EP 219: Mitchell Salazar - 2025 CT SEASON KICKOFF!!, Off-season Winners & Losers, Where the hell is Kelly Slater?, The Florence Brothers having a moment, and the Return of the Vissla CT Shaper Rankings

In our first episode back of The Lineup podcast, commentator extraordinaire and part-time Lineup co-host Mitchell Salazar returns to dive into a mix of topics to kick off 2025. We start things off with Winners and Losers of the off-season, highlighting rookie sensations, Vans Pipe Masters, Nathan Florence having ‘a moment,’ and wondering where the hell is Kelly Slater? Now in its junior year, we reintroduce the return of the Vissla CT Shaper Rankings and explore major team shakeups, bold predictions for the Lexus Pipe Pro, and whether Mayhem can maintain its dominance against rising competition. We answer your very own hot topic fan questions like whose World Title win between Caity Simmers’ and Caroline Marks’ is more historic, Erin Brooks’ rookie year potential, and whether Florence’s latest film, Here & There, is CGI. We also speculate on wildcard picks, reflect on the best in high-performance surfing, and celebrate the return of iconic tour stops. Follow Mitch here. **Please see this sheet as a resource if you’ve been affected by the Los Angeles fires, or if you'd like to donate, support, or volunteer. Our hearts are with you.** Catch the World Junior Championships Presented by Tourism Promotions Board Philippines, Jan 13 - 19. Stay tuned to the start of the Championship Tour season at the Lexus Pipe Pro Presented by YETI, Jan 27 - Feb 8. 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