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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 the body to … Continue reading "372 – The Grit! May 15, 2026" The post 372 – The Grit! May 15, 2026 appeared first on Surf Splendor .

In today’s episode Torren Martyn returns to discuss leaving Byron to rebalance life, his latest sailing journey to circumnavigate Tasmania in an 18 foot kayak, staying true to a filmmaking focus despite market shifts, intentionally deflecting career opportunities in order to maintain a singular focus, and how seeking solitude can yield deeper community connections. Enjoy! … Continue reading "594 – Torren Martyn: Sourthern Edge" The post 594 – Torren Martyn: Sourthern Edge appeared first on Surf Splendor .

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 welcome Torren Martyn from his … Continue reading "457 – Spit! May 13, 2026" The post 457 – Spit! May 13, 2026 appeared first on Surf Splendor .

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 Marketing Scheme has been masquerading as a marital art for 700 years, … Continue reading "371 – The Grit! May 7, 2026" The post 371 – The Grit! May 7, 2026 appeared first on Surf Splendor .

In today’s show designer Matt Titone discusses the inception point for Indoek and their Surf Shack’s series, relives the anxiety of not knowing how to pick a career, marvels at the enduring influence of print, explains how great home design has little correlation with money, reveals which surfers refuse to let him into their home, … Continue reading "593 – Matt Titone: Surf Shacks" The post 593 – Matt Titone: Surf Shacks appeared first on Surf Splendor .

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 action shark chase and bid … Continue reading "456 – Spit! May 6, 2026" The post 456 – Spit! May 6, 2026 appeared first on Surf Splendor .

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 fandom, celebrate the generosity of one … Continue reading "370 – The Grit! May 1, 2026" The post 370 – The Grit! May 1, 2026 appeared first on Surf Splendor .

Paul Strauch passed away this past weekend, at peace, at home with loved ones, comfortable and with his beloved Hawaiian music playing by his bedside. His daughter Summer said, “I asked my dad recently what he would want to say to everyone when he stepped into eternal life. He smiled and said, ‘ALOHA’.” Today we’re … Continue reading "592 – Paul Strauch" The post 592 – Paul Strauch appeared first on Surf Splendor .

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 to event results, and they discover the … Continue reading "455 – Spit! April 28, 2026" The post 455 – Spit! April 28, 2026 appeared first on Surf Splendor .

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, and Andy Irons returns to yet … Continue reading "369 – The Grit! April 24, 2026" The post 369 – The Grit! April 24, 2026 appeared first on Surf Splendor .