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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293 - Spit! February 21, 2023
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!
92 min
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292 - Spit! February 16, 2023
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!
84 min
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291 - Spit! February 8, 2023
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!
77 min
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290 - Spit! January 31, 2023
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!
94 min
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289 - Spit! January 24, 2023
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!
80 min
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288 - Spit! January 17, 2023
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!
95 min
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287 - Spit! January 10, 2023
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!
69 min
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286 - Spit! January 3, 2023
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!
80 min
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285 - Spit! December 22, 2022
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!
72 min
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284 - Spit! December 14, 2022
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!
72 min
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283 - Spit! December 7, 2022
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!
70 min
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282 - Spit! November 30, 2022
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!
75 min
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281 - Spit! November 23, 2022
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!
92 min
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280 - Spit! November 9, 2022
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!
74 min
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279 - Spit! November 2, 2022
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!
76 min
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278 - Spit! October 25, 2022
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!
66 min
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277 - Spit! October 18, 2022
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!
64 min
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276 - Spit! September 28, 2022
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!
70 min
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275 - Spit! September 22, 2022
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!
76 min
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274 - Spit! September 14, 2022
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!
67 min
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273 - Spit! September 7, 2022
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!
60 min
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272 - Spit! September 1, 2022
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!
81 min
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271 - Spit! August 22, 2022
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!
69 min
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270 - Spit! August 18, 2022
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!
44 min
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269 - Spit! August 15, 2022
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!
100 min