Jamie caught up with Laurie in Dec 2021, for The Late Drop.

When Billabong sent 19-year-old Laurie Towner to one of the scariest waves on the planet during a massive swell with top-shelf pros Andy Irons and Joel Parkinson in 2006, few expected the Angourie hell boy to actually step up to the plate — much less rule the whole field.

While most of the crew spent the day getting towed into terrifying kegs at Shipstern’s Bluff, Laurie casually paddled into the bomb of the day — and cemented his reputation as a heavy-water star. Towner almost immediately switched from competing in pro contests to chasing big waves and backless slabs all over the world as a professional freesurfer for Billabong, resulting in XXL Awards, video parts and magazine covers galore.

But the career of a daredevil can be a fickle one. Towner was only 25 when he lost his main sponsor despite nonstop accolades and countless brushes with death. It turned out to be blessing in disguise as he was able to focus on his young family while remaining a standout in historic swell events, from the Code Red Swell at Teahupo’o to the Thundercloud Reef sessions in Fiji. Now, with a fresh sponsor and a newfound focus on Jaws, Laurie Towner’s best may be yet to come.

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Host: Jamie Mitchell

Executive Producer: Jamie Mitchell

Executive Producer: Stacey Piggott

Opening Song: 'Six Ways To Sunday' – The Drones

Opening Edit: Aaron Cupples

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Today on the show, Jamie is joined by one of the most fearless competitors ever to take the helm, Jimmy Spithill. From his early days sailing on the waters of Sydney to becoming the youngest skipper in the history of the America’s Cup, a two-time America’s Cup-winning skipper, Jimmy’s career is defined by bold decisions, unshakable confidence, and a never-say-die attitude. Inducted into both the America’s Cup and Australian Sailing Hall Of Fame, battled some of the toughest crews on the planet, staged one of the greatest comebacks in sports history with Oracle Team USA, and continues to push the limits of what’s possible on the water. Get ready for an inside look at the mindset, grit, and passion that have made Jimmy Spithill a true legend of modern sailing.

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Host: Jamie Mitchell

Executive Producer: Jamie Mitchell

Executive Producer: Stacey Piggott

Opening Song: 'Six Ways To Sunday' – The Drones

Opening Edit: Aaron Cupples

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In December 2021, Jamie chatted to Kai Lenny for The Late Drop. The thing about Kai Lenny, one of the greatest watermen the world has ever known, is that Kai is unapologetically…Kai. He’ll tell you that he wants catch the biggest wave ever surfed on the planet, and in the same breath, tell you that he’d like to surf Shipstern’s Bluff specifically so he could try a chop-hop down that infamous Shipstern’s step. No shame in Kai’s game. With a first name that literally means “ocean” in Hawaiian, and Waterman as his middle (it’s actually an old German family name), it’s like Kai was born to be great. Recently dropping his new series with Red Bull “Life of Kai,” which shows all the struggles and trips it takes to get to greatness, Jamie Mitchell sat down with the man in the newest episode of the Late Drop.

Production Credits:

Host: Jamie Mitchell

Executive Producer: Jamie Mitchell

Executive Producer: Stacey Piggott

Opening Song: 'Six Ways To Sunday' – The Drones

Opening Edit: Aaron Cupples

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Today Jamie’s diving deep, literally, with our guest, Vitomir Maričić. Vitomir is a world champion freediver, ocean explorer, and one of the leading figures in underwater sports and innovation.

As a multiple national and world record holder, he’s spent his life pushing the limits of human potential beneath the surface. But his work doesn’t stop there.

From advancing marine conservation efforts to developing cutting-edge technologies for underwater exploration, Vitomir combines athletic mastery with a visionary approach to the future of the ocean. Get ready for an inspiring conversation about breath, balance, and the beauty of the deep blue.

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Production Credits:

Host: Jamie Mitchell

Executive Producer: Jamie Mitchell

Executive Producer: Stacey Piggott

Opening Song: 'Six Ways To Sunday' – The Drones

Opening Edit: Aaron Cupples

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In 2021, Jamie sat down with Shane Dorian thanks to Surfline.

Every so often, in certain eras across certain disciplines, an

athlete doesn’t just change the way we look at a team — he or she changes the

way we look at the sport itself. A little over a decade ago, Shane Dorian did

that with big-wave surfing out at Jaws. He raised the bar out there in XXL

paddle-surfing, setting a precedent for all others to follow, while innovating

and progressing that bar himself. Now a self-proclaimed surf-dad (geez, imagine

if your pops was Shane Dorian?!) the big-wave GOAT talks with Jamie Mitchell at

length in episode one of Season 3 of the Late Drop. And, yeah, this one’s a

BANGER. Buckle up and enjoy.

Production Credits:

Host: Jamie Mitchell

Executive Producer: Jamie Mitchell

Executive Producer: Stacey Piggott

Opening Song: 'Six Ways To Sunday' – The Drones

Opening Edit: Aaron Cupples

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In this conversation, Jamie Mitchell and multiple ARIA Award nominee and two-time APRA award-winning Australian blues/roots musician Ash Grunwald discuss the evolution of touring and performance rituals, emphasising the shift from alcohol consumption to mindfulness practices for mental health. They explore the importance of maintaining a balance between work and play, particularly through activities like surfing, and reflect on memorable experiences in the ocean.

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Production Credits:

Host: Jamie Mitchell

Executive Producer: Jamie Mitchell

Executive Producer: Stacey Piggott

Opening Song: 'Six Ways To Sunday' – The Drones

Opening Edit: Aaron Cupples

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Jamie chatted to Felicity in 2020, for The Late Drop thanks to Surfline.

Five years ago, a young woman from Perth, who was becoming disillusioned with the waves on the women’s world tour rode the biggest wave ever caught by a female Australian surfer at Cowaramup Bombora, aka Cow Bombie. That young woman was Felicity Palmateer, aka “Flick.” It was a wave that broke 7X world champion Layne Beachley’s previous record (a woman whose signed poster Flick would admire her whole life, pinned to her bedroom wall). From that wave through the present, she’s been chasing giant swells all over the world — even finishing runner up to Paige Alms last year in the Peahi Challenge (by a slim 1.48-point margin). Freshly home from a giant swell-run up the coast of her native Western Australia, Jamie checks in with this fearless woman-wonder.

Production Credits:

Host: Jamie Mitchell

Executive Producer: Jamie Mitchell

Executive Producer: Stacey Piggott

Opening Song: 'Six Ways To Sunday' – The Drones

Opening Edit: Aaron Cupples

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Chris Bertish is a champion of adventure, resilience, and purpose; a big‑wave surf legend and world-record-setting ocean pioneer, film-maker, author and engaging speaker. Having redefined the boundaries of what’s possible, he completed a solo, unsupported 7,500 km stand‑up paddle crossing of the Atlantic over 93 days. Through his journey, Chris has proved that the greatest obstacles often lie within, and that with mindset, perseverance, and purpose, we can each achieve our dreams, smash our goals and at the same time choose to leave a positive mark on the world. His mission? To inspire individuals and organisations to embrace the impossible, act courageously, and become the change they wish to see.

In this engaging conversation, Chris shares his journey from a young boy immersed in water sports to becoming a renowned big wave surfer. He discusses the importance of consistency, preparation, and embracing fear as a guiding force in life. Chris reflects on his experiences in the ocean, the lessons learned from nature, and the significance of community in shaping his path. The conversation culminates in his defining moment at the Mavericks contest, highlighting the unseen hard work that leads to success. In this conversation, Chris Bertish shares his incredible journey as a big wave surfer and adventurer, detailing his decade-long pursuit of competing at the Mavericks event, the challenges he faced, and the importance of commitment and visualisation in achieving his goals. He discusses his transformative transatlantic expedition, emphasizing the purpose behind his adventures and the impact he aims to have on ocean conservation and education. Chris also reveals his future projects and the significance of living a life driven by purpose and resilience.

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Host: Jamie Mitchell

Executive Producer: Jamie Mitchell

Executive Producer: Stacey Piggott

Opening Song: 'Six Ways To Sunday' – The Drones

Opening Edit: Aaron Cupples

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