-the-scenes interview with a cast member
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cassie Randolph and Joe Turpel dive deep into all of the massive twists that hit in the fifth and sixth episodes of the show. In the biggest shake-up ...
EP 82: Kolohe Andino - Rip Curl WSL Finals predictions, His new film “Reckless Isolation,” Qualifying as a teenager, “Aha” moments on tour, Returning to the jersey, Becoming a father, Board shaping, Beating the Brazilians, and Growing up at Lower Trestles
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
San Clemente’s own Championship Tour star and Olympian Kolohe Andino talks about his almost full season away from the tour and his much-anticipated ...
BONUS: The Ultimate Surfer Post Show Ep 02 - Life on set, The stand outs so far, One very funny challenge, Surf Off strategy, Tough eliminations, A potential power team, Off-day activities, and A behind-the-scenes interview with a surprise cast member
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cassie Randolph and Joe Turpel dive deep into the third and fourth episodes of the show. They discuss how hard it is to settle into life on a set like...
EP 81: The Break Room - Rip Curl WSL Finals picks, One wild end to the CT season, Scenarios Galore, Big names missed requalification, The Challenger Series, Traveling for work, The Ultimate Surfer, Listener questions, and More insights from inside WSL HQ
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the all-new “Break Room” episode of the podcast, host Dave Prodan speaks with a panel of fellow WSL employees that work across the league. Get ...
BONUS: The Ultimate Surfer Post Show EP 01 - First impressions, The teams to beat, A heated rivalry early on, Surprise challenges, The pressure of the wave at Surf Ranch, and An insider interview with a cast member
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off the season, Cassie Randolph and Joe Turpel break down the show’s first two episodes. They give their first impressions of the 14 cast me...
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
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Big Wave World Champion and former Championship Tour surfer Keala Kennelly talks about her successful career as a surfing pioneer. She dives deep into...
EP 79: Cory Lopez - How to surf Teahupo’o, The magic of Barra De La Cruz, Putting Skeleton Bay on the map, His favorite Andy Irons story, Pushing it with airs, The Florida Gulf Coast, and A long career on the Championship Tour
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Former Championship Tour star Cory Lopez looks back at his successful career on tour, including surfing in the famous 2006 event at Barra De La Cruz, ...
EP 78: Joe Turpel - Calling the Olympics, Filming “The Ultimate Surfer,” Kelly Slater’s future, The new tour schedule, What to expect from The Challenger Series, Committing to the craft of commentating, and Highlights from Tokyo
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
WSL commentator Joe Turpel talks about his insanely busy year on and off tour. He goes into detail on the redesigned Championship Tour schedule for ne...
BONUS EPISODE: WSL CEO Erik Logan - The 2022 Championship Tour Schedule, The new Challenger Series, Introducing the Midseason Cut, The fight for the WSL Final 5, and Big upcoming surf content
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
World Surf League CEO Erik Logan joins the podcast for a special episode to break down this week’s huge 2022 Tour Announcement. ELo and Dave dive in...
EP 77: Lisa Andersen - Surfing’s debut at the Olympics, Surfing Florida vs California, Her path to four World Titles, Learning life lessons from surfing, Motherhood on the Championship Tour, and Her thoughts on the Rip Curl WSL Finals format
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Four-time WSL World Champion Lisa Andersen talks about her iconic career on tour. She looks back at surfing’s emotional debut at the Olympics, the a...
Re-Air: EP 23 Johanne Defay - Sharks in Her Hometown, Quarantine, Transitioning from the QS to CT, and Her 2014 Semifinal Against Tyler Wright
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reunion Island’s CT star Johanne Defay talks about the shark problem in her hometown, quarantine life, the big transition from QS to CT, and her Sem...
Re-Air: EP 16 Ryan Callinan - Newcastle Legends, Grief and Loss on Tour, Competing with The Best in the World, and Psychology in Surfing
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Merewether Beach’s own CT star Ryan Callinan talks about being shaped by the legends of the Newcastle surf community, dealing with grief and loss wh...
Re-Air: EP 29 Rosy Hodge - From Competitor to Commentator, Growing up in South Africa, Surfing's Role in Political Movements, The WSL Finals, and More.
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
WSL Commentator and former Championship Tour surfer Rosy Hodge talks about how surfing plays into political movements, apartheid and growing up in Sou...
EP 76: The Break Room - Surprise superstars, The women’s World Title race, Icons fighting for requalification, Rip Curl WSL Finals strategy, Tour trivia, and A behind-the-scenes look at the WSL
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the new “Break Room” episode of the podcast, host Dave Prodan speaks with a panel of fellow WSL employees that work across the league. Get insi...
