Spit! - Surf Podcast

In today's show David and Scott dissect the Sunset Beach recluse who podiumed alongside the greats at The Eddie while quietly making a living from Hollywood, discuss why surfboards might need a different construction for each design, unpack the greatest surf event of 2026 that you haven't seen, recognize the benefits of a reallocation of weather systems, and Scott has a heartfelt apology for one o...

In today's show Scott and David dissect what is lost in the motion era without the focus on still photography, dive deep into the stats of the Lowers Pro to learn just how remarkable Brooks' and Pupo's wins really are, baton down for the historic weather and wave events that are altering the coastlines, sing the praises of lie down surfing, and congratulate the winner of the 2026 Big Wave awards....

In today's show David and Scott sing the praises of an under appreciated Hawaiian waterman, question where Lowers actually fits into an updated conversation about modern hi-pro surfing, explain why shapers are far more interesting than surfers, analyze whether the latest EAST is high-concept social commentary, and seek intel from the coach who coaches the CT's best coaches. Plus Dukes and Kooks! E...

In today's show Scott and David get infiltrated by Ai to reveal the real number of boards in Scott's quiver, Simon Anderson chimes in with the most prescient assessment and indictment of competitive surfing, Maurice Cole reveals the ways that high-performance surfing has stagnated for 25 years, Stab makes two major breakthroughs in competitive surfing that requires action from the WSL, and the boy...

In today's show David and Scott learn that they know nothing about fins but both love a Twinzer, attempt to decode Cheyne Horan's contrarian design theory, harken back to a time when one shaper charmed a world champ into selecting his board as a winner, warn about the dangers of sanding your own surfboard, and then they review the Fiji Pro, reflect on the most shocking performances of the year, an...

In today's show Scott and David reflect on the life of one of surfing's most polarizing figures whose incredible surfing was nearly overshadowed by his persona, bow down to Erin Brooks for her unassailable tube riding performance and trouncing of all comers, reevaluate the mens title race, Scott gets confronted by the elephant in the room, and David reports from on-the-ground at the Moon Rock loun...

In today's show David and Scott reveal one of Hawaii's best-ever full figured rippers, discover why Martin Potter isn't often included in their many "greats" conversations, gossip about the best privately owned surfboard collection on the planet, and then unpack episode of EAST with Harry Bryant, lament the poor surf, praise the shapers efforts, and finally decree to never get mad about a blown wa...

In today's show Scott interviews David about his time with surfing's most enigmatic figure, the boys marvel at the retiree who set the performance standard for the next gen, celebrate the Moniz clan's latest achievement, identify why it's so hard to accept that Griff is among the best in the world, earmark yet another flashpoint in women's surfing, and propose that a potential 10 should be a prere...

In today's show Scott returns from Indonesia to regale with stories of broken boards, maimed elbows, and tube time at age 60, the boys then shift focus to triangle shaped surfboards, parenthood on Tour, the highs and lows of the US Open, the utter absurdity of the wave at the End Of The Road, and the incentive problem for the WSL. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy!

In today's show David and Scott are shocked by Time Magazine's most influential surfer, but use it to made a bold world title prediction, question if better waves in wave pools will actually lead to fiscal solvency, welcome a second attempt at a Rebel Tour, and discover how slow, solo travel might cure man's modern malady. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

In today's show Scott and David reflect on the career of the greatest surfer/shaper ever from The Hague, pen a eulogy to Scott's SUP career, plot an investment strategy to buy new boards before pioneer shapers retire, acknowledge Slater's unrivaled Teahupo'o resume before writing him off, finally determine an objective way to measure waves (thanks Henet Wave!), and receive a naturalistic remedy op...

In today's show David and Scott remember which pro surfer launched the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and his connection to a murderous jewel thief, they revisit the origin story of Cloud 9 and mythical lore that's drawn the WSL to it's fabled reef, discuss the major shake up in the WSL rankings, reflect on how tragedy can spark reinvention and drive to succeed, and finally identify the definitive b...

