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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130 - The Grit! September 3, 2021
In today's show David and Chas identify Ricardo Toledo's ambitions to become surfing's most aggressive Tiger Dad, Fernando Aguerre proves why he's fit to run surfing, The Ultimate Surfer slips further down the ratings board, and Chas considers a job offer from Stab Mag. Plus Barrel or Nah? Enjoy!
60 min
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129 - The Grit! August 26, 2021
Devon Howard joins us to discuss the Ultimate Surfer, the return of the World Longboard Tour, his ongoing blood feud with Joel Tudor, the tragedy of the hi-pro Midlength, and the highlights of his first 8 months of fatherhood. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!
120 min
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128 - The Grit! August 19, 2021
In today's show David and Chas survey the mental maladies that plague Western society today and what drove one local surf school owner to do the unthinkable. They then encourage Conner Coffin to aim for the air at Lowers, celebrate Ace Buchan's non-retirement announcement, and identify the space-time-continuum portal in Tahiti. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!
89 min
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127 - The Grit! August 12, 2021
Breaking news! The Tahiti Pro has been cancelled, David and Chas deliver and assess the news as it breaks. They then eulogize Jeremy Flores' career and bid a fond farewell to "personality" on Tour, question where the Aloha is for Mother Carissa, marvel at Slater's ayahuasca sojourn, and track down Mugatu in Mexico. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!
63 min
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126 - The Grit! August 5, 2021
The 2022 CT schedule has been announced, Dave Prodan calls you a conspiracy theorist, Oaxaca is experiencing a COVID surge and the WSL still plans to send the Tour into it and then to the island of Tahiti 5 days later, David and Chas address it all! And the Listener Line is overwhelmed with calls! Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!
97 min
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125 - The Grit! July 29, 2021
In today's episode Chas and David debate a WSL's staffer's assertion that YOU (our audience) are anti-WSL, survey the trajectory of the Olympic springboard for surfing, try to uncover the identity of Carissa Marks, and provide object lessons for how to instill character in today's soft youth. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!
74 min
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124 - The Grit! July 22, 2021
In today's episode Chas regales us with tales of sailing the Amalfi coast and reveals a dark Hawai'ian capital curse, a listener offers a mercenary solution to keep groms in check, the boys guess which surfer will be deemed the next flying tomato, and anoint Jonah Hill the Patron Saint of The Vals. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy.
84 min
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123 - The Grit! July 9, 2021
In today's episode David and Chas help guide listeners through the most important moments in life, lament how Gabriel's bad behavior has influenced their local line-ups, celebrate Project Ibelli's recent success (mainstream sponsorship), and get sold down the river by the WSL. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!
70 min
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122 - The Grit! July 2, 2021
In today's episode David and Chas reveal the greatest unreported surf story of 2021, assess the second coming of Duke Kahanamoku, decide which Hollywood celeb will play Greg Noll, and finally learn to express themselves through dance. Plus a 4th of July themed Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!
101 min
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121 - The Grit! June 24, 2021
In today's episode Chas and David offer relationship (and surfing) advice to a young Lothario, survey unceasing trolling of Chris Cote, advise to protect your noggin, award Sierra Kerr her 2024 gold medal, and offer an official eulogy for Surf Ranch. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!
83 min
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120 - The Grit! June 18, 2021
In today's show David and Chas discuss exhibitionists in the line up, surf coaches slingin' weed, the WSL's latest slate of programming, and why 29 of the 'CT surfers don't have a chance of scoring an 8 point ride at Surf Ranch. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!
82 min
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119 - The Grit! June 11, 2021
A boozy of a show! Chas in Cabo celebrating final edits on the new book and David calls in to discuss the extensive injury list for Surf Ranch, why you should wear a Speedo, and the bizarre fracturing of the surf industry as the minority transitions into the majority and the gatekeepers turn a cold shoulder. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!
43 min
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118 - The Grit! June 4, 2021
In today's episode David becomes a Belieber, Chas protects Vulnerable Adult Snowflakes in NYC, then they fight to defend Maya Gabeira against constructive criticism and Dana White officially certifies surfing's fate with the WSL co-signature. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!
90 min
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117 - The Grit! May 27, 2021
In today's episode David and Chas outline a plan for the VAL can transition into an AL and why they have more fun that a Lifelong Intermediate. They also unpack land ownership rights at Malibu and bid farewell to Matt Wilkinson's surf world presence. Plus Barrel or Nah?!
87 min
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116 - The Grit! May 20, 2021
SUPPORT In today's show Chas and David design the first two rules of Cringe Club, celebrate the beauty of androgyny, marvel at Kelly's attempt to influence the crypto markets, and question if it's ever okay to "suck it". Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!
105 min
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115 - The Grit! May 13 with Matt Warshaw
Matt Warshaw joins David and Chas to plot the next phase of Project Ibelli before the boys spoil the winner of The Ultimate Surfer, review the WSL’s legal threat of Matt Biolos, and play a round of Barrel or Nah? ! Enjoy!
87 min
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114 - The Grit! May 6, 2021
David and Chas blueprint the perfect plan for a wife (or family) swap, cultivate grit in Caio Ibelli, heart-emoji Byron Baes, and plot a honey pot to ensnare Melinda Gates. Plus Barrel or Nah?!
87 min
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113 - The Grit! April 30, 2021
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!
67 min
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112 - The Grit! April 22, 2021
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!
77 min
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111 - The Grit! April 15, 2021
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!
78 min
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110 - The Grit! April 8, 2021
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?!
88 min
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109 - The Grit! April 2, 2021
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!
55 min
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108 - The Grit! March 25, 2021
#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!
81 min
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107 - The Grit! March 18, 2021
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!
85 min
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106 - The Grit! March 12, 2021
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!
91 min