Fresh off a Newcastle red-eye, Stace G returns to The Drop in hopes of correctly pronouncing the name "Matthew Mc-Gill-i-vray". The boys also chat briefly about the CS and CT. 

Can a wildcard win Lowers? Let's discuss. 

Can A Wildcard Win Lowers?

Spoiler alert: We will be discussing Surf100 Presented by Pacifico episode one here — including a brief chat with our first challenge winner. If you haven't watched it already, check out the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UANKtsKLW1M&t=2s

Meanwhile, Mikey and Buck get into some controversial news: the WSL canceled a Pro Junior event in the Basque country after local groups promised to protest if Israeli surfers were allowed to compete. Yeah... it's complicated. 

The boys also discuss why Kelly Slater's favorite wave isn't producing CT surfers, Tom Lowe's second near-death incident at Teahupo'o, and the flannel-clad enigma that is Keith Malloy. 

Was The WSL Right To Cancel The Basque Pro Junior?

Saison 6 - Episode n°63 - Enregistré à Anglet le 14 avril 2025.

En deux hivers seulement, le surfeur angloye s’est fait un nom sur la scène du surf de grosses vagues depuis Nazaré. 

Pas un hasard, mais plutôt le résultat d’une vie entière tournée vers l’océan, d’une détermination sans failles, et d’une ouverture d’esprit lui ayant permis de maîtriser - à haut niveau - un nombre impressionnant de disciplines aquatiques : stand-up paddle, kitesurfing, foil, sans oublier le surf, dans les petites ou les grosses vagues, à la rame comme en tracté.  A notre micro, celui qui fait désormais équipe avc Nic Von Rupp à Nazaré revient sur ses débuts, l’interconnexion entre toutes les disciplines, la gestion de son image, ses ambitions etc. Le tout avec une hauteur et une maturité plutôt surprenantes pour un surfeur de 26 ans.  
La tête sur les épaules, les pieds dans les straps, le ‘’French Kai Lenny’’ est promis à une solide carrière. Il était temps de faire un point d’étape, avant la suite.  Bonne écoute 

Merci à l’Ecole des Métiers du Surf pour le soutien de cet épisode. Découvrez l’école, son campus, ses valeurs et son catalogue de formation sur ecoledesmetiers.surf/ ✌🏼

Suivez Clément Roseyro sur instagram.com/clement_roseyro  Retrouvez le documentaire One Step (Arthur Picard, 2024) sur https://youtu.be/GQKtspppDV4?si=75CNGA1CeEMti567 - B.O One Step dispo sur les plateformes de streaming.

Animation : Romain Ferrand / Rémi Chaussemiche Production & photos : Fred de Bailliencourt

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Clément Roseyro, le couteau basque

Four consecutive 17ths don't bode well for the soon-to-be father, who started the year dripping in gold (and yellow!). Now sitting fourth in the world, Italo would be well aware of the fact that Griffin, Jack, Ethan and Filipe are all within one result of his place in the Final 5. Can he hold on through the last three events?

In this ep of The Drop, Stace G and Mikey C dissect the recently departed Trestles CT, including controversial heats between Griff & Fil + Joel & Italo. Later, they make their picks and predictions for the upcoming Brazil CT, but not before dissecting a recent Stab Interview with WSL Tour Prez Graham Stapleberg. 


The Implosion of Italo

This was meant to be a half-hour interview with Caity Simmers about her new film Milk & Honey— it turned into a 90-minute cosmic swirl on surfing, individuality, and life. 

Please enjoy the reigning world champ in her raw, unfiltered film. 

The Stab Interview: Caity Simmers

What surfing's shadow government doesn't want you to know...

Also: Pavones and Lakey Peak are being threatened by development, a WSL insider overshares, and we've got a new film with Caity, Steph, Coco and Frankie!

The 7 Surfing Conspiracies

En esta entrevista exclusiva con https://www.ha10.es/, conocemos a Mikel Zalakain, juez internacional de la World Surf League (WSL). Desde su llegada casi casual al mundo del juzgamiento hasta su papel en las competiciones más prestigiosas del surf profesional, Mikel comparte cómo se valora una ola, la importancia de la imparcialidad y el orgullo de representar al surf vasco en lo más alto. Una historia de vocación, criterio y pasión por el mar. Por Héctor Alonso.

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1557 Desde Euskadi al mundo, Mikel Zalakain, juez de la WSL en la élite mundial

This week's headline: Big Dick Power Surfing goes golfing. 

Also in this ep, Mikey and Stace chat Brazil results and Final-5 implications. Then Buck joins to chat Laird, wavepools, eye trauma and swing tips. 

Saquarema & Surfing's Q2 Report

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)

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It’s another episode of Ballatallcost!
This time, we’re joined by Cori and Jo from She Plays Football, a platform dedicated to empowering girls in grassroots football.

In this inspiring conversation, we dive into:

⚽ How She Plays Football was born
🎯 The goal behind the platform
👧🏽 Girls’ football vs boys’ football — the differences, challenges & progress
🏆 What it means to provide opportunity in grassroots
🌍 Their hopes for the future of female footballers

A must-watch for anyone passionate about youth development, inclusion, and the grassroots game. 🔥

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She Plays Football

Women's football is about to blow up. Again.

With England still celebrating the second consecutive European crown, the WSL starting the new season with competitive changes, and WAFCON making more headlines than ever – the stage is set for the women's game to undergo another big boom.

The VERSUS team breaks down why English football can't afford to make the same mistakes twice, the biggest changes from England's win three years ago, and why misogyny is still a bigger problem than ever.

We also look at the latest chapter in Dele Alli and why his life and career deserve far more credit than mainstream media ever gives it.

Got something you want us to discuss? Send your questions and topics: mailbag@versus.uk.com 

Mayowa Quadri (@mayowaquadri_)
Corey Pellatt (CoreyPellatt)
Johnny Kay (Ojhnyn)

Ep. 64: What Comes Next for Women's Football?

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. 

Psssst, get tickets to EAST Fest here: https://stabmag.com/features/east-fest-palm-springs-tickets/

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Submit proof of Medina's air at Steamer lane to: michael@stabmag.com

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

The Barclays WSL has returned for its biggest ever season and VERSUS has linked up with Sky Sports to drop the ultimate guide for a brand new season.

Hosted by Mayowa Quadri, ‘Welcome Home’ is a hype show for the new season that goes deep on some of the most important issues in the game and its wider culture right now.

From breaking down the biggest transfers of the summer to exploring how Chloe Kelly’s status as a national icon will grow the game, we’ve pulled together some of the biggest and best voices in the space to analyse the culture of the WSL like never before.

Joining Mayowa are journalist and broadcaster Fadumo Olow, presenter and writer Marva Kreel, and football-culture content creator Tiannah Pedler.

Sky Sports is the home of the WSL this season, broadcasting 90% of all live games as part of a historic five-year partnership.

Why You Need to Lock In to the WSL This Season | Welcome Home with Sky Sports

We finally got the GOAT. What does he really think about the modern state of surfing — you're about to find out. 

But first, this week's surf news with Mikey and Buck. 

Welcome to The Drop, Kelly Slater

This podcast dives deep into the world of grassroots football, offering insights and guidance to help parents navigate the often challenging and intricate landscape of youth sports. Each episode provides practical advice, tackling issues like player development, balancing commitments, managing expectations, and understanding the nuances of the grassroots football ecosystem.

Join the grassroots football dads as they share their insights and experiences along with  established guests sharing their vast knowledge on a  weekly basis.

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