In today’s show David and Scott rediscover the virtues of Haleiwa, marvel at Slater’s ever-improving talent, dissect when less is more, celebrate the inception of Natural Selection Surf, and get inside info the challenges of working with flax. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s show Scott and David recap the 2024 Boardroom Show highlights; McTavish expanding his legendary status, Arenal cementing his, the camaraderie of the surf community, and why it always comes back to the surfboard. Also, controversy erupts ahead of the 2025 CT season as a 2x WSL Champ faces imprisonment if she competes at event #2. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s show David and Scott outline McTavish’s Boardroom Show quiver, discover Rasta’s secret life hack, revisit The Snap Heard ‘Round The World, and embrace a common clothing material as the next major advancement in surfboard construction. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s show someone sets the course to win a title on a self-shape, JJF politely declines hero-status and finds honor as everyman, mythic free-surf wunderkind embarks on new career as shaper, and Rasta tours the US to showcase the world’s most enviable modern quiver. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s show rock climbing blazes a trail for surfing, Andy Irons makes a case for less foam, Clay Marzo returns from the future to offer a peak at 2034, the boys discover the greatest surf city on the planet, and yet another teen gal bursts on to center stage. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s show David identifies the single most influential surfer of all time, Scott reveals the secret origins of one of the world’s greatest shapers, then the boys revel in the rebel big wave tour and observe how a perfect work/life/surf balance is the key to aging gracefully. Enjoy!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s show Scott and David unwind Finals Day, gawk at the world-champ level performances, tease apart the almost controversial judging, right the historical record about who did it first, and predict what comes next for our two new champs. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s Trestles-themed show Scott and David celebrate a major win at San-O, watch the Lowers freesurf, make final 5 assessments, give a peak behind the WSL’s shifts in 2025, and petition to bring back “Buzzy”. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s show Scott identifies the greatest surf prodigy since Slater, David reveals the most volatile and secret rivalry on Tour, then the boys map a potential JJF retirement party, and dissect Derek Hynd’s recent Influencer Power Rankings. Plus Duke and Kooks! Enjoy!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s show David recaps his recent journey to Southern California’s preeminent wave pool, then the boys celebrate the (potentially) greatest comeback in surfing, speculate on the true history of Tavarua, and out the Hollywood director who thinks you’re a jerk. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Scott's prescient predictions come to fruition in the most unexpected of ways, Surfer Mag returns to print, Nathan Florence is bestowed yet another dignitary honor, JJF shows up at Lowers to foreshadow a third crown, and one 52 year old surfer once again manifests the wave of winter. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s show Scott and David survey the seascape after the Olympic’s, enumerate the medals, visualize 2028, identify why IOC censorship is the antithesis of surfing, and explain why a chlorinated playing field is a sad but inevitable eventuality. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Scott and David marvel in what might be the biggest, most viewed day of surfing ever. From the world champ whose limelight dimmed to the unexpected hero who earned the highest total of the day, if surfing ever breaches the mainstream, day three of the Olympics will have been the day to do it. The boys recap it all herein. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s show Diffenderfer explains the impossibility of scaling a custom board biz, Warshaw highlights a little known pioneering moment in women’s surfing, Mandala gives deeper insight into the virtues of the Twinzer and the mystique of Wil Jobson, and Internet goes to war over the value of public shaming. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Scott and David dive head first into an ice bath and emerge reinvigorated by the prodigal return of Dave Rastovich, attempt to redefine the terms that describe his craft, celebrate the Month of The Laminator, pick the wildest of Wildcards, and lament the latest Olympic forecast. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s show Scott and David identify how early trauma may yield profound surfing, celebrate Creed’s embrace of Scott’s favorite board, help define simply terms for WSL judges, and give YOU the opportunity to win a surf comp. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s Independence Day themed show the boys identify the greatest surfer to ever hail from Texas, calculate Italo’s hyperactivity vs Cloudbreak’s steadiness, track the devolution of Puerto Escondido, and Scott regales us with his story of riding a sea turtle. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s show Scott connects the dots between childhood trauma and great works, David celebrate's Occy’s enduring influence, and then the boys applaud Stab High, set an important record straight, and honor the character and life of Tamayo Perry. Enjoy!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Scott and David revel in the JBay Classic, embrace Gerr's missive for individuality, design the ideal surf bout, make a bold prediction for Stab High, celebrate the highest earning year in professional surfing, and map a plan for how to handle the filthiest beach day of the year. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s show Finnegan’s article on Jock Sutherland begs Scott and David to question all their life’s choices, they celebrate the pursuit of pleasure, connect the hilarity of farts with high IQ, and identify the greatest surfer to never win a world title. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s show, Scott recaps session of his life last week in Indo before he and David recap the El Salvador event, celebrate free surfing in a CT event, take advice from Mark Richards, and plea to save the bastion of surf frontier in SoCal. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s show, broadcast from Indonesia, revel in the greatest two days of surf viewing, bow to Vahine, question if Italo is back, reassess the GOAT’s dominance, and spread rumors about 2025. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today’s show Scott uncovers the rabble-rouser who demands combat surfing, David finds Filipe facing his fears, then a couple teen girls finally force them to confront whether they are misogynist or simply ignorant. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today’s show Scott and David marvel at perhaps the greatest surf discovery of the decade, relive the moment in surfing where everything went hi-pro, isolate the single wave wherein female surfing hit it’s simultaneous highest and lowest point, and HB solidifies its place as a fundamentalist fighting ground. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today’s show Scott reveals the unexpected and totally welcome return of print and the boys celebrate unsung legends from the big wave world, mourn the latest barbaric brutality in Baja, and marvel at the latest misstep at The League. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today’s show Kelly’s hip returns to peak performance and he uses twin scalpels to showcase the limitations of the judges, Barton reveals the pugilistic end to his partying, David and Scott sign a petition to GOAT to the Olympics and discover why humility is the path to progress. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today’s show, Scott and David unpack how Marg’s has morphed into a progressive wave, verify Kelly’s road to requalification in 2025, map a path toward surfboard sustainability, and question how the poster boy for surf corps has become the rebellion leader. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today’s show Scott and David reflect on El Salvador, take wagers on the WSL’s new CEO’s longevity, reminisce about each of their first memories of Kelly, suggest how he should use his retirement, and identify precisely when to let go prior to getting dragged. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Live from El Salvador! David and Scott recap their sessions, their boards, the waves, devise how to shred into their 60s and then discuss Kelly’s remorseful interview with TVC, make Marg’s picks, and celebrate Steph’s first board purchase post-Tour. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's episode the boys wax poetic on the psyche of Gabe Medina and decode his vulnerabilities to make predictions for the midyear cut, temper their celebrations for the San Clemente Cyclone, bid farewell to Kelly, and determine precisely what type of friend foam actually is. Plus Must-See Moments! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's show Scott and David discuss their controversial narrow escape at Winkipop, Joao's new trajectory in life, question if foam is actually your friend, celebrate the deal of a lifetime in So Cal beach real estate, and Scott reveals his secret life as a poet. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today’s episode Scott and David check in with the world’s oldest big wave surfer and plot the best use of unused surfboards, Kelly adds fatherhood (again) to his 2024 schedule, Dane gets a job working retail, and they dissect perhaps the greatest take-off ever captured on film. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today’s episode Scott and David revel in the day of the year at Cloudbreak and celebrate the unsung filmers who continue to evolve the medium, applaud Kelly for ditching Portugal to get super tubes, wink at Derek Hynd for opting for a surf mat, offer Noah Beschen an award, and hang on every word of Brink’s design symposium in Costa Rica. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's Father-themed episode, Scott and David honor the latest Olympic qualifiers, lament the lack of waves at Supertubos, pin Bells as Kelly's official "retirement", mark Filipe absent for the Olympics, and pay homage to those who introduced them to surfing. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's episode Scott receives private insights from Gerry Lopez about the very first board he ever shaped while David makes a case for doodles and against traction pads, then they boys get bamboozled by Filipe, smitten by Hazza, and boldly claim which surfer has had the single best surf year of any surfer who has ever surfed. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today’s show Scott recounts his Internet-breaking barrel ride before the boys postulate that 2024 is the season where the Women’s CT eclipses the Men’s, ponder what happened to the Brazilian Storm, fawn over the latest, greatest mini-surf history documentaries, and bow down to Sunset’s majesty. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today’s show Scott and David react to Filipe’s unexpected and sudden departure for the ’24 CT season, revel in the single greatest day of women’s competitive surfing, celebrate surfing’s return to profanity, and batten down the hatches for Paumalu. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's show Scott and David revel over day two of the Pipe Pro, are aghast at the former champ's loses, celebrate the working class heroes, lament the that could have been, and find deeper meaning in Filipe's feigned illness. Plus, a blueprint for how to navigate the Pipe pecking order. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today’s episode Scott and David recap the opening day of the CT season at Pipe, Filipe’s remarkable act of discourage, why Callum would beat Fil in a “proper wave” Tour, the Wildcard’s comfortability, and how Ethan and Jack are looking primed to join the Gabe vs JJF rivalry. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today’s show Scott and David discuss Stephanie Gilmore’s (and Carissa Moore’s) departure from the Championship Tour, why it’s the best time to be a surfer and the worst time to be a fan of pro surfing, Kelly’s return from hip surgery, Pipeline’s return to the center stage, and Stab’s homerun project with Kolohe Andino. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today’s show David and Scott try to get to the bottom of the reasons behind and the repercussions of surfing abandoning the youth and the rebellious spirit. They also find Kelly recuperating from surgery, Eimeo’s career perhaps cut short, and Kolohe’s finding a whole new chapter. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's show Scott reveals Bob McTavish (!) as the Icons of Foam honoree for 2024 and delivers reporting back from Surf Expo, while David draws attention to Operation Moby Dick in Rhode Island, then they wonder where Kelly went, question why Gabe's being so maligned by Stab, and question what insiders know about 2024's CT Rookie Of The Year. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In our first episode of 2024, surfed-out Scott and David discuss the Best Swell Ever (?!) to light up California's coast, the mass exodus of pros fleeing lifelong sponsors, the Pipeline pioneer who could use your acknowledgement, and the recount the single best waves surfed in 2023. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's show David and Scott assess the massive swell that's hitting their coastline in real time, then reflect and project on 2023 and 2024; best moment in surfing, best news event, best podcast moment, best surfing, predictions for 2024 and more. Enjoy and Happy New Year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today’s show Scott and David marvel at the frigid, world-class, mega surf that detonated on Jersey’s shores, reveal the new plans for the Teahupo’o tower, gossip about Carissa’s potential departure from the WSL, and look to competitive climbing to pontificate about how wave pools will influence professional competitive surfing. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's show David and Scott unpack the VANS Pipe Masters; the perfect 30, the historic flashpoint for XX chromosomed surfers, destiny fulfilled, and then they celebrate the most versatile, fun, and fairly priced wave pool opening a mere 2 hour drive from coastal Southern California. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and more! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today’s episode David and Scott witness the Wave Of The Winter and ponder what the young bloke does with his life henceforth, they survey Joao’s near-fatal wipeout, wince at the Olympic barge that damaged Teahupo’o’s reef, and cringe at the latest episode of EAST. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and more! