Lipped the Surfer's Podcast

Presented by Quiksilver Did we just experience the best week in modern WSL history? With the Julian Wilson comeback story, a better final than every Elo final put together, the ongoing fight back of Sally Fitz and the "way better than tier C" arrival of Bettylou it's hard to argue. Add in an epic Burleigh crowd, double birds, scoring controversy and the best schedule announcements in forever....it's been a bloody good week. The boys are back to chat all this as well as some very early predictions for Margs. It's so surf it hurts and it needs a beer sponsor asap!

Presented by Quiksilver It's time to meet your new favourite surfer as our annual Beers With series delivers yet again with Mexico's own Al Cleland Jnr (interview starts 1hr 09mins) Authentic and raw in a jersey and on the chat, we chat about Al's upbringing and the highs and lows of his pro surfing journey. Plus a full Bells, El Salvador and ABB wrap and a look ahead to the Gold Coast Pro. It's so surf it hurts and it's powered by a heap of Modelo's and Stone and Woods!

Presented by Quiksilver Jimmy, Cahill and Harry wrap up the Portugal CT and the Phillip Island Pro before looking at the current world title hopes, maybes and WTF's on the mens side. Plus Boat and Boot brought to you by Pelagic-charters.com and a full fantasy preview for El Salvador. It's an hour of straight surf nerdism!

Presented by Quiksilver Callum Robson joins Jimmy, Cahill and Harry for an old school Lipped episode. The boys take a look at a huge week of sessions generated by TC Alfred before diving deep into Callum's history with Portugal and THAT 10. Plus Boat and Boot, Fantasy picks for Portugal and Cahill is back on the Q!! So surf it hurts. Check out Callum's Project06 at https://project06.com.au/  

Presented by Quiksilver Natural Selection Surf hit Youtube last week in a storm of social media buzz and crazy slabs from Micronesia.  But what the hell is Natural Selection and how does an undertaking like this come together? We went behind the lens to chat through the entire journey with Travis Ferre and Head Judge Brad Gerlach. If you haven't watched it you can check out both days on Youtube and follow Natural Selection @naturalselectionsurf. Also keep up with Brad and Travis via Instagram at @inherentbummer and @waveki

Presented by Quiksilver It's old school Lipped as just a day removed from the Abu Dhabi Pro - Jimmy, Cahill and Harry sit down and dive deep into the pool. What worked?  What didn't? And why was Caity Simmers again the star of the show. All the highs and lows plus boat or boot and enough surf waffle to get you from here to there. It's so surf it hurts and it definitely needs a beer partner!!

Presented by Quiksilver That waiting period must have fired up the boys as they sat down the evening after Barron Mamiya claimed back to back titles and Tyler Wright showed the Breakthrough Gen still has some tricks up their sleeve. All this in boat or boot plus a full fantasy review as the WSL heads to Abu Dhabi for the first time. It's fresh, up to date and so surf it hurts!

Presented by Quiksilver The boys are all back for the first time since September as we introduce the new Boat or Boot format and look back at 2024 and ahead to an all new season. Plus who wins the titles this year and who are our picks for Rookie of the Year. Finally it's a full fantasy fest for Pipeline - proper old school Lipped. It's so surf it hurts and it's fuelled by a few random left overs in the fridge.

Presented by Quiksilver Jimmy & Harry are joined from Hawaii by Central Coast Rookie Joel Vaughan. The boys chat about Joel's upbringing on the Central Coast as part of North Shelly Boardriders, his road to qualification and his expectations for his first year on tour. It's so surf it hurts!

Presented by Quiksilver and supported by Smith Optics Jimmy and Cahill sit down with 2025 CT Rookie Jackson Bunch. Jackson hails from Maui and comes to the tour with a wild backside arsenal and a solid aerial game. We chat Maui, his qualifying journey and his expectations for his rookie season.

Presented by Quiksilver Harry is back as the boys take a look at the final Final from Trestles! The world was restored to a balance with the wins of JJF and Caity but it wasn't without drama and controversy. The boys dive deep into the judging, Italo's airs and who should have won the day. Plus a look ahead to the remaining challenger events and a look at some of the key contenders for a spot in the big leagues. It's so surf it hurts and powered by ice cold beer and sipping tequila!

Presented by Quiksilver Jimmy and Cahill are back with a run down on all the events they've missed including Tahiti, El Sal, Rio and Fiji plus the unpopular opinion on the Olympics and a look ahead to the WSL Finals. It's so surf it hurts!!

