Name: The Final Challenger Series Podcast by Stab Podcasts
Duration: 54 min 13 s
Description: Mikey and Buck break down the 2026/27 CS changes, Stace and Vaughan Blakey preview the final event of 2025/26.

Motor City Drum Ensemble - Raw Cuts 2.

First, Danny and Buck discuss the inappropriateness of Craig’s board choice at a murderous Australian reef, almost as preposterous as him riding a 5’4 at maxed-out Kandui.

They also discuss all things France in the easy-to-pronounce ‘Cadavre Exquis’, a Vans Womens’ surf film directed by Lee-Ann Curren. Whether you consider yourself a necro guy or not, this is a must-see.

Speaking of France, the boys debate the infamous beheading device known colloquially as a hydrofoil. They determine that it is officially a weapon, and destroying one within your orbit is simply an act of self-defense. Not a sin, totally legal.

Lastly, we hear the audio version of Josh Moniz’s near-death encounter at Supertubos, where a slam on the sand left him momentarily paralyzed from the neck down. You won’t believe who saved his life.

Host: Danny Johnson – Danny@stabmag.com. Stab's Editor: Brendan Buckley – Buck@stabmag.com

"I was underwater, telling myself just to wake up" Josh Moniz's horror ft. Mason Ho

In this episode: This week's surf news with Brendan Buckley + an interview with surf photographer Ryan Miller. 

The Vans Triple Crown of Surfing is now open for registration and the same recurring question remains: can anyone beat John Florence and Carissa Moore? The discussion also leads to the new "progressive" surfboard inclusion whereby every competitor has to include one of their six rides on an inspired surf craft. 

The boys also discuss the opening of the big wave season and the reduced number of world tour events, why owning a surf camp isn't as easy as you think, the Australian artist who sold an NFT to Kelly Slater, and the winners of Stab Highway. 

42:00 The long-form interview with inspired surf photographer, Ryan Miller. Ryan discusses his work ethic, his principles, and his raccoon penis necklace and rainbow speedo he takes with him on the road. 




Host: Danny Johnson – Danny@stabmag.com. Stab's Editor: Brendan Buckley – Buck@stabmag.com. Producer: Sam McIntosh

Ryan Miller interview: How A Failed Documentary Photographer Got Rich In The Surf World

In this week's episode Stab CUSP's Mikey Ciaramella and Stace Galbraith break down the upcoming Haleiwa event and next year's CT qualifiers. 
Plus: Danny and Buck catch up on the biggest stories of the week. 
Host: Danny Johnson – Danny@stabmag.com. Stab's Editor: Brendan Buckley – Buck@stabmag.com. Producer: Sam McIntosh

Who’s Going To Make The CT This Year?

In this episode of The Drop, Mikey and Buck discuss...
- Mikey February's new clip by Dane Reynolds
- The 21 Most Influential (Surf) People of 2021
 - E-Bikes To Be Banned From Trestles
- What's new on the North Shore

Mikey then reveals his psychopathic surf sin, which is sure to turn your stomach. 

Later, Stab co-founder Sam McIntosh joins the show to discuss our ongoing Stab Surfer of the Year project, wherein 50 influential minds pick the best surfers of 2021.

iPods, Shark Cages, Kicks To The Head — Everybody's Got A Kelly Slater Story

This Episode: 
 
1 ) You Can Now Bet On Surfing In The United States
https://stabmag.com/news/you-can-now-bet-on-surfing-in-the-united-states/
 
2) How Much Do Surfing’s YouTubers Actually Get Paid? 
https://stabmag.com/features/how-much-do-surfings-youtubers-actually-get-paid/
 
3) Cheat Codes: Mick Fanning’s Got Some Unexpected Advice For You 
https://stabmag.com/stabcinema/cheat-codes-mick-fanning-has-some-unexpected-surf-tips-for-you/
 
4) Wavegarden Is Going To Coachella 
https://stabmag.com/elsewhere/wavegarden-is-going-to-coachella-6-more-surf-parks-planned-across-the-uk-ireland/
 
SURF SIN: Can you ever use too much wax? 
 
