The Lineup with Dave Prodan - A Surfing Podcast
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The Lineup with Dave Prodan - A Surfing Podcast
World Surf League’s Dave Prodan breaks things down with influential figures from all across the surf landscape. Hear their behind-the-scenes stories and unfiltered opinions to get a deeper sense of who they are and how they’ve influenced the sport and culture of surfing.
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EP 253: Laura Crane – Prep for the 2025/26 Big Wave season, Working with Antonio Laureano, Nazaré, Overcoming injuries, Surf industry standards, Mental health, Dryrobe®, Finding purpose through Crane Surf Co., and Her biggest inspirations
Big-wave surfer and Dryrobe® ambassador Laura Crane joins the pod to talk about her rise at Nazaré, the power of resilience, and finding identity thro...
EP 252: Eddie Donnellan – MeWater Foundation celebrating 10 years, Surfing as a conduit for change, YETI support, Overcoming fears, Fatherhood, and Every wave being the one
Eddie Donnellan is a surfer, father, and the founder of the MeWater Foundation, which celebrates its 10-year anniversary this year. Calling in from hi...
EP 251: Jeremy Flores, Griffin Colapinto & Marco Mignot – Live from the Quiksilver Festival Hossegor, Jeremy wants a wildcard!, Marco’s ROTY, Griffin’s excitement in the jersey, & Surfing without rules
Former CT icon Jeremy Flores, 2025 World runner up Griffin Colapinto, and 2025 Rookie of the Year Marco Mignot join The Lineup with Dave Prodan from F...
EP 250: Dr. Cliff Kapono – VICE’s Let It Kill You: The Smartest Surfer in the World, Connecting science & surfing, the MEGA Lab, and Redefining what it means to be a pro surfer
Dr. Cliff Kapono is a professional surfer, journalist, ocean steward, cultural advocate, and marine conservation scientist with a PhD in Chemistry. He...
EP 249: Andrew “Cotty” Cotton – From Devon plumber to big wave charger, His back-breaker wipeout at Nazaré 2018, Dryrobe® sessions, and the Mental game behind surfing the world’s heaviest waves
One of the heaviest chargers in big wave surfing and Dryrobe® ambassador, Andrew “Cotty” Cotton, joins us on The Lineup. From his roots in Devon, Engl...
EP 248: Mitchell Salazar – Finals Fiji recap: Molly Picklum & Yago Dora rise as World Champs, Caroline Marks’ inspired run, & Griffin’s connection, New segment: Take Machine, Every matchup broken down, the End of The Finals era, and Listener questions
Dave Prodan is joined by part-time co-host and WSL commentator Mitchell Salazar on The Lineup to recap this unforgettable close to the Finals format e...
EP 247: Yago Dora & Molly Picklum – The 2025 World Champions on winning at Cloudbreak, Etching their names in surfing history, Yago’s new haircut, Molly’s lost boards, Board dims, Support teams, What’s next for their off-season, & Looking ahead to 2026
Fresh off the Lexus WSL Finals Fiji Presented by Corona Cero, The Lineup welcomes our newest World Champions, Australia’s Molly Picklum and Brazil’s Y...
EP 246: Jon Roseman – Tavarua’s Managing Director on the WSL Finals Fiji, Primitive surf camp beginnings of the island, Fijian future standouts, Why Cloudbreak always wins, the Perfect machine-like wave of Restaurants
Recorded on Tavarua ahead of the 2025 WSL Finals, Jon Roseman, Managing Director and Co-owner of Tavarua and Namotu Island Resorts, Fiji, joins The Li...
EP 245: Shaun Tomson – Jordy Smith’s Title Hopes, ‘77 World Champion, Surfing pioneer, and WSL co-founder on the 50th Anniversary of WSL, Cloudbreak vs. Teahupo’o, the Surfer’s Code, Bustin’ Down the Door, and Turning 70 and being fully stoked
Legendary surfer, 1977 World Champion, and WSL co-founder Shaun Tomson joins Dave Prodan for a deep dive into the past, present, and future of profess...
