MEGA MAILBAG! - Dave Answers Questions On: Choosing Locations, Hot Takes On '23 CT, Favorite Rookies

In this special episode of the pod, host Dave Prodan wraps up the year by diving into the mailbag and answering listener questions about all things surfing. Topics range from how the WSL chooses its event locations, his favorite interviews so far, how to deal with criticism from fans and media, surfing as art versus sport, new sponsors across the surf landscape, how to build up a country’s surf infrastructure, and the tour’s potential expansion. He also looks ahead, answering questions about his favorite rookies, hot takes for the upcoming Championship Tour season, his predictions for the 2023 World Champions, and finally, his dream future guests for the show. Follow Dave here - https://ift.tt/f7l3KJC Prepare for the Championship Tour opener at the Billabong Pro Pipeline on January 29, 2023 - https://ift.tt/SipPMtv Join the conversation by following The Lineup with Dave Prodan on Instagram - https://ift.tt/TX2OQno Stay up to date with all things WSL - https://ift.tt/9jOnycP Subscribe to the WSL for more action: https://goo.gl/VllRuj Watch all the latest surfing action of the world's best surfers in the world's best waves. Heats on demand, event highlights and exclusive interviews, right here on the WSL's Youtube channel. For More Visit: https://ift.tt/snTgitA Like the WSL on Facebook: https://ift.tt/jab6ftE Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/wsl Follow us on Instagram: https://ift.tt/q6CYGSP World Surf League https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsIwXfJu1vA