Dave is joined once again by part-time co-host and WSL commentator Mitch Salazar to break down all the drama, triumph, and heartbreak from Stop No. 7 of the 2025 Championship Tour—the Western Australia Margaret River Pro. With Jordy Smith and Gabriela Bryan each securing their second wins of the season, both now sit atop the rankings and inch closer to their first World Titles. Dave and Mitch go deep on the event’s biggest winners and most surprising losers—from Lakey Peterson’s clutch performance to save her season, to the top 5 men faltering at a crucial stretch of the calendar, to a sobering mid-season cut for Channel Islands’ stacked roster. The duo also takes stock of the updated Vissla CT Shaper Rankings, highlighting which board builders are leading the charge and which brands are left regrouping post-Margarets. They answer burning fan questions (Is power surfing the key to a world title?) and give updates on the wildly competitive Lineup Fantasy League. Shop new 2025 Championship Tour merchandise at http://www.WSLStore.com Compre novos produtos do Championship Tour de 2025 em https://www.wslstore.com.br/ Play WSL Fantasy here - https://ctfantasy.worldsurfleague.com/ Subscribe to the WSL for more action: https://goo.gl/VllRuj Watch all the latest surfing action of the world's best surfers in the world's best waves. Heats on demand, event highlights and exclusive interviews, right here on the WSL's Youtube channel. For More Visit: http://www.worldsurfleague.com/ Like the WSL on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/wsl Follow us on X: http://www.x.com/wsl Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/wsl
The Burton Automotive Newcastle SURFEST marks the beginning of the 2025 Challenger Series and is the start of the climb towards securing a place on the Championship Tour. Over 120 surfers will make their way to Merewether Beach to vye for a coveted spot on the reimagined 2026 CT. As the first test of the season, it draws both rising talent and proven competitors, all with something to prove. Set in one of Australia's most iconic surf towns, this event sets the pace, raises the stakes, and defines who's ready to rise. The Newcastle Surfest will be the first stop on the 2025 World Surf League Challenger Series. Running from 2 June to 8 June, the event will showcase local and international surfers battling head-to-head for a qualifying position.
Trestles is where the real title race begins. After the Mid-season Cut, only the best of the Championship Tour surfers remain, and every heat carries World Title implications. Set against one of the most high-performance waves in the world, the Lexus Trestles Pro isn’t just another stop, but it’s the proving ground for champions.

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World Surf League’s Dave Prodan breaks things down with influential figures from all across the surf landscape. Hear their behind-the-scenes stories and unfiltered opinions to get a deeper sense of who they are and how they’ve influenced the sport. Listen now or find it on WSL, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you get your podcasts.
Inside Pro Surfing gives surf fans all the hottest storylines, heaviest heats, and crucial results from each Championship Tour event wrapped up in a tidy 45 minutes. This is all action, no lulls.