The Grit! with Chas Smith

In today's episode Chas and David offer relationship (and surfing) advice to a young Lothario, survey unceasing trolling of Chris Cote, advise to protect your noggin, award Sierra Kerr her 2024 gold medal, and offer an official eulogy for Surf Ranch. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show David and Chas discuss exhibitionists in the line up, surf coaches slingin' weed, the WSL's latest slate of programming, and why 29 of the 'CT surfers don't have a chance of scoring an 8 point ride at Surf Ranch. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A boozy of a show! Chas in Cabo celebrating final edits on the new book and David calls in to discuss the extensive injury list for Surf Ranch, why you should wear a Speedo, and the bizarre fracturing of the surf industry as the minority transitions into the majority and the gatekeepers turn a cold shoulder. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SUPPORT In today's episode David becomes a Belieber, Chas protects Vulnerable Adult Snowflakes in NYC, then they fight to defend Maya Gabeira against constructive criticism and Dana White officially certifies surfing's fate with the WSL co-signature. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SUPPORT In today's episode David and Chas outline a plan for the VAL can transition into an AL and why they have more fun that a Lifelong Intermediate. They also unpack land ownership rights at Malibu and bid farewell to Matt Wilkinson's surf world presence. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SUPPORT  In today's show Chas and David design the first two rules of Cringe Club, celebrate the beauty of androgyny, marvel at Kelly's attempt to influence the crypto markets, and question if it's ever okay to "suck it". Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SUPPORT Matt Warshaw joins David and Chas to plot the next phase of Project Ibelli before the boys spoil the winner of The Ultimate Surfer, review the WSL's legal threat of Matt Biolos, and play a round of Barrel or Nah? ! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Chas blueprint the perfect plan for a wife (or family) swap, cultivate grit in Caio Ibelli, heart-emoji Byron Baes, and plot a honey pot to ensnare Melinda Gates. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In light of the latest meritocratic offender, Chas makes a compelling case for gender pay inequality just before he and David identify a talc-like powder that regenerates energy and youth, and they finally ship Caio's stickers off to West Oz. Let #ProjectIbelli commence! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode Chas tells the harrowing tale and round 3 of the Surf Media blood feud wherein Lil' Haberdasher unleashes a barrage of insults at Chas and Circe! Then the boys unpack Mrs. Medina's prenup, the limitations of WSL judging, and the heavy weight of being a Wright. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show David reveals the audience's selection to name his unborn son, Chas evaluates Gabriel's earring selection at Newcastle, the boys reveal Carissa's Jedi mind tricks, and marvel at how one world champ surfer is now part of sporting's biggest power couple! Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Chas and David celebrate life and importance of community, through a retrospective of the work of Offrocker (and David's big reveal). Chas then cops responsibility for CT'er's tepid personalities and David discovers Longtom's secret mole status within the ranks at the WSL! Plus Barrel or Nah?! Sponsors: AtheleticGreens.com/surf and Kaenon.com promo code "KaenonCast15" Learn more ab...

In today's episode David and Chas discuss opening day at Newcastle, Italo's refractory period, Ben Gravvy's aspirationism, and the polarization of Brett Simpson's patriotism. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#ProjectIbelli is in full swing! David and Chas blueprint how The People will rebuild pro surf commerce before dissecting the fiery screed the WSL spewed at the political right and take cover under the protection of Parody Law. Plus Barrel or Nah? Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode Chas and David outline an overthrow of the surf industrial complex via "Project Ibelli" where YOU can own a piece of real estate in this brand new landscape and watch your wealth rise while the gatekeepers wonder where they lost the plot. Plus, Pat O gets a new job, an equal 5th place might win a title, and "dabblers" have their fins punched out. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Lear...

Chas and David do a deep dive into Tyler Wright's latest ESPN expose, predict Kelly's TikTok strategy for 2021, congratulate Gabriel Medina for finally latching on to adult life, and identify Mother Nature's design for a one-race skin tone. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Circe Wallace is a former pro snowboarder who transitioned in talent management to help athletes like Paul Rodriguez, Travis Rice, and Torah Bright focus on what their best at while building a system to support their long term goals. She joins Chas and David to discuss youth prodigies, how famous athletes can maintain mental health, and how to to navigate cancel culture in 2021. Plus Barrel or Nah...

Today Chas and David track the evolution of surfing becoming an elitist sport, devise how Deivid Silva will beat JJF at Margs, lament how Kelly Slater hates podcasters, and try hard to not dance to Michael Jackson. Plus Barrel or Nah? Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back! Chas and David discuss the cancellation of the BWWT, Pat O's departure from the WSL, Chuck Patterson's spraying David in the face with gravel, and why you should take surfing very, very seriously. Plus Barrel or Nah? Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chas abandons the deep blue to chase that white powder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is January 2021 the high water mark or the lowest point ever in surfing's history? Chas and David survey both sides of the equation. Chas gets cancelled thanks to flippant remarks in last week's show. Tom Curren finds a free scrubber and David is wooed by BeachGrit's journeyman poets. Plus Barrel or Nah? Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Real life action figure and multi-disciplinary master Chuck Patterson joins the show to spar back at the mud slung from David and Chas in last week's show. Chuck explains why he uses poles to surf ski, fantasizes about skiing through a tube at Chopes, and explains his four Big Mac quota and he plays Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show David and Chas discover why quinquagenarian's are ruling surfing, how posting selfies will bump you into a new tax bracket, and why you should never ever valet your car. Plus Barrel or Nah? Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Chas ring in the New Year by discussing the price tag for selling one's hard earned spot at Pipeline, that time Johnny Boy punched a woman, bid a fond farewell to the WSL's 2021 season, and Chas kisses surfing goodbye and embraces the pow. Plus Barrel or Nah? Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special Christmas Eve edition of The Grit! David and Chas reflect on the year that was, locate the source of all Kelly's frustration, give him the gift of an Olympic berth, and explain why you should never offer to play Santa. Plus Barrel or Nah? Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices