The Rip

Christina Mallion
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The Rip is South Africa's original lifesaving sport podcast, hosted by Christina Mallion. Conversations with the athletes, coaches, officials and clubbies who make the sport what it is, from the beach and the pool to the World Championships. Now Showing: Road to Worlds, a seven-part series, runs every Friday from 9 October to 20 November 2026, ahead of the Lifesaving World Championships in South Africa. Sponsored by Get On! Media. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube.

  1. 4d ago

    Road to Worlds EP02: Mandi Augustyn, The Making of a Lifesaving World Champion

    Mandi Augustyn joined Nippers at Blue Water Bay because her mum saw her playing by the river opposite the clubhouse every day and decided she'd better learn about the water. She hated the swim, and admits that in a rescue she'd be the one running for help. In 2010, racing for Summerstrand in Egypt, she won the world interclub beach sprint title, so locked in she didn't know she'd won until a teammate picked her up. From 2010 to 2018, she medalled at every World Championships she raced. We go back through six World Championships from Germany 2008 to Australia 2018, a DQ in her first Worlds flags final, the sleeping pill before a final she'd rather forget, 100 flags starts a day, racing the South African Championships with her arm in a sling, the boat propeller that cut her femoral artery, and what she wants this year's athletes to know before Worlds. This year Mandi goes to Worlds in her hometown, Gqeberha, as a mum, a business owner and a masters athlete, racing for Summerstrand. Road to Worlds is a seven-part series from The Rip, counting down to the Lifesaving World Championships in South Africa from 29 November 2026. New episodes every Friday. Hosted by Christina Mallion. Brought to you by Get On! (@get_on_media).

    Road to Worlds EP02: Mandi Augustyn, The Making of a Lifesaving World Champion

  2. Oct 9

    Road to Worlds EP01: Nikki Mocke, The Making of a Lifesaving World Champion

    At 12, Nikki Mocke hid her PE kit so she wouldn't have to do sport. After her first Nippers session she went home and told her mum she had asthma. In 2004, racing for Fish Hoek in Viareggio, she won the world interclub surf ski title. Twenty-two years on, no other South African paddler, male or female, has done it. We go back through six international campaigns from Perth 1999 to Italy 2004, a Tri-Nations on her home beach, a K4 at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, 25 and a half hours paddling from Cuba to Key West, and what she wants this year's athletes and parents to know before Worlds. This year Nikki goes to Worlds as Fish Hoek's coaching director, a masters athlete and a mum. Road to Worlds is a seven-part series from The Rip, counting down to the Lifesaving World Championships in South Africa from 29 November 2026. New episodes every Friday. Hosted by Christina Mallion. Brought to you by Get On! (@get_on_media).

    Road to Worlds EP01: Nikki Mocke, The Making of a Lifesaving World Champion

  3. 12/10/2025

    Rescue Sport Series 2025 Kick-Off

    Welcome back to The Rip, your go-to channel for a deep dive into lifesaving sport across South Africa and beyond. The 2025 Rescue Sport Series has officially begun — and Episode 15 is packed with pool racing, surf action, athlete interviews, Rippers & Dippers, analysis, results, and plenty of our best banter. In this episode we break down: UWC Pool #1 highlights Strand Pool #2 battles Clifton Surf #1 match-ups Four athlete interviews: Kendra du Toit, Nicola Harcus , Tyler Ernstzen, and Zack Waters Rippers & Dippers from ISRC, Orange Cup, Pathway Teams and more Our biggest Race of the Day What’s coming next at Milnerton Beach If you love surf sport, pool lifesaving, racing analysis, athlete stories or you’re following the 2025 Rescue Sport Series — this is the perfect episode to jump in. Chapters:00:00 Intro02:00 Rippers & Dippers12:00 UWC Pool #120:00 Strand Pool #230:00 Clifton Surf #145:00 Athlete Interviews55:00 Race of the Day1:02:00 Looking Ahead

    Rescue Sport Series 2025 Kick-Off

  4. 11/12/2025

    RIP Preview: International Surf Rescue Challenge, New Zealand 2025

    Get ready for one of the biggest events in global lifesaving sport — the International Surf Rescue Challenge (ISRC), live from Mount Maunganui, New Zealand! In this info-packed episode, Christina and Brent dive into everything you need to know before the teams hit the sand and surf. We’ll unpack the history of the ISRC, the event format, and the rise of the National and President’s Teams — plus interviews with four South African athletes heading to New Zealand: Amica De Jager, Eve Abrahams, Tyne van Achtenbergh, and Samuel Booysen. Expect some friendly banter, expert insights, travel tips, and strategies to survive the time zone shift — along with predictions, favourites, and a few laughs along the way. If you love lifesaving sport, this one’s a must-listen.Don’t miss it — it’s everything you need to know before ISRC 2025 kicks off.

    RIP Preview: International Surf Rescue Challenge, New Zealand 2025

  5. 10/15/2025

    The Rip! Winter Awards Show

    Welcome to The Rip! Winter Awards Show — our completely unofficial, mostly unscientific, and slightly biased look back at lifesaving’s off-season. From athletes who braved international competitions, to clubs and innovations that kept the energy alive all winter, Xtina and Brent hand out awards everyone wants to win, but never knew they could! We also look ahead to what’s coming this summer — from the Rescue Sport Series and Battle of the Bays to new events, South Africans abroad, and the countdown to the 2026 World Champs in Port Elizabeth. 🎬 Expect laughs, opinions, a bit of bias, and a lot of love for lifesaving. 🎧 Listen now — wherever you get your podcasts.

    The Rip! Winter Awards Show

  6. 09/23/2025

    Chapters: Tanner Gorille - From Nippers to Rescues & Global Racing

    Today on The Rip, we’re back with our ‘Chapters’ series — where sport is more than medals. It’s about beginnings, wipeouts, comebacks, rescues, and the people who shape the journey. In this episode, we welcome Tanner Gorille — Clifton lifesaver, board paddler, surf swimmer, Royal Life Saving Society medal recipient, leader, and now a President’s Team athlete preparing for the world stage. From nipper carnivals and first big waves, through senior racing and rescue patrols, to balancing leadership and high-performance ambitions, Tanner shares the stories, lessons, and laughs that have defined his chapters so far.

    Chapters: Tanner Gorille - From Nippers to Rescues & Global Racing

  7. 09/08/2025

    Chapters: Caitlin Brouckaert – From Nippers to National Team

    Welcome to Chapters, a brand-new format of The Rip Podcast. In this episode, Caitlin Brouckaert shares her journey from Fish Hoek Nippers, through netball detours, to podiums in Opens and representing South Africa on the National Team — and now, her next big challenge racing in Australia. Why you should listen: Discover the mindset, lessons, and setbacks that shaped one of South Africa’s fastest board starters, and get an inside look at the people and moments that inspired her along the way.

    Chapters: Caitlin Brouckaert – From Nippers to National Team

  8. 08/18/2025

    The Rip Masterclass: Strength, Nutrition & Recovery with Brent Shield

    In this in-depth masterclass, strength and conditioning coach Brent Shield breaks down everything lifesaving athletes need to know about building power, staying strong, and recovering smarter. From structuring your off-season lifting to fuelling your training with the right nutrition, Brent shares practical, no-nonsense advice for athletes at every level. Expect insights on the best exercises for beach and pool performance, how to adjust your strength work through the season, and answers to the most common questions athletes ask about training, recovery, and motivation. Whether you’re a junior lifeguard starting out, or an experienced athlete chasing peak performance, this episode will help you level up your approach to strength and conditioning.

    The Rip Masterclass: Strength, Nutrition & Recovery with Brent Shield
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The Rip is South Africa's original lifesaving sport podcast, hosted by Christina Mallion. Conversations with the athletes, coaches, officials and clubbies who make the sport what it is, from the beach and the pool to the World Championships. Now Showing: Road to Worlds, a seven-part series, runs every Friday from 9 October to 20 November 2026, ahead of the Lifesaving World Championships in South Africa. Sponsored by Get On! Media. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube.

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  • Creator
    Christina Mallion
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Christina Mallion
  • Show Website
    The Rip