EP 148: Mick Fanning - What makes Bells Beach so special, His post-tour career, The resurgence of Australian men’s surfing, Becoming a father, How to deal with pressure, Finding his place in free surfing, and His latest Search trip with Gabriel Medina

Three-time World Champion and four-time Bells Beach winner Mick
Fanning joins the podcast. He talks about what makes Bells Beach so
special, the aura surrounding the wave, the resurgence of
Australian men’s surfing on tour, Owen Wright’s final competitive
event, and the added dimension of the Mid-season Cut. He discusses
his post-Championship Tour career, becoming a father, going on a
Rip Curl Search trip with Gabriel Medina to a secret location,
finding your place in the free surfing space, his lifetime deal
with Rip Curl, and the many other companies and passions he’s
working on. Mick also gives advice on how to deal with pressure,
shares what types of boards he’s riding now, and looks back at his
career-altering win as a wildcard at the 2001 Rip Curl Pro Bells
Beach.  Learn more about Mick and follow him here. Watch the
highlights from Tyler’s win at Bells Beach in 2022. Tune in for the
Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach pres by Bonsoy live April 4-14 on
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