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. 6D AGO ·  BONUS

    Surfboard Empire Shaper Rankings presented by VEIA Roundtable

    Sit in on the conversation with current Surfboard Empire Shaper Rankings leader DHD's Darren Handley, JS Industries' Jason Stevenson, Channel Islands' Britt Merrick, ...Lost's Matt Biolos, Pyzel's Jon Pyzel, Sharp Eye's Marcio Zouvi, Cabianca Surboards' Johnny Cabianca, and LSD's Luke Short. All the banter of Shaper Ranking rivals and friendships, Stab in the Dark, and plenty more to envelop all the surfboard fanatics. Relive the Bonsoy Gold Coast Pro Presented by GWM. Stay tuned to the Corona Cero New Zealand Pro Presented by Bonsoy, May 15 - 25. Join the The Lineup Podcast Mega League Fantasy and the Lineup Podcast Brackets for your chance to win Prizes! Terms and conditions apply. Stay up to date with the rankings. Get the latest merch at the WSL Store! Use code LINEUP at checkout for FREE shipping. 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

    1h 26m
  2. Luke Wallace – How AI is changing surfing with Flowstate, Maneuver recognition in the app, Automatic wave detection, Capturing the free surf at Gold Coast, and How Flowstate has innovated surf coaching and progression

    MAY 8

    Luke Wallace – How AI is changing surfing with Flowstate, Maneuver recognition in the app, Automatic wave detection, Capturing the free surf at Gold Coast, and How Flowstate has innovated surf coaching and progression

    Luke Wallace is the founder and CEO of Flowstate, the AI-powered surf video and analysis platform changing the way surfers capture, review, and improve their surfing. On this episode of The Lineup with Dave Prodan, Luke breaks down his journey from growing up in Sydney and working in music, marketing, and tech to building one of surfing’s most innovative technology companies. He explains how Flowstate evolved from wave pool video automation into a global surf progression platform now operating across some of the world’s most advanced surf parks and major WSL events. Fresh off the Bonsoy Gold Coast Pro Presented by GWM, Luke dives into how Flowstate captured many of the iconic free surf clips seen from Snapper Rocks during the event window and why automated surf analysis is becoming a game changer for everyone from CT athletes to everyday surfers. Dave and Luke unpack the potential in AI-powered maneuver recognition, automated coaching tools, wave ranking systems, and what the future could look like for surf coaching and training. Luke also shares insights into the rapid rise of wave pools worldwide, why Texas could become a future surf hub, and how technology is reshaping surf culture, competition, and progression. Follow Luke Wallace here and Flowstate here. Learn more about Flowstate, download, and try it out today! Relive the Bonsoy Gold Coast Pro Presented by GWM. Stay tuned to the Corona Cero New Zealand Pro Presented by Bonsoy, May 15 - 25. Join the The Lineup Podcast Mega League Fantasy and the Lineup Podcast Brackets for your chance to win Prizes! Terms and conditions apply. Stay up to date with the rankings. Get the latest merch at the WSL Store! Use code LINEUP at checkout for FREE shipping. 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

    1h 19m
  3. Jesse Starling – Breaks down the Gold Coast Pro, Gilmore reasserts GOAT form, Ewing shines at home, Luana and Medina’s ascent to the Yellow Jersey, CT Shaper Rankings Update, and More

    MAY 6

    Jesse Starling – Breaks down the Gold Coast Pro, Gilmore reasserts GOAT form, Ewing shines at home, Luana and Medina’s ascent to the Yellow Jersey, CT Shaper Rankings Update, and More

    Former competitor and current WSL commentator Jesse Starling joins Dave Prodan as guest co-host to break down all the action from the Bonsoy Gold Coast Pro Presented by GWM. From standout performances at Snapper Rocks to the shifting momentum of the 2026 season, the duo dives into key storylines, including Stephanie Gilmore’s and Ethan Ewing's breakthrough 2026 win. They bounce back and forth with heat analysis, Brazil taking back the Yellow Jerseys in Luana Silver and Gabriel Medina atop the rankings, and what these results mean heading into the next stop. Jesse brings a unique lens as both a former competitor and current voice of the sport, offering insight into the pressure, strategy, and evolution of today’s CT field with sharp takes, behind-the-scenes perspective, and a deeper look at who’s rising, who’s slipping, and what it all means moving forward on tour. Follow Jesse here. Relive the Bonsoy Gold Coast Pro Presented by GWM. Stay tuned to the Corona Cero New Zealand Pro Presented by Bonsoy, May 15 - 25. Join the The Lineup Podcast Mega League Fantasy and the Lineup Podcast Brackets for your chance to win Prizes! Terms and conditions apply. Stay up to date with the rankings. Get the latest merch at the WSL Store! Use code LINEUP at checkout for FREE shipping. 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

    1h 38m

  4. MAY 4 ·  BONUS

    Post Show: Gold Coast - Gilmore and Ewing conquer Gold Coast, GWM Aussie Treble wrapped I Stone & Wood Post Show Finals Day

    “Best day ever.” Stephanie Gilmore said it best. An incredible finish to one of the most memorable CTs in recent memory that was the Bonsoy Gold Coast Pro Presented by GWM, crowned Australia’s own GOAT Gilmore and Ethan Ewing in a Queensland sweep. The masses made their way down to Snapper Rocks and stacked it to the brim, celebrating a record-setting 34th CT win by Gilmore and Ewing’s second CT win on home soil and third-career CT victory. The GOAT Gilmore reestablished herself as the Queen of Snapper over GWM Aussie Treble winner and new World No. 1 Luana Silva. Then, Ewing’s excellence superseded the decimating backhand power of Connor O’Leary to find his first major result of 2026. Gabriel Medina is joined by a new yellow leaders jersey with fellow Brazilian Silva claiming the GWM Aussie Treble, and keys to a brand new GWM Tank 300 to conclude the CT’s start in Australia. This marks the first time Silva will wear yellow heading into New Zealand after a Quarterfinal and back-to-back Final appearances to start 2026.  The Boost Mobile Heat of the Day went to the Queensland quarrel between Ewing and Liam O’Brien that down to the final exchange to see who would enter the Final. In the end O’Brien’s last-minute efforts were eclipsed by Ewing’s excellence. Plus, Filipe Toledo took down the mophie Power Move of the Event Next stop, a new dream spot is on the menu at the Corona Cero New Zealand Pro with the addition of Raglan ready to provide for the world’s best May 15 through 25. Relive the Bonsoy Gold Coast Pro Presented by GWM here. Get ready for the next stop on the Championship Tour, the Corona Cero New Zealand Pro Presented by Bonsoy, May 15 - 25. Join the The Lineup Podcast Mega League Fantasy and the Lineup Podcast Brackets for your chance to win Prizes! Terms and conditions apply. Stay up to date with the rankings. Get the latest merch at the WSL Store! Use code LINEUP at checkout for FREE shipping. 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

    1h 8m

  5. APR 30 ·  BONUS

    MEET THE ROOKIE: Nadia Erostarbe – Making history for Spain and the Basque country as the first Spanish and Basque woman on the CT, Growing up in Zarautz, Overcoming self-doubt & Feeling like the earned her spot on Tour

    Nadia Erostarbe joins Joe Turpel on MEET THE ROOKIE after making history as the first Basque and Spanish woman to qualify for the Championship Tour. Raised in the surf-rich town of Zarautz in Spain’s Basque Country, Nadia grew up surrounded by a tight-knit surf community and inspired by trailblazer Aritz Aranburu. She reflects on watching contests at her home break, learning from local big-wave surfers, and building confidence through international competition. Nadia opens up about the emotional journey to qualification, coming within one spot the year before, battling injuries, and overcoming self-doubt during the Challenger Series season. She shares how working with sports psychology, leaning on her support system, and believing in her dream helped her finally secure her place on Tour. She also discusses traveling with her boyfriend and coach, preparing her quiver with Darren Handley at DHD Surfboards, and her rookie season goals including Rookie of the Year and a Top 10 finish. From representing both the Basque Country and Spain to competing against world champions, Nadia breaks down what this historic qualification and season means to her. Learn more about Nadia and follow her here. Follow Joe Turpel here. Relive the Western Australia Margaret River Pro. Stay tuned to Stop #3 on the Championship Tour, the Bonsoy Gold Coast Pro Presented by GWM, May 1 - 11. Join the The Lineup Podcast Mega League Fantasy and The Lineup Podcast Brackets for your chance to win Prizes! Terms and conditions apply. Stay up to date with the rankings. Get the latest merch at the WSL Store! Use code LINEUP at checkout for FREE shipping. Join the conversation, follow the league, follow The Lineup, and stay updated on all things WSL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    37 min
  6. Chris Binns – Breaks down Margies from the ground, His picks for Winners & Losers, CI takes the lead on the CT Shaper Rankings, Medina looking unbeatable, Ewing’s slow start, & Instagram questions

    APR 29

    Chris Binns – Breaks down Margies from the ground, His picks for Winners & Losers, CI takes the lead on the CT Shaper Rankings, Medina looking unbeatable, Ewing’s slow start, & Instagram questions

    Surf journalist and beach commentator Chris Binns joins The Lineup podcast to break down the Western Australia Margaret River Pro Presented by Bonsoy. As the Aussie Treble rolls on, George Pittar claimed a career-defining first CT win over a murderers row of competitors, including an in-form and current World #1 Gabriel Medina. Lakey Peterson returned to the top in powerful form, claiming her second Margaret River win. The conversation dives deeper into the emotional weight lifted off former mid-year cut victims “rewriting their Margies stories,” and why Gabriel Medina looks more dangerous than ever. They also unpack a tough start for the 2026 rookie class across two of the Tour’s most technical waves, ongoing format debates and overlapping heats, and how event pacing shaped the viewing experience. Binnsy touches on Carissa Moore’s inspired comeback mindset, the evolving CT rankings after two unpredictable events, and why Margaret River remains one of the most psychologically demanding stops on Tour – all setting the stage for what’s to come at Stop #3, Snapper Rocks. Follow Binnsy here. Relive the Western Australia Margaret River Pro. Stay tuned to Stop #3 on the Championship Tour, the Bonsoy Gold Coast Pro Presented by GWM, May 1 - 11. Join the The Lineup Podcast Mega League Fantasy and the Lineup Podcast Brackets for your chance to win Prizes! Terms and conditions apply. Stay up to date with the rankings. Get the latest merch at the WSL Store! Use code LINEUP at checkout for FREE shipping. 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

    1h 22m

  7. APR 26 ·  BONUS

    Post Show: Margaret River - Pivotal wins for Peterson and Pittar put a cork in Margs | Stone & Wood Post Show

    The sun has set on the Western Australia Margaret River Pro, and Lakey Peterson and George Pittar leave Margs walking on a dream after their victories.  An insatiable run to the Finals for George Pittar included three Brazilian World Champions before facing 3x World Champion Gabriel Medina in a Final clash. Pittar kept believing and the scores kept coming, posting a 9.00 after judges deemed Medina’s effort for a wave lost him priority and Pittar capitalized for his maiden CT win. For Peterson, it marks her first CT win since 2023 and a second in the Wild West after overcoming a World Champion and fellow Rookie of the Year on the way to her momentous win, sending her atop the rankings.  Another Final appearance at Margaret for Medina sends him to No. 1 leaving the Wild West, with fellow Brazilian competitor Luana Silva earning a second-career CT runner-up. The Brazilian Storm is well and truly established leaving the West, encompassing four Top 5 spots on the men’s side and Silva sitting at No. 4.  The GWM Aussie Trebel Leaderboard is shifting with Medina and Bryan taking the reigns to the Gold Coast, and the final stop to claim a new set of wheels. Plus, the Boost Mobile Heat of the Day belonged to Medina and Samuel Pupo’s Bells Beach rematch, and major shifts in the Surfboard Empire Shaper Rankings Presented by VEIA have Channel Islands right at the top. Now, the Dream Tour heads for the pristine sand banks of Rainbow Bay and the Bonsoy Gold Coast Pro Presented by GWM May 1 through 11. Recap the Western Australia Margaret River Pro Presented by Bonsoy. Join the The Lineup Podcast Mega League Fantasy and The Lineup Podcast Brackets for your chance to win Prizes! Terms and conditions apply. Stay up to date with the rankings. Get the latest merch at the WSL Store! Use code LINEUP at checkout for FREE shipping. Join the conversation, follow the league, follow The Lineup, and stay updated on all things WSL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    50 min

  8. APR 24 ·  BONUS

    MEET THE ROOKIE: Francisca ‘Kika’ Veselko – Dreamt she would qualify this year, Growing up in Carcavelos, Thoughts on the EURO FORCE on tour, World Junior Champion, & Mindset on approaching the CT as a rookie

    Francisca 'Kika' Veselko joins Joe Turpel on MEET THE ROOKIE just weeks before her Championship Tour debut, reflecting on the years of persistence that led to her long-awaited qualification. Born in California but raised in Portugal’s powerful beachbreaks at Carcavelos, Kika grew up in a surf-driven family and developed her all-conditions approach early. She shares how her mother inspired her path, and how competing between Europe and California helped shape her belief that she could reach the highest level. After four full seasons grinding on the Challenger Series, Kika opens up about the setbacks, the growth, and the adjustments that finally clicked, including refining her routines, working on consistency, and leaning on the confidence from her World Junior title. She also reflects on the moment she officially qualified, discovering the news while in Hawaii and realizing a lifelong dream. Kika discusses working closely with longtime coach Rodrigo Souza, who has guided her since childhood, and how their partnership will continue into her rookie CT season. She also breaks down her equipment preparation with DHD Surfboards, managing logistics for the demanding tour schedule, and adapting to new venues like Fiji and Tahiti. Plus, Kika talks about the European surge on Tour, her Rookie of the Year ambitions, and the meaning behind choosing jersey number 19 as she prepares for her first heat at Bells Beach. Learn more about Kika and follow her here. Follow Joe Turpel here. Stay tuned to the Western Australia Margaret River Pro, Apr 16 - 26. Join the The Lineup Podcast Mega League Fantasy and The Lineup Podcast Brackets for your chance to win Prizes! Terms and conditions apply. Stay up to date with the rankings. Get the latest merch at the WSL Store! Use code LINEUP at checkout for FREE shipping. Join the conversation, follow the league, follow The Lineup, and stay updated on all things WSL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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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