In today's show Scott and David reflect on "Big Wave Surfing's" adjacency to all other surfing, revisit some of the most harrowing stories of survival and breakthrough, gossip about the infighting, romance, and dramas the percolate from those intense line-ups, and finally give recognition to some of the sports purists who never seek a dime from their exploits. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and more! Enjoy!

In today's show David and Scott identify surfing's most prodigious man of mystery, hear the harrowing tale of Timmy Patterson's near drowning, mark a stark contrast between Carissa Moore and Tyler Wright's manner of celebration, welcome Leo Fioravanti to his rightful throne, and salute one of the greatest surf teams to every be assembled. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and more! Enjoy!

In today's show Scott and David live commentate the El Salvador Pro, are stunned by the massive upsets, analyze two hugely consequential priority blunders by the WSL's judge, do a deep dive into American softness and wonder if grittiness can ever be fostered in adulthood, and welcome the long awaited return of SoCal's premium big wave spot. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and more! Enjoy!

In today's show David and Scott prep for the El Salvador Pro, salivate over the forecast, review the massive South Swells parading though the Pacific and some of the epic rides, begin the design process to improve the big wave Gun, review the finale footage of Stab In The Dark, analysis why Hayden gets maligned and reassess the stereotype, and offer a due round of applause for the honorable runner...

In today's show Scott and David review the New Zealand Pro and parse the controversy about "traditional vs aerial" approach in the mens final, celebrate another redefining of what's possible by Carissa Moore, question how so many greats have fallen into the rankings abyss, advise to not change shapers mid-career, and bid a fond farewell to one of San Diego's most indelible board builders. Plus Duk...

In today's show David and Scott discuss the delicate balance of maintaining a passion for surf while being able to monetize it and exploit to the masses, revel in the Twin+1 virtues at gutless Manu Bay, note a demarcation line when media company entered the events biz and stole focus from a CT event, applaud one grom's sheer dominance at the most hotly contested comp on the planet, and identify th...

In today's show Scott and David dive into New Zealand's surf history in anticipation of the CT event, mark a flashpoint in women's progression that will change everything, investigate what the sale of Surf Ranch means for the WSL, prep bigger boards for the "100% probable" El Niño season, and welcome Torren Martyn from his circumnavigation of Tasmania. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy!

In today's show David and Scott reflect on the incredibly competitive CT event at Snapper, welcome Steph back to her rightful place on the throne, Ethan asserts himself on centerstage in both of surf's main media outlets, Goofyfooters assert that they are simply better, then the boys watch a live action shark chase and bid a fond farewell to one of surfing's best ambassadors of aloha. Plus Dukes a...

In today's show Scott details his trip to Nicaragua and regales with stories of thumping beach breaks and endless fish caught before he and David recap the incredible runs of Pittar and Peterson at Margaret's, the Brazilian dominance in the top 5, why Ethan's light's-out surfing doesn't translate to event results, and they discover the best surfing happening on the internet in recent years. Plus D...

In today's episode David reports from the ground in Nicaragua detailing the waves and preferred board choices, and then he and Scott recap Bells, Margaret's opening day, the Yago vs Wilcox beef, and the official changing of the guard in the women's division. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy!

In today's show Scott and David sift through the tiresome opening rounds of Bells and pull from decades of data to offer a solution for how the WSL can put the best surfers in the best waves, they lament their horrible Surfival picks, and then marvel at the brilliance of Ethan Ewing's savant level surfing in Sumbawa, and doff the cap at the unsung ghost shapers of surfing. Plus Dukes and Kooks! En...

In today's show Scott and David check the freesurf footage from Bells to make predictions and Surfival picks, reveal surprising board swaps, decide whether what's right for the pros applies for average Joes, learn about surfing's first water photographer, bid a fond farewell to one of board buildings true OG's and American icon, welcome the creation of Californian surfing preserves, and question t...

In today's show David and Scott learn the origins and applicability of The Beak surfboard design element, finally recognize the greatness of young Tia Zebrowski, analyze Paul Naude's bid to acquire Rip Curl, marvel at the greatest surf coach hookup in history, survey the fallout of Tudor's appearance on Pinch My Salt, prep for the release of the greatest surf podcast interview series ever! Plus Du...