WSL Founder Ian Cairns talks about starting the ASP and building what would become the Championship Tour. He looks back at the early days of the tour, their crazy dream, patching it together “with chewing gum and masking tape,” the widespread growth of surfing worldwide, and wanting to end the tour in Australia. He describes living in Western Australia on a farm, surfing all the different waves there including Strickland Bay, the site of the Rip Curl Rottnest Search, and then explains how they r...
May 18, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 69
Championship Tour surfer Connor O’Leary talks about his unlikely and inspiring road to getting (and staying) on tour. He looks back at his rollercoaster career so far, from starting out as a surf shop kid and surf school instructor to his quick rise through the Qualifying Series and winning Rookie of the Year to falling off tour and battling back. He breaks down his family history, his mom’s competitive surfing career, growing up in Cronulla as a multicultural kid, and representing both Japan an...
May 11, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 68
Championship Tour rookie sensation, Margaret River local, and Boost Mobile athlete Jack Robinson talks about his evolution from bowl-cut grom to tour competitor. He dives into the heavy expectations from a surf industry obsessed with youth, wild times on the QS with his dad, finding his own path, and growing past the pressure. He discusses his hometown, his favorite local breaks, how the Margaret River coastline shaped who he is today, and breaking out of the Western Australia bubble. He also di...
May 04, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 67
Australian Championship Tour star and Boost Mobile athlete Sally Fitzgibbons discusses her long and successful career on tour, coming so close to multiple World Titles, her constant drive to keep pushing herself, and her progression and evolution as a surfer. Before the Boost Mobile Margaret River Pro, she talks about surfing at The Box, her advantage from growing up around rugged waves, and the many different boards she’s brought for the Australian leg. She also touches on the Rip Curl WSL Fina...
Apr 27, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 66
Big wave surfer and former Championship Tour competitor Laura Enever talks about her transition to big wave surfing, the differences between charging big swells and small wave performance surfing, the specific training, and her first time at Jaws and Shipstern Bluff. She discusses her film “Undone” which follows her journey from the CT to the big wave scene and her personal evolution along the way. She looks back at her rise to her seven-year run on tour, from growing up at Narrabeen to getting ...
Apr 20, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 65
Two-time World Champion Damien Hardman talks about the “Girls Can’t Surf” documentary, responds to his comments in the film, and discusses the Championship Tour in the 1980s and 90s. The Narrabeen local describes what fans can expect at the Rip Curl Narrabeen Classic presented by Corona, breaks down the wave and the surf scene in his hometown, gives his predictions for the favorites going into the event, and discusses Mick Fanning’s chances as the Event Wildcard. “The Ice Man” then looks back at...
Apr 13, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 64
Momentum Generation icon, former Championship Tour competitor, and commentator-turned-coach Ross Williams talks about the differences between surfing in 2021 compared to when he was on tour in the 1990s, from the boards to the dream contest locations to the level of progression. He looks back at growing up on the North Shore, becoming friends at a young age with Kelly Slater and Shane Dorian, his gradual transition into becoming a pro surfer, and shooting the era-defining Momentum films with his...
Apr 06, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 63
Four-time World Champion and Newcastle native Mark Richards talks about his hometown’s strong surfing culture, how it produces so much high-level surf talent, and which tour surfers have looked best during their preparation for the upcoming Rip Curl Newcastle Cup presented by Corona. He tells stories of his first trips to Hawaii during the “Bustin’ Down The Door” era, winning respect from the local surfers, and becoming friends with Eddie Aikau. He looks back at his legendary career, touching on...
Mar 30, 2021•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 62
South African Championship Tour star Jordy Smith talks about the pro surfing hype machine, surviving the spotlight put on him at a young age, never crumbling under the weight of expectations, and how the media drives sponsorships. He looks back at his eventful quarantine, in which he experienced the birth of his child, was home for a South African winter for the first time in years, and got deep into shaping surfboards. He discusses how other surfers have influenced his surfing, from working to ...
Mar 23, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 61
Author and surf scribe Nick Carroll joins the podcast for a deep discussion about a wide and unexpected array of surfing topics. He breaks down the differences between Australian and American surf journalism as well as the similarities between the California and Australia surf scenes. He describes how you can learn a lot about who a person really is by watching them in the water. He dives into the idea of rebellion in surfing, the long-standing surf institutions, the anti-establishment community...
Mar 16, 2021•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 60
The next episode drops on Thursday on its own podcast page. Make sure to follow and subscribe! https://link.chtbl.com/CaughtInsideEp01 For 14 days, the world's best surfers are quarantined in Australia with nothing better to do than have conversations with their favorite surfing announcer. Listen in to find out how they're staying sharp, staying fit and preparing for the upcoming Australian CT leg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Mar 09, 2021•46 min
1990 World Champion and women’s surfing pioneer Pam Burridge talks about the upcoming “Girls Can’t Surf” film about the trailblazing group of female professional surfers in the 1980s. She describes the early days of the women’s tour and the intense struggle to take on the male-dominated pro surfing world to achieve equality. She dives into her surfing origins, turning pro at the young age of 15, and almost winning a title in her first year on the Championship Tour. She breaks down winning the Wo...
Mar 02, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 59
Hawaiian big wave surfer Billy Kemper joins the pod to talk about the release of “Billy,” the new six-part documentary series that follows his road to recovery after a life-threatening fall on a surf trip in Morocco. He discusses his amazing support system and the circle of people who have helped him along his journey to get back on the board. He talks about his upbringing in Maui, his family history, and how it has impacted his relationship with his own four children. Then he explores his path ...
Feb 23, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 58
Today, we're sharing an episode from a new WSL show called "Getting Heated," hosted by three time World Champ Mick Fanning and New School icon Ross Williams. The legendary duo break down today's hottest surf topics with explosive debates, unfiltered takes, and bold predictions. You can listen to the full version of the first episode here, and subscribe to it's own feed wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Feb 19, 2021•25 min
Los Angeles pro surfer and video editor Hunter Jones talks about his memorable 2020, from signing with Body Glove, being a stunt double in Hollywood, releasing the film “Still Dreaming,” snagging a cover shot, working for WSL, and going through casting for The Ultimate Surfer. He breaks down his creative path to becoming a pro surfer, what his local scene is like in Los Angeles, and the local pros he looked up to while coming up. He dives deep into diversity in the lineup, striving to be a role ...
Feb 16, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 57
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 surfin...
Feb 09, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 56
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 thoug...
Feb 02, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 55
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 lis...
Dec 22, 2020•41 min•Ep. 54
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,...
Dec 15, 2020•52 min•Ep. 53
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 Slat...
Dec 08, 2020•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 52
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 ...
Dec 01, 2020•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 51
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Nov 24, 2020•1 min
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...
Nov 17, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 50
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...
Nov 10, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 49
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,...
Nov 03, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 48
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 ...
Oct 27, 2020•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 47
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, an...
Oct 20, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 46
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
Oct 13, 2020•37 min•Ep. 45
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
Oct 06, 2020•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 44
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
Sep 29, 2020•1 hr 7 min
