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01:33:32

488 - Christian Beamish

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2023/12/07

Surfer, writer, board builder, Christian Beamish joins to discuss surf adventuring through the hospices of the Navy, why the Simmons/Curren Keel might unlock new big wave paddle potential, lessons learned adrift on a self-built 27 foot sail boat, and why perspective is hard earned through life experience. Enjoy!

01:11:46

334 - Spit! December 7, 2023

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2023/12/07

In today's episode David and Scott witness the Wave Of The Winter and ponder what the young bloke does with his life henceforth, they survey Joao's near-fatal wipeout, wince at the Olympic barge that damaged Teahupo'o's reef, and cringe at the latest episode of EAST. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and more! Enjoy!

01:22:59

244 - The Grit! December 1, 2023

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2023/12/01

In today’s show an old rivalry is inflamed as Chas vies for the role of surfing’s Anthony Bourdain, David advises the most petulant division of martial assets, the boys give tips to travel like royalty without riling the commoners, and advise for how imbibe grandly without kooking it at your holiday gathering. Enjoy!

01:14:29

487 - Torren Martyn: Calypte

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2023/11/30

After a year on the 35’ sailboat “Calypte”, Torren Martyn returns to discuss how his grandmother’s adventures 60 years ago led to this journey, the pitfalls and virtues of learning to sail while at sea, living with snakes onboard, and how the voyage was the perfect preparation for parenthood. Enjoy!

01:02:58

333 - Spit! November 29, 2023

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2023/11/29

In today's show Scott and David survey opening day of the winter season in Hawai'i, the colossal waves ridden and the new territory of tube riding unlocked on 10' Guns, the potential corruption surrounding the Olympic tower at Teahupo'o, and celebrate the 74 year old who is still riding 40' waves. Enjoy!

01:32:30

083 - Matt George: In Deep

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2023/11/27

Smart, passionate, sincere and with deep experience as a surfer lifestyle proponent, Matt George offers engaging insights. Let us begin.

01:39:03

243 - The Grit! November 22, 2023

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2023/11/22

In today's gratitude themed show, David and Chas reveal the savvy surfboard shaper who's pivoting to the beer biz, discuss Kelly's kicking the turtle moon sandal aside for his new zoophilic partnership, question the cop on a quad who nearly maimed the children at V-Land, rank the best smile in surfing, and advise for how to melt the hearts of entire family this Thanksgiving. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

02:51

THANK YOU!

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2023/11/22

Just a note, during Thanksgiving week here in the US, to express my deepest gratitude for giving me the opportunity to do this work. Happy Thanksgiving!

01:05:15

332 - Spit! November 21, 2023

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2023/11/22

In today's episode Scott and David dissect the over glorification of shortboarding and the overwhelming lack of adaptability of shortboarders before diving into the Pipe Masters invite list, conceive of "Dude, Where's My Board?", survey the ripe talent pool of the has-been, and celebrate the wild life of Allan Weisbecker. Enjoy!

01:36:57

242 - The Grit! November 17, 2023

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2023/11/18

In today's show Chas and David discuss the great many break-ups in surfing this past week, RVCA splits with their entire team, JJF hints at a potential departure from the WSL (just as his brand sponsors the Pipe Pro), Keala excoriates the WSL's, and Saffa's Shaun Tomson and Ricky Basnett break ties in a very visceral and public fashion. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

01:21:40

331 - Spit! November 15, 2023

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2023/11/15

In today's show David and Scott discuss the vast uncharted, untapped, unknown empty perfect surf around the globe and the series of latest films that have endeavored to discover them. They attempt to identify ingredients that make up the world's great surf cultures, yearn nostalgically for the one-board mentality of yesteryear, question the ethics surrounding the GOAT's big bet in Abu Dhabi, and mourn the loss of two SoCal surf icons. Enjoy!

01:45:16

486 - Erik "Smelly" Sandin: NOFX & Pickle Stix

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2023/11/15

After 40 years touring and drumming for one of the biggest punk bands on the planet, Smelly joins us to discuss his transition into surfboard shaping and how the intensity of youth can that ignite a life's journey, the camaraderie of his bandmates helped him kick heroin, showing kindness to one's self amplifies recovery, and why all of his success can be attributed to a single drum beat. Enjoy!

01:48:30

241 - The Grit! November 10, 2023

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2023/11/10

In today's show Chas and David teach you how to deftly dodge legal liability, reveal the WSL's gaming of Guinness and undermining of surfing's street cred, get inside info on the Bethany v. Rip Curl contract dissolution, celebrate the benefits of being burned, and discover the world's hidden truths on page 3 of Google's search results. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

01:05:25

485 - Eddy Garcia: Regeneration in Lahaina

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2023/11/09

Community activist Eddy Garcia joins us to discuss his efforts to re-house victims of Lahaina’s fires, how developers have already taken advantage of displaced families, the perils of disaster capitalism, the necessity to reduce reliance on tourism, and the inherent virtues of self-sufficiency. Enjoy!

01:13:27

330 - Spit! November 9, 2023

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2023/11/09

In today's show Bethany Hamilton splits from Rip Curl after 24 years over over ideological differences and with 4 years left on the contract, the WSL's PR squad finds an extra 18 inches of water in order to cement a new Guinness record, Gravvy finally finds his way into our hardened hearts by finding a hard board, and Scott identifies a core distinction between locals depending on their cultural upbringing. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy!

01:36:15

240 - The Grit! November 3, 2023

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2023/11/03

In today's episode David and Chas advise on how to avoid getting ousted by the grumpy local, identify the precise amount of grump to serve as a catalyst for growth, mistakenly un-grumpy one local, celebrate the benevolence of Andy Irons, rank the lowest paying/highest power jobs, and get baited into a high-speed pursuit! Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

01:13:33

329 - Spit! November 2, 2023

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2023/11/02

In today's show David and Scott survey how precarious global economics continue to threaten the surf industry and the opportunities for growth that exist in the void of big brand missteps; from big wave award shows, to little brands that could, to a revival of local California surf clubs and the burgeoning Freedom Force set to take on the World Tour. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and much more. Enjoy!

01:09:23

484 - Bill Stewart: Part Two

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2023/10/31

Adroit craftsmen Bill Stewart returns to discuss the elusive paradox of Gordon Clark, the stately humility of Phil Edwards, the effortless earnestness of Jimmy Buffett, and how they each bolstered and buoyed him through his successes and losses over the years. Part of two of two. Enjoy!

01:18:38

239 - The Grit! October 26, 2023

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2023/10/26

In today's episode Chas and David offer a lesson in tweaker economics, explain why you ought never attempt to fuse a family vacation and a surf trip, reveal earth shattering news about one of the NBA's all-time most famous players, isolate how to foster "it" in a surf star, and tease apart the hypocrisy of why, in 2023, sex sells but no one's allowed to acknowledge it. Plus Barrel or Nah?!

01:08:03

328 - Spit! October 26, 2023

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2023/10/26

In today's show Scott and David identify the sole 10 surfers who have a shot at a Title in 2024, question why Pipe isn't the headline story in mainstream surf media, take health advice from a geriatric, celebrate surfing's best slogan ever, then Bass and Erin Brooks both get denied Canadian citizenship. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy!

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