Electric Acid is officially in orbit, and Dave Rastovich is its star — this week we hear from Rasta at the world premiere of ep 1, along with his shaper Gary McNeil on the futuristic surfboard construction that encases all of our EAST crafts.

Later, JOB remains how he's stayed relevant all these years, we discuss how much it costs to qualify for the tour in 2024, and Nathan Fletcher has some important words for surfing's youth.

We're back after a three week hiatus! 

Mikey and Buck break down everything that's been happening lately — Stab Highway, Stab Con, the Quik Fest — before Sam McIntosh shares his exclusive post-Finals chat with John Florence.

Get the full JJF interview plus other news at stabmag.com

This week on the drop Mikey C is joined by the talented, handsome, charismatic & opinionated Mateus Herdy in Miami, Fl. before his journey starts on stab highway pres. by Monster Energy.

Matues gives us a candid look into the finals day at Lowers and rare insight into the Brazilian Surf Scene.

Thanks for your time Mateus, we hope you enjoy it.

We're (potentially) two days away from crowning our world champions — who will take home eternal glory at two foot Lowers?

After asking the experts — Carissa Moore, Taj Burrow, Shane Dorian etc — Stace G and Mikey C give us their picks.

It's a bridge week on the drop, between the two biggest WSL events of the season. Still, lots to discuss:

- why are used boards selling better than new?

- how is Ross Williams gonna coach Tati and John to titles?

- why is Dane Reynolds riding a board with two tales?

- is our Stab writer high?

- why did Carissa unblock us?

- and more!

And New York residents, stay tuned to hear how you can win a free pair of Hurley Phantom boardies and a Stab Premium membership

The Cloudbreak event just ended, and Stace G is on the ground with champion Griffin Colapinto to discuss his feelings on the win and plans for the 2024 WSL Finals.

Mikey and Stace break down Erin Brooks' maiden victory, the men's and women's Final 5s and more, before Buck makes his long-awaited return to the podcast.

Virginia Beach residents, listen closely for your chance to win a free pair of Phantom boardshorts and a Stab Premium membership courtesy of Hurley.

Join us for another week of contest news as Mikey C, Stace G and Jordy Smith give you their Fiji and Top 5 Predictions.

Swell on the way!

Or so Evan Slater says.

In this week's pod, Mikey C gets on with former pro surfer and former marketing head of Hurley and Billabong to discuss:

- whether Tenore will fail or succeed

- the cult of Al Cleland Jr.

- ethical localism & more!

Stab co-founder Sam McIntosh joins Mikey C on The Drop to discuss the new episode of How Surfers Get Paid and all the drama surrounding it.

Later, Stace comes on to discuss the Olympics, shark attacks, and our new Stab Interview with Soli Bailey.

And don't miss out on this week's Hurley surf shop giveaway at Jack's Surfboards, this Saturday, August 10 at 12pm.

As part of his contract with the AFP, Jerome Brouillet was only paid a day rate for his viral image of Gabriel Medina, with no ownership or royalties.

"That's a million dollar photo, and he'll probably makes $400 from it," Morgan Maassen told us.

"$400 and a lunch," Ryan Miller quipped.

Stace G and Mikey C discuss this and many more Tahitian headlines on this week's ep of The Drop. Including:

- Ben Lowe being ousted as Olympic judge

- Carissa Moore's touching retirement

- Jack Robbo's surfboard art scandal

- Which countries pay for Olympic gold, and more!