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.
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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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,
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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,
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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,
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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.
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038 – The Grit with Steve Pezman
In today’s episode Chas and David welcome The Surfer’s Journal founder Steve Pezman. After catching up on David’s Australia sojourn and Chas’s meeting with ELO, Pezman shares insights on the WSL’s revitalized direction, the death of print,
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037 – The Grit with Matt Biolos
Special guest Matt Biolos joins Chas and David to discuss the value of censorship, what’ll be required for Kolohe to win a world title, where’s Wardo, the next …Lost film, why you shouldn’t home school your kids, and what Maurice Cole got wrong.
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036 – The Grit! February 11, 2019
Today we welcome special guest, Maurice Cole. Maurice, Chas and David analyze the WSL CEO’s recent statements about the direction of professional surfing, they discuss the gender pay gap, crystal meth’s detrimental effects on surf culture,
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035 – The Grit! February 5, 2019
As the ink dries out of surf print, Chas and David discuss Surfer Magazine’s recent acquisition, the dangers of our necessity for immediate gratification, and how The National Enquirer can add value to Surfer’s legacy. Plus surfing dogs,
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034 – The Grit! January 13, 2019
In today’s special episode, Chas and David welcome special guest Matt Warshaw to recap the 2019 Surf Expo. Highlights include Mark Cunningham bequeathing Matt Warshaw’s official nickname and one swift punch concludes (perhaps) the year long Ashton vs C...
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033 – The Grit! January 4, 2019
In this very special episode of The Grit! we’re joined by Devon Howard. Chas, David and Devon discuss the wage gap between pro free surfers and competitive surfers, which alcohol is the best for weight loss, and the fastest method to fillet a shark.
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032 – The Grit! December 11, 2018
In today’s show David and Chas celebrate the biggest influencer of 2018; hint they’ve sunk businesses, instigated substantial firings, and have even started a trend to desecrate the seven wonders of the world. Plus,
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031 – The Grit! November 26, 2018
In today’s episode David recounts his East Coast sojourn, Chas fills David in on the current lawsuits and rumors swirling around the North Shore, and the boys analyze the value of the Vlog before playing a round of Barrel of Nah? Enjoy!
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030 – The Grit! November 2, 2018
In today’s episode David and Chas question Joe Rogan’s affection for Kelly Slater, blame Dane Reynolds for dismantling surf media, question Joel Tudor’s level of narcissism, and claim victory for getting ELo to drop the oar. Plus,
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029 – The Grit! October 9, 2018
In today’s episode Chas and David track Isis’s affiliation to surf media. Chas investigates the WSL’s declaration of war on surfers and aims to take his 3rd WSL scalp. David presents the 2nd annual Gritty Awards and the boys play around of Barrel or ...
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028 – The Grit! September 22, 2018
Recorded while watching Stab High imbibing on vodka coco’s, Chas and David chime in as the event unfolds, reflect on the Surf Ranch Pro, throw the tennis ball for Riley, and play a Texas themed round (up) of Barrel or Nah? Enjoy!
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027 – The Grit! September 2, 2018
In today’s show David recounts his Texas surf trip (NLand & BSR), Chas recounts his book tour of the Pacific Northwest, the boys then discuss the dangers of censorship, the value of criticism, and Chas’s daughter explains how to burglar a surf shop.
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026 – The Grit! August 10, 2018
In today’s show David and Chas analyze Dirk Ziff’s speech, delivered during his acceptance of the Waterman of the Year award. Chas offers an open letter as rebuttal, and the boys question whether the WSL is helmed by a man who fails to understand fun...
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025 – The Grit! July 13, 2018
In today’s episode, Chas explains the harsh reality of losing 188k friends and confronts an existential crisis. He and David then analyze the WSL’s botched Facebook roll out, the wage gap in women’s professional surfing,
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024 – The Grit! Trouble: The Lisa Andersen Story
Matt Warshaw and David Scales interview director Chas Smith about his new film “Trouble: The Lisa Andersen Story”. The boys discuss Lisa’s troubled youth, her ascent to surf stardom, her legacy, and the current state of the surf film landscape.
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023 – The Grit! June 8, 2018
In what is perhaps the most important episode of The Grit! to date (other than the 360 vs 540 debate), David and Chas offer solutions to reverse surfing’s sexist patriarchy, and clearly outline how surf brands can increase profitability through fosteri...
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022 – The Grit! May 25, 2018
Today Chas and David welcome professional snowboarder and Olympic commentator Todd Richards. The sole purpose of this discussion was to bridge the air rotation gap between surf, snow, and skate; and by God, resolution may have been found!