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/
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!
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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!
83 min
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219 - Spit! August 3, 2021
In today's episode we reveal breaking news that has dire implications for the Championship Tour. A listener then poses a challenge that spins Scott into existential quandary, hellion chargers get their boards confiscated at Puerto, and Stab High launches into pole position for progressing professional surfing. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy!
82 min
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218 - Spit! July 27, 2021
The Olympic surfing games have concluded! In today's show David and Scott assess the medalists, the World Champs who floundered, the successes and failures of the format, what the WSL can takeaway, what your local line-up will look like now, and why you should model your life after Moose (or Fernando). Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy!
81 min
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217 - Spit! July 21, 2021
In today's episode Scott delivers the official Olympic forecast (a typhoon is coming!), David delivers Julian Wilson's unofficial retirement (while Scott predicts a world title from him), the boys then analyze why the Ladybirds are the future, and lament a 17 millions gallon sewage dump at Elo's homebreak.
74 min
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216 - Spit! July 14, 2021
In today's show Scott delivers the Olympic surf forecast, gives advice for how to not annoy your shaper, David offers early memories of Rich Harbour's famed surf shop, Garrett McNamara goes mainstream, and JOB's lackey social climbs into the jaws of a shark. Plus Duke or Kook! Enjoy!
73 min
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215 - Spit! July 6, 2021
In today's show Scott and David make a case for discretion as patriotism, foam being your friend, analyze the making of a Fish, celebrate the shop sweepers, and shame all the Mother Zuckers in the line-up. Plus Duke or Kook! Enjoy!
85 min
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214 - Spit! June 30, 2021
In today's show David and Scott celebrate the life of Greg Noll and ponder where masculinity went, lament the first losses in EAST, make a case against tail pads, Russell Bierke makes a case for being the BBW surfer in the world, and a surf filmmaker gives the gift of a limb! Enjoy!
75 min
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213 - Spit! June 23, 2021
In today's episode Scott and David pay homage to The Chip creator, fantasize about a life with Marilyn Monroe, celebrate Bruce Brown through the lens of his son, trace OG surfboarding through a Princess' diary, and bid Surf Ranch a final farewell. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy!
85 min
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212 - Spit! June 17, 2021
In today's show Scott and David do a deep dive into episode 1 of EAST, reimagine the business plan for pro surfing in light of Snapper's removal from Tour, and celebrate the ripest time ever for entrepreneurship in surfing. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and more! Enjoy!
78 min
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211 - Spit! June 9, 2021
In today's episode Scott's swinging at windmills and David has reckoning with his white savior complex. They then devise a Bitcoin real estate strategy for retirement, question the motives of Dana White, and predict which GoKart driver will win in Tokyo. Enjoy!
71 min
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210 - Spit! June 2, 2021
David and Scott tabulate the COVID transmissions at the ISA games and discuss the departure of World Champs Gabe and Carissa and the Olympic implications. They then question the reality of a Morgan Cibilic world title and learn a lesson or two from a frothy VAL. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy!
80 min
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209 - Spit! May 26, 2021
Old men David Scales and Scott Bass shake their fists at kids these days, try to assess which of the most recent surf cohorts owns Malibu, lose collective interest in competitive surfing (except Gabriel Medina), and stare into the cultural dumpster fire that is Surf City USA. Plus Dukes and Kooks. Enjoy!
87 min
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208 - Spit! May 19, 2021
In today's show Scott reports on his recent surf trip down south, the boys anoint this year's World Champ prediction, asses the conditions at Rottnest, celebrate the one board quiver, and marvel at the ingenuity of youth. Enjoy!
84 min
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207 - Spit! May 12, 2021
In today's show Scott and David dissect their own fascination with The Ultimate Surfer, they then survey the entirely injured men's US Olympic team, and assess the highs and lows of the Margaret River. Enjoy!
72 min
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206 - Spit! May 5, 2021
Scott and David recap the Internet's response to Devon's leashless irresponsibility, they chat with Surfline's reps about the PR damage control, they celebrate epic Margaret River, and Scott gushes over his favorite 64 year old barrel rider. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and more! Enjoy!
82 min
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205 - Spit! with Devon Howard
Devon Howard joins Scott and David to defend his sans leash stance against a snowflake mob, explain the role of the head judge when scoring Italo's incomplete ride, and track the parallels between Surfline and CNN. Enjoy!
61 min
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204 - Spit! April 21, 2021
In today's episode David and Scott unpack the Narrabeen Classic, Italo's incomplete controversy, Morgan's two-peat defeat of JJF, Coffin's debt to the Leprecoach, Frederico Bore-ious, plus Dukes, Kooks, and more! Enjoy!
80 min
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203 - Spit! April 14, 2021
Gabriel's claim for 3, Carissa's anti-claim for 9.9, Morgan's surfing to diminishing returns, and Italo's impending slum, David and Scott everything that was the Newcastle Pro, complete with apologies and wagers on Narrabeen. Plus strap-ons, sonic souvenirs, roller skates and so much more! Enjoy!
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202 - Spit! April 7, 2021
While watching Round 3 of the Newcastle Pro, David and Scott heats, question boards (including the Gerry Lopez Soft Top), calculate the success rate for brands started by pro surfers, and survey Mitch Parkinson’s Karma. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy!
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201 - Spit! April 1, 2021
The 'CT is back at Newcastle and, oh boy, there's much to discuss. Scott and David dissect the performances, the implications, and it becomes woefully clear why now is the precise moment Project Ibelli is needed. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and more! Enjoy!