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David Lee Scales

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01:09:22

438 - Spit! December 24, 2025

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2025/12/24

In today's show Scott and David attempt to identify which surfer had the most impact in 2025, note new potential surfing world records, analyze the pattern of symbiotic worldwide surfboard design evolution, dive deep into Reno Abellira's largely under appreciated contributions, and celebrate this season's unofficial Triple Crown winners. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy!

01:30:51

351 - The Grit! December 18, 2025

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2025/12/18

In today's show David and Chas discover why bodyboarding reigns supreme over surfing, learn the virtues of not getting paid, pro surfing gets litigious, JJF brands Pipeline and lobbies to become Mister, a pro surf Catfish stands trial for wanton domestic abuse, and learn why your mail carrier deserves a parting gift. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

01:41:35

579 - Max Stewart: Eye Symmetry Surfboards

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2025/12/16

In today's show board builder Max Stewart explains the inverse relationship between product quality and business growth, tales from early days at Hayden Shapes, how Tom Carroll has informed how he takes custom orders and why he factors your personality into the order card. Enjoy!

01:16:55

350 - The Grit! December 12, 2025

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2025/12/12

In today's show dingleberries Chas and David learn about Kelly's suspicious (alleged) scrubbing of the Internet, Bethany's threat from the WSL, Sterling gets Curren to finally run his mouth, the boys learn how surf music becomes iconic, why Chinese wax jobs are here to stay, and which vehicle value is too great to bring to the beach. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

01:39:38

578 - Matt Warshaw

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2025/12/12

In today's episode the Encyclopedia of Surfing's Matt Warshaw discusses the risks of having surf history chronicled by a single man, who's gotten short shrift on the EOS, how much and how little has changed in surf culture since the first magazine, an examination of pioneering female surf photographers, the first surfer to go at Backdoor, and why he got screamed at (and run over) on his most recent surf trip. Enjoy!

01:28:27

349 - The Grit! December 5, 2025

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2025/12/05

In today's show David and Chas review the nearly released Surfline footage that potentially captured UFO activity, predict the implications and wonder if Harry Bryant tapped into the resource, they learn how Dale Webster soothed a weary cord lord's Great White trauma, provide the ultimate holiday gifting guide, learn the beneficial chemical reaction of triethyl citrate, and explain the precise and only appropriate usage of "sick". Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

01:08:56

435 - Spit! December 5, 2025

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2025/12/05

In today's episode Scott and David learn why a swing might be the perfect gateway toy to learn to surf, Tanner Gudang keeps a thread of energy alive five decades on, Hugh Jackman violates an ancient surfing code and the WSL applauds him, MFeb narrows it down to the final four, and a 58 year man fends off the Grim Reaper at full sized Nazare. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy!

01:01:32

577 - Jordan Rodin

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2025/12/01

In today's episode Jordan Rodin joins us to chat about life lessons and hazing gleaned from Derek Hynd, make a case for heavier surfboards, explain his 5 year hiatus from getting barreled, why you should be stripping down used boards and reshaping them, what famous sculptors of centuries past can teach us about surfing, why sometimes the smallest movements can translate to the biggest things. Enjoy!

01:06:36

576 - John Philbin

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2025/11/30

In today's show actor John Philbin recounts his life as an escape artist, shares dangers of achieving one's life goals, the false paradigm of self-confidence, why he is not a good actor, how to reform a bitter and angry disposition, and why he doesn't trust anyone who isn't a hypocrite. Enjoy!

01:11:10

348 - The Grit! November 29, 2025

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2025/11/29

In today's show David and Chas innumerate a Gratitude List and explain why the modern era is the best time to be a surfer, welcome Benedict Cumberbatch into the brotherhood, honor Mom John as the greatest mother of all time, wonder where they'd be without surfing's quiet gift of discipline, realize that cold plunges are free, and explain why it's okay to pretend to be religious. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

01:04:41

434 - Spit! November 25, 2025

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2025/11/25

In today's show Scott and David analyze the new CT rules for 2026 and assess how they affect return champs, they marvel at the vast spectacle of Sunset beach, fret for the newly unlocked fear of outriggers in the line-up, warn to steer clear of lounging wildlife, and review the latest installment of EAST with MFeb. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and more! Enjoy!