Presented by Quiksilver Harry joins Jimmy and Cahill live in the studio to drink Solento Organic Tequila and chat all this surf from the last few months. Margaret River hightlights, a deep dive at who will and won't return from the cut before the boys look at an epic run of Aussie Challenger events including the Gold Coast Pro which may well have been the event of the year. Plus Surfline's Road to Nowhere, Tahiti fantasy picks and why Soli Bailey is proof good things happen to good people! It's so surf it hurts and fuelled by Solento straight from Taylor Steele's stash!  

Presented by Quiksilver It's a mega-sode with over 2hrs of surf froth!! Tully Wylie joins us fresh off his wildcard run at the Rip Curl Pro as we dive into the highs, lows and inside goss from a California dominated Bells. Then Jimmy and Cahill dive deep into Margarets fantasy picks before we catch up with current world #4 Jake Marshall to dive into his journey to being a contender for the WSL Finals.  #beerswithjake kicks off at 1hr & 1min into the show. It's so surf it hurts and it's fuelled by whatever was on special at the local bottle shop! Thanks to those that donate to Lipped at lippedpodcast.com

Presented by Quiksilver The ABB's came, saw and conquered our hearts at Burleigh with the girls led by Isla Huppatz, Ellie Harrison, Macy and Sierra dominated, plus Portugal happened. Lots's of news from the Aussie Regional Q's and the surfing world before we look ahead to Bells. It's so surf it hurts and fuelled by a combination of whatever is in the back of the fridge.

Presented by Quiksilver It's all about the girls as women's surfing leaps forward through the Hawaiian leg. Cahill breaks down wave entry and why Molly, Caity and Bettylou are setting the new benchmark for women's surfing in heavy waves plus why the conversations we have now matter. Plus Cahill gets nominated for the Surfing Australia Coach of the Year, some men's surfing happen and is this the year for Jordy Smith. Early picks for Portugal, random world title and AFL multis and who won fantasy in 2023? All this plus so much more surf banter, it's so surf it hurts!    

Presented by Quiksilver Lipped is back with all the news, views and useless banter that let's you argue with your car stereo while in the car all by yourself! A look at the retirement/sabaticals of Steph Gilmore and Carissa Moore. Likely inaccurate predictions for the tour and the olympics. A surfer by surfer look at the Rookie Class of 2024. Fantasy picks for Pipe! It's so surf it hurts and it's recorded in Jan Juc, Victoria and Bali, Indonesia.

Presented by Quiksilver Lipped Foreign Correspondent is an all new series featuring solo Harry Mann in Bali. Bali has long been an epicentre of global surfing and a stop on all travelling surfers hit lists.  With this in mind Harry will look to catch up with an eclectic mix of surfers and characters in the new Lipped Indo headquarters. First cab off the rank is Matt George.  Surfer, writer, Hollywood star - curious human.  Matt chats about coming to Bali, stories from his new book In Deep, why womens surfing is the cats pyjamas, what's wrong and right with surfing and gives Jimmy some advice on running comps in wave pools. Plenty of Dragon Luma Lens highlights and look for a bonus reading of his Layne Beachley story later this week. It's fuelled by Heaps Normal (and some Island Brewing beers) and supported by Surfboard Empire.

Presented by Quiksilver Jimmy, Cahill and Harry catch up to breakdown all the Dragon Lumalens Highs and Lows from the WSL Finals plus so much more! Why Lowers is the dirty wet blanket on world surfing Where editorial integrity matters A look at the Challenger Series including the epic qualification of Jacob Wilcox Plus, thanks to Surfboard Empire and the all new Lost Black Sheep construction, we take quiver chat to a whole new level with Lost Surfboards Matt Biolos and discuss getting the craft under the feet of the Champ Caroline Marks and NOFX gigs. All this plus much more, it's so surf it hurts and it's fuelled by Heaps Normal!

Presented by Quiksilver Cahill is back and we are joined by Lipped Ladies Chelsea Tuach and current #2 on the Challenger Series Isabella Nichols to chat the Dragon Lumalens Highs and Lows from Tahiti and the upcoming WSL Finals. Plus we go deep on Caitlin Simmers and women's surf movies, the current state of Indo, Cahill gives his opinion on things he missed and we dive deep on surfboard design and a look at the Sharp Eye Synergy that powered Jack Robbo's win in Tahiti thanks to Surfboard Empire. So surf it hurts and fuelled by Heaps Normal.

Presented by Quiksilver Jimmy and Harry breakdown the many highs and lows from a massive event in J'Bay thanks to Dragon Lumalens as well as looking around the world at the US Open and Rip Curl Padang Cup. Jimmy tries his best Cahill impression with Top 5 predictions plus we look ahead to Tahiti with fantasy picks. Finally we are joined by the Gath wearing icon Owen Wright to chat his new book Against the Water, going head to head with the goat in 2011 and the backhand attack of Connor O'Leary in J'Bay. It's so surf it hurts and fuelled by Heaps Normal and make light and agile by Darks Arts and Blacj Sheep technology now available at Surfboard Empire.

Presented by Quiksilver In the next few days Conner Coffin will surf his final heat at the US Open.  His 7yrs on tour have been a wild ride highlighted by a 4th place finish in the 2021 Rip Curl Pro Finals. In this conversation we discuss the allure of J'Bay, his passion for creating content, the good & bad of life on tour and his new movie Convergence. It's so surf it hurts and fuelled by Heaps Normal & illuminated by Dragon LumaLens Check out 5'000 boards online at Surfboard Empire  

Presented by Quiksilver The host of Lipped Ladies and Barbados only CT surfer Chelsea Tuach joins Jimmy and Harry to chat all things Rio.  In Dragon Lumalens highs and lows the crew look at why variety is the spice of life, how good is Yago Dora and what does Chelsea, as a surfer that qualified before she was 20, think of the world title aspirations of Caroline Marks and Caitlin Simmers. Plus a deep dive into Step Up's thanks to Surfboard Empire , surf movie music and a look ahead/sideways at J'Bay and the Elo rant you will hate! It's so surf it so surf it hurts and fuelled by Heaps Normal.  

Presented by Quiksilver It's an OG episode of Lipped as Harry leaves the boys for the barrels and Bintangs of Bali. Jimmy and Cahill look at the Dragon Lumalens highs and lows from the warm shores of Punta Roca plus Cahill takes a deep dive look at the differences in the two Aussie icons Tyler Wright and Steph Gilmore primary forehand weapons. The boys look ahead to Rio and make their fantasy picks before Jimmy chats with Dr Jess Ponting the founder and director of SDSU Center for Surf Research and Surf Park Central to find out where the industry is at post pandemic and what we can expect for surf parks in the short and long term. It's so surf it hurts and fuelled by Heaps Normal!

Presented by Quiksilver The new Surf Ranch format produced an improved competition and a huge amount of post event controversy. The boys dive into the highs and lows of a crazy event and the following drama illuminated by Dragon Lumalens. Plus why simple is good, Erik should channel Dana and whether Caity Simmers can and should win the world title this year. Plus the ultimate 1-2-3 board quiver for Indo from Surfboard Empire. It's so surf it hurts and fuelled by Heaps Normal

Presented by Quiksilver The boys are back in the Lipped Studio to go through all the highs and lows of the Australian Challenger Series events at Snapper and Narrabeen - illuminated by Dragon Lumalens. Plus a look ahead to the Surf Ranch Pro, Top 5 Challenger and CT plus World Title predictions, why 2% is what it's all about and what to ride in a wave pool. All this plus so much more - it's so surf it hurts and it's fuelled by Heaps Normal 

Presented by Quiksilver The boys catch up with Chris Binns to break down all the Dragon Lumalens highs and lows from the Margaret River Pro. As the beach commentator for Margs, Binnsy has the best seat in the house for the event and breaks down the Dragon LumaLens highs and lows from a great edition of the event. Plus who's coming back next year from the Challenger Series, why Medina is in scary mode and whether we should all be on Cabianca surfboards. It's so surf it hurts and fuelled by Heaps Normal. Use the code Lipped for free shipping in Australia from Surfboard Empire

Presented by Quiksilver Cahill comes up for air after an epic Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach to discuss his journey through the event with Ethan Ewing, Isabella Nichols, Callum Robson, Erin Brooks and the "goat killer" Xavier Huxtable. Plus the boys dive into the Dragon Luma Lens Highs & Lows from an epic event. It's so surf it hurt and fuelled by Heaps Normal.

Presented by Quiksilver With Cahill still recovering from an epic Bells we are waiting for him to get back on his feet for a full Bells review. In the meantime Harry and Jimmy bring you a full preview for Margaret River including why main break is underated and why Yago Dora is channeling Mike Losness to be the most complete backside surfer on tour. Plus fantasy picks illuminated by Dragon Luma Lens and a special offer from our good mates at Surfboard Empire! So surf it hurts, as always it's fuelled by Heaps Normal!

Presented by Quiksilver With Cahill already feet planted and ready on the Bells stairs, Jimmy and Harry take a look back at all the highlights from Portugal including Callum's perfect 10 and the generational battles on the womens tour. Plus the boys look ahead to Bells including winning picks and Fantasy Picks illuminated by Dragon's Lumo Lens! It's so surf it hurts and fuelled by Heaps Normal!

Presented by Quiksilver It's time for Portugal and the boys take a deep look at the upcoming event with predictions and Fantasy Picks plus a wide ranging chat about travel including not one but TWO Warren Q stories! We also catch up with pseudo rookie Liam O'Brien to chat the road back from injury and his experiences through the first two events of the year. It's so surf it hurts fuelled by Heaps Normal!

Presented by Quiksilver Blink and you may have missed it but Gabriela Bryan has had quite the 12 months.  A clutch final at Margaret River to seal her spot on tour, 2022 Rookie of the Year and now she sits at 4th on tour. Chelsea catches up with one of our favourite surfers to chat dealing with the pressure of the cut, aiming up with goal setting and getting comfortable at Pipe. So surf it hurts and fuelled by Heaps Normal

Presented by Quiksilver A look back at a mixed bag of goodies at the Hurley Pro Sunset Beach highlighted by Molly Picklum's first (and not last) WCT victory. Cahill dives deep into Molly Picklum and Joao Chianca's technique to explain why they are so good. 22/10 a look at the cut line. Plus a look at the regional qualification around the world and Zeke Lau's continued triangle issues. So surf it hurts fuelled by a few random mid strenghts in the Surfing Vic fridge.

Presented by Quiksilver The Original Boardshort Company Cahill returns from the ABB to break down the greatest surfing event on the calendar! Robbo & Riss win lackluster Pipe but there's still plenty to discuss. Plus Sunset preview, confirmation bias and surf movie sing-along from Trilogy. It's so surf it hurts and it's fuelled by left over mango seltzers in the Surfing Victoria fridge.

Presented by the Quiksilver Saturn Collection Lipped is back for 2023!! The boys dive into 2023 predictions and an in-depth look at the new blood coming on tour before looking ahead to Pipe with anaysis and fantasy picks. Finally Jimmy & Cahill catch up with Aussie superstar Callum Robson and chat through his recovery from injury, unpack his epic rookie season and try to figure out why simple is so f**king hard.  One of the best interviews we've had in years with a true rising star of the sport. So surf it hurts and fuelled by a mix of Fizzers and whatever beer was in the fridge (and some Heaps Normals) 

Presented by Quiksilver Chelsea Tuach joins Sophie McCulloch to chat her fairytale finish to the year, winning the Haleiwa Challenger to lock down the final spot on the 2023 Championship Tour. How did she quiet the headnoise and go into attack mode?  As always Chelsea has the inside scoop on all the details. So surf it hurts and fuelled by the good folk at Heaps Normal - use the code LIPPED for free shipping.  

Presented by Quiksilver Cahill "Spreadsheets" Bell Warren breaks down all the qualification possibilities ahead of the final event of the 2022 Challenger series, the Haleiwa Pro. Plus we look at some of QS icons who are on the cusp of qualifying and make the argument that it's not just the Aussies that deserve a cheer. Plus Sierra Kerr changes surfing and Jimmy makes the argument for the Rip Curl Pro URBNSURF. So surf it hurts and fuelled by Heaps Normal. Use the code LIPPED for free shipping at heaps normal dot com.

Presented by Quiksilver After a brief hiatus brought on by post finals apathy the boys are back. Jimmy, Cahill and Harry dive deep into the highs (Steph) and lows of the WSL Finals and look at next years schedule.  Plus fantasy winners, losers and controversy and why we still love surfing. So surf it hurts, fuelled by Heaps Normal.

Presented by Quiksilver Jimmy, Cahill and Harry are joined by David Lee Scales, Shannon Hughes and Stace Galbraith to look ahead to the WSL Finals. An athlete by athlete breakdown of their chances, strengths and highlights from the year plus fantasy picks and odds from Sportsbet. Fuelled by Heaps Normal (and a heap of coffee) it's the must listen guide to the upcoming action.

Jimmy and Harry are back to look at all the highs (many) and lows (few) of JBay....a month after they planned to. Plus a look at where that leaves the world title race and a surprising prediction of which Aussie has the better title shot. Finally a look ahead to Tahiti, the race for the top 5 and why a cheeky dollar on the Hog is a worthwhile investment. So surf it hurts fuelled by Heaps Normal - use the code LIPPED for free shipping and make mindful drinking part of your life.

