In light of the latest meritocratic offender, Chas makes a compelling case for gender pay inequality just before he and David identify a talc-like powder that regenerates energy and youth, and they finally ship Caio's stickers off to West Oz. Let #ProjectIbelli commence! Enjoy!

In today's episode Chas tells the harrowing tale and round 3 of the Surf Media blood feud wherein Lil' Haberdasher unleashes a barrage of insults at Chas and Circe! Then the boys unpack Mrs. Medina's prenup, the limitations of WSL judging, and the heavy weight of being a Wright. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

On today's show David reveals the audience's selection to name his unborn son, Chas evaluates Gabriel's earring selection at Newcastle, the boys reveal Carissa's Jedi mind tricks, and marvel at how one world champ surfer is now part of sporting's biggest power couple! Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

In today's show Chas and David celebrate life and importance of community, through a retrospective of the work of Offrocker (and David's big reveal). Chas then cops responsibility for CT'er's tepid personalities and David discovers Longtom's secret mole status within the ranks at the WSL! Plus Barrel or Nah?!

In today's episode David and Chas discuss opening day at Newcastle, Italo's refractory period, Ben Gravvy's aspirationism, and the polarization of Brett Simpson's patriotism. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

#ProjectIbelli is in full swing! David and Chas blueprint how The People will rebuild pro surf commerce before dissecting the fiery screed the WSL spewed at the political right and take cover under the protection of Parody Law. Plus Barrel or Nah? Enjoy!

In today's episode Chas and David outline an overthrow of the surf industrial complex via "Project Ibelli" where YOU can own a piece of real estate in this brand new landscape and watch your wealth rise while the gatekeepers wonder where they lost the plot. Plus, Pat O gets a new job, an equal 5th place might win a title, and "dabblers" have their fins punched out. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

Chas and David do a deep dive into Tyler Wright's latest ESPN expose, predict Kelly's TikTok strategy for 2021, congratulate Gabriel Medina for finally latching on to adult life, and identify Mother Nature's design for a one-race skin tone. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

Circe Wallace is a former pro snowboarder who transitioned in talent management to help athletes like Paul Rodriguez, Travis Rice, and Torah Bright focus on what their best at while building a system to support their long term goals. She joins Chas and David to discuss youth prodigies, how famous athletes can maintain mental health, and how to to navigate cancel culture in 2021. Plus Barrel or Nah! Enjoy!

Today Chas and David track the evolution of surfing becoming an elitist sport, devise how Deivid Silva will beat JJF at Margs, lament how Kelly Slater hates podcasters, and try hard to not dance to Michael Jackson. Plus Barrel or Nah? Enjoy!

We're back! Chas and David discuss the cancellation of the BWWT, Pat O's departure from the WSL, Chuck Patterson's spraying David in the face with gravel, and why you should take surfing very, very seriously. Plus Barrel or Nah? Enjoy!

Chas abandons the deep blue to chase that white powder.

Is January 2021 the high water mark or the lowest point ever in surfing's history? Chas and David survey both sides of the equation. Chas gets cancelled thanks to flippant remarks in last week's show. Tom Curren finds a free scrubber and David is wooed by BeachGrit's journeyman poets. Plus Barrel or Nah? Enjoy!

Real life action figure and multi-disciplinary master Chuck Patterson joins the show to spar back at the mud slung from David and Chas in last week's show. Chuck explains why he uses poles to surf ski, fantasizes about skiing through a tube at Chopes, and explains why four Big Macs are the perfect appetizer before any fancy meal. Plus he plays Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

In today's show David and Chas discover why quinquagenarian's are ruling surfing, how posting selfies will bump you into a new tax bracket, and why you should never ever valet your car. Plus Barrel or Nah? Enjoy!

David and Chas ring in the New Year by discussing the price tag for selling one's hard earned spot at Pipeline, that time Johnny Boy punched a woman, bid a fond farewell to the WSL's 2021 season, and Chas kisses surfing goodbye and embraces the pow. Plus Barrel or Nah? Enjoy!

In this special Christmas Eve edition of The Grit! David and Chas reflect on the year that was, locate the source of all Kelly’s frustration, give him the gift of an Olympic berth, and explain why you should never offer to play Santa. Plus Barrel or Nah? Enjoy!

Chas and David break down how the CEO of the WSL contracted Coronavirus during the CT presented by Corona, how they missed epic days at Backdoor, how it will affect the rest of the 2021 season, and why they will follow Stab's biz model, who followed us. Plus Barrel or Nah? Enjoy!

In today's show Chas and David unpack the opening days of the 2021 'CT season, including the fatal shark attack at Honolua, Phat Philly's new physique, the WSL cashing tokens on TWright's earnest cause, and rank the most depressing Christmas movies of all time. Plus Barrel or Nah? Enjoy!

David and Chas discuss how Surfline is poised to execute the WSL's long sought goal of making a consumer of the non-surfer, why Julian and Jordy can kiss a world title goodbye, and why Gabriel will be his own greatest foe. Plus, Mullets, Shower Beers, and much more! Enjoy!

Happy Thanksgiving! As a token of our gratitude to you, Chas Smith teases you with chapter two of Reports From Hell. Very barrel! Enjoy!

Matt Warshaw joins the show to discuss Vloggers' role in surf history then Chas and David discuss how outsourced manufacturing is affecting the US's largest board building hub, why the '21 'CT season finale lacks gravitas, and they blueprint an anti-depressive guide to surviving the holidays with family. Enjoy!

Chas and David discuss the punch-up at Nazare, Jamie O'Brien's selfish dictatorship, why you should never trust polls, and provide a plan for unity and reform for this divided nation. Important work being done here! Plus Barrel or Nah? Enjoy!

Chas returns and regales David with dreams of million dollar tubes in California's meth capital, then the boys discuss Tom Butler's decry of the BWWT, their plans to Shanghai KoloheAndino.com and the ideal Rumspringa conditions. Enjoy!

Devon Howard sits in for Chas Smith to discuss the Cuervo Surf Classic, why surf brands should stay out of politics, and the first time he got spit out at Pipe and the heavy who sent him to the beach (simultaneously). Plus Barrel or Nah? Enjoy!