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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!