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Spit! - Surf Podcast
by David Lee Scales and Scott Bass
Surf Talk Podcast. Scott Bass and David Lee Scales discuss all the latest news, gossip, rumor, and innuendo running through the surf industry and their local line-ups. www.SurfSplendorPodcast.com/category/spit/
Episodes
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477 - Spit! October 15, 2026
In today's show David and Scott recap The Boardroom Show, Kelly's role as a judge of the Maurice Cole replicas, the innovation in big wave Guns that should yield new performance standards this winter, and they detail the horrific assault allegations leveled at the pro surfer and surf…
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476 - Spit! October 7, 2027
In today's show Scott and David learn about the unassuming bespectacled power surfer raised on the Nā pali coast who descended on the North Shore to reign down spray on the world's finest, they learn from the most academically endowed shaper to ever win Stab's illustrious shaping comp, discover…
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475 - Spit! October 1, 2026
In today's show David and Scott dissect the Sunset Beach recluse who podiumed alongside the greats at The Eddie while quietly making a living from Hollywood, discuss why surfboards might need a different construction for each design, unpack the greatest surf event of 2026 that you haven't seen,...
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474 - Spit! September 23, 2026
In today's show Scott and David dissect what is lost in the motion era without the focus on still photography, dive deep into the stats of the Lowers Pro to learn just how remarkable Brooks' and Pupo's wins really are, baton down for the historic weather and wave events that are altering the...
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473 - Spit! September 17, 2026
In today's show David and Scott sing the praises of an under appreciated Hawaiian waterman, question where Lowers actually fits into an updated conversation about modern hi-pro surfing, explain why shapers are far more interesting than surfers, analyze whether the latest EAST is high-concept…
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472 - Spit! September 11, 2026
In today's show Scott and David get infiltrated by Ai to reveal the real number of boards in Scott's quiver, Simon Anderson chimes in with the most prescient assessment and indictment of competitive surfing, Maurice Cole reveals the ways that high-performance surfing has stagnated for 25 years,...
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471 - Spit! September 3, 2026
In today's show David and Scott learn that they know nothing about fins but both love a Twinzer, attempt to decode Cheyne Horan's contrarian design theory, harken back to a time when one shaper charmed a world champ into selecting his board as a winner, warn about the dangers of sanding your own...
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470 - Spit! August 27, 2026
In today's show Scott and David reflect on the life of one of surfing's most polarizing figures whose incredible surfing was nearly overshadowed by his persona, bow down to Erin Brooks for her unassailable tube riding performance and trouncing of all comers, reevaluate the mens title race, Scott...
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469 - Spit! August 19, 2026
In today's show David and Scott reveal one of Hawaii's best-ever full figured rippers, discover why Martin Potter isn't often included in their many "greats" conversations, gossip about the best privately owned surfboard collection on the planet, and then unpack episode of EAST with Harry Bryant,...
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468 - Spit! August 14, 2026
In today's show Scott interviews David about his time with surfing's most enigmatic figure, the boys marvel at the retiree who set the performance standard for the next gen, celebrate the Moniz clan's latest achievement, identify why it's so hard to accept that Griff is among the best in the…
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467 - Spit! August 3, 2026
In today's show Scott returns from Indonesia to regale with stories of broken boards, maimed elbows, and tube time at age 60, the boys then shift focus to triangle shaped surfboards, parenthood on Tour, the highs and lows of the US Open, the utter absurdity of the wave at the End Of The Road, and...
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466 - Spit! July 15, 2026
In today's show David and Scott are shocked by Time Magazine's most influential surfer, but use it to made a bold world title prediction, question if better waves in wave pools will actually lead to fiscal solvency, welcome a second attempt at a Rebel Tour, and discover how slow, solo travel…
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465 - Spit! July 8, 2026
In today's show Scott and David reflect on the career of the greatest surfer/shaper ever from The Hague, pen a eulogy to Scott's SUP career, plot an investment strategy to buy new boards before pioneer shapers retire, acknowledge Slater's unrivaled Teahupo'o resume before writing him off, finally...
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464 - Spit! July 2, 2026
In today's show David and Scott remember which pro surfer launched the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and his connection to a murderous jewel thief, they revisit the origin story of Cloud 9 and mythical lore that's drawn the WSL to it's fabled reef, discuss the major shake up in the WSL rankings,...
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463 - Spit! June 24, 2026
In today's show Scott and David reflect on "Big Wave Surfing's" adjacency to all other surfing, revisit some of the most harrowing stories of survival and breakthrough, gossip about the infighting, romance, and dramas the percolate from those intense line-ups, and finally give recognition to some...
