Surf Splendor

? In today’s show David and Chas discuss the ethics of adult pro surfers dating high-schoolers, the dangers of crying “cyber bully”, an entirely new species of VAL, why you should “woman up”, and the slippery slope of watching fight videos on Instagram. Enjoy! Partner: VAERWatches.com/surfsplendor Partner: DrinkAG1.com/surf JOIN US ON PATREON! Weekly bonus episodes including chats … Continue readi...

In today’s episode Garrett and Nicole McNamara share their how their lives have transformed since 100 Foot Wave, the opportunities they’ve declined, the very real power of pheromones, how opting not to work with surf brands has benefited his career, and producer Joe Lewis details how he’s converted the mainstream into surf fans. Enjoy! Presented … Continue reading "556 – Garrett & Nicole McNamara:...

In today’s show Scott and David discuss the fervor and controversy at the Burleigh final, recount the best final in history, explain why Julian’s isn’t a comeback story, finally give Filipe due credit, and learn how to time travel with Mickey Munoz. Enjoy! Partners: SurfNVS.com Partners: REALWatersports.com Partners: DrinkAG1.com/surf Partners: Surfrider.org Partners: Treeswax.com BASS INTERVIEWS...

In today’s show Chas and David give the haziest suggestions for how to win Mother’s Day before celebrating the sanitation of ELO’s Poo Poo touch, a nostalgic throwback party at Burleigh, determine whether gold chain’s help you shred, and admit that they want a peek inside your bathroom medicine cabinet. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! … Continue reading "319 – The Grit! May 9, 2025" The post 319 – The...

In today’s show musician and surfer Landon McNamara recounts his historic Eddie win, how injury and destitution positioned him for that final wave, divine orchestration, the unassailable spirituality of Waimea, and why music is auditory reflection of the surf experience. Enjoy! Live Shows! June 11th in Jacksonville Beach, FL Tickets HERE and June 12th in … Continue reading "555 – Landon McNamara"...

In today’s show Scott and David discuss the radical shake-up at the WSL, the end of an era and the hope of a new Dream Tour, they recap Burleigh, celebrate the Aikau family, and welcome Jamie Tierney to discuss How Surfers Get Paid. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Partners: ColbyPlus.com Partners: WaterwaysTravel.com Partners: REALWatersports.com Partners: DrinkAG1.com/surf Partners: Surfrider.org Pa...

In today’s show David and Chas identify the precise perfect sized birth canal, pinpoint the problem with surf Vlogs, discover the orgy that birthed colonized Australia, and explain why you should be wary of anyone who wears a crown of flowers. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Partner: VAERWatches.com/surfsplendor Partner: DrinkAG1.com/surf Join David at Point Break Festival on … Continue reading "318 –...

In today’s show Scott and David correct the official record and identify an important surfing world first, we learn why PT loves pink, find out how Bells became a hi-pro wave, and celebrate one of Pipeline’s most committed chargers. Enjoy! Partners: SurfNVS.com Partners: REALWatersports.com Partners: DrinkAG1.com/surf Partners: Surfrider.org Partners: Treeswax.com Sponsor: PointBreakFestival.com T...

In today’s show Nick and Hannah share tales from a world where everyone surfs, redefine our perception of “core”, find vitality from VALS, attempt to fill the void of women in surf media, and survey data that shows how drastically surf culture has shifted. Enjoy! Presented by: Surfrider.org Presented by: REALWatersports.com Presented by: VAERWatches.com/surfsplendor Sponsor: DrinkAG1.com/surf Join...

In today’s show David and Chas catch a wink from a secret admirer, competitive surfing hits a historic flashpoint on the Bowl, surfer seek retreat back into their mother’s womb, and why it’s okay to take your wife’s surname but you shouldn’t do it. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Partner: VAERWatches.com/surfsplendor Partner: DrinkAG1.com/surf JOIN US ON PATREON! … Continue reading "317 – The Grit! Ap...

In today’s show Scott sets new records in the surf world, David recants his rant about a Gold Medalist World Champ, and the boys survey Bells, caution about river waves, start saving for Utah real estate, and fear a new apex predator in the Indo line-up. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Partners: ColbyPlus.com Partners: REALWatersports.com Partners: DrinkAG1.com/surf Partners: Surfrider.org … Continue...

In today’s show Chas and David realize why it’s Always Sunny In Surfing, celebrate Sam George, embrace the art of a perfectly timed exit, decide to finally support the disenfranchised, and explain why you should never recline your seat on an airplane. Enjoy! Partner: VAERWatches.com/surfsplendor Partner: DrinkAG1.com/surf Join David at Point Break Festival on June 21 & … Continue reading "316 – Th...

In today’s show surf media raconteur Sam George explains how a nomadic childhood fostered his spirit of resilience, the “terrible” mistake that led to him leaving Surfer Magazine, why being lost in Casablanca formed his wayfaring lifestyle, the gift to a teenaged Josh Brolin paid dividends decades later, and he reflects on the 695 different … Continue reading "552 – Sam George" The post 552 – Sam...

