The Lineup with Dave Prodan - A Surfing Podcast

Your Lineup News Network Update for May 19th, 2026. 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. 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

2022 World Longboard Champion Harrison Roach steps in as guest co-host alongside Dave Prodan for a deep dive into the opening event of the 2026 Championship Tour, the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Presented by Bonsoy. After victories from Gabriela Bryan and Miguel Pupo, the crew breaks down the biggest storylines from Bells, including a tough showing from the rookie class, standout performances from Brazil’s elite, and the shifting dynamics between styles and equipment on Tour. Harrison brings a unique lens as both a world champion and student of surfboard design, offering insights into the updated Surfboard Empire CT Shaper Rankings Presented by VEIA and how boards are influencing performance at the highest level. This episode is presented by Roark. Learn more about Harrison here and follow him here. Special thanks to our episode partner, Roark. Check out their gear here. Relive the first stop of the season, the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Presented by Bonsoy. Stay tuned to stop #2 on the Championship Tour, 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 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

15-year-old phenom Tya Zebrowski joins Kaipo Guerrero on MEET THE ROOKIE to talk about her rapid rise to the Championship Tour. Tya reflects on winning the Challenger Series in Newcastle just days after her 15th birthday and becoming the youngest surfer ever to qualify for the Championship Tour. She shares how splitting her upbringing between France and Tahiti shaped her surfing, from cold-water European competitions to perfect waves in the South Pacific. Growing up in a family deeply rooted in surfing and travel, Tya explains how her parents’ surf and yoga retreats exposed her to waves around the world at a young age. She discusses how adapting to different conditions accelerated her progression and helped prepare her for elite competition. The French-Tahitian standout also opens up about managing expectations, stepping onto the CT as the youngest competitor, and the mindset she’s bringing into her rookie season. From balancing school and competition to chasing wins against the world’s best, Tya breaks down what motivates her during this breakthrough moment in her career. Learn more about Tya and follow her here. Follow Kaipo Guerrero here. Watch the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Presented by Bonsoy, Apr 1 - 11. 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

A news update from Dave Prodan from the Rip Curl Pro Presented By Bonsoy and world of surfing beyond. Stay tuned to the first CT stop of the season, the Rip Curl Pro Bell Beach Presented by Bonsoy, Apr 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

Australia’s rising star Dane Henry joins The Lineup ahead of his Championship Tour debut as a wildcard at the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach. The reigning World Junior Champion from Fingal Head has been on a rapid ascent – stacking amateur world titles, winning the Newcastle QS, all leading to his biggest opportunity yet. Henry breaks down the surreal moment he learned he’d be surfing Bells, when three-time World Champion Mick Fanning showed up at his door with his very own jersey in-hand. He talks about building a mentorship with one of his heroes, preparing mentally for his first CT appearance, and why he’s approaching the event to “ruin dreams.” The conversation also dives into his upbringing in Fingal Head, a sports-driven family background, and how rugby, skating, and motocross shaped his athleticism. Henry reflects on his recent run of results, the importance of self-reflection, and the support system, including coaches, family, and longtime board sponsor Sharp Eye. From dialing in boards for Bells to navigating friendships on tour (including a Round 1 matchup with close mate Oscar Berry), Henry shares insights into his competitive mindset, equipment experimentation, and what it takes to transition from rising junior to CT threat. He also answers listener questions about the next generation of talent, advice for young surfers chasing the dream, and which tour surfer he wants to face man-to-man. Learn more about Dane here and follow him here. Stay tuned to the first CT stop of the season, the Rip Curl Pro Bell Beach Presented by Bonsoy, Apr 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

Mateus Herdy is a former World Junior Champion and one of the most anticipated newcomers to the Championship Tour. Recorded just days after his dramatic qualification for the 2026 season, Herdy opens up about the emotional rollercoaster that defined his six-year journey to the CT. The Brazilian aerialist reflects on the heartbreak and disbelief of thinking he’d missed out again this year, the surreal final minutes that flipped the script, and the overwhelming support from the global surf community that followed. He also shares what it meant to qualify alongside close friends, the influence of his hometown of Florianópolis, and how surfing alongside his childhood friends Joao Chianca and Sammy Pupo now feels like a full-circle moment. Herdy breaks down his mindset heading into his rookie year, from traveling with fellow CT competitors to learning iconic stops like Bells Beach and Pipeline, while targeting waves he believes suit his progressive approach. He discusses equipment changes, the support he’s received from Julian Wilson and the Rivvia team, traveling with his coach, Leandro Dora and working with Logan Dulien on Snapt 5. Learn more about Mateus and follow him here. Follow Joe Turpel here. Stay tuned to the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Presented by Bonsoy, Apr 1 - 11. 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

The Challenger Series is officially wrapped and the 2026 Championship Tour is right around the corner, setting the stage for one of the most compelling seasons in recent memory. Dave Prodan and Mitch Salazar break down the biggest storylines coming out of Newcastle and the entire CS campaign, from standout performances to heartbreaking near-misses on the qualification bubble. They dive into North America’s surprising shortfall on the men’s side, highlight breakout moments from surfers like Alyssa Spencer and Alistair Reginato, and unpack the rise of the European women, who made a major statement this season in having five of the seven qualifiers coming from the EMEA region in Tya Zebrowski, Yolanda Hopkins, Francisca Veselko, Nadia Erostarbe, and Anat Lelior. Looking ahead, the episode explores the major shifts coming to the 2026 CT season, including the new head-to-head format that raises the stakes from the opening heat and leaves no room for complacency. With the return of dominant figures like Gabriel Medina, updates to the global schedule featuring locations like Raglan, and a deeper, more competitive field than ever, the tour is primed for high drama. The guys also break down the evolving CT Shaper Rankings, where Matt Biolos and …Lost Surfboards have built a dynasty with three consecutive shaping titles, and explain how new rules could tighten the race among board builders. Follow Mitch here. Relive the drama from the Bioglan Newcastle SURFEST Presented by Bonsoy here. Stay tuned to the first CT stop of the season, the Rip Curl Pro Bell Beach Presented by Bonsoy, Apr 1 - 11. Stay up to date with the rankings. Get the latest merch at the WSL Store! 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

Carissa More is a five-time World Champion, Olympic gold medalist, and one of the most influential surfers of all time. Carissa joins The Lineup to talk about her highly anticipated return to the World Surf League Championship Tour in 2026. After stepping away from full-time competition in 2024, welcoming her daughter in 2025, and spending time rediscovering her love for surfing, Carissa is back on tour with a new mindset. In this conversation, she opens up about what inspired the comeback, how motherhood has changed her relationship with competition, and why she’s embracing the role of underdog heading into the new season. Carissa reflects on her journey from teenage phenom to one of the most decorated surfers in history, including the pressure of early expectations, the evolution of women’s surfing, and the heartbreak of coming up short in back-to-back Finals Day losses at Lower Trestles. She also shares how stepping away from the grind of tour life helped her reconnect with the joy of surfing—and why that perspective might make her more dangerous than ever. We also dive into the realities of life on tour with a young family, the challenges of balancing training with motherhood, the support system behind her career, and the sponsors and shapers who helped shape her success—including longtime collaboration with Lost Surfboards’ Matt “Mayhem” Biolos. Learn more about Carissa here and follow her here. Learn about her foundation Moore Aloha here and follow them here. Stay tuned to the Bioglan Newcastle SURFEST Presented by Bonsoy, Mar 9 - 15. Get the latest merch at the WSL Store! 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