It's finally happened, Chas Smith has been cancelled. A mob of Brazilians, Olympic and WSL legal teams, and Meta descended to effectively silenced @SurfJournalist. Today he speaks on the events, the aftermath, and what's next as the world shifts focus towards the End Of The Road and what this all means for freedom of speech and civilization as we known it. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

In today’s show get a VIP out of the doghouse, identify when it’s time to quit surfing, feast on a Blood Feud between two of their favorite shapers, explain how NOT to make magic happen in the bedroom, and unlock the secret to eternal youth. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

In today’s show David and Chas assess the tragedy at Teahupo’o mere weeks prior to the Olympics, blush at Billy Kemper’s foray onto OnlyFans, outline definitive rules for which craft is allowed at specific breaks, and discover the noblest of rots. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

Live! from Paris, the Grit! celebrates Independence abroad while shaming the pro surf simps Hawk Tuah-ing the Zuck, David and Chas devise a Brotherhood of the Traveling Single-Fin, explain the value in making one’s self scarce, prepare to divulge their profits to the corp, and vow to never tattoo their kids names on their temple. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

In today’s show David and Chas attempt an intervention, fight feeling awkward at a pool party, pinpoint why KK can’t get no respect, lament their influence over Italo, and explain why surfing’s future will be about doing less. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

In today’s show Chas and David finally get starstruck, then fully flummoxed by a gifted single-fin, lambast a sacrilegious surf cultural appropriating Influencer,  and explain why flossing might ruin your marriage. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

In today’s show Chas and David attempt to delicately balance gratitude without sacrificing ambition, celebrate Kolohe 2.0, identify the hottest Rodent Men on Tour, and reckon with an impending midlife crisis. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

Today’s show gets infiltrated by the CIA’s Midnight Climax, JJF’s destiny gets set in stone, Kalani Robb’s pristine persona gets flayed by a bad joke, and the boys explain how to plant covert seeds of psychic warfare to manipulate your spouse into booking you a surf trip. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

The day has finally arrived! Chas and David head north to Channel Islands HQ to engage ‘Dead Head’ Britt Merrick in a raucous debate about whether one polarizing rock group has changed American culture for better or worse. Plus, Britt shares stories from the CT frontlines, revels in Vahine’s destiny fulfillment, and closes the argument for why you should kiss your kids on the lips. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

In today’s show Noa Deane transitions, Laird’s actual diet is revealed, a Snake Oil Salesman attempts to sully a surf mag, Andy buys drinks for everyone at Mundaka, and Pros In The Wild hits the big time. Plus Barrel or Nah?!

In today’s show David finds transcendence through sand drawing, Chas becomes a podcast listener, and the boys gauge the value of a surf coach, campaign for equality for kneeboarders, and advise for how best to approach a pro in the wild. Plus Barrel or Nah?!

In today’s Mother’s Day celebration episode David and Chas search for Filipe in the weeks leading into Teahupo’o, discover the fallacy eternal youth, learn from Laird how to stand up to bullies, and explain why you should be a worse spouse. Plus Barrel or Nah? Enjoy!

In today's show FISHER gives the WSL the shaft (and balls) while the boys explain why surfing's best pundits are kooks, search for pro surfings first "out" male, then Chas picks a fight with one of the world's most notable shapers and David reveals a secret that may have him officially cancelled. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

In today’s show David and Chas chart the best board for your body type, explain why the Rider Is Always Right, warn of the financial perils of pitaya in paradise, reveal the one word that will ruin your sex life, and map the precise age you should spawn offspring. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

In today’s “Surf Past Your Prime” themed episode, the boys advise on how to get your first barrel in your 50s, question why Kelly’s closest friend’s are forcing him to retire, explain the perils of a one wave session, and finally discover whether it’s harder to be a surfer or a swinger. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

In today’s episode David discovers that yes, surfing is easy, but it’s a lot of work, Chas musters the energy to get the new WSL CEO fired, and the boys discuss the cost of Kelly’s greatness, the lion who tamed the Wolf Pack, the next big trend in surf fashion, and how to ruin an otherwise perfect gift. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

In today’s episode Chas dives shallow into ELO’s public diary, David discovers truths about why Mormon’s aren’t dominating pro surfing, they then discover why public shaming is the tough road to success, and explain why hangovers only happen to losers. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

In today's show Chas spawns a spite baby, David becomes an expert on neurological disorders, and then the boys explain why yellow boards are better, which surfer you should bet on for 2025, which religious group you should invest in, and explain how to deal with soft talkers. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

In today’s show David unleashes the power within! Chas gender reveals Kellani’s baby! Peck makes a spooky appearance, Conner Coffin sees the dentist, and we all quake in the presence of the shop girl. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

In today’s show from Revelstoke, Canada, Chas reports live from Natural Selection and David defines criteria to “identify” as a surfer, Carissa does a deal with Dior, Lisa deals in boards, and Jimbo goes toe-to-toe with Mother Nature for the heavyweight bout to end all humanity. Plus Barrel or Nah?!

In today's show Chas gets bamboozled by toxic positivity, David finds meaning in the ashes of surf retail, the GOAT offers a wink and a nod, Gerry cashes-in on his privilege, and Huntington Beach goes full Huntington Beach. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

In today's episode Chas and David identify the precise moment when being a good dad goes too far, weep at the loss of one of surf cultures most important institution, explain why surfing is now easier than ever, laugh at the first "Dick In The Wild", and implore you to avoid hustling at all costs. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

In today’s show David and Chas learn the value of a grain of salt, celebrate the greatest and worst claims of 2024, search for Butterbean, get burned by a shaper, and a WSL rep attends a Trump fundraiser. Plus Barrel or Nah?!

In today’s show Chas and David are divided over the Filipe’s debacle, only to be reunited by DJ Seaweed’s high art, a tale of surfing’s original Buddha, and then they offer grave warnings to never let your baby’s photo be taken on the beach at Pipe. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

In today’s show Filipe must stand in defense of a Few Good ___ while his family digs him a deeper hole and Moana sacks up, a big clothing brand steals a surfboard, the David and Chas blueprint how to simultaneously game the algorithm and perfect a comedy routine. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!