The Drop

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 swell on Instagram.

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 Electric Acid.

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 what does it mean for surfing? Following Saquarema, Stace G and Mikey C break down all things CS with the help of Jake Paterson and Matt Myers.

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 the season, which kicks off this weekend in Brazil. Later, we hear from Taj Burrow about the wave of his life (he rode it this year) and his honest thoughts on the new 'Trilogy' film (now screening exclusively on Stab Premium). Mikey and Buck also break down gear week on stabmag.com and all the other happenings in the surf world, before making their betonline.ag Dog of the Week picks.

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 the tour in 2024, and Nathan Fletcher has some important words for surfing's youth.

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.com

This week on the drop Mikey C is joined by the talented, handsome, charismatic & opinionated Matues 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 Matues, 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.

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 residents, stay tuned to hear how you can win a free pair of Hurley Phantom boardies and a Stab Premium membership

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, listen closely for your chance to win a free pair of Phantom boardshorts and a Stab Premium membership courtesy of Hurley.

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!

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!

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 10 at 12pm.

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 headlines on this week's ep of The Drop. Including: - Ben Lowe being ousted as Olympic judge - Carissa Moore's touching retirement - Jack Robbo's surfboard art scandal - Which countries pay for Olympic gold, and more!

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.

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....

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 attention! Lets drop in.

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.

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 surfing, a San Diego poo poo issue, and more.