EP 244: Mitchell Salazar – 2025 CT season wrap and the Final 5 locked for Fiji, Teahupo’o delivers, Molly Picklum dominance, Jack Robinson’s run to make the Finals, and What’s next as the World Title showdown heads to Cloudbreak
Dave Prodan and WSL commentator and part-time co-host Mitchell Salazar break down the highs and lows from Tahiti. From Jack’s must-win performance, Mo...
EP 243: Peter ‘PT’ Townend – The 1976 surfing World Champ RETURNS to the pod, 50 years of pro surfing, the Level of competition on the CS, the Rise of the CT, Huntington Beach’s legacy, and MP stories
The first-ever World Champion and true icon of the sport, Peter “PT” Townend, returns to The Lineup after his last appearance… our very first episode....
EP 242: The Alive – US Open Sundown Sets with Chevy Metal, Surf roots, Sharing stages with rock legends, & Their new single “Emancipated”
Rooted in core surf and skate culture, Southern California's own The Alive joins the pod from I-SEA HQ in San Clemente for a special episode of The Li...
EP 241: Mitchell Salazar – Connor O’Leary’s maiden CT win!!, 3x wins for Gabby Bryan, Goofyfooters at J-Bay, Mayhem clinches, and the Race to the Final 5 heats up before Tahiti
With Finals Day firing at Jeffreys Bay, The Lineup returns to break down all the action from the Corona Cero Open J-Bay. Host Dave Prodan is joined by...
RE-AIR: EP 159: “Watersheds” Episode 1: Jordy Smith’s Unforgettable 2010 Win at J-Bay, with special guest Pat O’Connell
Re-air of Ep 159, the first “Watersheds” format episode highlighting Jordy Smith’s first CT win on home soil at J-Bay in 2010.
This week...
EP 240: David Litt – From Obama’s speechwriter to surf beginner, Finding solace and connection through surfing, 8-10ft wipeouts in Spain, Surf trips with his brother-in-law, and His latest book, It’s Only Drowningpisode for Jul 08, 2025
Former Obama speechwriter and bestselling author David Litt joins Dave Prodan on The Lineup to talk about his newest and most personal project yet, It...
EP 239: Mitchell Salazar – Picklum takes #1!!, Cole, Griffin, and a San Clemente surge in Saquarema, …Lost Surfboards all but 3-peating the Vissla CT Shaper Rankings, Fantasy leaderboard and Listener Q’s
Reporting live from Brazil, part-time cohost and WSL commentator Mitchell Salazar rejoins Dave on The Lineup to break down all the action, drama, and...
EP 238: Tom Lowe – Returns after his second nearly fatal injury at Teahupo’o, The recovery process, Balancing big wave surfing with fatherhood and being a husband, & His latest film with YETI, Let Me Live
In a special two-parter episode of The Lineup, Dave Prodan sits down with fearless big wave charger and YETI ambassador Tom Lowe for two powerful conv...
EP 237: Mitchell Salazar – Yago & Bettylou’s second 2025 CT win, Breaking down Trestles, Listener Q’s, Fantasy sleeper picks, and the domination of …Lost Surfboards ahead of the Rio Pro
Dave and part-time co-host Mitchell Salazar return to break down all the highs, lows, and critical storylines from stop No. 8 on the Championship Tour...
EP 236: The Monday M.A.S.S. with Chris Coté and Todd Richards – Our Second-EVER Collab Podcast, Trestles Pro, Kelly Slater quirks, Switchstance surfing, Egg decks, Nazaré intel, and So much ‘shredaphilia’
The Monday M.A.S.S. With Chris Coté and Todd Richards, June 9, 2025
On this episode of the World’s Greatest Action Sports Podcast, Chris...
