384 - The Grit! August 6, 2026
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In today’s show Chas and David defend and attack (respectively) JOB’s recent podcast appearance and wonder if being a savant precludes one from all other sympathetic human character traits, question if Jonah Hill would annihilate them in surfing, marvel at JJF’s continued development, question the race ethics in Hollywood casting, learn the dangers and benefits of fake tanning, and put a specific value on living on the beach. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!
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603 - Tom Servais : Part Two
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In part two (of two) Tom Servais discusses the role that good luck played in his greatest images, the worthy risk of shooting from the left at Jaws, which person he’ll never ride a Jetski with again, why he’s chasing wind now more than waves, which surfer inspires his photography and lifestyle most, and why relationships are central to creating his most meaningful photos. Enjoy!
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602 - Tom Servais : Part One
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In today’s show surf photographer Tom Servais shares the stories behind some of the most iconic photos of the past 30 years, how he went from Miami to the dark room at Surfer Mag, whom he views as the greatest surf photographers, the sacrifices made to be on the perpetual “trip of a lifetime”, and reveals misnomers about his famed Curren cutback image. Part one of two! Enjoy!
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383 - The Grit! July 30, 2026
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In today’s show David and Chas soak in the absurdity of Huntington Beach, tally the rampant injuries plaguing high-level middle aged surfers, clock another frivolous wave pool lawsuit, offer unsolicited advice to a movement coach on how to reduce her fury, learn why the WSL is pivoting to matchmaking, play hard-to-get with the siren call of yoga, and warn what can happen if you drink milk as an adult. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!
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382 - The Grit! July 23, 2026
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In today’s show Chas and David peek into the future of virtual reality surfing to feel the sensation of JJF’s carve at Margs and calculate what is lost in the journey, they articulate precisely where and when the backside Windshield Wiper can and should be used, long for the return of the Floater, give Meola and Layer their due applause a decade too late, learn why Gerry doesn’t have time for Pipeline, and resist the return of Y2K. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!
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601 - Johanna Brebner
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In today’s show surfer and novice cyclist Johanna Brebner discusses what prompted her to sojourn on a 3 month surf trip, bicycling from the bottom to the top of New Zealand, the clarity that comes from going slow, the benefits of a one board quiver, the empowerment that comes from setting unrealistic goals, and why you should be riding a surf mat. Enjoy!
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381 - The Grit! July 16, 2026
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In today’s show David and Chas do a deep investigation to out the poser who is trying to dupe you into buying a soft top, discover the scientifically proven unit of infraction Kell and Griff broke the code of ethics, clock the appropriate time to wait for a beach parking spot, reveal surf’s sordid history with sexual innuendo, and explain why it’s okay (nay, advisable!) to go gay with your best bud. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!
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466 - Spit! July 15, 2026
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In today’s show David and Scott are shocked by Time Magazine’s most influential surfer, but use it to made a bold world title prediction, question if better waves in wave pools will actually lead to fiscal solvency, welcome a second attempt at a Rebel Tour, and discover how slow, solo travel might cure man’s modern malady. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!
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380 - July 10, 2026
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In today’s show David and Chas find the ultimate forecast tool to survey the surf report without the risk of getting sucked into the social media phone vortex, Griff accidentally leaks evidence that he’s in one of surfing’s most secretive and exclusive cabals, a listener sulks through reality after the comedown of the perfect Maldivian surf trip, KS Wave Co Austin faces financial peril, and the boys learn why making out with your spouse may salve the seven-year itch. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!
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600 - Ben Bourgeois
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In today’s episode, nomadic pro surfer Ben Bourgeois joins us to explain how to travel the world on a perpetual surf trip, the tension of showcasing your life on social media without exploiting the resource, how investing in inner-work is the only path to progressing your surfing through midlife, the freedom of purging material possessions, and how self-sufficiency has been his biggest asset but learning to rely on other has become life’s greatest unexpected gift. Enjoy!
info_outlineIn today’s show Chas and David question the ethics of the El Salvador local who kicked his board at Jack Robinson, survey Italo’s laceration from a different local, witness a near end of life at End Of The Road, learn the exact timeline of Taj’s employ at Hayden, hear about old school street justice from Sunny Garcia, explain the relief that comes from horse massage, and identify that there are far worse things than being anal. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!