EP 269: Jack Robinson – Defending Tahiti Pro Champion on pressures of the Tour, Letting go & starting over, Working with JS and Coach Luke Egan, Fatherhood, Bringing ‘Little Jack’ back, and His new sunnies with I-SEA
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Jack Robinson discusses his experiences as a defending champion and the pressures of the surfing tour while embracing a new mindset.
Five-time returning The Lineup podcast guest, World Title contender, and defending Tahiti Pro Champion Jack Robinson returns to the podcast, days ahead of one of the most anticipated events of the Championship Tour season—the Outerknown Tahiti Pro Presented by I-SEA. Fresh off a mid-season reset that included a Mentawais boat trip, time with family, and reconnecting with the simple joy of surfing, Robbo opens up about why he's letting go of expectations and embracing a new mindset heading into Teahupo'o. Jack reflects on the biggest changes of his 2026 season, including recovering from surgery, switching to JS Surfboards, working with new coach Luke Egan, and learning to trust the process instead of chasing perfection. He also shares how becoming a father has reshaped his perspective on competition, success, and life beyond results. Dave and Jack dive deep into the mental side of elite performance, balancing passion with profession, competing against the world's best, Olympic memories with John John Florence, the pressure of expectations, and why the simplest moments in surfing often matter most. Learn more about Jack Robinson here and follow him here. Get The Jack…
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