The Lineup with Dave Prodan - A Surfing Podcast

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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.

  1. Aug 18

    Koa Smith – Breaks down the Tahiti Pro, Teahupo’o no-grab drop-ins from Kelly Slater and Caity Simmers, Seth Moniz’ first CT win, the Evolution of helmets in waves of consequence, Free surfing and travels with Roark, and Boards, boards, boards

    Professional surfer and entrepreneur Koa Smith joins The Lineup with Dave Prodan as guest co-host to break down the recently completed Outerknown Tahiti Pro Presented by I-SEA. Koa and Dave Prodan dive deep into one of the most challenging events of the 2026 Championship Tour, discussing the wild conditions at Teahupo'o, the rise of the next generation of fearless tube riders, the incredible performances from Seth Moniz, Griffin Colapinto, Kelly Slater, Kelia Gallina and more, and what it takes to truly master one of surfing's most demanding waves. The conversation goes beyond the results, with Koa offering a deep dive into surfboard design and equipment, from his two "magic" boards from JS and working with Sharp Eye to the growing role of alternative shapes, quads and twin fins on the world stage. Koa also shares his perspective on the evolution of women's tube riding, why more surfers are embracing helmets in heavy waves, and the development of his own Knock Surf helmet. Koa opens up about building a career beyond professional competition, applying the lessons he learned from surfing to entrepreneurship, and why today's surfers increasingly have to wear multiple hats to build a sustainable career in the surf world. Learn more about Koa Smith here and follow Koa here. Check out the latest gear from Roark here. Stay plugged in to the latest developments with Koa’s innovative surf helmet, Knock Surf. Relive the Outerknown Tahiti Pro Presented by I-SEA, Aug 8-18. Stay tuned to the Fiji Pro Presented by Corona Cero, Aug 25 - Sep 4. Stay up to date with the rankings. Get the latest merch at the WSL Store! 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

    Koa Smith – Breaks down the Tahiti Pro, Teahupo’o no-grab drop-ins from Kelly Slater and Caity Simmers, Seth Moniz’ first CT win, the Evolution of helmets in waves of consequence, Free surfing and travels with Roark, and Boards, boards, boards

  2. Aug 14 ·  Bonus

    Post Show: Tahiti - Brooks, Moniz go down in Tahitian legend with Outerknown Tahiti Pro victories I Corona Cero Post Show Finals Day

    The End of the Road gave fans everything and more on an insane Finals Day at the Outerknown Tahiti Pro Presented by I-SEA as Erin Brooks and Seth Moniz rose to Tahitian lore. Teahupo’o delivered a dreamy Finals Day conclusion to an all-time Tahiti Pro from start to finish. The women’s Final showdown will down in history as one of, if not the best, Final professional surfing could witness at Teahupo’o. 2025 CT Rookie of the Year phenom Erin Brooks and 2026 CT Rookie breakout Anat Lelior battled in the heaving arena with remarkable showings. Lelior had Brooks in an unprecedented position heading into the fading moments of the Final, leaving her in a 16.33 combination situation. But, Brooks fought back and found two incredible barrels, navigating in world-class fashion to post an 8.27 and 8.93 to claim her first-ever win as a full-time CTer, her second-career CT win.  Brooks’ amazing journey to the Final encompassed reigning World Champion and Tahiti Pro champ, Molly Picklum, and best friend Isabella Nichols before one of the most amazing comebacks in surfing history. Then, it was a battle of brothers in the men’s Final between Seth Moniz and Griffin Colapinto. Colapinto’s start put Moniz against the ropes, who answered back in a big way to post an excellent 8.50 and then locked into a channel erupting 9.07 to leave Colapinto needing nothing short of perfection. Moniz felt all the love from the dedicated fans in the channel all the way to the end and hoisted his maiden CT glory after a hard-fought seven years on Tour. Moniz’s road to victory was absurdity. Taking down one of the world’s heaviest chargers in Alan Cleland before toppling 2024 Tahiti Pro winner, and 2019 World Champ, Italo Ferreira, then Colapinto in a massive Final.  Defiant runs from Ramzi Boukhiam and Italo Ferreira concluded with Semifinal appearances, pushing Ferreira further atop the leaderboard. Boukhiam’s Quarterfinal performance went down as one of his best-career to date as he moves toward Fiji. Plus, breakout results in the 2026 season for Isabella Nichols and CT Rookie Yolanda Hopkins catapulted them into the requalification fight following Semifinal finishes of their own. The rankings have been rattled and the Pacific Leg is just getting started. A new men’s World No. 1 Italo Ferreira heads into the Fiji Pro Presented by Corona Cero ready to cement himself atop the rankings as Gabriela Bryan looks to bounce back from an early Tahiti exit and remain in the Yellow Leaders Jersey.  The CT heads for the dream culture of Bula, and the world-class reef of Cloudbreak, beginning August 25 - September 4 where family, the ocean, and beauty meet. Relive the Outerknown Tahiti Pro Presented by I-SEA here. Stay up to date with the rankings. Get the latest merch at the WSL Store! 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

  3. Aug 11

    Dan Mann – The shaper behind Kelly Slater’s blades, 30 years of surfboard design, & Addresses Stab in the Dark controversies, Founding Mannkine, Why he backs CNC technology, & the Influence of San Diego shapers

    Master shaper, Coronado native, and lifelong surfer, Dan Mann, joins Dave Prodan on The Lineup to pull back the curtain on a career that has taken him from shaping his first boards in the 1990s to working alongside Kelly Slater, Firewire and Slater Designs on some of the most refined high-performance surfboards in the world. Dan Mann has spent nearly three decades chasing the perfect surfboard, and breaks down his path into shaping, the influence of legendary San Diego shapers, like Rusty and Xanadu, the evolution from hand shaping to CNC technology, and why consistency and engineering have become such important tools in modern surfboard design. He also goes deep on his decade-long relationship with Kelly Slater, including the development of models like the FRK, S-Boss and other Slater Designs boards. Mann also takes Dave behind the scenes of Stab in the Dark X, where he built a board for Kelly Slater under intense time pressure, and discusses the aftermath of seeing his work and personality portrayed in the series. He reflects on the follow-up Ethan Ewing edition, where his board earned major praise and helped showcase the depth of his shaping philosophy. The conversation gets deep into the details of surfboard design, from PU vs. EPS and Firewire construction technologies to twins, quads, rocker, bottom contours and fin placement. Dan talks about his current Mannkine and Firewire projects, the possibility of helping develop the next generation of CT surfers, and how “not thinking as much” is his next state of happiness. Follow Dan Mann here. Check out his latest Mannkine shapes on Firewire here. And shop the latest Outerknown merch here! Stay tuned to the Outerknown Tahiti Pro Presented by I-SEA, Aug 8-18. Stay up to date with the rankings. Get the latest merch at the WSL Store! 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

    Dan Mann – The shaper behind Kelly Slater’s blades, 30 years of surfboard design, & Addresses Stab in the Dark controversies, Founding Mannkine, Why he backs CNC technology, & the Influence of San Diego shapers

  4. Aug 6

    Jack Robinson – Defending Tahiti Pro Champion on pressures of the Tour, Letting go & starting over, Working with JS and Coach Luke Egan, Fatherhood, Bringing ‘Little Jack’ back, and His new sunnies with I-SEA

    Five-time returning The Lineup podcast guest, World Title contender, and defending Tahiti Pro Champion Jack Robinson returns to the podcast, days ahead of one of the most anticipated events of the Championship Tour season—the Outerknown Tahiti Pro Presented by I-SEA.  Fresh off a mid-season reset that included a Mentawais boat trip, time with family, and reconnecting with the simple joy of surfing, Robbo opens up about why he's letting go of expectations and embracing a new mindset heading into Teahupo'o. Jack reflects on the biggest changes of his 2026 season, including recovering from surgery, switching to JS Surfboards, working with new coach Luke Egan, and learning to trust the process instead of chasing perfection. He also shares how becoming a father has reshaped his perspective on competition, success, and life beyond results.  Dave and Jack dive deep into the mental side of elite performance, balancing passion with profession, competing against the world's best, Olympic memories with John John Florence, the pressure of expectations, and why the simplest moments in surfing often matter most. Learn more about Jack Robinson here and follow him here. Get The Jack Robinson I-SEA sunglasses from the C.P.R. Series here! Stay tuned to the Outerknown Tahiti Pro Presented by I-SEA, Aug 8-18. Stay up to date with the rankings. Get the latest merch at the WSL Store! 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

    Jack Robinson – Defending Tahiti Pro Champion on pressures of the Tour, Letting go & starting over, Working with JS and Coach Luke Egan, Fatherhood, Bringing ‘Little Jack’ back, and His new sunnies with I-SEA

  5. Jul 28

    Matt Archbold – Point Break 35th Anniversary!, Working with Keanu Reeves, Patrick Swayze, Lori Petty, Anthony Kiedis, and Director Kathryn Bigelow, Regrets in competitive surfing, Opens up about overcoming addictions, Answers fan questions & More

    Matt Archbold is one of the most influential free surfers of all time, a surfing icon whose radical approach helped redefine modern performance surfing long before free surfing became its own career path. On this episode of The Lineup with Dave Prodan, Archy joins the show to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Point Break and reflect on a career that forever changed surfing. Archy shares behind-the-scenes stories from filming the Kathryn Bigelow cult classic, including working alongside Keanu Reeves, Patrick Swayze, Lori Petty, and the rest of the cast & crew, why Point Break has endured as one of the few Hollywood surf films embraced by surfers, and what it was like returning to film a special introduction for the movie's new 4K theatrical re-release. The conversation also dives into Archy's groundbreaking competitive career, why his progressive surfing often outpaced the judging of the era, his decision to forge his own path as a free surfer, the influences that shaped his unmistakable style, and why his love for surfing has never faded. Dave and Archy also discuss the evolution of competitive surfing and look forward to Archy competing at the Express Session at the Trestles Pro later this year! Point Break returns to theatres nationwide in 4K on August 16 & 19! Get tickets now at https://hubs.la/Q04pWVwl0 Follow Matt Archbold here. Catch stop No. 2 of the Challenger Series, the Lexus US Open of Surfing Presented by Pacifico, Jul 25 - Aug 2. Stay tuned to the Outerknown Tahiti Pro Presented by I-SEA, Aug 8-18. Stay up to date with the rankings. Get the latest merch at the WSL Store! 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

    Matt Archbold – Point Break 35th Anniversary!, Working with Keanu Reeves, Patrick Swayze, Lori Petty, Anthony Kiedis, and Director Kathryn Bigelow, Regrets in competitive surfing, Opens up about overcoming addictions, Answers fan questions & More

  6. Jul 2

    Cohost Series EM PORTUGUÊS: People On Tour's Pedro Burckauser and WSL Social’s Pedro Brasil recap Rio, Yago Dora's dominance, Luana Silva's rise, Leo Fioravanti's first time in the yellow jersey & B Capturing BTS in Saquarema

    People On Tour creator Pedro Burckauser joins WSL social media manager Pedro Brasil on The Lineup podcast to break down everything that happened at the VIVO Rio Pro Presented by Corona Cero, for the first time, in an entirely Portuguese episode. Fresh off an unforgettable week in Saquarema, the two Pedros recap Yago Dora's incredible victory, João Chianca's impressive run, Luana Silva's continued rise, and why Leonardo Fioravanti's run to the Final, and his first-ever Yellow Leader Jersey, was one of the biggest stories of the event. They also discuss the atmosphere that makes the Brazil stop one of the most unique events on Tour, the weather challenges that shaped the competition, the CT Shaper Rankings, fan questions, and plenty of behind-the-scenes stories from life on the road following the Championship Tour. Follow Pedro Burckauser here and People on Tour here. Follow Pedro Brasil here. WATCH THE PEOPLE ON TOUR BRAZIL VLOG NOW! And relive the VIVO Rio Pro Presented by Corona Cero here. Stay tuned to Ballito Pro Presented by O'Neill, Jul 12-18. Stay tuned to the Outerknown Tahiti Pro Presented by I-SEA, Aug 8-18. Stay up to date with the rankings. Get the latest merch at the WSL Store! 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