In today’s show Scott and David celebrate the greatest story to emerge in recent history in CT surfing, marvel at Gabriela Bryan going toe-to-toe with Jordy, are flummoxed by an Olympic power play, and get swept away by the whimsy of Phil Edwards. Plus Dukes and Kooks. Enjoy! Partners: SurfNVS.com Partners: WaterwaysTravel.com Partners: REALWatersports.com Partners: DrinkAG1.com/surf Partners: Sur...

In today’s show David and Chas celebrate surfing’s outlaw DNA, make a case for going straight, Kelly’s kid finally picks his own name, locals begin to resent their status, and we learn why dodging the barrel might be the ultimate Barrel. Enjoy! Partner: VAERWatches.com/surfsplendor Partner: DrinkAG1.com/surf JOIN US ON PATREON! Weekly bonus episodes including chats with YOU! CLICK … Continue readi...

In today’s show David and Scott recap their El Salvador trip, profile the biggest charlatan in surf history, bid farewell to Olympic long boarding, welcome the first ever CT event at Burleigh, and bow to Mr. Wayne Lynch. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and more! Enjoy! Partners: ColbyPlus.com Partners: WaterwaysTravel.com Partners: REALWatersports.com Partners: DrinkAG1.com/surf Partners: Surfrider.org Partner...

? In today’s show David returns from El Salvador to share a blueprint for how to thrive in a lineup of COVID VALs, Filipe represents a totem for society’s victim mentality, Chas laments the shifting of local enforcer turned playground bully, and we discover the moment Kelly altered a lifelong health practice to collect a … Continue reading "314 – The Grit! April 8, 2025" The post 314 – The Grit! A...

In today’s show, live from El Salvador, Scott schools everyone on a foil, David finally acknowledges the value of wave pools, and then the boys play fantasy surf travel, and look into the past to predict the next major trends in surf. Enjoy! Partners: SurfNVS.com Partners: REALWatersports.com Partners: DrinkAG1.com/surf Partners: Surfrider.org Partners: Treeswax.com JOIN US ON PATREON! WE’RE IN EL...

In today’s show former pro surfer turned writer Jason Borte shares stories from writing Kelly Slater’s autobiography, offers insights into Pharrell’s new wave pool, recalls riding the dot com boom and bust in surf, gives tips to artfully time  an exit, and reveals why Virginia is for lovers. Enjoy! Link to Jason’s Kickstarter HERE Presented … Continue reading "551 – Jason Borte" The post 551 – Jas...

In today’s action packed show, the WSL loses another marquee surfer to mental health distress, Mayhem sues Lada Gaga and opens a closet of skeletons, the boys then identify the cause of your awful surfing, get baited out to lascivious deviants, and learn why you should never trust someone with a urinal in their home. … Continue reading "313 – The Grit! March 28, 2025" The post 313 – The Grit! Marc...

In today’s show inventive surfboard shaper Bill “Stretch” Riedel five decades of keystone moments in design revolution, breaking his neck and becoming patient one for a radical life saving procedure, how success can bankrupt a business, and why nostalgia and ego are the antithesis of progression. Enjoy! Presented by: Surfrider.org Presented by: REALWatersports.com Presented by: VAERWatches.com/sur...

In today’s show Scott and David finalize their packing list for El Salvador and prep for a run-in with the WSL, explain why scarcity is still a path to success in surf media, identify why surfboard designs aren’t inventions but collaborations, and learn that a legacy is more important than virility. Plus Dukes and Kooks! … Continue reading "401 – Spit! March 26, 2025" The post 401 – Spit! March 26...

? In today’s show Chas and David identify a new celebrity + surfer doppelgänger, celebrate the reprobates, explain why the WSL is now begging for Johns, and outline how a maligned child’s game is the way to revitalize our youth and perspective on equality. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Partner: VAERWatches.com/surfsplendor Partner: DrinkAG1.com/surf JOIN US ON PATREON! Weekly … Continue reading "312 – The...

In today’s show David and Scott unearth a trove of 1960s Surfer mags, marvel at the raw expression of Shane Herring, make and argument for the no-make, assess the controversy in Puerto Rico, and takes notes from a pivotal flash point in surfboard design evolution. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Partners: ColbyPlus.com Partners: REALWatersports.com Partners: DrinkAG1.com/surf Partners: Surfrider.org...

In today’s episode filmmaker Nathan Oldfield shares why he doesn’t watch this own films, how staying attuned to one’s self requires active work, why melancholy is fuel, silliness is sacred, and how connecting to personal grief has deepened his work as a high-school teacher. Enjoy! Presented by FlorenceMarineX.com/surf for 20% off Presented by: Surfrider.org Presented by: REALWatersports.com Presen...