191 - The 2026 WSL Season Preview

Welsome back! **Dont forget the BSP Fantasy League, details on the 'Gram**This Episode is a deep dive into the world of the Woz with Down South surf physio Trevor Lawrence Brown, Board Store boss Sammy Tucker, and a of course Tbone and Namu along for the ride.We get into the not-so-glam side of tour life—injuries, rehabs, and how surfers somehow keep paddling out when their bodies are hanging on by tape and good intentions. Trev breaks down what actually goes wrong (more often than you’d think), and what it takes to get athletes back in the water without falling apart mid-heat.From there we delve into how the top crew prepare, the mindset needed to compete at that level, and why surfing in places like Hawaii hits a little different.There’s plenty of opinion flying around too—who’s looking sharp, who might be in trouble, and which rookies are about to make some noise.It’s part surf analysis, part storytelling, and part friendly debate… with a few bold calls that may or may not age well by mid-season.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Episode01:34 Guest Introductions and Backgrounds05:35 Injury Insights in Professional Surfing11:17 The Role of Physios in Surfing17:05 Upcoming Events and Competitions23:02 Surfing Culture and Community28:59 New Surfers on the Tour34:26 Predictions for the Season Ahead42:45 Mindset and Performance in Surfing46:57 The Importance of Mental Coaching52:00 Analyzing Upcoming Surfers58:05 Rookies and Rising Stars01:04:13 The Return of Experienced Competitors01:07:26 Predictions for Dropouts01:09:50 Community and Local Surfing IssuesJump on in Flegends!

Christopher Binns joins us in the Shedquarters for a preview of Austrlalia's fave club battle, the ABBs!Binnsy will be there on the Mic alongside Vaughan Deadly and Jesse Starling, calling the action all weekend from the Burleigh Pavillion. He gives us his picks, darkhorses and completely forgets that Scarborough has a chance at the podium! Lol....Of course, the Newcastle Challenger is right around the corner - who's surf cuisine will reign supreme??Listen in and get all the juice!

Day 2 of the swell despatch!Today we have Adz with one of the finest from the West, Mr Jay Davies.Jay gets shredded on the inside at one of the heaviest waves in Oz.Mental as anything!

Listen in as Taj Burrow gives Adz the rundown on a super hectic ocean rescue in massive seas off the WA coast.Jetskis, Helicopters, Drama!Heroic!Medals incoming!

In this episode of the Barrel Surf Podcast, Adzy and Namureflect on their recent experiences, including a heartfelt tribute to a latefriend and surf legend, Hamish GibsonAdzy shares stories from a family trip to Sri Lanka,discussing the surf conditions, local culture, and the challenges of travelingwith kids. The conversation also touches on the current state ofwomen's surfing and the Challenger Series, highlighting the impressiveperformances of Australian surfers. The episode concludes with a discussion onthe competitive surfing scene and the impact of local legends. Don’t forget the Clive Palmer Cup and Steve Irwin Salute!This episode culminates in a heartfelt tribute to a Hamish “Gibbo”Gibson.

In this episode of the Barrelled Surf Podcast, Namu drops in for a proper yarn with Freya Prumm — one of Australia’s most powerful and quietly driven surfers… who somehow juggles life as a fully qualified pharmacist while competing on the world stage. Yes, seriously. Rail turns and airs by morning, prescriptions by afternoon.We dig into Freya’s journey through competitive surfing, the mental game behind high-pressure heats, and the waves that have built both her confidence and her fear (sometimes in the same session). Balancing a career in pharmacy with the chaos of the world tour, Freya breaks down discipline, sacrifice, and what it really takes to chase performance when your schedule is doing airs of its own.From QS grind realities to flow-state moments, board choices, training routines, and surf trips that definitely didn’t go to plan — this episode pulls the curtain back on pro surfing beyond the highlight reel (and the Instagram filters).There’s plenty of laughs, honest reflection, and proper surf-culture gold as Freya proves you can be both clinically precise and absolutely feral on a rail (and in the air)— all while holding onto the love of surfing that got her there in the first place.If you’re into real surf talk, performance mindset, and stories from the road — this one’s for you.

Whaaaaaatt? South African World Champ, Shaun Tomson in the (virtual) shedquarters!Tbone goes deep with the Free Ride Gen Lord - no more intros, just dive in Flegends!

Back in the Shedquarters!Steph is gettin' stuck back in!John John is jumpin' back in!Gabby is gallopin' back in!Riss is rollin' back in!Plus the usual dribble, recent edits, Clive Cup and Steve Irwin Salute.

Brenden "Margo" Margieson was in the West recently for the Yallingup Single Fin Theory - a biennial event organised by Paul Antman Paterson, prominent local Chef Aaron Carr, and West Oz shaping lord Chris Chapman.Before the SFT though, Margo rolled into the Shedquarters with Antman and sat down with the BSP crew to regale us with tales of a freesurfing career spanning decades.Bloody top human, bloody good stories!Rip in Flegends!

Direct from the Shedquarters!The band is back together and bring you the latest from the Changas, recent fave edits and let's not forget the Clive Palmer Cup and Steve Irwin Salute.Wave Co Director Troy Bottegal also joins us to discuss his latest efforts with the artificial reef system he has developed. It sounds incredible and will be a game changer for beaches with straight swell close outs. Mmmm, peaksIf you build it, they will come!