This week on the Drop, we learn about Dave Rastovich's paint job theory that is so seemingly obvious, yet nobody had bothered to state it before. Also, Mikey Feb proves that fish(es) can go backside. And an Aussie surf traveler becomes a (well-paid) Chinese Olympic surf coach.Yes, it's another fantastic week in surfing. Let's drop in.…

Who's getting (re-)signed, who's getting dropped? It's that time of year when contracts either expire or renew, and we've got the inside scoop on some of surfing's most prominent figures. Also in this ep we discuss the reluctant return of Nick Rozsa, the truth about "sustainable" surfboards with Gary McNeill, and when it's okay to post about a swel…

Former pro surfer and renowned surf writer and podcaster, Jamie Brisick, joins us for a discussion about one of surfing's most polarizing if fascinating figures — Peter Drouyn, aka Westerly Windina. Before that, Mikey and Buck break downs this week's biggest stories in surfing, including that crazy surf circus event in Waco and our best-ever ep of …

Brazil had 5 of the top 6 surfers on the men's Challenger Series this year and 6 in the top 10. As a result, they'll have 11 surfers on the CT in 2025, which is nearly one-third of the tour. However, Brazilians often fall off the CT only to requalify again the next year, reducing the amount of would-be rookies joining the tour. Why is this, and wha…

First and foremost, apologies for the distorted audio — we found this new AI tool that we thought had resolved our amateurish sound design — turns out it just makes it back in a different way. But the show must go on!In the first half of this ep, Stace G and Mikey C dissect the recently released 2025 CT schedule and preview the final CS event of th…

Electric Acid is officially in orbit, and Dave Rastovich is its star — this week we hear from Rasta at the world premiere of ep 1, along with his shaper Gary McNeil on the futuristic surfboard construction that encases all of our EAST crafts. Later, JOB remains how he's stayed relevant all these years, we discuss how much it costs to qualify for th…

We're back after a three week hiatus! Mikey and Buck break down everything that's been happening lately — Stab Highway, Stab Con, the Quik Fest — before Sam McIntosh shares his exclusive post-Finals chat with John Florence. Get the full JJF interview plus other news at stabmag.comOleh STAB

This week on the drop Mikey C is joined by the talented, handsome, charismatic & opinionated Mateus Herdy in Miami, Fl. before his journey starts on stab highway pres. by Monster Energy. Matues gives us a candid look into the finals day at Lowers and rare insight into the Brazilian Surf Scene.Thanks for your time Mateus, we hope you enjoy it.…

We're (potentially) two days away from crowning our world champions — who will take home eternal glory at two foot Lowers?After asking the experts — Carissa Moore, Taj Burrow, Shane Dorian etc — Stace G and Mikey C give us their picks.Oleh STAB

It's a bridge week on the drop, between the two biggest WSL events of the season. Still, lots to discuss: - why are used boards selling better than new?- how is Ross Williams gonna coach Tati and John to titles?- why is Dane Reynolds riding a board with two tales?- is our Stab writer high?- why did Carissa unblock us?- and more!And New York residen…

The Cloudbreak event just ended, and Stace G is on the ground with champion Griffin Colapinto to discuss his feelings on the win and plans for the 2024 WSL Finals. Mikey and Stace break down Erin Brooks' maiden victory, the men's and women's Final 5s and more, before Buck makes his long-awaited return to the podcast. Virginia Beach residents, liste…

Join us for another week of contest news as Mikey C, Stace G and Jordy Smith give you their Fiji and Top 5 Predictions.Swell on the way!Oleh STAB

Or so Evan Slater says. In this week's pod, Mikey C gets on with former pro surfer and former marketing head of Hurley and Billabong to discuss:- whether Tenore will fail or succeed- the cult of Al Cleland Jr. - ethical localism & more!Oleh STAB

Stab co-founder Sam McIntosh joins Mikey C on The Drop to discuss the new episode of How Surfers Get Paid and all the drama surrounding it. Later, Stace comes on to discuss the Olympics, shark attacks, and our new Stab Interview with Soli Bailey.And don't miss out on this week's Hurley surf shop giveaway at Jack's Surfboards, this Saturday, August …

As part of his contract with the AFP, Jerome Brouillet was only paid a day rate for his viral image of Gabriel Medina, with no ownership or royalties. "That's a million dollar photo, and he'll probably makes $400 from it," Morgan Maassen told us. "$400 and a lunch," Ryan Miller quipped. Stace G and Mikey C discuss this and many more Tahitian headli…

Stacey G and Mikey break down everything that's happened thus far in the surfing Olympics, with cameos from Team USA coaches Shane Dorian & Mitchell Ross, plus the one-man Japanese band Jake Paterson.Oleh STAB

Live from Tahiti, Mikey and Stace break down their 2024 Teahupo'o picks and rumors from the ground. Later, Buck joins for the pod to discuss the rest of the week's news and a major Drop update. And stay tuned for our Hurley Phantom giveaway....Oleh STAB

Welcome back to another massive week in surf news.This week Brendan Buckley aka Big Dick Power Surf is joined by Paul Evans as Mikey takes on the world bests at the Bioglan World Longboard Title event at Bells Beach Australia.Be surf to listen out for the Hurley Surf Shop Giveaway! If you're near WRV Outer Banks & Virginia Beach pay extra close att…

Apparently, they make you rip so hard that you're banned from competition for three years. This week, Mikey and Buck discuss the Vasco Ribeiro drug test kerfuffle, the best surfing John John's filmer has ever seen, Noah Beschen's new deal, and whether or not shark deterrence devices actually work.Oleh STAB

A huge week in surfing, spearheaded by an exclusive interview with the US Olympic coach (and Stab High commentator) Shane Dorian. Shane comes in around the 8-minute mark to discuss his thoughts on the Olympics, big wave safety, fatherhood and more. Beyond that, Mikey and Buck break down the worst way to lose a heat, how NOT to hide your key while s…

Brazil chat starts @ the 43-minute mark, for the iPad kids out there. Before that, Mikey and Buck break down the rest of this week's surf news and make a $100 wager on recent Stab High winner Eithan Osborne's future (who also features in the ep).Oleh STAB

Stab High Japan presented by Monster Energy just wrapped, and Stace and Mikey were there to savor every moment (including the after party, which may have impaired their speech and judgement on this pod). Also, quick Brazil picks.Oleh STAB

It's been a highly charged week in the Ments, with claims of "best evers" on one hand and the death of a beloved camp owner on the other. This week Mikey and Buck break down everything that happened in Indo, plus a study of Japanese surf culture, a look into Tahiti's next of kin, a wild story from Brad Gerrlach, and more.…

John. Fu**ing. Florence. Let's talk El Sal.Oleh STAB

How much is a resin tint? Who knows. Matt Biolos, apparently. This week, Mikey and Buck discuss Clay Marzo's new deal, a new Julian Wilson edit, a highly contentious surfboard pricing story, and our Stab Premium member's heartfelt letter to the new WSL CEO. Everything you need to know about Stab High Japan here: https://stabmag.com/stab-high/…

The Tour doesn't sleep, so neither do we. Stace G and Mikey C are back to break down the upcoming CT event at Punta Roca — forecast, favorites, and our betonline picks. Also in this ep, we break down the rumored location of the 2025 WSL Finals, plus two additions to the '25 Tour.Oleh STAB

Tahiti goes OFF! Stace G and Mikey C break down the Tahiti Pro, including Italo's win, JJF's loss, Gab's bloody rig, and the women's meteoric ascension.Oleh STAB

A hungover Stacey G is feeling particularly goatish about Tahiti, picking the 52-year-old soon-to-be-daddy (again) to win the event outright in our Teahupo'o preview (which starts around the 30-min mark). Before all that, Buck and Mikey C chat this week's surf news, including which song and surfer YOU think made for the best film section pairing of…

Dylan Slater (no relation!) joins the pod to discuss the recent merger between Firewire and Outerknown, and what it means to lead two surf brands across different industries. Meanwhile, Mikey and Buck debate the best surf sections and the validity of tail slides. Use code 'dropwallets' to get 10% off your Stab Premium sub. Stab High Japan, Presente…

This week on the drop Stab founder Sam Macintosh joins Stace Galbraith to talk all things Stab Magazine. We learn about stab's upcoming projects, new wave pool events, how bitcoin is travelling and what the plan for 2024 SEOTY is. Thanks for tuning in.Oleh STAB

Snappest just ended, so we've asked about Stace Galbraith how Fisher's dick-riding fiasco revitalized the WSL, and whether or not the commentators copped a fee for their playful innuendo. Also, what are your thoughts on surfers who avoided behind-the-rock tubes in favor of down-the-line walls? The boys share their thoughts and then some.…

Doug Silva has arrived, and we hope he never leaves. Stay til the end of this ep to hear Seth Moniz's new coach explain surfing with Yoda-esque wisdom Beyond that, Mikey and Buck get into the Nat Young kerfuffle at Snapper, a deleted scene from Zipper, an interview with Laura Enever, and how Stretch and Nathan Fletcher changed surfboards forever. U…

Paul Evans seems to think so, and he's got a compelling argument to support his point. After covering this week's news with Mikey and Buck, Stace G hops on to give some tips and picks for the first event of the 2024 Challenger Series. Oh yeah, and Kelly's out of retirement (kind of)!Oleh STAB

Fresh off the plane from West Oz, Stacey G joins Mikey C to discuss the now-concluded Maragret River Pro, including the mid-year cut, contentious judging calls, the men's and women's finals, and Stace's teary-eyed "not" retirement interview.Oleh STAB

This week, we chat with Sir Paul Evans about his incredible if loquacious take on Kelly Slater's retirement, and what he learned while researching the accidental novella. Later, Buck joins us to discuss the origins of Budweiser, and finally Chippa Wilson discusses one of the most hair-raising experiences he had while filming for 'Zipper'.…

Mikey C makes his return to the pod, just in time to cover: a new surf film with Chippa Wilson and friends, a (mostly) positive surf industry/sponsorship update, our exclusive interview with World #2 Ethan Ewing, a new Stab Edit of the year entry and more.Oleh STAB

Joining Stacey G in the booth this week to break down the upcoming Margaret River Pro is none other than Mr Shane Dorian.Topics includeWhy Hawaiians are so dominant at the Margaret River Main Break & the box?Advice for upcoming professional surfersWho are Shanes underdogs & favourites?The current state of women surfing?Thanks for tuning in!…

Welcome back to another massive week on the drop.Topics this week include;1. HSGP - The Sexualisation of Women's Surfing2. The WSL has a new CEO3. PU vs Epoxy4. Nathan Florence exclusive interview on his move from VANS to Florence Marine XPlus Buck & Stacey G break down all the action from Bells Beach.Thanks for tuning in!…

Thanks for tuning in for another week in surf news. BDPS is joined by Stacey G while Mikey C continues his quest to become the Hobbit. Following the news Stace is joined by Ron Blakey to discuss the upcoming Rip Curl Bell Beach Pro. Topics include.João Chianca On His Brain Injury, Rehabilitation, And Targeted Return To CompetitionFrom ‘Blue Ribbon …

This is our biggest week in surf news to date. Jump in to hear about all the latests film releases and news on the site plus a Portugal Wrap up with Stacey G. Topics Include.The Secret Behind Lungi Slabb’s Inconceivable Greenmount FunnelDarren Handley On Why You Can’t Buy The Winning Stab In The Dark ModelWatch; Cheat Codes, Travel advice with Coco…

Spoiler alert! At the 43-minute mark, Kolohe Andino reveals the winner of Stab in the Dark. If you don't want to know who it is, tune out before that point...but not before you hear how Mick Fanning negotiated the most improbable deal in all of sport.Oleh STAB

Welcome back to the drop the contest edition.Surely Mikey C is destined to loose some money at point?Jump in to find out where he will place his wagers.Oleh STAB

The WSL has measurements of our lower legs? Well, only if you're a notable big wave surfer. This week on The Drop, Mikey and Buck discuss the Lucas Chianca wave at Nazare, hear from Harry Bryant on Motel Hell and his perfect 30 at the Vans Pipe Masters, discuss who's really responsible for the women's Hawaii performances, and learn why Sam McIntosh…

The surf world has shifted massively in the past three weeks. A new generation has take the reigns of the WSL, perhaps never to return them to their Millennial forebears. Oh wait, JJF is in yellow. Nevermind. First up this week, Stace G and Mikey C break down the second half of the Hawaiian leg and what it means for the rest of the season. Buck the…

This week we have a double-header on The Drop — first up it's Mikey and Buck with the week's biggest surf news, then Stace G joins the party to talk sunset and beyond. Is the WSL Finals causing surfers too much stress? And will John John get his comeuppance? Let's discuss!Oleh STAB

Pipe Finals day was firrrrrrrring... but was it enough to make up for not running on Monster Monday? Stace G and Mikey C break down the recent Pipe Pro (for the girls!), including the women's overwhelming pace of progression, the kid who made JJF squirm, and how we won $2.5k by predicting the future.…

What's more important — a board that looks good under your feet, or a board that feels good under your feet? That's a question our Stab in the Dark surfers don't have the option to answer, as seen in Kolohe's episode 2.This week, Mikey and Buck break down which board Kolohe surprisingly hated, how bodyboarders became the world's best surf cinematog…

The World Quiz Series is officially here. Also this week: Mikey and Buck chat about wayyyy too much surf news, including a secret j-Bay event, the Rip Curl/Bethany fiasco, why surf brands don't (headline) sponsor CT events, a new Noa Deane film, and more. Later, Stace G joins the pod to talk day one at Pipeline, Filipe's tummy ache, the Gabby drop-…

Apologies for the earlier upload issues, but this is our official Pre-Pipe Pro podcast for 2024! Stace G and Mikey C break down forecast, field, underdogs and overdogs and more with a special guest appearance from Jake the Snake Paterson.Oleh STAB

It's true. Surf Sins are officially dead. But we have a new listener segment coming next week. Also in this ep, Mikey and Buck talk: Steph's surprise departure and what it means for the future of the WSL; Stab in the Dark episode 1 and the strange but beautiful brain of Kolohe Andino; the ex-pro skater who might be the future of surfboard shaping; …