The Lineup with Dave Prodan - A Surfing Podcast

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 Maui. She talks about her long road to recovery and discusses using her platform to express her values, including her stand for Black Lives Matter at the Tweed Coast Pro. She breaks down her early career, from dealing with the stress of being so good so young, to the heavy expectations put on young surfers, to winning titles and taking control of her own life. Tyler also tells some fun stories about mind games in the lineup, which Wright sibling has the best backhand, and her favorite moment on the Championship TourFind 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

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Pipeline standout, vlogger extraordinaire, and cbdMD athlete Jamie O’Brien talks about the best Pipeline surfers ever, the hierarchy in the lineup at Pipe, coaching Adriano de Souza when he won the Pipe Masters, and the very first time he ever paddled out at the famed break. He dives into his influence on Youtube and social media in surfing, the process of building a successful career in that space, staying ahead of the game, and what it takes to make his videos every week. He also discusses his relationship with WSL, including his amazing 2004 Pipe Masters win, his decision to end his quest to qualify for the Championship Tour, and burning the ASP Rulebook.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

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 2021 Championship Tour. He talks about starting the season at Maui and Pipeline, Lower Trestles as the location for the first WSL Finals, safety measures for the season, and where else the tour will be heading this year. They break down the growing list of World Title contenders, discussing Gabriel Medina’s career at Trestles, when Lakey Peterson is at her best, Carissa Moore being cool under pressure, and Kolohe Andino’s backhand. Pat and Dave then fire up the Time Machine and imagine what surfers would have been crowned World Champion in 2019 under the new rules at the 2021 Finals location.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

WSL Big Wave World Champion, musician, and cbdMD athlete Makua Rothman shares stories about his brother, father, and famous surfing family, how surfing has changed him, and his struggles growing up on the North Shore. He discusses his music, his internet series, his kids, and how surfing remains his base when he has so many things going on. He also talks all things Hawaii, including World Surf League’s failures and successes on the North Shore, demanding more Hawaiian surfers in Hawaiian events, how surfers can avoid being seen as intruders by the locals, and whether Hawaii should be its own nation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1978 World Champion and Dream Tour architect Wayne “Rabbit” Bartholomew talks about dreaming of a thing called Pro Surfing, willing it into existence, and creating the Championship Tour with his colleagues. The Australian surf icon shares amazing stories of his early days, from growing up in Coolangatta in the 1960s and 70s, to his eye-opening first trip to Hawaii, to winning the World Title in 1978. He also touches on the day shortboards changed surfing, Mick Fanning, sharks, Australia’s title hopes with Jack Robinson and Ethan Ewing, and running for office in 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

World Surf League SVP of Tours & Competition, former Championship Tour surfer, and all-around legend Pat O’Connell breaks down the highlights and takeaways from the WSL Countdown events. They discuss Italo Ferreira, Kelly Slater, Tyler Wright, and the athletes who stood out in the offseason contests in Australia, Europe, Brazil, and Surf Ranch. Pat and Dave then talk about the end of an era with Surfer Magazine closing, Michael Tomson’s passing, Gabriel Medina’s under-the-radar offseason, and what surfers look primed to contend in the 2021 season. Finally, in the “Time Machine” segment, they imagine who would have won the 1998 World Title under the tour’s new format. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Musician and philanthropist Ziggy Marley joins the podcast to talk about his personal connection with the ocean, share stories about his humble upbringing and how he got into music, and discuss the importance of Love and being free. He also breaks down The Bob Marley Legacy series and his new album “More Family Time.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WSL Longboard Tour Manager and midlength master Devon Howard previews the upcoming Cuervo Surf Ranch Classic longboard event and talks about merging traditional and modern surfing styles, the appeal of midlengths and their recent rise in popularity, his surf influences growing up, his friendship with Joel Tudor, and his thoughts on Wave Storms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 series.To subscribe to STAB's podcast feed, go here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stab-podcasts/id1323896062 or search Stab Podcasts on your podcast player of choice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices