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Dropping In Surf Show Podcast
We drop in a little bit of math and a little bit of science with a whole lot of surfing. Rob Case, a paddling technique coach, discusses science and math in the world of surfing and how surfers can improve and progress from it. Special guest appearances and experts in their field share stories and research.
Episodes
Dropping In Surf Show PodcastStudy on Arm Reach Head Position and Arm Recovery
In this episode of the Dropping In Surf Show, Rob discusses the results of a study conducted covering arm reach, chest height, and arm recovery in the sprint…
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Stroke Intervention Helps Paddling Performance with April Denny PhD
In this episode of the Dropping In Surf Show, Rob caught up with April Denny PhD, lecturer at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, to talk about the journey she has been…
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Benefits of Adventure with Martijn Lancee
In this month’s episode, Rob had an animated conversation with Martijn Lancee, creator and operator of Strike Mission Adventure. They discussed Martijn’s…
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Preventing and Recovering from Injury with Dr Kevin Stone
Rob sits down with orthopedic surgeon and author Dr. Kevin Stone in this episode of the Dropping In Surf Show. They talk about Dr. Stone’s new book, Play…
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Surf Research in Scotland with Brendon Ferrier PhD
Rob sits down with Brendon Ferrier to talk Surf Research in this episode of the Dropping In Surf Show, Brendon and Rob talk about how an Australian ended up in…
Dropping In Surf Show PodcastTools to Improve Your Surfing with Surf Coach Zak Abeles
In this episode of the Dropping In Surf Show, Rob sits down with Zak Abeles of Bay Area Surf Progression (BASP). Zak and Rob talk about coaching tools and…
Dropping In Surf Show PodcastSurf Progression with Trax’s Michael Brand
In this episode of the Dropping In Surf Show, Rob had a casual conversation with Trax founder Michael Brand. They talked about how Trax collects a surfer’s…
Dropping In Surf Show PodcastAll About Swell
Dropping In Surf Show Episode 56 features Swell – what is swell, how swell it created, how swell travels and what happens when swell arrives and concludes on…
Dropping In Surf Show PodcastBoard Testing and Feedback Loop
In this episode of the Dropping In Surf Show, Rob sits down with Zouhair Belkoura of the Pacifica Board Factory (Zboards) to discuss a year-long board testing…
Dropping In Surf Show PodcastWind is Wonderful
In this month’s episode of the Dropping In Surf Show, Rob explores the wonderful element that creates the waves we love to surf – wind! He breaks down the…
Dropping In Surf Show PodcastData Science in Surfing with Daphne Teh
In this episode of the Dropping In Surf Show, Rob sits down with Data Scientist expert and professor Daphne Teh. They discuss how data and AI can be used in a…
Dropping In Surf Show PodcastSurf Progression with Dan Mori
In this episode of the Dropping In Surf Show, Rob sits down with Surf Coach Dan Mori to discuss the best methods and common mistakes with surf progression. Rob…
Dropping In Surf Show PodcastHow Social Media and Surf Forecasting are Alike
In this episode of the Dropping In Surf Show, Rob explains how social media and surf forecasting are similar, recent developments in the world of predicting…
Dropping In Surf Show PodcastHow To Paddle Faster - Hand Speed vs Velocity and Propulsion
In this month’s Episode of the Dropping In Surf Show, Rob is excited to share new research on how to paddle faster. The research study looks at the correlation…
Dropping In Surf Show PodcastWill Respiratory Muscle Training Benefit Your Surfing
In today’s Episode of the Dropping In Surf Show, Rob breaks down the respiratory pump, explains what respiratory muscle training (RMT) is, outlines some…
Dropping In Surf Show PodcastVasa Trainer Paddling Training and Technique with Rob Sleamaker
In today’s Episode of the Dropping In Surf Show, Rob is honored to interview Rob Sleamaker, author, coach, and creator of the Vasa Trainer. They discuss the…
Dropping In Surf Show PodcastDuck Diving Science and More
In today’s Episode of the Dropping In Surf Show, Rob investigates two Scripps Institute of Oceanography research reports that were conducted at the Kelly…
Dropping In Surf Show PodcastVortex Ratio
In today’s Episode of the Dropping In Surf Show, Rob breaks down what a wave's vortex ratio is, how you can use it to assess your skill level, improve your…
Dropping In Surf Show PodcastVagus Nerve Stimulation, Balance, Surfer’s Ear
Rob is joined by Dr. Charles Theivagt, Otolaryngologist, on today’s episode of the Dropping In Surf Show. They discuss methods to optimize performance by…
Dropping In Surf Show PodcastAccelerating Skill Learning in a Surf Session
In today’s episode of the Dropping In Surf Show, Rob provides the top two things that a surfer needs to accelerate their skill learning in a surf session. He…
Dropping In Surf Show PodcastScience Behind the Pop Up
Rob shares the research that has been done behind the Pop Up, interprets some of the results, and discusses how the research might direct your surfing…
Dropping In Surf Show PodcastCan Tides Increase the Power of a Wave
In this episode of the Dropping In Surf Show, Rob examines an old myth – can an incoming tide increase the power of the waves coming in? He explains why tides…
Dropping In Surf Show PodcastS-Stroke Explained
Rob said he's heard a lot of misinformation on the use of the “S-Stroke” for paddling so in this riveting episode of the Dropping In Surf Show, he dives into…
Dropping In Surf Show PodcastEvidence of Which Muscles are Used During Paddling
Rob breaks down a detailed CSU San Marcos study which characterized upper extremity muscle activation generated by surfers while paddling. The study describes…
Dropping In Surf Show PodcastUnderstanding Fluids Make You A Better Surfer
Rob goes deep into a scientific principle around how fluids behave to teach you several aspects in surfing, from surf forecasting to paddling technique to…
Dropping In Surf Show PodcastSkill Acquisition Methods, Benefits and Limitations
Rob sits down with Barry Green, Surf Coach at Centered Surfing, and they discuss methods to acquire skills for surfing and the various benefits and limitations…
Dropping In Surf Show PodcastHow Much Force Do Surfers Apply When Sprint Paddling
In this episode of the Dropping In Surf Show, Rob shares the amount of force a surfer is applying when taking a stroke. Does a surfer really need to “paddle…
Dropping In Surf Show PodcastWhat Experienced Surfers Know About Waves That You Don’t
This Dropping In Surf Show episode extrapolates information from a Scripps Institute of Oceanography Report on what makes a good wave for surfing. Throughout…
Dropping In Surf Show PodcastTakeoff Angle of Attack - Shortboards vs Longboards
In this special Dropping In Surf Show episode, Rob investigates and analyzes takeoff video of five different surfers, which provides unique observations…
Dropping In Surf Show PodcastHistory of Science in Surfing with Matt Warshaw
This Dropping In Surf Show episode features guest Matt Warshaw, surfing’s masterful historian and creator of the Encyclopedia of Surfing. Matt and Rob discuss…
Dropping In Surf Show PodcastSurfing SCIENCE! with Dr. Jeff Nessler and Dr. Sean Newcomer
Today’s episode of the Dropping In Surf Show features Dr. Jeff Nessler and Dr. Sean Newcomer from California State University, San Marcos. Jeff and Sean have…
Dropping In Surf Show PodcastLength or Volume? A Paddling Experiment with Zouhair Belkoura
In this episode of the Dropping In Surf Show, Rob sits down with Zouhair Belkoura, boardmaker and thought provoker. Zouhair proposed a question to Rob – what…
Dropping In Surf Show PodcastSurfing Rebirth, Being Humbled, Willful Resolve with Jay Haldeman
Today’s episode of the Dropping In Surf Show, Rob sits down with Jay Haldeman, creator of the SurfinShape board. Jay has not only created a valuable asset for…
Dropping In Surf Show PodcastMathematics, Breaking Glass Ceilings, Surfing Lifestyle with Amber Puha
In this episode of the Dropping In Surf Show, Rob has a conversation with Amber Puha, Department Chair of Mathematics at California State University San…
Dropping In Surf Show PodcastOvercoming Obstacles, Setting Records, Living Aloha with Fred Haywood
In this episode of the Dropping In Surf Show, Rob has a conversation with Fred Haywood. We discuss growing up on Maui, being teammates with Mark Spitz, swim…
Dropping In Surf Show PodcastSurf Skate, Body Movement, Chaos - with Dario Matoso
Rob sits down with PhD in Biomechanics, Dario Matoso, in this episode of the Dropping In Surf Show. Rob and Dario discuss how the body moves in surfing, how to…
Dropping In Surf Show PodcastFrustration to Elation - Lakeside Surf Experience with Barry Green
A special episode of the Dropping In Surf Show this month. Guest Barry Green, Centered Surfing, and Rob conducted a strike mission to Lake Chelan, WA to visit…
Dropping In Surf Show PodcastStrength, Mobility, Proprioception Training with Cris Mills
This week’s episode of the Dropping In Surf Show features guest Cris Mills, the Surf Strength Coach. Cris and Rob discuss preventing injury, how a surfer can…
Dropping In Surf Show PodcastA Wave’s Sweet Spot, Generating Speed, Brain Delays with Harry Knight
This week’s episode of the Dropping In Surf Show features guest co-host Harry Knight from Surf Simply. Harry and Rob discuss a research study conducted by Nick…
Dropping In Surf Show PodcastA Day At The Surf Ranch with Dan, Elyse, Barry, and more
This Dropping In Surf Show episode reflects upon a day at the Kelly Slater Surf Ranch in Lemoore, CA. There’s a lot that goes on when you have an experience at…
Dropping In Surf Show PodcastHydrodynamics, Drag, Propulsion, Lift with Mark Buetzow
This episode of the Dropping In Surf Show features Mark Buetzow, veteran ship designer, sailor and water-skier. Rob and Mark discuss various hydrodynamic…
Dropping In Surf Show Podcast“Unsexy” Fundamentals, Trickle Effects, Surf Travel with Coach Chris
This Dropping In Surf Show episode features Coach Chris from The Surf Continuum. Rob and Chris discuss how Chris and Evan got started with the Kookcast Podcast…
Dropping In Surf Show PodcastSurfboards, Paddleboards, Mind Games with Nick Franco
Dropping In Surf Show, featuring Nick Franco, creator of Shearwater Paddleboards and Surfboards. Nick is a surfer, competitive paddler, father, surfboard…
Dropping In Surf Show PodcastNon-Surfing Spouse Perspective, Relationships, Balance with My Wife!
This is a special episode of the Dropping In Surf Show featuring Rob’s wife Laurie, a non-surfing spouse, and her hilarious view of living with an obsessed…
Dropping In Surf Show PodcastDefying Odds, A Champion’s Mindset, Fear Motivation with Felipe Pomar
This episode features 1965 World Surfing Champion, Longevity expert, and Activist Felipe Pomar. Rob, Jim and Felipe discuss longevity, motivation, becoming a…
Dropping In Surf Show PodcastSurfing Rehab, Enhancing Performance, Body Characteristics with Scott Johnstone
This episode features Physiotherapist Scott Johnstone, practicing in Gold Coast, Australia. Rob, Jim and Scott discuss common injury patterns, sustainable…
Dropping In Surf Show PodcastMagic Boards, How to Progress, Biggest Mistakes with Dan Mori
Featuring Surf Coach Dan Mori, former WQS surfer and Owner of Fulcrum Surf in Del Mar, California. Rob, Jim and Dan discuss the most important aspect of the…
Dropping In Surf Show PodcastPsychology in Surfing, Stress Management, Rhythm with Barry Green
In this episode of the Dropping In Surf Show, Rob and Jim sit down with Barry Green, Surf Coach and Life Coach located in Santa Cruz, CA. Barry has a unique…
Dropping In Surf Show PodcastMistakes, Equipment, Mindset with Clayton Nienaber
Rob and Jim continue the conversation with surf coach and amazing human being Clayton Nienaber. They discuss common mistakes and solutions, learning from…
Dropping In Surf Show PodcastRail Turns, Secrets From Pros, Metaphors with Clayton Nienaber
This week on the Dropping In Surf Show, Rob and Jim have a conversation with surf coach, surfboard shaper, and former QS surfer Clayton Nienaber. They talk…
Dropping In Surf Show PodcastTurn Physics, Mick’s ACL Injury Analysis, and Average Surfer Training
Rob and Jim debate the possible causes of Mick’s ACL Injury, analyze the physics behind a layback turn, and share the passion behind a new board obsession on…
Dropping In Surf Show PodcastFaster Learning, Local Vibing, Exercises for Progression
This week on the Dropping In Surf Show, Rob and Jim discuss the brain’s processing speed and how it impacts surf performance, talk about locals vibing surfers…
Dropping In Surf Show PodcastPaddling Research, Improving Surf Ability, Surf Research with Dr. Steven Duhig and Pere Campistol
Joining Rob and Jim this week is Dr. Steven Duhig, Lecturer, Researcher and Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Griffith University, and Pere Campistol…
Dropping In Surf Show PodcastWorking with Top Athletes, Finding Happiness, Injuries, Body-Mind Connection with Mark Kozuki
Joining Rob and Jim this week is Doctor of Physical Therapy Mark Kozuki, who runs his practice, PT Elite Performance, out of Costa Mesa, CA. Mark had worked…
Dropping In Surf Show PodcastGetting Pitched Analysis, Boat Surfing, Surf Trips, Mistakes
Rob and Jim are back where they analyze what happens when you get pitched, how to identify when you are likely to get pitched, reminisce on boat surfing fun…
Dropping In Surf Show PodcastFear and Anxiety, Insecurity, Embarrassing Moments, Lessons Learned
Rob and Jim venture into the topic of fear and anxiety (and attempt to understand it), share stories of their own deficiencies and insecurities, lessons…
Dropping In Surf Show PodcastBiking Surfing Adventure, The Pop Up, Hacking the Brain, Style and Technique
Rob and Jim share their biking/surf adventure, the (non) science behind the pop up, variations on the pop up technique, hacking the brain for better…
Dropping In Surf Show PodcastFoot Supination, Torque and Turns, Too Much Science?, Low Back Pain, Neuroplasticity of Brain
Rob and Jim talk about foot supination and how it impacts surfing stance, impart the science behind torque and turns, give some examples of how some surfers…
Dropping In Surf Show PodcastCracking Bones, Surf Addiction, Kicking When Paddling, Propulsion, Sweet Spot for Paddling
Rob and Jim discuss what happens when we “crack” our bones; debate whether surfing is an addiction; learn about the science behind how kicking increases our…
Dropping In Surf Show PodcastMotivation, Scientific Studies Flaws and Triumphs, Body Adaptations, Surf Research, Math!
Rob and Jim share ways to motivate people, explain why scientific studies are flawed and important at the same time, share some cool adaptations of the body…