EP 05 - The Season Finale, Special guest Koa Smith, The ultra-competitive final, Tips from Kelly Slater, An exclusive interview with the two winners, and What the grand prize means for their careers

Cassie Randolph and Joe Turpel are joined by special guest Koa Smith to dive into the season finale of The Ultimate Surfer. They talk with Koa about his “hit list,” the unexpected and difficult Beach Battles throughout the season, getting thrown curve balls at every turn, and getting game-changing tips on riding the wave at Surf Ranch from Kelly Slater and Filipe Toledo. They break down the show’s impact on his career, the most memorable performances throughout the season, and the thrilling final surf off. To wrap up the season, Cassie and Joe interview the show’s two winners. They discuss what inspired them to apply for the show in the first place, their different strategies, finding the competitive edge throughout the season, the show-clinching Final performances, and what winning the $100,000 prize and three wildcard spots on the WSL Championship Tour means to them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cassie Randolph and Joe Turpel dive deep into the second-to-last episode of the season. With the competition down to just six surfers, the level of surfing and the stakes are both raised. They break down the Surf Combine challenge, complete with some serious wetsuit struggles, and the Best Maneuver Challenge, with huge tricks and a surprise appearance by Championship Tour Surfer and Surf Ranch standout Filipe Toledo. Joe and Cassie share their personal favorite maneuvers before recapping the most important challenge of the season so far. They also discuss an unwavering alliance that lasts until the very end and the single most painful Surf Off yet. Finally, they do an exclusive interview one of the most entertaining stars of the show and get behind-the-scenes details on this do-or-die episode, the serious mental warfare going down at the Surf Ranch, the unique challenge of team surfing, and the season’s biggest rivalry. The Ultimate Surfer airs Mondays and Tuesdays at 10/9c on ABC. For your chance to win a trip to the Surf Ranch, go to: Theultimatesurfersweeps.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cassie Randolph and Joe Turpel dive deep into all of the massive twists that hit in the fifth and sixth episodes of the show. In the biggest shake-up yet, two surfers get their big breaks and return to the show as wildcards. Cassie and Joe break down what it meant for the two wildcards, as well as how it affects the energy, confidence, and strategy of the other surfers still in the competition. They look back at the surprise visit from some famous “Bachelor” and “Bachelorette” stars, an intense Floater Challenge under the lights, and surfing so sweet it’s like “squeezing honey in your eyeballs.” Cassie and Joe identify the Lone Wolf and Puppet Master emerging in the competition, discuss the end of the team game, and dissect a very heated Surf Off. Finally, they interview the next cast member and get insider info on the game-changing twist, teaching a reality star how to surf, relationships on set, mental warfare, and how much The Ultimate Surfer has helped them grow as a competitor. The Ultimate Surfer airs Mondays and Tuesdays at 10/9c on ABC. For your chance to win a trip to the Surf Ranch, go to: Theultimatesurfersweeps.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cassie Randolph and Joe Turpel dive deep into the third and fourth episodes of the show. They discuss how hard it is to settle into life on a set like The Ultimate Surfer and touch on which surfers have stood out to them so far, from Koa’s nonstop energy and Zeke’s lazer focus, to Tia’s competitiveness and Malia’s strategic mind. They break down the challenges, including the very competitive Barrel Challenge and some unintentional comedy in the Paddle Battle. After some more tough eliminations, the duo looks forward to seeing a new potential power team and talk about the best strategies for the Surf Off. Finally, Cassie and Joe interview another surprise cast member, getting behind-the-scenes intel on the what it’s like to live surrounded by cameras 24/7, what the contestants did in their days off, the minimal practice opportunities, and what each surfer was really competing for. The Ultimate Surfer airs Mondays and Tuesdays at 10/9c on ABC. For your chance to win a trip to the Surf Ranch, go to: Theultimatesurfersweeps.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To kick off the season, Cassie Randolph and Joe Turpel break down the show’s first two episodes. They give their first impressions of the 14 cast members, analyze the strongest and weakest pairings, and speculate on a heated rivalry that quickly arises between two of the surfers. Cassie and Joe then dive into the challenges, including the mental warfare between contestants, the strategy that evolves among the teams, and the first athletes who got eliminated. Finally, they interview a cast member to get insider info on what life was like at the Surf Ranch, their mentality going into the competition, and feeling the pressure of the Surf Off.  The Ultimate Surfer airs Mondays and Tuesdays at 10/9c on ABC. For your chance to win a trip to the Surf Ranch, go to: Theultimatesurfersweeps.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Bachelor star Cassie Randolph and WSL commentator Joe Turpel, The Ultimate Surfer Post Show Podcast brings fans surf analysis, behind-the-scenes scoops, and in-depth interviews with the show’s cast members. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices