Surf Splendor

In today’s show Chas and David watch Lowers live, bask in the checkered glow of Lance Collins, regret their late appreciation of The Beach Boys, advise when to stop buying underwear for your kids, and Sam George finally confronts Chas face-to-face. Plus Barrel Of Nah?! Partner: VAERWatches.com/surfsplendor Partner: DrinkAG1.com/surf VISIT DAVID AT POINT BREAK IF YOU’RE NEAR! … Continue reading "32...

In today’s show Scott and David survey the scene from the cobblestones at Lowers, analyze the free surfs, the boards, reflect back on the Fletcher legacy at the venue, welcome Surfer Mag back to print and bid farewell to another WSL staffer. Plus Duke and Kook! Enjoy! Partners: ColbyPlus.com Partners: REALWatersports.com Partners: DrinkAG1.com/surf Partners: Surfrider.org Partners: Treeswax.com WH...

In today’s show magazine publisher Chris Thomson discusses the value of taking time away from surfing, the enduring importance of community events, how to grow a UK surf brand to access a global audience, and how rethinking the magazine model can preserve the legacy of print. Enjoy! Presented by: Surfrider.org Presented by: REALWatersports.com Presented by: VAERWatches.com/surfsplendor Join David...

In today’s show gawk as the biggest financial loss in recent surf brand history, reveal the sum Mayhem seeks from Gaga, shudder at Tom Lowe’s near fatal wipeout, and explain why you should always push your partner’s boundaries but never push them into waves. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Partner: VAERWatches.com/surfsplendor Partner: DrinkAG1.com/surf JOIN US ON PATREON! Weekly … Continue reading "323 – Th...

In today’s show Scott and David question the virtue of the single-pump bottom turn, reveal the famed Mentawai captain who is setting smoke screens, dive 90 years deep into Trestles history, looks for perfect surf off the map, and celebrate the life of Bruce Springsteen’s non-bio father. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Partners: ColbyPlus.com Partners: REALWatersports.com … Continue reading "411 – Spi...

In today’s show David and Chas discover that Jordy’s Tour career is older than his competitor’s girlfriend, explain why you should never paddle back out for another, advise how to transition from heartbreak to mad love, and wince as a favorite pro takes a bone breaking wipeout. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Partner: VAERWatches.com/surfsplendor Partner: DrinkAG1.com/surf JOIN US … Continue reading "322 – T...

In today’s show Scott and David learn to love again and embrace Jordy’s run at a Title, get blindsided by Gabriela Bryan’s brute force, revel in the glory of Jack McCoy, applaud the ocean for trumping wave pools, and dissect the corrupt and illegal land seizure happening at Pavones. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Partners: SurfNVS.com … Continue reading "410 – Spit! May 29, 2025" The post 410 – Spit...

In today’s show 1977 World Champ Shaun Tomson explains the source of his resilience, how he improved his surfing up until age 63, why connectivity will cure the plague of modern society, how attitude is your fundamental choice in life, and how surfing breeds hope and purpose. Enjoy! Presented by: Surfrider.org Presented by: REALWatersports.com Presented by: VAERWatches.com/surfsplendor Sponsor: Dr...

In today’s episode Chas and David explain where to go when your peak converges with another’s, discover that poor spelling reveals you may be “light-brained”, marvel at the sanitation power of the pee-pee touch, and find themselves flummoxed by the power of blowing a kiss. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Partner: VAERWatches.com/surfsplendor Partner: DrinkAG1.com/surf JOIN US ON … Continue reading "32...

In today’s show Scott and David celebrate the return of The Box, gawk at massive Margaret’s and the big rankings shake ups, question papa Toledo’s motives, wonder how old is too old for Lowers, and acknowledge that Occy is in a class all his own. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Partners: ColbyPlus.com Partners: REALWatersports.com Partners: DrinkAG1.com/surf Partners: Surfrider.org Partners: Treeswax...

In today’s episode pioneering pro surfer Patti Paniccia reveals which brand suggested “going on a date” as a prize for a surf contest, why she turned down a job with the FBI, how she won a seven-figure lawsuit against CNN and got them to change discriminatory practices, and why a women’s champ wasn’t crowned on … Continue reading "557 – Patti Paniccia" The post 557 – Patti Paniccia appeared first...

? In today’s show David and Chas discuss the ethics of adult pro surfers dating high-schoolers, the dangers of crying “cyber bully”, an entirely new species of VAL, why you should “woman up”, and the slippery slope of watching fight videos on Instagram. Enjoy! Partner: VAERWatches.com/surfsplendor Partner: DrinkAG1.com/surf JOIN US ON PATREON! Weekly bonus episodes including chats … Continue readi...

In today’s episode Garrett and Nicole McNamara share their how their lives have transformed since 100 Foot Wave, the opportunities they’ve declined, the very real power of pheromones, how opting not to work with surf brands has benefited his career, and producer Joe Lewis details how he’s converted the mainstream into surf fans. Enjoy! Presented … Continue reading "556 – Garrett & Nicole McNamara:...