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's show Scott and David survey opening day of the winter season in Hawai'i, the colossal waves ridden and the new territory of tube riding unlocked on 10' Guns, the potential corruption surrounding the Olympic tower at Teahupo'o, and celebrate the 74 year old who is still riding 40' waves. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's episode Scott and David dissect the over glorification of shortboarding and the overwhelming lack of adaptability of shortboarders before diving into the Pipe Masters invite list, conceive of "Dude, Where's My Board?", survey the ripe talent pool of the has-been, and celebrate the wild life of Allan Weisbecker. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's show David and Scott discuss the vast uncharted, untapped, unknown empty perfect surf around the globe and the series of latest films that have endeavored to discover them. They attempt to identify ingredients that make up the world's great surf cultures, yearn nostalgically for the one-board mentality of yesteryear, question the ethics surrounding the GOAT's big bet in Abu Dhabi, and mourn the loss of two SoCal surf icons. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's show Bethany Hamilton splits from Rip Curl after 24 years over over ideological differences and with 4 years left on the contract, the WSL's PR squad finds an extra 18 inches of water in order to cement a new Guinness record, Gravvy finally finds his way into our hardened hearts by finding a hard board, and Scott identifies a core distinction between locals depending on their cultural upbringing. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's show David and Scott survey how precarious global economics continue to threaten the surf industry and the opportunities for growth that exist in the void of big brand missteps; from big wave award shows, to little brands that could, to a revival of local California boardriders clubs and the burgeoning Freedom Force set to take on the World Tour. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and much more. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's show Scott and David identify the sole 10 surfers who have a shot at a Title in 2024, question why Pipe isn't the headline story in mainstream surf media, take health advice from a geriatric, celebrate surfing's best slogan ever, then Bass and Erin Brooks both get denied Canadian citizenship. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode Scott and David celebrate the local come-ups from CA on to the world's stage, welcome the first 20'+ signs of the much anticipated El Niño winter, rally against the decimation of Teahupo'o's famed reef, reveal the first surfer to win a world title on a self-shaped board since MR, and identify the single fatal flaw in the current judging system. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode Scott and David recap the stellar weekend of shaping and revelry at The Boardroom Show, meeting listeners, fanning out icons, witnessing never-before-seen shaping techniques, shucking oysters, and they recap surf news; new longboard champs, Italo's sponsor shift, new CT Head Judge, and much more! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show as Scott gears up for The Boardroom Show, David does a deep dive into Bing Copeland's origin story and legacy and the boys discuss whether board building in California is economically sustainable, why their magic boards have always been off the used rack, and which ingredients of the Quiksilver Festival made the event so sweet and what does it indicate for contests to come. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Scott and David attempt to tally the cost of "access journalism" and make a case for what should be surfing's biggest news story, they then attempt to dissect the economics surrounding pro surfers relationships with shapers, celebrate the memorial of Bob Simmons, and David details his recent wave pool soiree in the desert. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show David and Scott share reflections on the most poignant surf documentary in recent time, assess the 2024 CT schedule and make predictions on how much longer the WSL can tank their product and profits while retaining elite level surfers, and they assess the real cost Stab Mag pays for their privileged access to WSL spokespersons. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode Scott and David dissect Finals Day, the format, the title's clinched and lost, the unexpected come ups, the painstaking let downs, the inspirational comeback, the uninspired relinquishing of a crown, and the implications for 2024 and beyond. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show David and Scott announce their first ever Spit surf trip! You're invited! Scott returns from Hood River with yet another foil epiphany, David reviews the final 5 warm ups at Lowers, Kelly weighs-in on the updated judging criteria for Finals Day, and the boys make their final predictions for swell, for winners, for potential wrenches, and for the greatest opportunity any female surfer has ever had laid at their feet. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show David and Scott follow Eckert's lead and find redemption through contrition, feel zero nostalgia for "surf brands" being sold alongside Kirkland, assess Filipe's greatest liability at Finals Day (along with the forecast), and identify the importance and perils with classifying any ol' prejudice as "racism". Plus Dukes and Kooks. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Scott and David recap Hurricane Hilary, identify the new WSL rule that bumped Gabe Medina from 4th to 6th, question why the org hasn't mentioned a single word about their World Number 3's broken back, receive guidance from an elder on how to respond after burning someone, and identify a easy and direct method to help their brethren on Maui. Plus Dukes and Kooks. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Scott and David celebrate the rescue and recovery of the surfers and crew lost at sea in Indonesia, survey the toll and response efforts on Maui, assess the effects of the corporatization of surf forecast sites, and marvel at the multi-disciplinary domination of JJF. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode Scott and David identify why the US Open captured their attention (spoiler: it wasn't the waves), recap the greatest heat of the year (which took place during, not at, the US Open), celebrate Kelly's inaugural trip to Skeleton Bay (in preparation for Tahiti!), bid Conner Coffin adieu and welcome Kolohe's best chapter yet. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode David and Scott unpack the cultural contributions and contaminants provided by the US Open, discover a body in a barrel at Malibu, check the forecast for Teahupo'o, celebrate the potential for a rebirth in Fiji, and solve for why the world has so many great surfboard shapers and so few of them are represented on the elite level. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show David and the "Ocean Oracle" wax poetic on foiling philosophy, make amends to Lakey Peterson, Scott saves $100k by finding the greatest wave ever sold, Twiggy suffers the cruel blow of ageism, Hawaiian surfer girls get a glow up on Amazon Prime, and the boys get one step closer to discovering the reason ELO was vanquished by the WSL post-haste. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recorded on-site at the Watermen's Retreat in Waves, North Carolina, on the fourth day of an intensive foiling camp, Scott and David discuss the travails of learning an new athletic endeavor in late-middle age, the exhaustion of wiping out, falling face-to-fuselage, the glory of first flight, and recap the successes and backlash of the JBay Open. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Scott and David mourn the loss of one of surfing's greats, survey their conflicted feelings about the new Miki Dora podcast, question the virtues of Twin fins in good surf, and David confronts a spiritual experience after watching the upcoming Bryce Young biopic. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a long holiday weekend, Scott and David celebrate their independence and search for answers and light in the silent vacuum left by Erik Logan's departure from the WSL on Thursday. They speculate on lawsuits, a pattern of past rumors, replacements, perhaps identify the true source of the org's misguidance, and reveal the expected Wizard of Oz who has quietly been calling the shots all along. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Scott and David reflect on the amazing archaeological Rick Griffin find, give thanks for the Aikau family, set intention to stave off aging through diet, survey the cultural contributions that wave pools are making to surf culture, and rejoice in the virtues of riding old boards. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott is back to regale us with tales from the Telos! Then he and David catch up on Nathan Florence's slab tour, Dylan Longbottom's near death wipeout, the Skeleton Bay Shootout, why it's time to clarify board building titles, and the most stylish surfer who opts to still ride three fins. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Scott and David are joined by board builder Michael Arenal. He won the Best in Show Board Build off at The Boardroom. He's building beautiful boards for Hobie and for his own label. He's been selected by Bing Copeland to compete in the Icons of Foam Shape-off honoring Bing in October at the Boardroom. He's got a lot going on! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode Scott brings in Justin Ternes of Dark Arts Surfboards to discuss rethinking surfboard construction and his path to collaboration with some of the most prominent shortboard shapers. Dark Arts offers the light, strong, performance surfboards, and as a result the boards are being ridden to event wins and even World Titles. Enjoy! Driftline.co promo code "SPIT" for 15% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show David and Scott discuss the controversy and fall out of the Surf Ranch Pro, whether the failures are related to incompetence or corruption, the three world champs who are publicly speaking out, the winners, the losers, the death threats, and what comes next for the WSL and/or an adjacent Tour that prizes high-quality surf and surfing. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show David dissect the virtues of EPS vs PU while Scott professes his love of XTR (and turtles) and then the boys question the dangers inherent in our 11 time world champ's universal adulation and privileged access, and celebrate the life of one surfer who was even more powerful surfer than our sandal magnate. Plus Dukes and Kooks. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show, Scott regales us with tales of getting barreled south of the border, explains why he buys a new board every week but never travels with one, he then outlines some of the greatest father-n-son shaping duos of all time, while David waxes nostalgic about a 1/4 century worth of (non)Fish evolution, and they both celebrate Nathan Florence's heroic slab navigation south of Australia. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show, Scott and David begin to realize they are in over their head with their foiling journey, they dissect episode one of SITD and lament the limitations of closeouts, they welcome Nathan Florence, J.O.B., and Koa Rothman into the podcast game, celebrate 60 years of Surfing World, and marvel at the implications of machine learning for Surfline's cams. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Scott and David do a deeper dive into AI and are stunned by how much the robots know about surfboard shaping, they celebrate Surfline's coverage of the Teahupo'o, wish well Tom Lowe after his near death wipeout, and lament the flash flood that sent vehicles on into the lagoon. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and much more. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show David and Scott discuss Kelly Slater's "retirement" and the WSL's Kelly-caveat rule that nullifies it's significance, they tease apart the remaining field at Margaret and discover why John John continues to redefine the break, and then Scott searches for cultural significance amidst the cacophony of surf content white noise. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Scott and David investigate whether surfing qualifies as an addiction, celebrate the incoming massive swell at Margaret's, survey the WSL's "time management problem", refocus their attention on style, ask for more Rasta, and attempt to delineate the differences between a quad vs twin Fish. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Scott and David celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Bonzer, the 40th anniversary of Helen Lambert's (Ethan's mum) Bells win, the 60th anniversary of Bells, and discuss the horrid conditions, the reason why the judges suck but it's not their fault, why it doesn't matter that Kelly will be cut, and how Filipe needs to regress in order to meet the WSL's criteria. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Scott and David discuss day one at Winkipop, the awful male-on-female punch-up in Bali, the big biz of Magic Seaweed merging into Surfline, the recent acquisition of Boardriders Inc., and what all means for how surf content will be delivered to us in the coming years. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Scott and David pay homage to one of Santa Cruz's unsung female surf pioneers, parse the definition of "power" surfing, celebrate the middle age development of Jordy and Kolohe, marvel at the 10 year old non-ocean surfing aerialist, and make a case for the utter importance of communication, in surfing, in business, and in life. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Scott and David discuss Andrew Kidman's latest love letter to the backyard builder, David makes a move to own a bit of surf history, the WSL locks in the 2023 season three months into it, Make Or Break reminds us how boring professional surfing can be, and surf tourists ruin a good thing yet again. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show David attempts to count the number of boards in Scott's quiver (including his off-site storage), recap the Portugal event and celebrate the changing of the guard for both surfers and shapers, assess Kelly and Steph's chances of making the cut, and reveal the WSL's quiet attempt to cancel Bethany Hamilton. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Scott and David analyze the CT Shaper's Rankings concept, print a Tudor-inspired retraction about the origins of noseriding, identify consternation as Zeke Lau's kryptonite, make Portugal picks, and vie for a chance to own Wingnut's Endless Summer 2 G-Land board. Plus Dukes or Kooks! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Scott and David discuss the built-in limitation to surfboard pricing, why lifeguards are the unsung heroes of surfing, the fortitous mistake in Velzy's factory that sparked invention of nose riding, how to score a collectible surfboard on Craigslist, and tally up Kelly's morning pill intake. Plus Dukes or Kooks! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode Scott and David tally the real world toll of underpaying surfboard builders, shame the kook who dry docked his charter yacht on the reef at Honolua, advocate for more foam and fewer bottom turn checks, marvel at Kolohe's perfect record (0/100), officially and finally recognize Molly Picklum, and question whether it's time to reevaluate Filipe's heavy water prowess. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Scott and David analyze the controversial interference call at Sunset, share why Leonardo Fioravanti has become their favorite WSL reporter, examine the Gun gap for big wave surfers, celebrate the original Mr Pipeline, finally embrace Gabriel Medina's exuberant claims, and share memories of the great Larry Haynes. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Scott and David discuss the couple of highlight and major underwhelm of the Pipe Pro, including world champs faltering, JJF's perfect heat that didn't net 20, Italo's new reality show career, the massive Surfival blood-letting, Bethany Hamilton's latest act of heroism, and the WSL's all out assault on professional women's surfing. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Brink joins Scott and David to discuss how to replicate a magic board and his new podcast series "YouLane", then David and Scott makes their official Pipe picks, survey the lates seven (!) wave pools slated for Japan, marvel at Oahu's most perfect and least famous big wave spot, and place bets on which pro surfer clothing brands will still exist in five years. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Still reeling from Sunday's historic day at The Bay, Scott and David recap the Eddie Aikau Invitational; the good, the bad, and the ugly, pick favorite waves, memorable moments, and make an argument for why this was the greatest iteration of all time. They also reveal Da Hui winners, Surfival picks, and receive a lesson in how to will waves into existence. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In perhaps the best week ever for surf and surfing in the 479 weeks we've been recording this podcast, a $150,000 mission to Cortes scores every penny worth, the Da Hui Backdoor Shootout makes history without even needing to crown a winner, the Eddie doesn't go but Surfline levels up to fill the void, and Moana Jones Wong and Justine Dupont ignite a flashpoint for surfing that forevermore will be reflected on as a turning point. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Eddie Aikau Invitational is on! Scott and David discuss the history of the event, past winners, and why it is among the most prestigious and anticipated events in surfing. They then cover the massive swell that's been bombarding California, the reappearance of normally dormant spots, and question when it became acceptable to publicize secret spots. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our first show of the new year, Scott begs for a reassessment of last year's "Pipe Master" and David then offers a preview at the teams for the Da Hui Backdoor Shootout (starting tomorrow), the boys then offer their Surfer of the Year picks and celebrate Scott's former intern's recent sale of his surf-adjacent website The Inertia. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and more! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode Scott and David recap the Vans Pipe Masters, the successes and failures of the format, the blow-ins being blown out, the total absence of the much hyped aerial component, how the females stole the storyline, the welcomed fresh breath of the commentary team, and how being aggro only works if it helps you win. Happy Holidays and enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode David and Scott investigate the female pioneers of Pipeline, the shifting culture of Pipe's hierarchy, whether the chaos can ever be reined in, how it's all shifted into a financial commodity, and how the same things have happened to our childhood surf brands. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and much more. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode an expected mid-show phone call from Erik Logan demystifies (or doesn't) the controversy surrounding all the 'CT male surfers withdrawing from the Vans Pipe Masters, Kelly and JJF included! Scott and David then discuss JOB's continual script flip of how to surf professionally, Carissa Moore's astounding earnings, Bruce and Bobby's refreshing yet damning straight talk, and how the only Waimea event this year is gender exclusive. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Scott and David recap the last run of swell in So Cal and discuss surfers getting hooked from the pier by fishermen, surfers getting run over by jetskis, Scott becoming an Instagram influencer, why Hawaii will always reign supreme, and why a rock climbing gym will never rival Mt. Everest. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Scott unpacks from last week's surf trip to Central America before the boys discuss the single greatest air ever done by a female and the heady rivalry it has ignited, Robbie McCormick's chances at the Pipe Masters, and then do an unexpected and totally uneducated tutorial on white colonialism and it's relation to localism in surfing. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Scott and David discuss Nathan Florence's wild foam ball wrangle in Ireland, the meaninglessness of Griff's sponsor swap, surfing's bold lie about straight airs, the utter futility of attempting to judge surfing, and pontificate about why it's never been a better time to be a viewer of surf films. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Scott and David scratch the empty corners of their brain's in an attempt to recall their single best sessions, they then marvel at the poetry of Kelly's, shame PEMEX for poisoning their beloved Punta Conejo, then Scott shares his recent board acquisitions and stories of his time working with Art Brewer at Surfer. Enjoy! And CLICK HERE TO WIN THE FIREBALL FISH Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Scott and David celebrate the birth of the first surf television streaming network, critique it's first attempt at a travel surf show, celebrate seeing one of the world's best surfers at the world's best wave, question why innovation is so maligned by contest judges, and offer a peek into the sordid history and complicated sociological issues that afflict Oahu's Westside. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a triumphant return, Scott back from The Boardroom Show, David back from wedding bliss, the boys recap their hectic hiatus and discuss the enduring youth and hi-pro relevance of Timmy Patterson, lament traveling with children, survey the new Pipe Masters invitee list, and make an early prediction for our 2023 World Champ. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show David and Scott attempt to understand the ISA World Champs format, rewards, and unveil two additional ways for surfers to gain entry in the 2024 Olympics. They then celebrate the big winners of Stab's EAST, dig deeper into the designs and once again discover the value of working directly with a local shaper. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and more! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode Scott reveals the shapers match-ups for the Icons of Foam shaping competition, David unpacks the newly released 2023 'CT schedule, they both survey the ISA World Champs happening in HB, and lament the loss of 24 year old surf-skate prodigy Kalani David. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Scott and David recap Finals Day and the waves that hit Lowers the following days, they discuss the wacky math that enabled Steph to win her 8th, the deservedness of Filipe's 1st, they then survey the contrast of Greg Webbers conviction vs. wrongness, and the supremely odd yet intoxicating chemistry of Biolos + Brink. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finals Day is upon us! Scott chats directly with WSL CEO Erik Logan to get the inside scoop on Finals Day, the Pipe Masters, the overall biz and more. And then Scott and David analyze each Lowers match, the really interesting forecast, and make their picks for the 2022 world champs. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode Scott reveals the new, completely restructured Pipe Masters while David debates it's strengths and weaknesses, they then recap the rise and fall of surf print media, the failed experiment of paying surfers millions of dollars, question Bobby's wisdom in turning down a $1.2 mil paycheck, and Scott preps for his podcast with ELO. Plus Dukes and Kooks. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Still reeling from the second best day of surfing competition of the 2022 season, Scott and David recap the amazing swell, the eight crucial storylines and moments of the day, the five disappointments of the day, and the crucial, unassailable, imperative for the WSL to run all events in high-quality surf. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Surprise surprise! Two episodes in one week! To make up for missing last week, Scott and David are bringing you a Tahiti Pro mid-event recap show and reminder to clear you calendar for the next 48 hours because the End Of The Road is about to go off. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show David details "The Angriest Man In Surfing" saga, Scott explains his personal run-ins with the offender, and they unpack the ethical justifications and hypocrisy inherent in laying claim to a wave. They then unpack cases for and against the Hedgehog, question why Joel Tudor was watching the Duct Tape from down the beach, and Barton's beard gets measured against those of the world's best known dictators. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey all, David here just checking in to regretfully inform you that our whole house is down with Covid! It's a mild case. Everyone is already in recovery, but podcast production was interrupted by it. It looks like we should be back in full swing next week. We did publish an episode of Surf Splendor, so go grab that. Sorry to miss you. Much to discuss but we'll cover it all next week. Until then, Adios and Aloha! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show David and Scott finally come up with a definitive definition for "style", explain why Russian bots may make the best surfing judges, offer advice for how to have real talk with your dad, question whether two shapers should ever marry, and celebrate Erin Brooks' road to the finals over a field of males at Padang Padang. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode Scott and David discuss the ethics of asking a shaper to replicate another shapers board, recount Michael Ho's death defying Waimea shorebreak soul arch, confess to youthful kleptomania, and question the recent cancellation of Kook Of The Day. Plus Dukes or Kooks! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Scott and David celebrate a wild week of massive south swell, they tell the history and story of Maalaea, how it became the focus of desire for generations of surfers, why it's so rare, and why kooks ought to steer clear. They also recap JBay, preview Teahupo'o, and start to plan for shredding into their 60s (Happy birthday Mike Ho!). Plus Dukes and Kooks. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode Scott yarns about his recent south-of-the-border sojourn, the boys recap day one of JBay, question where surfing's stylists have gone, shame VALs for getting deposited in quality surf, and Scott's son loses a heat to Kanoa's dad. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and more! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode David and Scott do a deep dive into the world of surfboard investing, they unpack ELO's (unintentionally) revealing interview with our colleagues at Lipped, survey the best surfing ever done by injured surfers, identify the most barreled human on the planet, and offer an early preview of JBay predictions. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Scott and David discuss Filipe finally getting recognition from the judges, Gabe's off-season affecting his on-season, and Kelly's revealing of his secret driver and his aim to dethrone top seeds at JBay and Tahiti. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and more! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode David reviews The Yin and Yang of Gerry Lopez, Scott reviews his Rainbow Quan, the boys then discuss the CT rankings leading into Rio, Slater's latest Lost Tape, and discuss the best duck diving techniques for three foot mushy So Cal surf. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Scott and David evaluation the El Salvador Pro, question Kelly's withdrawal, reminisce over an era when we got to see him freesurf, are shocked by the CT'rs apathy post-cut, and discuss the WSL's plans to actually "script this." Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode Scott and David discuss the latest injury to derail JJF's title run, Robbo's convenient and consistent nod from the judges, Filipe's equally consistent yet inconvenient lack of acknowledgment from the same judges, the civil unrest in El Salvador, and the quiet Nuuhiwa acolyte who's contributions will likely finally, sadly, be celebrated post-mortem. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode Scott and David discuss Gabriel's return at G-Land, the World Title contender who has withdrawn with COVID, Kelly opting for yacht life instead of camp, and the post-cut, mid-event rager that saw the entire WSL crew drinking beer from Kolohe's used booties. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show, Scott and David do a deeper dive into how to equalize opportunity within sports for Trans athletes, they revisit Grajagan of yesteryear in preparation for this week's event, attempt to compute Sebastian Steudtner's new Guinness record, and fess up to over-exaggerating (and maybe claiming) a non-barrel pocket ride. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode Scott attempts to stay warm below the belt, David advocates for burning kids in the line up for the sake of equality, they then discuss the inequities of the first Trans surf champ, and Joel Tudor returns to harangue the WSL with his most potent insult yet. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show we see the fruition of Scott's beloved TWATS Tour, Shukin reminds us that you can never beat Mother Nature, David rallies against equality (of outcome), coyotes are added to the list of beach dangers, a billionaire takes over another local hangout, and the Challenger Series kicks off with a cooker! Plus Dukes and Kooks. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Scott and David break down the Margaret River Pro, the Zeke Lau vs Jacob Wilcox kerfuffle, all the surfers who suffered the cut, how to add weight to your surfboard, they preview season one of Make or Break, and celebrate their shared acquisition of a Free Scrubber. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Scott and David identify 2022 as the renaissance era of non-professional surfing, celebrate Drew Brophy's return to wellness, question if Italo's broken nose will equate to reticence, and whether Gabe's mental break breeds fortitude or fragility. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and David discuss the CT athlete's petition to the WSL and ELO's stern response, how Jessi Miley Dyer failed to capitalize on the Bells forecast, a potential boycott of the Margaret River event, and Duane De Soto's portrayal of the great Duke in the newly released film Waterman. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Scott and David the hollow shadow of Bells, Apple+'s foray BTS look at the WSL's 2021 season, they do a deep dive into understanding the hard costs of surfboard constructions and Scott regales us with tales from his time as a sailor as Torren Martyn embarks on the high sea. Plus Dukes and Kooks. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Shukin reminds us that your ego is not your amigo, listeners call-in to banter about why Mick is vanilla but vanilla is the best flavor, then David and Scott reveal pro surfer's who've been conned out of cash, and whether Kelly conned us all about COVID. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and David discuss the WSL's newly added events to the Longboard World Tour and Joel's role in the decision, Bells wildcards, injury replacements and forecast, reveal news of the update on the Sunny Garcia documentary "Death & Taxes", and announce the return of the rebranded Maverick's Invitational. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Scott and David investigate the evidence sprinkled across the web to determine if current champ Gabe Medina will return at Bells. They then study every angle and detail of young Cruz Dinofa's near scalping and fantasize about the ultimate, albeit déclassé, surf destination. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spoiler alert! Newly crowned Stab In The Dark two-time winner, Britt Merrick of Channel Island surfboards joins Scott and David today. Britt reveals his perspective on the process, the pros and cons of working with a single shaper, CI reasserting their Formula One prowess, and how that sophistication translates to the every man. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode David and Scott recap the lackluster event in Portugal, celebrate California's first win in 13 years, question the ethics of social media retribution, unpack the near surfboard slaying in the DR, advocate for putting fun back in surfing, and celebrate the dearly departed Cowboy of Malibu. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Scott and David discuss #3 ranked Moana Jones Wong being excluded from event #3, Gabriel Medina's inebriated oversharing on social media, Kelly's aim at Lowers, and Jack Robinson identifying surfboards by scent (no joke). Plus Dukes, Kooks, and much more! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Scott and David pick up the shrapnel of the completely upended Championship Tour rankings, marvel at the Disney-esque plotlines that are developing, unpack unexpected life hacks, and outline the 5 venues for next season's longboard/downdays Tour. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Scott and David recap the first two days of competition at Sunset Beach, survey the dismantling of last year's top 5, reveal Filipe Toledo's successful strategy of avoidance, question Kelly's entitlement, scream for everyone to paddle up the point, and examine the first pro surfer/ambulance chaser. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The dust has settled at Pipeline and we celebrate Moana and Kelly's respective historic feats and talk about everything that the WSL won't discuss; the dozens of excellent waves that the athletes chickened-out of, how Kelly's vax status will thwart his 12th title dreams, and Scott and David settle a vendetta far too prematurely. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After two harrowing and one disappointing day at the Pipeline, Scott and David convene mid-event to recap all the highlight moments, identify the overachievers, survey the new rivalries, analyze the definition of "equality", and make predictions for the final two days and remainder of the '22 season. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode Scott and David survey the latest happening from The Rock; Waimea breaks, Kelly shows up with a #DadBod and burns a loc, Gabriel no-shows for his title defense while JFF and Riss prove yet again why they wear the Triple Crown. Plus Duke, Kooks, and more! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hawai'i is going full tilt and Kelly has finally arrived but will be denied entry into Australia, Caitlin Simmers has denied her earned WCT spot, El Salvador joins the Tour schedule, and Italo professes his devout love for Italo. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott breaks down his surfboard purchases of 2022, then David recaps the last week's events in Hawaii and swells at Pipeline while looking for Kelly and Kai. Finally, they make predictions for the '22 cutoff, ask their annual Jordy question, and all but lose interest in the world biggest mushburger. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott returns for the first show of 2022 where he and David make their bold predictions for the year, including World Champs, new clothing brands, which surfer will take on Hollywood, and they recap the epic winter that's currently underway in Hawai'i. Plus Dukes and Kooks. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we time travel back to January 2020 where Scott and David make bold predictions for the year (Ha!!), to reveal which Hollywood celeb hooks up with a North Shore hunk, how the WSL will turn a profit, and which World Champ will bequeath life to the next great surf heir. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's Christmas special, Scott breaks news of Kelly's "retirement" and David questions its' earnestness. The boys then unpack Kelly's biggest regret, discuss their financial investment strategies (do the opposite of them), and celebrate the ushering in of the new first family of the North Shore. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and David unpack the spectacular tow-in event at Nazare, make a case for the functional chop hop, assess the metaphysical value of "space and time", develop a fear of PWCs, and honor one of the greatest unsung heroes in the surf space in 2021. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode David and Scott evaluate the '22 crop of rookies, stack rank Eddie vs Jaws, celebrate the world's preeminent surfboard artist, review Pete Mel's revealing doc, and lay out a wager that's been a decade in the making. Plus Dukes and Kooks. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Scott and David celebrate the opening of the Hawai'i season, the return of The Eddie (or not), and the recently crowned rookies for the '22 CT season. The boys then bid farewell to the final vestige of the formerly great surf industry and psychoanalyze JJF's bid for a third title. Plus Dukes and Kooks. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Scott and David anticipate the upcoming Hawai'i season but lament its new identity. They then identify the inclusive Napoleon complex unique to shortboarders and investigate where the BWWT disappeared to. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show David and Scott defend against the foiling fallout and draft the articles of incorporation for the Paddle Surf Preservation Society, develop an appreciation for Ben Gravy while simultaneously paddling away from him and his legion of VALs and confront their own existential relevance. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and more! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show David and Scott delineate when it is or isn't justifiable to smash a tow-Foiler's board with boulders, they then analyze the potentially greatest body surfed wave of all time, yawn at the latest Challenger Series qualifiers, and Waikiki delivers both the Duke and Kook of the week. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David returns to the show as a father to discuss the Big Wave Awards, the hidden and very real threat of concussions in surfing, why Kolohe should start repping Athleisure, and whether Justine Dupont dethroned GMAC as the most barreled surfer at Peahi. Plus Dukes and Kooks. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Scott discuss the idea of planned obsolescence in board building, the virtue of quads, the failing of US amateur surfers, blueprinting a surf centered life, and survey Tom Morey's detailed and comedic burial requests, R.I.P.! Plus Dukes and Kooks. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Devon Howard joins us to discuss the Malibu Classic, the futile pursuit of earning a living on a longboard, the enigmatic charisma of Joel Tudor, and the potential for a gender inclusive division on the longboard tour. Plus, Scott sets a new and improved mantra. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

144,000 gallons of oil have spilled and are contaminating our local beaches. Scott and David discuss a plan of action, the prospect of not surfing indefinitely, they fantasize about going off the grid, shame the surf industry for impeding the development of youth, and uncover Clint Eastwood's influence on the Fletcher family. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trip Forman joins David and Scott to recap the Icons Of Foam competition at The Boardroom Show. They celebrate the many talents of Ryan Burch and Valerie Duprat, marvel at Pat Rawson's magnanimousness, question the ethics of burning a Waverstormer, and offer advice for how to get waves in a crowd. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and much more! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we recap the end of the 2021 CT season's Final's Day at Lowers, question the need for a 4th fin, reckon with their own entitlement, and Scott reveals himself as surfing's ultimate Karen". Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode Scott faces the Scales of Justice: was it a burn or was it his turn? He then tells you to throw away your childhood memories. David recaps the floater competition that was the WSL hosted last night and bids for Joe Turpel's cancellation. Finally, they assess the Finals Day forecast and make their final assessments. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Scott introduces "Scales Of Justice" and explains how increased carbon emissions decreases surfers in the lineup. David then explains how the Ultimate Surfers fail to surf ultimately, and why Scott should invest in a Paipo. Finally Rainbow rings in from New Zealand to explain Kelly's latest board acquisition and its centuries long journey to his living room wall. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Tahiti Pro gets cancelled and the Teahupo'o goes richter! The Final 5 includes two very unexpected contenders. A Hippie Flipper takes his aerial improv routine to the bank while a 13 year old gal makes Stab High history. And finally, David and Scott get rightfully lambasted for their Anglophilic worldview and how Gabriel has suffered as a result. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show we recap opening day of the Corona Open Mexico, Jezza's retirement, the end of the JJF era, Gabe's big wave limitations, the relentless Charlie Rodrigues, and what's really behind the 'CT's mass exodus. Plus Dukes or Kooks. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SUBSCRIBE In today's episode we reveal breaking news that has dire implications for the Championship Tour. A listener then poses a challenge that spins Scott into existential quandary, hellion chargers get their boards confiscated at Puerto, and Stab High launches into pole position for progressing professional surfing. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SUBSCRIBE The Olympic surfing games have concluded! In today's show David and Scott assess the medalists, the World Champs who floundered, the successes and failures of the format, what the WSL can takeaway, what your local line-up will look like now, and why you should model your life after Moose (or Fernando). Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode Scott delivers the official Olympic forecast (a typhoon is coming!), David delivers Julian Wilson's unofficial retirement (while Scott predicts a world title from him), the boys then analyze why the Ladybirds are the future, and lament a 17 millions gallon sewage dump at Elo's homebreak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Scott delivers the Olympic surf forecast, gives advice for how to not annoy your shaper, David offers early memories of Rich Harbour's famed surf shop, Garrett McNamara goes mainstream, and JOB's lackey social climbs into the jaws of a shark. Plus Duke or Kook! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Scott and David make a case for discretion as patriotism, foam being your friend, analyze the making of a Fish, celebrate the shop sweepers, and shame all the Mother Zuckers in the line-up. Plus Duke or Kook! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show David and Scott celebrate the life of Greg Noll and ponder where masculinity went, lament the first losses in EAST, make a case against tail pads, Russell Bierke makes a case for being the BBW surfer in the world, and a surf filmmaker gives the gift of a limb! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode Scott and David pay homage to The Chip creator, fantasize about a life with Marilyn Monroe, celebrate Bruce Brown through the lens of his son, trace OG surfboarding through a Princess' diary, and bid Surf Ranch a final farewell. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Scott and David do a deep dive into episode 1 of EAST, reimagine the business plan for pro surfing in light of Snapper's removal from Tour, and celebrate the ripest time ever for entrepreneurship in surfing. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and more! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode Scott's swinging at windmills and David has reckoning with his white savior complex. They then devise a Bitcoin real estate strategy for retirement, question the motives of Dana White, and predict which GoKart driver will win in Tokyo. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SUPPORT David and Scott tabulate the COVID transmissions at the ISA games and discuss the departure of World Champs Gabe and Carissa and the Olympic implications. They then question the reality of a Morgan Cibilic world title and learn a lesson or two from a frothy VAL. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SUPPORT Old men David Scales and Scott Bass shake their fists at kids these days, try to assess which of the most recent surf cohorts owns Malibu, lose collective interest in competitive surfing (except Gabriel Medina), and stare into the cultural dumpster fire that is Surf City USA. Plus Dukes and Kooks. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SUPPORT In today's show Scott reports on his recent surf trip down south, the boys anoint this year's World Champ prediction, asses the conditions at Rottnest, celebrate the one board quiver, and marvel at the ingenuity of youth. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SUBSCRIBE In today's show Scott and David dissect their own fascination with The Ultimate Surfer, they then survey the entirely injured men's US Olympic team, and assess the highs and lows of the Margaret River. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and David recap the Internet's response to Devon's leashless irresponsibility, they chat with Surfline's reps about the PR damage control, they celebrate epic Margaret River, and Scott gushes over his favorite 64 year old barrel rider. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and more! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Devon Howard joins Scott and David to defend his sans leash stance against a snowflake mob, explain the role of the head judge when scoring Italo's incomplete ride, and track the parallels between Surfline and CNN. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode David and Scott unpack the Narrabeen Classic, Italo's incomplete controversy, Morgan's two-peat defeat of JJF, Coffin's debt to the Leprecoach, Frederico Bore-ious, plus Dukes, Kooks, and more! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gabriel's claim for 3, Carissa's anti-claim for 9.9, Morgan's surfing to diminishing returns, and Italo's impending slum, David and Scott everything that was the Newcastle Pro, complete with apologies and wagers on Narrabeen. Plus strap-ons, sonic souvenirs, roller skates and so much more! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While watching Round 3 of the Newcastle Pro, David and Scott heats, question boards (including the Gerry Lopez Soft Top), calculate the success rate for brands started by pro surfers, and survey Mitch Parkinson’s Karma. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 'CT is back at Newcastle and, oh boy, there's much to discuss. Scott and David dissect the performances, the implications, and it becomes woefully clear why now is the precise moment Project Ibelli is needed. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and more! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and David celebrate 200 episodes with merch, relearning how to pop-up, celebrating Scott's little known filmmaking history, cancelling Genghis Khan, predicting Filipe Toledo's future, and reframing Surfer Magazine's biblical status. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Play a round of Spit! Surf Trivia! David fails miserably and Scott only knows because Matt Warshaw fed him the answers. How will you fare? The boys also survey Kelly's rehab, pontificate on Pat O's presidential ambitions, and adjust 'CT hypotheses based on an official quarantine survey. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The WSL's charter flight touches down in Sydney without two World Title contenders! Scott and David survey the four key takeaways from BILLY, celebrate the surfboards that Andy Irons rode, the tens of thousands that our beloved Mike Eaton made, and analyze the culpability of the VALs in the line-up. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode Scott and David celebrate the return of Cape Fear, question their obsession with carnage, confront the realities of old age, and celebrate the hardest working surfboard shaper and the best bus driver in Byron. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Footage of Scott's board ding incident from last week has emerged! David and Scott assess fault before doing a deep analysis of how this updated 'CT schedule could jeopardize the WSL's most talented surfers. They also review part one of "Billy", celebrate Harry Bryant's hijinks, and shame prideful masculinity. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The next four events of the WSL's 'CT have been confirmed and Pat O' has left the building. Taj has selected his favorite shaper, Dane has elected to shine the limelight on his brethren, and Scott has erected an appreciation for accountability. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's surfboard themed episode of Spit! the boys discuss the travails of replicating a magic board, discuss the sexiest shapers, lament how a pot belly hinders one's pop up, and make a case for golden Guns and wicked wood. Plus Dukes and Kooks. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Scott discuss the potential of WSL CT event at Lennox and the community backlash, Nev Hyman's relationship with Imelda Marcos, Curren's fiscal apathy, and they do a deep dive into the role dignity plays in localism. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and more! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Scott and David celebrate the return of Taj, reveal why his boards are too small, calculate the ATP's investment in dodging COVID in Australia and what that means for the WSL, and advocate for spending more money on surfboards. Plus Dukes, Kooks and so much more! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Scott recap the Omega Swell that bombarded the North Shore and Pe'ahi this past Saturday; the shattering of the gender barrier, the record setting performances, back breaking mishaps (literally), and they also celebrate the immeasurable contributions of two fallen board building greats. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Scott discuss the endless winter swells that have been bombarding the North Pacific, the Mel families historic week at Mavericks, a heroic rescue at Santa Cruz Harbor, why single fins will resurrect surfing culture, and Scott invents yet another way to justifying burning someone. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and more! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Breaking news from the WSL, Sunset and Steamer Lane are both cancelled. David and Scott discuss how this jeopardizes the rest of the '21 season and the WSL's solvency at large. They then design a post-WSL world and find solace in the endless run of swell that's been barraging Southern California coasts. Plus Dukes and Kooks. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Loyal parishioner Scott seeks absolution for selfish behavior during a recent run of swell and a pious David presides over the case before the two survey the COVID threat to the 2021 CT season and develop a strategy for sneaking a surfboard into a family vacation. Plus Duke or Kook! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Scott unpack the stuttered, infectious, and fraught start to the 2021 Championship Tour. They analyze Tyler's unconventional path to victory, JJF's overdue anointing, the few successes, the many fumbles, and WSL's disregard of their core audience and so much more. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Scott discuss WSL CEO Erik Logan's contraction of COVID during the Pipe Masters, the subsequent suspension of the event, missteps that brought us here, who will take the blame, and how the rest of the 2021 season will be affected. Plus Christmas shopping tips, Dukes, Kooks, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Scott unpack the first day of competition for the 2021 season, make world title predictions, discuss the first ever Digital Triple Crown of surfing, opening day at Maverick's, and celebrate the life of Bruce Brown through his son's latest film. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and more! Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show David and Scott analyze the 2021 CT athlete's as they descend on Pipeline amid COVID restrictions and an approaching 10' swell. Bold predictions are made and celebrations ensue, for power surfing and for 60 year old's who may or may not need assistance bum wiping. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and more! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode Scott and David discuss Channel Island's new ownership, backlash to JS's foreign trade policy, the best DadBod training regimes, the power of Lyon's Mane, and why Gidget would be cancelled in 2020. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Scott survey the WSL's 2021 tour announcement, the new stops, and not-so-grand finale. They then lament the state of the US education system, assess the toll that depression has wrought on the surf community, and get an important reminder about human being's need for compassion. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David chisels figureheads into surfing's Mount Rushmore while Scott shames a 13 year old girl and crickets chirp at WSL HQ instead of the Triple Crown's first horn. The boys then celebrate Taj's end of hibernation and John John's debut on Amazon Prime. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Scott discuss the discipline required to surf well beyond your 50s, why filmmakers should get out of the way of Andy's surfing, and why 13 year old females will be chiseled into the Mount Rushmore of surfing. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Scott discuss the massive swell's bombarding Europe and why the world's best won't be riding them, why figure skating is more sporting than surfing, and why we all need to embrace our innate hypocrisy. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Scott discuss Fat Occy's Phoenix Tour, Dane's "well-rounded" wetsuit company, Wilko getting toe-tapped by a Great White, and receive fan feedback from a time machine! Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode David and Scott analyze whether Italo Ferreira will be our final world champ ever, why Jay Davies is the best surfer of 2020, why a 20 year old will spark a revolution, and how to address mental illness in your local lineup. A heady episode! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Scott offer a post-mortem of Surfer Magazine and their death rattle political endorsement, how dissension will affect brands who choose to weigh-in, and how Maurice Cole will save us all. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Scott discuss the largest day at Swami's ever, Laird becoming the richer pro surfer ever, Ellie Jean becoming the biggest surfer-turned-sex worker ever, and how to send a kook to the beach. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and so much more! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode Scott and David distill the essence of "it" and why Jack Robbo commands our gaze. The boys then applaud Jay Davies and ADS's career changes, besmirch a dead man, and marvel one surfboard's 5,200 mile unmanned nautical journey. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and more! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Scott regales David with tales of his recent international sojourn and the perils of riding a Twin fin backside. Then they both anticipate Kelly Slater x Nike's sandal collab, shame a super spreader, and behold the pale horse and the end of the apocalypse. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode Scott and David do a deep dive into surfboards; materials, fins, volume, and why sentiment and expectation may have more influence in your "magic" board than physical design features. Plus, the youngest human to ever be barreled and Scott reveals his newest passion (Hint! It's a ball sport!) Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, David and Scott survey the tubes that are breaking boards in Yeppoon, receive a both a broader and narrower context for understanding Brazilian surf ethos, lament the dangers of surfing, and celebrate Duke's 130th birthday. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and David discuss the birthing process, how stereotypes are developed and validated, why individuals contain more complexities than groups, and why Bob Hurley is the salvation that the "surf industry" needs. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and much more! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode Scott and David analyze race relations through the lens of an Indonesian boat trip, David champion's for criticism and satire while Scott decries it immediately before requesting a Baja circus act at Surf Ranch, and the boys test radiation tolerance before cancer ignition. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and much more! Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today David and Scott dissect field notes from Kook U, find healing and positivity through retribution, dodge pride and it's subsequent fall, and survey how one national surf champ pulled off the biggest jewel heist in American history. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and much more! Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today be the day fair heathens; David and Scott bestow upon the vast surfing world list of 10 unassailable, irrefutable commandments. Welcome to Kook College. Take a seat down the beach, don't ditch your board, and heed every single world. Oh, plus Dukes, Kooks and much more! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Scott and David break news of Kelly Slater's secret recon mission, celebrate second bananas, design a Surfing Etiquette 101 blueprint, and recognize the desperate need for hard work to compensate for their lack of talent. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and more! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The pandemic is to blame for the rise in midlengths, pro surfers sign up for unemployment benefits, Surfing Australia fires a shot at The Ultimate Surfer, and Scott Bass gives feeds Dave Rastavich a Fish! Plus Dukes, Kooks, and much more! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode of Spit! Scott and David analyze which era was the greatest to be a surfer, identify the best unknown female surfer on the planet, offer to give the WSL money, and tell Robbo to pull the reigns. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show David and Scott dive deeper down the kneeboard wormhole and discover a direct link to Curren's Superdave skim, recognize that Gabriel Medina has completely subverted the surf industry, scoop a rare opportunity to score a legend's hardware, and stare into the void that is the future of professional surfing. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and more! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode Scott and David cover the Black Live's Matter paddle outs, find the surfboards that were stolen from Patagonia, celebrate New Zealand's steadfast leadership, and get PTSD from the WSL. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode Scott and David survey the damage from last night's riots, guess at Ross Clarke-Jones' annual income, bid a fond farewell to Julian Wilson's World Title dreams, and recommend raising children with hardship. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and more! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode Scott and David update their Baja travel policies, dive deep in to Hull surfboard design and fin discussion, celebrate ELO's first barrel, and sift through utter disgust at the animals who broke free on the North Shore of Oahu. Plus Kooks and Dukes and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode David get's "core shamed" for his privilege and booties, then nearly catches an STD from Craigslist. Scott extolls the virtues of meditation and then the boys discuss everything that Tyler Wright isn't admitting, offer advice for a sullen Shea Lopez, and celebrate the return of Wade Goodall. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and much more! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Scott and David celebrate the lives of Sharron Marshall, Ben Kelly, and the five surfers who drown in The Netherlands. They then assess Scott's new surfboard (not the Xanadu! He got another!), tell stories of survival, and prophesize about Dane's unexpected legacy. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode David and Scott address the political motivations underlying local beach closures. Scott reviews his recent Xanadu acquisition and then recounts a harrowing experience from his early 30s at 15' Puerto Escondido. Plus Kooks, Dukes, and much more! Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode Scott reveals the conclusion of his reconnoitered strike mission. Then he and David discuss the WSL big announcement and more importantly, what isn't being said by the WSL. They then assess 2021 title contender's intimate relationships and the implications for their title campaigns as a result. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and David discuss San Diego citizen's uprising to reopen beaches and Scott blueprints his plan to bury a board at a local beach for quick and easy access. They then question John John's sincerity and celebrate the public flogging of 9 year olds. Plus Duke and Kook and much more. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Scott and David begin the search for a private island to start a new quarantine colony, they then survey surf history for a blueprint on disaster preparedness, find critical insights in old surf footage, and celebrate COVID's fallen victims. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode Scott defies COVID quarantine to surf empty SoCal peaks and play a free round of free roam golf. He and David then dream up a new Tour, offer investment advice, mourn job losses, and celebrate and shame this week's Dukes and Kooks. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode of Spit! Scott uncovers the most unlikely title contender for 2020. David survey's marijuana's angry influence. The boys then assess real estate prices in Palm Springs and celebrate Hawai'i's reigning lilliputian prince. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode Scott outlines his quiver for his upcoming Telos trip and embarks on a new diet in preparation. David then surveys the toll of head trauma on professional big wave surfers while Scott fears the Coronavirus. The boys then celebrate Jeff Hakman, Sunset Beach, and predict the fall of a great Superpower. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Scott and David debate the risk and reward of married life, survey the economic value of a women's event at Pipe, snooze through the Nazare Tow-Into-Mushburgers Challenge, and celebrate the age old practice of hand writing love notes. It's a Valentine's edition of Spit! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Scott and David design a new world order, unfettered by brands and the WSL, where JJF and Gabriel live in harmony. Scott simultaneously praises and condemns surfboard reviewers while David questions the questions biology's defiance of "equality". Plus Dukes, Kooks and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and David propose their predictions for 2020! Which Hollywood celeb will hook a North Shore hunk? Which world champ will bequeath life to an heir and simultaneously retire from surf domination? And prepare to pay $59.99 a year for surfing. The future is nigh! Come peak a listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's finals day at Pipeline! Scott and David analyze the title race, discuss the newly deemed unequivocal GOAT, time travel back to Spit of 2015, and celebrate the Hobgoods' raw vulnerability. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode Scott and David discuss Jack Robinson’s Sunset domination, Zeke’s valid plea for an interference call, the WSL’s culpability and liability for Zeke’s demotion, Kelly’s justified hypocrisy, plus Dukes, Kooks, and so much more. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Scott and David discuss the joys of exhibitionism but the dangers of voyeurism, the fallacy of handmade craftsmanship, Ethan Ewing's trite approach, and Scott aims for a respectable 3rd place. Plus Dukes, Kooks and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Scott and David discuss an equitable price to sell one's soul, world title scenarios, why Sunset's inside bowl is overrated, and why you are your own worst enemy. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and so much more! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Scott and David discuss Gabriel Medina's major malfunction, his priority blunder in Portugal, his entitled mentality, plus they analyze Kelly's neurosis, and Donald Takayama's most unpleasant surf experience, plus Dukes, Kooks and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show David seeks to restrict the usage of the term "pro" surfer, Scott admits to a habit of aqua dumping, and the boys analyze Led Zeppelin's affiliation with the occult. Plus Kooks, Dukes, and so much more! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While David's away in Europe the boys throw back to a 4 year old episode of Spit! Originally aired on October 6, 2019 In today's show David and Scott discuss surfing's inclusion in the 2020 Olympics, Barbarian Days, Laird's new clothing line, whether marriage hinders a world title campaign, Dukes, Kooks, Must-See Moments and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Scott details the long and storied fight for the sacred land (and surf) at Hollister Ranch. The boys then analyze the rumored changes to the 2020 WCT, lament to upcoming Freshwater Pro, try to understand the ISA games in Japan, and present this week's Duke's, Kook's and so much more! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode Scott and David recap the 2019 Tahiti Pro (presented by Hurley), David does the ultimate walk of shame, Scott does some heavy lifting, and boys both recognize the distinct virtue of adult diapers. Plus Dukes, Kook, and so much more! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Scott and David discuss the greatest twin battle in history, the greatest pocket-ride in history, the return of Garajagan, vile Internet comments, and one domestic shaper's missive and call to action for you; yes you. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and so much more!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode Scott and David discuss alternative life strategies for B-list pro surfers, misanthropic sharks, why a whirling vortex is developing into the American Tornado, ELo’s mid season progress report, plus Dukes and Kooks and Must-See... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode Scott and David track an ancient  lineage of loyalty and honor that has brewed into an oncoming Japanese Cyclone. They lament for a bygone era of individualism and regret how homogenized surfing... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode the boys recap the Oi Rio Pro and the greatest new and unexpected rivalry on Tour. Scott then recounts his weekend Surf Ranch and gives an exhaustive definition of the word “basin”... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  In today’s episode Scott and David discuss drug usage in surfing as it relates to the 2020 Olympics and review Michael Oblowitz’s 2010 film “Sea of Darkness”. They then recap the worst surf event... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, Scott reflects on his Boardroom Show’s expansion into Japan, they recap and analyze the Corona Bali Protected, wax nostalgic about Kelly’s return, and coin a brand new surf term. Enjoy! Follow @BoardroomShow and @SurfSplendor This... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  In today’s episode Scott review’s his new Mid Twin from Aryse, David reviews the new Hobgood documentary “And Two If By Sea” and they both recap the 2019 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach; Slater’s... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  In today’s episode Scott reflects on a life changing encounter he had in the water in Northern Baja, David reviews his channel bottom twin midlength, they both speculate on corporate corruption in surf awards, judge... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode Scott grills David on his travels through Australia. Then the two analyze the woes of surf journalism, assess the 2019 Snapper Pro, and tangentially receive one of Australia’s most highly regarded fine... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode Scott and David assign a monetary value to VIP experiences and an ideal dinner dates, they objectify competitive longboarding, shame big oil, and advocate for Ricardo Christie investing in butt implants. Plus Dukes,... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode Scott and David offer ELo’s progress report, discuss Pat O’Connell’s new position as Tour commissioner, celebrate the return of JJF and the WSL’s new deal with Fox, and they nominate Dukes, Kooks, and Must-See... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, Scott and David analyze the takeaways from Stab In The Dark, make Volcom Pipe Pro predictions, highlight the value of surf retail, and they learn of their infamy in New Zealand (Hi... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  In today’s episode Scott and David recount the 2nd most famous fight that took place at Surf Expo (not Chas and Ashton!), they analyze the worth of surfing’s most visible pro surfers, and they... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s show Scott and David analyze when it’s appropriate to burn someone and how meditation will help absolve you. They discuss the increasing need for diversity in the boardroom at the WSL and they envision the... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s show Scott and David recap the 2018 Billabong Pro Pipeline Masters. Hot topics include Kelly’s miraculous 3 point ride, whether Gabe earned their fandom, will JJF be able to contend with Gabe’s dominance, the size... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s (long over due) show, Scott and David unveil the 2018 Spit! Awards! They also make Pipe predictions, assess the Triple Crown, the Jaws Challenge, the 2019 rookies, try to make sense of the Surfer... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, Scott and David offer an intermediate surfer’s guide to Hawaii, survey the best surf films of the 90s, ponder the powers of axis deer meat, discover the realest octopus, and they officially... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To open today’s show Scott deems David a “wave rider” (not a surfer) and they unpack Scott’s misuse of social media. The boys then cover the WSL’s European leg, why Julian’s new found motivation will yield a world... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode of Spit! Scott uncovers David’s lack of “core” surferness. They both rejoice their narrow escape of a rare brain eating amoeba, they make predictions for the upcoming Quiksilver Pro France, and Scott gets scammed while... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  In today’s episode of Spit! Scott recounts his recent trip to Mexico (spoiler, he scored) and why he’s headed into surgery, he and David respond to listener emails, wax nostalgic about the Masters in the Azores,... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  In a special edition of Spit! Scott and David report live from the Surf Ranch Pro. Scott brings back “travishammockery” and then chats with Jake Howard of the WSL about Kelly’s unfair advantage. Marcus Sanders... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode of Spit! Scott details his experience at the BSR Cable Park in Waco, Texas, David questions the virility of Shaun Tomson and the hair style choices of Don King, they both share a... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  In today’s show Scott and David do battle to define the greatest waterman of all time. After the dust settles they survey Dane Reynolds’ appetite for more foam, discuss why a D-lister will win Cape Fear, predict... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s show, Scott and David discuss global warming’s impact on hurricane surf, why Filipe will never win a world title, Gabriel Medina’s psychological blackball, a Kelly vs Laird superheat at Jaws, and Facebook’s biggest... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode of Spit! Scott and David rebut ridicule from listener emails, David shares what it’s like to travel through Florida with Chas Smith, they discuss Toyko’s new Olympic wave pool, why Kelly will... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode Scott and David discuss the dangers of competitive tickling, Mick’s huge victory over Kelly Slater, why Julian will miss a 4 foot putt, and they analyze how the incestuous nature of the surf... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dennis Jarvis of Spyder Surfboards joins The Boardroom podcast to talk about AmericaBoardBuilders.com. Jarvis, a California native, former pro surfer-turned shaper who built boards for elite surfers Tom Curren and Ross Williams. His board brand Spyder Surf... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode of Spit! Scott and David uncover the story behind surfing’s biggest charlatan, survey how ego has thwarted mankind’s noblest pursuits, respectfully acknowledge Kelly’s unofficial retirement, and beg that you, our loyal listeners, don’t... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to The Boardroom podcast. Spawned from a desire to continue the conversations that take place at our annual surfboard tradeshow, Scott Bass is bringing you detailed discussions about waves and the equipment to ride... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  In today’s episode of Spit! Scott and David question the exclusion of women “Founders” in surfing’s legacy, analyze the most valuable aspect of surfing, read listener emails, and preview the Oi Rio Pro. Plus... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  In today’s Spit! Scott and David discuss solutions to clean remove a trash island the size of Alaska that is floating in the Pacific. They also discuss a potential quantum leap in fin design,... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  In today’s Spit!, Scott and David discuss all the fallout and implications of cancelling the Margaret River Pro; have WSL corporate interests superseded core values? What did the athletes want? Was there any real... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  In today’s episode Scott and David redefine the English language, discuss how individual surf towns spawn and segregate unique board design, they discuss the shortcomings of the keel fin, how to decapitate someone with a boomerang,... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode of Spit!, Scott and David discuss the latest casualty in surf print media, Jordy’s $65k rejection, tomorrow’s greatest surf destination, and surf celebrity sex tapes. Plus Must-See Moments, Dukes, and Kooks. Enjoy! Today’s show... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode Scott and David analyze how the 7 Deadly Sins can help you become a better surfer, why we ought to ditch the WQS entirely, how to achieve surfing enlightenment, proper bathroom etiquette, and... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode of Spit!, Scott and David survey the latest rumors around the WSL’s withdrawal from Hawaii and their bid for a wave pool construction in Tokyo. They also examine the atrocity of burying radioactive waste... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode of Spit!, Scott and David recount their day at Surf Ranch, discuss the backroom politics of the Honolulu Mayor’s office, review ‘Bunker77’, and interview Pat Steele about his new book ‘Scorpion Bay’.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode Scott and David discuss the politics of saving drowning victims, where they would spend their final minutes on earth, which surfboards Rock N’ Roll icons would ride, any why the greatest waves ever... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  Today’s episode of Spit! features an interview with Slurpee Wave photographer Jonathan Nimerfroh. But first, Scott and David discuss why today’s best rivalries are happening between surf media (not surfers!) and why all surf... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  In our final episode of 2017, Scott and David reflect on the year and outline ambitions for 2018. They also explain why JJF will never be a Pipe Master, why we should all be watching... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, Scott and David reflect on the work of Bruce Brown, Scott’s recent experience riding the replica of his “magic board” and his fondest surf trip memory with Matt Warshaw, they then discuss... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of Spit!, tempers flare when Scott and David debate whether specific ethnic groups should be granted priority access to events exclusively based on heritage. They then explore vulnerability by admitting their fears in head-high barrels,... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode of Spit! Scott recounts his inland surf trip to NLand Surf Park which ended with fun waves and a broken leg (no joke!). He and David then discuss the single greatest heat in... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode of Spit! Scott recounts his recent trip to France and gives us a first-hand account of the waves that blessed the Quiksilver and Roxy Pros. Scott and David then discuss what the... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode of Spit! Scott and David discuss the over-scoring of Jordy’s “9”, why Kanoa needs to go on a bender, Dane’s dad bod, who will win this weekend’s wave pool comp, and the... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode of Spit! David and Scott implore the WSL to make our ‘CT surfers compete at Mavericks (hashtag anyone?), they analyze the upcoming Lowers Pro and attempt to decipher Aussie slang. They also mandate... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode of Spit! David and Scott recap the Billabong Pro Tahiti, declare their updated World Title picks, lament the loss of their youth, David pans the new film “Given”, Scott discovers the new... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s monumental episode of Spit! For the first time in 3 years of recording together, David and Scott finally go for a surf. The boys recap their session, catch up on the Puerto event, the... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode of Spit! Scott and David recap the greatest surf event in recent history, The 2017 Corona Open J-Bay. Discussions include Filipe’s paradigm shifting performance, the rainstorm of 10’s, the shark frenzy, mid-wave claims... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode of Spit! ranges from utterly superficial to falsely existential! Strap in. David and Scott discuss Koa Rothman’s tooth-shattering (and swallowing) wipeout, female surfers popularity eclipsing males, the Freestone/Blanchard baby to be, who will win... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode of Spit!, David and Scott survey Occy’s forthcoming wave pool “Surf Lakes”, analyze the OK Fiji Pro, Dane Reynold’s return to competition, and in the tradition that Scott set forth, David establishes... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode of Spit!, Scott recaps his recent surf trip to Mexico where he found enlightenment and his “Core Surfing Beliefs”. The boys then analyze the tenuous link between menstruation and shark attacks, pay... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Spit! with Scott Bass and David Lee Scales. It’s the exact same podcast you know and love (call it Down The Line, call it Surf News) where Bass and Scales spitball big ideas,... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Someone contact BeachGrit, there’s a Blood Feud! David vs Scott! Kidding . . . kinda . . but not really. The tension boils over in today’s episode and Scott fires first! Then the boys chat... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, David and Scott catch up on JJF’s blistering performance in WA, the budgetary cuts for the WSL, the private job description for the WSL’s CEO position, a potential 2nd Fukishima-level radioactive waste... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode David and Scott analyze the spectacular event that was the 2017 Quiksilver Pro. The Slater vs Medina non-interference, the judges love of non-risky backside snaps, and the greatest comeback story in surfing... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode David and Scott analyze the upcoming 2017 WSL season and the first event at Snapper Rocks. Who will win? How will the rookies perform? Will Mick and Owen return to their world... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s show David and Scott catch up on their recent travels, the plethora of surf films washing through the Internets (Former, The Smiling Bag, Julian’s “Wayward”, etc), the upcoming 2017 WSL season and... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s episode of Surf News, David and Scott discuss the bankruptcy of the Titans of Mavericks, Kelly and Joel’s retirement announcements, RedBull’s new standard of broadcasting, and whether or not Lakey will be... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode comes to you in two parts; the first 30 minutes is a follow-up conversation with surfboard shaper Roger Hinds discussing The Dream Fish that he shaped for David. In the second part of... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s show David and Scott discuss Paul Speaker’s departure from the WSL, Gabriel Media’s Surf Institute, a new Guinness Record in surfing, competing surf podcasts, the “Ride Anything” event at Lunada Bay, and Kepa... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode David and Scott discuss the highest paid surfers of 2016, recap the Pipe Masters & the Nazare Challenge, and Scott dissects a recent altercation he had in the lineup and reevaluates his... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s show David and Scott discuss the Surfer Awards, the controversy of the Triple Crown, a marijuana friendly house on the North Shore (and it’s guests), the Pipe Masters, Dukes and Kooks and much... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s episode, David and Scott discuss the world’s newest surf spots, Jeff Clark’s inside scoop on the Titan’s of Mavericks controversy, Dane Reynolds’ seminal new film ‘Chapter 11’, the documentary that details the... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Massive waves have been crashing on multiple coasts in the Pacific ocean. David and Scott discuss Mavericks, Jaws, the first ever women’s Big Wave World Tour event, the Triple Crown, and the closing of the NLand... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Surf Splendor is now accepting donations. Any amount is appreciated but we suggest a monthly, recurring donation of $5. Click the button! Thanks! In today’s episode, David and Scott discuss the end of the Quiksilver... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have a packed show today with a couple of guests. David opens the show with a conversation with Roger Hinds about the noserider that he shaped for David. Scott then chats with former Surfer... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode of Surf News, David and Scott discuss David’s recent article on Beach Grit that defames Kelly Slater, dumb dolphins, the Bunker Spreckles documentary, two surfer’s 2,200 mile prone paddle journey, Kooks and... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode David and Scott discuss Surf Park Summit 2 (which Scott emcee’d), the Surf Aid Malibu Cup, the dubious judging and spectacular upsets at the Hurley Lowers Pro, the two tragic suicides in... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Scott discuss the proliferation of new podcast’s on the market, boards their currently riding, then they chat about the 44 year old unsponsored surfer who won Tahiti on an experimental surfboard after practicing in... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Scott catch up after a month long hiatus to discuss surfing’s inclusion into the 2020 Olympics, the Padang Cup, the passing of Midget Farrelly, the US Open of Surfing, Dukes and Kooks and... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s show David and Scott share Baja stories, read listener emails, discuss the controversial quarterfinal heat 1 at the JBay Open, and question why Kelly doesn’t promote Kelly, plus Kooks and Dukes and much... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The WSL’s VP of Communication Dave Prodan is the guest on today’s show. Dave’s a regular listener of Surf Splendor so he was eager to address many of the issues that David (Scales) and Scott... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s show David and Scott recap the spectacle that was the 2016 Fiji Pro. In addition to the surfing highlights, they analyze Wiggoly’s controversial paddling tactics, Wilko’s haphazard title campaign, and they question the... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We begin today’s episode with a conversation with Matt Parker of Album Surfboards about an asymmetrical surfboard that he lent to David to surf. David and Scott then break down the latest surf news, including... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The WSL officially owns one of the world’s finest waves, Aaron Gold’s lifeless body gets plucked from certain death by the water patrol in Fiji, pro surfers share their horror stories from Rio, and Mason... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s show David and Scott discuss Dane Reynolds compensation and dispute with Quiksilver. They also chat about the Big Wave Award winners, Kelly Slater’s Willy Wonka-style Golden Ticket to his wave pool, and the upcoming... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, David and Scott analyze the Australian leg of the tour and ask, is unpredictability more valued than perfection? They also congratulate the first (known) Pulitzer Prize winning surfer and Taj on retirement. And lastly, they... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode David and Scott recap the Bells Beach event, analyze the Big Wave award nominees, spread rumors and gossip about an upcoming specialty event at Teahupo’o, shame the former Australian Prime Minister for... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we cover the glory and drama that was the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast, including the injuries, the upside down world rankings, Duke-esque maneuvers, and so much more. Enjoy! SHOUT OUT TO MIKE AND... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a couple worthy swells and one false start, The Quiksilver In Memory of Eddie Aikau Invitational finally ran on February 25th, 2016. It was glorious! Arguably, the biggest, best Eddie ever, Waimea Bay was... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So much surf news! Big waves smashed Mavericks and Jaws, but not Waimea. Did Quik know? Was it all a hoax? Also, lots of green talk this week; Fergal Smith runs for the Green Party, KS... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recorded while David and Scott watch the final day of the Volcom Pipe Pro, the boys discuss Kelly’s plea to investigate 9/11, Quiksilver’s $600 million bailout, Brock Little’s cancer diagnosis, Brazil’s unpaid bills, and so... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So much (dare I say it) El Nino swell pumping through the Pacific lately. David and Scott break down the seasons from Todos Santos to Peahi. Scott discusses the highlights of Surf Expo, and David... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this hard-hitting episode of Surf Splendor, David and Scott reveal their predictions for 2016, analyze social media’s ROI, step inside Strider’s Malibu barn, honor the Dukes, chastise the Kooks, and so much more. Dig... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bonus episode! David and Scott chime-in on Adriano’s World Title, the Pipe Masters, and Kelly Slater’s Wave Pool. It’s been a big week in surfing and we’re all the winners. Oh yeah, we also have... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have a supersized show for you today, complete with an interview with Rob Machado and Firewire CEO Mark Price discussing Rob’s new line of Firewire constructed boards. The Machado interview starts at the 65... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s show David and Scott have a pre-Pipeline discussion including Bruce Irons’ entry into the event, his new sponsorship deal, the Triple Crown standings, the Target Maui Pro, a horrific tragedy in Mexico, FCS’s... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back! In today’s show David and Scott discuss the start of the Triple Crown, David reviews John John Florence’s new film “View From A Blue Moon”, David give’s his top 10 Surf Poll Awards,... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s show David talks about surfing a tidal bore in Bordeaux, then he and Scott discuss designer reefs, the 10 most important surfers in the world, The Shapers’ Roundtable, reminisce on the Gnaraloo, Must-See... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re back! David and Scott catch up on their travels, the World Title race going into Pipeline, opening season at Sunset, the recent tragedies at Swami’s, Dukes and Kooks, and much more! DAVID IN EUROPE Here’s... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s show David and Scott discuss surfing’s inclusion in the 2020 Olympics, Barbarian Days, Laird’s new clothing line, whether marriage hinders a world title campaign, Dukes, Kooks, Must-See Moments and more! BARBARIAN DAYS Click... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s show David and Scott discuss Kelly Slater and Joel Tudor’s jiu jitsu grapple, Quiksilver’s bankruptcy, the gruesome shark attack video in Instagram, Duke, Kooks, and much more! Man Attacked by Tiger Shark Posts... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s show we talk to Surf Aid founder Dr. Dave Jenkins. He explains the Mother & Child Health Project that he distributes through the remotes regions of Indonesia. In the second part of the... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode David and Scott discuss kook slams, the anomaly of the current North Shore activity, the perils of kitesurfing, how Julian will win the world title this year, and Curren playing jazz at... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our 100th episode! Pop the champagne! Pat yourself on the back. In today’s show we discuss how Scott and David are the Easy-E and Dr. Dre of the surf podcast game, surfer’s horrible musical preferences,... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Scott catch up and discuss their respective surf travels during the past month before discussing Fanning’s shark attack, Snowdonia, surf fashion, motocross at Teahupo’o, the US Open, and much more. Enjoy! JBAY Mick... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Scott discuss the sorry state of surf filmmaking, and the few glimmers of hope. Kandui? Or Nokandui? We discuss the NFL’r who just wants to shred, we preview J-Bay, and share the heartwarming... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s show, David and Scott discuss spectacle that was the Fiji Pro, Guiness record setting group surfing, Target taking over surf, Tom Curren bodyboarding, JFLO’s faceplant into the reef, a new dimension in surf... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode David and Scott discuss photographer’s infighting, Texas wave parks, Sally’s win with a ruptured ear drum, where Kelly’s wins went, and much more! Dig in! PHOTOGRAPHY RIGHTS AND SOCIAL MEDIA Steele Fires... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Scott discuss the Rio Pro pandemonium, the $20 million StabMag purchase, Banting dethroning Slater, why Filipe is greater than Kolohe, oil spilling kooks, Spindle Flipping dukes, and a surf photographer’s Ted Talk. Put... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's a bonus sized episode for you. We cover the WSL's bid for the Maverick's permit, the massive Puerto Escondido swell, bid a fond farewell to brother Barney, discuss opening day in Rio, take a Stab in the Dark, call out Dukes and Kooks, and learn about A Fisherman's Son! As if that's not enough show for you, we close the show with a conversation with Dr. Rey Banatao about Entropy's bio-based surfboard resins. It's a jam packed episode. Can ya dig it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show David and Scott recap the Western Australian leg of the Tour, discuss man-scaping with Kelly and Gabe, 65 year old's getting pitched over the falls at Puerto, and proper parenting techniques coming out of Baltimore. Oh yeah, Duke's and Kook's, Must-See Moments and much more. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We open today's show discussing a couple insightful emails from listeners who know much more about our show topics than we do (no sarcasm intended!). We also analyze the WSL going into what looks to be a phenomenal forecast at Margaret River and coming off of two lackluster events. We're thrilled to announce the addition of Puerto Escondido to the Big Wave World Tour and the "Badcast" to the world of surf commentary. We close out the show with our Must-See Moments and David provides this week's Duke and Kook. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CEO's are getting clipped. Sharks are getting jumped. South African's backhand the BWWT. The NY Times chimes in on the Brazilian Storm. Kelly invests in yet another business venture and Playmates are hosting surf trips! Not to mention we've got Dukes, Kooks, Must-See Moments and oh so much more! Dive in! The water's warm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No Pipe Masters?! It could happen. David and Scott uncover a juicy saga that may lead to the unraveling of the WSL. In the 2nd half of show 1976 World Surfing Champion, Peter Townend, joins that show to share his insight into the state of professional surfing. The guys also recap all the turmoil that was the Quiksiver Pro Snapper. Brace yourself. Much to take in. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Scott discover the burgeoning surf scene in South Korea, celebrate the Maui surf community, petition surf access in Morocco, analyze the success of our inaugural Fantasy Surfer club, and discuss all the glory and horror of the WSL. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spreading rumors, what we're riding, Noa Deane talks sobriety, Kelly's birdie, Pay-Per-View surfing, Dukes, Kooks, and so much more. It's a plentiful week for Surf Splendor. Get it while it's fresh. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We spend the first half of today’s show chatting with Firewire CEO Mark Price about board construction, rumors of Kelly Slater’s investment in the brand, and upcoming trends in board building materials. In the second half of the show David and Scott discuss the Volcom Pipe Pro, pro surfers getting smashed on rocks, Jamie Brisicks’ latest book “Becoming Westerly Windina”, Duke and Kooks and much more. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We started today with the horrendous news about the death of Ricardo dos Santos. David and Scott begin the show processing the tragedy, and then cover the details of the Da Hui Backdoor Shootout, Bruce Irons and Mason Ho's RC car races, Zoltan's kickflips, Kelly's rumored involvement with Firewire, and Miki Dora's personal attack against David. That's right, huge drama this week in surfing and we get to the bottom of it all. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dane Reynolds is pregnant. Kelly Slater has a Master's Degree. Gabriel is NOT the first Brazilian surf champ. We uncover some hard truths in the first show of 2015. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With 5 consecutive lay days at the Pipe Masters, David & Scott take the opportunity to dissect the controversial trials event, rounds 1 & 2, and the unbelievable free surf session that took place 10 minutes after they called off the event. Tons of drama has unfolded, some featuring Bruce Irons, Jamie O'Brien, Pancho Sullivan, and the World Title contenders. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode of Surf Splendor, David and Scott break down the upcoming Pipe Masters event and the recent report of the ASP operating at a $30 million loss. Yikes! From the forecast, to the trialists, the injuries, and all the rumors swirling around The Rock, we've got the full scoop. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode of Surf News, David and Scott catch up on the incredible event that was first jewel of the Triple Crown, Kelly Slater's announcement about being a brand ambassador, electrified shark nets, Davo's DUI, and Dane Reynold's retiring Marine Layer. Plenty of hard facts and a bit of gossip, right now on Surf Splendor. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Kelly "Jedi-Mind-Trapping" Gabby and Mick? These two podcasters think so! What is the Titan of Mavericks, and who? Is Scott endangering people's lives by surfing leashless? Will Quiksilver be around in 12 months? All the answers will be revealed and you'll learn how to avoid getting punched in the head! So much surf talk and sensible advice crammed into one neat episode. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While watching the final of the Rip Curl Pro, David and Scott discuss the highs and lows of the event. They then continue the debate about the decreasing market influence of the professional freesurfer, where David provides a social media popularity analysis. David then unearths Scott's very first episode of Surfer Magazine's "In The Line Up" radio show, recorded on November 2nd, 2005. They chat about how the show began and how it's grown. They also discuss Alana Blanchard's nude pics (The Fappening!), Chanel's Surf Commercial (featuring Brazil's finest export, Gisele!), Kelly's 540 (The Huey Spin!), Dane's filmer punking David, and oh so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David & Scott discuss Kelly Slater's wave pool, trespassing through private property to surf, John John's mastery in France, the world title scenarios, Dukes and Kooks and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back! In the midst of this "Gabriel the villain" controversy, Gabe runs over 2 people at Lowers and then Chris Ward's daughter, Malia, pushes Gabe off a wave! We then recap the Hurley Lowers Pro including the ASP's (soon to be the WSL) attempt to fine Jordy $50,000 for wearing a Red Bull hat. Also, Kelly Slater dropped a new song, Point Break 2 invaded massive Teahupo'o, Bassy caught 100 waves in 7 hours. And we figure out who's a kook and who's a duke and much, much more! Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Scott catch up on listener feedback and emails, mainly regarding hatemail directed towards Scott's opinion about Gabe Medina playing the role of the villain in the ASP. They then cover the attempt to ban SUP's in Hawaii, Scott's performance at the Surfaid Malibu Cup, Kelly's two new business ventures, Must-See Moments, Dukes and Kooks and much more. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Scott catch up about their respective Hurricane Marie sessions, Scott campaigns for Gabriel Medina to play the role of the "Bad Guy" of the WCT, and the they discuss why Cape Fear was better as a movie than a surf contest (awesome try though, Red Bull. Keep 'em coming). Plus so much more. Listen while it's fresh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Scott hail Tommy Carroll, applaud Luke Egan & Kelly Slater for bucking the man, plan a surf trip to North Korea, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Scott discuss Fast Eddie's threat to the ASP, Freddy P's un-sewn wild oats, Webland, Duke & Kook and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode of Surf News, David and Scott begin by recapping The Boardroom Show. Scott then shares about a luncheon he attended in 2012 with Ricky Grigg and talks about his passing. The guys then lament the Women's WCT, The Fiji Pro, and attempt to find a silver lining. The show wraps with Duke and Kook and Must See Moments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode of Surf News, David and Scott discuss finless surfing, shark deterrent wetsuits, the Billabong Rio Pro, Dustin Barca's bid for mayor, the Duke and Kook, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Scott discuss the Bells Beach event, the XXL awards, Sally Fitz & KFC, beer sponsors, Dukes & Kooks and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Scott discuss the Otis Carey lawsuit, the Margaret River event, the XXL awards and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Scales and Scott Bass welcome Sean Mattison to discuss Kelly parting ways from Quiksilver, the life of Hobie Alter, Cape Fear, Margaret River, Gossip Hour, Duke & Kook and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Scott discuss their new asymmetrical surfboards, racism in surfing, Bangladeshi female surfers, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Special guest Paul Staurch joins us to discuss the 50th anniversary celebration of the Endless Summer. Then David Scales and Scott Bass discuss the Quiksilver Pro Snapper event: the successes, the shortcomings, the gossip, the drama, and the incredible surfing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're pleased to have special guest Johnny Kessel in studio today. He shares his harrowing story of being lost at sea just a few days ago! Then David and Scott discuss Carissa ripping, Jordy tripping, capsized boats, the ASP and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Bass and David Scales discuss Equality for the Women's Tour, Lewis Samuels, Bat Tails, The Polarity of Adriano, plus the Duke and Kook of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Scott discuss recent big wave activity around the Pacific, localism at Lunada Bay, the passing of Bruce Jones, and the changes for 2014 ASP World Tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Scott discuss the pivotal moments that contributed to one of the greatest days ever of competitive surfing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Scott discuss the culture of the North Shore, a mid-Pipe Masters recap, the Surfer Poll awards and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Scott catch up on a variety of topics from Dane trying to requalify to the wipeout of the year at Jaws.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this supersized version of Surf News, David and Scott break down this weeks biggest stories. Is Sunny Garcia a one-trick pony? Will Fukushima destroy the planet? Is Greg Long the adventurer of the year? Quiksilver moons the ASP. Kook vs. Duke. And much, much more. Enjoy the show. Share your thoughts on each topic in the comment section below. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Scott discuss Maya Gabiera's wipeout at Nazare, Carlos Burle's potential record breaking ride at Nazare, the Pipeline Season opening swell, Tom Carroll's meth addiction, the One World Ranking, and the best songs ever! Click play on the episode and scroll down to see all the videos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We start today's show with David discussing The Fin Project with Timothy Hogan. Secondly, we let you listen to a preview of next week's episode, A Candid Conversation with Shaun Tomson. Lastly, David sits down with Scott Bass for another episode of Surf News discussing the Rip Curl Pro Portugal, the recent rash of Shark Attacks, The World Title, JOB vs Ricardo dos Santos, Julian's Alley Oop vs John John's, the Rookie of the Year, and the Best Song Ever! It's a packed show. We hope you enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David & Scott discuss the Mick & Gabe final in France, Parko getting pushed by judges and slapped by a bodyboarder, Dave Wassel vs. Tahiti, and much more. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and David's first recording together! They cover Alana's T-Mobile commercial, Anastasia's twerking, Button's cancer diagnosis, and the shark attacks on Reunion Island. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices