WSL commentator and Lineup co-host Mitchell Salazar is back again to recap the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Presented by Bonsoy. Mitch and Dave marvel at the performances of the finalists all around, the historic win of Cole Houshmand as a goofy-footed Rookie at Bells, and Caity Simmers’ clutch performance. They choose their biggest winners and losers from the Championship Tour’s longest running event in Bells Beach, answer fan questions from the Instagram mailbag, and give an update on the 2024 Vissla CT Shaper Rankings. Follow Mitch here. Watch the highlights from the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach P ..read more

WSL commentator and Lineup co-host Mitchell Salazar is back to recap the MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal Presented by Corona. Mitch and Dave react to the event’s biggest storylines - the top seeds on the women’s side falling to the wayside while tour veterans make the Finals, the rise of the Colapinto brothers, and Johanne’s first European CT win. They discuss Medina having his best result of the year while the rest of the Brazilian crew on the men’s side struggled to make it past the Round of 32. They choose their biggest winners and losers from the Championship Tour’s third event in Portugal, answ ..read more

NFL star running back for the Miami Dolphins, Raheem Mostert, joins us on the pod. Raheem and Dave discuss life in the offseason, his plans to spend more time with his family, and relish the “true dad” moments with his kids. Raheem reflects on his journey as an undrafted rookie to a record-breaking seasoned pro in his tenth year in the league. He talks about growing up surfing in the shark-infested waters of New Smyrna Beach, being offered a contract by Billabong as a young grom, and deferring his career as a pro surfer to be the first in his family to graduate from college and pursue a career ..read more

This week, we are re-airing our episode from 2023 with CT standout, Molly Picklum. The Championship Tour’s current World No. 1 surfer and Rip Curl athlete Molly Picklum joins the pod for a special Women’s History Month episode to talk about her breakout season. She describes her confident mindset entering each event, her first impressions of Portugal, and what it’s been like sitting atop the rankings and capturing the yellow leader jersey for the first time in her career. She discusses her road to the tour, her entry into surfing, the strong surfing town she grew up in, how working with coach ..read more

WSL commentator and Lineup co-host Mitchell Salazar is back to recap the Hurley Pro Sunset Beach. Mitch and Dave react to the event’s biggest storylines - Picklum, Sakura Johnson, and the young surfers on the women’s tour continuing to surge, Aussies dominating, and dark horses like Jordy Smith and Brisa Hennessy showing up big. They discuss whether the Brazilians on tour are in trouble, what’s up with the much-heralded American Rookies, and what boards looked best at Sunset. They also choose their biggest winners and losers from the Championship Tour’s second event, answer fan questions from ..read more

Hawaiian Championship Tour surfer Gabriela Bryan joins the pod between Pipe and Sunset. She talks about training for Pipeline, getting reps and learning the lineup, and the unforgettable, inspiring Finals Day at the Lexus Pipe Pro. She explains her real connection with “her spot” Sunset Beach, how it fits her surfing, and what to expect from the competition. She breaks down her road from the tight-knit community on Kauai to the Championship Tour, her support system, her crew on tour, the changing of the guard, and her goals for 2024 and beyond. Gabby also touches on the absence of Carissa Moor ..read more

WSL commentator and Lineup co-host Mitchell Salazar is back to recap the Lexus Pipe Pro presented by YETI. Mitch and Dave react to the unforgettable Finals Day, relive one of the best days in women’s tour history, break down the top highlights, discuss the two first-time Pipe champions, and choose their biggest winners and losers from the Championship Tour’s season opener. They answer a wide-ranging list of fan questions from the Instagram mailbag and give an update on the 2024 Vissla CT Shaper Rankings. Follow Mitch here. Watch the highlights and full replay of the Lexus Pipe Pro pres by YET ..read more

Championship Tour surfer and Olympian Leonardo Fioravanti joins the pod this week to talk about the upcoming season. Fresh of his opening round win at the Pipe Pro, Leo details his approach to the wave, his healthy respect for it, confidence and commitment, and his long history with the North Shore. He shares his path to the tour, growing up in a non-surfing family, being part of the Young Guns program with Jack Robinson and Kanoa Igarashi, succeeding in QS and Prime events before getting crushed in his first run on the CT. Leo also touches on the reputation of European surfers, the next Europ ..read more

2024 Championship Tour rookie and Challenger Series winner Cole Houshmand joins the podcast. He opens up by talking about his first event on tour, the Lexus Pipe Pro pres by YETI. He breaks down his approach to training in the intense lineup, his time logged out at Pipe, the forecast, and the shock of starting at such a challenging location. He previews his rookie season, working with coach Luke Egan, focusing on Sunset Beach, switching to Mayhem boards, and how many boards he brought to Hawaii. He shares his origin story, growing up as a multi-sport athlete, winning two events on the Challeng ..read more

With the Championship Tour season opener at Pipeline less than a week away, Mitchell Salazar joins the pod to kick off 2024. He and Dave first break down the recent SAMBAZON World Junior Championships presented by Best Western, discuss the breakthrough performances by budding stars Jett Schilling and Sierra Kerr, and look forward to the young surfers who could make an impact on both the Challenger Series and the Championship Tour this year. They then dive into the Vissla Shaper Rankings, recap last year’s standings, talk Matt Biolos and Mayhem Surfboards’ big win, and make predictions for the ..read more