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The Double-Up

Hosted by Rachael Tilly and Shannon · sports · EN-US

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Hosted by Rachael Tilly and Shannon Hughes, The Double-Up features current women's surfing news along with deeper conversations delving into particular topics within the women's surf world.

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Selective

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What is The Double-Up about?

Hosted by Rachael Tilly and Shannon Hughes, The Double-Up features current women's surfing news along with deeper conversations delving into particular topics within the women's surf world.

Who hosts The Double-Up?

The Double-Up is hosted by Rachael Tilly and Shannon. The show has published 83 episodes to date.

What has The Double-Up covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Episode 82: The rise of Bettylou, fresh edits, more WSL changes, Stab High, Challenger Series kick-off and much more!" (18 June 2025, 95 minutes), "Episode 81: Cait Miers and Be Ryder talk forging their own paths as photographers in the surf industry" (3 June 2025, 76 minutes), and "Episode 80: Mid-Season CT Update, Plus: Big Tour Changes for 2026, and the ISA World Longboard Championships" (14 May 2025, 121 minutes).

How often does The Double-Up publish?

The Double-Up publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 75 minutes across 83 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The Double-Up?

Booking probability for The Double-Up is 23%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Double-Up requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Double-Up's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch The Double-Up?

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About the host

Rachael Tilly and Shannon hosts The Double-Up, a sports podcast with 83 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • The Double-Up

    Episode 82: The rise of Bettylou, fresh edits, more WSL changes, Stab High, Challenger Series kick-off and much more!

    Jun 18, 20251h 35mS0

    <p>The constant whirlwind of surf comp coverage on the show is joined this month by talk of some incredible new additions to the women's surf film canon, as well as even more change within the WSL, including the...

  • The Double-Up

    Episode 81: Cait Miers and Be Ryder talk forging their own paths as photographers in the surf industry

    Jun 3, 20251h 16mS0

    <p>When the Margaret River Pro kicked off a couple weeks ago a little-known historical note for professional surfing was also taking place; two women were hired to be the main event photographers for the first time...

  • The Double-Up

    Episode 80: Mid-Season CT Update, Plus: Big Tour Changes for 2026, and the ISA World Longboard Championships

    May 14, 20252h 1mS0

    <p>We have arrived at the midway point of a whirlwind WSL Championship Tour season, with six events down and six to go. Three CTs have run in the few weeks since we last recorded and there's only one more chance for the...

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    Episode 79: Portugal CT Wrap, incl. a discussion on voices and influence in surfing, Lucy Small chats Ceibo and Noosa Fest, plus this month's news round-up!

    Mar 26, 20251h 55mS0

    <p>For those who follow our Instagram, you may have seen or engaged with a conversation we started relating to a comment from the booth at the recently wrapped Portugal CT. It wasn't necessarily an offensive comment...

  • The Double-Up

    Welcome to The Double-Up

    Mar 11, 20251 minS0
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    Episode 78: The Lineup Collab: The Undeniable Progression of Women's Surfing

    Mar 11, 20251h 15mS0

    <p>In a first for The Double-Up, The Lineup reached out with the opportunity to join in on a special collab epsiode to discuss the current state of women's surfing. </p><p>Never ones to pass up an opportunity to dig in...

  • The Double-Up

    Episode 77: Natural Selection and Abu Dhabi: Recapping two very different events that share surprising similarities

    Mar 4, 20251h 43mS0

    <p>In theory the two major surfing events that ran back-to-back in mid-February could not have been more different - one held at a man-made wave in a place no surf contest deserves to be, seemingly at odds with the...

  • The Double-Up

    Episode 76: Annie Reickert Interview

    Feb 24, 202553 minS0

    <p>Growing up on the Hawaiian island of Maui, Annie Reickert has spent her life embedded in the harsh elements of the windy isle, embracing them to grow into a waterwoman of the highest order.</p><p>After receiving her...

  • The Double-Up

    Episode 75: Tyler, Caity and Molly fire up the Pipe Pro, Plus: Abu Dhabi discussion and preview, the North Shore season, and plenty more!

    Feb 13, 20251h 52mS0

    <p>It took some time to get there but the 2025 CT season is off and running with Pipe run and won by two-time World Champion Tyler Wright, who is now wearing the yellow jersey for the first time in nearly two...

  • The Double-Up

    Episode 74: Vahine Fierro Interview

    Dec 20, 202454 minS0

    <p>Vahine Fierro needs no introduction. As one of the most beloved figures in modern-day surfing, Vahine has carried herself throughout her career with an air of joy and beauty, buoyed by her frank honesty. She won the...

  • The Double-Up

    Episode 73: The Future and History of Women on the CT

    Dec 12, 20241h 2mS0

    <p>From Margo to Molly, Sofia to Steph, Chelsea and Carissa to Caity and Caroline, Sandy to Sally, Pam to Paige, Lynne to Layne, the Championship Tour has provided us an incredible array of women across three different...

  • The Double-Up

    Episode 72: Challenger Series Year-End Wrap, ISA World Masters Recap, incl. Interview w/ Kim Wooldridge and Serena Brooke, Plus: Lazer Breathing Dragons Review and World Para Surfing Champs Preview

    Nov 3, 20241h 35mS0

    <p>It's a bumper episode this week, delving into all the news we've missed in recent times.<br/><br/>We start by catching up on the end of the Challenger Series, talking through each of the qualifiers for the 2025 CT...

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    Episode 71: Rachael Tilly is Your New World Longboard Champion!

    Oct 28, 20241h 37mS0

    <p>In a surprise to no-one, we have dedicated this entire episode to the incredible feat that our co-host has accomplished in winning her second World Title. <br/><br/>Having recently interviewed Rach after her US Open...

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    Episode 70: Abu Dhabi Longboard Classic Recap and Longboard World Champs Preview, Plus: Challenger Series Update and Milla Brown's Odyssey

    Oct 7, 202445 minS0

    <p>The Longboard Tour has reached its pinnacle for 2024, with the inaugural Abu Dhabi Longboard Classic being wrapped and the Top 8 decided for El Salvador. Our very own Rachael Tilly sits in prime position to challenge...

  • The Double-Up

    Episode 69: WSL Finals Breakdown - Caity Simmers is Your New World Champion!

    Sep 16, 202457 minS0

    <p>Another season is now officially in the books and, at 18-years-old, Caity Simmers is your new World Champion.<br/><br/>As predicted by Rach and Shan last episode, an initial loss to defending World Champion Caroline...

  • The Double-Up

    Episode 68: WSL Finals Preview and Fiji Pro Breakdown, incl. Interview with Erin Brooks

    Sep 5, 20241h 7mS0

    <p>We're nothing if not wildly inconsistent. No episodes for two months and then two in a week? Welcome to the show.<br/><br/>With an extremely quick turnaround from Fiji into the Finals, and with the only real swell of...

  • The Double-Up

    Episode 67: The Olympics and the US Open - Rach and Shan Interview Each Other

    Sep 1, 20241h 32mS0

    <p>This episode our co-hosts are front and center after a major return to the top of the podium for Rach and a big second Olympic Games opportunity for Shan. With the two events happening almost simultaneously, we...

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    Episode 66: Previewing the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and the 2024 WSL Longboard Tour

    Jul 18, 202450 minS0

    <p>Two big things for 2024 are presently getting underway and we've returned from the cliff we fell off to give you a glimpse of the excitement that awaits competitive women's surfing in the coming days.<br/><br/>It's...

  • The Double-Up

    Episode 65: Margaret River Pro Recap, incl. Gabriela Bryan Interview, Plus ISA World Longboard Championships

    May 3, 20241h 8mS0

    <p>The Western Australia Margaret River Pro is always a captivating event, with all kinds of variables thrown at surfers in the wild west, especially now with the dreaded Mid-Season Cut. This year's epic Finals Day...

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    Episode 64: The Sexualization of Women's Surfing Conversation Continues, Plus a Recap of Bells and a Preview of Margaret River

    Apr 9, 20241h 2mS0

    <p>Who knew that as we started the conversation in our last episode, Stab were already deep in production of the latest episode in their How Surfers Get Paid series, covering exactly the same topic - the sexualization...

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