The Drop: Which Surfer Got Filthy Rich Selling Bags of Coconut Powder? - Stab Mag

Watch: Episode 1 of the Surf100 Challenger Series presented by Pacifico

251 Views

The Drop: Which Surfer Got Filthy Rich Selling Bags of Coconut Powder?

Plus a chat with Jed Smith about both of his week’s hit pieces.

stabfm // Feb 7, 2021
Words by stab
Reading Time: < 1 minute

Welcome to Episode 2 of The Drop, Stab’s regular(ish?) podcast where we discuss our top stories of the week.

While we came out with a few episodes of The Drop in 2020, we got sidetracked a few jobs near the end of the year that demanded the attention of our inimitable host Danny Johnson (as evidenced by his beginning this pod with “Welcome to The Pick Up”, a most comical Freudian slip).

This week we sit down with Jed Smith who penned not one, but two hit stories in the past seven days. Danny and Jed discuss the recent rejection of the proposed WSL event at Lennox Head as well as Jed’s heartfelt reflections on his early life, and how a role at Stab changed his trajectory for the better.

At 20:40, Danny sits down with Stab founder Sam Mcintosh to discuss 2020’s Rich List. A list previously dominated by surfing’s top endorsement deals, this year Sam found that it was those with creative sources of revenue, such as Barbies, health powders, and pornography who wound up on top.

Click here to listen to The Drop as well as all our other Stab Podcasts, and look out for our Spotify channel coming soon.

Comments

Comments are a Stab Premium feature. Gotta join to talk shop.

Already a member? Sign In

Want to join? Sign Up

Advertisement

Most Recent

A One-Legged Italo Is Still Better Than Most Of The CT

Ramzi and Crosby fall to the Wounded Wario and Finals Day is decided.

Jun 11, 2026

Want To Win One Of Ethan Ewing’s Stab In The Dark Boards?

We’re giving away all 12 boards to our Stab Premium members.

Jun 10, 2026

Watch Rán: A Scandinavian Surfing Saga

"I've made a lot of short films. This is the only one I'd call perfect."…

Jun 9, 2026

“Gabe Morvil Is The Best Surfer No One’s Heard Of” — Dane Reynolds

Former drops DEFECTIVE UNITS // VOL #3, starring Timo Simmers and a Wilmington sparky.

Jun 9, 2026

Op-Ed: I’ve Surfed 27 Wavepools Around The World — These Ones Are Worth The Money

An unbiased, unaffiliated reporter shares his findings.

Jun 8, 2026

Punta Roca Calls The Forecast’s Bluff

Simmers sizzles, Riss Moore launches heat-saving air rev in the dying seconds.

Jun 8, 2026

Ethan Ewing & Dane Reynolds Discuss The Best Surfboard On The Planet | StabMic Ep. 17

“I’d still rather watch Occy or Bobby surf J-Bay than some of the tour surfers.”

Jun 7, 2026

Board Dramas And Upsets Abound As Griffin & Filipe Lose Early

Meanwhile Gabby, Yago, and a hobbling Italo forge on.

Jun 6, 2026

Drug Tests, Dust Ups, And Steph & Ethan Fall Early At Punta Roca

Day one, from the rocks.

Jun 6, 2026

Recent Call List: Shaper 22, Shaper 02. Choose One.

A messy little confession about shaper honesty, backroom deals, and the six-month window Hayden Cox…

Jun 5, 2026

A Learner Surfer Might’ve Spelled An Early End To Italo’s El Salvador Campaign

World No. 1 injured by rogue logger, and a mystery wildcard emerges...

Jun 4, 2026

2026 Surf100 Challenge Series Presented By Pacifico, Episode 01

Challenge 1: Our eight surfers play capture the flag at Blacks Beach.

Jun 4, 2026

“This Feels Like Something Worth Happening In Surfing”

RAGE and Former clasp hands.

Jun 4, 2026

Shane Stedman: Father, Shaper, Ugg Boot Impresario Kicks Out At 85

In memory of one of the great Australian chancers.

Jun 3, 2026

Jordy’s Out, Swell Is In, And Punta Roca Sets The Stove To Boil

A 2026 Surf City El Salvador Pro preview.

Jun 3, 2026

And The Winner Of Stab In The Dark With Ethan Ewing Is…

The man you least expected. 

Jun 1, 2026

Who Makes The Best Boardshorts In The World?

We've got the data.

Jun 1, 2026

Goofies Rule The Rankings, While The World’s Best Surfer Sits In 10th Place

What have we learned from the first third of the tour?

May 30, 2026
Advertisement