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462 - Spit! June 17, 2026
In today's show David and Scott identify surfing's most prodigious man of mystery, hear the harrowing tale of Timmy Patterson's near drowning, mark a stark contrast between Carissa Moore and Tyler Wright's manner of celebration, welcome Leo Fioravanti to his rightful throne, and salute one of the...
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461 - Spit! June 10, 2026
In today's show Scott and David live commentate the El Salvador Pro, are stunned by the massive upsets, analyze two hugely consequential priority blunders by the WSL's judge, do a deep dive into American softness and wonder if grittiness can ever be fostered in adulthood, and welcome the long...
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460 - Spit! June 3, 2026
In today's show David and Scott prep for the El Salvador Pro, salivate over the forecast, review the massive South Swells parading though the Pacific and some of the epic rides, begin the design process to improve the big wave Gun, review the finale footage of Stab In The Dark, analysis why…
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459 - Spit! May 27, 2026
In today's show Scott and David review the New Zealand Pro and parse the controversy about "traditional vs aerial" approach in the mens final, celebrate another redefining of what's possible by Carissa Moore, question how so many greats have fallen into the rankings abyss, advise to not change...
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458 - Spit! May 20, 2026
In today's show David and Scott discuss the delicate balance of maintaining a passion for surf while being able to monetize it and exploit to the masses, revel in the Twin+1 virtues at gutless Manu Bay, note a demarcation line when media company entered the events biz and stole focus from a CT...
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457 - Spit! May 13, 2026
In today's show Scott and David dive into New Zealand's surf history in anticipation of the CT event, mark a flashpoint in women's progression that will change everything, investigate what the sale of Surf Ranch means for the WSL, prep bigger boards for the "100% probable" El Niño season, and...
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456 - Spit! May 6, 2026
In today's show David and Scott reflect on the incredibly competitive CT event at Snapper, welcome Steph back to her rightful place on the throne, Ethan asserts himself on centerstage in both of surf's main media outlets, Goofyfooters assert that they are simply better, then the boys watch a live...
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455 - Spit! April 28, 2026
In today's show Scott details his trip to Nicaragua and regales with stories of thumping beach breaks and endless fish caught before he and David recap the incredible runs of Pittar and Peterson at Margaret's, the Brazilian dominance in the top 5, why Ethan's light's-out surfing doesn't translate...
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454 - Spit! April 18, 2026
In today's episode David reports from the ground in Nicaragua detailing the waves and preferred board choices, and then he and Scott recap Bells, Margaret's opening day, the Yago vs Wilcox beef, and the official changing of the guard in the women's division. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy!
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453 - Spit! April 8, 2026
In today's show Scott and David sift through the tiresome opening rounds of Bells and pull from decades of data to offer a solution for how the WSL can put the best surfers in the best waves, they lament their horrible Surfival picks, and then marvel at the brilliance of Ethan Ewing's savant…
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452 - Spit! April 2, 2026
In today's show Scott and David check the freesurf footage from Bells to make predictions and Surfival picks, reveal surprising board swaps, decide whether what's right for the pros applies for average Joes, learn about surfing's first water photographer, bid a fond farewell to one of board...
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451 - Spit! March 25, 2026
In today's show David and Scott learn the origins and applicability of The Beak surfboard design element, finally recognize the greatness of young Tia Zebrowski, analyze Paul Naude's bid to acquire Rip Curl, marvel at the greatest surf coach hookup in history, survey the fallout of Tudor's...
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450 - Spit! March 19, 2026
In today's show Scott and David analyze the new crop of CT qualifiers and find a narrowing gap of talent disparity, predict a new shaper to vault the year-end rankings, examine how the CT's structure actually deteriorates top level talent, rank the best big wave surfers in the world, get a…
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449 - Spit! March 11, 2026
In today's show David and Scott find the verified truth about the irrepressible Reno Abellira, sift through Joel Tudor's latest fiery tirade, update their Survival League with the latest CT qualifiers, take the toll on the environmental devastation caused by soft tops, take a peek inside the cult...
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448 - Spit! March 4, 2026
In today's show David and Scott discuss the controversy surrounding Kelly Slater selecting his own surfboard brand as the winner of Stab In The Dark, the surf industry's long history of pay-to-play "journalism", why no one is discussing the actual surfing, potential sustained damage to his brand,...
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447 - Spit! February 26, 2026
In today's show Scott and David analyze whether longboarding still fits into their surf experience, the virtues of EPS, how the new ISA qualification system reveals a power move for a competing governing body of surfing and a wrestling of power away from the WSL, they profess a deep love for the...
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446 - Spit! February 19, 2026
In today's show David and Scott discuss their dichotomous views on the latest Kelly Slater blacklight reveal, survey the shifting global safety warning regarding Central America, check-in with the mental health status of pros who get too much too soon, uncomfortably laugh at The Hawk's bad...
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445 - Spit! February 11, 2026
In today's show Scott and David discuss the pivot away from surfing for Stab In The Dark and investigate and speculate on the rift between Kelly and the Merrick's, reflect on Biolos' transition from anti-contest shaper to poster boy for competitive surfing, celebrate the break out star of the...
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444 - Spit! February 4, 2026
In today's show Scott and David struggle to accept adopting volume in their dims lexicon, analyze whether JJF's surfing prowess will increase off Tour, wonder why Brazil's greatest have abandoned the North Shore winter pilgrimage, bow down to Caity's Waimea wrangling, and profess that pioneering...
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443 - Spit! January 28, 2026
In today's show Scott and David introspect on whether their surfing will ever improve again or whether the act is even about riding waves any longer, they then delve into Slater's underperformance in SITD, the poor surf and the inevitability of it ending in a wave pool, and the boys disagree on...
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442 - Spit! January 21, 2026
In today's episode David and Scott pay homage to one of the best yet little known board builders of all time, bow in respect to Shane Dorian's continued commitment to excellence, dissect how to avoid traveling surfers in the line-up when you're traveling the world to surf, shine a light on work...
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441 - Spit! January 14, 2026
In today's episode Scott and David delve deep into the shapers personalities and tensions competing for the crown at Stab In The Dark X, character clashes, old rivalries revitalized, attempted marketing campaigns thwarted, and a shocking amount of design variation within a tight 27.5 liters, plus...
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440 - Spit! January 9, 2025
In today's show David and Scott share the historic and untold stories shared by PT and Shaun Tomson at Surf Expo, dive into the influential showmanship of Peter Drouyn, spill spoilers from the upcoming Stab In The Dark x Kelly Slater, review day one of Da Hui Backdoor Shootout, and survey what...
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439 - Spit! December 31, 2025
In today's show Scott and David pay homage to the pervasive Hoffman family legacy in California surfing, breakdown the massive sponsor disruptions in the top tier of men's surfing and what it reveals about surf industry economics, discuss the savvy and bias agenda to select a "Best Of The Year",...
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438 - Spit! December 24, 2025
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...
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437 - Spit! December 19, 2025
In today's episode Scott and David reveal how Stab's EAST was an adaption "The Karate Kid" and dive deep into bottom chines, spiral vees, funky fins, stringerless EPS, and seek to understand how Mason uses so many words to say so little and Nathan Fletcher says so much by using so few. Plus Dukes...
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436 - Spit! December 15, 2025
In today's episode Scott and David tally how the "industry" influenced magazine's editorial and the photos that were published, pick sides in each of the beefs displayed in "The Style Economy", play The Pause Game, check in with the Wave of The Winter, recap the Nazare Challenge, and finally...
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435 - Spit! December 5, 2025
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...
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434 - Spit! November 25, 2025
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...
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433 - Spit! November 19, 2025
In today's show Scott and David discuss Stephanie Gilmore's return to the CT and envision a rivalry with new mom Carissa Moore, announce the Florence Pipe Pro's return, bid farewell to Filipe Toledo, chart a course for 2026 with JJF, crown surfing's funniest man, and reveal their 3rd annual...
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432 - Spit! November 14, 2025
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…
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431 - Spit! November 5, 2025
In today's show Scott and David dive deep into surfboard design with one of California's earliest pioneers, through a film review of The Shape of Things: The Story of Dick Brewer, into rediscovering old boards, revitalizing the Wave Of The Winter, shining a light on the last CT surfer to ride a...
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430 - Spit! October 29, 2025
In today's show the boys review Stab's EAST feat Mikey February and Scott identifies the single board design that nullifies all others, David claims responsibility for MFeb's popularity, and then they survey the imbecilic actions of a group of Thurso surfers, try to understand celebratory rituals...
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429 - Spit! October 21, 2025
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…
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428 - Spit! October 7, 2025
In today's show Scott and David further investigate the legacy of the world's smartest surfers, pay respects to one surf brand buying the dip and investing back into core events, weigh pool comps vs wily big wave events, celebrate Stab High bringing World Champs into an air comp, and share the...
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Surf Talk Podcast. Scott Bass and David Lee Scales discuss all the latest news, gossip, rumor, and innuendo running through the surf industry and their local line-ups. www.SurfSplendorPodcast.com/category/spit/
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