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 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!
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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
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233 - Spit! November 30, 2021
In today's show Scott and David celebrate the opening of the Hawai'i season, the return of The Eddie (or not), and the recently crowned rookies for the '22 CT season. The boys then bid farewell to the final vestige of the formerly great surf industry and psychoanalyze JJF's bid for a third title. Plus Dukes and Kooks. Enjoy!
73 min
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232 - Spit! November 23, 2021
In today's show Scott and David anticipate the upcoming Hawai'i season but lament its new identity. They then identify the inclusive Napoleon complex unique to shortboarders and investigate where the BWWT disappeared to. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy!
79 min
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231 - Spit! November 17, 2021
In today's show David and Scott defend against the foiling fallout and draft the articles of incorporation for the Paddle Surf Preservation Society, develop an appreciation for Ben Gravy while simultaneously paddling away from him and his legion of VALs and confront their own existential relevance. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and more! Enjoy!
65 min
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230 - Spit! November 9, 2021
In today's show David and Scott delineate when it is or isn't justifiable to smash a tow-Foiler's board with boulders, they then analyze the potentially greatest body surfed wave of all time, yawn at the latest Challenger Series qualifiers, and Waikiki delivers both the Duke and Kook of the week. Enjoy!
87 min
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229 - Spit! November 3, 2021
David returns to the show as a father to discuss the Big Wave Awards, the hidden and very real threat of concussions in surfing, why Kolohe should start repping Athleisure, and whether Justine Dupont dethroned GMAC as the most barreled surfer at Peahi. Plus Dukes and Kooks. Enjoy!
89 min
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228 - Spit! October 20, 2021
David and Scott discuss the idea of planned obsolescence in board building, the virtue of quads, the failing of US amateur surfers, blueprinting a surf centered life, and survey Tom Morey's detailed and comedic burial requests, R.I.P.! Plus Dukes and Kooks. Enjoy!
85 min
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227 - Spit! with Devon Howard, October 13, 2021
Devon Howard joins us to discuss the Malibu Classic, the futile pursuit of earning a living on a longboard, the enigmatic charisma of Joel Tudor, and the potential for a gender inclusive division on the longboard tour. Plus, Scott sets a new and improved mantra. Enjoy!
81 min
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226 - Spit! October 6, 2021
144,000 gallons of oil have spilled and are contaminating our local beaches. Scott and David discuss a plan of action, the prospect of not surfing indefinitely, they fantasize about going off the grid, shame the surf industry for impeding the development of youth, and uncover Clint Eastwood's influence on the Fletcher family. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy!
69 min
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225 - Spit! September 29, 2021
Trip Forman joins David and Scott to recap the Icons Of Foam competition at The Boardroom Show. They celebrate the many talents of Ryan Burch and Valerie Duprat, marvel at Pat Rawson's magnanimousness, question the ethics of burning a Waverstormer, and offer advice for how to get waves in a crowd. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and much more! Enjoy!
82 min
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224 - Spit! September 15, 2021
Today we recap the end of the 2021 CT season's Final's Day at Lowers, question the need for a 4th fin, reckon with their own entitlement, and Scott reveals himself as surfing's ultimate Karen". Enjoy!
56 min
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223 - Spit! September 8, 2021
In today's episode Scott faces the Scales of Justice: was it a burn or was it his turn? He then tells you to throw away your childhood memories. David recaps the floater competition that was the WSL hosted last night and bids for Joe Turpel's cancellation. Finally, they assess the Finals Day forecast and make their final assessments. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy!
81 min
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222 - Spit! September 1, 2021
In today's show Scott introduces "Scales Of Justice" and explains how increased carbon emissions decreases surfers in the lineup. David then explains how the Ultimate Surfers fail to surf ultimately, and why Scott should invest in a Paipo. Finally Rainbow rings in from New Zealand to explain Kelly's latest board acquisition and its centuries long journey to his living room wall. Enjoy!
74 min
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221 - Spit! August 17, 2021
The Tahiti Pro gets cancelled and the Teahupo'o goes richter! The Final 5 includes two very unexpected contenders. A Hippie Flipper takes his aerial improv routine to the bank while a 13 year old gal makes Stab High history. And finally, David and Scott get rightfully lambasted for their Anglophilic worldview and how Gabriel has suffered as a result. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy!
75 min
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220 - Spit! August 11, 2021
In today's show we recap opening day of the Corona Open Mexico, Jezza's retirement, the end of the JJF era, Gabe's big wave limitations, the relentless Charlie Rodrigues, and what's really behind the 'CT's mass exodus. Plus Dukes or Kooks. Enjoy!