EP 75: Isabella Nichols - An unforgettable rookie season, Pursuing an education while chasing the CT, Wave pool engineering, Stories from Sunset Beach, Working as a stunt double, and Rip Curl WSL Finals strategy
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
WSL Championship Tour rookie Isabella Nichols talks about her unique and memorable first season on tour. She describes waiting a whole year between qu...
EP 74: Kanoa Igarashi Returns - WSL Final 5 chances, World Title vs Gold Medal, Being the face of the upcoming Olympics, Surfing against Gabriel Medina, and The hardest maneuver to land in surfing
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As the podcast’s first returning guest, Championship Tour star Kanoa Igarashi talks about his first half of the 2021 season and the road to the Rip ...
EP 73: Matt Biolos - Shaping for some of the best ever, Mayhem’s punk rock origins, The 25th anniversary of “5’5” 19 x ¼”, Anti-heroes, The evolution of Lost, 2020’s COVID surfing boom, and Working with Irons, Andino, Wright and Moore
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Influential Lost Surfboards shaper and San Clemente, CA local Matt Biolos shares stories from his long career working with some of the best surfers in...
EP 72: The Break Room - Morgan Cibilic’s unexpected rise, The new Gabriel Medina, A title-altering Tie, What’s up with Tyler Wright, An Unpopular Opinion about John John Florence, and Listener questions about working for WSL
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the first-ever “Break Room” episode of the podcast, host Dave Prodan speaks with a panel of fellow WSL employees that work across the league. G...
EP 71: Australian Crawl - Rock n roll stories, The genesis of the band, Sponsoring the Bells Beach contest, The lifelong connection to surfing, and the fortieth anniversary of their hit album “Sirocco”
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From the influential rock band Australian Crawl, Bill McDonough and Paul Williams join the podcast to talk about the origins of the band, their roots ...
EP 70 Meg Bernardo - Creating the foundation for Pro Surfing, The first days of the ASP, Finding her place in the lineup, The league’s evolution, The WSL Finals format, and The best character in surfing
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
WSL North American Regional Manager Meg Bernardo talks about the genesis of the World Surf League. As one of the company’s very first hires, she sha...
EP 69: Ian Cairns - Starting the ASP, The makeshift early days of the tour, The growth of surfing worldwide, Pushing limits in Hawaii, Western Australia, and His place in surfing history
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
WSL Founder Ian Cairns talks about starting the ASP and building what would become the Championship Tour. He looks back at the early days of the tour,...
EP 68: Connor O’Leary - The Inspiring road to the CT, Representing Australia and Japan, Growing up as a multicultural kid, Inspiring the next generation, Battling to get back on tour, and His desire for more lefts
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Championship Tour surfer Connor O’Leary talks about his unlikely and inspiring road to getting (and staying) on tour. He looks back at his rollercoa...
EP 67: Jack Robinson - Facing your idols, How Western Australia shaped him, Wild times on the QS with dad, Dealing with high expectations at a young age, Being inspired by Taj Burrow, and His best shark story
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Championship Tour rookie sensation, Margaret River local, and Boost Mobile athlete Jack Robinson talks about his evolution from bowl-cut grom to tour ...
EP 66: Sally Fitzgibbons - Her constant title chase, Surfing at The Box, Her evolution as a surfer, The importance of running in her life, Non-endemic partners, Having experience with rugged waves
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Australian Championship Tour star and Boost Mobile athlete Sally Fitzgibbons discusses her long and successful career on tour, coming so close to mult...
EP 65: Laura Enever - Big Wave vs. CT surfing, Her film “Undone”, Growing up at Narrabeen, Surfing on the Nike team, Local standouts, Making another run at the CT, The Red Bull Cape Fear contest
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Big wave surfer and former Championship Tour competitor Laura Enever talks about her transition to big wave surfing, the differences between charging ...
EP 64: Damien Hardman - The “Girls Can’t Surf” documentary, Narrabeen and the upcoming Rip Curl Narrabeen Classic, The next level of progression on tour, How the “Ice Man” won his titles, The Championship Tour in the 1990s, Being a ruthless competitor
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Two-time World Champion Damien Hardman talks about the “Girls Can’t Surf” documentary, responds to his comments in the film, and discusses the C...
EP 63: Ross Williams - Surfing in 2021 vs the 1990s, Coaching John John Florence, Shooting the Momentum films, Growing up on the North Shore, and Kelly Slater’s retirement
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Momentum Generation icon, former Championship Tour competitor, and commentator-turned-coach Ross Williams talks about the differences between surfing ...
