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David Lee Scales

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01:20:35

446 - Spit! February 19, 2026

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2026/02/19

In today's show David and Scott discuss their dichotomous views on the latest Kelly Slater blacklight reveal, survey the shifting global safety warning regarding Central America, check-in with the mental health status of pros who get too much too soon, uncomfortably laugh at The Hawk's bad behavior, bid farewell to the latest wave pool dismissal, and bow down to their ocean brethren who don't even attempt to stand up. Plus Dukes or Kooks! Enjoy!

01:40:17

585 - Roger Hinds

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2026/02/18

In today's show board builder Roger Hinds shares strategies to fend off the old man and continue surfing the North Shore into your 70s, offers a lesson in why original board building materials are still relevant and which modern fabrics offer advancement, reveals why the real threat to domestic board building may come from within, reflects on the reward of restoring historic boards, and explains how to improve your surfing by watching 50 year old surf films. Enjoy!

01:39:50

359 - The Grit! February 13, 2026

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2026/02/13

In today's show Chas and David reveal while "betrayal" may be an understatement by Britt Merrick about his adopted brother Kelly Slater, they question if perhaps there is such a thing as bad publicity, learn that Tony Robbin's due diligence lacks thoroughness, $13k is up for grabs to a female filmmaker, why your next Fish will also cost you a diamond bracelet, and discover that one famed surf musician carries the burden of the most unfortunate doppelgänger association. Plus Barrel or Nah?

01:00:15

445 - Spit! February 11, 2026

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2026/02/11

In today's show Scott and David discuss the pivot away from surfing for Stab In The Dark and investigate and speculate on the rift between Kelly and the Merrick's, reflect on Biolos' transition from anti-contest shaper to poster boy for competitive surfing, celebrate the break out star of the series, wish for a more selfless Slater, analyze the benefit of a rigid foam blank, and gawk at one of the most harrowing drops ever a Killers. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy!

01:35:26

358 - The Grit! February 6, 2026

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2026/02/06

In today's show Chas and David mark an exponential growth spurt across the entire Challenger Series and try to pinpoint the catalyst, reveal the subtle juke from JJF regarding naming his kid, ponder if it's ever acceptable to have your dad fight your fights, celebrate the man who brought surfing to it's simultaneous highest and lowest points, and discover that even the coolest amongst us is still just cosplaying. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

01:59:11

584 - Bob McTavish : Part Three

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2026/02/05

In today's show Bob McTavish attributes his biggest design epiphanies to the evolution of the surfboard fin, and each of those to a personal relationship that sparked his inspiration. He shares how Dave Rastovich altered his perception on hydrodynamics, reveals the unfathomable generosity of Bill Bahne, the ingenuity of Tom Morey and Carl Pope, explains how the Sydney ferry and Greenough's tuna fishing's influenced fin design, reflects on surfing Noosa before the streets were paved, preaches the

01:33:32

357 - The Grit! January 30, 2026

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2026/01/30

In today's show Chas and David learn the embarrassing reason that dog owners evolve to look like their pets, celebrate JJF's decision to stay off Tour and blueprint how the WSL could entice him back, discover that Influencers don't know what a barrel is, unlock the "sports board" as a new genre, reminisce on the "Playboy" era of the ASP, and learn why napkin dispensers are a blight on the environment. Plus Barrel or Nah?!

01:11:44

443 - Spit! January 28, 2026

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2026/01/28

In today's show Scott and David introspect on whether their surfing will ever improve again or whether the act is even about riding waves any longer, they then delve into Slater's underperformance in SITD, the poor surf and the inevitability of it ending in a wave pool, and the boys disagree on whether JJF latest announcement will bode as a net gain or loss for surfing collectively. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

01:18:25

356 - The Grit! January 23, 2026

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2026/01/23

In today's show David and Chas learn a life lesson about forming snap judgments, question Kelly's truest motive with Stab In The Dark, learn what will be lost if JBay gets cancelled, discover that Pedro Scooby is the least disgusting part of his new McDonalds ad, learn which pro surfer is a doppelgänger for Stevie Janowski, and decide whether you should take fitness advice from Shane Dorian. Plus Barrel or Nah?!

01:37:06

583 - Randy Hild: A Life Built On Boardshorts

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2026/01/21

In today's show surf biz stalwart Randy Hild details the various false starts at Roxy prior to the inception of their industry-disrupting female boardshort, the tension between scaling and brand authenticity, which parts of the Golden Era were fake and inflated, how a serendipitous Swap Meet discovery led to him becoming an inadvertent surf history archivist, and why 1953 Makaha would be his ultimate time travel destination. Enjoy!

