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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 after the comedown of the perfect Maldivian … Continue reading "380 – The Grit! July 10, 2026" The post 380 – The Grit! July 10, 2026 appeared first on Surf Splendor .

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, the freedom of purging material possessions, … Continue reading "600 – Ben Bourgeois" The post 600 – Ben Bourgeois appeared first on Surf Splendor .

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 determine an objective way to measure waves (thanks … Continue reading "465 – Spit! July 8, 2026" The post 465 – Spit! July 8, 2026 appeared first on Surf Splendor .

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 wonder if demo days … Continue reading "379 – The Grit! July 3, 2026" The post 379 – The Grit! July 3, 2026 appeared first on Surf Splendor .

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, reflect on how … Continue reading "464 – Spit! July 2, 2026" The post 464 – Spit! July 2, 2026 appeared first on Surf Splendor .

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! Presented by: Surfrider.org Presented by: REALWatersports.com Presented … Continue reading "599 – Troy Eckert" The post 599 – Troy Eckert appeared first on Surf Splendor .

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 the beach it’s acceptable to ride a … Continue reading "378 – The Grit! June 26, 2026" The post 378 – The Grit! June 26, 2026 appeared first on Surf Splendor .

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 of the sports purists who never seek a dime … Continue reading "463 – Spit! June 24, 2026" The post 463 – Spit! June 24, 2026 appeared first on Surf Splendor .

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 perfect must-have surf caboodle, … Continue reading "377 – The Grit! June 22, 2026" The post 377 – The Grit! June 22, 2026 appeared first on Surf Splendor .

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 manufacturing, and why he’s obsessed with side-cut … Continue reading "598 – Dan Mann: Part Two" The post 598 – Dan Mann: Part Two appeared first on Surf Splendor .