Judging a subjective sport is objectively impossible. Humans are always gonna get it wrong — at least in somebody's eyes. But what if there was a *slightly* better way to approach surf judging than they way we've done the past 30 years... would we even entertain an alternative?

In this episode of The Drop, Mikey C proposes a subtle amendment to the current system, while Stace G thinks we should napalm the whole thing and start from scratch. 

Meanwhile, the 9th CT event of the season kicks off at Jeffrey's Bay this weekend, and the forecast is mouth-watering. Picks and predictions inside — place your bets on betonline.ag. 

Is Surf Judging Broken? + J-Bay Picks!

This week we hear from Teva Dexter, the man behind the enigmatic yet engaging Blak Bear Surf Club — including the origin of the name and where his traction cult is heading.

We also discuss the best edit of the year (and some existential questions) from LOB, why Dane's surfboard got roasted on Surf100 presented by Pacifico, and the best 16-year-old surfer on earth according to Craig Anderson. 

The Man Behind Surfing's Hardest Hardware Brand

Against all things holy, the last men standing at Jeffrey's rode with their right foot forward. How did it happen, and what does it mean for the world title? Mikey and Buck break it all down, including the new WSL Finals rules and our best betonline.ag dog of the season. 

Then the boys delve into the news: a fantastic new surf law in the Philippines, a youth film that shattered pro surfer dreams, and why Florence (the brand) is attracting so many big-name investors in the surf industry. 

Finally, to quell the masses, the boys release the Epokhe files. 

Goofs Rule The World (But Mostly J-Bay)

Is Matt Biolos about to become the richest man in surfing?

That's a question for a California federal court, which is currently processing a lawsuit he's submitted over Lady Gaga's use of 'Mayhem' on her global tour merch. 

We got a hold of this leaked document and dissected its arguments — to our eye, the case seems rather strong. And if Lost wins the suit, they could be in for a substantial payday. 

In other news, crocodiles are taking over Indonesian surf breaks, the Balinese government is tearing down decades-old local businesses in front of marquee surf breaks, there's a new Octo film, an episode of How Surfers Get Paid, and Buck broke his leash.

Let's drop in!

Leaked: Mayhem v Gaga Lawsuit

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The Bug - Militants (The Beast Version)

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Your first Surf100 presented by Pacifico $100k finalist, for one. 

But Sebastian's story goes far beyond his recent competitive triumphs, as Mikey and Buck discuss in this ep of The Drop. A prodigious talent from youth, it's possible that Seb's ability (and attitude) got in the way of his success. Thankfully, he seems to have grown past this stage and is moving forward with a new, selfless mindset.  

Also in this ep: Surfing cheat codes from Mason Ho, a major foam dilemma, a 10-year-old that can outsurf Mikey C, whale pirates and more. 

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Who The F*** Is Sebastian Williams?

Live from Tavarua, we chat with the most prolific shaper in the WSL Finals (by a longshot) — Matt Biolos is peddling foam to Griffin, Caroline, Gabby, Bettylou and Yago Dora, all of whom are in with a shot for a world title this week. 

Matt Biolos Explains How He Got 5 Surfers In The WSL Finals

Bula vinaka from Tavarua Island, where we just finished interviewing the 2025 world champions of surfing — Yago Dora and Molly Picklum. 

You'll hear that toward the end of the pod, but first, Stace G and Mikey C dissect their very different views of Finals day in Fiji, including peak performances and surprise letdowns.

Introducing The World Champs: Yago Dora & Molly Picklum

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