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Surf Splendor
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Conversations About Surfing
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369 – The Grit! April 24, 2026
Apr 2401:22:25Tap to summarizeIn 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 .
Transcribe →368 – The Grit! April 21, 2026
Apr 2101:17:12Tap to summarizeIn 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 conduct before discovering the perils of cliff … Continue reading "368 – The Grit! April 21, 2026" The post 368 – The Grit! April 21, 2026 appeared first on Surf Splendor .
Transcribe →454 – Spit! April 18, 2026
Apr 1800:56:27Tap to summarizeIn today’s episode David reports from the ground in Nicaragua detailing the waves and preferred board choices, and then he and Scott recap Bells, Margaret’s opening day, the Yago vs Wilcox beef, and the official changing of the guard in the women’s division. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Sponsor: WaterwaysTravel.com Partners: DrinkAG1.com/surf Partners: SurfNVS.com Partners: REALWatersports.com Partners: Surfrider.org Partners: Treeswax.com LUKE … Continue reading "454 – Spit! April 18, 2026" The post 454 – Spit! April 18, 2026 appeared first on Surf Splendor .
Transcribe →591 – Eden Saul: Dead Kooks
Apr 1001:18:46Tap to summarizeIn today’s show board builder Eden Saul explains his shifting manufacturing practices in response to erratic US tariffs, injury’s endless travails on a shaper’s livelihood, the blessed gift of finding a committed apprentice, the scary first step of scaling and delegation, how to create a brand aesthetic while still letting you lam team go nuts, … Continue reading "591 – Eden Saul: Dead Kooks" The post 591 – Eden Saul: Dead Kooks appeared first on Surf Splendor .
Transcribe →367 – The Grit! April 10, 2026
Apr 1001:26:04Tap to summarizeIn 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 obnoxious privilege, and warn of the dangers … Continue reading "367 – The Grit! April 10, 2026" The post 367 – The Grit! April 10, 2026 appeared first on Surf Splendor .
Transcribe →453 – Spit! April 8, 2026
Apr 801:15:42Tap to summarizeIn today’s show Scott and David sift through the tiresome opening rounds of Bells and pull from decades of data to offer a solution for how the WSL can put the best surfers in the best waves, they lament their horrible Surfival picks, and then marvel at the brilliance of Ethan Ewing’s savant level surfing … Continue reading "453 – Spit! April 8, 2026" The post 453 – Spit! April 8, 2026 appeared first on Surf Splendor .
Transcribe →366 – The Grit! April 3, 2026
Apr 301:20:15Tap to summarizeIn 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 lines of the North Shore, … Continue reading "366 – The Grit! April 3, 2026" The post 366 – The Grit! April 3, 2026 appeared first on Surf Splendor .
Transcribe →452 – Spit! April 2, 2026
Apr 201:16:47Tap to summarizeIn today’s show Scott and David check the freesurf footage from Bells to make predictions and Surfival picks, reveal surprising board swaps, decide whether what’s right for the pros applies for average Joes, learn about surfing’s first water photographer, bid a fond farewell to one of board buildings true OG’s and American icon, welcome the … Continue reading "452 – Spit! April 2, 2026" The post 452 – Spit! April 2, 2026 appeared first on Surf Splendor .
Transcribe →590 – Rob Machado | The Surfrider Podcast
Mar 3101:34:47Tap to summarizeLegendary pro surfer Rob Machado is widely regarded as one of the most influential and stylish surfers of all time. But Rob’s relationship with and impact on surfing and the ocean run much deeper than his professional career. In this episode, Rob shares about his deep family roots in Southern California and traces his personal … Continue reading "590 – Rob Machado | The Surfrider Podcast" The post 590 – Rob Machado | The Surfrider Podcast appeared first on Surf Splendor .
Transcribe →589 – Gerry Lopez: PodAloha with Paul Strauch
Mar 3100:54:28Tap to summarizeToday’s episode features a conversation between Gerry Lopez and early Hawaiian surf pioneer Paul Strauch. Strauch thanks Lopez for preventing crowds at Sunset, discuss the virtues of surfing pre-leash, reflect on the deeply integrated influence of Duke’s spirit still in their lives and the special bond of communicating with him in native Hawaiian, growing up … Continue reading "589 – Gerry Lopez: PodAloha with Paul Strauch" The post 589 – Gerry Lopez: PodAloha with Paul Strauch appeared first on Surf Splendor .
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