Surf Splendor

? In today’s show Chas and David speculate which surfers may be fingered in a Freak Off, find bros attempting to go viral at Hurricane Milton, the WSL reveals their ’25 season and which familiar faces will return to the CT, and the boys ponder the consequence of a silent retreat. Plus Barrel or Nah? … Continue reading "289 – The Grit! October 11, 2024" The post 289 – The Grit! October 11, 2024 app...

Polarizing professional surf icon of the 80s/90s, Richie Collins, reflects on the benefits and consequence of being raised by a local enforcer, learning to live up to the family reputation and then taking it too far, the inescapable dread of regret, why he doesn’t surf anymore, and the deep value of knowing one’s family history. … Continue reading "532 – Richie Collins: Part One" The post 532 – Ri...

In today’s show David and Scott outline McTavish’s Boardroom Show quiver, discover Rasta’s secret life hack, revisit The Snap Heard ‘Round The World, and embrace a common clothing material as the next major advancement in surfboard construction. Enjoy! Partners: WaterwaysTravel.com Partners: DrinkAG1.com/surf Partners: ColbyPlus.com Partners: Surfrider.org Partners: REALWatersports.com Partners: T...

In today’s show Chas and David plot a course of fandom and anti-fandom for food they would tattoo on their temple’s, teams for which they would bleed, clothing brands they would shill to their friends, and they relive the adolescent heartbreak that calloused their heart’s so. Plus Heroes and Zeros! Enjoy! Follow @TrashProse and @SurfSplendor CREDITS Host, Producer: … Continue reading "007 – Noble...

In today’s show David and Chas discover the correct name for a “flip-flop”, plumb the depths of Richie Collins, learn how to never poo in front of Tom Curren, explain why you should never keep a board on ice, get re-traumatized by the decorative soap from their childhood. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Partner: VAERWatches.com/surfsplendor Sponsor: BetterHelp.com/surf … Continue reading "288 – The Gr...

In today’s show someone sets the course to win a title on a self-shape, JJF politely declines hero-status and finds honor as everyman, mythic free-surf wunderkind embarks on new career as shaper, and Rasta tours the US to showcase the world’s most enviable modern quiver. Enjoy! Partners: WaterwaysTravel.com Partners: DrinkAG1.com/surf Partners: SurfNVS.com Partners: Surfrider.org Partners: REALWat...

In today’s show, the return of ol’ pals Ashton G and DJ Lunakye, Ben Gravvy rises as the hero “we” need, “honesty” finds it’s integrity questioned, hubris trumps experience in Big Wave surfing, Chas explains what your choice of emoji says about your gender orientation. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Partner: VAERWatches.com/surfsplendor Sponsor: BetterHelp.com/surf DRESSED TO … Continue reading "287...

Today Dick Metz details his friendship with Rabbit Kekai, explains how his real estate empire was built from one vacant lot in Aspen, why buying back the Hobie stores (four times) was more profitable than selling them, and how archiving surf history through surfboards has become his life’s greatest work. Enjoy! Presented by FlorenceMarineX.com/surf for 20% off … Continue reading "530 – Dick Metz:...

In today’s show rock climbing blazes a trail for surfing, Andy Irons makes a case for less foam, Clay Marzo returns from the future to offer a peak at 2034, the boys discover the greatest surf city on the planet, and yet another teen gal bursts on to center stage. Enjoy! Partners: ColbyPlus.com Partners: DrinkAG1.com/surf Partners: Treeswax.com … Continue reading "376 – Spit! September 25, 2024" T...

In today’s episode Chas and David design the most sophisticated surf report of modern times, identify the moment where surf fashion jumped the shark, celebrate the generosity of the surf enclave, and explain the dangers of renewing your wedding vows. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Sponsor: BetterHelp.com/surf THE WAFFLE HOUSE HURRICANE INDEX TRILOGY: NEW WAVE … Continue reading "286 – The Grit! Septe...

Metz is back! Today he tells us about selling his surf shop to Gerry Lopez to launch the Hobie Cat, venturing into the surf wear biz where the female customer unlocks an empire, and he learns valuable lessons in prudence and how to time an exit. Enjoy! Presented by FlorenceMarineX.com/surf for 20% off Presented by: Surfrider.org Presented by: REALWatersports.com … Continue reading "529 – Dick Metz...

In today’s show Chas sets a course, with guidance from one Circe Wallace, to blueprint the ideal modern man. How to: eat phallic food in public, embrace one’s femininity, the allure of the bad boy, and why trauma harnesses the DNA for the ultimate modern man. Follow @TrashProse and @SurfSplendor   The post 004 – Noble Rot: The Ideal Modern Man appeared first on Surf Splendor .

In today’s show David identifies the single most influential surfer of all time, Scott reveals the secret origins of one of the world’s greatest shapers, then the boys revel in the rebel big wave tour and observe how a perfect work/life/surf balance is the key to aging gracefully. Enjoy!  Partners: SurfNVS.com to see the new Chenye … Continue reading "375 – Spit! September 17, 2024" The post 375 –...

? In today’s show David and Chas bask in the pleasure of being sprayed in the face, identify precisely why surf culture has become so foppish, take notes from the moment Raygun broke dancing, and caution why you should always trust your gut. Plus Barrel or Nah?!  Partner: DrinkAG1.com/surf Partner: WeekendVans.com  Sponsor: HelloFresh.com/freesurf Sponsor: BetterHelp.com/surf CHAS INTERVIEWS YOU A...

English professor/shaper Charles Mencel joins us to edify on the Jersey beach badge, help illuminate the Shore’s deep history beyond the stereotypes, herald their music culture’s influence on surfing, and chart the travails of scaling a local board building business while raising five daughters and educating America’s young adults. Enjoy! Presented by FlorenceMarineX.com/surf for 20% off … Continu...

In light of James Earl Jones’ passing and amidst the era of Insta model fame, where hast the art of speaking gone? How to fake an accent, learn a language, seduce a lover, and earn 17 million dollars, all herein. Enjoy! The post 003 – Noble Rot: The Art of Speaking appeared first on Surf Splendor .

In today’s show Scott and David unwind Finals Day, gawk at the world-champ level performances, tease apart the almost controversial judging, right the historical record about who did it first, and predict what comes next for our two new champs. Enjoy! Partners: ColbyPlus.com Partners: WaterWaysTravel.com Partners: Treeswax.com Partners: REALWatersports.com Sponsor: HelloFresh.com/freesurf Sponsor:...

Whilst watching Finals Day, Chas and David comment live and shudder at the impending clutch of Big Brother, are bequeathed with the gift a bright future, learn why Britt loves Billy, and accept the reality that less is often more. Enjoy! Partner: DrinkAG1.com/surf Partner: WeekendVans.com  Sponsor: RocketMoney.com/surf Sponsor: HelloFresh.com/freesurf Sponsor: BetterHelp.com/surf FINALS DAY IS ON!...

On today’s Trestles themed show Scott and David celebrate a major win at San-O, watch the Lowers freesurf, make final 5 assessments, give a peak behind the WSL’s shifts in 2025, and petition to bring back “Buzzy”. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Partners: SurfNVS.com to see the new Chenye Horan Fins Partners: Surfrider.org Partners: REALWatersports.com Partners: Treeswax.com Sponsor: RocketMoney.com/...

In today’s show, Chas submit’s his candidacy for president on the platform of shifting Holidates, eradicating society of baggage claim blockers, Brazilian Butt-Lifting his way to First Class, and why you should aspire to owning a 1976 Corvette Sting Ray. Plus Heroes and Zeros! Take it all in . . . after dark! The post 002 – After Dark: Merry Christmas appeared first on Surf Splendor .

? In today’s show David and Chas break gargantuan news about the future of this show, ChatGPT helps design Kelly’s ideal retirement plan, Kai Lenny’s secret dietary hack is revealed, Demi Moore blames surfing for her struggle with identity, and the boys peek into the shameless world of adult nerds. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! … Continue reading "283 – The Grit! August 30, 2024" The post 283 – The...

Surprise! Chas Smith takes use through pop culture’s most salacious headlines; an A-List marriage on the rocks over political ideology, public shaming an heiress DJ’s mothering, a celeb couple bequeaths their fortune to divorce lawyers, architecting a pop star, and how to protect your kid from becoming a true crime story. Take it all in … Continue reading "001 – After Dark: Rubbing Your Face In It...

In today’s show filmmaker Jason Baffa explains the unexpected perils of getting your dream job, the importance of finding your niche within a niche, how collaboration is a pathway to success, and why the future of surf films is a live viewing experience. Enjoy! Presented by FlorenceMarineX.com/surffor 20% off, that’s in addition to their current 50% … Continue reading "527 – Jason Baffa: Confluenc...

In today’s show Scott identifies the greatest surf prodigy since Slater, David reveals the most volatile and secret rivalry on Tour, then the boys map a potential JJF retirement party, and dissect Derek Hynd’s recent Influencer Power Rankings. Plus Duke and Kooks! Enjoy! Partners: ColbyPlus.com Partners: WaterWaysTravel.com Partners: Driftline.co promo code SPIT Partners:  SurfNVS.com, Partners: T...

In today’s show the WSL gets outed on Tucker Carlson for silencing athletes, Ivanka hits Surf Ranch, Carissa reveals she surfed the Olympics with a baby on board, Billy’s rep gets further besmirched by a fan on the street, Stab refuses to acknowledge your existence. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Partners: VAERWatches.com/surfsplendor Sponsor: RocketMoney.com/surf Sponsor: HelloFresh.com/freesurf THE FIJI P...