Surf Splendor

In today’s show David and Chas celebrate surfing’s outlaw DNA, make a case for going straight, Kelly’s kid finally picks his own name, locals begin to resent their status, and we learn why dodging the barrel might be the ultimate Barrel. Enjoy! Partner: VAERWatches.com/surfsplendor Partner: DrinkAG1.com/surf JOIN US ON PATREON! Weekly bonus episodes including chats with YOU! CLICK … Continue readi...

In today’s show David and Scott recap their El Salvador trip, profile the biggest charlatan in surf history, bid farewell to Olympic long boarding, welcome the first ever CT event at Burleigh, and bow to Mr. Wayne Lynch. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and more! Enjoy! Partners: ColbyPlus.com Partners: WaterwaysTravel.com Partners: REALWatersports.com Partners: DrinkAG1.com/surf Partners: Surfrider.org Partner...

? In today’s show David returns from El Salvador to share a blueprint for how to thrive in a lineup of COVID VALs, Filipe represents a totem for society’s victim mentality, Chas laments the shifting of local enforcer turned playground bully, and we discover the moment Kelly altered a lifelong health practice to collect a … Continue reading "314 – The Grit! April 8, 2025" The post 314 – The Grit! A...

In today’s show, live from El Salvador, Scott schools everyone on a foil, David finally acknowledges the value of wave pools, and then the boys play fantasy surf travel, and look into the past to predict the next major trends in surf. Enjoy! Partners: SurfNVS.com Partners: REALWatersports.com Partners: DrinkAG1.com/surf Partners: Surfrider.org Partners: Treeswax.com JOIN US ON PATREON! WE’RE IN EL...

In today’s show former pro surfer turned writer Jason Borte shares stories from writing Kelly Slater’s autobiography, offers insights into Pharrell’s new wave pool, recalls riding the dot com boom and bust in surf, gives tips to artfully time  an exit, and reveals why Virginia is for lovers. Enjoy! Link to Jason’s Kickstarter HERE Presented … Continue reading "551 – Jason Borte" The post 551 – Jas...

In today’s action packed show, the WSL loses another marquee surfer to mental health distress, Mayhem sues Lada Gaga and opens a closet of skeletons, the boys then identify the cause of your awful surfing, get baited out to lascivious deviants, and learn why you should never trust someone with a urinal in their home. … Continue reading "313 – The Grit! March 28, 2025" The post 313 – The Grit! Marc...

In today’s show inventive surfboard shaper Bill “Stretch” Riedel five decades of keystone moments in design revolution, breaking his neck and becoming patient one for a radical life saving procedure, how success can bankrupt a business, and why nostalgia and ego are the antithesis of progression. Enjoy! Presented by: Surfrider.org Presented by: REALWatersports.com Presented by: VAERWatches.com/sur...

In today’s show Scott and David finalize their packing list for El Salvador and prep for a run-in with the WSL, explain why scarcity is still a path to success in surf media, identify why surfboard designs aren’t inventions but collaborations, and learn that a legacy is more important than virility. Plus Dukes and Kooks! … Continue reading "401 – Spit! March 26, 2025" The post 401 – Spit! March 26...

? In today’s show Chas and David identify a new celebrity + surfer doppelgänger, celebrate the reprobates, explain why the WSL is now begging for Johns, and outline how a maligned child’s game is the way to revitalize our youth and perspective on equality. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Partner: VAERWatches.com/surfsplendor Partner: DrinkAG1.com/surf JOIN US ON PATREON! Weekly … Continue reading "312 – The...

In today’s show David and Scott unearth a trove of 1960s Surfer mags, marvel at the raw expression of Shane Herring, make and argument for the no-make, assess the controversy in Puerto Rico, and takes notes from a pivotal flash point in surfboard design evolution. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Partners: ColbyPlus.com Partners: REALWatersports.com Partners: DrinkAG1.com/surf Partners: Surfrider.org...

In today’s episode filmmaker Nathan Oldfield shares why he doesn’t watch this own films, how staying attuned to one’s self requires active work, why melancholy is fuel, silliness is sacred, and how connecting to personal grief has deepened his work as a high-school teacher. Enjoy! Presented by FlorenceMarineX.com/surf for 20% off Presented by: Surfrider.org Presented by: REALWatersports.com Presen...

In today’s show one former CT event winner outs himself as an Andrew Tate acolyte, a former 5x event winner comes out of retirement, the boys learn why you should never meet your pro surf heroes, vow to never again play grab-ass, and deem the great surf mag publication of all time. Plus Barrel or … Continue reading "311 – The Grit! March 14, 2025" The post 311 – The Grit! March 14, 2025 appeared f...

