Surf Splendor

Genre defining pro freesurfer of the 90s, Margo, joins us to discuss ushering pro surfing from cottage to corporate, humility gleaned while working as a baggage handler, how a passion for bird watching led to his greatest work, and what sparked the revival in his surf career at age 50. Enjoy! Sponsor: DrinkAG1.com/surf Sponsor: Roark.com Sponsor: WaterwaysTravel.com Sponsor: REALWatersports.com …...

In today’s show Chas and David celebrate Carissa Moore’s public appreciation of BeachGrit, uncover the hidden agenda behind Tahiti’s Teahupo’o Tower, question the WSL’s silence about their fallen #4 and reveal their attempt to silence Mason Ho, the finally unveil their plans to become faith healers. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Sponsor: DrinkAG1.com/surf Sponsor: Manscaped.com promo code … Continue...

Surfer, writer, board builder, Christian Beamish joins to discuss surf adventuring through the hospices of the Navy, why the Simmons/Curren Keel might unlock new big wave paddle potential, lessons learned adrift on a self-built 27 foot sail boat, and why perspective is hard earned through life experience. Enjoy! Sponsor: Manscaped.com promo code SPLENDOR for 20% … Continue reading "488 – Christian...

In today’s episode David and Scott witness the Wave Of The Winter and ponder what the young bloke does with his life henceforth, they survey Joao’s near-fatal wipeout, wince at the Olympic barge that damaged Teahupo’o’s reef, and cringe at the latest episode of EAST. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and more! Enjoy! Sponsor: Manscaped.com promo code … Continue reading "334 – Spit! December 7, 2023" The post 334...

? In today’s show an old rivalry is inflamed as Chas vies for the role of surfing’s Anthony Bourdain, David advises the most petulant division of martial assets, the boys give tips to travel like royalty without riling the commoners, and advise for how imbibe grandly without kooking it at your holiday gathering. Enjoy! Sponsor: … Continue reading "244 – The Grit! December 1, 2023" The post 244 – T...

After a year on the 35’ sailboat “Calypte”, Torren Martyn returns to discuss how his grandmother’s adventures 60 years ago led to this journey, the pitfalls and virtues of learning to sail while at sea, living with snakes onboard, and how the voyage was the perfect preparation for parenthood. Enjoy! Sponsor: DrinkAG1.com/surf Sponsor: WaterWaysTravel.com Sponsor: Driftline.co promo code … Continue...

In today’s show Scott and David survey opening day of the winter season in Hawai’i, the colossal waves ridden and the new territory of tube riding unlocked on 10′ Guns, the potential corruption surrounding the Olympic tower at Teahupo’o, and celebrate the 74 year old who is still riding 40′ waves. Enjoy! Sponsor: ColbyPlus.com Sponsor: WaterwaysTravel.com Sponsor: REALWatersports.com … Continue re...

? Smart, passionate, sincere and with deep experience as a surfer lifestyle proponent, Matt George offers engaging insights. Let us begin. Follow @BoardroomShow IN DEEP is available through DiAngeloPublications.com   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Matt George (@mattgeorge_in_deep)   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Matt George (@mattgeorge_in_deep) … Continue reading...

In today’s gratitude themed show, David and Chas reveal the savvy surfboard shaper who’s pivoting to the beer biz, discuss Kelly’s kicking the turtle moon sandal aside for his new zoophilic partnership, question the cop on a quad who nearly maimed the children at V-Land, rank the best smile in surfing, and advise for how … Continue reading "243 – The Grit! November 22, 2023" The post 243 – The Gri...

Just a note, during Thanksgiving week here in the US, to express my deepest gratitude for giving me the opportunity to do this work. Happy Thanksgiving! Music: Bonnie Raitt, Thank You The post THANK YOU! appeared first on Surf Splendor .

In today’s episode Scott and David dissect the over glorification of shortboarding and the overwhelming lack of adaptability of shortboarders before diving into the Pipe Masters invite list, conceive of “Dude, Where’s My Board?”, survey the ripe talent pool of the has-been, and celebrate the wild life of Allan Weisbecker. Enjoy! Sponsor: SurfNVS.com Sponsor: DrinkAG1.com/surf Sponsor: REALWaterspo...

In today’s show Chas and David discuss the great many break-ups in surfing this past week, RVCA splits with their entire team, JJF hints at a potential departure from the WSL (just as his brand sponsors the Pipe Pro), Keala excoriates the WSL’s, and Saffa’s Shaun Tomson and Ricky Basnett break ties in a very … Continue reading "242 – The Grit! November 17, 2023" The post 242 – The Grit! November 1...

