The Drop

Big-budget brands are culling their teams. Small, surfer-led ops are on the rise. Is this what a revolution feels like? On this week's ep, Mikey and Buck discuss the recent Boardriders sponsorship cliff and what it means for the industry as a whole. Then Kolohe Andino comes on and reminds us what surfing is really about.

October 31, 2023 will mark the end of the largest number of surf contracts in a single day — ever. The majority of the affected surfers ride for Quiksilver, Billabong, and RVCA — all brands under the Boardriders/Authentic Brands Group umbrella. Mikey and Buck discuss this sponsorship cliff and myriad other topics on this week's episode of The Drop.

The numbers will surprise you. On this week's episode of The Drop, Mikey and Buck settle the great wax debate (not really) and ask not what Kolohe Andino can do for himself, but what Kolohe Andino can for everyone else around him.

Everything is not as it appears on Instagram. In this episode of The Drop, Mikey and Buck break down the surprise parting between Italo Ferreira and Billabong...and the surprising reason behind it. Also this week: - Who will be the WSL's next CEO? - The best surfing Dave Malcolm has ever seen - A chat with a recent world champ - An Icelandic wave is under threat - Where are surfers traveling to most in 2023? - Surf Sin

Drop in for another big week in surf news. This week Brendan Buckley aka Big Dick Power Surfer is joined by none other than the brilliant Mason Ho. They break down all the the behind scenes actions of Mason's latest feature film Through the Doggy Door which chronicles the life of Mason's best friend, Sheldon Paishon. Next week we are back to regular program so keep those surf sins coming in. Buck@stabmag.com or Michael@stabmag.com.

This week Stace G joins the show with Brendan Buckley aka Big Dick Powder Surfer. Dropics. 1. How Surfers Get Paid Season 2, Episode 2 2.How Kipp Caddy Got KO’d + Tore His Hamstring Paddling An Outer-Reef Bombie 3. Can you do the QS and go to Stanford? 4. Who Makes The Best Surfboards In 2023? 5. Ribeira Preview And as always a surf sin. Enjoy!

Sam Mcintosh defends a WSL "puff piece" by explaining Stab's business model. Also this week: - the 2024 CT schedule is revealed - the cruise ship that will house Olympic surfers in Tahiti - is Liam O'Brien smart? - how CT boards differ from our own - a visually impaired surf sin

Will two of the WSL's biggest stars leave the tour? Stab's founder explains his prediction in this episode of The Drop. Other topics include: - an interview with world champion Caroline Marks - an argument against aggressive surf parenting - Paul Evans' warning shot to Europe - why you should be riding a quad

A full breakdown of the 2023 World Title! Stace G hit the Cobbles and has all the word from San Clemente. Tune in for Mikey & Stace's come ups, lets downs, Mikey's account with BetOnline.AG and more.

This week, Mikey and Stacy break down everything you need to know about the WSL Finals plus a bunch of stuff that you don't need to know but we had to fill the podcast somehow so we just started rambling aimlessly and here we are. Oh and there's also a cameo from Connor O'Leary, Buck provides insurrection tips, and a Surf Sin. Enjoy!

Beyrick Devries suffered one of the most horrific injuries known to man at a recent French QS event, but you wouldn't know it by this interview. This week on The Drop, Mikey and Buck also discuss: - The Boardriders x ABG $1.3B deal closing and what it means for the surf industry - A Stab Edit of the Year entry (and Stab Interview) with your favorite female surfer - Who Kelly Slater thinks will win the world title - How to breathe in the water And, of course, a surf sin.

Welcome back to another massive week in surf news. Mikey and Buck will break down all of this weeks dropics which include; 1. Episode 5 of Stab HWY pres. Monster is live! 2. Should the WSL let #6 surf? Kelly chimes in! 3. The stab interview with Lewis Samuels 4. Kelly Slater to narrate Julian Assange film And as always a surf sin, to submit your surf sin please email michael@stabmag.com or buck@stabmag.com film your videos vertically.

A "top-4 title surf-off" just doesn't hit the same, does it? Assuming Ethan Ewing remains injured, should the WSL allow world number 6 (Gabriel Medina) to enter the chat, or leave him below the cutline? Stace G and Mikey C discuss this and all things Tahiti to kick off the pod, then Buck joins to discuss this week's non-comp-related news (around 48:15). Tahiti relief links: - Venmo: Chimo Shipp @fresh_fish_maui - Maui Food Bank: https://mauifoodbank.org - Hawaiian Community Foundation: https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/maui-strong

This year's WSL Finals may have just four men in contention for the world title...not five. Why? Well, let us explain on The Drop. This week, Buck and Mikey discuss: - Where the fuck is Kepa Acero? - Conner Coffin's retirement - The Surfline bandit - Ethan Ewing's injury - A surf sin

Welcome back to the drop the contest edition with Stacey G and Mikey C. Just In to this weeks to show to learn about the forecast for the event, underdogs, overdoes and Mikey's value picks!

This week on the drop. Who will Mikey choose to qualify at this years US open of Surfing? News for the week includes; 1. Ep2 of Stab HWY pres. by Monster Energy is live 2. Boardriders Sale Update 3. The man you love to hate 4. Perfectly timed entrance for new surf brand 5. How Surfers get Paid S2 EP1 recap And as always a surf sin. Thanks for tuning in!

Jack Robinson joins this week's pod to discuss his angels, his demons, and that epic paddle battle against Leo Fioravanti. Buck and Mikey also discuss whether or not we'll see Fiji back on tour in 2024, Quiksilver's new film 'Repeater', and what's happening with Boardriders' sale to ABG. Also, is it ok to wear underwear beneath your boardies? Let's Drop in.

No spoilers here, but the new episode of How Surfers Get Paid tells a story that sounds too good to be true. It involves a mystical wave, three world champions, and a whole lot of money. Mikey and Buck also discuss all this week's news, including: - Pat O'Connell's take on the state of the surf industry - a new Stab Edit of the Year entry - Binnsy's tribute to Mikala Jones - a Surf Sin After the news (42:00), Mikey and Stace get into the recently concluded J-Bay event. Come-ups, let-downs, and Mikey's huge betting losses. Let's drop in.

Drop in to another massive week in surf news. Topics include 1. Chasing the Unicorn aka African Kirra 2. Tributes to Mikala Jones 3. The Stab Interview with Cole Houshmand 4. August Howell Brain Dump 5.Opinion: E-lo's changes were mostly good for surfing! 6. Surf Sin As always send in your surf sins to buck@stabmag.com or michael@stabmag.com film your 60 second video vertically to be featured on our instagram. Winning submissions receive a years worth of free stab premium membership.

Jump in to hear Stace G & Mikey C's forecast breakdown and picks for the upcoming Corona Jbay Open. Topics 1. Forecast 2. Favourites 3. Underdogs 4. Gamble Ramble