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? 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 … Continue reading "339 – Spit! January 12, 2024" The post 339 – Spit! January 12...

In today’s episode filmmaker Darieus Legg extolls the virtues and perils of being raised on a sailboat, explains how valuing external validation is a zero sum game, recounts why creative expression can buoy depression, and shares how his simply pursuit to tell the story of a used surfboard unraveled his life’s calling. Enjoy! Sponsors: Blueland.com/surf Sponsor: Roark.com … Continue reading "494 –...

In today’s show gargantuan show Chas reveals why grom abuse only hurts the abuser, David discovers the origin of Kelly’s turtle obsession, the boys quantify the precise amount of time required to become a local, and ELO’s poo poo touch reaches from the unemployment line to continue to dismantle surf biz. Plus Barrel or Nah?! … Continue reading "250 – The Grit! January 10, 2024" The post 250 – The...

? We want to gift you a surfboard. Ryan Lynch is here to help. A thought leader in surfboard sustainability, the former Tesla engineer has focused his efforts on eliminating resin from surfboard production and designing high-performance, long lasting surfboards using regenerative construction materials without sacrificing one iota of performance and design, all whilst enhancing … Continue reading...

In today’s show David and Chas finally uncover Kelly’s predestined metamorphosis, surfing’s preeminent absurdist Vlogger hits his artistic zenith, Coco designs the blueprint for new partner paradigms, and the boys reveal while role play in the bedroom never achieves one’s forecasted fantasy. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Sponsor: DrinkAG1.com/surf Sponsor: WeekendVans.com Sponsor: RocketMoney.com/su...

In today’s show Eden Saul joins us to explain why the mat is the most dynamic surf craft, how he planted Dead Kooks seeds globally for free while gleaning knowledge from the best builders, how increasing production decreased his business growth, and why he’s committed to purchasing other shaper’s surfboards. Enjoy! Sponsor: RocketMoney.com/surf Sponsor: DrinkAG1.com/surf Sponsor: Roark.com Sponsor...

In our first episode of 2024, surfed-out Scott and David discuss the Best Swell Ever (?!) to light up California’s coast, the mass exodus of pros fleeing lifelong sponsors, the Pipeline pioneer who could use your acknowledgement, and the recount the single best waves surfed in 2023. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Sponsor: RocketMoney.com/surf Sponsor: SurfNVS.com … Continue reading "338 – Spit! Janu...

In the final show of the year, Chas and David share the surprising story of how surfing has helped get guns off the street, Filipe Toledo’s secretly crafted narrative of fear, why the WSL’s CEO vacancy accidentally reveals their true mission, and Drummer Dave joins us from the great beyond to sign off the year. … Continue reading "248 – The Grit! December 29, 2023" The post 248 – The Grit! Decembe...

In an apple orchard, on an island thirty miles north of Seattle, eight years removed from his last surf is where I found Drew Kampion. Author of six books, countless surf articles, and perhaps the main person responsible for surfing’s mischievous, irreverent presentation, Kampion reflects on his early years at Surfer, analyzes current surf media, … Continue reading "491 – Drew Kampion" The post 49...

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! Sponsor: ColbyPlus.com Sponsor: DrinkAG1.com/surf Sponsor: REALWatersports.com Sponsor: TREESWAX.com CA IS LIGHTING UP … C...

In today’s show, the boys send a Christmas miracle to Baja, pro forma Tom Lochtefeld’s latest endeavor, a disgraced YouTuber ventures back to the North Shore he defiled, Fast Eddie disappears amidst cancel culture controversy, and Chas preps for his greatest performance yet, The Nutcracker. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Sponsor: DrinkAG1.com/surf THE DIVORCEÉ’S BOARDS LAND IN … Continue reading "247 – The...

Era defining filmmaker Kai Neville joins us to discuss why the visual style he is known for is not his own, how Bruce Irons is to blame for the best clip he’s ever missed, and how independent film helps foster the most creative and progressive expressions of surfing. Enjoy!  Sponsor: DrinkAG1.com/surf Sponsor: Roark.com Sponsor: VAERWatches.com Sponsor: REALWatersports.com CREDITS Host, … Continue...

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! … Continue reading "336 – Spit! Decemb...

In today’s episode Chas enters the Vlogosphere and makes his case for the death of the Pipe Masters while David stays sycophantic, Surfer Mag dives headlong into click-bait, PSCC sends a lusty siren call, a listener narrowly escapes death in Waco, and the boys explain why breaking a friend’s board is never a faux-pas. Plus … Continue reading "246 – The Grit! December 15, 2023" The post 246 – The G...

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! Sponsor: ColbyPlus.com Sponsor: DrinkAG1.com/surf … Continue reading "335 –...

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 .