The Lineup with Dave Prodan - A Surfing Podcast

World Surf League

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 and culture of surfing.

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The Lineup with Dave Prodan - A Surfing Podcast

Episodes (311)

Thursday MEET THE ROOKIE: Luke Thompson – The moment he knew he would qualify, His breakthrough Ballito win, Upbringing from New Pier to the CT, What he wants to bring to the CT, & More
Mar 31st Dane Henry – Is here to “RUIN DREAMS”, Getting the Bells Beach Wild Card from Mick Fanning, His epic run to World Junior Champion
Mar 27th Yolanda Hopkins – Portugal’s powerhouse rookie targets CT Top 5, Challenger Title & rookie year breakthrough, Having the door shut in her face, Feeling like the most appreciative rookie on tour, Her qualification journey & More

The Lineup with Dave Prodan - A Surfing Podcast

Apr 2, 2026
57 minutes
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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...

The Lineup with Dave Prodan - A Surfing Podcast

MEET THE ROOKIE: Luke Thompson – The moment he knew he would qualify, His breakthrough Ballito win, Upbringing from New Pier to the CT, What he wants to bring to the CT, & More

World Surf League

00:00 -56:47