The Grit! with Chas Smith

In today's show Chas and David review the WSL's CEO-turned influencer's professional analysis of The Box, advise on what to do if the biggest kook in the line-up happens to be your mom, caution why you ought not air your family's dirty laundry publicly, explain why you should never carry wax, and find the perfect falsetto to caw when missing your next set wave. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode the Dalai Lama reveals his holy self as a listener, Chas's wife distances herself as a listener, then David and Chas utilize AI to design a CT utopia, predict the end times for the WSL, and Chas reveals the effortless way to disguise laziness for ingenuity. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show David and Chas break down JP Azevedo's sociopathic rampage that left a trail of black-eyed women (and a burned dog!) from Brazil to Bali and outline justifiable recourse legal and not, they then explain why Xavier Huxtable will never be able to live down the legacy of his name, explain how to trick your family into a surf trip, and learn how to never pay more than $15 for a cocktail. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's especially foolish episode David and Chas predict the ultimate rivalry upset at Bells (Tall Man v. Bald Man: Part 4), explain why you should never ever disrespect your surfboard, discuss why Kolohe should go full Vanderpump, lament how Jonah Hill got stained by Kayne's blessing, and Chas applies for a job at the WSL. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show David and Chas throw a retirement party for surfers (and a brand) who were effectively fired last year but now decided that they are "quitting", the WSL designs a brand new rule to help them advance their own interests despite crushing their athlete's dreams, ELO calls Taylor Swift a "bully", and David officially gets cancelled by the greatest surfer of all time. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alas, Chas has found his grit again! Today he and David painstakingly count every spectator on the beach in Portugal in effort to denounce surfing's greatest flimflam man, send off their single favorite listener/contributor with a heartfelt goodbye, identify the resurgence of the soul surfer, remind you to get a colonoscopy, and celebrate Chumbawamba's latest hit! Plus Barrel or Nah? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show we reveal the latest Blood Feud between iconic surf filmmakers, analyze which Andino has better career stats, survey the flurry of sponsor shifts, welcome the surf world's most important new writer, explain why it's okay to watch CT while driving, and introduce the new segment "Tools To Live By!" Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Chas and David explain why it's time to pay more for surfboards, why Zeke Lau will never live up to our expectations, how to make a career out of your passion, how Surfrider is stealing joy from children, and how burying the hatchet could lead Chas to new business ventures and better surf content for all. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show social warfare is waged against Chas and David as they attempt to tiptoe through Kelly Slaters public objection to the COVID vaccine and the backlash that's ensued, they field calls and emails from the Trans (and cisgender) community reminding them how ignorant they are, explain why you should never play a surf video game, and marvel at hilarity of the nude male body. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode Chas and David defend Carissa Moore against the WSL's assault on woman's surfing, celebrate Jack Robinson's embrace of mediocre surf, advocate for blank boards, predict Kelly's midyear cut while following the bizarre trail of his social media breadcrumbs, and dive head first into Bethany Hamilton's commentary about the WSL's new policy regarding trans athletes. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Chas and David recap day one of the Pipe Pro, reveal their new fav surfer who shattered the wall of positive noise, face palm about the the faulty Apple "wearables", cover the hottest fashion trends from the WSL awards, and Chas agrees to printing his first-ever retraction! Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode Chas and David discuss the lifeguard who took the day off to win the most prestigious surf event on the planet, his missing $65k, Quiksilver's massive marketing miss, why Jack Robinson will win a world title in 2023, and Pete Mel's science defying exercise of paddle power/fashion statement. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Congratulations on making it through 200 episodes of this. We commend you. Today Chas and David reflect on 4+ years of surf adjacent podcasting, confess regrets, share lessons learned, and then explain why it's time to vilify our surf heroes, say "I love you" often, protect IP at all costs, and always artful dodge acquaintances at the grocery store. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Chas and David discuss why the Eddie didn't go, how Surfline will revolutionize the way we consume surf in 2023 and contests in 2024, why the lineup at Waimea was 1/3 female, and argue about whether Albee's plea for sympathy is endearing or damning. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A tragic start to 2023 as Nazare claims its first casualty and one of actions sports' culture shifters meets an entirely unlikely end. David and Chas assess the toll, struggle to process, and attempt to reconcile the reality of how close we all live near the edge of existence. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sending off 2022, David and Chas recap the top stories of the year, make predictions for 2023, celebrate the latest (and biggest yet) celebrity/surf coupling, question why the average surfer's ability level has degraded in the past decade, reaffirm why Hawai'i will always reign supreme, and identify how Jamie O'Brien's dadbod is the ideal waterman physique. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Chas and David discuss why they miss quarantine, survey the most terribly brilliant business moves of 2022, determine surfing's most egregious Nepo Baby, predict Riss and Steph's niceness will end their career against the new crop, and explain how exploiting runaways to make millions might just be bad for society. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show David and Chas discuss the disturbing degradation of American youth as it relates to burgeoning pro surfers, musical preferences, general intelligence, and respect for fellow man via WSL rankings, the VALogger who nearly decapitated Makana Pang, and their wives obsession with Taylor Swift. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Chas and David dig into the story behind why all the male CT surfers have withdrawn from the Pipe Masters and how 2022 has become the year of the novelty contest, the troubles at VF Corp, how surfing has influenced the greatest show on television, how the world greatest surfer influenced the world's most expensive smoothie, and why you should abstain from sex until marriage. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Chas and David investigate why skateboarding's heroes share so many more skeletons than pro surfers, how Stab has built a biz transcribing Thrasher, the unlikely reconnection between Quik and Dane, why the WSL won't drug test their athletes, and the utter futility of trying to execute a dry hair session. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feast yourself on a holiday episode of The Grit! Chas and David shirk family obligations just to tell you about how Jonah Hill's new documentary has radically changed their lives, how Pretty Privilege left the surf world when Julian Wilson retired, how Laird Hamilton contributed to Lupita Nyong'o's physique, and why 2023's Oscar for Best Picture very likely will be a surf film. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode David and Chas identify and pay homage to the surf world's most inventive, prolific, and entirely unsung creative geniuses, and then discuss the inverse Karma of their employers holiday blood letting, how the sport of kings has been denigrated into the sport of clowns and how it's directly related to one of the world's largest surfboard manufacturers flooding the market with heavily discounted boards. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's gargantuan show David and Chas discuss the implosion of Netflix's bid to buy the WSL, the aching nostalgia casued by Griff's recent job change, Laird's gentlemanly rebuff of David's advance, and why objectifying beautiful people is the road to finding out what's on their insides. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Chas and David confront an existential revolt from within their own audience! They then weigh the thrills and dangers of high jumps, riding motorbikes, assess why surfers love sketching landings, and design a plan for how dawn patroler's can perfectly time their morning constitutional. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show David and Chas explain why self-awareness is the antithesis of "cool", fret for Nathan Florence's moral purity, ponder how Albee Layer has yet again been victimized, and advise on the best methods to scare character into your children this Halloween. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Back at center on the space/time continuum, David and Chas return to discuss Emrata and Gisele's love lives and how they used surfing to elevate their careers. They then offer a simple and direct path to financial wealth but warn that it may prevent you from achieving your full potential. And in a stunning twist, they both (nearly) convince their wives to take their last names. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's very special episode, Chas has his world rocked by (a very woke) Kevin Miller (worshiper of ELO), Hulet reveals his arrest record, Warshaw reveals his below-the-belt grooming habits, and DLS tries to prevent another table jump/strangulation. A raucous pod, live from Florida! Enjoy! (Originally published November 8, 2019) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We start the show with some important personal news before Chas and David welcome Jamie Brisick to the podcast. The boys analyze why backwards politics seem to plague the surf world, philosophy, psilocybin, Kooks and Currens, and Jamie’s 30-foot schlong. Enjoy! (Originally published July 1, 2019) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show David and Chas reflect on the life of Chris Davidson and ponder where to define the boundary line for living on the edge in their own lives. They then analyze Kanoa's backstab of Slater, acknowledge El Salvador's climb up surf nation rankings, marvel at Ziff's rise up Fortune's billionaire rankings, and offer decisive rationale for why you should make your bed every morning. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida Surf Film Fest founders Kevin Miller and John Brooks join David and Chas to discuss the WSL's most recent kick-in-the-teeth of their core audience, read their official response to outraged fans, outline a potential coup, and attempt to solve why surfers are so obsessed with getting barreled. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show, Chas and David gawk at The Stoked Bloke's voyage into The Upside Down, finally determine whether or not money buys happiness, hear from a mother who takes her kids to nude beaches, and they unveil ELO's first foray into the world of gangsta rap. Plus a birthday themed round of Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode Chas tells, in vivid detail, his experience, being on the cobblestones at Lowers yesterday for Finals Day; the wrought tension, the lurid glares, inside goss about the inter-workings at the WSL, and David offers a recap of the action. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's Fight Club themed episode, Chas and David are overwhelmed by surf rage that's infiltrated our line ups. They unpack Joel Tudor being assaulted by the sweeper at Cardiff, the surfer being nearly drown by a local in La Jolla, the foiler who hatcheted someone at Jax Beach, Vans shot between the WSL's eyes, and You vs last week's lil' anon TikTok'r. Put up your dukes and Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today David and Chas, through excessive use of journalistic rigor, discover that truth is stranger than fiction. They uncover the underreported story of ELO's life threatening Tahitian reef injury, discover the identity of the anonymous TikTok'r who doxxed Andy Lyon, and reveal the unprecedented WSL event that replaced their French Challenger Series. Plus Barrel or Nah? Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does the size of your lei say about you? Is it really "equality" if you don't offer equal opportunity? When is it justifiable to smash the fins out of a stranger's board? Does Raimana's throat hurt after all that screaming? And what is the proper pronunciation for Teahupo'o? #TrustInWe! Plus Barrel or Nah? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey all, David here just checking in to regretfully inform you that our whole house is down with Covid! It's a mild case. Everyone is already in recovery, but podcast production was interrupted by it. It looks like we should be back in full swing next week. We did publish an episode of Surf Splendor, so go grab that. Sorry to miss you. Much to discuss but we'll cover it all next week. Until then, Bon Voyage! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode Chas embarks on a brand new quest to find nymphomaniacal Russian sex bots, while David seeks to uncover SoCal's surf-adjacent youth whom devote their life wholly to the skim. Rob Machado daringly pulls back his van curtains, the WSL uses their radical growth to cancel more events, and Erin Brooks makes the final of the all male Padang Cup. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Live from Oklahoma City, Chas is midway through an epic quest across this great nation to find mythical non-surfing World Surf League fan! Successes and disasters have been many, but spirits are buoyed by last night's text from WSL CEO, and Oklahoma City's own, Elo who provided ardent back pats and new direction. Chas recounts his journey and outlines his next leg. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show David and Chas abandon childhood dreams of ever surfing Maalaea, advise on how to prevent the erosion of civilization, marvel at Kelly's memory and his sentimentality, celebrate Kai Lenny's new role as Robin, and Chas recovers from being punched by the algorithm after coming out as a biathlete. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author Daniel Duane joins us to discuss his new podcast series, "Reunion: Shark Attacks in Paradise" and the bizarre peculiarities of those tragedies. Chas and David then discuss JBay, Laird dethroning Kelly, the grumpiest La Jolla locals, and why a full ass is always better than half-assed. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode Kelly hoots a 14 year old into the wave of his life only to get burned by a now famous kook, ELO accidentally confesses his true thoughts about female CT'rs at Pipe, Zeke Lau gets punched out on the South Shore, and Johnny Boy reminds us all of the time he punched Jodie Cooper and then unrelentingly harassed her for two years. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's show is packed with illustrious guests. First, Sports Illustrated writer Brandon Sneed joins us to discuss the insights gleaned from spending two weeks with Kelly and Kalani, then Matt Parker sits in to discuss the perfect "bridge" board before David and Chas banish them all to recap Rio, celebrate Papa Lynch, bid Bon Voyage to Pride month, and outline proper airplane neighbor etiquette. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Jack Robinson announces his transition into identifying as Brazilian, Griff dodges death threats from Filipe fans, the WSL co-signs Kelly's lifelong nose-thumbing of Brazil, desecration through defecation of surf shops is on the rise, and Raglan Surf Report's Luke Cederman joins David and Chas for Barrel or Nah? Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida Surf Film Fest co-founder Kevin Miller joins David and Chas to discuss the yin and yang of Gerry Lopez, the birth of the Endless Summer, how Kelly's 11 titles led to JJF's torn MCL, the creepy new surf cam causing backlash in Victoria, and they offer relationship advice as only three men with a combined seven marriages can. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Chas Zooms in from an undisclosed European island to discuss the importance of self pampering before embarking on a new career path to become a lifeguard. The boys then celebrate ELO's dethroning of George Clooney, identify the perfect surf attire, marvel that the world's great boat captain operates a water taxi, and explain why you ought never take a bubble bath. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode Chas makes major amends to many aggrieved listeners while deviating even further from grittiness, gets ghosted by and lambasts Sasha Jane, identifies the German tibia as the most reliable standard to measure waves, and considers Pilates to help bolster the next phase of his ballet/surf evolution. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Chas and David delve into the sultry world of ASMR, Chas faces the harsh backlash from a recently censored BG article, JJF attempts to dethrone Nic Cage in his greatest role, and Kook or Curren makes a triumphant return. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show David and Chas discover that everything is waves and attempt to air-rev over the Vortex of Negativity, Kelly Slater traumatizes a couple of Aussie podcast hosts, Mama Medina airs more dirty laundry on a Brazilian talk show, Keala Kennelly raises her hand for equality and gets smacked by meritocracy, and the boys preach to stay in school. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a first ever effort, Chas and David avoid any negative notions and blast beams of positivity as they celebrate the Margaret River Pro, laud the successes of Make or Break, celebrate Devon Howard's career transition, and discuss which elite surfers rose above the Wright noise. Burn some sage. The podcast shall be cleansed. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode Chas does a deep review of Make or Break's first half of the season, David ponder's Caroline Marks' disappearance, they both celebrate the return of Gabriel Medina, pray Luke Cedarman hasn't peaked, and Elon Musk fires a devastating shot at our 11x champ. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show David and Chas find a new billionaire philanthropist to prop up professional surfing, ELO gets boo'd off stage at a podcast, Italo steps into the role of reality TV stardom, Ziff gets kicked out of a braai by Elon, and a local homicide detective purges the horrors of the job through refuge in the sea. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Huge news breaking from Australia where CT surfers are threatening to boycott Margaret River. In today's show Chas and David discuss the petition they sent to the WSL, ELO's official response, and why the employees and surfers have lost confidence in their leadership. Plus Kanoa punches himself in the face and guides Chas through modern hand gestures to use when having your photograph taken. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show David and Chas explain how Brazilian supermodels have upended the Brazilian storm, analyze who would win in a Putin vs Slater grapple match, identify marijuana as a performance enhancer for longboarding, and explain why Kanoa shirked his US identity for a far greater nation's. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Chas explains what it feels like to be slapped like Chris Rock and why Kelly looked like he was wearing his dad's tux to the Oscars. David then unveils Vans connection to the Illuminati and how the surf community is the first to identify Karenism as mental illness. And we hear the radical tale of Shroad & The Ripper. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The greatest gift of our time has landed in our inbox and we're thrilled to share with you herein. Enjoy! Plus, Chas and David get philosophical and practical about transgender athletes, Hannah calls in with some Tour insights, Cruz Dinofa suffers a Sampson-esque felling, and the boys explain why you ought never identify as a foodie. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chas and David catch up after this week's listener get-together/book reading. We reveal Devon Howard's take on the Joel Tudor suspension, Kai Lenny models his career on Kenny G, Parker Coffin's surf career surpasses his 'CTing brother, Matt Banting gets stiffed from a sponsor, and the boys explain why you should never let your spouse shave your back. Plus Barrel or Nah? Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chas is back stateside and ready to unpack current World Champ Joel Tudor's suspension from the WSL and the reason he should have a Blood Feud heat against Dane Reynolds at Lowers, the equitability of Kai's relationship with Zuck, Parko mud wrestling a semi-adult TikTok'r, and Chas' foot fetish shifts from Gabriel to Kelly. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chas is in Mexico and the WIFI has thwarted our best efforts. Have a listen and then tune back in on Monday for the full episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Chas fesses up to a dark fetish and a penchant for Gabriel's back foot, a former World Champ offers to sponsor our show, one of our four female listeners steps forward from the shadows, and Parko finds out why nice guys finish last. Plush Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode David and Chas unpack the vanquishing of WSL Studios and what this means for professional competitive surfing, the ethics of booze sponsorships, Obama's new investment in Oahu, your easiest access to owning a new Lambo, and offer the strongest evidence yet for extra terrestrial life. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jamie Brisick returns to tell us about his professional transition into podcasting, why he's taking a hatchet to the North Shore, whether his mate Kelly is vaxxed, and why Sunset Beach has inspired his latest pedicure color choice! Plus Barrel or Nah?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Chas and David marvel at Laird's colossal loss ($35 mill!), applaud Joel Tudor whistleblowing his employer, celebrate Zuck's performative philanthropy, suspect that Kelly's secretly been vaxxed all along, and reveal why Gabe is happier off Tour. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chas and David discuss Moana & Tati failing to seize a potential record-setting blood feud, Italo's excessive focus on making his abs glisten, the WSL's flaccid definition of equality, and Kelly Slater's pending retirement after being crowned the "Pipeline Pro". Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the North Shore, Kolohe gets punched, Eli Hanneman suffers near death injury at Pipe, Jonah Hill cops a black eye, Gabe get's Yoko'd and the WSL suffers, and Kelly finally looks human. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode Chas and David get to the bottom of quicksand, find friendly locals at Fort Point, identify who is the best podcasting surfer, make Surfival picks, and blueprint a path to the first female Pipe Master's crown. Plus Barrel or Nah? Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As predicted, 2022 is off to a morbid start. Line ups are crowded, Winter swells are growing, foil boards are attempting to weave through it all, and everyone's sanity is frayed after two years of uncertainty. This week we recap a couple near misses and tragedy's that have befallen our idyllic lifestyle. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chas is back in California, the Da Hui Backdoor Shootout turns up to an 11, Kangaroos are being rescued from the surf, Kelly Slater is being defended by Chas (!!!), and Stab Magazine is killing it! 2022 is off to a bizarro start and we're here to cover all of it. Plus Barrel or Nah? Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we time travel back to July 2019 where Chas and David Lee welcome Jamie Brisick to analyze why backwards politics seem to plague the surf world, attempt to dive into philosophy and psilocybin, the parallels between Kooks and Currens, and Jamie reveals a 30-foot schlong. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Holidays! Chas calls in from the Italian Alps to regale us with stories of the 1% while David edifies him about the latest happens in surf. And in the final chapter of the Salad Days saga, our original caller returns with an apology and a warning about drug usage. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In today's holiday episode, Chas and David right past wrongs, bend and blend gender categorization, advocate for everyday luxury while wielding a gilded pitchfork against the establishment who is busy tooting a racist dog whistle. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is dedicated to the Ladies Who Listen. Damn your male partners for forcing us upon you, but bless you for humoring their poor tastes. You are the glue that binds and if/when you snap, we will stand in your defense. Today we will gingerly splash our bodies in cologne, wear a matching outfit, and upgrade to a luxury surf trip so that you can join. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Chas reveal the year's most dedicated listener (10,348 minutes logged thus far), determine which surfboard manufacturer has most successfully transitioned into apparel, crash a wedding with Kalani Robb as the officiant, and Chas attempts his defense in Clickbait or Investigate? Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Chas follow Jake Burton's insistent celebration of individualism, question if Ben Gravy is this generations Reno Abillera, baffle at the WSL's erasure of the wipeout, and Matt Biolos gets cast as Jerry Garcia's stunt double in the new Scorcese biopic. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chas and David unpack the latest entries in the Florida Surf Film Festival; why Alaska is already over-surfed and war-torn Liberia will produce the next great surf culture. They unpack the reason drugs have played such an influential role in surfing and blueprint how to shred youthful indulgence. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Chas and David discuss the oddity of a "bidding war" to sponsor an athlete in 2021, find unexpected refuge in localism, laugh at Benji's potty joke that got him cancelled by the WSL, and celebrate the greatest surf shop owner of all time. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show we uncover the blood tie between Gabriel Medina's biological father and the family Ferreira! Kai Lenny transcends surf to join the metaverse, Benji Weatherly rehashes his old routine, and CJ Hobgood designs a surf off that will render the World Champ title irrelevant. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Chas converts to a disciple of wave pools and surf self improvement, complete with posting footage of himself on Instagram. After recounting his trip to Surf Ranch, he and David envision Jonah Hill as a gangster rapper, revision surfing's sordid past, and pray for Waikiki. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Action sports super agent and former pro snowboarder, Circe Wallace joins us to discuss how to maintain joy while cultivating talent in youth, how longboarders can monetize their noseriding, how to correct overbearing parents, and she helps us survey the hypocrisy of cancel culture. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode we cover recent environmental disasters that were sparked by some of surf's biggest icons, account for the actual costs of a $99 soft top, Chas seriously starts training for his rubber match with Goggans, and we give the blueprint for how to find your spouse in the next cubicle (unless you're at Facebook). Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Chas and David survey Huntington Beach's dark history, early welcome teenaged girls to the women's CT in 2022, fight beachcombers off our little plot of sand, explain how intelligence can be measured by the volume of one's voice, and investigate a potential fraud being perpetrated against Dirk Ziff. Plus Barrel or Nah? Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Pat O battles Ben Gravy in 16' Lake Michigan surf, Kamalei Alexander battles billionaire e-foilers, and Ian Cairns battles Lucy Small over gender equity. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sure Finals Day was great, but imagine if you mixed in The Ultimate Surfer, added Jake Paul's YouTube boxing spectacle, baked it in the oven at 450 . . . et voilà! . . . Nathan Florence vs. Filipe Toledo at big Haleiwa! Or better yet, Ben Gravyy vs Shaun Tomson at Rincon. Recipe submitted by CJ Hobgood. Listen and enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show David and Chas analyze the outcry for Joe Turpel's cancellation, listen to the WSL's "kill them all" anthem, deem Brianna Cope the break out star of TUS, add Devon Howard's name to the recall ballot, and disengender all cocktails. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show David and Chas identify Ricardo Toledo's ambitions to become surfing's most aggressive Tiger Dad, Fernando Aguerre proves why he's fit to run surfing, The Ultimate Surfer slips further down the ratings board, and Chas considers a job offer from Stab Mag. Plus Barrel or Nah? Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Devon Howard joins us to discuss the Ultimate Surfer, the return of the World Longboard Tour, his ongoing blood feud with Joel Tudor, the tragedy of the hi-pro Midlength, and the highlights of his first 8 months of fatherhood. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show David and Chas survey the mental maladies that plague Western society today and what drove one local surf school owner to do the unthinkable. They then encourage Conner Coffin to aim for the air at Lowers, celebrate Ace Buchan's non-retirement announcement, and identify the space-time-continuum portal in Tahiti. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Breaking news! The Tahiti Pro has been cancelled, David and Chas deliver and assess the news as it breaks. They then eulogize Jeremy Flores' career and bid a fond farewell to "personality" on Tour, question where the Aloha is for Mother Carissa, marvel at Slater's ayahuasca sojourn, and track down Mugatu in Mexico. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2022 CT schedule has been announced, Dave Prodan calls you a conspiracy theorist, Oaxaca is experiencing a COVID surge and the WSL still plans to send the Tour into it and then to the island of Tahiti 5 days later, David and Chas address it all! And the Listener Line is overwhelmed with calls! Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SUBSCRIBE In today's episode Chas and David debate a WSL's staffer's assertion that YOU (our audience) are anti-WSL, survey the trajectory of the Olympic springboard for surfing, try to uncover the identity of Carissa Marks, and provide object lessons for how to instill character in today's soft youth. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode Chas regales us with tales of sailing the Amalfi coast and reveals a dark Hawai'ian capital curse, a listener offers a mercenary solution to keep groms in check, the boys guess which surfer will be deemed the next flying tomato, and anoint Jonah Hill the Patron Saint of The Vals. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode David and Chas help guide listeners through the most important moments in life, lament how Gabriel's bad behavior has influenced their local line-ups, celebrate Project Ibelli's recent success (mainstream sponsorship), and get sold down the river by the WSL. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode David and Chas reveal the greatest unreported surf story of 2021, assess the second coming of Duke Kahanamoku, decide which Hollywood celeb will play Greg Noll, and finally learn to express themselves through dance. Plus a 4th of July themed Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode Chas and David offer relationship (and surfing) advice to a young Lothario, survey unceasing trolling of Chris Cote, advise to protect your noggin, award Sierra Kerr her 2024 gold medal, and offer an official eulogy for Surf Ranch. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show David and Chas discuss exhibitionists in the line up, surf coaches slingin' weed, the WSL's latest slate of programming, and why 29 of the 'CT surfers don't have a chance of scoring an 8 point ride at Surf Ranch. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A boozy of a show! Chas in Cabo celebrating final edits on the new book and David calls in to discuss the extensive injury list for Surf Ranch, why you should wear a Speedo, and the bizarre fracturing of the surf industry as the minority transitions into the majority and the gatekeepers turn a cold shoulder. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SUPPORT In today's episode David becomes a Belieber, Chas protects Vulnerable Adult Snowflakes in NYC, then they fight to defend Maya Gabeira against constructive criticism and Dana White officially certifies surfing's fate with the WSL co-signature. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SUPPORT In today's episode David and Chas outline a plan for the VAL can transition into an AL and why they have more fun that a Lifelong Intermediate. They also unpack land ownership rights at Malibu and bid farewell to Matt Wilkinson's surf world presence. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SUPPORT In today's show Chas and David design the first two rules of Cringe Club, celebrate the beauty of androgyny, marvel at Kelly's attempt to influence the crypto markets, and question if it's ever okay to "suck it". Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SUPPORT Matt Warshaw joins David and Chas to plot the next phase of Project Ibelli before the boys spoil the winner of The Ultimate Surfer, review the WSL’s legal threat of Matt Biolos, and play a round of Barrel or Nah? ! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Chas blueprint the perfect plan for a wife (or family) swap, cultivate grit in Caio Ibelli, heart-emoji Byron Baes, and plot a honey pot to ensnare Melinda Gates. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In light of the latest meritocratic offender, Chas makes a compelling case for gender pay inequality just before he and David identify a talc-like powder that regenerates energy and youth, and they finally ship Caio's stickers off to West Oz. Let #ProjectIbelli commence! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode Chas tells the harrowing tale and round 3 of the Surf Media blood feud wherein Lil' Haberdasher unleashes a barrage of insults at Chas and Circe! Then the boys unpack Mrs. Medina's prenup, the limitations of WSL judging, and the heavy weight of being a Wright. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show David reveals the audience's selection to name his unborn son, Chas evaluates Gabriel's earring selection at Newcastle, the boys reveal Carissa's Jedi mind tricks, and marvel at how one world champ surfer is now part of sporting's biggest power couple! Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Chas and David celebrate life and importance of community, through a retrospective of the work of Offrocker (and David's big reveal). Chas then cops responsibility for CT'er's tepid personalities and David discovers Longtom's secret mole status within the ranks at the WSL! Plus Barrel or Nah?! Sponsors: AtheleticGreens.com/surf and Kaenon.com promo code "KaenonCast15" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode David and Chas discuss opening day at Newcastle, Italo's refractory period, Ben Gravvy's aspirationism, and the polarization of Brett Simpson's patriotism. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#ProjectIbelli is in full swing! David and Chas blueprint how The People will rebuild pro surf commerce before dissecting the fiery screed the WSL spewed at the political right and take cover under the protection of Parody Law. Plus Barrel or Nah? Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode Chas and David outline an overthrow of the surf industrial complex via "Project Ibelli" where YOU can own a piece of real estate in this brand new landscape and watch your wealth rise while the gatekeepers wonder where they lost the plot. Plus, Pat O gets a new job, an equal 5th place might win a title, and "dabblers" have their fins punched out. