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01:34:08

307 - The Grit! February 14, 2025

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2025/02/14

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!

01:07:20

546 - Claudia Lebenthal: Surfer Stories

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2025/02/12

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. Enjoy!

01:11:03

395 - Spit! February 11, 2025

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2025/02/11

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!

01:40:13

306 - The Grit! February 7, 2025

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2025/02/07

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!

01:09:22

394 - Spit! February 5, 2025

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2025/02/05

In today’s show Scott and David invest heavily in single-fins, acknowledge the immutable momentum of your foundational first surfs, tease apart the difference between talent and success, and evangelize the virtues of the Yin Yang Twin. Enjoy!

01:23:57

305 - The Grit! January 31, 2025

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2025/02/01

In today’s show David discovers the finest way to ingest the Pipe Pro, Chas uncovers the WSL’s secret backmasking, Filipe finally conquers Pipeline, and the boys get to the very center of an important matter of the heart. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

01:16:22

393 - Spit! January 29, 2025

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2025/01/29

In today’s show Scott shares one of the most under appreciated Pipe Master’s stories, David pins his title hopes on one long-in-the-tooth surf hero, the Swoosh re-enters the surf space, and Mike Hyson’s influence lives on to inspire a new generation. Enjoy!

01:27:22

304 - The Grit! January 24, 2025

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2025/01/24

In today’s episode one lucky (albeit cowardly) listener learns a valuable life lesson from the world’s greatest big wave rider, JJF sweeps the knee of the already fledgling WSL, Chas designs the ultimate Hollywood vehicle for Sterling Spencer, and David pines for surfing aristocracy of yore. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

01:43:04

545 - LIVE! Rusty, Taylor Knox, Jojo Roper at The...

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2025/01/24

In today’s show Rusty shares the flashpoint in his career that defined this shaping. Taylor Knox reveals Rusty’s role in his interest in surfing and later in his wild success on the rail. And Jojo Roper recounts his history run from Peahi, to The Eddie, to Maverick’s and how none of it would have been possible with Rusty. Live from The Belly Up, it’s Talk Story with Rusty and his tribe. Enjoy!

01:01:39

392 - Spit! January 23, 2025

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2025/01/23

In today’s show the tables turn on Scott for a round of “Who Said That”, the WSL slips into panic mode as their current Champ opts out while Scott identifies a viable “marquee” replacement, and the 11x Champ rises again from ashes to test his half-century old bones against his calcium dense colleagues at Pipe. Enjoy!

01:18:09

544 - Kolohe Andino

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2025/01/17

In today’s show Kolohe Andino chats about the weight of expectation, why satisfaction can threaten ambition, how having children highlights the absurdity of professional surf pursuits, his idea for a restructured Tour, and why groms will always be the fertile core of surfing’s soul. Enjoy!

01:47:09

303 - The Grit! January 17, 2025

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2025/01/17

In today’s show Fast Eddie uses Da Hui’s pulpit to smite the white man, we officially kiss goodbye surfing’s greatest would-be rivalry, museums of memorabilia get vanquished by fire, and we get to the dirty bottom of the Chinese wax job. Plus Barrel or Nah?!

57:04

391 - Spit! January 15, 2025

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2025/01/15

In today’s show Scott and David report on Gabe’s injury and potential replacement, recap the Da Hui Shootout, set picks for Pipe, and celebrate the lives of an industry titan and a North Star for style in and out of the water. Enjoy!

01:34:28

302 - The Grit! January 10, 2025

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2025/01/10

In today’s show Chas and David welcome the world’s prettiest man into the surf community, warn against the dangers of being a P.U.B.E., outline core tenets to attain Duke status for today’s surfing youth, and Chas explains how to ensure your child spends their future in therapy. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

56:43

390 - Spit! January 8, 2025

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2025/01/08

In today’s show David and Scott take account for the unsung water safety heroes at colossal wave locations, recap the Da Hui Backdoor Shootout, tabulate the total costs of surf tourism, an pay homage to perhaps the most under appreciated surfer of all time. Enjoy!

01:04:41

543 - Alo Slebir

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2025/01/07

In today’s show, the 23 year old who just rode the “largest wave ever ridden” talks us through the wave itself, the prep, the media maelstrom that followed, the unique board that Stretch built for him, how 100’ surf is only accessible via a team of people, and why he didn’t celebrate the historic ride. Enjoy!

01:38:56

301 - The Grit! January 3, 2025

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2025/01/03

In today’s show David and Chas explain why your kid will never a pro surfer if you aren’t one, warn against the dangers of Mister Softee, gawk at the largest wave ever surfed, mathematically conclude the appropriate number of surf photos you’re allowed to post on Instagram, and explain why surf culture is the utopia that inspired Japanese society. Plus Barrel or Nah?

01:03:40

389 - Spit! January 2, 2025

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2025/01/02

In today’s show, Scott and David made their bold predictions for 2025; rookie world champs, AI judging, retirements, Hollywood movies, and more! Here’s to a prosperous new year for all. Enjoy!

43:20

542 - Occy & Gerr

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2024/12/31

Today’s episode is hosted by Brad Gerlach with Occy as a guest! Recorded at Niyama Resort in the Maldives, Brad and Occy analyze Occy’s technique to provide basic truths about head and hand placement and body positioning to unlock your next level of surfing. Enjoy!

01:28:15

300 - The Grit! December 27, 2024

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2024/12/27

In today’s show, traditional masculinity returns, the prestigious Edward Invitational reasserts surfing’s core values, then David and Chas crack the code for the perfect nap, plot how to steal wine back from a holiday party, and resolve to take all life advice from Matthew McConaughey in 2025. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

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