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-awaited matchup of John John Florence and Jack Robinson, John’s incredible 10-point ride, and Gabriela Bryan’s maiden CT win. They revel at the performances all around, from rookie Sawyer Lindblad and Wildcard George Pittar, to tour veterans vying for their spot in the back half of the season. They choose their biggest winners and losers from WA, answer fan questions from the Instagram mailbag, and give an update on the 2024 Vissla CT Shaper Rankings. Follow Mitch here. Watch the Top 5 Moments from the Western Australia Margaret River Pro. Watch the best surfers fight for their spot on the CT in the first Challenger Series event of the year, the Bonsoy Gold Coast Pro, Apr 27 - May 4. Stay up to date with the Vissla CT Shaper Rankings. 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

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 partnership. Gerry opens up the pod by discussing his “re-falling in love” with surfing, how he has strayed from surfing to pursue other disciplines, and how he always comes back to surfing. He explains how the path of yoga and surfing are one in the same, and reflect on the evolution of health and wellness has evolved through his years as a professional surfer. Gerry is joined by Manduka’s CEO Pamela Levine who touches on the evolution of her career, from starting at brands like Quiksilver, Roxy and Dakine to becoming the CEO of the leading brand of yoga and yoga accessories. She discusses her partnership with Gerry Lopez, how she hopes to affect change as CEO within her company and within the yogi community, and advises on the best ways people can start yoga. Gerry closes out the pod by answering what’s next for him, providing guidance for living a life of substance, health, and meaning, answering Instagram Fan questions, and takes on the Lightning Round for the second time. Be sure to follow Gerry and Manduka on Instagram. The Manduka and Gerry Lopez collection want to inspire you to practice yoga however you choose to. From now until June 10th, you will get 15% off all products when you visit Manduka.com with the code THELINEUP15! Stay tuned for the Western Australia Margaret River Pro, Apr 11 - 21. Stay up to date with the Vissla CT Shaper Rankings 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

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 the performances of the finalists all around, the historic win of Cole Houshmand as a goofy-footed Rookie at Bells, and Caity Simmers’ clutch performance. They choose their biggest winners and losers from the Championship Tour’s longest running event in Bells Beach, answer fan questions from the Instagram mailbag, and give an update on the 2024 Vissla CT Shaper Rankings. Follow Mitch here. Watch the highlights from the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Presented by Bonsoy. Stay tuned for the Western Australia Margaret River Pro, Apr 11 - 21. Stay up to date with the Vissla CT Shaper Rankings 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

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 event’s biggest storylines - the top seeds on the women’s side falling to the wayside while tour veterans make the Finals, the rise of the Colapinto brothers, and Johanne’s first European CT win. They discuss Medina having his best result of the year while the rest of the Brazilian crew on the men’s side struggled to make it past the Round of 32. They choose their biggest winners and losers from the Championship Tour’s third event in Portugal, answer fan questions from the Instagram mailbag, and give an update on the 2024 Vissla CT Shaper Rankings. Follow Mitch here. Watch the highlights from the MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal Presented by Corona. Stay tuned for the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach, Mar 26 - Apr 5. Stay up to date with the Vissla CT Shaper Rankings 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

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 more time with his family, and relish the “true dad” moments with his kids. Raheem reflects on his journey as an undrafted rookie to a record-breaking seasoned pro in his tenth year in the league. He talks about growing up surfing in the shark-infested waters of New Smyrna Beach, being offered a contract by Billabong as a young grom, and deferring his career as a pro surfer to be the first in his family to graduate from college and pursue a career in the NFL. Raheem and Dave discuss the intersection of surfing and football, drawing parallels between the two pursuits that demand balance and commitment. Finally, Raheem answers Instagram questions, shares his funniest Mike McDaniels story, and reveals the toughest linebacker he’s faced before blitzing the Lightning Round. Follow Raheem here. Check out his podcast, Relentlessly Motivated, on YouTube and wherever you get your pods. Tune in to the MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal pres by Corona, Mar 6-16. Stay up to date with LIVE tour rankings. 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

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 athlete Molly Picklum joins the pod for a special Women’s History Month episode to talk about her breakout season. She describes her confident mindset entering each event, her first impressions of Portugal, and what it’s been like sitting atop the rankings and capturing the yellow leader jersey for the first time in her career. She discusses her road to the tour, her entry into surfing, the strong surfing town she grew up in, how working with coach Glenn Hall has changed her approach, her relationship with Rip Curl, and how making the Challenger Series coming out of Australia is so difficult. Molly also touches on her video part that blew up in Postcards from Morgs, overcoming the Mid-season Cut last year, learning to trust herself, the uber-talented young generation of women on tour, and the woman she chose to honor for International Women’s Day. Learn more about Molly and follow her here. Watch her live at the MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal pres by Corona on worldsurfleague.com. 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