EP 235: Tatiana Weston-Webb – Will she return to competitive surfing?, Being a World Title-contender, Rediscovering her love for surfing off tour, Scott Smith & John De Temple appearance, Honoring Greg Browning & their film together: A Marble in the Jar
Tatiana Weston-Webb returns to The Lineup to unpack her journey around the world and celebrate her latest film with the late, great Greg Browning. Rec...
EP 234: Mitchell Salazar – Jordy & Gabby take the lead, CI wipeout at The Cut, Power surfing's rise, Rookie standouts, Shaper Rankings shake-up, and Fantasy leaderboard
Dave is joined once again by part-time co-host and WSL commentator Mitch Salazar to break down all the drama, triumph, and heartbreak from Stop No. 7...
EP 233: Kanoa Igarashi - Surfing The Box vs Main Break, Board designs with JS, Dominating on tour, Overcoming Olympic pressure, Partnering with Neutrogena, Feeling complete, and Competing against Julian Wilson on the Gold Coast
In this deep and unfiltered conversation, Kanoa Igarashi joins The Lineup fresh off the Western Margaret River Pro—ranked fourth in the world and hung...
EP 232: Mitchell Salazar – Recapping the Bonsoy Gold Coast Pro, Bettylou’s first CT win, Filipe’s 2025 breakthrough win, An on-fire Julian Wilson, Fantasy Rakings, Shaper Standouts, & the Changes to the 2026 Tour calendar
In this episode of The Lineup, Dave Prodan is joined by cohost and commentator Mitchell Salazar to break down everything from the Bonsoy Gold Coast Pr...
EP 231: Sam George - His latest book, Child of Storms: A Surfing Memoir in Progress, the Stories that shaped his life, Completing his ‘Identity Project,’ the ‘Carthartic’ experience of writing through his divorce, and More
In this reflective and wildly entertaining episode, legendary surfer, writer, and director Sam George joins The Lineup to unpack over five decades of...
EP 230: Mitchell Salazar – Bells Winners & Losers, Jordy Smith’s resurgence, Rookie pressure, Goofyfoot drought, Shaper Rankings shake-up, What to expect at the Bonsoy Gold Coast Pro & Fantasy Mega League leaderboard
After a short break, The Lineup with Dave Prodan, along with part-time cohost and commentator-extraordinaire Mitchell Salazar, is back and firing as w...
EP 229: ON THE ROAD w/ Rosy Hodge - Insights from the 2025 Surf City El Salvador Pro Presented by Corona Cero, Start/Stop Forecasts, Event standouts, and Commentating
Reporting from Surf City El Salvador, former CT surfer and current WSL commentator and Rip Curl athlete, Rosy Hodge, joins us on the podcast for anoth...
EP 228: Mitchell Salazar – Relive the MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal, Winners & Losers, Overcoming the turbulent and stormy conditions, …Lost Surfboards taking the lead, Lack of American representation in the rankings, & Fantasy Mega League leaderboard
Fresh off two weeks in Portugal calling the event, part-time Lineup co-host and WSL commentator Mitchell Salazar joins Dave to break down all the acti...
EP 227: Tiago ‘Saca’ Pires – Being the first Portuguese surfer to qualify for the CT, His ‘obstinate’ determination to become a pro surfer despite skepticism from his community, Growing up in Lisbon, the Wave at Supertubos, and Life after Tour
The first Portuguese surfer to ever qualify for the Championship Tour, surfing legend Tiago Pires joins us on The Lineup. Calling in from his post-com...
EP 226: The Double-Up – Our FIRST collab pod of the year, The state and progression of women’s surfing, Is Caity the most important surfer in the world?, Rivalries, Are the rookies pushing the vets or pushing them out?, Opportunities in women’s surfing
In this special collaboration episode between The Lineup and The Double-Up Podcast, Dave and Double-Up hosts Rachael Tilly and Shannon Hughes dive int...
