Spit! - Surf Podcast

In today's episode the boys wax poetic on the psyche of Gabe Medina and decode his vulnerabilities to make predictions for the midyear cut, temper their celebrations for the San Clemente Cyclone, bid farewell to Kelly, and determine precisely what type of friend foam actually is. Plus Must-See Moments! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Scott and David discuss their controversial narrow escape at Winkipop, Joao's new trajectory in life, question if foam is actually your friend, celebrate the deal of a lifetime in So Cal beach real estate, and Scott reveals his secret life as a poet. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode Scott and David check in with the world's oldest big wave surfer and plot the best use of unused surfboards, Kelly adds fatherhood (again) to his 2024 schedule, Dane gets a job working retail, and they dissect perhaps the greatest take-off ever captured on film. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode Scott and David revel in the day of the year at Cloudbreak and celebrate the unsung filmers who continue to evolve the medium, applaud Kelly for ditching Portugal to get super tubes, wink at Derek Hynd for opting for a surf mat, offer Noah Beschen an award, and hang on every word of Brink's design symposium in Costa Rica. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

In today's Father-themed episode, Scott and David honor the latest Olympic qualifiers, lament the lack of waves at Supertubos, pin Bells as Kelly's official "retirement", mark Filipe absent for the Olympics, and pay homage to those who introduced them to surfing. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode Scott receives private insights from Gerry Lopez about the very first board he ever shaped while David makes a case for doodles and against traction pads, then they boys get bamboozled by Filipe, smitten by Hazza, and boldly claim which surfer has had the single best surf year of any surfer who has ever surfed. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...

In today's show Scott recounts his Internet-breaking barrel ride before the boys postulate that 2024 is the season where the Women's CT eclipses the Men's, ponder what happened to the Brazilian Storm, fawn over the latest, greatest mini-surf history documentaries, and bow down to Sunset's majesty. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Scott and David react to Filipe's unexpected and sudden departure for the '24 CT season, revel in the single greatest day of women's competitive surfing, celebrate surfing's return to profanity, and batten down the hatches for Paumalu. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Scott and David revel over day two of the Pipe Pro, are aghast at the former champ's loses, celebrate the working class heroes, lament the that could have been, and find deeper meaning in Filipe's feigned illness. Plus, a blueprint for how to navigate the Pipe pecking order. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode Scott and David recap the opening day of the CT season at Pipe, Filipe's remarkable act of discourage, why Callum would beat Fil in a "proper wave" Tour, the Wildcard's comfortability, and how Ethan and Jack are looking primed to join the Gabe vs JJF rivalry. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Scott and David discuss Stephanie Gilmore's (and Carissa Moore's) departure from the Championship Tour, why it's the best time to be a surfer and the worst time to be a fan of pro surfing, Kelly's return from hip surgery, Pipeline's return to the center stage, and Stab's homerun project with Kolohe Andino. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show David and Scott try to get to the bottom of the reasons behind and the repercussions of surfing abandoning the youth and the rebellious spirit. They also find Kelly recuperating from surgery, Eimeo's career perhaps cut short, and Kolohe's finding a whole new chapter. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Scott reveals Bob McTavish (!) as the Icons of Foam honoree for 2024 and delivers reporting back from Surf Expo, while David draws attention to Operation Moby Dick in Rhode Island, then they wonder where Kelly went, question why Gabe's being so maligned by Stab, and question what insiders know about 2024's CT Rookie Of The Year. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...

In today's show David and Scott assess the massive swell that's hitting their coastline in real time, then reflect and project on 2023 and 2024; best moment in surfing, best news event, best podcast moment, best surfing, predictions for 2024 and more. Enjoy and Happy New Year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Scott and David marvel at the frigid, world-class, mega surf that detonated on Jersey's shores, reveal the new plans for the Teahupo'o tower, gossip about Carissa's potential departure from the WSL, and look to competitive climbing to pontificate about how wave pools will influence professional competitive surfing. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

In today's show David and Scott unpack the VANS Pipe Masters; the perfect 30, the historic flashpoint for XX chromosomed surfers, destiny fulfilled, and then they celebrate the most versatile, fun, and fairly priced wave pool opening a mere 2 hour drive from coastal Southern California. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and more! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 the GOAT's big bet in Abu Dhabi, and m...

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 hard board, and Scott identifies a core distinction between locals depending on their cultural u...

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 to take on the World Tour. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and much more. Enjoy!...

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 Kooks! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode Scott and David celebrate the local come-ups from CA on to the world's stage, welcome the first 20'+ signs of the much anticipated El Niño winter, rally against the decimation of Teahupo'o's famed reef, reveal the first surfer to win a world title on a self-shaped board since MR, and identify the single fatal flaw in the current judging system. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Learn...

In today's episode Scott and David recap the stellar weekend of shaping and revelry at The Boardroom Show, meeting listeners, fanning out icons, witnessing never-before-seen shaping techniques, shucking oysters, and they recap surf news; new longboard champs, Italo's sponsor shift, new CT Head Judge, and much more! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices