Spit! - Surf Podcast

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In today's episode Scott and David discuss Gabriel's return at G-Land, the World Title contender who has withdrawn with COVID, Kelly opting for yacht life instead of camp, and the post-cut, mid-event rager that saw the entire WSL crew drinking beer from Kolohe's used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