Surf Talk Podcast. Scott Bass and David Lee Scales discuss all the latest news, gossip, rumor, and innuendo running through the surf industry and their local line-ups. www.SurfSplendorPodcast.com/category/spit/
In today’s show Scott and David celebrate the return of The Box, gawk at massive Margaret’s and the big rankings shake ups, question papa Toledo’s motives, wonder how old is too old for Lowers, and acknowledge that Occy is in a class all his own. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy!
70 min
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408 - Spit! May 14, 2025
In today’s show Scott and David discuss the fervor and controversy at the Burleigh final, recount the best final in history, explain why Julian’s isn’t a comeback story, finally give Filipe due credit, and learn how to time travel with Mickey Munoz. Enjoy!
71 min
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407 - Spit! May 7, 2025
In today’s show Scott and David discuss the radical shake-up at the WSL, the end of an era and the hope of a new Dream Tour, they recap Burleigh, celebrate the Aikau family, and welcome Jamie Tierney to discuss How Surfers Get Paid. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy!
61 min
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406 - Spit! May 1, 2025
71 min
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405 - Spit! April 23, 2025
In today’s show Scott sets new records in the surf world, David recants his rant about a Gold Medalist World Champ, and the boys survey Bells, caution about river waves, start saving for Utah real estate, and fear a new apex predator in the Indo line-up. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy!
80 min
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404 - Spit! April 16, 2025
In today’s show Scott and David celebrate the greatest story to emerge in recent history in CT surfing, marvel at Gabriela Bryan going toe-to-toe with Jordy, are flummoxed by an Olympic power play, and get swept away by the whimsy of Phil Edwards. Plus Dukes and Kooks. Enjoy!
80 min
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403 - Spit! April 10, 2025
In today’s show David and Scott recap their El Salvador trip, profile the biggest charlatan in surf history, bid farewell to Olympic long boarding, welcome the first ever CT event at Burleigh, and bow to Mr. Wayne Lynch. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and more! Enjoy!
74 min
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402 - Spit! April 3, 2025
In today’s show, live from El Salvador, Scott schools everyone on a foil, David finally acknowledges the value of wave pools, and then the boys play fantasy surf travel, and look into the past to predict the next major trends in surf. Enjoy!
68 min
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401 - Spit! March 26, 2025
In today’s show Scott and David finalize their packing list for El Salvador and prep for a run-in with the WSL, explain why scarcity is still a path to success in surf media, identify why surfboard designs aren’t inventions but collaborations, and learn that a legacy is more important than virility. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy!
70 min
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400 - Spit! March 19, 2025
In today’s show David and Scott unearth a trove of 1960s Surfer mags, marvel at the raw expression of Shane Herring, make and argument for the no-make, assess the controversy in Puerto Rico, and takes notes from a pivotal flash point in surfboard design evolution. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy!
77 min
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399 - Spit! March 12, 2025
In today’s show Scott and David revel in a rare MP art project, attempt to steal precious commodity from hardcore locals, prepare for an impending and unforecasted tsunami, and work tirelessly to not get sick from fellow surfers. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!
76 min
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398 - Spit! March 5, 2025
In today’s show Scott and David revel in Tropical Cyclone Alfred as it spins up the perfect contest format, a geriatric surfer shares the fountain of youth and happiness, NSSA’s 2040 finals are secured and stacked, and the North Shore enters a new era of enforcement. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy!
81 min
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397 - Spit! February 26, 2025
In today’s show Scott and David go back in time to predict the future, discover that there is no such thing as “performance surfing”, attempt to pinpoint a culprit for the recent carnage at Pipe, and learn what jazz has to teach us about getting tubed. Enjoy!
76 min
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396 - Spit! February 19, 2025
In today’s show Scott and David mark three distinct cornerstones for competitive surfing that all took place this week in Micronesia, identify “approach” as a key judging criteria, lament the roundhouse being lauded as the WSL’s recent high watermark, and advocate for “Big Energy” as true North. Enjoy!
77 min
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395 - Spit! February 11, 2025
In today’s show Scott and David attempt to articulate Mamiya’s magic, tease apart artistry vs technical proficiency, officially note a changing of the guard, and come to consensus of the best surfer in 2025. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy!
75 min
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394 - Spit! February 5, 2025
In today’s show Scott and David invest heavily in single-fins, acknowledge the immutable momentum of your foundational first surfs, tease apart the difference between talent and success, and evangelize the virtues of the Yin Yang Twin. Enjoy!
75 min
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393 - Spit! January 29, 2025
In today’s show Scott shares one of the most under appreciated Pipe Master’s stories, David pins his title hopes on one long-in-the-tooth surf hero, the Swoosh re-enters the surf space, and Mike Hyson’s influence lives on to inspire a new generation. Enjoy!
79 min
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392 - Spit! Janaury 23, 2025
In today’s show the tables turn on Scott for a round of “Who Said That”, the WSL slips into panic mode as their current Champ opts out while Scott identifies a viable “marquee” replacement, and the 11x Champ rises again from ashes to test his half-century old bones against his calcium dense colleagues at Pipe. Enjoy!
64 min
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391 - Spit! January 15, 2025
In today’s show Scott and David report on Gabe’s injury and potential replacement, recap the Da Hui Shootout, set picks for Pipe, and celebrate the lives of an industry titan and a North Star for style in and out of the water. Enjoy!
59 min
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390 - Spit! January 8, 2025
In today’s show David and Scott take account for the unsung water safety heroes at colossal wave locations, recap the Da Hui Backdoor Shootout, tabulate the total costs of surf tourism, and pay homage to perhaps the most under appreciated surfer of all time. Enjoy!
61 min
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389 - Spit! January 2, 2024
In today’s show, Scott and David made their bold predictions for 2025; rookie world champs, AI judging, retirements, Hollywood movies, and more! Here’s to a prosperous new year for all. Enjoy!
68 min
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388 - Spit! December 27, 2024
In today’s show David and Scott attempt to wrap their minds around the massive swell that is still pouring through the Pacific while discussing the phenomenal Eddie, historic Mavericks, near flawless Peahi, and how to dodge the local crowd at your home break. Enjoy!
59 min
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387 - Spit! December 19, 2024
In today’s show David and Scott recap the (Florence) Pipe Masters and reveal the greatest surf story of 2024, develop a strategy to manifest one’s own will, celebrate the streamer/commentator who won a surf contest, shift focus towards Waimea, and prep for the swell of the winter. Enjoy!
69 min
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386 - Spit! December 11, 2024
In today’s show Scott and David predict the implications of the surf apparel “industry” wreckage, attempt to find the Pipe Masters, find refuge in new surfboards, and finally accept that it was, indeed, better yesterday. Enjoy!