The Lineup with Dave Prodan - A Surfing Podcast

1978 World Champion, WSL Commentator, and one of the Founders of the ASP/WSL, Wayne "Rabbit" Bartholomew joins us for the inaugural episode of The Lineup podcast’s, On The Road Series. The On The Road audio-only format aims to bring you quicker, deeper and better insight by checking in with our commentators and experts on-site at our various WSL events, and airing these episodes as quickly as possible. These are the stories, the background, and behind-the-scenes from the mouths of those closest to the action on the ground. In today's episode, Bugs and Dave chat about the Challenger Series season opener, the Bonsoy Gold Coast Pro Presented by GWM, standouts of the event so far, and how the wave at Snapper brings out the best in everyone’s surfing. They talk about the region of Coolangatta as one of the most potent real world experiments as a World Champion breeding ground, with the location being a home to elite surfers like WSL’s first World Champion, Peter Townend, Chelsea Hedges, Stephanie Gilmore, Mick Fanning, and world-renowned shapers like Darren Handley and Jason Stevenson. They discuss the area and history of the Tweed River Sand Bypass and how Australia is pushing for legislation to protect its surf zones and surf breaks. Dave and Rabbit dive even deeper by discussing Bugs' autobiography, Bustin’ Down the Door, and the incredible documentary of the same name, and how the surfer’s of his generation influenced the progression of our high-octane modern day competitive surfing. Dave and Bugs bring it all together by coming back to Snapper and its integration back into the Championship Tour in 2025, the mindset of battle-hardened surfers relegated to the CS vs the momentum of the up-and-coming regional qualifiers, and calling the World Champions heat between ‘99 World Champ Mark Occhilupo, 2012 World Champ Joel Parkinson, 3x World Champ Mick Fanning, 8x World Champ Stephanie Gilmore, and 11x World Champ Kelly Slater. Finally, they close out the pod by discussing what boards the surfers have been riding, fins being the last frontier, and Bugs’ bold predictions for the men’s and women’s World Champion this year.Follow Rabbit here.Watch the Bonsoy Gold Coast Pro Presented by GWM, 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

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

Surfing legend Gerry Lopez and Manduka's CEO Pamela Levine discuss their new partnership, the intersection of yoga and surfing, solving the climate crisis through yoga, and relearning to love surfing. They share insights on starting yoga, living a life of substance, and take on a fun Lightning Round.

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 RankingsJoin 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 RankingsJoin 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 BeachPrepare for the MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal pres by Corona, Mar 6-16.Stay up to date with the Vissla CT Shaper RankingsJoin 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 RankingsJoin 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