In today’s show Scott and David discuss the fervor and controversy at the Burleigh final, recount the best final in history, explain why Julian’s isn’t a comeback story, finally give Filipe due credit, and learn how to time travel with Mickey Munoz. Enjoy! Partners: SurfNVS.com Partners: REALWatersports.com Partners: DrinkAG1.com/surf Partners: Surfrider.org Partners: Treeswax.com BASS INTERVIEWS...

In today’s show Chas and David give the haziest suggestions for how to win Mother’s Day before celebrating the sanitation of ELO’s Poo Poo touch, a nostalgic throwback party at Burleigh, determine whether gold chain’s help you shred, and admit that they want a peek inside your bathroom medicine cabinet. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! … Continue reading "319 – The Grit! May 9, 2025" The post 319 – The...

In today’s show musician and surfer Landon McNamara recounts his historic Eddie win, how injury and destitution positioned him for that final wave, divine orchestration, the unassailable spirituality of Waimea, and why music is auditory reflection of the surf experience. Enjoy! Live Shows! June 11th in Jacksonville Beach, FL Tickets HERE and June 12th in … Continue reading "555 – Landon McNamara"...

In today’s show Scott and David discuss the radical shake-up at the WSL, the end of an era and the hope of a new Dream Tour, they recap Burleigh, celebrate the Aikau family, and welcome Jamie Tierney to discuss How Surfers Get Paid. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Partners: ColbyPlus.com Partners: WaterwaysTravel.com Partners: REALWatersports.com Partners: DrinkAG1.com/surf Partners: Surfrider.org Pa...

In today’s show David and Chas identify the precise perfect sized birth canal, pinpoint the problem with surf Vlogs, discover the orgy that birthed colonized Australia, and explain why you should be wary of anyone who wears a crown of flowers. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Partner: VAERWatches.com/surfsplendor Partner: DrinkAG1.com/surf Join David at Point Break Festival on … Continue reading "318 –...

In today’s show Scott and David correct the official record and identify an important surfing world first, we learn why PT loves pink, find out how Bells became a hi-pro wave, and celebrate one of Pipeline’s most committed chargers. Enjoy! Partners: SurfNVS.com Partners: REALWatersports.com Partners: DrinkAG1.com/surf Partners: Surfrider.org Partners: Treeswax.com Sponsor: PointBreakFestival.com T...

In today’s show Nick and Hannah share tales from a world where everyone surfs, redefine our perception of “core”, find vitality from VALS, attempt to fill the void of women in surf media, and survey data that shows how drastically surf culture has shifted. Enjoy! Presented by: Surfrider.org Presented by: REALWatersports.com Presented by: VAERWatches.com/surfsplendor Sponsor: DrinkAG1.com/surf Join...

In today’s show David and Chas catch a wink from a secret admirer, competitive surfing hits a historic flashpoint on the Bowl, surfer seek retreat back into their mother’s womb, and why it’s okay to take your wife’s surname but you shouldn’t do it. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Partner: VAERWatches.com/surfsplendor Partner: DrinkAG1.com/surf JOIN US ON PATREON! … Continue reading "317 – The Grit! Ap...

In today’s show Scott sets new records in the surf world, David recants his rant about a Gold Medalist World Champ, and the boys survey Bells, caution about river waves, start saving for Utah real estate, and fear a new apex predator in the Indo line-up. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Partners: ColbyPlus.com Partners: REALWatersports.com Partners: DrinkAG1.com/surf Partners: Surfrider.org … Continue...

In today’s show Chas and David realize why it’s Always Sunny In Surfing, celebrate Sam George, embrace the art of a perfectly timed exit, decide to finally support the disenfranchised, and explain why you should never recline your seat on an airplane. Enjoy! Partner: VAERWatches.com/surfsplendor Partner: DrinkAG1.com/surf Join David at Point Break Festival on June 21 & … Continue reading "316 – Th...

In today’s show surf media raconteur Sam George explains how a nomadic childhood fostered his spirit of resilience, the “terrible” mistake that led to him leaving Surfer Magazine, why being lost in Casablanca formed his wayfaring lifestyle, the gift to a teenaged Josh Brolin paid dividends decades later, and he reflects on the 695 different … Continue reading "552 – Sam George" The post 552 – Sam...

In today’s show Scott and David celebrate the greatest story to emerge in recent history in CT surfing, marvel at Gabriela Bryan going toe-to-toe with Jordy, are flummoxed by an Olympic power play, and get swept away by the whimsy of Phil Edwards. Plus Dukes and Kooks. Enjoy! Partners: SurfNVS.com Partners: WaterwaysTravel.com Partners: REALWatersports.com Partners: DrinkAG1.com/surf Partners: Sur...