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The Grit! with Chas Smith
by David Lee Scales
The Grit! is a weekly show co-hosted by David Lee Scales and Chas Smith discussing the most scintillating headlines from the surf world and BeachGrit.com. Part of the Surf Splendor Network.
Episodes
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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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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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...
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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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386 - The Grit! August 20, 2026
In today's show David and Chas learn the dangers of appropriating foreign language, discover the secret to 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,...
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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,...
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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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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...
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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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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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380 - The Grit! 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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Poopoo Touch by DJ Seaweed
A classic from the ELO era, wherein the WSL CEO had the opposite of the Midas Touch. Produced and performed by the one and only DJ Seaweed. Enjoy.
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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...
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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...
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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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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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372 - The Grit! May 15, 2026
In today's show David and Chas laud the successes of Stab High, grimace at the horror show in Raglan, bask in the retribution of the monk seal attacker, attempt to rewire their personalities, discover why kindness is the new cool, identify a theme unique to all Curren stories, learn how to prime...
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371 - The Grit! May 7, 2026
In today's show Chas and David demarcate fighting's return to surf culture, welcome back vigilante justice and false cracks, celebrate the uber competitive Snapper Rocks comp, discover Joel Tudor's presidential ancestor and realize the reason for his need to educate, discover a Multilevel…
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370 - The Grit! May 1, 2026
In today's show David and Chas welcome Steph back to her rightful position, investigate the real source of Carissa's weepy win, discover why this new unsponsored era of pro surfing might foster a return to personalities, question whether the rabid Brazzo surf fan is actually the lowest form of...
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369 - The Grit! April 24, 2026
In today's show Chas and David mark the entry to professional surfing's new era of ultra fitness, and then witness surfing's core score plummet as Kim K enters the lineup, Zeke joins OnlyFans, "Yew!" hits peak saturation, then Garet from Central Coast outshines Kelly Slater with a single wave…
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368 - The Grit! April 21, 2026
In today's show David recaps his Nicaragua trip and shares new enlightenment gleaned through exhaustion and surf satiation, then Chas offers a gentle acceptance of Prince Harry into the surf world brethren, and the boys review surf etiquette signs and attempt to find universality for a code of...
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367 - The Grit! April 10, 2026
In today's show Chas and David get even deeper scoop about Britt vs Kelly's burgeoning Blood Feud, identify the biggest headline coming out of Bells despite the horrendous surf, survey the potential good that Firewire has done for local craftsmen shapers, get a reality check about their own...
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366 - The Grit! April 3, 2026
In today's show David Lee Noem get's outed in the most provocative Doppelgänger yet, one surf commentator openly opines about a 21 year old surfer's derriere, RC surfers return to harass grumpy locals, the boys receive a call from Tom Curren's parrot, and get an update from the flooded front…
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365 - The Grit! March 27, 2026
In today's show Chas reveals the story behind his new Surfer's Journal piece on Laird Hamilton as David reveals Laird latest display of ridiculousness, Slater is revealed as a fallen angel by the Fittest Flat Earther, and the boys learn why stretchy board shorts created their poor style, and how…
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364 - The Grit! March 20, 2026
In today's show The Grit! influence finds it's way to Tom Curren, Caio Ibelli delivers an ominous warning to new CT qualifiers, Israel joins the Tour, elitists SoCal surfers show how abandon your corporate overlords, Chas designs a plan to fix Malibu while David manifests never coveting it, and...
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363 - The Grit! March 13, 2026
In today's episode David and Chas delve deep into the Harvey Weinstein and WSL connection and determine when to distance yourself from lecherous friends, analyze the veracity of Joel Tudor's accusations against Kelly Slater for his BJJ stolen belt valor, dig into the devastation of soft tops for...
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362 - The Grit! March 6, 2026
In today's show Chas confronts (and maybe reconciles) his longboard spite, Tony Hawk teaches Kelly Slater a lesson in how to contribute to the surf community while David designs a plan for redemption for Slater through exorcism, Gerry Lopez gets outed as a member of an elite secret society, Steph...
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361 - The Grit! February 28, 2026
In today's show David and Chas investigate the ISA's latest bid to devalue the WSL and bolster their own reputation as the governing body of competitive surfing, discover Taylor Knox's new career opportunity as Hollywood stunt double, one listener confronts a shocking revelation of how he almost...
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360 - The Grit! February 20, 2026
In today's show David and Chas share the harrowing details of Kolohe's recent near tragedy, report on the massive shakeup underfoot of Gabriel Medina, pit Chris Hemsworth vs Josh Brolin in the ultimate surf celeb battle, learn why a pedicure may be the ultimate sign of a core surfer, and discover...
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359 - The Grit! February 13, 2026
In today's show Chas and David reveal while "betrayal" may be an understatement by Britt Merrick about his adopted brother Kelly Slater, they question if perhaps there is such a thing as bad publicity, learn that Tony Robbin's due diligence lacks thoroughness, $13k is up for grabs to a female...
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358 - The Grit! February 6, 2026
In today's show Chas and David mark an exponential growth spurt across the entire Challenger Series and try to pinpoint the catalyst, reveal the subtle juke from JJF regarding naming his kid, ponder if it's ever acceptable to have your dad fight your fights, celebrate the man who brought surfing…
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357 - The Grit! January 30, 2026
In today's show Chas and David learn the embarrassing reason that dog owners evolve to look like their pets, celebrate JJF's decision to stay off Tour and blueprint how the WSL could entice him back, discover that Influencers don't know what a barrel is, unlock the "sports board" as a new genre,...
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356 - The Grit! January 23, 2026
In today's show David and Chas learn a life lesson about forming snap judgments, question Kelly's truest motive with Stab In The Dark, learn what will be lost if JBay gets cancelled, discover that Pedro Scooby is the least disgusting part of his new McDonalds ad, learn which pro surfer is a...
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355 - The Grit! January 16, 2026
In today's episode Chas and David muster the courage to face their biggest childhood foes, they influence Kai Lenny into prone enlightenment, introspect about their desires to shame surf influencers out of the lineup, ask ChatGPT to help consolidate their quivers, and determine if it's ever okay…
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354 - The Grit! January 9, 2026
In today's show Chas and David examine the Blood Feud between former surf comic Jonathan Wayne Freeman and Simmons acolyte @Hydrodynamica, seeking to understand the moment wherein ideology rewires what one's eye's witness, they seek enlightenment in pursuit of Kelly Slater's ayahuasca journey,...
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353 - The Grit! January 2, 2026
In today's show David and Chas pick up the pieces from NYE and embark on the New Year with intel about Tom Curren's hair dye, a new crown and title at Pipeline, a major shift from CT Champs that devalues legacy surf brands and spikes value in one surfer-owned brand, Jack Robinson offers you...
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352 - The Grit! December 26, 2025
In today's show David and Chas recap the glory of Christmas and ponder the possibility of The Lost Week, count the number of times they've executed what they intended to do while surfing, survey two recent surfing Blood Feuds, perplex over Curren's hair color, Julian's shift to LGBTQ-friendly...
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351 - The Grit! December 18, 2025
In today's show David and Chas discover why bodyboarding reigns supreme over surfing, learn the virtues of not getting paid, pro surfing gets litigious, JJF brands Pipeline and lobbies to become Mister, a pro surf Catfish stands trial for wanton domestic abuse, and learn why your mail carrier...
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350 - The Grit! December 12, 2025
In today's show dingleberries Chas and David learn about Kelly's suspicious (alleged) scrubbing of the Internet, Bethany's threat from the WSL, Sterling gets Curren to finally run his mouth, the boys learn how surf music becomes iconic, why Chinese wax jobs are here to stay, and which vehicle…
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349 - The Grit! December 5, 2025
In today's show David and Chas review the newly released Surfline footage that potentially captured UFO activity, predict the implications and wonder if Harry Bryant tapped into the resource, they learn how Dale Webster soothed a weary cord lord's Great White trauma, provide the ultimate holiday...
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348 - The Grit! November 29, 2025
In today's show David and Chas innumerate a Gratitude List and explain why the modern era is the best time to be a surfer, welcome Benedict Cumberbatch into the brotherhood, honor Mom John as the greatest mother of all time, wonder where they'd be without surfing's quiet gift of discipline…
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347 - The Grit! November 21, 2025
In today's show Chas and David offer suitable insults for children, advise on how to keep a second marriage thriving while avoiding a third, wonder if the WSL lost it's internet connection in Hawaii, learn when it's appropriate to ask another surfer on a date, and determine the precise moment you...
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346 - The Grit! November 14, 2025
In today's show, while Luke Cederman snores in the background, Chas and David predict that the next Matt Hoy will come from a wave pool, make predictions about Carissa Moore's return to Tour, a long time listener gets regulated from a La Jolla reef, and another gets emasculated by both Coco Ho…
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The Grit! is a weekly show co-hosted by David Lee Scales and Chas Smith discussing the most scintillating headlines from the surf world and BeachGrit.com. Part of the Surf Splendor Network.
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The Grit! is a weekly show co-hosted by David Lee Scales and Chas Smith discussing the most scintillating headlines from the surf world and BeachGrit.com. Part of the Surf Splendor Network.
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