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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228 - The Grit! August 10, 2023
In today's show David and Chas assess the unspeakable devastation on Maui, find the footage of Ethan Ewing's back-breaking wipe out at Teahupo'o, Conner Coffin reveal's ELO's role in his decision to retire, Christian Fletcher publicly flogs Shaun Tomson, and Rochelle Ballard plays supreme enforcer in an all-female cast 'Pros In The Wild'. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!
97 min
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227 - The Grit! August 3, 2023
In today's show Chas and David break down the (most recent) brawl in HB, critique how a talentless and confused man ruined "Surf Girls: Hawai'i", Laird reconnects with his fan base through aspirational living on goose liver and luxe luggage, and Pros In The Wild confirms and confronts the legacies of three separate World Champs; here, gone, and one indubitably indisposed.
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226 - The Grit! July 27, 2023
Back! David and Chas are joined by Travis Ferré to discuss the Inherent Bummer Factory at the US Open next week, gossip about Chas' award winning article revealing the truth about Erik Logan and his recent sighting, the boys then field call-ins about Pros In The Wild that range from the quizzical Curren sightings to laughable Laird lampoonery. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!
76 min
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225 - The Grit! July 13, 2023
In today's show an exhausted Bruce Irons packs unmakeable shorebreak barrels, Michael Ho forces a listener to level up, Jonah outlines his plans for a Hot Hill Summer, Surf Equity redefines the meaning of "equality", ELO puts down the SUPaddle to snuggle up with Madea, and the David and Chas finally land on their million dollar idea. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!
130 min
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224 - The Grit! July 7, 2023
In today's show Chas and David devise a plan to get a meeting with Ziff and propose a WSL takeover, spread rumors about ELO's firing, listeners regale us with tales of Fletcher's and Freestone's in the wild, Honolulu County offers a blueprint to kooks for how to clog the lineups, and they unlock the secret ingredient for a passionate love affair. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!
54 min
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223 - Goodbye, ELO!
Erik Logan has parted ways from the WSL "effective immediately"! David and Chas discuss Erik not making the Cut, speculate on the reason for his sudden elimination, detail the millions of dollars he squandered and promoted as "successes", predict who will replace him as CEO, and attempt to decipher the exact mess the "Chief People & Purpose Officer" has to clean up. Enjoy!
37 min
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222 - The Grit! June 29, 2023
In today's show Chas and David discover the true reason why youth have abandoned surfing, try to determine when our heroes became our corporate overlords, lament how our ire for the WSL has shifted to apathy, and the perfect 4th of July strategy to avoid the double dip. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!
95 min
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221 - The Grit! June 22, 2023
In today's "getting old" themed show Chas and David analyze why the youth have abandoned surfing, celebrate Laird's new bromance with Bezos, take bets on a the Zuck vs Musk cage match, vehemently disagree on the ideal trans woman, and Chas's wife pleads for you to get health insurance. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!
93 min
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220 - The Grit! June 16, 2023
In today’s show Chas and David marvel at Derek Ho’s under appreciated backside snap, celebrate The Package's well-deserved biopic, guffaw at WSL One Ocean’s new wave pool in Abu Dhabi, try to undercut Big Ding Repair’s corporate interests, and receive hate mail from fans of plus-sized rappers. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!
109 min
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219 - The Grit! June 8, 2023
In today’s show Chas and David finally zero in on the root of so much judging controversy, style! How to identify it. How to define it. How contests breed bad style. And Chas sets out on a mission to find out if Erik BufaLogan has officially left the building. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!
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218 - The Grit! June 2, 2023
The most boring surf contest of all time has birthed the juiciest storylines; Surfing's Scandoval. Medina skewers the WSL. ELO protests too much and accidentally reveals nefarious intent. Toledo claps back at ELO after going full Buffalo Bill. And the WSL effectively buries their athlete's amazing achievements with the weight of their own colossal missteps, yet again. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!
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217 - The Grit! May 25, 2023
In today's show David questions the potential of a wax free life, Chas regrets his neck tattoo, and the boys get a glimpse into a post-WSL near future, assess the value of a gold chain, explain why you ought never attend your child's bachelor party, and reveal why you should never ever wash your boardshorts. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!
86 min
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216 - The Grit! May 19, 2023
In today's show Chas and David receive harsh (but justified) ridicule for their SoCal centric myopia, a rational minded VAL offers a sympathetic perspective, Chas returns to form on three fins, the boys reset modern etiquette for disclosure of surf spots, Kelly attempts to decode the mysterious connection between turtles and the moon, and a hate-listener explains why you should always welcome a warm toilet seat. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!
97 min
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215 - The Grit! May 12, 2023
In today's show Chas recounts his hallucinogenic sailing trip from last week and the boys receive further evidence why you should surf in elastic waist shorts, never sell a surfboard, force your kid to surf, bring a guitar on a surf trip, and they highlight the importance of proper pad placement. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!
96 min
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214 - Sans Grit! with Devon Howard: May 5, 2023
While Chas is adrift at sea, Devon Howard fills his loafers to provide decidedly more gentle discussion about the leashless ban in Byron, a modern redefining of "priority", being indoctrinated to surf by mom, an update on Joel Tudor's indefinite suspension, and important tips for how to achieve a glorious head of hair and how to dazzle your mother and spouse for Mother's Day. Enjoy!
84 min
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213 - The Grit! April 27, 2023
In today's show an expert explains how to enjoy watching surf contests despite the WSL's programming, one of Curren's close compatriots offers personally observed Kook and Curren submissions, Chas explains why you should opt for lower pay, always donate to charity, and why it's dangerous to eat vegetables. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!
97 min
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212 - The Grit! April 21, 2023
In today's show Chas and David review the WSL's CEO-turned influencer's professional analysis of The Box, advise on what to do if the biggest kook in the line-up happens to be your mom, caution why you ought not air your family's dirty laundry publicly, explain why you should never carry wax, and find the perfect falsetto to caw when missing your next set wave.
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211 - The Grit! April 13, 2023
In today's episode the Dalai Lama reveals his holy self as a listener, Chas's wife distances herself as a listener, then David and Chas utilize AI to design a CT utopia, predict the end times for the WSL, and Chas reveals the effortless way to disguise laziness for ingenuity. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!
104 min
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210 - The Grit! April 7, 2023
In today's show David and Chas break down JP Azevedo's sociopathic rampage that left a trail of black-eyed women (and a burned dog!) from Brazil to Bali and outline justifiable recourse legal and not, they then explain why Xavier Huxtable will never be able to live down the legacy of his name, explain how to trick your family into a surf trip, and learn how to never pay more than $15 for a cocktail. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!
100 min
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209 - The Grit! April 1, 2023
In today's especially foolish episode David and Chas predict the ultimate rivalry upset at Bells (Tall Man v. Bald Man: Part 4), explain why you should never ever disrespect your surfboard, discuss why Kolohe should go full Vanderpump, lament how Jonah Hill got stained by Kayne's blessing, and Chas applies for a job at the WSL. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!
85 min
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208 - The Grit! March 23, 2023
In today's show David and Chas throw a retirement party for surfers (and a brand) who were effectively fired last year but now decided that they are "quitting", the WSL designs a brand new rule to help them advance their own interests despite crushing their athlete's dreams, ELO calls Taylor Swift a "bully", and David officially gets cancelled by the greatest surfer of all time. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!
104 min
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207 - The Grit! March 16, 2023
Alas, Chas has found his grit again! Today he and David painstakingly count every spectator on the beach in Portugal in effort to denounce surfing's greatest flimflam man, send off their single favorite listener/contributor with a heartfelt goodbye, identify the resurgence of the soul surfer, remind you to get a colonoscopy, and celebrate Chumbawamba's latest hit! Plus Barrel or Nah?
94 min
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206 - The Grit! March 9, 2023
In today's show we reveal the latest Blood Feud between iconic surf filmmakers, analyze which Andino has better career stats, survey the flurry of sponsor shifts, welcome the surf world's most important new writer, explain why it's okay to watch CT while driving, and introduce the new segment "Tools To Live By!" Enjoy!
103 min
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205 - The Grit! February 24, 2023
In today's show Chas and David explain why it's time to pay more for surfboards, why Zeke Lau will never live up to our expectations, how to make a career out of your passion, how Surfrider is stealing joy from children, and how burying the hatchet could lead Chas to new business ventures and better surf content for all. Plus Barrel or Nah?!
111 min
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204 - The Grit! February 16, 2023
In today's show social warfare is waged against Chas and David as they attempt to tiptoe through Kelly Slaters public objection to the COVID vaccine and the backlash that's ensued, they field calls and emails from the Trans (and cisgender) community reminding them how ignorant they are, explain why you should never play a surf video game, and marvel at hilarity of the nude male body. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!
93 min