The Drop

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 all time — the boys are both dumbfounded by the answer. Slide on your turtle neck, let's drop in!

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, Presented by Monster Energy runs June 22/23 at PerfectSwell Shizunami.

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.

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. Use code 'dropwallets' at checkout for 10% off a year of Stab Premium (https://stabmag.com/getstabpremium)

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)!

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.

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.

Joining Stacey G in the booth this week to break down the upcoming Margaret River Pro is none other than Mr Shane Dorian. Topics include Why Hawaiians are so dominant at the Margaret River Main Break & the box? Advice for upcoming professional surfers Who 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 Surfing 2. The WSL has a new CEO 3. PU vs Epoxy 4. Nathan Florence exclusive interview on his move from VANS to Florence Marine X Plus 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 Competition From ‘Blue Ribbon Cross Country Runner’ to Vogue – How Steph Again Is Back With A Rip Curl Remix Dane Reynolds On His Future, His Past, And Chapter 11's Raison D'être Stab Interview: Darren Handley On Why You Can’t Buy The Winning Stab In The Dark Model Watch: ‘Fresh and Fried’ Ft the Quik Kids

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 Funnel Darren Handley On Why You Can’t Buy The Winning Stab In The Dark Model Watch; Cheat Codes, Travel advice with Coco Ho Watch: Kelly Slater Bails On Onshore Portugal, Gets Supertubed at Kirra Instead Watch; ‘Vacation 2’ Presented By Monster Energy Dane Reynolds On The Best + Worst Surfboard He’s Designed, Why The ‘Neckbeard’ Is A Misnomer, And How To Appear Cultured When Sizing Up A New Stick

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.

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.

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 will never ride another Stab in the Dark board.

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 then joins the conversation to go over the rest of the week's surf news, and we conclude as always on a single WQS heat with a Stab Premium member.

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!

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 cinematogrpahers, and most importantly, should Pipe have on Monday? Oh yeah, and the WQS is back!