The Lineup with Dave Prodan - A Surfing Podcast

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 Italian surfer. Leo dives into what it means to make the Mid-season Cut and what fuels his motivation to fight for a spot in the WSL Final 5. He chats about his support crew, working with mentors and coaches, a memorable run-in with Andy Irons, and how much it means to inspire the next generation of Italian surfers. Leo reflects on inspiration from longtime friends Jack Robinson and Kanoa Igarashi in the 2022 Rip Curl WSL Finals and where he finds his loving yet fiercely competitive mindset. Leo finishes the conversation by chatting about what makes the best sessions in the water and how he wants to be remembered as an athlete and person. This episode was recorded live at the Surf Ranch Pro presented by 805 Beer. Learn more about Leo and follow him here.Watch his full 1 On 1 interview with Joe Turpel here.Watch Leo at the SHISEIDO Tahiti Pro pres by Outerknown live August 11 - 20 on worldsurfleague.com.Head to factormeals.com/lineup50 and use code lineup50 to get 50% off your first box.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

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 live episodes sponsored by 805 Beer. This first installment was filmed live at the Surf Ranch Pro presented by 805 Beer around a fire pit in front of Perkins Lake as the Night Surfing Session was underway. Conner, Greyson, and Nate share personal stories and talk about all things surf and skate. Dave and the guys chat about their experience and first impressions of surfing the wave at Surf Ranch, how their paths united for the newest 805 Beer film Convergence, and what’s up next for all of them. Conner Coffin reflects on his experience on tour and life outside of competition, Nate Tyler discusses his passion for free surfing, and Greyson Fletcher speaks about the influence his legendary family has on his lifestyle and career. Finally, they answer questions in the Lightning Round.Follow Conner Coffin, Greyson Fletcher, Nate Tyler, and 805 Beer on Instagram.Watch the highlights and full replay of the Surf Ranch Pro presented by 805 Beer.Watch the full live recording of this episode on YouTube.Watch 805 Beer’s newest film, Convergence, 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 current 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 Corona Open J-Bay. Mitch and Dave discuss the top highlights, choose their biggest winners and losers from the Championship Tour’s ninth event, Filipe Toledo’s dominance, Lakey Peterson’s comeback win, WSL Final 5 clinches and who is within striking distance, Olympic provisional qualifiers, and answer a wide-ranging list of fan questions from the Instagram mailbag. Finally, they reveal the updates to the 2023 Vissla CT Shaper Rankings. Follow Mitch here.Watch the highlights and full replay of the Corona Open J-Bay.Stay up to date with the Vissla CT Shaper Rankings.Tune in next for the SHISEIDO Tahiti Pro pres by Outerknown live August 11-22 and the US Open of Surfing live July 29 - August 6.Head to factormeals.com/lineup50 and use code lineup50 to get 50% off your first box.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

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 talks about how she got into journalism and how learning to surf with friends became a passion for being in the water. She discusses the inspiration behind Lost Hills, her True Crime podcast that investigates Malibu’s mysterious, shady sides. We speak about her deep dive into the legacy of Miki Dora and the multitude of stories she uncovered about the controversial yet celebrated Malibu surfer.Learn more about Dana Goodyear and follow her here. Listen to the Lost Hills podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.Head to factormeals.com/lineup50 and use code lineup50 to get 50% off your first box.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 current event info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 sound bites from deep within the WSL archives and insight from this week’s special guest Pat O’Connell, we’re diving into Jordy Smith’s huge win at J-Bay in 2010. Travel back in time to the very different surf world (and world, period) of the early and mid-2000’s. Hear all that went into Jordy Smith’s rise into the global surf consciousness. And get the full story of what made his win at home in South Africa so important in the long tapestry of unforgettable Championship Tour moments.Follow Pat O’Connell.Watch the Corona Open J-Bay live July 13-22.Head to factormeals.com/lineup50 and use code lineup50 to get 50% off your first box.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 Vivo Rio Pro presented by Corona. Mitch and Dave discuss the top highlights, choose their biggest winners and losers from the Championship Tour’s eighth event, Carissa Moore becoming the first surfer to clinch a spot in the WSL Final 5, and answer a wide-ranging list of fan questions from the Instagram mailbag. Finally, they reveal the updates to the 2023 Vissla CT Shaper Rankings.Follow Mitch here.Watch the highlights and full replay of the Vivo Rio Pro pres by CoronaStay up to date with the Vissla CT Shaper Rankings. Tune in next for the Corona Open J-Bay live July 13-22.Head to factormeals.com/lineup50 and use code lineup50 to get 50% off your first box.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

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 winner, joined our young podcast. Listen now and see how much has changed.Original episode description: World Title contender Filipe Toledo joins The Lineup to talk about breaking onto the world stage, how having a family has changed his motivations, his need for speed, and how the last generation of Brazilian surfers set today’s athletes up for success.Learn more about Filipe here and here. Stay up to date with the Vissla CT Shaper Rankings. Tune in to the Vivo Rio Pro pres by Corona live June 23 to July 1.Head to factormeals.com/lineup50 and use code lineup50 to get 50% off your first box.Join the conversation by following The Lineup with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our Youtube channel. Stay up to date with all things WSL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 highlights, choose their biggest winners and losers from the Championship Tour’s seventh event, the exciting current WSL Final 5, Griffin Colapinto’s hot streak, beautiful El Salvador, and answer a wide-ranging list of fan questions from the Instagram mailbag. Finally, they reveal the updates to the 2023 Vissla CT Shaper Rankings.Follow Mitch here.Watch the highlights and full replay of the Surf City El Salvador Pro pres by CoronaStay up to date with the Vissla CT Shaper Rankings. Tune in next for the Vivo Rio Pro pres by Corona live June 23 to July 1.Head to factormeals.com/lineup50 and use code lineup50 to get 50% off your first box.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

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 shares his observations from the season so far, discusses Ethan Ewing and developing his team of highly-acclaimed surfers, finding new talent, and the difference between the boards made for each stop on the Championship Tour. He tells the story of his journey through shaping, growing up at Kirra, where he started, working with Mick Fanning and Joel Parkinson, starting to shape for Stephanie Gilmore, the 2019 fire at his factory, and celebrating World Titles. Finally, he dives into the Shaper Rankings, the surprises so far this year, and the friendly rivalry and banter between all the shapers.Learn more about Darren and follow him here.Watch the Surf City El Salvador Pro pres by Corona live June 9-18Head to factormeals.com/lineup50 and use code lineup50 to get 50% off your first box.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 Ramón Navarro joins the podcast. He talks about his new film “Corazón Salado” about protecting the ancestral waters of the Kawésqar community in Chilean Patagonia from the impact of salmon farming. He discusses working with Patagonia on the project, his personal connection to the story, the film’s important message, what he hopes the impact will be, and what listeners can do to support. He talks about his journey in surfing, growing up in Pichilemu, Chile, training at Waimea Bay and surfing in The Eddie Aikau, helping found the big wave community in Chile, and his biggest waves and career highlights so far.Learn more about Ramón and follow him here.Watch Ramón in Patagonia’s film Corazón Salado.Watch the Surf City El Salvador Pro pres by Corona live June 9-18Join 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