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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”, and … Continue reading "602 – Tom Servais : Part One" The post 602 – Tom Servais : Part One appeared first on Surf Splendor .

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 matchmaking, play hard-to-get with the siren call … Continue reading "383 – The Grit! July 30, 2026" The post 383 – The Grit! July 30, 2026 appeared first on Surf Splendor .

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 Floater, give Meola … Continue reading "382 – The Grit! July 23, 2026" The post 382 – The Grit! July 23, 2026 appeared first on Surf Splendor .

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 unrealistic goals, and why … Continue reading "601 – Johanna Brebner" The post 601 – Johanna Brebner appeared first on Surf Splendor .

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 sordid history … Continue reading "381 – The Grit! July 16, 2026" The post 381 – The Grit! July 16, 2026 appeared first on Surf Splendor .

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 might cure man’s modern … Continue reading "466 – Spit! July 15, 2026" The post 466 – Spit! July 15, 2026 appeared first on Surf Splendor .

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 .