The Lineup with Dave Prodan - A Surfing Podcast

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

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

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

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

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

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