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Oscar Berry joins Kaipo Guerrero on Meet The Rookie after earning Championship Tour qualification in just two seasons on the Challenger Series. Born in inland Australia before finding his footing in the waves of Yamba, Oscar shares how he balanced skateboarding and surfing growing up until fully committing to competitive surfing later than many of his peers. Despite the late start, a breakout run on the Challenger Series accelerated his rise to the sport’s top level. Oscar reflects on the ups and downs of his qualification journey, including injuries, early exits, and a dramatic turnaround that reignited his campaign. He also talks about celebrating qualification, representing his hometown with the 64 postcode on his jersey, and stepping onto surfing’s biggest stage. He breaks down working with longtime coach Tim MacDonald, collaborating with performance psychologist Tom Greer-Smith, and dialing in equipment with Luke Short Designs. Oscar explains how focusing on the mental side of competition helped unlock consistency and decision-making in heats. Plus, Oscar discusses rookie season expectations, waves he’s most excited for, the Australian opening stretch, and his goal of keeping surfing fun while competing against the world’s best. Learn more about Oscar and follow him here. Follow Kaipo Guerrero here. Stay tuned to the Western Australia Margaret River Pro, Apr 16 - 26. Join the The Lineup Podcast Mega League Fantasy and The Lineup Podcast Brackets for your chance to win Prizes! Terms and conditions apply. Stay up to date with the rankings. Get the latest merch at the WSL Store! Use code LINEUP at checkout for FREE shipping. Join the conversation, follow the league, follow The Lineup, and stay updated on all things WSL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your Lineup News Network Update for 4/21/2026. Stay tuned to stop #2 on the Championship Tour, the Western Australia Margaret River Pro, Apr 16 - 26 Join the The Lineup Podcast Mega League Fantasy and the Lineup Podcast Brackets for your chance to win Prizes! Terms and conditions apply. Stay up to date with the rankings. Get the latest merch at the WSL Store! Use code LINEUP at checkout for FREE shipping. Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our YouTube channel. Get the latest WSL rankings, news, and event info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anat Lelior joins Joe Turpel on MEET THE ROOKIE after making history as the first Israeli to qualify for the Championship Tour. Raised in Tel Aviv and learning to surf in the inconsistent beach breaks of the Mediterranean, Anat shares how passion and persistence carried her from limited competitive opportunities to surfing alongside the world’s best. She reflects on her emotional qualification moment, the support from fellow competitors, and what it means to represent Israel at the highest level of professional surfing. Anat also discusses growing up surfing with her sister, competing internationally for the first time in France, and building her career despite injuries and limited resources. From Olympic experience to Pipeline finals, she explains how those moments shaped her confidence heading into her rookie season. She breaks down her preparation for Bells Beach, traveling on tour, working with her coaching team, dialing in boards with Tico & Teco on Silver Surfboards, and adjusting to the new head-to-head heat format. Plus, Anat shares the meaning behind her jersey number 29 and her goals for Tahiti, Pipeline, and beyond. Learn more about Anat and follow her here. Follow Joe Turpel here. Watch the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Presented by Bonsoy, Apr 1 - 11. Stay tuned to the Western Australia Margaret River Pro, Apr 16 - 26. Join the The Lineup Podcast Mega League Fantasy and The Lineup Podcast Brackets for your chance to win Prizes! Terms and conditions apply. Stay up to date with the rankings. Get the latest merch at the WSL Store! Use code LINEUP at checkout for FREE shipping. Join the conversation, follow the league, follow The Lineup, and stay updated on all things WSL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2022 World Longboard Champion Harrison Roach steps in as guest co-host alongside Dave Prodan for a deep dive into the opening event of the 2026 Championship Tour, the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Presented by Bonsoy. After victories from Gabriela Bryan and Miguel Pupo, the crew breaks down the biggest storylines from Bells, including a tough showing from the rookie class, standout performances from Brazil’s elite, and the shifting dynamics between styles and equipment on Tour. Harrison brings a unique lens as both a world champion and student of surfboard design, offering insights into the updated Surfboard Empire CT Shaper Rankings Presented by VEIA and how boards are influencing performance at the highest level. This episode is presented by Roark. Learn more about Harrison here and follow him here. Special thanks to our episode partner, Roark. Check out their gear here. Relive the first stop of the season, the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Presented by Bonsoy. Stay tuned to stop #2 on the Championship Tour, the Western Australia Margaret River Pro, Apr 16 - 26 Join the The Lineup Podcast Mega League Fantasy and the Lineup Podcast Brackets for your chance to win Prizes! Terms and conditions apply. Stay up to date with the rankings. Get the latest merch at the WSL Store! Use code LINEUP at checkout for FREE shipping. Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our YouTube channel. Get the latest WSL rankings, news, and event info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A remarkable finish to the 2026 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Presented by Bonsoy crowned Gabriela Bryan and Miguel Pupo its victors and latest to add their names to the historic Bell. Winkipop delivered moments of sheer brilliance leading to Bryan’s powerful statement over reigning World Champion Molly Picklum before a historic men’s Final witnessed the people’s champ, Pupo, overtake 25’ World Champ Yago Dora. Pupo’s road to the Final included defiant wins over Barron Mamiya and 2025 World Title contender Griffin Colapinto before matching with Dora in the first all-Brazilian Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Final, and first all-goofy-footed Final in 33 years.  Bryan overpowered the likes of World Champion dismantler Luana Silva in the Quarters, an in-form CT returner Alyssa Spencer, and a masterful Final showing against Picklum to ring her first-ever Bell. Now, Bryan heads back to the Western Australia Margaret River Pro wearing yellow and leading the GWM Aussie Treble rankings alongside Pupo.  The Boost Mobile Heat of the Day will go down in Bells Beach lore with Dora’s undeniable air to post a 9.50 as time expired to surpass 3x World Champ Gabriel Medina. Plus, the mophie Power Move of the Event went to Leonardo Fioravanti’s ferocious forehand attack to overpower Filipe Toledo.  The 2026 Surfboard Empire Shaper Rankings Presented by Veia are off and running with …Lost back on top to start the year as Matt Biolos looks for an unprecedented fourth-straight title. JS is a close second, followed by DHD, Sharp Eye, and Channel Islands. Bioglan’s Daily Dose encompassed the event’s Top 5 starting with the Battle of Brazil featuring Italo Ferreira and Gabriel Medina, Erin Brooks breaking free in an impressive 26’ start, Dora’s defiant Semifinal buzzer-beater, Bryan’s brilliance all the way to the top, and Pupo’s emotional victory takes him to the top of the rankings for the first time.  Now, all eyes head to the Wild West where Margaret River awaits to be tamed by the world’s best and early buzz of big swell inbound. Watch the Western Australia Margaret River Pro LIVE at WorldSurfLeague.com beginning April 16 through 26. Join the The Lineup Podcast Mega League Fantasy and the Lineup Podcast Brackets for your chance to win Prizes! Terms and conditions apply. Stay up to date with the rankings. Get the latest merch at the WSL Store! Use code LINEUP at checkout for FREE shipping. Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our YouTube channel. Get the latest WSL rankings, news, and event info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15-year-old phenom Tya Zebrowski joins Kaipo Guerrero on MEET THE ROOKIE to talk about her rapid rise to the Championship Tour. Tya reflects on winning the Challenger Series in Newcastle just days after her 15th birthday and becoming the youngest surfer ever to qualify for the Championship Tour. She shares how splitting her upbringing between France and Tahiti shaped her surfing, from cold-water European competitions to perfect waves in the South Pacific. Growing up in a family deeply rooted in surfing and travel, Tya explains how her parents’ surf and yoga retreats exposed her to waves around the world at a young age. She discusses how adapting to different conditions accelerated her progression and helped prepare her for elite competition. The French-Tahitian standout also opens up about managing expectations, stepping onto the CT as the youngest competitor, and the mindset she’s bringing into her rookie season. From balancing school and competition to chasing wins against the world’s best, Tya breaks down what motivates her during this breakthrough moment in her career. Learn more about Tya and follow her here. Follow Kaipo Guerrero here. Watch the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Presented by Bonsoy, Apr 1 - 11. Stay tuned to the Western Australia Margaret River Pro, Apr 16 - 26. Join the The Lineup Podcast Mega League Fantasy and The Lineup Podcast Brackets for your chance to win Prizes! Terms and conditions apply. Stay up to date with the rankings. Get the latest merch at the WSL Store! Use code LINEUP at checkout for FREE shipping. Join the conversation, follow the league, follow The Lineup, and stay updated on all things WSL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Olympic gold medalist and Challenger Series champion Kauli Vaast joins Joe Turpel for an in-depth conversation ahead of his highly anticipated Championship Tour rookie season. Kauli opens up about growing up in Tahiti, learning to surf near Teahupo’o, and traveling solo to Europe at just nine years old to sharpen his competitive edge. He reflects on balancing school and surfing, choosing to go all-in on a pro career, and the mindset that helped him qualify for the CT. He also dives into the powerful coaching team guiding his rookie campaign, including mentorship from Jeremy Flores, strategic support from Joan Duru, and collaboration with Tomas Mallem. Kauli explains how rotating between coaches, building trust, and focusing on mental performance helped him handle pressure and perform at the highest level. The Tahitian standout also shares stories about his family’s influence, surfing heavy waves with his siblings, and living a deliberately “off-grid” lifestyle while traveling the world. From the pressure of qualification to his goals of Rookie of the Year and ultimately a world title, Kauli breaks down what drives him as he prepares for his debut season. Plus, Kauli talks equipment, his coaching team, the upcoming CT stops, and why winning at home in Tahiti remains his ultimate dream. Learn more about Kauli and follow him here. Follow Joe Turpel here. Stay tuned to the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Presented by Bonsoy, Apr 1 - 11. Join the The Lineup Podcast Mega League Fantasy and the Lineup Podcast Brackets for your chance to win Prizes! Terms and conditions apply. Stay up to date with the rankings. Get the latest merch at the WSL Store! Use code LINEUP at checkout for FREE shipping. Join the conversation, follow the league, follow The Lineup, and stay updated on all things WSL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A news update from Dave Prodan from the Rip Curl Pro Presented By Bonsoy and world of surfing beyond. Stay tuned to the first CT stop of the season, the Rip Curl Pro Bell Beach Presented by Bonsoy, Apr 1 - 11. Join the The Lineup Podcast Mega League Fantasy and the Lineup Podcast Brackets for your chance to win Prizes! Terms and conditions apply. Stay up to date with the rankings. Get the latest merch at the WSL Store! Use code LINEUP at checkout for FREE shipping. Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our YouTube channel. Get the latest WSL rankings, news, and event info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

South African rookie Luke Thompson joins Kaipo Guerrero to unpack the long road from Durban’s New Pier to the Championship Tour and the belief that carried him all the way to qualification. Luke reflects on discovering surfing later than most, growing up on Durban’s beachfront, and how moving to Cape Town sharpened his approach in heavier, more technical waves. He opens up about the ups and downs of the Challenger Series, including a difficult 2024 season, the mental reset that followed, and the turning-point victory at home in Ballito that ignited his qualifying run. The conversation dives deep into Luke’s mindset shift and the team around him that helped him level up, from coaching and mental performance work to physical preparation. He also shares the emotional moment in Newcastle when qualification became official, describing it as a “year of emotions” released all at once. Looking ahead to his rookie season, Luke talks about board adjustments, traveling alongside fellow rookies, and learning from his idols Jordy Smith and Ethan Ewing. He breaks down which stops he’s most excited for and his goal to bring both hard work and personality to the CT. Learn more about Luke and follow him here. Follow Kaipo Guerrero here. Stay tuned to the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Presented by Bonsoy, Apr 1 - 11. Join the The Lineup Podcast Mega League Fantasy and the Lineup Podcast Brackets for your chance to win Prizes! Terms and conditions apply. Stay up to date with the rankings. Get the latest merch at the WSL Store! Use code LINEUP at checkout for FREE shipping. Join the conversation, follow the league, follow The Lineup, and stay updated on all things WSL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Australia’s rising star Dane Henry joins The Lineup ahead of his Championship Tour debut as a wildcard at the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach. The reigning World Junior Champion from Fingal Head has been on a rapid ascent – stacking amateur world titles, winning the Newcastle QS, all leading to his biggest opportunity yet. Henry breaks down the surreal moment he learned he’d be surfing Bells, when three-time World Champion Mick Fanning showed up at his door with his very own jersey in-hand. He talks about building a mentorship with one of his heroes, preparing mentally for his first CT appearance, and why he’s approaching the event to “ruin dreams.” The conversation also dives into his upbringing in Fingal Head, a sports-driven family background, and how rugby, skating, and motocross shaped his athleticism. Henry reflects on his recent run of results, the importance of self-reflection, and the support system, including coaches, family, and longtime board sponsor Sharp Eye. From dialing in boards for Bells to navigating friendships on tour (including a Round 1 matchup with close mate Oscar Berry), Henry shares insights into his competitive mindset, equipment experimentation, and what it takes to transition from rising junior to CT threat. He also answers listener questions about the next generation of talent, advice for young surfers chasing the dream, and which tour surfer he wants to face man-to-man. Learn more about Dane here and follow him here. Stay tuned to the first CT stop of the season, the Rip Curl Pro Bell Beach Presented by Bonsoy, Apr 1 - 11. Join the The Lineup Podcast Mega League Fantasy and the Lineup Podcast Brackets for your chance to win Prizes! Terms and conditions apply. Stay up to date with the rankings. Get the latest merch at the WSL Store! Use code LINEUP at checkout for FREE shipping. Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our YouTube channel. Get the latest WSL rankings, news, and event info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yolanda Hopkins is a Portuguese powerhouse and 2026 Championship Tour rookie. She joins host Joe Turpel on MEET THE ROOKIE  to break down her long road to qualification, her powerful approach in the water, and why she believes she can finish inside the Top 5 in her debut season. Calling in from Australia while preparing for Newcastle, Hopkins discusses chasing the Challenger Series title before her rookie debut, balancing preparation for events like Bells Beach and Margaret River, and how years of near-misses built the resilience that finally pushed her onto the CT. She reflects on growing up in Portugal’s southern breaks, being raised by a fisherman father, and how first-generation surfing shaped her competitive fire. Hopkins also dives into key turning points – traveling outside Europe for the first time, qualifying heartbreaks, losing her father, and finally securing her CT spot surrounded by supporters in Saquarema, and explains why that journey makes her one of the most appreciative rookies on Tour. The conversation explores her powerful surfing influences, including Carissa Moore, Stepanie Gilmore, Sally Fitzgibbons, Mick Fanning, and Jordy Smith, her longtime relationship with her shaper and coach, and her confidence heading into a stacked rookie class. Hopkins also shares her goals for the season, why winning the Challenger Series still matters, and the pride she feels representing Portugal as part of Europe’s rising force on Tour. Learn more about Yolanda and follow her here. Follow Joe Turpel here. Stay tuned to the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Presented by Bonsoy, Apr 1 - 11. Join the conversation, follow the league, follow The Lineup, and stay updated on all things WSL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mateus Herdy is a former World Junior Champion and one of the most anticipated newcomers to the Championship Tour. Recorded just days after his dramatic qualification for the 2026 season, Herdy opens up about the emotional rollercoaster that defined his six-year journey to the CT. The Brazilian aerialist reflects on the heartbreak and disbelief of thinking he’d missed out again this year, the surreal final minutes that flipped the script, and the overwhelming support from the global surf community that followed. He also shares what it meant to qualify alongside close friends, the influence of his hometown of Florianópolis, and how surfing alongside his childhood friends Joao Chianca and Sammy Pupo now feels like a full-circle moment. Herdy breaks down his mindset heading into his rookie year, from traveling with fellow CT competitors to learning iconic stops like Bells Beach and Pipeline, while targeting waves he believes suit his progressive approach. He discusses equipment changes, the support he’s received from Julian Wilson and the Rivvia team, traveling with his coach, Leandro Dora and working with Logan Dulien on Snapt 5. Learn more about Mateus and follow him here. Follow Joe Turpel here. Stay tuned to the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Presented by Bonsoy, Apr 1 - 11. Join the conversation, follow the league, follow The Lineup, and stay updated on all things WSL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your Lineup News Network Update for March 24th, 2026. Stay tuned to the first CT stop of the season, the Rip Curl Pro Bell Beach Presented by Bonsoy, Apr 1 - 11. Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our YouTube channel. Get the latest WSL rankings, news, and event info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Challenger Series is officially wrapped and the 2026 Championship Tour is right around the corner, setting the stage for one of the most compelling seasons in recent memory. Dave Prodan and Mitch Salazar break down the biggest storylines coming out of Newcastle and the entire CS campaign, from standout performances to heartbreaking near-misses on the qualification bubble. They dive into North America’s surprising shortfall on the men’s side, highlight breakout moments from surfers like Alyssa Spencer and Alistair Reginato, and unpack the rise of the European women, who made a major statement this season in having five of the seven qualifiers coming from the EMEA region in Tya Zebrowski, Yolanda Hopkins, Francisca Veselko, Nadia Erostarbe, and Anat Lelior. Looking ahead, the episode explores the major shifts coming to the 2026 CT season, including the new head-to-head format that raises the stakes from the opening heat and leaves no room for complacency. With the return of dominant figures like Gabriel Medina, updates to the global schedule featuring locations like Raglan, and a deeper, more competitive field than ever, the tour is primed for high drama. The guys also break down the evolving CT Shaper Rankings, where Matt Biolos and …Lost Surfboards have built a dynasty with three consecutive shaping titles, and explain how new rules could tighten the race among board builders.  Follow Mitch here. Relive the drama from the Bioglan Newcastle SURFEST Presented by Bonsoy here. Stay tuned to the first CT stop of the season, the Rip Curl Pro Bell Beach Presented by Bonsoy, Apr 1 - 11. Stay up to date with the rankings. Get the latest merch at the WSL Store! Join the conversation by following The Lineup podcast with Dave Prodan on Instagram and subscribing to our YouTube channel. Get the latest WSL rankings, news, and event info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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