EP 62: Mark Richards - Newcastle Cup Contenders, Twin fin inspirations, The growth of the Championship Tour, Hawaii and Eddie Aikau, and Newcastle’s surf culture
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Four-time World Champion and Newcastle native Mark Richards talks about his hometown’s strong surfing culture, how it produces so much high-level su...
EP 61: Jordy Smith - The obsessive pursuit of a World Title, Surviving the pro surfing hype machine, Video parts vs tour events, An eventful quarantine, South Africa, His surfing inspirations, and Shaping surfboards
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
South African Championship Tour star Jordy Smith talks about the pro surfing hype machine, surviving the spotlight put on him at a young age, never cr...
EP 60: Nick Carroll - Surf Journalism, Australia vs California, Rebellion in Surfing, The pandemic surfing boom, The death of surf culture, and Kelly Slater’s future
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Author and surf scribe Nick Carroll joins the podcast for a deep discussion about a wide and unexpected array of surfing topics. He breaks down the di...
Introducing: Caught Inside w Joe Turpel (Ep 1 - Jack Robinson)
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The next episode drops on Thursday on its own podcast page. Make sure to follow and subscribe! https://link.chtbl.com/CaughtInsideEp01 For 14 days, th...
EP 59: Pam Burridge - 1980s trailblazers in women’s surfing, The upcoming film “Girls Can’t Surf,” Fighting for equality in pro surfing, Narrabeen, Turning pro at 15, and adding Pipeline and Teahupo’o to the women’s tour
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
1990 World Champion and women’s surfing pioneer Pam Burridge talks about the upcoming “Girls Can’t Surf” film about the trailblazing group of ...
EP 58: Billy Kemper - His docuseries “Billy,” His injury in Morocco, Feeling alive at Jaws, The importance of family, Fighting spirit, and The Top 5 most helpful actions on the road to recovery
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hawaiian big wave surfer Billy Kemper joins the pod to talk about the release of “Billy,” the new six-part documentary series that follows his roa...
Introducing: Getting Heated w/ Mick Fanning and Ross Williams
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we're sharing an episode from a new WSL show called "Getting Heated," hosted by three time World Champ Mick Fanning and New School icon Ross Wi...
EP 57: Hunter Jones - The Los Angeles surf scene, Being a stunt double in Hollywood, Diversity in the lineup, and his Top 5 side hustles while trying to make it as a surfer
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Los Angeles pro surfer and video editor Hunter Jones talks about his memorable 2020, from signing with Body Glove, being a stunt double in Hollywood, ...
EP 56: 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
09 Feb 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 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
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
WSL founder and Sunset Beach local Randy Rarick talks about the early days of the Championship Tour, getting started in 1976, the very first contest o...
EP 54: Maui Pro & Pipe Masters Recap Plus Listener Mailbag - Women surfing Pipeline, Big winners from the first events, Top Contenders at Sunset.
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode of the year, Dave recaps the Maui Pro, the Pipe Masters and the eventful start to the 2021 Championship Tour season. He talks abo...
EP 53: Nathan Florence - Progression in big wave surfing, His scariest moment in the ocean, Growing up at surfing’s ultimate proving ground, The Florence family
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Big wave surfer, Pipeline specialist, and cbdMD athlete Nathan Florence talks about the progression of big wave surfing, pushing the sport forward, th...
EP 52: Jack Freestone - Starting the season at Pipeline, Surfing against Kelly, Cracking the CT code, and Talking trash during heats
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Championship Tour surfer and Hydro Flask athlete Jack Freestone joins the podcast just before the start of the season to talk about being an Australia...
EP 51: Tyler Wright - The Maui Pro, Her long road to recovery, Using her platform for change, Mind games in the lineup, and the best Wright family surfer
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Two-time World Champion Tyler Wright relives her inspiring comeback at the 2019 Maui Pro and looks forward to the start of the 2021 season back in Mau...
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24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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EP 50: Jamie O’Brien - The best Pipeline surfers EVER, How to build a successful Youtube career, The Pipe Masters, and Staying ahead of the game
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Pipeline standout, vlogger extraordinaire, and cbdMD athlete Jamie O’Brien talks about the best Pipeline surfers ever, the hierarchy in the lineup a...
Ep 49: Pat O’Connell - Lower Trestles is back, The tour starts in Hawaii, World Title Contenders and sleepers, and Big news about the 2021 season
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
World Surf League SVP of Tours & Competition and good friend of the pod Pat O’Connell returns to go in depth on WSL’s big announcement about the 2...