In today’s show David and Scott discuss the vast uncharted, untapped, unknown empty perfect surf around the globe and the series of latest films that have endeavored to discover them. They attempt to identify ingredients that make up the world’s great surf cultures, yearn nostalgically for the one-board mentality of yesteryear, question the ethics surrounding … Continue reading "331 – Spit! Novemb...

After 40 years touring and drumming for one of the biggest punk bands on the planet, Smelly joins us to discuss his transition into surfboard shaping and how the intensity of youth can that ignite a life’s journey, the camaraderie of his bandmates helped him kick heroin, showing kindness to one’s self amplifies recovery, and … Continue reading "486 – Erik “Smelly” Sandin: NOFX & Pickle Stix" The p...

In today’s show Chas and David teach you how to deftly dodge legal liability, reveal the WSL’s gaming of Guinness and undermining of surfing’s street cred, get inside info on the Bethany v. Rip Curl contract dissolution, celebrate the benefits of being burned, and discover the world’s hidden truths on page 3 of Google’s search … Continue reading "241 – The Grit! November 10, 2023" The post 241 – T...

Community activist Eddy Garcia joins us to discuss his efforts to re-house victims of Lahaina’s fires, how developers have already taken advantage of displaced families, the perils of disaster capitalism, the necessity to reduce reliance on tourism, and the inherent virtues of self-sufficiency. Enjoy! Sponsor: WaterWaysTravel.com Sponsor: Roark.com Sponsor: Driftline.co promo code “SPIT” for 15% o...

In today’s show Bethany Hamilton splits from Rip Curl after 24 years over over ideological differences and with 4 years left on the contract, the WSL’s PR squad finds an extra 18 inches of water in order to cement a new Guinness record, Gravvy finally finds his way into our hardened hearts by finding a … Continue reading "330 – Spit! November 9, 2023" The post 330 – Spit! November 9, 2023 appeared...

In today’s episode David and Chas advise on how to avoid getting ousted by the grumpy local, identify the precise amount of grump to serve as a catalyst for growth, mistakenly un-grumpy one local, celebrate the benevolence of Andy Irons, rank the lowest paying/highest power jobs, and get baited into a high-speed pursuit! Plus Barrel … Continue reading "240 – The Grit! November 3, 2023" The post 24...

In today’s show David and Scott survey how precarious global economics continue to threaten the surf industry and the opportunities for growth that exist in the void of big brand missteps; from big wave award shows, to little brands that could, to a revival of local California boardriders clubs and the burgeoning Freedom Force set … Continue reading "329 – Spit! November 2, 2023" The post 329 – Sp...

Adroit craftsmen Bill Stewart returns to discuss the elusive paradox of Gordon Clark, the stately humility of Phil Edwards, the effortless earnestness of Jimmy Buffett, and how they each bolstered and buoyed him through his successes and losses over the years. Part of two of two. Enjoy! Sponsor: DrinkAG1.com/surf Sponsor: Roark.com Sponsor: Driftline.co promo code “SPIT” for … Continue reading "48...

In today’s episode Chas and David offer a lesson in tweaker economics, explain why you ought never attempt to fuse a family vacation and a surf trip, reveal earth shattering news about one of the NBA’s all-time most famous players, isolate how to foster “it” in a surf star, and tease apart the hypocrisy of … Continue reading "239 – The Grit! October 26, 2023" The post 239 – The Grit! October 26, 2...

In today’s show Scott and David identify the sole 10 surfers who have a shot at a Title in 2024, question why Pipe isn’t the headline story in mainstream surf media, take health advice from a geriatric, celebrate surfing’s best slogan ever, then Bass and Erin Brooks both get denied Canadian citizenship. Plus Dukes and … Continue reading "328 – Spit! October 26, 2023" The post 328 – Spit! October 2...

Jovial raconteur Bill Stewart joins us to weave his tale from barefoot skiing in Kentucky, to fudge-making for Carnies in Michigan, to Shanghai’ing a teen to California in search of surf, to becoming one of surfing’s preeminent board builders, along with the fortunes and friends earned and lost along the way. Enjoy this, the first … Continue reading "483 – Bill Stewart: Part One" The post 483 – Bi...

In today’s show Chas and David explore the seedy underbelly of surfing’s drug addled past; the dealers, the users, the fallout, alongside the risks and promise of stem-cells and opioids, all before weighing the costs of identifying as a “longboarder” and imploring you to support low-lever hooliganism. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Sponsor: Family Crest by … Continue reading "238 – The Grit! October...

Era defining pioneer of the shortboard revolution, writer, World Champ, Nat Young joins us to discuss abandoning his animal aggression, reveals his favorite modern shapers, shares stories of Tom Blake & Miki Dora, and illuminates some of his greatest lessons learned and shared in his latest book, “Church Of The Open Sky”. Enjoy! Sponsor: Family Crest … Continue reading "482 – Nat Young" The post 4...