Presented by Quiksilver The entire team is on deck to take a look back to Filipe and Carissa's victories in Brazil. Who was robbed, who was magic on the microphone and why the women are shining. Plus a look ahead to JBay including fantasy picks. At the 1hr mark we are joined by WSL CEO Erik Logan to look at the highs and lows of the last 12 months, why the finals are back at Trestles, the 4 minute movement and why Cahill must be a genius to create the spreadsheets he does. Fuelled by Heaps Normal and so surf it hurts!

Presented by Quiksilver In the second episode of Lipped Ladies - Chelsea is joined by the one and only Molly Picklum. Molly is was a 2022 Championship Tour Rookie and is currently ranked 4th on the Challenger Series. An amazing conversation following Molly's journey through a crazy first year plus that turn, loving Carissa Moore's social media and telling Caitlin Simmers to get used to seeing this face : ) Fuelled by Heaps Normal it's so surf it hurts.

Presented by Quiksilver A deep dive into all the going ons from the cobblestones if Punta Roca.  Who won the final and why, why Yago had to get the score and which commentators return made the event. All this plus the unexpected post cut tour vibe and why the WSL needs to think about social media and safety. All this plus fantasy picks for Rio. Fuelled by Heaps Normal it's so surf it hurts!

Wetsuit geeks rejoice.  Lipped have been joined again by Tim Hawken and Lincoln Eather of Empire Ave. to find the best bits of rubber this side of the burning type at Summernats. Testing suits from Quiksilver, Rip Curl, Billabong, Need Essentials, Vissla and Yulex Corelords Patagonia, the episode is a deep dive and general geek out on this years crop of suits. Which suits feels less sustainable than a coal plant in Byron Bay and which suit out performs it's very low price tag? All this and more fuelled by the legends at Heaps Normal!  

It's a quick episode with some illness, scheduling and the quick event turnaround but still plenty of news, views and banter from the jungle.  Plus we look ahead to El Salvador including picks for the Quiksilver x Lipped Fantasy League. Presented by Quiksilver and fuelled by Heaps Normal.

Presented by Quiksilver So much surfing and so little time.  The boys dive into the good, the bad and the ugly from a wild Margaret River Pro.  Plus a look back at the misery of the cut and the good times that's been the Challenger Series. All this plus a look ahead to the Quiksilver Pro G'land with Troy Brooks and a look at THAT TURN from Molly Picklum.  All that and so much more. Fuelled by Heaps Normal

Presented by Quiksilver and now fuelled by Heaps Normal. Time to dive into the week that was at the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach or as it's now know - Bell Warren Fest. We chat coaching advice, proud moments, who's got the best rail game on your and the incredible surfing on the womens side of the draw. Plus The Cut Spreadsheet and Margies Fantasy picks! So surf it hurts and kept warm by the Quiksilver Marathon Sessions suit.

Presented by Quiksilver Jimmy, Cahill and Harry look back to Griffin Colapintos maiden tour win in Portugal before looking ahead to this years Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach. Mid season cuts, Bells highlights and parties with riot police are all covered off. It's so surf it hurts and brought to you by a brand that started right here in Torquay in 1969.

Presented by Quiksilver Harry & Cahill sit down with Morgs, Owen, Connor and Callum to chat the rebirth of the Aussie mongrel attitude, Morgan's crazy rookie season and why the mid-season cut is not their favourite thing. An unbelievably open, honest and sometimes hilarious chat with four of the best surfers on the planet at very different stages of their career. Up the Wombats!!

It's a brand new series hosted by our great friend - Barbados' own Chelsea Tuach!  Join Chels for a chat with WCT Rookie of the Year Isabella Nichols.  The girls chat Pipe and helmets, look ahead to Tahiti and dive deep into mindsets and the mental battles on tour.  An awesome, open and honest chat.  Make sure to follow Chelsea and Isabella and let them know your thoughts. Proudly presented by Quiksilver.

Proudly presented by Quiksilver The boys are back and diving to a new level of surf geekery with a deep dive into the Sunset & Portugal WCT events. The revolution and momentum from the rookies on the ladies tour is setting the women's WCT alight. A wildcard leads the mens ratings and some big contenders have a lot of work to do. Cahill breaks down Ethan Ewings carve game and we bring you all our picks for Portugal. Win our WSL Fantasy League - Quiksilver x Lipped Podcast and win a pair of Arch or Volley Quiksilver Original Boardshorts.