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chas and David do a deep dive into Tyler Wright's latest ESPN expose, predict Kelly's TikTok strategy for 2021, congratulate Gabriel Medina for finally latching on to adult life, and identify Mother Nature's design for a one-race skin tone. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Circe Wallace is a former pro snowboarder who transitioned in talent management to help athletes like Paul Rodriguez, Travis Rice, and Torah Bright focus on what their best at while building a system to support their long term goals. She joins Chas and David to discuss youth prodigies, how famous athletes can maintain mental health, and how to to navigate cancel culture in 2021. Plus Barrel or Nah! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Chas and David track the evolution of surfing becoming an elitist sport, devise how Deivid Silva will beat JJF at Margs, lament how Kelly Slater hates podcasters, and try hard to not dance to Michael Jackson. Plus Barrel or Nah? Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back! Chas and David discuss the cancellation of the BWWT, Pat O's departure from the WSL, Chuck Patterson's spraying David in the face with gravel, and why you should take surfing very, very seriously. Plus Barrel or Nah? Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chas abandons the deep blue to chase that white powder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is January 2021 the high water mark or the lowest point ever in surfing's history? Chas and David survey both sides of the equation. Chas gets cancelled thanks to flippant remarks in last week's show. Tom Curren finds a free scrubber and David is wooed by BeachGrit's journeyman poets. Plus Barrel or Nah? Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Real life action figure and multi-disciplinary master Chuck Patterson joins the show to spar back at the mud slung from David and Chas in last week's show. Chuck explains why he uses poles to surf ski, fantasizes about skiing through a tube at Chopes, and explains his four Big Mac quota and he plays Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show David and Chas discover why quinquagenarian's are ruling surfing, how posting selfies will bump you into a new tax bracket, and why you should never ever valet your car. Plus Barrel or Nah? Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Chas ring in the New Year by discussing the price tag for selling one's hard earned spot at Pipeline, that time Johnny Boy punched a woman, bid a fond farewell to the WSL's 2021 season, and Chas kisses surfing goodbye and embraces the pow. Plus Barrel or Nah? Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special Christmas Eve edition of The Grit! David and Chas reflect on the year that was, locate the source of all Kelly’s frustration, give him the gift of an Olympic berth, and explain why you should never offer to play Santa. Plus Barrel or Nah? Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chas and David break down how the CEO of the WSL contracted Coronavirus during the CT presented by Corona, how they missed epic days at Backdoor, how it will affect the rest of the 2021 season, and why they will follow Stab's biz model, who followed us. Plus Barrel or Nah? Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Chas and David unpack the opening days of the 2021 'CT season, including the fatal shark attack at Honolua, Phat Philly's new physique, the WSL cashing tokens on TWright's earnest cause, and rank the most depressing Christmas movies of all time. Plus Barrel or Nah? Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Chas discuss how Surfline is poised to execute the WSL's long sought goal of making a consumer of the non-surfer, why Julian and Jordy can kiss a world title goodbye, and why Gabriel will be his own greatest foe. Plus, Mullets, Shower Beers, and much more! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Thanksgiving! As a token of our gratitude to you, Chas Smith teases you with chapter two of Reports From Hell. Very barrel! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Warshaw joins the show to discuss Vloggers' role in surf history then Chas and David discuss how outsourced manufacturing is affecting the US's largest board building hub, why the '21 'CT season finale lacks gravitas, and they blueprint an anti-depressive guide to surviving the holidays with family. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chas and David discuss the punch-up at Nazare, Jamie O'Brien's selfish dictatorship, why you should never trust polls, and provide a plan for unity and reform for this divided nation. Important work being done here! Plus Barrel or Nah? Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chas returns and regales David with dreams of million dollar tubes in California's meth capital, then the boys discuss Tom Butler's decry of the BWWT, their plans to Shanghai KoloheAndino.com and the ideal Rumspringa conditions. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Devon Howard sits in for Chas Smith to discuss the Cuervo Surf Classic, why surf brands should stay out of politics, and the first time he got spit out at Pipe and the heavy who sent him to the beach (simultaneously). Plus Barrel or Nah? Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chas and David explain why surfers and surf media who subvert the surf industry make more money, why you should homeschool your children, how to catch a whale, and how to find a wife in YouTube's comment section. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In response to Hollywood's adaptation of Barbarian Days, David and Chas rank the worst surf films of all time, celebrate the raucous life of Michael Tomson, bid a fond farewell to Surfer Magazine, and play a round of Barrel or Nah? Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Live from a remote, private pointbreak in Cabo San Lucas, Chas and David discuss the dumbassery of COVID protocol, the immorality of hosting the Pipe Masters, and the pleasures and pitfalls of sex work! Plus Barrel or Nah! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode Chas and David analyze Peter Schroff's contributions and deductions from surfing, Kelly as the mediator of the Slater family, Occy's callous bedside manner, and why self care yields feeblemindedness. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The surf world gets litigious! Chas and David discuss the legal blow that may finally sink the WSL, whether John John has ever tasted Monster Energy, and why planetary alignment provides all of life's answers. Plus Barrel or Nah! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Imagine Macaulay Culkin making a pilgrimage to Lemoore to be branded with a WSL logo on his butt cheek so that he can be spit from Kelly's birth canal. This is 2020 and it's a potential reality, right alongside Morgan Cibilic earning the inaugural Surfing the Net world title! Plus Barrel or Nah? Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this family legacy themed episode, Chas and David reflect on the genesis of life and the ultimate expression of love spewed forth into Mother Ocean, Chas laments the end of a bloodline and finally accepts Mick Fanning as a refuge from chaos (if not boredom). Plus Barrel or Nah? Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Devon Howard comes to celebrate Chas' birthday and the boys imbibe in a morning tequila before discussing Cancel Culture, the Stumble At The Ranch, the Curren family crisis, and why it's unwavering importance to make out with your husband/wife. Plus Barrel or Nah? Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kai Lenny's naïveté has aligned him with humanity's greatest villain. ELO free dives into the Surfing The Net world rankings. Kelly single-handedly brings back butthole. And Chris Ward shakes his fist again, this time in redemption. Plus Barrel or Nah? Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Kelly Slater attacks a refugee, David finds love on the spectrum, Chas gets bullied by Bobby Martinez, and CJ Hobgood designs the most important surf competition of 2020. Plus Barrel or Nah! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cancel culture has claimed new victims since we last spoke! It's been a tough week for free speech. Chas and David take the death toll, play a game of Woke or Racist, celebrate literally misanthropes, and wax nostalgic about superficial High School superlatives. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Breaking news from the WSL: 2020 is cancelled. 2021 to feature a Pipe start, women at Teahupo'o, and the champs to be crowned in a final day. Chas and David make predictions and "should have"'s, along with salt water remedies and Barrel or Nah? Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Health Education episode of The Grit, Chas and David analyze patriotism vs racism, which American surfers are cancelled, Slater saving lives, and why the worst professional surfers make the best coaches. Plus Barrel or Nah and more! Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Language expert Chas Smith and civil rights expert David Scales discuss the sale of the WSL, the hypocrisy of cancel culture, Kelly Slater's campaign against erectile dysfunction, and how Cheyne Magnussen became the most valuable man in the wave pool biz. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show two WASPs discuss land ownership, race relations, vaccine embedded nano bots, dad bods, and the power of prayer! Unbox the outrage and slam your fist on the cancel button. Plus Barrel or Nah! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chas and David discuss the hypocrisy of virtue signaling, quelling outrage, when to shut up, why Carissa needs a thicker skin and Stab needs a spine, Filipe shooting himself in the foot, and surf media's Faustian trade of legitimacy for half access. Plus Barrel or Nah? Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Travis Ferre joins The Grit! to discuss Inherent Bummer's "Surf Film", What Youth, ABC's filming and guest roster for Ultimate Surfer, and play a round of Barrel or Nah? Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chas and David celebrate The Grit!'s recent valuation, identify the true gangster of the pandemic, bow down to Laura Enever and look down their noses at Tyler Wright before closing with a Karen edition of Barrel or Nah? Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chas and David welcome Devon Howard back to the show for delivery of Chas's midlength! They talk Joel Tudor's Insta persona, the need for bullies, the value of that Vitamin D, and recommend wrist exercises to perfect your hand jive. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 8th, the most important day in surfing. To celebrate, Chas and David plan their next selfie alongside a wave pool, explain why you should avoid Kombucha, buy a parrot, and always travel with a spare pane of glass. Plus Barrel or Nah? Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Chas welcome San Diego attorney AJ Bhowmik to learn about the legal ramifications for breached Governor Newsom's beach closure. The boys then survey the WSL's latest restructuring, ELO's competence, and Pat O's salvation. Plus Barrel or Nah? And much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The lynchpin that was the WSL's financial viability has been released. Chas and David discuss the inevitable freefall, the many missed opportunities, antibody prime citizens, the joy of living in your car, and getting scooped on a story by your greatest foe. Plus Barrel or Nah! Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show David goes surfing and Chas cops a fine for eating a Thai inspired salad. Chas then transfers his ire for ELO to California's hunky governor, and then again to Bill Gates. David convinces Chas to stalk John John and then shames him for exploiting his child. Plus Barrel or Nah! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

@Boardporn joins the show give his frontline account of COVID's impact on NYC and explain why it's inappropriate to surf Rockaway right now. Then Chas and David close out the show with musings on nipple rings and dirty water. Plus Barrel or Nah? Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is a light at the end of this quarantine tunnel! Chas and David share wonderful, non-hysterical news, resist the police state, question the a false prophet, and celebrate those who identify as meth loving polygamous homosexuals. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Was Kelly involved in a plot to spread COVID and have the Olympics cancelled? Will economic crisis reinstate the family structure? Will Nick Carroll be the next surf journalist to punch Chas Smith? Listen to find out! Plus Barrel or Nah? and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chas and David break quarantine protocol to commune at Album Surfboards and swap travel stories, plant seeds for a robust new future and blueprint the virtues of abstinence. Plus Barrel or Nah! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode David and Chas survey the mental health of some surf industry notables, weigh journalist's responsibility and liability in covering these matters, and pay homage to bodyboarders as the unsung trailblazers of our sport. Plus a Corona Virus themed Barrel or Nah? Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do you get when a surfer environmentalist hoards 18 million gallons of water in the desert? And when an SUPing televangelist tries to commodify surfing? And when Chas sends telekinetic messages from his new home in outer space? You get this week's episode of The Grit! Plus Barrel or Nah! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Devon Howard joins the show for a Valentine's threesome! Devon quizzes Chas and David on surf history and gift's the winner a new midlength! They survey the surf world's latest romantic trysts, discover why love hurts, and play a V-Day themed round of Barrel or Nah? Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Chas and David discuss current quivers, Sharknado's, abstinence vs moderation, Great White Trash, the Quietstroke, and the subtle beauty of Steve Buscemi. Plus Love Hurts, and Barrel or Nah? Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode Chas and David welcome The Surfer's Journal's Shawn Parkin to discuss ELO's (CELO's) reemergence as CEO of the WSL, Hurley fallout, non-endemic corporate take overs, and ugly mother-in-laws. Plus Barrel or Nah? Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Chas and David confront resolution failures, prepare for a VR future, abstain from closeouts, and seek shelter from another surf brand fallout. Plus Love Hurts and Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode Chas and David discuss the most sporting day in competitive surf history, the most winning interfering surfer of all time, the oldest 10 point rider, the articles of impeachment, and why 2020 will be the greatest surf year ever. Plus, Barrel or Nah? and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode Chas and David discuss the women who didn't charge Jaws, the oldest surfer to ever score a 10, and fantasize about a life with the Princess Di of surfing. Plus Love Hurts, and Barrel or Nah? Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode Chas and David investigate the disappearance of ELo, design a multi-million dollar Grit flavored vodka empire, shame racists, survey Kelly's carbon footprint, and they even feed the homeless. Plus Love Hurts, and Barrel or Nah? Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's very special episode, Chas has his world rocked by (a very woke) Kevin Miller (worshiper of ELo), Hulet reveals his arrest record, Warshaw reveals his below-the-belt grooming habits, and DLS tries to prevent another table jump/strangulation. A raucous pod, live from the Florida Surf Film Festival! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Chas and David discuss the Blonde Ambition Tour, a 5 doctrine reformation, a strategy to dissuade VALs, and outline our end of the year predictions. Plus Love Hurts and Barrel or Nah! Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode Chas introduces (and subjects David to) a new segment, "Love Hurts". The boys then discuss why surf media's clown prince always let's the special sauce slip from the bun, why Gabriel will end Gabriel's reign, and astrology predestines surf's next big advancement. Plus Barrel or Nah! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Chas finds himself in the cross hairs of a brand new adversary, Kelly reveals the greatest foe of his career, and David's crack investigation unmasks one of the worlds most notorious serial killers. Plus Barrel or Nah and much more! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode David tells Chas the highlights and lowlights of his European sojourn. Chas then preaches the importance artistically expressed anarchy, the boys discuss #DadPower on the CT, and why you should never anyone who collects swords. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chas and David try to reconcile the resounding wall of positivity from the WSL in spite of the utter travesty that is The Freshwater Pro. From the commentary to the terrible wave to the homogenization of our beloved form of self expression, we analyze the greatest misstep in recent competitive history. Oh, plus Barrel or Nah and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Surf Ranch disappears from the 2020 Tour, Sam George fights for the endangered Panda, and Chas filibusters from his pious soapbox. Plus Barrel or Nah? and much more! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Derek Reilly joins Chas and David for today's special episode. The three discuss the joy of sexualizing nude bodies, outline the blueprint for our upcoming pirate WSL commentary stream, and Derek defends Chas to the death. Plus Barrel or Nah and much, much more! Enjoy! Follow @Beach_Grit, @SurfJournalist, and @SurfSplendor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Chas and David survey the disbanding of the Big Wave World Tour, shame Willian Cardoso and Yago Dora for their cowardice at Teahupo'o, and come to terms with the reality that Kendall Jenner is the greatest artist of our time. Oh, and Barrel or Nah! Enjoy! Thanks to @AlbumSurf and AlbumSurf.com for hosting us today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chas is back from Europe! David and Chas finally catch up after a summer of misaligned schedules. They cover the virtues of localism, why America's snowflake culture will prevent Kolohe from winning a world title, the oxymoron that is "online bullying", sporting's greatest Ponzi scheme, and ELo's report card has official been submitted. Plus Barrel or Nah! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chas Smith and David Lee Scales welcome Jamie Brisick to the podcast. The boys analyze why backwards politics seem to plague the surf world, philosophy, psilocybin, Kooks and Currens, and Jamie’s 30-foot schlong. Enjoy! Follow @JamieBrisick, @SurfJournalist, and @SurfSplendor View this post on Instagram Jamie, can you please write one of your signature captions for … Continue reading "041 – The Grit! with Jamie Brisick" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode Chas and David pick up the broken pieces from their interview with ELo and construct a new plan for redirecting the WSL’s trajectory. They then identify the first horseman of the apocalypse, rebuff his promises of eternal youth, reject his myriad products offerings, and reveal his true motives and secret dealings. Plus … Continue reading "040 – The Grit! May 23, 2019" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s show Chas and David venture behind the WSL curtain to have a chat with El Porto SUP’r and the WSL’s President of Etc, Erik Logan. From Elo’s favorite surfers, to cosplay, to a spirited round of Shag Marry Kill, Elo elucidates how Oprah’s pen will help write the next chapter of surf history. … Continue reading "039 – The Grit! with ELO" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode Chas and David celebrate Kelly’s next 11x venture, bully Keala Kennelly for bullying Derek Rielly for bullying her, vindicate Steve Pezman’s self righteousness, and solve localism once and for all. Plus a spirited round of Barrel or Nah! Enjoy! Today’s show is sponsored by SpyOptic.com use promo code “podcast” And special thanks to SHACC.org … Continue reading "038 – The Grit! April 11, 2019" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode Chas and David welcome The Surfer’s Journal founder Steve Pezman. After catching up on David’s Australia sojourn and Chas’s meeting with ELO, Pezman shares insights on the WSL’s revitalized direction, the death of print, why he doesn’t own a cell phone, and how The Surfer’s Journal will thrive into the future. Enjoy! … Continue reading "037 – The Grit with Steve Pezman" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Special guest Matt Biolos joins Chas and David to discuss the value of censorship, what’ll be required for Kolohe to win a world title, where’s Wardo, the next …Lost film, why you shouldn’t home school your kids, and what Maurice Cole got wrong. Plus a special Mayhem edition of Barrel or Nah? Enjoy! Follow @Mayhemsurfboards_MattBiolos, … Continue reading "036 – The Grit with Matt Biolos" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we welcome special guest, Maurice Cole. Maurice, Chas and David analyze the WSL CEO’s recent statements about the direction of professional surfing, they discuss the gender pay gap, crystal meth’s detrimental effects on surf culture, and they play a special Valentine’s edition of Barrel or Nah. Enjoy! Follow @MCSurfboards, @SurfJournalist, and @SurfSplendor Special thanks … Continue reading "035 – The Grit! February 11, 2019" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the ink dries out of surf print, Chas and David discuss Surfer Magazine’s recent acquisition, the dangers of our necessity for immediate gratification, and how The National Enquirer can add value to Surfer’s legacy. Plus surfing dogs, wedding bells, and a single, post-apocalyptic sinner! Enjoy! Follow @SurfJournalist and @SurfSplendor Special thanks to SHACC for … Continue reading "034 – The Grit! February 5, 2019" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s special episode, Chas and David welcome special guest Matt Warshaw to recap the 2019 Surf Expo. Highlights include Mark Cunningham bequeathing Matt Warshaw’s official nickname and one swift punch concludes (perhaps) the year long Ashton vs Chas blood feud. Enjoy! Special thanks to Surf Expo and the Florida Surf Film Festival And be … Continue reading "033 – The Grit! January 13, 2019" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this very special episode of The Grit! we’re joined by Devon Howard. Chas, David and Devon discuss the wage gap between pro free surfers and competitive surfers, which alcohol is the best for weight loss, and the fastest method to fillet a shark. Enjoy! Special thanks to the Surfing Heritage and Culture Center for providing … Continue reading "032 – The Grit! January 4, 2019" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s show David and Chas celebrate the biggest influencer of 2018; hint they’ve sunk businesses, instigated substantial firings, and have even started a trend to desecrate the seven wonders of the world. Plus, a look back at the best fights of 2018 and a look into the future at Slater’s retirement. Enjoy! Follow @SurfJournalist … Continue reading "031 – The Grit! December 11, 2018" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode David recounts his East Coast sojourn, Chas fills David in on the current lawsuits and rumors swirling around the North Shore, and the boys analyze the value of the Vlog before playing a round of Barrel of Nah? Enjoy! Follow @SurfJournalist and @SurfSplendor Visit Surfrider.org Full review on the Florida Surf Film … Continue reading "030 – The Grit! November 26, 2018" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode David and Chas question Joe Rogan’s affection for Kelly Slater, blame Dane Reynolds for dismantling surf media, question Joel Tudor’s level of narcissism, and claim victory for getting ELo to drop the oar. Plus, they crown a Happy Giveaway winner and plot the 1st annual Gritty Awards. Enjoy! Follow @SurfJournalist and @SurfSplendor Today’s episode was … Continue reading "029 – The Grit! November 2, 2018" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode Chas and David track Isis’s affiliation to surf media. Chas investigates the WSL’s declaration of war on surfers and aims to take his 3rd WSL scalp. David presents the 2nd annual Gritty Awards and the boys play around of Barrel or Nah? Enjoy! Follow @SurfJournalist and @SurfSplendor FOLLOW UP Thanks to … Continue reading "028 – The Grit! October 9, 2018" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recorded while watching Stab High imbibing on vodka coco’s, Chas and David chime in as the event unfolds, reflect on the Surf Ranch Pro, throw the tennis ball for Riley, and play a Texas themed round (up) of Barrel or Nah? Enjoy! Today’s episode is sponsored by SpyOptic.com, use promo code “podcast” to support this … Continue reading "027 – The Grit! September 22, 2018" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s show David recounts his Texas surf trip (NLand & BSR), Chas recounts his book tour of the Pacific Northwest, the boys then discuss the dangers of censorship, the value of criticism, and Chas’s daughter explains how to burglar a surf shop. Plus Barrel or Nah? and more! Enjoy! Today’s show is sponsored by … Continue reading "026 – The Grit! September 2, 2018" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s show David and Chas analyze Dirk Ziff’s speech, delivered during his acceptance of the Waterman of the Year award. Chas offers an open letter as rebuttal, and the boys question whether the WSL is helmed by a man who fails to understand fundamental surfing truths. They also survey Kanoa’s mental health, and … Continue reading "025 – The Grit! August 10, 2018" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, Chas explains the harsh reality of losing 188k friends and confronts an existential crisis. He and David then analyze the WSL’s botched Facebook roll out, the wage gap in women’s professional surfing, and the new addition of the WSL airshow. Plus, Barrel or Nah and so much more. Stay barrel! Follow @SurfJournalist … Continue reading "024 – The Grit! July 13, 2018" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Warshaw and David Scales interview director Chas Smith about his new film “Trouble: The Lisa Andersen Story”. The boys discuss Lisa’s troubled youth, her ascent to surf stardom, her legacy, and the current state of the surf film landscape. This conversation was recorded at the Florida Surf Film Festival during the world premiere of … Continue reading "023 – The Grit! Trouble: The Lisa Andersen Story" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In what is perhaps the most important episode of The Grit! to date (other than the 360 vs 540 debate), David and Chas offer solutions to reverse surfing’s sexist patriarchy, and clearly outline how surf brands can increase profitability through fostering cultural inclusion and embracing racial diversity. Gather the family for this very special episode. … Continue reading "022 – The Grit! June 8, 2018" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Chas and David welcome professional snowboarder and Olympic commentator Todd Richards. The sole purpose of this discussion was to bridge the air rotation gap between surf, snow, and skate; and by God, resolution may have been found! Todd also