Surf Splendor

In today’s show David identifies the single most influential surfer of all time, Scott reveals the secret origins of one of the world’s greatest shapers, then the boys revel in the rebel big wave tour and observe how a perfect work/life/surf balance is the key to aging gracefully. Enjoy!  Partners: SurfNVS.com to see the new Chenye … Continue reading "375 – Spit! September 17, 2024" The post 375 –...

? In today’s show David and Chas bask in the pleasure of being sprayed in the face, identify precisely why surf culture has become so foppish, take notes from the moment Raygun broke dancing, and caution why you should always trust your gut. Plus Barrel or Nah?!  Partner: DrinkAG1.com/surf Partner: WeekendVans.com  Sponsor: HelloFresh.com/freesurf Sponsor: BetterHelp.com/surf CHAS INTERVIEWS YOU A...

English professor/shaper Charles Mencel joins us to edify on the Jersey beach badge, help illuminate the Shore’s deep history beyond the stereotypes, herald their music culture’s influence on surfing, and chart the travails of scaling a local board building business while raising five daughters and educating America’s young adults. Enjoy! Presented by FlorenceMarineX.com/surf for 20% off … Continu...

In light of James Earl Jones’ passing and amidst the era of Insta model fame, where hast the art of speaking gone? How to fake an accent, learn a language, seduce a lover, and earn 17 million dollars, all herein. Enjoy! The post 003 – Noble Rot: The Art of Speaking appeared first on Surf Splendor .

In today’s show Scott and David unwind Finals Day, gawk at the world-champ level performances, tease apart the almost controversial judging, right the historical record about who did it first, and predict what comes next for our two new champs. Enjoy! Partners: ColbyPlus.com Partners: WaterWaysTravel.com Partners: Treeswax.com Partners: REALWatersports.com Sponsor: HelloFresh.com/freesurf Sponsor:...

Whilst watching Finals Day, Chas and David comment live and shudder at the impending clutch of Big Brother, are bequeathed with the gift a bright future, learn why Britt loves Billy, and accept the reality that less is often more. Enjoy! Partner: DrinkAG1.com/surf Partner: WeekendVans.com  Sponsor: RocketMoney.com/surf Sponsor: HelloFresh.com/freesurf Sponsor: BetterHelp.com/surf FINALS DAY IS ON!...

On today’s Trestles themed show Scott and David celebrate a major win at San-O, watch the Lowers freesurf, make final 5 assessments, give a peak behind the WSL’s shifts in 2025, and petition to bring back “Buzzy”. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Partners: SurfNVS.com to see the new Chenye Horan Fins Partners: Surfrider.org Partners: REALWatersports.com Partners: Treeswax.com Sponsor: RocketMoney.com/...

In today’s show, Chas submit’s his candidacy for president on the platform of shifting Holidates, eradicating society of baggage claim blockers, Brazilian Butt-Lifting his way to First Class, and why you should aspire to owning a 1976 Corvette Sting Ray. Plus Heroes and Zeros! Take it all in . . . after dark! The post 002 – After Dark: Merry Christmas appeared first on Surf Splendor .

? In today’s show David and Chas break gargantuan news about the future of this show, ChatGPT helps design Kelly’s ideal retirement plan, Kai Lenny’s secret dietary hack is revealed, Demi Moore blames surfing for her struggle with identity, and the boys peek into the shameless world of adult nerds. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! … Continue reading "283 – The Grit! August 30, 2024" The post 283 – The...

Surprise! Chas Smith takes use through pop culture’s most salacious headlines; an A-List marriage on the rocks over political ideology, public shaming an heiress DJ’s mothering, a celeb couple bequeaths their fortune to divorce lawyers, architecting a pop star, and how to protect your kid from becoming a true crime story. Take it all in … Continue reading "001 – After Dark: Rubbing Your Face In It...

In today’s show filmmaker Jason Baffa explains the unexpected perils of getting your dream job, the importance of finding your niche within a niche, how collaboration is a pathway to success, and why the future of surf films is a live viewing experience. Enjoy! Presented by FlorenceMarineX.com/surffor 20% off, that’s in addition to their current 50% … Continue reading "527 – Jason Baffa: Confluenc...

In today’s show Scott identifies the greatest surf prodigy since Slater, David reveals the most volatile and secret rivalry on Tour, then the boys map a potential JJF retirement party, and dissect Derek Hynd’s recent Influencer Power Rankings. Plus Duke and Kooks! Enjoy! Partners: ColbyPlus.com Partners: WaterWaysTravel.com Partners: Driftline.co promo code SPIT Partners:  SurfNVS.com, Partners: T...

In today’s show the WSL gets outed on Tucker Carlson for silencing athletes, Ivanka hits Surf Ranch, Carissa reveals she surfed the Olympics with a baby on board, Billy’s rep gets further besmirched by a fan on the street, Stab refuses to acknowledge your existence. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Partners: VAERWatches.com/surfsplendor Sponsor: RocketMoney.com/surf Sponsor: HelloFresh.com/freesurf THE FIJI P...

Quietly and immeasurably influencing the surf world, Jon Roseman’s stewardship of Cloudbreak has been cosigned by Fijian tribal leaders and pro surfers alike. Today he shares stories from 30 years of swells, why his best surfing is still ahead of him, and how he hopes to convert his experiences and a newly earned MBA from … Continue reading "526 – Jon Roseman" The post 526 – Jon Roseman appeared f...

In today’s show David recaps his recent journey to Southern California’s preeminent wave pool, then the boys celebrate the (potentially) greatest comeback in surfing, speculate on the true history of Tavarua, and out the Hollywood director who thinks you’re a jerk. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Partners: SurfNVS.com to see the new Chenye Horan Fins Partners: Surfrider.org Partners: REALWatersports.com … C...

In today’s show Dave Nelson reflects on the gift that was skating while growing up in the epicenter of tech, how one early gift from mom would dictate his life’s passion, the magic of living on Reunion Island in the early 90s, and how surf photography led him from darkness and allowed him to service … Continue reading "525 – Dave “Nelly” Nelson" The post 525 – Dave “Nelly” Nelson appeared first on...

In today’s show Raygun teaches us a valuable lesson about surf culture, Kemper’s secret celebrity progeny is revealed, Mexi surfers position to oust Brazil as surf world’s finest, and one multi-time female champ gets outed for subjugating one lowly working-class surf fan. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Partners: DrinkAG1.com/surf Partners: WeekendVans.com/surf Sponsor: RocketMoney.com/surf Sponsor: B...

In today’s show Scott’s prescient predictions come to fruition in the most unexpected of ways, Surfer Mag returns to print, Nathan Florence is bestowed yet another dignitary honor, JJF shows up at Lowers to foreshadow a third crown, and one 52 year old surfer once again manifests the wave of winter. Plus Dukes and Kooks! … Continue reading "370 – Spit! August 15, 2024" The post 370 – Spit! August...

? In today’s show David and Chas finally understand the unbearable lightness of being Filipe, identify the exact dollar amount for Billy Kemper’s friendship, voice concern about Stab’s authoritarian censorship, and explain how to rinse the pee out of your wetsuit without losing your brine. Enjoy! Partners: VAERWatches.com/surfsplendor Partners: WeekendVans.com/surf Sponsor: RocketMoney.com/surf Sp...

In today’s show Mark Sausen explains how he landed on Kauai in 1970, why humility is a gateway to universal acceptance, the biggest concerns with the tech autocrat invasion on island, why it takes 20 years to get Hanalei dialed, and how to surf well into your 60s. Enjoy! Presented by FlorenceMarineX.com/surf Presented by: Surfrider.org Presented … Continue reading "524 – Mark “Papa Sau” Sausen" Th...

In today’s show Scott and David survey the seascape after the Olympic’s, enumerate the medals, visualize 2028, identify why IOC censorship is the antithesis of surfing, and explain why a chlorinated playing field is a sad but inevitable eventuality. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy!  Partners: SurfNVS.com to see the new Chenye Horan Fins Partners: Surfrider.org … Continue reading "369 – Spit! August 7,...

In today’s show, live from the streets of Paris, Chas and David assess why the greatest day of surfing hasn’t made a mainstream splash, shame Pedro Scooby for slandering a venerable veteran of our sport, marvel at the idiocy of athlete’s promoting their own failure,  and Carissa one-ups Gabe’s famed kick out with the grandest … Continue reading "279 – The Grit! August 2, 2024" The post 279 – The G...

In today’s show Anastasia Ashley recounts lessons learned as a haole grom on the North Shore, winning a Pipe event at age 23, embracing surf’s sex appeal to build a business, turning down a six-figure paycheck from Playboy, and how early career choices she was scrutinized for have now become standard industry practice. Enjoy! Presented … Continue reading "523 – Anastasia Ashley" The post 523 – Ana...

In today’s show Scott and David marvel in what might be the biggest, most viewed day of surfing ever. From the world champ whose limelight dimmed to the unexpected hero who earned the highest total of the day, if surfing ever breaches the mainstream, day three of the Olympics will have been the day to … Continue reading "368 – Spit! July 30, 2024" The post 368 – Spit! July 30, 2024 appeared first...

It’s finally happened, Chas Smith has been cancelled. A mob of Brazilians, Olympic and WSL legal teams, and Meta descended to effectively silenced @SurfJournalist. Today he speaks on the events, the aftermath, and what’s next as the world shifts focus towards the End Of The Road and what this all means for freedom of speech … Continue reading "278 – The Grit! July 26, 2024" The post 278 – The Grit...