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The Lineup with Dave Prodan - A Surfing Podcast

The Lineup with Dave Prodan - A Surfing Podcast

By: World Surf League
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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.617470
Episodes
  • 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

    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
    Aug 26 2025
    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 professional surfing. Shaun reflects on Jordy Smith’s career and potential World Title breakthrough for South Africa, the complexity of Cloudbreak vs. Teahupo’o, and the ethos of winning and losing with grace. He shares the life principles behind his Surfer’s Code and Think Twice Foundation, turning 70, and his recent Lifetime Achievement Award at the SIMA Waterman’s Ball. Shaun takes us back to surfing’s formative years, from Bustin’ Down the Door and the birth of the then-IPS Tour, to his groundbreaking tube-riding approach that ultimately delivered him a World Title. With next year marking the 50th anniversary of the World Championship Tour, Shaun reflects on the legacy, the evolution, and the future of where surfing could go from here. We round out the pod with the Lightning Round, his dream lineup with Slater and Curren, and timeless lessons from one of surfing’s most influential voices. Follow Shaun here. WSL CT Fantasy is a WRAP! Congratulations to our winners: 🥉 3rd Place – Perry-Nara with 9,127.62 points, taking home a $50 WSL Store e-gift card. 🥈 2nd Place – ButterflySurf with 9,196.26 points, winning a $100 WSL Store e-gift card. 🥇 1st Place Champion – LAMP with 9,221.26 points, earning a $150 WSL Store e-gift card! Thank you all for playing! We’d love to hear from you! Complete this short survey to send us feedback on our Fantasy contest! Any questions? Feel free to reach out to: podcasts@worldsurfleague.com Get the latest merch at the WSL Store! Watch the highlights from the Lexus Tahiti Pro Presented by I-SEA. The Final 5 is locked! Catch the World Title race at the Lexus WSL Finals Fiji, Aug 27 - Sep 4! 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. **Visit this page if you’ve been affected by the Los Angeles wildfires, and would like to volunteer or donate. Our hearts are with you.** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • 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

    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
    Aug 19 2025
    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, Molly’s statement backhand attack, and the rise of the local Tahitian crew, they cover everything from Championship Tour surfers paddling and/or towing the CODE RED waves prior to the event to the heartbreaking eliminations that shifted the Final 5 race at the last possible moment. They also dive into this season’s biggest winners and losers, the evolution of strategy at CT events, and what fans can expect when the world’s best descend on Cloudbreak. With the end of this event, the 2025 Championship Tour regular season has wrapped with all-time Teahupo’o, and an Aussie and Red Bull sweet with Molly Picklum and Jack Robinson claiming wins at the Lexus Tahiti Pro Presented by I-SEA, and officially locking in the Final 5 for the World Title-deciding Lexus WSL Finals in Fiji. The duo talk boards, Finals matchups, and answer Instagram fan questions before setting the stage for next week’s World Title showdown in Fiji. Follow Mitch here. WSL CT Fantasy is a WRAP! We will be announcing winners and sending gift cards via email in the next couple weeks as we finalize the standings. Thanks for your patience! Get the latest merch at the WSL Store! Watch the highlights from the Lexus Tahiti Pro Presented by I-SEA. The Final 5 is locked! Catch the World Title race at the Lexus WSL Finals Fiji, Aug 27 - Sep 4! 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. **Visit this page if you’ve been affected by the Los Angeles wildfires, and would like to volunteer or donate. Our hearts are with you.** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • 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

    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
    Aug 5 2025
    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. From winning the inaugural world title in 1976 to helping launch professional surfing itself, PT’s fingerprints are all over the DNA of modern surf culture. As we near the 50th anniversary of that historic moment, PT reflects on the wild early days of the tour, the evolution of the CT, and the shifting balance between soul and structure in surfing. He shares insight on his work curating the Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum, his efforts behind the scenes of the Lexus US Open of Surfing, and how the Visit HB partnership is reshaping Surf City’s global presence. Plus, PT weighs in on today’s new school, shares his favorite MP story, and answers fan questions about legacy, progression, and producing cult classics like Secret Machine. Learn more about PT here. Play WSL CT Fantasy contest and join The Lineup Podcast Mega League for a chance to win! Terms and Conditions apply. Get the latest merch at the WSL Store! The race for the Final 5 culminates at the final CT event of the regular season at the Lexus Tahiti Pro Presented by I-SEA, Aug 7 - 16. Stay tuned! 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. **Visit this page if you’ve been affected by the Los Angeles wildfires, and would like to volunteer or donate. Our hearts are with you.** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 3 mins
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