

The Lineup with Dave Prodan - A Surfing Podcast
World Surf League
World Surf League’s Dave Prodan breaks things down with influential figures from all across the surf landscape. Hear their behind-the-scenes stories and unfiltered opinions to get a deeper sense of who they are and how they’ve influenced the sport and culture of surfing.
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Mar 9, 2021 • 45min
Introducing: Caught Inside w Joe Turpel (Ep 1 - Jack Robinson)
The next episode drops on Thursday on its own podcast page. Make sure to follow and subscribe! https://link.chtbl.com/CaughtInsideEp01For 14 days, the world's best surfers are quarantined in Australia with nothing better to do than have conversations with their favorite surfing announcer. Listen in to find out how they're staying sharp, staying fit and preparing for the upcoming Australian CT leg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 2, 2021 • 1h 5min
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
1990 World Champion and women’s surfing pioneer Pam Burridge talks about the upcoming “Girls Can’t Surf” film about the trailblazing group of female professional surfers in the 1980s. She describes the early days of the women’s tour and the intense struggle to take on the male-dominated pro surfing world to achieve equality. She dives into her surfing origins, turning pro at the young age of 15, and almost winning a title in her first year on the Championship Tour. She breaks down winning the World Title in 1990 and what it will take to get more Australian titles. Then, she touches on Narrabeen as a stop on the upcoming Australian Leg of the tour and how adding heavy water waves like Pipeline and Teahupo’o to the women’s tour will change the dynamic.“Girls Can’t Surf” will be in theaters around Australia on March 11 and New Zealand from April 8. For more information please go to: madmanfilms.com.au/girls-cant-surf/ Find us on twitter: @thelineuppodFind us on Instagram: @thelineuppodWant a shoutout on the pod? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/M3q11juNpwpncAcJ8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 23, 2021 • 1h 17min
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
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 road to recovery after a life-threatening fall on a surf trip in Morocco. He discusses his amazing support system and the circle of people who have helped him along his journey to get back on the board. He talks about his upbringing in Maui, his family history, and how it has impacted his relationship with his own four children. Then he explores his path to winning a Big Wave World Title, feeling more alive in big waves, and how he became one of the best Jaws surfers ever. In this week’s Top 5 segment, Billy breaks down the top five most helpful actions on the road to recovery.“Billy” premieres Wednesday, February 24 at 9am PST and new episodes drop every Sunday at 9am PST. Watch on worldsurfleague.com.Find us on twitter: @thelineuppodFind us on Instagram: @thelineuppodWant a shoutout on the pod? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/M3q11juNpwpncAcJ8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 19, 2021 • 25min
Introducing: Getting Heated w/ Mick Fanning and Ross Williams
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 Williams. The legendary duo break down today's hottest surf topics with explosive debates, unfiltered takes, and bold predictions. You can listen to the full version of the first episode here, and subscribe to it's own feed wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 16, 2021 • 1h 1min
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
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, releasing the film “Still Dreaming,” snagging a cover shot, working for WSL, and going through casting for The Ultimate Surfer. He breaks down his creative path to becoming a pro surfer, what his local scene is like in Los Angeles, and the local pros he looked up to while coming up. He dives deep into diversity in the lineup, striving to be a role model for kids, working with the Color The Water initiative with Ryan Harris, and founding the 1 Planet One People collective with Selema Masekela. In this week’s Top 5 segment, Hunter lists the top 5 side hustles and odd jobs he’s had while trying to make a living as a surfer.Find us on twitter: @thelineuppodFind us on Instagram: @thelineuppodWant a shoutout on the pod? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/M3q11juNpwpncAcJ8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 9, 2021 • 1h 21min
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
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 world leaders to protect 30% of our shared one ocean by the year 2030. She dives deep into Blue Health and the countless proven mental and physical benefits of being in the ocean, from the healing effects of the water on PTSD, anxiety, and depression to the impact of cool water immersion on the nervous system. She details her family’s roots in surfing, explores her competitive career and how she got into big wave surfing, and breaks down the Irish surf scene. Then, in this week’s “Top 5” segment of the podcast, Easkey breaks down the top five ways that the ocean can benefit your health.Sign The Petition: https://www.weareoneocean.org/To find out more about Easkey Britton and her work go to: http://easkeybritton.com/ and follow her on instagram: @easkeysurfFind us on twitter: @thelineuppodFind us on Instagram: @thelineuppodWant a shoutout on the pod? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/M3q11juNpwpncAcJ8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 2, 2021 • 1h 12min
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
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 on the North Shore, crowning Peter Townend as the first World Champion, and how he got into the administrative side of pro surfing. He dives into his personal story, from growing up in Hawaii to learning to surf from Rabbit Kekai, his biggest influences as a surfer, and shaping his own surfboards. He also talks all things Sunset, including his thoughts about the wave as a stop on the Championship Tour, how the greats left their mark on Sunset, and the shift to Pipeline as “The Place.” In the first “Top 5” segment of the podcast, Randy gives his top five moments of North Shore lore.Find us on twitter: @thelineuppodFind us on Instagram: @thelineuppodWant a shoutout on the pod? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/M3q11juNpwpncAcJ8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 22, 2020 • 41min
EP 54: Maui Pro & Pipe Masters Recap Plus Listener Mailbag - Women surfing Pipeline, Big winners from the first events, Top Contenders at Sunset.
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 about the big wins by Tyler Wright and John John Florence, the heavyweight matchups that went down through the contest, the women’s tour competing at Pipeline for the first time ever, which surfers came out of the gates strong, and the biggest fantasy surfing storylines. Dave and producer Ryan then open up the mailbag and answer questions from the listeners, touching on the CT athletes that looked best after the long layoff, what surfing needs to do better, the future of the women’s tour at Pipe, the top contenders for the next event at Sunset Beach, and, to end the year on a positive note, where they find true happiness.Find us on twitter: @thelineuppodFind us on Instagram: @thelineuppodWant a shoutout on the pod? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/M3q11juNpwpncAcJ8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 15, 2020 • 52min
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
Big wave surfer, Pipeline specialist, and cbdMD athlete Nathan Florence talks about the progression of big wave surfing, pushing the sport forward, the strong Big Wave community, and his scariest moment in the ocean. He talks about growing up in the middle of surfing’s ultimate proving ground on the North Shore of Hawaii, how his famous surfing family affected him, and his goals going forward. He gives a behind-the-scenes look at his rise to success, from becoming addicted to training, air camp, the importance of visualization, and dialing in the right equipment. He also touches on getting married, the priority system at Pipeline, and the Game Of Thrones ending.Find us on twitter: @thelineuppodFind us on Instagram: @thelineuppodWant a shoutout on the pod? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/M3q11juNpwpncAcJ8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 8, 2020 • 1h 22min
EP 52: Jack Freestone - Starting the season at Pipeline, Surfing against Kelly, Cracking the CT code, and Talking trash during heats
Championship Tour surfer and Hydro Flask athlete Jack Freestone joins the podcast just before the start of the season to talk about being an Australian transplant in Hawaii, the pecking order out in the lineup there, and his thoughts on starting the tour at Pipeline. He looks back at his early career, from winning two Junior Championships, to sponsor bidding wars, to finally cracking the code on the CT. He also touches on overcoming the fear at Teahupo’o, competing against greats like Kelly Slater, and talking trash to competitors in the water.Find us on twitter: @thelineuppodFind us on Instagram: @thelineuppodWant a shoutout on the pod? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/M3q11juNpwpncAcJ8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices