Best Jon The Wildcard Podcasts (2025)

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EP2: Stranger Things S5 (EP1-4) Discussion FT. Jo From Random Noobs 1:07:04

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17h ago1:07:04

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On this episode of The Wildcard Protocol, I’m joined by Jovany from The Random Noobs as we dive into the long-awaited return of Stranger Things and the beginning of its final season. We trade theories, break down what we loved (and didn’t love), and explore how the story is shaping up so far. Spoiler warning: We also discuss elements from the new S…

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Jon Pyzel's Elite Volume Hack! 38:23

3d ago38:23

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Sorry we're late, tech difficulties! And if you missed last week's ep, that's probably our fault as well. Something happened where it didn't upload to Apple pods until yesterday, so now we've got two eps in two days which I guess is better than nothing. Maybe? I'd say it won't happen again, but it probably will, so thanks as always for coming along…

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Can John, Medina Or Steph Win Again? 58:50

12d ago58:50

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Depends who you ask. If it's Mikey C or Buck, well, the answers still vary. This week the boys break down 14 more titles returning to the CT, a new ep of EAST, and a couple real thinkers:1. Is Chat GPT ruining surf culture?2. Who has the right to protect a wave?It's a heady ep, one that might come up in your next (therapy) session. But in the end, …

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Carissa's Back! And WSL Might Have A Wildcard Problem... 53:19

17d ago53:19

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At 33, Carissa Moore will be the first mom to return to the CT since the mid-2000s. Mikey and Buck discuss her legacy and chances of winning another world title against today's new class of champions. Also, the boys get wrapped up in a wavepool imbroglio that took Billy Wilson 4 months to investigate. Our apologies to anyone named Nick. Snapt5 drop…

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EP 1: The Wildcard Protocol Commences 9:37

24d ago9:37

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Welcome, or welcome back to a new beginning on this podcast journey. Allow me to reintroduce myself.

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Joel Tudor Takes Down Hawaiian And Paul Evans Hates Children 1:01:39

25d ago1:01:39

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In the same week, Joel Tudor took on a major airline (and won), Jaleesa Vincent wrote an explicit rap song about her Pussy (surfboard), and a world junior champ put his life savings into a luxury sunglass brand. Just when you thought surfing was gonna be just fine, Paul Evans joins the pod to excoriate children and tell us when, precisely, our litt…

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The Great British Burn-Off, Explained 42:51

1M ago42:51

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What really happened at the GB Cup this week? Mikey and Buck do their own research and reveal the truth behind the headlines. We also ride shotgun with Mick Fanning, drive deep into the Atacama Desert, and find ourselves face-to-face with surfing's most digitally-inept superhuman. If you listen to this pod, you can support us by supporting: Veia, F…

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Gabriel Medina Is Not The Father 51:25

1M ago51:25

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One man's miracle is another man's marketing ploy. It was kind of a dark week in surfing, from fake pregnancy announcements to brain tumors to death, but at least we have a little EAST sugar to help it all go down. Mikey and Buck break it all down and give away a new Veia leash to one lucky listener (who we hope is not an incel).…

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The Oldest-Ever CT Qualifier 45:42

2M ago45:42

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Tya Zebrowski recently became the youngest-ever CT qualifier at 14 years old. But just quietly, another surfer is on track to become the oldest CT qualifier in the same graduating class. By all accounts, a far more impressive achievement. Also this week: Mikey and Buck rank the greatest surf towns, steal leashes, get up & stand for Jamaican beach r…

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Buzzer Beaters To Beat The World Champs! 48:58

2M ago48:58

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That's a wrap for Stab High Sydney. If you live under a state-imposed media blackout: Joel Vaughan and Sierra Kerr took out the Men's and Women's divisions on their very last waves, while Skai Suitt and Loci Cullen won the Ladybirds and Bottle Rockets. World champ Yago Dora owned the Monster Air for a massive late spin. Mikey and Buck break down th…

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Guess Who Dominated Stab High Warmups... 39:07

2M ago39:07

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Yago Dora joins our little pool party alongside fellow world champ Molly Picklum to face off against the reigning Stab High Champs Hughie Vaughan and Sierra Kerr. Mikey C and Stace provide White Claw-fueled insight and some sneaky picks from our practice day.By STAB

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2x World Champs At Stab High?! 44:53

2M ago44:53

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We're currently en route to Sydney for our first-ever Stab High on native soil. We'll be at URBNsurf Sydney on October 10th and 11th, so join us if you're around — all info (including tickets) here: https://stabmag.com/news/everything-you-need-to-know-about-stab-high-sydney-2025-presented-by-monster-energy/The current women's world champ is already…

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Did Eithan Get Overscored? 59:48

2M ago59:48

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Surf100 California x Pacifico is complete, and we have a (somewhat) controversial winner — at least if you ask Kelly Slater (nobody did, but he gave us his thoughts anyway). What's not controversial is that Mike Stewart is one of (if not THE) greatest waveriders in human history, so Mikey and Buck break down some of his career feats tube theories. …

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Welcome to The Drop, Kelly Slater 1:16:14

3M ago1:16:14

1:16:14

We finally got the GOAT. What does he really think about the modern state of surfing — you're about to find out. But first, this week's surf news with Mikey and Buck.By STAB

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Introducing The World Champs: Yago Dora & Molly Picklum 51:20

3M ago51:20

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Bula vinaka from Tavarua Island, where we just finished interviewing the 2025 world champions of surfing — Yago Dora and Molly Picklum. You'll hear that toward the end of the pod, but first, Stace G and Mikey C dissect their very different views of Finals day in Fiji, including peak performances and surprise letdowns.…

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Joe Turpel & Blakey Bros Talk WSL Finals Predictions 41:25

3M ago41:25

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Better late than never!Joey T, Vaughan, and Ron join Mikey C on the sand to discuss warm-up sessions and hot tips from Tavarua Island. Sparknotes: Dogs: Italo and CarolineFaves: Yago and MollyBy STAB

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Matt Biolos Explains How He Got 5 Surfers In The WSL Finals 32:50

3M ago32:50

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Live from Tavarua, we chat with the most prolific shaper in the WSL Finals (by a longshot) — Matt Biolos is peddling foam to Griffin, Caroline, Gabby, Bettylou and Yago Dora, all of whom are in with a shot for a world title this week.By STAB

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Sam McIntosh Ranks Surfing's Greatest Negotiators 46:06

3M ago46:06

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Stab's co-founder joins The Drop to discuss a recent ep of How Surfers Get Paid — including the time he saw Parko's $1.6M contract lying on a table, when Andy yelled at him for simply riding a wave, and all about Twiggy's new Rip Curl deal at 52. Also...Stab Audience survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FJD5WW9HSGP S2E8: https://stabmag.com/stabc…

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Who The F*** Is Sebastian Williams? 47:21

3M ago47:21

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Your first Surf100 presented by Pacifico $100k finalist, for one. But Sebastian's story goes far beyond his recent competitive triumphs, as Mikey and Buck discuss in this ep of The Drop. A prodigious talent from youth, it's possible that Seb's ability (and attitude) got in the way of his success. Thankfully, he seems to have grown past this stage a…

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Snake Dissects Tahiti & Pro Surfers Find Alternative Income Streams 1:14:35

4M ago1:14:35

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The WSL regular season goes out with a full fireworks display... or is that just Jordy Maree's apartment after another blackjack win?It was a strange but enthralling week of surfing — let's discuss with Mikey, Stace, Buck and special guest Snake Paterson.By STAB

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LIVE FROM THE CHANNEL — Tahiti Pro 2025 1:23:50

4M ago1:23:50

1:23:50

MEGA POD ALERT!Stace Galbraith joins us from the Teahupo'o channel with a cameo from Eimeo Czermak and analysis of the top CTers warming up for the 2025 Tahiti Pro. Later, we hear from Tom De Souza on the ground in Bali, where the Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang just concluded in spectacular fashion (just ask the local acai lady). Finally, Mikey and Buc…

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Leaked: Mayhem v Gaga Lawsuit 39:15

4M ago39:15

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Is Matt Biolos about to become the richest man in surfing?That's a question for a California federal court, which is currently processing a lawsuit he's submitted over Lady Gaga's use of 'Mayhem' on her global tour merch. We got a hold of this leaked document and dissected its arguments — to our eye, the case seems rather strong. And if Lost wins t…

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Goofs Rule The World (But Mostly J-Bay) 58:32

5M ago58:32

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Against all things holy, the last men standing at Jeffrey's rode with their right foot forward. How did it happen, and what does it mean for the world title? Mikey and Buck break it all down, including the new WSL Finals rules and our best betonline.ag dog of the season. Then the boys delve into the news: a fantastic new surf law in the Philippines…

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The Man Behind Surfing's Hardest Hardware Brand 38:43

5M ago38:43

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This week we hear from Teva Dexter, the man behind the enigmatic yet engaging Blak Bear Surf Club — including the origin of the name and where his traction cult is heading.We also discuss the best edit of the year (and some existential questions) from LOB, why Dane's surfboard got roasted on Surf100 presented by Pacifico, and the best 16-year-old s…

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Is Surf Judging Broken? + J-Bay Picks! 30:36