    Cohost Series EM PORTUGUÊS: People On Tour's Pedro Burckauser and WSL Social’s Pedro Brasil recap Rio, Yago Dora's dominance, Luana Silva's rise, Leo Fioravanti's first time in the yellow jersey & B Capturing BTS in Saquarema

  7. Jun 26 ·  Bonus

    Post Show: Rio Pro - Sawyer Lindblad and Yago Dora shutdown Saquarema with marquee wins I Corona Cero Post Show Finals Day

    Saquarema’s fandom braved the unfavorable to witness Yago Dora and Sawyer Lindblad claim the 2026 VIVO Rio Pro Presented by Corona Cero victories. The Brazilian Storm raged back to life with Dora’s high-flying antics to claim a second VIVO Rio Pro title in excellent fashion over now World No. 1 Leonardo Fioravanti. Dora moves up to No. 3 on the rankings to keep the Brazilian Storm alive and surging. For the women, Lindblad overcame 15-year-old phenom Tya Zebrowski in their battle of the sport’s rising stars to claim her maiden CT victory after earning a runner-up in 2024. Next up, the Outerknown Tahiti Pro Presented by I-SEA awaits the world’s best at the adrenaline-packed reef break of Teahupo’o, beginning August 8 - 18. Stay up to date with the rankings. Get the latest merch at the WSL Store! 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

  8. Jun 17

    Cohost Series: Tanner Gudauskas – Leo’s BREAKTHROUGH win!!, Carissa Moore’s goes B2B, Final finish from an injured Italo, CT Shaper Rankings, and More

    Former Championship Tour surfer, broadcaster, and HaydenShapes USA Brand Manager Tanner Gudauskas joins Dave Prodan as guest co-host to unpack everything that went down at the Surf City El Salvador Pro Presented by Corona Cero. Fresh off the ground as a WSL analyst at Punta Roca, Tanner breaks down the stories behind Carissa Moore’s incredible back-to-back victories, Leo Fioravanti’s long-awaited first CT win, and why Gabriel Medina might be surfing the best he ever has even without a victory yet. The pair dive into Tanner’s winners and losers from El Salvador, including the brutal physical demands of Punta Roca, board carnage, and the growing pressure on surfers still searching for a breakout result. They also explore why this might be the strongest era in women’s surfing history, what Anat Lelior’s breakthrough means for the future, and why Leo Fioravanti has all the tools to become Italy’s first World Champion. Tanner shares stories from his transition from Championship Tour competitor to HaydenShapes USA Brand Manager, offers unique insight into the Surfboard Empire CT Shaper Rankings Presented by VEIA, discusses Gabriel Medina’s influence on surfboard design, and explains why variety and experimentation could still have a place at the highest level of competitive surfing. The episode wraps with Instagram fan questions on Leo Fioravanti’s evolution, the Liam O’Brien interference controversy, and Tanner’s early picks for the 2026 World Titles. Follow Tanner here. Relive the Surf City El Salvador Pro Presented by Corona Cero here. Stay tuned to the VIVO Rio Pro Presented by Corona Cero, June 19 - 27. Stay up to date with the rankings. Get the latest merch at the WSL Store! 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

    Cohost Series: Tanner Gudauskas – Leo’s BREAKTHROUGH win!!, Carissa Moore’s goes B2B, Final finish from an injured Italo, CT Shaper Rankings, and More
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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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