01:28:35

355 - The Grit! January 16, 2026

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2026/01/16

In today's episode Chas and David muster the courage to face their biggest childhood foes, they influence Kai Lenny into prone enlightenment, introspect about their desires to shame surf influencers out of the lineup, ask ChatGPT to help consolidate their quivers, and determine if it's ever okay to take a mint board on a surf trip. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

01:12:18

582 - Bob McTavish: Part Two

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2026/01/15

In today's episode Bob McTavish explains how one of his most iconic designs came to him in a dream and Joey Cabell's influence in it, he shares the inception of the swallowtail, his afternoon spent with Duke Kahanamoku, the epiphany he had at Rincon in 1967, why he renounced competition for a mortgage and children, climbing out of suffocating debt with an assist from the cast of Jackass, the board he most recently made for Kelly, and reveals the unsung surf heroes who most influenced his journey

01:13:54

441 - Spit! January 14, 2026

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2026/01/14

In today's episode Scott and David delve deep into the shapers personalities and tensions competing for the crown at Stab In The Dark X, character clashes, old rivalries revitalized, attempted marketing campaigns thwarted, and a shocking amount of design variation within a tight 27.5 liters, plus Kelly offers insights into recovery and optimization, and a 25 year old DJ takes December's Wave of the Winter title at Pipe. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and more! Enjoy!

59:12

581 - Bob McTavish: Part One

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2026/01/12

In today's episode Bob McTavish shares stories from surfing in an era prior to foam cores and surf wax, charts the path from dropping out of school to surf, to being homeless with only $10 to his name, to stowing away on a ship to Hawaii for the North Shore winter, the jail time that resulted, and he reveals the only two surfboards he's ever purchased in his life. Enjoy!

01:27:49

354 - The Grit! January 9, 2026

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2026/01/09

In today's show Chas and David examine the Blood Feud between former surf comic Jonathan Wayne Freeman and Simmons acolyte @Hydrodynamica, seeking to understand the moment wherein ideology rewires what one's eye's witness, they seek enlightenment in pursuit of Kelly Slater's ayahuasca journey, discover their own narrative arc paralleling that of The Grinch, feel the pang of frothstration, and uncover the inverse relationship between polyamory and collecting surfboards. Plus Barrel or Nah?

01:01:14

440 - Spit! January 9, 2025

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2026/01/09

In today's show David and Scott share the historic and untold stories shared by PT and Shaun Tomson at Surf Expo, dive into the influential showmanship of Peter Drouyn, spill spoilers from the upcoming Stab In The Dark x Kelly Slater, review day one of Da Hui Backdoor Shootout, and survey what boards and brands sold best in 2025. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy!

01:35:44

353 - The Grit! January 2, 2025

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2026/01/02

In today's show David and Chas pick up the pieces from NYE and embark on the New Year with intel about Tom Curren's hair dye, a new crown and title at Pipeline, a major shift from CT Champs that devalues legacy surf brands and spikes value in one surfer-owned brand, Jack Robinson offers you financial advice, shapers offer religious guidance, and we all learn difference between "butt hurt" and butt pleasure. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

01:15:44

439 - Spit! December 31, 2025

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2025/12/31

In today's show Scott and David pay homage to the pervasive Hoffman family legacy in California surfing, breakdown the massive sponsor disruptions in the top tier of men's surfing and what it reveals about surf industry economics, discuss the savvy and bias agenda to select a "Best Of The Year", and bid a final farewell to the surfing great's who kick out in 2025. Happy New Year and enjoy!

01:33:25

352 - The Grit! December 26, 2025

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2025/12/26

In today's show David and Chas recap the glory of Christmas and ponder the possibility of The Lost Week, count the number of times they've executed what they intended to do while surfing, survey two recent surfing Blood Feuds, perplex over Curren's hair color, Julian's shift to LGBTQ-friendly leisurewear, and map a winning plan for NYE. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

01:42:19

580 - Jeff Divine

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2025/12/24

Surf photographer and photo editor Jeff Divine's imagery has largely framed our perspective on North Shore surfing from the 70s and 80s. Today he shares stories from the era defining Expression Session in 1971, reveals that he didn't befriend Gerry Lopez until a decade after they had helped build one another's careers, he discusses how the inception of clothing brands altered surf mags editorial style, shares how to showcase personality through still imagery, the best photo he's ever missed, and how

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