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 storylines - Picklum, Sakura Johnson, and the young surfers on the women’s tour continuing to surge, Aussies dominating, and dark horses like Jordy Smith and Brisa Hennessy showing up big. They discuss whether the Brazilians on tour are in trouble, what’s up with the much-heralded American Rookies, and what boards looked best at Sunset. They also choose their biggest winners and losers from the Championship Tour’s second event, answer fan questions from the Instagram mailbag, and give an update on the 2024 Vissla CT Shaper Rankings. Follow Mitch here. Watch the highlights from the Hurley Pro Sunset Beach Prepare for the MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal pres by Corona, Mar 6-16. Stay up to date with the Vissla CT Shaper Rankings 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

Hawaiian Championship Tour surfer Gabriela Bryan joins the pod between Pipe and Sunset. She talks about training for Pipeline, getting reps and learning the lineup, and the unforgettable, inspiring Finals Day at the Lexus Pipe Pro. She explains her real connection with “her spot” Sunset Beach, how it fits her surfing, and what to expect from the competition. She breaks down her road from the tight-knit community on Kauai to the Championship Tour, her support system, her crew on tour, the changing of the guard, and her goals for 2024 and beyond. Gabby also touches on the absence of Carissa Moore, surfing Nias, Indonesia, and naming all her surfboards.  Follow Gabby and learn more here.  Watch the Hurley Pro Sunset Beach live on worldsurfleague.com. 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

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 Finals Day, relive one of the best days in women’s tour history, break down the top highlights, discuss the two first-time Pipe champions, and choose their biggest winners and losers from the Championship Tour’s season opener. They answer a wide-ranging list of fan questions from the Instagram mailbag and give an update on the 2024 Vissla CT Shaper Rankings. Follow Mitch here. Watch the highlights and full replay of the Lexus Pipe Pro pres by YETI. Prepare for the Hurley Pro Sunset Beach, Feb 12-22. Stay up to date with the Vissla CT Shaper Rankings 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

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 the Pipe Pro, Leo details his approach to the wave, his healthy respect for it, confidence and commitment, and his long history with the North Shore. He shares his path to the tour, growing up in a non-surfing family, being part of the Young Guns program with Jack Robinson and Kanoa Igarashi, succeeding in QS and Prime events before getting crushed in his first run on the CT. Leo also touches on the reputation of European surfers, the next European grom to watch out for, how Jeremy Flores inspires him, his comfort with constant travel, and his career-changing switch from Quiksilver to KWay. Follow Leo and learn more here.  Watch the Lexus Pipe Pro pres by YETI live on worldsurfleague.com. Stay locked into the Vissla Shaper Rankings. 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

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 Lexus Pipe Pro pres by YETI. He breaks down his approach to training in the intense lineup, his time logged out at Pipe, the forecast, and the shock of starting at such a challenging location. He previews his rookie season, working with coach Luke Egan, focusing on Sunset Beach, switching to Mayhem boards, and how many boards he brought to Hawaii. He shares his origin story, growing up as a multi-sport athlete, winning two events on the Challenger Series, and joining up with the “2-Percent Crew” of San Clemente surfers and supporting each other as as they rose through the ranks. Cole also touches on his wild hairstyles, new school power surfing, the power of journaling, and his first Pipe matchup. Follow Cole and learn more here.  Watch the Lexus Pipe Pro pres by YETI live Jan 29 - Feb 10. Stay locked into the Vissla Shaper Rankings. 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

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 down the recent SAMBAZON World Junior Championships presented by Best Western, discuss the breakthrough performances by budding stars Jett Schilling and Sierra Kerr, and look forward to the young surfers who could make an impact on both the Challenger Series and the Championship Tour this year. They then dive into the Vissla Shaper Rankings, recap last year’s standings, talk Matt Biolos and Mayhem Surfboards’ big win, and make predictions for the 2024 competition. They wrap up with some instagram questions about cold water surfing, rookie surprises, and more. Follow Mitch here Watch the Lexus Pipe Pro pres by YETI live Jan 29 - Feb 10. Check out the highlights from the SAMBAZON World Junior Championships pres by Best Western. Stay locked into the Vissla Shaper Rankings. 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

This week we’re joined by multi-hyphenate YETI ambassador Dan Malloy. The surfer, filmmaker, farmer, and all-around waterman talks about the many facets of his career, from competing as a young surfer with Kelly Slater, Shane Dorian, and his brothers Chris and Keith, to making films with Taylor Steele, to traveling to waves all over the globe. He shares the story of his entry to surfing in Ojai, California, his initial inspiration to surf, how he developed such diverse interests, his newest passion of running an educational farm with his family, and his work with YETI, its gear, and its unique crew of people. Dan also touches on the importance of getting outside, access and respect in surfing, and bodysurfing perfect Pipeline. Follow Dan here Support and donate to Dan’s educational farm, Poco Farm, here. 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

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 Glove team, what it’s like to surf in snow and 40 degree water, exploring the country and its waves for 12 days, and the life of a free surfer and filmmaker. After nailing his Championship Tour predictions last time on the pod, Hunter makes some bold picks for the 2024 season, including Shaper of the Year, Rookie of the Year, and of course, the World Champions. He also touches on his dream film to make, testing out twin fins, what he’s up to next, and working with one of his biggest childhood inspirations Laird Hamilton. Follow Hunter and learn more here. Watch the Vans Pipe Masters here. 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

Challenger Series surfer and Body Glove athlete Nolan Rapoza joins the pod. He talks about his strong season, coming close to qualifying for the Championship Tour, the relief of requalifying for the Challenger Series, actually getting an offseason, and his thoughts on surfing’s three-tier system. He takes us through his career, coming out of the under-the-radar surf scene in Long Beach, California, thriving under pressure, working with Body Glove for a decade, making his film Embers, and blurring the lines between contest surfer and free surfer. Nolan also touches on his winter plans on the North Shore, goals for 2024, and his mindset in regional events. Follow Nolan and learn more here. 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

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 lately. He starts by discussing the new season of No Contest: Off Tour, the interesting surfers and unexpected places it highlights and getting to film, surf, and meet the locals in Morocco, Tahiti, and beyond. He discusses his role at Stab, the importance of access, making memorable content that lasts, their illuminating series How Surfers Get Paid, and finding the right tone for criticism. Ashton also touches on living in the North Shore surf mecca, the proposed new judging tower in Tahiti, the new Electric Acid Surfboard Test with Shaun Manners, the compendium of surf history and stoke he is building, what a No Contest Residency with Thermal would look like, and what Championship Tour surfer he’d have the best chance against. Follow Ashton here. Watch the latest episodes of No Contest: Off Tour on Red Bull TV. Get involved with Ashton for No Contest in 2024 through their Residency programs with Thermal here. 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

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 surfing from growing up in Cornwall, UK, moving to Ireland and surfing Mullaghmore, the different chapters of his life in Big Wave, and what surfers he likes watching in heavy surf. He opens up about how having kids has affected his outlook on big waves, his never-ending froth, his near-fatal injury at Teahupo’o and recovery process. Finally, he details his work with YETI, the organic relationship with them, following his instincts when working with sponsors, and his new film with YETI. Follow Tom here. Stay ready for the WSL Big Wave season here.  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

Influential surf journalist Matt George joins The Lineup to talk about documenting surfing culture from the late 1980s to now. Matt shares stories from his over 35 years in the business, the importance of long-form surf journalism in the social media age, and how he has immersed himself in the sport, its culture, and its heroes. He dives deep into the power, courage, and indescribable feeling of surfing and takes us through his personal surfing journey, from Hawaii to San Francisco to Santa Barbara to Bali. Matt also touches on the danger of AI, the Mid-season Cut, his favorite free surfers, the most significant events in surf history, and his book In Deep: The Collected Surf Writings. Follow Matt here. Buy In Deep: The Collected Surf Writings by Matt George.  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

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, learning the ropes with Garret McNamara, an “El Niño” season, being part of the big wave community, his worst hold down, and his rule of never chasing the first swell of the season. He discusses the many hats he wears within surfing, from owning his Skudin Surf camps to running the non-profit Surf For All that helps raise money for kids to surf throughout the year. Will also looks back at his origins in surfing, his organic relationship with YETI and using their products both in surfing and at his nonprofit events, and New York’s rich surfing history.  Follow Will here and check out Skudin Surf. Learn more about Surf For All. 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. Special thanks Jason Belsky and Floored Media for production support in NY. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 dives into his huge win at the Rip Curl WSL Finals, overcoming doubts, scouting his competition, and surfing one of the very best heats of his career agains Ethan Ewing when it mattered most. He looks back at his road to becoming a two-time champ, the sacrifices he made along the way, his support system, and winning for his family. Learn more about Filipe and follow him here. Watch his full 1 On 1 interview with Joe Turpel here. Rewatch Filipe’s win at the Rip Curl WSL Finals. Join the conversations 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