Ep 48: Makua Rothman - His famous surfing family, Growing up on the North Shore, Big Wave riding, and Pursuing passions outside the water
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
WSL Big Wave World Champion, musician, and cbdMD athlete Makua Rothman shares stories about his brother, father, and famous surfing family, how surfin...
Ep 47: Wayne "Rabbit" Bartholomew - Creating the Championship Tour, His First Trip To Hawaii, Australia’s World Title Hopes
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
1978 World Champion and Dream Tour architect Wayne “Rabbit” Bartholomew talks about dreaming of a thing called Pro Surfing, willing it into existe...
Ep 46: Pat O’Connell - WSL Countdown Events, Surfing a Final with Slater, & the ‘98 Time Machine
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
World Surf League SVP of Tours & Competition, former Championship Tour surfer, and all-around legend Pat O’Connell breaks down the highlights and ta...
Episode 45: Ziggy Marley
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Musician and philanthropist Ziggy Marley joins the podcast to talk about his personal connection with the ocean, share stories about his humble upbrin...
Episode 44: Devon Howard
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
WSL Longboard Tour Manager and midlength master Devon Howard previews the upcoming Cuervo Surf Ranch Classic longboard event and talks about merging t...
Gabriel Medina & Mick Fanning | STAB Unplugged
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Lineup is taking the week off. To hold us over, we bring you a great conversation between Mick Fanning & Gabriel Medina from STAB's Unplugged seri...
Episode 43: Leah Dawson
22 Sep 2020
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Professional surfer and cinematographer Leah Dawson talks about living her life in pursuit of both waves and purpose, her activism and work with the C...
Episode 42: Tom Curren
15 Sep 2020
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Icon, innovator, and three-time World Champion Tom Curren talks about his Santa Barbara roots, what drove his competitive surfing, how he handled medi...
Episode 41: Pat O’Connell & Selema Masekela
08 Sep 2020
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Dave sits down with Pat and Olympic commentator, producer, and podcast host Selema Masekela for an open and honest discussion about race and its relat...
Episode 40: Morgan Cibilic
01 Sep 2020
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Rip Curl athlete and Championship Tour rookie Morgan Cibilic talks about his new film “Postcards from Morgs,” what it was like to grow up surfing ...
Episode 39: Lakey Peterson
25 Aug 2020
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Lakey Peterson joins The Lineup to talk about “the worst day of her professional career” from the 2019 Maui event, using the extended offseason to...
Episode 38: Griffin Colapinto
18 Aug 2020
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Griffin Colapinto talks about his role as California’s next great Title Contender, his relationship with Kolohe Andino, buying his own house, being ...
Episode 37: Behind the Curtain at Rumble with Pat O'Connell
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Pat go behind the curtain to give their thoughts on the Rumble At The Ranch, Stab’s Surf100, who looked CT ready (and who still has work to...
Episode 36: Maya Gabeira
04 Aug 2020
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Big Wave star Maya Gabeira talks about paving the way for other female surfers, setting a world record, surfing under a microscope and dealing with cr...
Episode 35: Justine Dupont
28 Jul 2020
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Big Wave surfer and waterwoman Justine Dupont discusses her diverse skill set in the water, how falling off the Championship Tour led to her Big Wave ...
Episode 34: Chelsea Woody
21 Jul 2020
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Textured Waves co-founder Chelsea Woody talks about building a platform for surfers that aren’t typically represented, who Textured Waves is, and wh...
Episode 33: Tour Announcements with Pat O'Connell
17 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
WSL SVP of Tours & Competition Pat O’Connell breaks down this week’s big announcement, canceling the 2020 season, creating The WSL Finals, and add...
July 14, 2020
14 Jul 2020
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Episode 32: Kelia Moniz
08 Jul 2020
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Two-time WSL Longboard World Champion Kelia Moniz talks about growing up in her close-knit surfing family, classic longboarding versus high-performanc...
Episode 31: Owen Wright - Part 2
30 Jun 2020
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Championship Tour standout and Rip Curl athlete Owen Wright returns for Part 2 to talk about his Injury at Pipeline and long recovery, coming up with ...
Episode 30: Owen Wright - Part 1
23 Jun 2020
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In Part 1, Championship Tour standout and Rip Curl athlete Owen Wright talks about the origins of his family’s strong connection to surfing, growing...
Episode 29: Rosy Hodge
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
WSL Commentator and former Championship Tour surfer Rosy Hodge talks about how surfing plays into political movements, apartheid and growing up in Sou...