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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! Sponsor: SurfNVS.com Sponsor: DrinkAG1.com/surf Sponsor: REALWaterspo...

In today’s show Chas and David discuss the great many break-ups in surfing this past week, RVCA splits with their entire team, JJF hints at a potential departure from the WSL (just as his brand sponsors the Pipe Pro), Keala excoriates the WSL’s, and Saffa’s Shaun Tomson and Ricky Basnett break ties in a very … Continue reading "242 – The Grit! November 17, 2023" The post 242 – The Grit! November 1...

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 … Continue reading "331 – Spit! Novemb...

After 40 years touring and drumming for one of the biggest punk bands on the planet, Smelly joins us to discuss his transition into surfboard shaping and how the intensity of youth can that ignite a life’s journey, the camaraderie of his bandmates helped him kick heroin, showing kindness to one’s self amplifies recovery, and … Continue reading "486 – Erik “Smelly” Sandin: NOFX & Pickle Stix" The p...

In today’s show Chas and David teach you how to deftly dodge legal liability, reveal the WSL’s gaming of Guinness and undermining of surfing’s street cred, get inside info on the Bethany v. Rip Curl contract dissolution, celebrate the benefits of being burned, and discover the world’s hidden truths on page 3 of Google’s search … Continue reading "241 – The Grit! November 10, 2023" The post 241 – T...

Community activist Eddy Garcia joins us to discuss his efforts to re-house victims of Lahaina’s fires, how developers have already taken advantage of displaced families, the perils of disaster capitalism, the necessity to reduce reliance on tourism, and the inherent virtues of self-sufficiency. Enjoy! Sponsor: WaterWaysTravel.com Sponsor: Roark.com Sponsor: Driftline.co promo code “SPIT” for 15% o...

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 … Continue reading "330 – Spit! November 9, 2023" The post 330 – Spit! November 9, 2023 appeared...

In today’s episode David and Chas advise on how to avoid getting ousted by the grumpy local, identify the precise amount of grump to serve as a catalyst for growth, mistakenly un-grumpy one local, celebrate the benevolence of Andy Irons, rank the lowest paying/highest power jobs, and get baited into a high-speed pursuit! Plus Barrel … Continue reading "240 – The Grit! November 3, 2023" The post 24...

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 … Continue reading "329 – Spit! November 2, 2023" The post 329 – Sp...

Adroit craftsmen Bill Stewart returns to discuss the elusive paradox of Gordon Clark, the stately humility of Phil Edwards, the effortless earnestness of Jimmy Buffett, and how they each bolstered and buoyed him through his successes and losses over the years. Part of two of two. Enjoy! Sponsor: DrinkAG1.com/surf Sponsor: Roark.com Sponsor: Driftline.co promo code “SPIT” for … Continue reading "48...

In today’s episode Chas and David offer a lesson in tweaker economics, explain why you ought never attempt to fuse a family vacation and a surf trip, reveal earth shattering news about one of the NBA’s all-time most famous players, isolate how to foster “it” in a surf star, and tease apart the hypocrisy of … Continue reading "239 – The Grit! October 26, 2023" The post 239 – The Grit! October 26, 2...

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 … Continue reading "328 – Spit! October 26, 2023" The post 328 – Spit! October 2...

Jovial raconteur Bill Stewart joins us to weave his tale from barefoot skiing in Kentucky, to fudge-making for Carnies in Michigan, to Shanghai’ing a teen to California in search of surf, to becoming one of surfing’s preeminent board builders, along with the fortunes and friends earned and lost along the way. Enjoy this, the first … Continue reading "483 – Bill Stewart: Part One" The post 483 – Bi...

In today’s show Chas and David explore the seedy underbelly of surfing’s drug addled past; the dealers, the users, the fallout, alongside the risks and promise of stem-cells and opioids, all before weighing the costs of identifying as a “longboarder” and imploring you to support low-lever hooliganism. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Sponsor: Family Crest by … Continue reading "238 – The Grit! October...

Era defining pioneer of the shortboard revolution, writer, World Champ, Nat Young joins us to discuss abandoning his animal aggression, reveals his favorite modern shapers, shares stories of Tom Blake & Miki Dora, and illuminates some of his greatest lessons learned and shared in his latest book, “Church Of The Open Sky”. Enjoy! Sponsor: Family Crest … Continue reading "482 – Nat Young" The post 4...

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 … Continue reading "327 – Spit! October 19, 2023" The post 327 – Spit! October 19,...

In today’s show Chas and David, usually the givers of medical advice, chase Shane Dorian as he bushwhacks his way to the fountain of youth, they predict Italo’s transition from World Champ to world-class TikTok influencer, celebrate JMD’s fashion risks, advise how to give your partner Deep Vein Thrombosis on the beach, and a listener … Continue reading "237 – The Grit! October 13, 2023" The post 2...

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! Sponsor: ColbyPlus.com Sponsor: REALWatersports.com Sponsor: Driftline.co pr...

Surfing’s preeminent historian returns so that David can attempt to write Warshaw’s EOS entry. Herein Warshaw recounts the first time being punched in the face, donning Edward Norton’s wetsuit, analyzes which prejudice is unjustly credited to surf history, and explains how a recent life altering diagnosis changed his perspective on this relationship with surfing. Enjoy! … Continue reading "481 – M...

In today’s show David and Chas rank the best and worst tradeshows to attend (from AVN to surf), celebrate Laird’s transition from Dom to Sub, question the motives of Quiksilver’s recent pandering to the core, quantify the number of surfers who actually watch pro surfing, attempt to identify the odor wafting in from Baja, and … Continue reading "236 – The Grit! October 6, 2023" The post 236 – The G...

Honoree of this weekend’s Icons of Foam tribute, Bing Copeland started Bing Surfboards in 1959. After sharing his first wave with Greg Noll and under the tutelage of Dale Velzy, Bing became one of the largest board builders of the 60s. In today’s episode Bing discusses his origin story, the value of delegation, transitioning the … Continue reading "480 – Bing Copeland" The post 480 – Bing Copeland...

In today’s show as Scott gears up for The Boardroom Show, David does a deep dive into Bing Copeland’s origin story and legacy and the boys discuss whether board building in California is economically sustainable, why their magic boards have always been off the used rack, and which ingredients of the Quiksilver Festival made the … Continue reading "325 – Spit! October 3, 2023" The post 325 – Spit!...

? In today’s show Chas and David discuss Alana Blanchard’s defense of her husband against Stab Mag’s muckraking, CJ Hobgood chimes in with insights into JJF vs Gabe’s Tahiti fallout, they outline the solution to build a profitable Tour, listeners revolt against Chas’s Sitzpickling, and they explain how to mimic the trill of surfing next … Continue reading "235 – The Grit! September 29, 2023" The p...

In today’s show Scott and David attempt to tally the cost of “access journalism” and make a case for what should be surfing’s biggest news story, they then attempt to dissect the economics surrounding pro surfers relationships with shapers, celebrate the memorial of Bob Simmons, and David details his recent wave pool soiree in the … Continue reading "324 – Spit! September 29, 2023" The post 324 –...

2x Icons of Foam winner Roger Hinds joins us again to discuss how moving out at age 14 cultivated the work ethic to yield 50 years of board building, the virtues of taking advice from people with less experience, the paradise and peril of Hawaii in the early 70s, and why you should be riding … Continue reading "479 – Roger Hinds" The post 479 – Roger Hinds appeared first on Surf Splendor .