Jordy Smith's Top 5 Predictions
Join us for another week of contest news as Mikey C, Stace G and Jordy Smith give you their Fiji and Top 5 Predictions. Swell on the way!
Aug 20, 2024•38 min
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Our Special Guest Is "Not" Kelly's Long Lost Cousin
Or so Evan Slater says. In this week's pod, Mikey C gets on with former pro surfer and former marketing head of Hurley and Billabong to discuss: - whether Tenore will fail or succeed - the cult of Al Cleland Jr. - ethical localism & more!
Aug 17, 2024•46 min
Why We Turned Off The HSGP Comments
Stab co-founder Sam McIntosh joins Mikey C on The Drop to discuss the new episode of How Surfers Get Paid and all the drama surrounding it. Later, Stace comes on to discuss the Olympics, shark attacks, and our new Stab Interview with Soli Bailey. And don't miss out on this week's Hurley surf shop giveaway at Jack's Surfboards, this Saturday, August 10 at 12pm.
Aug 10, 2024•1 hr 10 min
200k IG Followers For A $1M Photo
As part of his contract with the AFP, Jerome Brouillet was only paid a day rate for his viral image of Gabriel Medina, with no ownership or royalties. "That's a million dollar photo, and he'll probably makes $400 from it," Morgan Maassen told us. "$400 and a lunch," Ryan Miller quipped. Stace G and Mikey C discuss this and many more Tahitian headlines on this week's ep of The Drop. Including: - Ben Lowe being ousted as Olympic judge - Carissa Moore's touching retirement - Jack Robbo's surfboard ...
Aug 03, 2024•33 min
Teahupo'o, Medina, And Surfing's Big Moment
Stacey G and Mikey break down everything that's happened thus far in the surfing Olympics, with cameos from Team USA coaches Shane Dorian & Mitchell Ross, plus the one-man Japanese band Jake Paterson.
Jul 31, 2024•39 min
We're At The Olympics!
Live from Tahiti, Mikey and Stace break down their 2024 Teahupo'o picks and rumors from the ground. Later, Buck joins for the pod to discuss the rest of the week's news and a major Drop update. And stay tuned for our Hurley Phantom giveaway....
Jul 26, 2024•1 hr 6 min
What's more likely, Jordy Olympic Gold OR Qualify for Top 5?
Welcome back to another massive week in surf news. This week Brendan Buckley aka Big Dick Power Surf is joined by Paul Evans as Mikey takes on the world bests at the Bioglan World Longboard Title event at Bells Beach Australia. Be surf to listen out for the Hurley Surf Shop Giveaway! If you're near WRV Outer Banks & Virginia Beach pay extra close attention! Lets drop in.
Jul 20, 2024•41 min
Don't Do (These) Drugs Before Surfing
Apparently, they make you rip so hard that you're banned from competition for three years. This week, Mikey and Buck discuss the Vasco Ribeiro drug test kerfuffle, the best surfing John John's filmer has ever seen, Noah Beschen's new deal, and whether or not shark deterrence devices actually work.
Jul 12, 2024•45 min
Shane Dorian Reveals Why He Quit Jaws
A huge week in surfing, spearheaded by an exclusive interview with the US Olympic coach (and Stab High commentator) Shane Dorian. Shane comes in around the 8-minute mark to discuss his thoughts on the Olympics, big wave safety, fatherhood and more. Beyond that, Mikey and Buck break down the worst way to lose a heat, how NOT to hide your key while surfing, a San Diego poo poo issue, and more.
Jul 06, 2024•42 min
The Man Who Stole Secret Waves
Brazil chat starts @ the 43-minute mark, for the iPad kids out there. Before that, Mikey and Buck break down the rest of this week's surf news and make a $100 wager on recent Stab High winner Eithan Osborne's future (who also features in the ep).
Jun 29, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Matt Meola Sacrifices $15k For The Purity Of Aerial Surfing
Stab High Japan presented by Monster Energy just wrapped, and Stace and Mikey were there to savor every moment (including the after party, which may have impaired their speech and judgement on this pod). Also, quick Brazil picks.
Jun 24, 2024•49 min
To Live And Die In Indonesia
It's been a highly charged week in the Ments, with claims of "best evers" on one hand and the death of a beloved camp owner on the other. This week Mikey and Buck break down everything that happened in Indo, plus a study of Japanese surf culture, a look into Tahiti's next of kin, a wild story from Brad Gerrlach, and more.
Jun 15, 2024•43 min
The World's Best Surfer Is Back!
John. Fu**ing. Florence. Let's talk El Sal.
Jun 10, 2024•41 min
$700 vs $1200 — Why Do Alt Boards Cost More?
How much is a resin tint? Who knows. Matt Biolos, apparently. This week, Mikey and Buck discuss Clay Marzo's new deal, a new Julian Wilson edit, a highly contentious surfboard pricing story, and our Stab Premium member's heartfelt letter to the new WSL CEO. Everything you need to know about Stab High Japan here: https://stabmag.com/stab-high/
Jun 08, 2024•44 min
Tahiti Swell In-Bound, El Sal To Cook!
The Tour doesn't sleep, so neither do we. Stace G and Mikey C are back to break down the upcoming CT event at Punta Roca — forecast, favorites, and our betonline picks. Also in this ep, we break down the rumored location of the 2025 WSL Finals, plus two additions to the '25 Tour.
Jun 05, 2024•32 min
Bloody Gabby!
Tahiti goes OFF! Stace G and Mikey C break down the Tahiti Pro, including Italo's win, JJF's loss, Gab's bloody rig, and the women's meteoric ascension.
May 31, 2024•44 min
Kelly Slater To Win At Black-Horizon Teahupo'o?!
A hungover Stacey G is feeling particularly goatish about Tahiti, picking the 52-year-old soon-to-be-daddy (again) to win the event outright in our Teahupo'o preview (which starts around the 30-min mark). Before all that, Buck and Mikey C chat this week's surf news, including which song and surfer YOU think made for the best film section pairing of all time — the boys are both dumbfounded by the answer. Slide on your turtle neck, let's drop in!
May 25, 2024•57 min
Meet The Man Who Runs Kelly Slater's Surf Empire
Dylan Slater (no relation!) joins the pod to discuss the recent merger between Firewire and Outerknown, and what it means to lead two surf brands across different industries. Meanwhile, Mikey and Buck debate the best surf sections and the validity of tail slides. Use code 'dropwallets' to get 10% off your Stab Premium sub. Stab High Japan, Presented by Monster Energy runs June 22/23 at PerfectSwell Shizunami.
May 18, 2024•46 min
Stab founder Sam McIntosh on Stab’s new films, new wavepool events and the bitcoin.
This week on the drop Stab founder Sam Macintosh joins Stace Galbraith to talk all things Stab Magazine. We learn about stab's upcoming projects, new wave pool events, how bitcoin is travelling and what the plan for 2024 SEOTY is. Thanks for tuning in.
May 11, 2024•58 min
Were The Commentators Fined For Snapper?
Snappest just ended, so we've asked about Stace Galbraith how Fisher's dick-riding fiasco revitalized the WSL, and whether or not the commentators copped a fee for their playful innuendo. Also, what are your thoughts on surfers who avoided behind-the-rock tubes in favor of down-the-line walls? The boys share their thoughts and then some.
May 06, 2024•41 min
We found the most interesting man in surfing
Doug Silva has arrived, and we hope he never leaves. Stay til the end of this ep to hear Seth Moniz's new coach explain surfing with Yoda-esque wisdom Beyond that, Mikey and Buck get into the Nat Young kerfuffle at Snapper, a deleted scene from Zipper, an interview with Laura Enever, and how Stretch and Nathan Fletcher changed surfboards forever. Use code 'dropwallets' at checkout for 10% off a year of Stab Premium (https://stabmag.com/getstabpremium)
May 05, 2024•42 min
Is The Cut Our Fault?
