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01:30:04

325 - The Grit! June 20, 2025

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2025/06/20

In today’s show David ventures into the beach enclave of Virginia Beach to peek behind the curtain of the next great American wave pool, Chas politically correct’s his queer VANS, Ethan Ewing breaks the golden rule of dating a younger woman, Dylan Graves reminds all of us to stay off the sofa, and the boys explain why people on airplanes are returning to decency. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

01:35:07

561 - Justin Quintal & Ricky Carroll

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2025/06/20

In today’s show Hall of Famer Ricky Carroll talks about getting punched out in Hawaii, posing as a kneeboarder to make it to the World Championships, being the now longest running surfboard shaper in Florida. And Justin Quintal talks us through 11 Duct Tape wins, 5 US Opens, 1 World Title, and explains why partying late suits the longboard contest format and why his world record Grouper was also the best tasting fish in the world. Enjoy!

01:26:35

560 - Cam and Kelly Richards

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2025/06/17

In today’s show Kelly Richards talks about leaving Arkansas at age 13 to chase surf in South Carolina, the rare opportunity to own a historically persevered 50 year old surf shop, raising a surf prodigy in Cam, and explains how Jamie Foxx helped launch his career, his Wave Of The Winter at Pipe, and the expected gift of finding a long lost sibling. Live from Charleston! Enjoy!

01:13:16

324 - The Grit! June 14, 2025

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2025/06/14

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?!

52:56

412 - Spit! June 10, 2025

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2025/06/10

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!

59:36

559 - Chris Thomson: Wavelength Magazine

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2025/06/10

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!

01:32:22

323 - The Grit! June 6, 2025

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2025/06/06

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?!

01:14:13

411 - Spit! June 4, 2025

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2025/06/04

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!

51:26

410 - Spit! May 29, 2025

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2025/05/29

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!

01:38:57

321 - The Grit! May 23, 2025

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2025/05/23

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!

01:06:31

409 - Spit! May 22, 2025

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2025/05/22

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!

01:59:33

557 - Patti Paniccia

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2025/05/22

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 the first world Tour. Enjoy!

01:35:59

320 - The Grit! May 16, 2025

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2025/05/16

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!

01:20:04

556 - Garrett & Nicole McNamara: 100 Foot Wave

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2025/05/15

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!

01:08:56

408 - Spit! May 14, 2025

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2025/05/14

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!

01:13:30

319 - The Grit! May 9, 2025

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2025/05/09

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!

01:15:55

555 - Landon McNamara

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2025/05/08

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!

01:07:27

318 - The Grit! May 2, 2025

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2025/05/02

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!

01:33:57

554 - Lane Davey: Rip In Peace

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2025/05/01

On April 26, 2025 Lane Davey passed away after a battle with cancer. To celebrate her remarkable life, we’re sharing this conversation that original aired in 2022. The Pipeline stalwart, B-Girl, and college professor discussed braving Pipe in the early 90s, creating the first female boardshort, the importance of a meritocratic hierarchy, the repercussions of willful ignorance, and how HipHop has informed her entire approach to surfing, education, and life. Rip in Peace, Lane!

01:05:12

406 - Spit! May 1, 2025

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2025/05/01

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!

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