EP 225: Lakey Peterson – Her latest film Making Waves with 805 Beer, What winning does for your mindset, Working with Grilo, Missing the cut, Being pushed by young talent, and Her pre-heat playlist
805 Beer Authentico and powerhouse surfer Lakey Peterson joins us on the pod from Brazil. We catch up with Lakey and discuss her working with Leandro...
RE-AIR: EP 35: Justine Dupont
Following her win at the 2025 TUDOR Nazaré Big Wave Challenge, this week we are re-airing Ep. 35 of The Lineup with Justine Dupont.
Big Wave sur...
EP 224: Mitchell Salazar – Breaking Down Surf Abu Dhabi Pro, Wave Pool Specialists?, Unexpected Challenges, Surprise Performances, Shaper Rankings, & Fantasy Leaders
Mitchell Salazar and Dave Prodan return to the pod to recap the Surf Abu Dhabi Pro. For the first time ever and for the second event of the season, th...
EP 223: Mitch Crews - Life as Surf Abu Dhabi’s Sr. Director of Surf Experience, Life in the UAE, the Surf Abu Dhabi Pro, “Field testing” the wave, His CT roots, and Life beyond the tour
Senior Director of Surf Experience at Surf Abu Dhabi and former Championship Tour surfer Mitch Crews joins us on the pod. With the CT descending on th...
EP 222: Mitchell Salazar - Is Barron Mamiya the best out at Pipeline going back-to-back?!?, 2x World Champ Tyler Wright taking 2x Pipe Pro Titles, Post-Pipe Recap, Vissla CT Shaper Rankings Update, & Your Pipe Lineup League Fantasy winners
WSL Commentator and part-time co-host Mitchell Salazar returns to rundown the Lexus Pipe Pro Presented By YETI. We’re back, and the 2025 Lexus Pipe Pr...
EP 221: ON THE ROAD w/ Ross Williams - Insights from the 2025 Lexus Pipe Pro Presented by YETI, Navigating a tricky forecast, Stepping away from full-time coaching, Dialing equipment, CT Tour changes, Commentating, and Kelly Slater’s Wildcard
Live from the North Shore, Momentum Generation icon, highly-acclaimed surf coach, and WSL commentator-extraordinaire Ross Williams joins Dave Prodan i...
EP 220: Eric Arakawa - Celebrated master shaper of Arakawa Surfboards, Reclaiming Island Classics, Working with the Ho brothers, Andy Irons, and today’s pros, Overcoming self-doubt, Rediscovering his passion shaping, and Building his legacy
In this episode of The Lineup, we explore the life and craft of legendary surfboard shaper Eric Arakawa. From his roots in Pearl City, Hawaii, to beco...
EP 219: Mitchell Salazar - 2025 CT SEASON KICKOFF!!, Off-season Winners & Losers, Where the hell is Kelly Slater?, The Florence Brothers having a moment, and the Return of the Vissla CT Shaper Rankings
In our first episode back of The Lineup podcast, commentator extraordinaire and part-time Lineup co-host Mitchell Salazar returns to dive into a mix o...
EP 218: MEGA Mailbag - Reliving our personal 2024 highlight moments, Memorable podcast episodes of the year, 2025 look ahead, and Answering your MEGA mailbag questions
In this special end-of-year episode, the tradition continues as producer Miguel Clemente takes over hosting duties to guide us through The Lineup’s 20...
EP 217: Matt Costa - Writing Music for ‘A Brokedown Melody’ and YETI’s ‘As Told By’ series with WSL, Working with the Malloy brothers and Jack Johnson, Skateboarding dreams, Recovering from a life-altering injury, and His transition into music
Musician and storyteller Matt Costa joins us on the pod. Matt dives into his creative process, collaborating with filmmakers like Devyn Bisson on WSL’...
EP 216: Chris Malloy - Surf legend to steward of the land, His early experiences at Pipe, Cultivating love of nature, YETI, Filmmaking, and Living with purpose
Legendary surfer, filmmaker, and environmental advocate Chris Malloy joins us on The Lineup. Known for his no-nonsense attitude and deep connection to...