In today’s show Scott and David revel in a rare MP art project, attempt to steal precious commodity from hardcore locals, prepare for an impending and unforecasted tsunami, and work tirelessly to not get sick from fellow surfers. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Partners: SurfNVS.com Partners: REALWatersports.com Partners: DrinkAG1.com/surf Partners: Surfrider.org Partners: Treeswax.com Sponsor: Waterw...

In today’s show Chas and David explain why your step-off barrel is masturbatory, how to lose priority on the next set, why nobody wants surfboard “tech”, how the fairer sex is less fair than we were led to believe, and why breakfast in bed will ruin your relationship. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Partner: VAERWatches.com/surfsplendor … Continue reading "310 – The Grit! March 7, 2025" The post 310 –...

In today’s show Scott and David revel in Tropical Cyclone Alfred as it spins up the perfect contest format, a geriatric surfer shares the fountain of youth and happiness, NSSA’s 2040 finals are secured and stacked, and the North Shore enters a new era of enforcement. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Partners: ColbyPlus.com Partners: REALWatersports.com Partners: DrinkAG1.com/surf Partners: Surfrider.o...

? In today’s show Chas and David exclaim “No barrel for you!”, mock manchilds defending their spot, warn against the consequences of pumping too hard, advise how to handle witnessing a friend rollerblading, and finally dissolve an age-old toilet seat ritual. Enjoy! Partner: DrinkAG1.com/surf Partner: WeekendVans.com/surf Partner: VAERWatches.com/surfsplendor THE SURFER WEEKEND VANS GOSSIP COLUMN C...

In today’s show shaper and college professor Gary Larson reveals who he believes is the greatest shaper of all time, the design feature that defines a great surfboard, how looking back provides direction for innovation, and discusses the weight of stewarding a 75 year shaping legacy. Enjoy! Presented by FlorenceMarineX.com/surf for 20% off Presented by: Surfrider.org Presented by: REALWatersports....

In today’s show Scott and David go back in time to predict the future, discover that there is no such thing as “performance surfing”, attempt to pinpoint a culprit for the recent carnage at Pipe, and learn what jazz has to teach us about getting tubed. Enjoy! Partners: SurfNVS.com Partners: REALWatersports.com Partners: DrinkAG1.com/surf Partners: Surfrider.org Partners: Treeswax.com RESPECT FROM...

In today’s show Chas and David identify the fulcrum that will make or break Natural Selection surf, reveal that Soli Bailey could have been a major league catcher, explain why wielding a chainsaw is your path to success, and confirm the hidden joys of finding your Eskimo Brother. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Partner: DrinkAG1.com/surf NATURAL … Continue reading "308 – The Grit! February 21, 2025" T...

In today’s show Snapt filmmaker Logan Dulien shares the details of how he spearheaded the effort to take down the crime syndicate who was targeting SoCal surfers, reveals the wild earnings from his heyday as a tour manager, and discusses the importance of curating a surf film in the modern era of immediacy. Enjoy! Presented … Continue reading "547 – Logan Dulien" The post 547 – Logan Dulien appear...

In today’s show Scott and David mark three distinct cornerstones for competitive surfing that all took place this week in Micronesia, identify “approach” as a key judging criteria, lament the roundhouse being lauded as the WSL’s recent high watermark, and advocate for “Big Energy” as true North. Enjoy! Partners: ColbyPlus.com Partners: REALWatersports.com Partners: DrinkAG1.com/surf Partners: Surf...

In today’s show Chas and David witness the indignity of a surf superhero being relegated into wave pool submission, shudder at the recent round of Pipe maimings, have AI recommend their next surfboard, and reveal Olympic surfings next venue. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Partner: DrinkAG1.com/surf Partner: WeekendVans.com/surf NATURAL SELECTION Premieres February 18th ABU DHABI PRO GOES … Continue r...

In today’s episode Conde Nast’s former visual editor shares how an early experience caddying for Lisa Anderson sparked a career change, a passion to share the transformative experience of surfing with non-surfers, lessons gleaned from twelve writers about twelve iconic surfers, and how time spent in the ocean might be key to whole body restoration. … Continue reading "546 – Claudia Lebenthal: Surf...

In today’s show Scott and David attempt to articulate Mamiya’s magic, tease apart artistry vs technical proficiency, officially note a changing of the guard, and come to consensus of the best surfer in 2025. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy!  Partners: SurfNVS.com Partners: REALWatersports.com Partners: DrinkAG1.com/surf Partners: Surfrider.org Partners: Treeswax.com Sponsor: FanDuel.com/surf THE LEXAS...

In today’s Valentine’s themed show, Chas and David recount Hollywood x Surfing’s greatest power couples, bid farewell to 59% of Surfival League, give you the perfect VDay gift recs, and cement Five S’s that will lead you to finding the love of your life. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Partner: DrinkAG1.com/surf Partner: WeekendVans.com/surf THE PIPE PRO DAY … Continue reading "306 – The Grit! Februar...