Spit! - Surf Podcast

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/

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258 - Spit! May 25, 2022
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!
71 min
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257 - Spit! May 18, 2022
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!
88 min
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256 - Spit! May 11, 2022
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!
69 min
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255 - Spit! May 3, 2022
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!
73 min
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254 - Spit! April 28, 2022
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!
74 min
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253 - Spit! April 20, 2022
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!
70 min
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252 - Spit! April 13, 2022
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!
67 min
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251 - Spit! April 6, 2022
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!
67 min
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250 - Spit! March 30, 2022
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!
74 min
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249 - Spit! March 23, 2022
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!
74 min
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248 - Spit! with Britt Merrick!
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!
80 min
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247 - Spit! March 9, 2022
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!
80 min
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246 - Spit! March 2, 2022
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!
77 min
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245 - Spit! February 21, 2022
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!
79 min
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244 - Spit! February 17, 2022
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!
87 min
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243 - Spit! February 7, 2022
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!
59 min
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242 - Spit! February 2, 2022
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!
91 min
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241 - Spit! January 26, 2022
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!
75 min
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240 - Spit! January 20, 2021
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!
86 min
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239 - Spit! January 11, 2022
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!
77 min
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238 - Spit! January 5, 2022
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!
83 min
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237 - Spit! December 29, 2021
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!
91 min
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236 - Spit! December 23, 2021
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!
57 min
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235 - Spit! December 14, 2021
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!
72 min
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234 - Spit! December 7, 2021
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!
70 min