01:18:11

347 - The Grit! November 21, 2025

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2025/11/21

In today's show Chas and David offer suitable insults for children, advise on how to keep a second marriage thriving while avoiding a third, wonder if the WSL lost it's internet connection in Hawaii, learn when it's appropriate to ask another surfer on a date, and determine the precise moment you should quit surfing. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

02:04:53

575 - Kyle Thiermann

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2025/11/18

In today's show Kyle Thiermann shares the near death experience that altered his life's perspective, explains the creative fertility nested in boredom, shares how his relationship with psychedelics has changed after nearly a decade of experimentation, reflects on the moment he learned you don't need to master your hobbies, and discusses his desire to maintain strong relationships with his parents despite developing radically different ideologies and how that inspired his first book, "One Last

01:19:53

346 - The Grit! November 14, 2025

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2025/11/14

In today's show, whole Luke Cederman snores in the background, Chas and David predict that the next Matt Hoy will come from a wave pool, make predictions about Carissa Moore's return to Tour, a long time listener gets regulated from a La Jolla reef, and another gets emasculated by both Coco Ho and then Billy Kemper, and we all get reminded why opting not to regulate females in the line-up is sexist. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

53:30

432 - Spit! November 14, 2025

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2025/11/14

In today's show Scott and David discuss Carissa Moore's return to the CT and wonder how motherhood differs from fatherhood for those in pursuit of a World Title, marvel at Lisa Andersen's 4 titles postpartum, pick apart Stab's EAST episode 2, beg for the return of Danny Johnson, and finally bask in the glory of Snapt5. Plus Dukes and Kooks. Enjoy!

01:13:51

345 - The Grit! November 7, 2025

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2025/11/07

In today's absurdist themed show longboarders take center stage as youngest WSL champ ever wins her third title while Stab buries the lede, Joel Tudor wins over corporate airlines and then takes them to court, Moana Jones Wong joins OnlyFans, and the boys discover the perfect projectile to reintroduce regulation in your local line up. Plus Barrel or Nah?!

01:09:57

344 - The Grit! October 31, 2025

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2025/10/31

In today's Halloween episode David and Chas confront a new spate of misplaced anger and advise Rory Russell on how to use Instagram, explain how to win a fight against four frat boys, get revved about the greatest invention since the wave pool, and learn that there's no such thing as a one wave set. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

56:32

574 - Paul Naude: The State Of The Industry

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2025/10/30

In today's show Vissla CEO Paul Naude joins us to discuss how the consolidation of major surf brands is affecting surf culture, how the licensing operational model can threaten retailer's long term viability, why now is a fertile opportunity for growth for independent brands and retail, and why the consumer wields influence through the power of their purchasing. Recorded live at the SIMA SUPER SUMMIT at the Rivian Theatre on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. Enjoy!

01:25:59

343 - The Grit! October 24, 2025

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2025/10/24

In today's show David awakes from an anxiety dream to realize he's manifested the perfect plot for North Shore 2, John Peck sends a wink from the great beyond to remind us he was never really here, Surfing World maps for the next 60 years with an injection of fresh blood, and the boys welcome Raglan Surf Report and Turtle for the next live show! Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

57:06

429 - Spit! October 21, 2025

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2025/10/21

In today's show Scott and David recap The Boardroom Show, celebrate the shaping accomplishments, reveal next year's honoree, and then stack rank the best cutback's of all time, get caught off guard by early season Pipe, prepare for a child to win a CT title, and analyze why Andy Irons still reigns supreme. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy!

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