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 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!
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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
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Bye Week - Out With Covid!
Hey all, David here just checking in to regretfully inform you that our whole house is down with Covid! It's a mild case. Everyone is already in recovery, but podcast production was interrupted by it. It looks like we should be back in full swing next week. We did publish an episode of Surf Splendor, so go grab that. Sorry to miss you. Much to discuss but we'll cover it all next week. Until then, Adios and Aloha!
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268 - Spit! August 4, 2022
In today's show David and Scott finally come up with a definitive definition for "style", explain why Russian bots may make the best surfing judges, offer advice for how to have real talk with your dad, question whether two shapers should ever marry, and celebrate Erin Brooks' road to the finals over a field of males at Padang Padang. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy!
74 min
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267 - Spit! July 27, 2022
In today's episode Scott and David discuss the ethics of asking a shaper to replicate another shapers board, recount Michael Ho's death defying Waimea shorebreak soul arch, confess to youthful kleptomania, and question the recent cancellation of Kook Of The Day. Plus Dukes or Kooks! Enjoy!
78 min
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266 - Spit! July 20, 2022
In today's show Scott and David celebrate a wild week of massive south swell, they tell the history and story of Maalaea, how it became the focus of desire for generations of surfers, why it's so rare, and why kooks ought to steer clear. They also recap JBay, preview Teahupo'o, and start to plan for shredding into their 60s (Happy birthday Mike Ho!). Plus Dukes and Kooks. Enjoy!
73 min
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265 - Spit! July 13, 2022
In today's episode Scott yarns about his recent south-of-the-border sojourn, the boys recap day one of JBay, question where surfing's stylists have gone, shame VALs for getting deposited in quality surf, and Scott's son loses a heat to Kanoa's dad. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and more! Enjoy!
73 min
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264 - Spit! July 6, 2022
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!
61 min
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263 - Spit! June 29, 2022
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!
75 min
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262 - Spit! June 22, 2022
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!
77 min
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261 - Spit! June 16, 2022
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!
61 min
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260 - Spit! June 9, 2022
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!
84 min
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259 - Spit! June 2, 2022
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!
73 min
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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!