Is Gabby Back? + Portugal Picks
Welcome back to the drop the contest edition. Surely Mikey C is destined to loose some money at point? Jump in to find out where he will place his wagers.
Mar 05, 2024•34 min
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Surfing's Secret Shinbone Database
The WSL has measurements of our lower legs? Well, only if you're a notable big wave surfer. This week on The Drop, Mikey and Buck discuss the Lucas Chianca wave at Nazare, hear from Harry Bryant on Motel Hell and his perfect 30 at the Vans Pipe Masters, discuss who's really responsible for the women's Hawaii performances, and learn why Sam McIntosh will never ride another Stab in the Dark board.
Mar 02, 2024•55 min
A Post-Hawaii State Of The Union Address
The surf world has shifted massively in the past three weeks. A new generation has take the reigns of the WSL, perhaps never to return them to their Millennial forebears. Oh wait, JJF is in yellow. Nevermind. First up this week, Stace G and Mikey C break down the second half of the Hawaiian leg and what it means for the rest of the season. Buck then joins the conversation to go over the rest of the week's surf news, and we conclude as always on a single WQS heat with a Stab Premium member.
Feb 24, 2024•1 hr 9 min
Sierra Kerr Has Arrived + Sunset Picks
This week we have a double-header on The Drop — first up it's Mikey and Buck with the week's biggest surf news, then Stace G joins the party to talk sunset and beyond. Is the WSL Finals causing surfers too much stress? And will John John get his comeuppance? Let's discuss!
Feb 17, 2024•56 min
Did the WSL Redeem Themselves?
Pipe Finals day was firrrrrrrring... but was it enough to make up for not running on Monster Monday? Stace G and Mikey C break down the recent Pipe Pro (for the girls!), including the women's overwhelming pace of progression, the kid who made JJF squirm, and how we won $2.5k by predicting the future.
Feb 12, 2024•41 min
What Would The UFC Do?
What's more important — a board that looks good under your feet, or a board that feels good under your feet? That's a question our Stab in the Dark surfers don't have the option to answer, as seen in Kolohe's episode 2. This week, Mikey and Buck break down which board Kolohe surprisingly hated, how bodyboarders became the world's best surf cinematogrpahers, and most importantly, should Pipe have on Monday? Oh yeah, and the WQS is back!
Feb 10, 2024•50 min
We Revived The WQS
The World Quiz Series is officially here. Also this week: Mikey and Buck chat about wayyyy too much surf news, including a secret j-Bay event, the Rip Curl/Bethany fiasco, why surf brands don't (headline) sponsor CT events, a new Noa Deane film, and more. Later, Stace G joins the pod to talk day one at Pipeline, Filipe's tummy ache, the Gabby drop-in, and what's to come later in the event window.
Feb 03, 2024•1 hr 14 min
Who's Winning Pipe (audio fixed!)
Apologies for the earlier upload issues, but this is our official Pre-Pipe Pro podcast for 2024! Stace G and Mikey C break down forecast, field, underdogs and overdogs and more with a special guest appearance from Jake the Snake Paterson.
Jan 30, 2024•27 min
The Final Surf Sin
It's true. Surf Sins are officially dead. But we have a new listener segment coming next week. Also in this ep, Mikey and Buck talk: Steph's surprise departure and what it means for the future of the WSL; Stab in the Dark episode 1 and the strange but beautiful brain of Kolohe Andino; the ex-pro skater who might be the future of surfboard shaping; and Buck's trip to Nazare!
Jan 27, 2024•59 min
Rookie Class Review
Stace G and Mikey C break down the 7 new rookies in 2024, predict who will and will not make the cut, the men's and women's top 5 and our 2024 world champions. How wrong will they be? We'll know in eight months!
Jan 23, 2024•57 min
Surf News Overload
A 5x world champ leaves the tour, Stab in the Dark shapers revealed, tons of news from Hawaii, and so much more in this week's episode of The Drop! Buck in Mikey dissect all of the above and give a penance to our second-last surf sin.
Jan 20, 2024•51 min
Raw: The Nathan Florence 2023 Stab Surfer of the Year Interview
This is as raw as it gets. Facetime call on speaker, Quicktime recording on the Macbook, and Nate Florence tells all about his historic 2023 run. Sorry about the cicadas!
Jan 16, 2024•55 min
Why'd We Pick Kolohe for SITD?
We'll let Sam McIntosh explain. Beyond Stab in the Dark, this ep also includes: our 2023 Stab Surfer of the Year winners, a new women-centric surfboard brand, an Electric Acid spin-off, a Kelly Slater surf sin and more!
Jan 14, 2024•50 min
Give _____ The Bitcoin
2024 opens with a bang — IG drama, sponsor drops, horoscopes, and so much more. Mikey and Buck discuss all the big news from the last two weeks and deliver penances for one of our last ever surf sins. Oh yeah, and Stab Surfer of the Year 2023 is almost decided. Tune in for a leaderboard update.
Jan 06, 2024•1 hr 7 min
What's Going On At Surfline?
Use code 'stabholiday23' for 10% a Stab Premium gift! This week, Mikey and Buck discuss what the hell is happening over at the biggest surf site in the world: Surfline. Next they break down two new Stab releases: Cheat Codes with Steph Gilmore and a deleted scene from our upcoming Chippa Wilson film in the Palm Springs Surf Club. Finally we break down the New Jersey swell that owned Instagram this week (hint: it wasn't actually that good) and meet a man who hasn't slept in a house in 10 years, i...
Dec 24, 2023•54 min
No Contest: South Africa
Welcome back to Red Bull No Contest. A travel series by surfers presented by Red Bull & Stab. In this episode are off to South Africa,. Click here to view the whole episode. https://www.redbull.com/int-en/episodes/no-contest-off-tour-s2-e4 No Contest host Ashton Goggans is joined by Red Bull athlete and HSGP star Jordy Smith exploring the 984km stretch of coast between Durban and Jeffreys Bay. Jump into this podcast for a deeper look into the trip!
Dec 19, 2023•46 min
Which Multi World Champ Is Leaving The Tour?
Apologies for the late upload, but we're breaking massive news on this episode of The Drop, as one of the greatest surfers of all time will take a step back from the tour in 2024. Listen in to find out who.
Dec 17, 2023•56 min
Hawaii, We're Home
Hard to believe it's that time of year again, but Pipeline is alive and day one of the Vans Pipe Masters is ON. In this ep, Buck and Mikey break down all the latest surf news from Hawaii, Tahiti, South Africa, and of course San Luis Obispo before confronting an extra eggy surf sin.
Dec 09, 2023•54 min
No Contest Tahiti - The Tower Controversy
Thanks for tuning in, on this weeks behind the scenes look at Red Bull No Contest with Ashton Goggans we take a deep dive behind the scenes look at the idyllic Tahiti. For all of the episodes in this season head on over to Red Bull TV by following the link - https://www.redbull.com/au-en/shows/no-contest-off-tour In this podcast we take look into what makes Tahiti so special. With some of the best locals and guides showing us around we didn't miss a thing from meeting the godfather of Teahupo’o ...
Dec 06, 2023•38 min
E.A.S.T heads to New Zealand!
Welcome back to the drop, thanks for tuning in to another massive week of surf news. We wish Mikey C all the best at the Slo Cal Open in Morro Bay, to fill his seat we have none other than Paul Evans to walk us through why the floater matters. Topics Include. 1. Russell Bierke’s SEOTY ‘Snapped’ Noa Deane + Conjured Demonic Screams At The Opening Prem In Milton 2. The Electric Acid Surfboard Test Starring Shaun Manners, Episode Two. 3.Red Bull No Contest Drops Anchor In Tahiti, Gets Treated To Re...
Dec 03, 2023•50 min
Is Claiming Ever Ok?
Get 25% off a year of Stab Premium with code CYBER25: https://stabmag.memberful.com/checkout?plan=89584&coupon=cyber25 This holiday week, Mikey and Buck reveal what they're most thankful for in surfing, play word association games with Vans Pipe Master competitors, and determine when (and where) claiming is acceptable.
Nov 25, 2023•44 min
"Went For 6 Days, Stayed For 2 Months"
This week on Red Bull No Contest we head of to Morocco with Ashton Goggans. Jump into this episode to find out why Ashton planned on staying for 6 days and ended up staying for 2 months. Along for the ride on this journey were Red Bull athletes Natxo Gonzales, Kauli Vaast and Laura Coviella along with locals Othmane Choufani, Ramzi Boukhaim and Soufiane Cheroub.
Nov 23, 2023•38 min
Red Bull No Contest trots to San Francisco
Red Bull and Stab's travel series by surfers is back! In our first episode for this season of Red Bull No Contest Ashton takes a behind the scenes look at San Francisco's thick skinned & big hearted surf community. Along for the ride is J.O.B, Ian Walsh, Izzy Gomez & Lewis Samuels.
Nov 21, 2023•35 min
RVCA Surfers Leave For Pat Tenore's Mystery Brand
Buck and Mikey break down a genuinely massive week of surf news, including major industry rumblings, two favorite Stab franchises launched, and some WSL and Olympics drama.
Nov 18, 2023•42 min
Why Bethany Really Left Rip Curl
This story goes deeper than you think. In this episode of The Drop, Mikey and Buck break down a huge week in surfing, which ranged from quarter-century sponsor splits, Middle East wavepools, world records, the world's cheapest surfers (us), and an age-old debate: PU vs EPS. Don't be scared, drop in.
Nov 11, 2023•46 min
Is This The Bottom?
Big-budget brands are culling their teams. Small, surfer-led ops are on the rise. Is this what a revolution feels like? On this week's ep, Mikey and Buck discuss the recent Boardriders sponsorship cliff and what it means for the industry as a whole. Then Kolohe Andino comes on and reminds us what surfing is really about.
Nov 03, 2023•46 min
Surf Contract Armageddon
October 31, 2023 will mark the end of the largest number of surf contracts in a single day — ever. The majority of the affected surfers ride for Quiksilver, Billabong, and RVCA — all brands under the Boardriders/Authentic Brands Group umbrella. Mikey and Buck discuss this sponsorship cliff and myriad other topics on this week's episode of The Drop.
Oct 28, 2023•54 min
What's It Cost To Be A Pro Surfer?
The numbers will surprise you. On this week's episode of The Drop, Mikey and Buck settle the great wax debate (not really) and ask not what Kolohe Andino can do for himself, but what Kolohe Andino can for everyone else around him.
Oct 22, 2023•57 min
Which Surfer Just Lost A 7-Figure Deal?
Everything is not as it appears on Instagram. In this episode of The Drop, Mikey and Buck break down the surprise parting between Italo Ferreira and Billabong...and the surprising reason behind it. Also this week: - Who will be the WSL's next CEO? - The best surfing Dave Malcolm has ever seen - A chat with a recent world champ - An Icelandic wave is under threat - Where are surfers traveling to most in 2023? - Surf Sin
Oct 13, 2023•59 min
Special Guest Ep. Mason Ho!
Drop in for another big week in surf news. This week Brendan Buckley aka Big Dick Power Surfer is joined by none other than the brilliant Mason Ho. They break down all the the behind scenes actions of Mason's latest feature film Through the Doggy Door which chronicles the life of Mason's best friend, Sheldon Paishon. Next week we are back to regular program so keep those surf sins coming in. Buck@stabmag.com or Michael@stabmag.com.
Oct 08, 2023•47 min
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