Stab CUSP Featuring Mikey Ciaramella and Stace Galbraith
 
Host: Danny Johnson – Danny@stabmag.com 
 
Stab's Editor: Brendan Buckley – Buck@stabmag.com 
 
Producer: Sam McIntosh

The Best Day Of Competition, Ever? Plus: Fanning Has Some Tips For You

01:24 – Surfing Is Now A “Permanent” Olympic Sport 
 
08:00 – Microdose: Parker Coffin And Ian Crane 
https://stabmag.com/stabcinema/microdose-parker-coffin-and-ian-crane/
 
15:28 – The $495 North Shore Quiver 
 
20:44 – SURF SIN: We Have Been Corrupted
 
29:24: – Stab CUSP Featuring Mikey Ciaramella and Stace Galbraith
 
Host: Danny Johnson – Danny@stabmag.com
 
Stab's Editor: Brendan Buckley – Buck@stabmag.com
 
Producer: Sam McIntosh

How John John Got Got. Plus: What Kelly will do next, how Moana can make the CT

This episode of The Drop: 
 
01:22: Stab In The Dark With Jack Robinson, Episode 1
https://stabmag.com/features/stab-in-the-dark-with-jack-robinson-episode-1/
 
14:27 – Swimmer Attacked and killed Sydney
https://stabmag.com/elsewhere/gruesome-sydney-shark-attack-ends-in-fatality/
 
17:16 – WSL Responds To World Champ’s “Misleading and Unproductive” Missive
https://stabmag.com/news/wsl-world-champion-lobs-grenade-at-governing-bodys-hypocritical-equality-stance/
https://stabmag.com/news/wsl-responds-to-world-champs-misleading-and-unproductive-missive/
 
25:35 – Sonic Souvenirs
https://stabmag.com/stabcinema/mikey-february-finds-rhythm-in-the-beating-heart-of-cote-divoire/
 
32:52: Lungi Slabb: The Chosen One 
https://stabmag.com/features/lungi-slabb-the-chosen-one-final/
 
38:05 – Surf Sin: Splasher 
 
44:52 – Stab CUSP Featuring Mikey Ciaramella and Stace Galbraith
https://stabmag.com/style/luana-silva-is-a-daughter-of-sunset-with-a-winning-history/
 
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Host: Danny Johnson – Danny@stabmag.com
 
Stab's Editor: Brendan Buckley – Buck@stabmag.com
 
Producer: Sam McIntosh

World Title Winners Get Axed, Stab In The Dark Is Back

Mikey and Buck break down the 2026/27 CS changes, Stace and Vaughan Blakey preview the final event of 2025/26. 

The Final Challenger Series Podcast

🌞 💓 🌞 💓 Hello my dear friends 🌞 💓 🌞 💓

This week a real treat for the Sunset Lovers show comes from Bali Indonesia located Eric Duncan aka Dr Dunks who is one half of legendary DJ duo Rub-n-Tug & also half of DFA’s Still Going. 

Eric Duncan started DJ-ing in Manhattan’s Downtown bar and club circuit in the mid 90’s. His sets are usually a crazy blend of underground disco classics, raving house jams, funky rock and dreamy balearic.
In 1996 he stepped out of the DJs booth to help curate music for the Girl Skateboards movie titled ‘Mouse’.
A couple of years later, Eric along with Thomas Bullock formed the AfterHours party outfit ‘Rub-N-Tug’.
After a few years of HARDCORE party providing to NYC’s left field underground. Eric began hitting the road with Rub-N-Tug.
In 2006 Eric & Liv Spencer started ‘Still Going’ releasing 2 singles on DFA Records including ‘Still Going Theme’ & ’Spaghetti Circus’ the later featuring Ultra talented Reggie Watts on vocals.
Eric also has production collaborations with Dean Meredith of Chicken Lips fame and New York’s Justin Vandervolgen leader of ‘My Rules’ label.
Eric Duncan aka Dr. Dunks has numerous remixes and releases as himself or as part of his collaborations with Daniele Baldelli, Locosolus, Bryan Ferry, Robbie Williams, Laid Back, Grace Jones, Cold Play, Roxy Music, LCD Soundsystem, Canyons, TV Baby, Beastie Boys, Zero 7, Material, The Presets, Lindstrom, Doves, Todd Terje, Groove Armada & the list goes on.

https://soundcloud.com/drdunks
https://www.discogs.com/artist/606088-Eric-Duncan
https://www.mixcloud.com/eric-duncan/

So close your eyes remembering some magic created by this one of my favourite DJ - in the next hour of eclectic, deep, chilled, cosmic and dreamy balearic inspired music or even better staring out to sea as the sun sets on the horizon...

Big love to all and huge thanks to Eric Duncan for his contribution ❤️💛👩‍❤️‍💋‍👩🌅💏🌅👨‍❤️‍💋‍👨🌅❤️💛
✨✨✨✨✨ Tsunamica ✨✨✨✨✨

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The Sunset Lovers #22 with Eric Duncan aka Dr Dunks

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