The Grit! with Chas Smith

The Grit! is a weekly show co-hosted by David Lee Scales and Chas Smith discussing the most scintillating headlines from the surf world and BeachGrit.com. Part of the Surf Splendor Network.

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063 - The Grit! March 27, 2020
Was Kelly involved in a plot to spread COVID and have the Olympics cancelled? Will economic crisis reinstate the family structure? Will Nick Carroll be the next surf journalist to punch Chas Smith? Listen to find out! Plus Barrel or Nah? and more!
90 min
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062 - The Grit! March 20, 2020
Chas and David break quarantine protocol to commune at Album Surfboards and swap travel stories, plant seeds for a robust new future and blueprint the virtues of abstinence. Plus Barrel or Nah! Enjoy!
103 min
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061 - The Grit! March 6, 2020
In today's episode David and Chas survey the mental health of some surf industry notables, weigh journalist's responsibility and liability in covering these matters, and pay homage to bodyboarders as the unsung trailblazers of our sport. Plus a Corona Virus themed Barrel or Nah? Enjoy!
89 min
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060 - The Grit! February 28, 2020
What do you get when a surfer environmentalist hoards 18 million gallons of water in the desert? And when an SUPing televangelist tries to commodify surfing? And when Chas sends telekinetic messages from his new home in outer space? You get this week's episode of The Grit! Plus Barrel or Nah! Enjoy!
99 min
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059 - The Grit! Valenti(m)e's Edition!
Devon Howard joins the show for a Valentine's threesome! Devon quizzes Chas and David on surf history a gift's the winner a midlength! They survey the surf world's latest romantic trysts, discover why love hurts, and play a V-Day themed round of Barrel or Nah? Enjoy!
117 min
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058 - The Grit! January 24, 2020
In today's show Chas and David discuss current quivers, Sharknado's, abstinence vs moderation, Great White Trash, the Quietstroke, and the subtle beauty of Steve Buscemi. Plus Love Hurts, and Barrel or Nah? Enjoy!
101 min
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057 - The Grit! January 17, 2020
In today's episode Chas and David welcome The Surfer's Journal's Shawn Parkin to discuss ELO's (CELO's) reemergence as CEO of the WSL, Hurley fallout, non-endemic corporate take overs, and ugly mother-in-laws. Plus Barrel or Nah? Enjoy!
85 min
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056 - The Grit! January 3, 2020
In today's show Chas and David confront resolution failures, prepare for a VR future, abstain from closeouts, and seek shelter from another surf brand fallout. Plus Love Hurts and Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!
107 min
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055 - The Grit! December 20, 2019
In today's episode Chas and David discuss the most sporting day in competitive surf history, the most winning interfering surfer of all time, the oldest 10 point rider, the articles of impeachment, and why 2020 will be the greatest surf year ever. Plus, Barrel or Nah? and much more!
100 min
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054 - December 13, 2019
In today's episode Chas and David discuss the women who didn't charge Jaws, the oldest surfer to ever score a 10, and fantasize about a life with the Princess Di of surfing. Plus Love Hurts, and Barrel or Nah? Enjoy!
108 min
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053 - The Grit! December 6, 2019
In today's episode Chas and David investigate the disappearance of ELo, design a multi-million dollar Grit flavored vodka empire, shame racists, survey Kelly's carbon footprint, and they even feed the homeless. Plus Love Hurts, and Barrel or Nah? Enjoy!
81 min
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052 - The Grit! with Scott Hulet, Matt Warshaw,...
In today's very special episode, Chas has his world rocked by (a very woke) Kevin Miller (worshiper of ELo), Hulet reveals his arrest record, Warshaw reveals his below-the-belt grooming habits, and DLS tries to prevent another table jump/strangulation. A raucous pod, live from the Florida Surf Film Festival! Enjoy!
78 min
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051 - The Grit! November 1, 2019
In today's show Chas and David discuss the Blonde Ambition Tour, a 5 doctrine reformation, a strategy to dissuade VALs, and outline our end of the year predictions. Plus Love Hurts and Barrel or Nah! Enjoy.
91 min
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050 - The Grit! October 24, 2019
In today's episode Chas introduces (and subjects David to) a new segment, "Love Hurts". The boys then discuss why surf media's clown prince always let's the special sauce slip from the bun, why Gabriel will end Gabriel's reign, and astrology predestines surf's next big advancement. Plus Barrel or Nah!
83 min
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049 - The Grit! October 18, 2019
In today's show Chas finds himself in the cross hairs of a brand new adversary, Kelly reveals the greatest foe of his career, and David's crack investigation unmasks one of the worlds most notorious serial killers. Plus Barrel or Nah and much more! Enjoy!
96 min
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048 - The Grit! October 11, 2019
In today's episode David tells Chas the highlights and lowlights of his European sojourn. Chas then preaches the importance artistically expressed anarchy, the boys discuss #DadPower on the CT, and why you should never anyone who collects swords. Enjoy!
88 min
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047 - The Grit! September 20, 2019
Chas and David try to reconcile the resounding wall of positivity from the WSL in spite of the utter travesty that is The Freshwater Pro. From the commentary to the terrible wave to the homogenization of our beloved form of self expression, we analyze the greatest misstep in recent competitive history. Oh, plus Barrel or Nah and so much more!
93 min
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046 - The Grit! September 13, 2019
Surf Ranch disappears from the 2020 Tour, Sam George fights for the endangered Panda, and Chas filibusters from his pious soapbox. Plus Barrel or Nah? and much more! Enjoy!
83 min
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045 - The Grit! with Derek Reilly, September 6,...
Derek Reilly joins Chas and David for today's special episode. The three discuss the joy of sexualizing nude bodies, outline the blueprint for our upcoming pirate WSL commentary stream, and Derek defends Chas to the death. Plus Barrel or Nah and much, much more! Enjoy!
84 min
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044 - The Grit! August 30, 2019
In today's show Chas and David survey the disbanding of the Big Wave World Tour, shame Willian Cardoso and Yago Dora for their cowardice at Teahupo'o, and come to terms with the reality that Kendall Jenner is the greatest artist of our time. Oh, and Barrel or Nah! Enjoy! Thanks to @AlbumSurf and AlbumSurf.com for hosting us today!
84 min
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043 - The Grit! August 16, 2019
Chas is back from Europe! David and Chas finally catch up after a summer of misaligned schedules. They cover the virtues of localism, why America's snowflake culture will prevent Kolohe from winning a world title, the oxymoron that is "online bullying", sporting's greatest Ponzi scheme, and ELo's report card has official been submitted. Plus Barrel or Nah! Enjoy!
101 min
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042 – The Grit! with Jamie Brisick
Chas Smith and David Lee Scales welcome Jamie Brisick to the podcast. The boys analyze why backwards politics seem to plague the surf world, philosophy, psilocybin, Kooks and Currens, and Jamie’s 30-foot schlong. Enjoy! Follow @JamieBrisick,
73 min
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041 – The Grit! May 23, 2019
In today’s episode Chas and David pick up the broken pieces from their interview with ELo and construct a new plan for redirecting the WSL’s trajectory. They then identify the first horseman of the apocalypse, rebuff his promises of eternal youth,
62 min
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040 – The Grit! with ELO
In today’s show Chas and David venture behind the WSL curtain to have a chat with El Porto SUP’r and the WSL’s President of Etc, Erik Logan. From Elo’s favorite surfers, to cosplay, to a spirited round of Shag Marry Kill,
68 min
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039 – The Grit! April 11, 2019
In today’s episode Chas and David celebrate Kelly’s next 11x venture, bully Keala Kennelly for bullying Derek Rielly for bullying her, vindicate Steve Pezman’s self righteousness, and solve localism once and for all.
70 min