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/

469 - Spit! August 19, 2026 08/19/2026

469 - Spit! August 19, 2026 In today’s show David and Scott reveal one of Hawaii’s best-ever full figured rippers, discover why Martin Potter isn’t often included in their many “greats” conversations, gossip about the best privately owned surfboard collection on the planet, and then unpack episode of EAST with Harry Bryant, lament the poor surf, praise the shapers efforts, and finally decree to never get mad about a blown wave in a wave pool. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! /episode/index/show/905c7fa8-4f6f-4a91-83f4-1921cfa04355/id/42489775

468 - Spit! August 14, 2026 08/14/2026

468 - Spit! August 14, 2026 In today’s show Scott interviews David about his time with surfing’s most enigmatic figure, the boys marvel at the retiree who set the performance standard for the next gen, celebrate the Moniz clan’s latest achievement, identify why it’s so hard to accept that Griff is among the best in the world, earmark yet another flashpoint in women’s surfing, and propose that a potential 10 should be a prerequisite, not an impossibility. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! /episode/index/show/905c7fa8-4f6f-4a91-83f4-1921cfa04355/id/42442210

467 - Spit! August 3, 2026 08/03/2026

467 - Spit! August 3, 2026 In today’s show Scott returns from Indonesia to regale with stories of broken boards, maimed elbows, and tube time at age 60, the boys then shift focus to triangle shaped surfboards, parenthood on Tour, the highs and lows of the US Open, the utter absurdity of the wave at the End Of The Road, and the incentive problem for the WSL. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! /episode/index/show/905c7fa8-4f6f-4a91-83f4-1921cfa04355/id/42305310

466 - Spit! July 15, 2026 07/15/2026

466 - Spit! July 15, 2026 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! /episode/index/show/905c7fa8-4f6f-4a91-83f4-1921cfa04355/id/42102475

465 - Spit! July 8, 2026 07/08/2026

465 - Spit! July 8, 2026 In today’s show Scott and David reflect on the career of the greatest surfer/shaper ever from The Hague, pen a eulogy to Scott’s SUP career, plot an investment strategy to buy new boards before pioneer shapers retire, acknowledge Slater’s unrivaled Teahupo’o resume before writing him off, finally determine an objective way to measure waves (thanks Henet Wave!), and receive a naturalistic remedy option to cure addiction. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! /episode/index/show/905c7fa8-4f6f-4a91-83f4-1921cfa04355/id/42014715

464 - Spit! July 2, 2026 07/02/2026

464 - Spit! July 2, 2026 In today’s show David and Scott remember which pro surfer launched the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and his connection to a murderous jewel thief, they revisit the origin story of Cloud 9 and mythical lore that’s drawn the WSL to it’s fabled reef, discuss the major shake up in the WSL rankings, reflect on how tragedy can spark reinvention and drive to succeed, and finally identify the definitive best surfer on the planet. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and more! Enjoy! /episode/index/show/905c7fa8-4f6f-4a91-83f4-1921cfa04355/id/41937615

463 - Spit! June 24, 2026 06/24/2026

463 - Spit! June 24, 2026 In today’s show Scott and David reflect on “Big Wave Surfing’s” adjacency to all other surfing, revisit some of the most harrowing stories of survival and breakthrough, gossip about the infighting, romance, and dramas the percolate from those intense line-ups, and finally give recognition to some of the sports purists who never seek a dime from their exploits. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and more! Enjoy! /episode/index/show/905c7fa8-4f6f-4a91-83f4-1921cfa04355/id/41794440

462 - Spit! June 17, 2026 06/17/2026

462 - Spit! June 17, 2026 In today’s show David and Scott identify surfing’s most prodigious man of mystery, hear the harrowing tale of Timmy Patterson’s near drowning, mark a stark contrast between Carissa Moore and Tyler Wright’s manner of celebration, welcome Leo Fioravanti to his rightful throne, and salute one of the greatest surf teams to every be assembled. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and more! Enjoy! /episode/index/show/905c7fa8-4f6f-4a91-83f4-1921cfa04355/id/41679385

461 - Spit! June 10, 2026 06/10/2026

461 - Spit! June 10, 2026 In today’s show Scott and David live commentate the El Salvador Pro, are stunned by the massive upsets, analyze two hugely consequential priority blunders by the WSL’s judge, do a deep dive into American softness and wonder if grittiness can ever be fostered in adulthood, and welcome the long awaited return of SoCal’s premium big wave spot. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and more! Enjoy! /episode/index/show/905c7fa8-4f6f-4a91-83f4-1921cfa04355/id/41601960

460 - Spit! June 3, 2026 06/03/2026

460 - Spit! June 3, 2026 In today’s show David and Scott prep for the El Salvador Pro, salivate over the forecast, review the massive South Swells parading though the Pacific and some of the epic rides, begin the design process to improve the big wave Gun, review the finale footage of Stab In The Dark, analysis why Hayden gets maligned and reassess the stereotype, and offer a due round of applause for the honorable runner-up. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and more! Enjoy! /episode/index/show/905c7fa8-4f6f-4a91-83f4-1921cfa04355/id/41525600

459 - Spit! May 27, 2026 05/27/2026

459 - Spit! May 27, 2026 In today’s show Scott and David review the New Zealand Pro and parse the controversy about “traditional vs aerial” approach in the mens final, celebrate another redefining of what’s possible by Carissa Moore, question how so many greats have fallen into the rankings abyss, advise to not change shapers mid-career, and bid a fond farewell to one of San Diego’s most indelible board builders. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! /episode/index/show/905c7fa8-4f6f-4a91-83f4-1921cfa04355/id/41441245

458 - Spit! May 20, 2026 05/20/2026

458 - Spit! May 20, 2026 In today’s show David and Scott discuss the delicate balance of maintaining a passion for surf while being able to monetize it and exploit to the masses, revel in the Twin+1 virtues at gutless Manu Bay, note a demarcation line when media company entered the events biz and stole focus from a CT event, applaud one grom’s sheer dominance at the most hotly contested comp on the planet, and identify the single most iconic and never replicated surf move ever performed. Plus Duke and Kooks! Enjoy! /episode/index/show/905c7fa8-4f6f-4a91-83f4-1921cfa04355/id/41366545

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

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