5M ago30:36

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Judging a subjective sport is objectively impossible. Humans are always gonna get it wrong — at least in somebody's eyes. But what if there was a *slightly* better way to approach surf judging than they way we've done the past 30 years... would we even entertain an alternative?In this episode of The Drop, Mikey C proposes a subtle amendment to the …

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Saquarema & Surfing's Q2 Report 58:29

5M ago58:29

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This week's headline: Big Dick Power Surfing goes golfing. Also in this ep, Mikey and Stace chat Brazil results and Final-5 implications. Then Buck joins to chat Laird, wavepools, eye trauma and swing tips.By STAB

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Hughie Or Meola? 39:45

5M ago39:45

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Somebody did the best air ever in a wavepool this week — but who was it?Live from Texas, Buck gives us insights from the recent Swatch Nines event that saw Hughie Vaughan and Matt Meola do the (previously) impossible on a surfboard. A judging committee then decided which corked-out stalefish rotation was best and — spoiler alert — they got it woefu…

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The Stab Interview: Caity Simmers 1:30:58

5M ago1:30:58

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This was meant to be a half-hour interview with Caity Simmers about her new film Milk & Honey— it turned into a 90-minute cosmic swirl on surfing, individuality, and life. Please enjoy the reigning world champ in her raw, unfiltered film.By STAB

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The 7 Surfing Conspiracies 36:06

6M ago36:06

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What surfing's shadow government doesn't want you to know...Also: Pavones and Lakey Peak are being threatened by development, a WSL insider overshares, and we've got a new film with Caity, Steph, Coco and Frankie!By STAB

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The Implosion of Italo 35:13

6M ago35:13

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Four consecutive 17ths don't bode well for the soon-to-be father, who started the year dripping in gold (and yellow!). Now sitting fourth in the world, Italo would be well aware of the fact that Griffin, Jack, Ethan and Filipe are all within one result of his place in the Final 5. Can he hold on through the last three events?In this ep of The Drop,…

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Was The WSL Right To Cancel The Basque Pro Junior? 45:20

6M ago45:20

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Spoiler alert: We will be discussing Surf100 Presented by Pacifico episode one here — including a brief chat with our first challenge winner. If you haven't watched it already, check out the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UANKtsKLW1M&t=2sMeanwhile, Mikey and Buck get into some controversial news: the WSL canceled a Pro Junior ev…

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How We Got Kelly For Stab In The Dark, ft. Sam McIntosh 39:44

6M ago39:44

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Stab co-founder Sam McIntosh joins the pod to talk about his recent stint on the Gold Coast filming (or more often, waiting) for Kelly Slater's Stab in the Dark. Sam also unearths hidden truths from the last How Surfers Get Paid ep and answers the burning question: is Laird just a handsome asshole?Before leaving, Sam reveals the unlikely inspiratio…

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Can A Wildcard Win Lowers? 28:39

6M ago28:39

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Fresh off a Newcastle red-eye, Stace G returns to The Drop in hopes of correctly pronouncing the name "Matthew Mc-Gill-i-vray". The boys also chat briefly about the CS and CT. Can a wildcard win Lowers? Let's discuss.By STAB

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The CS Is Going To Pipe? 39:15

6M ago39:15

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A major announcement from the WSL, and another from Stab.Mikey and Buck break down everything happening this week in surfing. Email him for Mikey's leash — [email protected] STAB

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What Really Happened In Japan? 34:23

6M ago34:23

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Stace G and Mikey dissect a hedonistic stint at Stab High Japan presented by Monster Energy, including winners, losers, Monster Airs, wife-swapping, judging discrepancies and more. Also, a brief chat about the recently-concluded Margaret River Pro, where the big fella Jordy Smith just became the best surfer in the world at 37.…

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Ramps Inbound! The Stab High Japan x Monster Energy Pre-Show 23:45

6M ago23:45

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Stab High Japan presented by Monster Energy is finally here!The event will be broadcast live on stabmag.com and the Stab Premium app at 5 pm on May 23rd and 24th (PDT), or 10 am on May 24th and 25th (AEST). In this ep, Stace, Mikey and Buck dissect everything they've seen, heard, and felt in Japan on the eve of Stab High qualifiers day.…

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The Box Is Calling — Will Anybody Answer? 42:32

7M ago42:32

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There have been exactly 0 CT events run at the box since Kieren Perrow departed his role as Championship Tour Commissioner. We don't believe that's a coincidence. In this ep, Stace G and Mikey C dissect the 2025 Margaret River Pro, including whether or not we're likely to see carnage and glory at Main Break's feral little sister. Also: forecasts, p…

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Julian Wilson Tells Us How He Really Feels About The Burleigh Final 41:39

7M ago41:39

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Who should have won the Filipe v Julian Burleigh final? Well, 69% of @stab poll respondents believe the judges got it wrong — that Julian was the rightful winner of last week's Gold Coast Pro. However, when we polled a list of true surfing experts (Mick Fanning, Taj Burrow, Jake Paterson, Doug Silva, and Leo Fioravanti), they had a slightly differe…

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Jules or Italo? Mid Burleigh Picks And Predictions! 32:33

7M ago32:33

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Stace G and Mikey C meet in a dark, dank Gold Coast parking garage to trade betting tips in the lead-up to the Men's Round of 32 and Women's Round of 16 at Burleigh Heads.Caity v Steph, Jules v Italo — who are the boys taking?By STAB

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Exclusive: Sam McIntosh & Ryan Crosby Discuss Major WSL Changes 43:07

7M ago43:07

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The WSL dropped a bomb on the surf world this week, and like Swedish captives, we all collectively cheered. On this episode of The Drop, Stab's co-founder Sam McIntosh is joined by the WSL's new CEO Ryan Crosby to discuss the League's major (and widely lauded) around for the 2026 CT season.Here's the TLDR version, ICYMI:- The Final Five is dead.- S…

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The Bank Is Open: Burleigh CT Picks And Predictions! 28:46

7M ago28:46

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After carefully dissecting the late night, soggy McDouble that was Bellls Beach, Stace G and Mikey C break down everything they purport to know about the CT's long-awaited return to the Gold Coast. With the event moving from Snapper Burleigh (blame Set — the Egypition god of deserts, chaos and storms), Stace breaks down a venue we haven't seen on t…

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Tweed Might Still Be Suss And We're Going Back To Japan 48:53

8M ago48:53

48:53

Mikey is in jail so Big Dick Power Surfer and Stace Galbraith *officially* announce next month's Stab High in Japan and talk No Contest, billionaires, underdogs of the year, the ABB, and Tweed's ongoing suss-ness.By STAB

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Yeah But Who's Winning Bells? 37:25

8M ago37:25

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Someone's gotta clonk that thing around. In this episode, Stace recaps El Salvador with Holden TRNKA and then chats all things Torquay with former Top 5 surfer and current lord Morgan Cibilic.By STAB

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"I Traded OxyContin For Surfing" - The Logan Dulien Interview 1:07:53

8M ago1:07:53

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'Snapt' creator Logan Dulien has lived nine lives in the space of 40-odd years. Surfer. Filmmaker. Manager. Husband. Father. Addict. Caregiver. Vigilante. Surfer (again).In this chat, we learn about his early years hanging with Andy and Bruce, becoming a band manager for Mickey Avalon, getting addicted to prescription opiates, then finally crawling…

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Why Surfing And Politics Don't Mix 34:43

8M ago34:43

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Surfing and politics don't mix... until a set of fins costs $400. This week, Mikey and Buck break down the economic debacle facing many of the surf world's biggest manufacturers — Pyzel, Mayhem, Haydenshapes, Futures Fins, and Creatures of Leisure. And more importantly, how it might affect our pockets. They also discuss the even in El Salvador, inc…

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Filipe's Rightful Fury & A CT-Sized Crater At Snapper 1:05:47

8M ago1:05:47

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Reporting live from the El Salvador Pro, we hear from our correspondent Holden Trnka on everything happening in Surf City this week — including but not limited to: Filipe's blow-up on the judges, Sally's fin debacle, and some insider tips for your personal surf bets. Later, Mikey and Buck discuss a giant hole at Snapper that could wreak havoc on th…

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Balaram Stack On High Fashion Deals, Drugs In Surfing & The Wave Of His Life 47:11

8M ago47:11

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Recent Stab Highway winner Balaram Stack joins The Drop for this week's Stab Interview, focusing on his biopic "Hail Mary' — now playing exclusively on stabmag.com.By STAB

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Interview: Mayhem v. Gaga + El Sal Picks 57:56

8M ago57:56

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Matt Biolos suing Lady Gaga was not on our 2025 bingo card... but here we are. The craziest part? He's probably going to win. After talking with Matt about his copyright infringement case with the mega pop star, we chat about surfing's new kiddie pool (Pipeline), hear from the world's oldest CS qualifier (Josh Kerr), discuss the latest CTer to pull…

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Exclusive Interview: Yago Dora Wins Portugal, Re-Signs with Volcom and Plots World Domination 34:44

9M ago34:44

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Rip Curl Portugal Pro winner Yago Dora joins Buck on The Drop to talk all things surfing.By STAB

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Local Report: CT Surfers Still Party 43:36

9M ago43:36

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Live from Europe, Big Dick Power Surfer sends incredible news from the Rip Curl Pro Portugal: CT surfers are returning to their natural habitat — the party. Also, we discuss our new film release with Noa Deane, a hot pack of sponsor changes, why Netflix hates surfing and much more.By STAB