weighs-in on the constraints of professional sports commentating, how wave pools will change surfing, and … Continue reading "021 – The Grit! May 25, 2018" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode Chas and David give Sophie Goldschmidt her 9 month progress report, survey the wave pool arms race, analyze the WSL’s new Fascist policy, and recount one of the best surf fights in history. Plus Barrel or Nah and much more! Enjoy. Today’s episode is sponsor by Spy. Purchase through SpyOptic.com and use … Continue reading "020 – The Grit! May 11, 2018" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Chas and David discuss The Year of The Snake and why Jake Patterson is the most disruptive coach in surfing, they critique current hair styles trending on the top 32, analyze potentially racist surf etymology, and discuss how to extort rich tourists. Plus everyone’s favorite game, Barrel or Nah? Enjoy! Follow @ReportsFromHell and @SurfSplendor … Continue reading "019 – The Grit! April 23, 2018" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode Chas and David discuss Lisa Anderson’s new biopic “Trouble”, recap the implications of the Rip Curl Pro, analyze how Facebook’s political woes will drown their media partnership with the WSL, they offer to crowdfund a new car for Pottz, and they watch the latest surf celeb sex tape. Very barrel. Enjoy! Follow … Continue reading "018 – The Grit! April 6, 2018" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s very special episode, David and Chas welcome guest Devon Howard. Back in September, Devon professed his passion for the Egg surfboard design on Surf Splendor and when Chas got wind, his sensibility was aggravated. Online ribbing ensued, tensions boiled, and we finally sat them all down together with mics to capture the debate. … Continue reading "017 – The Grit! with guest Devon Howard" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode of The Grit! the boys discusses Chas’s skin cancer diagnosis, they lament divorce (and then celebrate it!), they lean on Eddie Rothman for Pipe Master’s insights, plot to scam the Olympics in 2020, and analyze whether it’s ever acceptable to clap when your plane lands. Take the candy! Today’s episode was … Continue reading "016 – The Grit! March 5, 2018" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s salacious episode of The Grit!, Chas and David discuss Ashton’s police report and the fallout involved with sending a Sheriff to the Surfrider Foundation’s offices, backroom deals on the North Shore and its relation to police corruption in Honolulu, plus sexbots, Shaun White, and so much more! Take the candy! Support Surfrider.org and … Continue reading "015 – The Grit! February 19, 2018" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode of The Grit! Chas and David reflect on #DebateGate and ponder the fallacy of bad publicity. They also discuss their experiences at Surf Ranch, analyze the WSL’s $30 million dollar Facebook partnership and their withdrawal from Hawai’i, and Chas pleads for bartending work. Oh, and a round of everyone’s favorite game, Barrel … Continue reading "014 – The Grit! February 5, 2018" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode is a heated debate between surf media’s Ashton Goggans from Stab Magazine and Chas Smith from BeachGrit. Topics range from the professional to the very personal and tempers flare into a physical altercation (33 minute mark!). Chas’s mudslinging tactics, Stab’s comments section, deleted articles, payment withholdings from advertisers, it’s all covered here. Welcome … Continue reading "013 – Debate: Surf Media, Chas vs. Ashton" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s John John Day! Join Chas and David as they celebrate JJF’s 2nd World Title, JFlo’s 2nd Pipe Masters win, and Dirty Gabe’s perennial villain status. The boys discuss why God forsaked Gabriel, why the WSL judges need to stay in Santa Monica all year long, the break-up of surfing’s biggest power couple, and why Stephanie Gilmore should draw a hulking man on her surfboard. Take the candy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode of The Grit! David and Chas discuss what price would be required for them to sell-out to traditional surf media, why Wade Carmichael will dominate 2018, they implore Joe Turpel to learn how to Omoplata, and discuss the ethics of telling someone to “suck a dick”. Take the candy! FOLLOW UP Surfrider … Continue reading "012 – The Grit! with Chas Smith, December 6, 2017" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The most important detail about today’s episode of The Grit! is that David and Chas solve of all surfing’s race relations. You’re welcome. Additionally, Chas explains his falling out with Morgan Maassen and why he wants to buy an SUP. David then shares the joys of surfing naked and novelty waves. Take the candy! FOLLOW … Continue reading "011 – The Grit! November 21, 2017" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode of The Grit! is brought to you by you, the listener! The entire episode was crafted from user submitted comments, emails, and DMs. What starts as lighthearted quickly devolves into a therapy session where both David and Chas question their surfing abilities, their reasons for surfing, and their entire life’s path. It’s a … Continue reading "010 – The Grit! November 6, 2017" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode is engineered with auditory sensitization systems with hollow fiber ear canal mapping designed to enhance inner cochlea stimulation! Don’t miss it! Oh, and David and Chas discuss Zach Weisberg’s hurt feelings, JJF’s secret power, and which style of tattoo is the new Tramp Stamp. Enjoy! TURMOIL IN SURF MEDIA! Stab punks The Inertia Click … Continue reading "009 – The Grit! with Chas Smith, October 27, 2017" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode of The Grit! Chas and David pay homage to the fabulous wordsmiths who market wetsuits (Technobutter!), then discuss the cancelation of The Eddie, which surf media outlet employs the finest surfers, why we’re boycotting the WSL, and why you should never put a sticker on your surfboard. Plus, a round of #KookAndCurren … Continue reading "008 – The Grit! October 9, 2017" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shaping Surfing with Jon Pyzel is getting bumped back to next week so that we can recap the historic day that was “The Test” at Kelly Slater’s Wave Ranch. In this episode of The Grit! David and Chas discuss the emergence of elitism to surfing, the WSL’s policy to bar media from the event, surf … Continue reading "007 – The Grit! September 21, 2017" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s gargantuan sized (vodka & coco fueled) episode of Grit! David and Chas battle over who is more “racist”, they analyze whether Gerry Lopez is still able to get barreled, discuss whether it’s okay to pee in Kelly’s pool, and when it’s appropriate to tell your male friend “I love you” (spoiler alert, always). … Continue reading "006 – The Grit! September 11, 2017" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode of Grit! was recorded at Album Surf in San Clemente, California where Matt Parker generously loans Chas an asymmetrical board and explains he design theory and why it’ll help Chas shred harder than ever. David and Chas then discuss purchasing and reviving the greatest surf brand of all time, whether or not puka … Continue reading "005 – Grit! with Chas Smith, August 27, 2017" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this gargantuan sized episode of Grit, David and Chas discuss why Derek Reilly left Stab and co-founded Beach Grit, whether it’s okay for a 35 year old dad to skateboard, SUP’r fist fights, Drugs vs Booze, 360s vs 540s, why you should never wash your jeans nor tie your shoes, and things get really … Continue reading "004 – Grit! Chas Smith, August 10, 2017" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So much grit since we last met! David and Chas bite into ultra hard beach candy, the subtext, and what’s happening behind the scenes over at BeachGrit; including the firing of writer Michael Ciaramella, the ideal physique required to shred, why Pottz is breaking our hearts, and whether front traction pads are ever acceptable. Take the … Continue reading "003 – The Grit! July 24, 2017" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Chas answer listener inquiries, review the worst boardshorts on the market, critique Albee Layer’s musical tastes and intellect, analyze hipsters’ contributions to surfing, and then the boys seek barrel. Enjoy! Special thanks to Surfrider.org for allowing us studio space. Please consider becoming a member and helping to improve our Earth health. Click here! And visit … Continue reading "002 – The Grit! June 29, 2017" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chas Smith joins David Scales again to spill the gossip from over at Beach Grit. The boys ponder why no one is willing to discuss the details that surround Owen Wright’s head trauma. They then dissect Reno Abellira and Matt Warshaw’s Blood Feud, the state of women’s surfing, and Chas’s latest book and film projects. Take … Continue reading "001 – The Grit! June 12, 2017" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices