Spit! - Surf Podcast

Surf Talk Podcast. Scott Bass and David Lee Scales discuss all the latest news, gossip, rumor, and innuendo running through the surf industry and their local line-ups. www.SurfSplendorPodcast.com/category/spit/

457 - Spit! May 13, 2026 05/13/2026

457 - Spit! May 13, 2026 In today’s show Scott and David dive into New Zealand’s surf history in anticipation of the CT event, mark a flashpoint in women’s progression that will change everything, investigate what the sale of Surf Ranch means for the WSL, prep bigger boards for the “100% probable” El Niño season, and welcome Torren Martyn from his circumnavigation of Tasmania. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! /episode/index/show/905c7fa8-4f6f-4a91-83f4-1921cfa04355/id/41282765

456 - Spit! May 6, 2026 05/06/2026

456 - Spit! May 6, 2026 In today’s show David and Scott reflect on the incredibly competitive CT event at Snapper, welcome Steph back to her rightful place on the throne, Ethan asserts himself on centerstage in both of surf’s main media outlets, Goofyfooters assert that they are simply better, then the boys watch a live action shark chase and bid a fond farewell to one of surfing’s best ambassadors of aloha. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! /episode/index/show/905c7fa8-4f6f-4a91-83f4-1921cfa04355/id/41192685

455 - Spit! April 28, 2026 04/28/2026

455 - Spit! April 28, 2026 In today’s show Scott details his trip to Nicaragua and regales with stories of thumping beach breaks and endless fish caught before he and David recap the incredible runs of Pittar and Peterson at Margaret’s, the Brazilian dominance in the top 5, why Ethan’s light’s-out surfing doesn’t translate to event results, and they discover the best surfing happening on the internet in recent years. Plus Dukes and Kooks. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/905c7fa8-4f6f-4a91-83f4-1921cfa04355/id/41065890

454 - Spit! April 18, 2026 04/18/2026

454 - Spit! April 18, 2026 In today’s episode David reports from the ground in Nicaragua detailing the waves and preferred board choices, and then he and Scott recap Bells, Margaret’s opening day, the Yago vs Wilcox beef, and the official changing of the guard in the women’s division. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! /episode/index/show/905c7fa8-4f6f-4a91-83f4-1921cfa04355/id/40921025

453 - Spit! April 8, 2026 04/08/2026

453 - Spit! April 8, 2026 In today’s show Scott and David sift through the tiresome opening rounds of Bells and pull from decades of data to offer a solution for how the WSL can put the best surfers in the best waves, they lament their horrible Surfival picks, and then marvel at the brilliance of Ethan Ewing’s savant level surfing in Sumbawa, and doff the cap at the unsung ghost shapers of surfing. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! /episode/index/show/905c7fa8-4f6f-4a91-83f4-1921cfa04355/id/41065845

452 - Spit! April 2, 2026 04/02/2026

452 - Spit! April 2, 2026 In today’s show Scott and David check the freesurf footage from Bells to make predictions and Surfival picks, reveal surprising board swaps, decide whether what’s right for the pros applies for average Joes, learn about surfing’s first water photographer, bid a fond farewell to one of board buildings true OG’s and American icon, welcome the creation of Californian surfing preserves, and question the ROI on surf influencers virality. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! /episode/index/show/905c7fa8-4f6f-4a91-83f4-1921cfa04355/id/41065820

451 - Spit! March 25, 2026 03/25/2026

451 - Spit! March 25, 2026 In today’s show David and Scott learn the origins and applicability of The Beak surfboard design element, finally recognize the greatness of young Tia Zebrowski, analyze Paul Naude’s bid to acquire Rip Curl, marvel at the greatest surf coach hookup in history, survey the fallout of Tudor’s appearance on Pinch My Salt, prep for the release of the greatest surf podcast interview series ever! Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! /episode/index/show/905c7fa8-4f6f-4a91-83f4-1921cfa04355/id/40643245

450 - Spit! March 19, 2026 03/19/2026

450 - Spit! March 19, 2026 In today’s show Scott and David analyze the new crop of CT qualifiers and find a narrowing gap of talent disparity, predict a new shaper to vault the year-end rankings, examine how the CT’s structure actually deteriorates top level talent, rank the best big wave surfers in the world, get a backside tube tutorial masterclass from the bow of VELA, and bare witness to one of the greatest ever to do it at Pipeline. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! /episode/index/show/905c7fa8-4f6f-4a91-83f4-1921cfa04355/id/40643250

449 - Spit! March 11, 2026 03/11/2026

449 - Spit! March 11, 2026 In today’s show David and Scott find the verified truth about the irrepressible Reno Abellira, sift through Joel Tudor’s latest fiery tirade, update their Survival League with the latest CT qualifiers, take the toll on the environmental devastation caused by soft tops, take a peek inside the cult of Skip Frye, and bare witness to the single greatest ride ever at Puerto Escondido. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! /episode/index/show/905c7fa8-4f6f-4a91-83f4-1921cfa04355/id/40431095

448 - Spit! March 4, 2026 03/04/2026

448 - Spit! March 4, 2026 In today’s show David and Scott discuss the controversy surrounding Kelly Slater selecting his own surfboard brand as the winner of Stab In The Dark, the surf industry’s long history of pay-to-play “journalism”, why no one is discussing the actual surfing, potential sustained damage to his brand, why Ethan Ewing will erase the pain away, and how Mick Fanning somehow came out as the hero in all of this. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! /episode/index/show/905c7fa8-4f6f-4a91-83f4-1921cfa04355/id/40431110

447 - Spit! February 26, 2026 02/26/2026

447 - Spit! February 26, 2026 In today’s show Scott and David analyze whether longboarding still fits into their surf experience, the virtues of EPS, how the new ISA qualification system reveals a power move for a competing governing body of surfing and a wrestling of power away from the WSL, they profess a deep love for the people of Mexico in response to the recent wanton violence erupting in the streets, and debate the relevance of wave pool clips. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! /episode/index/show/905c7fa8-4f6f-4a91-83f4-1921cfa04355/id/40431120

446 - Spit! February 19, 2026 02/19/2026

446 - Spit! February 19, 2026 In today’s show David and Scott discuss their dichotomous views on the latest Kelly Slater blacklight reveal, survey the shifting global safety warning regarding Central America, check-in with the mental health status of pros who get too much too soon, uncomfortably laugh at The Hawk’s bad behavior, bid farewell to the latest wave pool dismissal, and bow down to their ocean brethren who don’t even attempt to stand up. Plus Dukes or Kooks! Enjoy! /episode/index/show/905c7fa8-4f6f-4a91-83f4-1921cfa04355/id/40431130

445 - Spit! February 11, 2026 02/11/2026

445 - Spit! February 11, 2026 In today’s show Scott and David discuss the pivot away from surfing for Stab In The Dark and investigate and speculate on the rift between Kelly and the Merrick’s, reflect on Biolos’ transition from anti-contest shaper to poster boy for competitive surfing, celebrate the break out star of the series, wish for a more selfless Slater, analyze the benefit of a rigid foam blank, and gawk at one of the most harrowing drops ever a Killers. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! /episode/index/show/905c7fa8-4f6f-4a91-83f4-1921cfa04355/id/40431140

444 - Spit! February 4, 2026 02/04/2026

444 - Spit! February 4, 2026 In today’s show Scott and David struggle to accept adopting volume in their dims lexicon, analyze whether JJF’s surfing prowess will increase off Tour, wonder why Brazil’s greatest have abandoned the North Shore winter pilgrimage, bow down to Caity’s Waimea wrangling, and profess that pioneering new barrels is surfing’s greatest aspiration. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! /episode/index/show/905c7fa8-4f6f-4a91-83f4-1921cfa04355/id/40431150

443 - Spit! January 28, 2026 01/28/2026

443 - Spit! January 28, 2026 In today’s show Scott and David introspect on whether their surfing will ever improve again or whether the act is even about riding waves any longer, they then delve into Slater’s underperformance in SITD, the poor surf and the inevitability of it ending in a wave pool, and the boys disagree on whether JJF latest announcement will bode as a net gain or loss for surfing collectively. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! /episode/index/show/905c7fa8-4f6f-4a91-83f4-1921cfa04355/id/40431165

442 - Spit! January 21, 2026 01/21/2026

442 - Spit! January 21, 2026 In today’s episode David and Scott pay homage to one of the best yet little known board builders of all time, bow in respect to Shane Dorian’s continued commitment to excellence, dissect how to avoid traveling surfers in the line-up when you’re traveling the world to surf, shine a light on work ethic of the West Side, applaud the 21 year old who is surfing to feed the homeless, and hear the sentimental stories behind the quivers of some of their favorite shapers. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! /episode/index/show/905c7fa8-4f6f-4a91-83f4-1921cfa04355/id/40431180

441 - Spit! January 14, 2026 01/14/2026

441 - Spit! January 14, 2026 In today’s episode Scott and David delve deep into the shapers personalities and tensions competing for the crown at Stab In The Dark X, character clashes, old rivalries revitalized, attempted marketing campaigns thwarted, and a shocking amount of design variation within a tight 27.5 liters, plus Kelly offers insights into recovery and optimization, and a 25 year old DJ takes December’s Wave of the Winter title at Pipe. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and more! Enjoy! /episode/index/show/905c7fa8-4f6f-4a91-83f4-1921cfa04355/id/40431200

440 - Spit! January 9, 2025 01/09/2026

440 - Spit! January 9, 2025 In today’s show David and Scott share the historic and untold stories shared by PT and Shaun Tomson at Surf Expo, dive into the influential showmanship of Peter Drouyn, spill spoilers from the upcoming Stab In The Dark x Kelly Slater, review day one of Da Hui Backdoor Shootout, and survey what boards and brands sold best in 2025. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! /episode/index/show/905c7fa8-4f6f-4a91-83f4-1921cfa04355/id/40431225

439 - Spit! December 31, 2025 12/31/2025

439 - Spit! December 31, 2025 In today’s show Scott and David pay homage to the pervasive Hoffman family legacy in California surfing, breakdown the massive sponsor disruptions in the top tier of men’s surfing and what it reveals about surf industry economics, discuss the savvy and bias agenda to select a “Best Of The Year”, and bid a final farewell to the surfing great’s who kick out in 2025. Happy New Year and enjoy! /episode/index/show/905c7fa8-4f6f-4a91-83f4-1921cfa04355/id/40431235

438 - Spit! December 24, 2025 12/24/2025

438 - Spit! December 24, 2025 In today’s show Scott and David attempt to identify which surfer had the most impact in 2025, note new potential surfing world records, analyze the pattern of symbiotic worldwide surfboard design evolution, dive deep into Reno Abellira’s largely under appreciated contributions, and celebrate this season’s unofficial Triple Crown winners. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! /episode/index/show/905c7fa8-4f6f-4a91-83f4-1921cfa04355/id/40431250

437 - Spit! December 19, 2025 12/19/2025

437 - Spit! December 19, 2025 In today’s episode Scott and David reveal how Stab’s EAST was an adaption “The Karate Kid” and dive deep into bottom chines, spiral vees, funky fins, stringerless EPS, and seek to understand how Mason uses so many words to say so little and Nathan Fletcher says so much by using so few. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! /episode/index/show/905c7fa8-4f6f-4a91-83f4-1921cfa04355/id/40431260

436 - Spit! December 15, 2025 12/15/2025

436 - Spit! December 15, 2025 In today’s episode Scott and David tally how the “industry” influenced magazine’s editorial and the photos that were published, pick sides in each of the beefs displayed in “The Style Economy”, play The Pause Game, check in with the Wave of The Winter, recap the Nazare Challenge, and finally acknowledge the incredible work of Chumbo. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! /episode/index/show/905c7fa8-4f6f-4a91-83f4-1921cfa04355/id/40431290

435 - Spit! December 5, 2025 12/05/2025

435 - Spit! December 5, 2025 In today’s episode Scott and David learn why a swing might be the perfect gateway toy to learn to surf, Tanner Gudang keeps a thread of energy alive five decades on, Hugh Jackman violates an ancient surfing code and the WSL applauds him, MFeb narrows it down to the final four, and a 58 year man fends off the Grim Reaper at full sized Nazare. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! /episode/index/show/905c7fa8-4f6f-4a91-83f4-1921cfa04355/id/40431310

434 - Spit! November 25, 2025 11/25/2025

434 - Spit! November 25, 2025 In today’s show Scott and David analyze the new CT rules for 2026 and assess how they affect return champs, they marvel at the vast spectacle of Sunset beach, fret for the newly unlocked fear of outriggers in the line-up, warn to steer clear of lounging wildlife, and review the latest installment of EAST with MFeb. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and more! Enjoy! /episode/index/show/905c7fa8-4f6f-4a91-83f4-1921cfa04355/id/40431355

433 - Spit! November 19, 2025 11/19/2025

433 - Spit! November 19, 2025 In today’s show Scott and David discuss Stephanie Gilmore’s return to the CT and envision a rivalry with new mom Carissa Moore, announce the Florence Pipe Pro’s return, bid farewell to Filipe Toledo, chart a course for 2026 with JJF, crown surfing’s funniest man, and reveal their 3rd annual listener trips locations and dates. Plus Dukes or Kooks! Enjoy! /episode/index/show/905c7fa8-4f6f-4a91-83f4-1921cfa04355/id/40431370

432 - Spit! November 14, 2025 11/14/2025

432 - Spit! November 14, 2025 In today’s show Scott and David discuss Carissa Moore’s return to the CT and wonder how motherhood differs from fatherhood for those in pursuit of a World Title, marvel at Lisa Andersen’s 4 titles postpartum, pick apart Stab’s EAST episode 2, beg for the return of Danny Johnson, and finally bask in the glory of Snapt5. Plus Dukes and Kooks. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/905c7fa8-4f6f-4a91-83f4-1921cfa04355/id/40431385

431 - Spit! November 5, 2025 11/05/2025

431 - Spit! November 5, 2025 In today’s show Scott and David dive deep into surfboard design with one of California’s earliest pioneers, through a film review of The Shape of Things: The Story of Dick Brewer, into rediscovering old boards, revitalizing the Wave Of The Winter, shining a light on the last CT surfer to ride a self-shape, and reflecting fondly on Hawaiian icon and waterman Ilima Kalama. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! /episode/index/show/905c7fa8-4f6f-4a91-83f4-1921cfa04355/id/40431395

430 - Spit! October 29, 2025 10/29/2025

430 - Spit! October 29, 2025 In today’s show the boys review Stab’s EAST feat Mikey February and Scott identifies the single board design that nullifies all others, David claims responsibility for MFeb’s popularity, and then they survey the imbecilic actions of a group of Thurso surfers, try to understand celebratory rituals of a French longboard champ, and bid a cosmic farewell to one of surfing’s great characters. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! /episode/index/show/905c7fa8-4f6f-4a91-83f4-1921cfa04355/id/40431420

429 - Spit! October 21, 2025 10/21/2025

429 - Spit! October 21, 2025 In today’s show Scott and David recap The Boardroom Show, celebrate the shaping accomplishments, reveal next year’s honoree, and then stack rank the best cutback’s of all time, get caught off guard by early season Pipe, prepare for a child to win a CT title, and analyze why Andy Irons still reigns supreme. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! /episode/index/show/905c7fa8-4f6f-4a91-83f4-1921cfa04355/id/40431435

428 - Spit! October 7, 2025 10/07/2025

428 - Spit! October 7, 2025 In today’s show Scott and David further investigate the legacy of the world’s smartest surfers, pay respects to one surf brand buying the dip and investing back into core events, weigh pool comps vs wily big wave events, celebrate Stab High bringing World Champs into an air comp, and share the story of one local surfer whose life is altered by a very common surf mishap. Plus Dukes and Kooks. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/905c7fa8-4f6f-4a91-83f4-1921cfa04355/id/40431455

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