Paul Evans seems to think so, and he's got a compelling argument to support his point. After covering this week's news with Mikey and Buck, Stace G hops on to give some tips and picks for the first event of the 2024 Challenger Series. Oh yeah, and Kelly's out of retirement (kind of)!
Apr 26, 2024•1 hr
John's 2 Mistakes @ Margies
Fresh off the plane from West Oz, Stacey G joins Mikey C to discuss the now-concluded Maragret River Pro, including the mid-year cut, contentious judging calls, the men's and women's finals, and Stace's teary-eyed "not" retirement interview.
Apr 23, 2024•41 min
Why Kelly Can't Say The 'R' Word
This week, we chat with Sir Paul Evans about his incredible if loquacious take on Kelly Slater's retirement, and what he learned while researching the accidental novella. Later, Buck joins us to discuss the origins of Budweiser, and finally Chippa Wilson discusses one of the most hair-raising experiences he had while filming for 'Zipper'.
Apr 20, 2024•50 min
Rip Curl Takes Another Huge Swing
Mikey C makes his return to the pod, just in time to cover: a new surf film with Chippa Wilson and friends, a (mostly) positive surf industry/sponsorship update, our exclusive interview with World #2 Ethan Ewing, a new Stab Edit of the year entry and more.
Apr 13, 2024•42 min
Margaret River Pro Preview with Shane Dorian
Joining Stacey G in the booth this week to break down the upcoming Margaret River Pro is none other than Mr Shane Dorian. Topics include Why Hawaiians are so dominant at the Margaret River Main Break & the box? Advice for upcoming professional surfers Who are Shanes underdogs & favourites? The current state of women surfing? Thanks for tuning in!
Apr 10, 2024•53 min
HSGP - The Sexualisation of Women's Surfing
Welcome back to another massive week on the drop. Topics this week include; 1. HSGP - The Sexualisation of Women's Surfing 2. The WSL has a new CEO 3. PU vs Epoxy 4. Nathan Florence exclusive interview on his move from VANS to Florence Marine X Plus Buck & Stacey G break down all the action from Bells Beach. Thanks for tuning in!
Apr 06, 2024•1 hr 39 min
When will Joao Chianca return? + Bells Preview with Ronnie Blakey
Thanks for tuning in for another week in surf news. BDPS is joined by Stacey G while Mikey C continues his quest to become the Hobbit. Following the news Stace is joined by Ron Blakey to discuss the upcoming Rip Curl Bell Beach Pro. Topics include. João Chianca On His Brain Injury, Rehabilitation, And Targeted Return To Competition From ‘Blue Ribbon Cross Country Runner’ to Vogue – How Steph Again Is Back With A Rip Curl Remix Dane Reynolds On His Future, His Past, And Chapter 11's Raison D'être...
Mar 23, 2024•1 hr 25 min
Kelly Slater Bails On Onshore Portugal, Gets Supertubed at Kirra Instead
This is our biggest week in surf news to date. Jump in to hear about all the latests film releases and news on the site plus a Portugal Wrap up with Stacey G. Topics Include. The Secret Behind Lungi Slabb’s Inconceivable Greenmount Funnel Darren Handley On Why You Can’t Buy The Winning Stab In The Dark Model Watch; Cheat Codes, Travel advice with Coco Ho Watch: Kelly Slater Bails On Onshore Portugal, Gets Supertubed at Kirra Instead Watch; ‘Vacation 2’ Presented By Monster Energy Dane Reynolds O...
Mar 18, 2024•1 hr 12 min
How Mick Fanning Negotiated An Impossible Deal Worth $10M
Spoiler alert! At the 43-minute mark, Kolohe Andino reveals the winner of Stab in the Dark. If you don't want to know who it is, tune out before that point...but not before you hear how Mick Fanning negotiated the most improbable deal in all of sport.
Mar 09, 2024•1 hr 3 min
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