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Surf Splendor Supporter Feed

by David Lee Scales

Conversations About Surfing

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Episodes

  1. 394 - The Grit! October 17, 2026

    In today's show Chas and David discuss the horrific sexual assault allegations against CT surfer Al Cleland Jr and surf photographers Ryan Craig and Domenic Mosqueira, the other women who have come forward with past allegations, the women who brought attention to the alleged offenders for prior...

  2. 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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  3. 393 - The Grit! October 9, 2026

    In today's show David and Chas plead to the industry for an invite to their new fav surf event, discover why greatness requires patience, determine when to regulate the grumpy local, learn that shapers forget their fins too, feel guilty for peeking at your phone, take the Rat Taxi out of the...

  4. 609 - Jason Murray

    In today's show Natural Selection Surf's GM Jason Murray charts his unlikely rise to the photo editor desk at Surfer Magazine in an era where 10,000 slides would pass through monthly, the unknown charger who grabbed a board from a dumpster to nail a cover shot, why perseverance and work ethic can...

  5. 476 - Spit! October 7, 2026

    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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  6. 392 - The Grit! October 2, 2026

    In today's show David receives unsolicited pics from a naughty listener, Chas plays a game of Speed Scroll, and then the boys dissect how the surf event of the year dropped and didn't make a splash, learn why you ought not catch two good waves in a row, discover one unconventional trait the best...

  7. 608 - Steve Pezman

    Publisher Steve Pezman joins us to discuss his new book, how to succeed in print publishing in 2022, why modern surfing needs more counter-culture figures, lament the interviews that he still hasn't gotten, and explain why Olympic surfing showcases a false representation of the sport. Enjoy!

  8. 391 - The Grit! September 25, 2026

    In today's show Chas and David learn about the celestial force that's gifted Erin Brooks her 3-peat, they discover a new tactic to help reduce crowds in the line-up potentially permanently, decide when a Chinese wax job may be worth while, figure out why people smile after a wipe-out, reveal that...

  9. 607 - Jon Rose

    In today's show Jon Rose reflects on his 15 years building Waves For Water and reveals the toll of the trauma absorbed from being a first-responding humanitarian worker in disaster zones, the breaking point that followed and how it led to the discovery of one childhood event that had unknowingly...

  10. 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...

  11. 390 - The Grit! September 18, 2026

    In today's show David and Chas calculate the fallout from Lowers, learn the ultimate strategy to neg fellow surfers, rank a hierarchy of terms for tube time, heed a very critical warning about the dangers of regulating in the lineup, discover the most versatile word in the English language…

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  12. 473 - Spit! September 18, 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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  13. 389 - The Grit! September 11, 2026

    In today's show Chas and David learn how the WSL's Ai assistant needs to learn who Occy is, they survey the Poo Poo touches lingering affects on Lowers, identify the surf world figure who now owns the fanciest car in all of surfing, hear about which pro went well beyond unsolicited advice and…

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  14. 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,...

  15. 606 - Maurice Cole: Part Three

    In today's show Icons Of Foam honoree Maurice Cole gives us his "fossil update" on the past 6 years, explains which designs have remained cutting edge for 25 years, details the extremely different requirements when shaping for Curren vs Occy vs Margo vs Taj and which variables net the same end...

  16. 388 - The Grit! September 4, 2026

    In today's show David and Chas send a mole into the San Clemente mafia to infiltrate the manosphere and learn about their Godfather, get a cavity from Erin Brooks but court her as ambassador for their next big biz venture, learn why coaching is needed to make the CT but will prevent you every...

  17. 387 - The Grit! August 31, 2026

    In today's show Chas gets the scoop on David's Peru trip and the boys discuss their sustaining love affair with midlengthed surfboards, learn about the virtues of the Twinzer, extoll the joys of watching a live comp with a crowd, lambast Tyler for rewriting how low a claim can go, discover the…

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  18. 605 - Jeannie Chesser

    In today's show South Shore icon Jeannie Chesser reveals how her father's boat racing savvy led to her competitive success, the power of love at first sight, how Bob Dylan launched her 53 year career as an artist, the perpetual gift that was Rell Sun, winning Hawaii State Champs alongside her…

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  19. 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...

  20. 386 - The Grit! August 20, 2026

    In today's show David and Chas learn the dangers of appropriating foreign language, discover the secret how an independent surf brand can become the next corporate conglomerate, distill how fragile the essence of aloha is, learn why the alpha's hatred of you has nothing to do with your gender,...

  21. 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,...

  22. 604 - Steve Hawk: Nearshore

    In today's show, Nearshore author Steve Hawk explains why his Google search history might trigger the authorities, how he initially got into writing for the groupies, the challenges inherent in writing about the sublingual act of surfing, why villains deserve sympathy too, how he met his wife...

  23. 385 - The Grit! August 14, 2026

    In today's show the boys celebrate Chas's 50th birthday with finally giving credit to their favorite folly-makers, Kelly gets their applause, Griff surfs his way into their hearts, except ELO still stays in the creep zone and the WSL learns a lesson on why they shouldn't be influenced by a shaka,...

  24. 468 - Spit! August 14, 2026

    In today's show Scott interviews David about his time with surfing's most enigmatic figures, 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...

  25. 384 - The Grit! August 6, 2026

    In today's show Chas and David defend and attack (respectively) JOB's recent podcast appearance and wonder if being a savant precludes one from all other sympathetic human character traits, question if Jonah Hill would annihilate them in surfing, marvel at JJF's continued development, question…

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  26. 603 - Tom Servais : Part Two

    In part two (of two) Tom Servais discusses the role that good luck played in his greatest images, the worthy risk of shooting from the left at Jaws, which person he'll never ride a Jetski with again, why he's chasing wind now more than waves, which surfer inspires his photography and lifestyle...

  27. 602 - Tom Servais : Part One

    In today's show surf photographer Tom Servais shares the stories behind some of the most iconic photos of the past 30 years, how he went from Miami to the dark room at Surfer Mag, whom he views as the greatest surf photographers, the sacrifices made to be on the perpetual "trip of a lifetime"…

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  28. 383 - The Grit! July 30, 2026

    In today's show David and Chas soak in the absurdity of Huntington Beach, tally the rampant injuries plaguing high-level middle aged surfers, clock another frivolous wave pool lawsuit, offer unsolicited advice to a movement coach on how to reduce her fury, learn why the WSL is pivoting to...

  29. 382 - The Grit! July 23, 2026

    In today's show Chas and David peek into the future of virtual reality surfing to feel the sensation of JJF's carve at Margs and calculate what is lost in the journey, they articulate precisely where and when the backside Windshield Wiper can and should be used, long for the return of the…

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  30. 601 - Johanna Brebner

    In today's show surfer and novice cyclist Johanna Brebner discusses what prompted her to sojourn on a 3 month surf trip, bicycling from the bottom to the top of New Zealand, the clarity that comes from going slow, the benefits of a one board quiver, the empowerment that comes from setting...

  31. 381 - The Grit! July 16, 2026

    In today's show David and Chas do a deep investigation to out the poser who is trying to dupe you into buying a soft top, discover the scientifically proven unit of infraction Kell and Griff broke the code of ethics, clock the appropriate time to wait for a beach parking spot, reveal surf's…

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  32. 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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  33. 380 - July 10, 2026

    In today's show David and Chas find the ultimate forecast tool to survey the surf report without the risk of getting sucked into the social media phone vortex, Griff accidentally leaks evidence that he's in one of surfing's most secretive and exclusive cabals, a listener sulks through reality…

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  34. 600 - Ben Bourgeois

    In today's episode, nomadic pro surfer Ben Bourgeois joins us to explain how to travel the world on a perpetual surf trip, the tension of showcasing your life on social media without exploiting the resource, how investing in inner-work is the only path to progressing your surfing through midlife,...

  35. 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...

  36. 379 - The Grit! July 3, 2026

    In today's show Chas and David reevaluate the legacy's of surfing's most notorious big wave icon and OG stylists, reflect on the inauspicious inception of the CT's latest venue, celebrate surf culture's funeral with a DJ set by Paris Hilton and the unlikely return of a surfer lost at sea, then...

  37. 599 - Troy Eckert

    Troy Eckert joins us to discuss his role is helping build a billion dollar surf brand and the consternation of walking away from it, why self turmoil leads to external turmoil, the importance of saying "no", and how to get the best wave of your life after turning 50. Enjoy!

  38. 378 - The Grit! June 26, 2026

    In today's show David and Chas review the Louis Vuitton surf capsule and fashion show, acknowledge one of the most influential surfers of this generation, make an alarming accusation at Surfer Magazine, reveal the heralded world champ who tried to cut the bathroom line, measure the distance from...

  39. 363 - 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...

  40. 377 - The Grit! June 22, 2026

    In today's show Chas gives the Moroccan surf report and finally unlocks the joys of big boarding, David fills him in on the major upsets in Brazil, and the cisgender white males dissect Tyler Wright's oral sex pantomime claim, reveal the greatest surf magazine cover of all time, advise on a…

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  41. 598 - Dan Mann: Part Two

    In today's show Dan Mann returns to discuss the introduction and evolution of his partnership with Firewire, how to navigate the world of internet trolls, the dividends paid in feedback from the greatest surfer of all time, what he would build for Ethan next, the misconceptions about overseas...

  42. 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...

  43. 376 - The Grit! June 12, 2026

    In today's show, live from Morocco, David and Chas bid a fond farewell to a moderation great, reveal how the WSL hamstrung an innocent CT surfer's potential, get floored by the souliest surfer's lauding of chlorinated tube time, explain why you should never dab someone up, navigate how to rewrite...

  44. 597 - Dan Mann: Part One

    In today's show board builder Dan Mann shares his very different experience with Stab In The Dark X than what we all viewed, whether he thinks Kelly knew, and details his multifaceted work history long before his association with Firewire, how Velzy and Eaton sparked his passion for alternative...

  45. 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...

  46. 375 - The Grit! June 5, 2026

    In today's show Chas and David question the ethics of the El Salvador local who kicked his board at Jack Robinson, survey Italo's laceration from a different local, witness a near end of life at End Of The Road, learn the exact timeline of Taj's employ at Hayden, hear about old school street...

  47. 374 - The Grit! May 29, 2026

    In today's show David and Chas question the intelligence quotient required to be labeled a "boob", worry about the Dora household dynamics, question the purity of Stab's latest winner amidst a bombshell of new truth, pay remembrance to one of California's surfing savants, and determine the exact...

  48. 595 - Jeff Johnson: Part One

    Adventurer Jeff Johnson joins us today to explain his path from ne'er-do-well skate teen to world class photographer; from stealing lumber to build skate ramps, to lifeguarding on the North Shore, to traveling the world professionally, Jeff explains how boredom is the key to unlocking your life's...

  49. 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...

  50. 373 - The Grit! May 21, 2026

    In today's show Chas and David fantasize about a life after quitting surfing, wonder the pleasures of dragging their nether regions through a gapping pit, finally pay respects to Hamana Kalili, flirt with the idea of a having a surfboard dalliance, discover the ultimate White Person Problem, and...

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