Surf Splendor

In today’s salacious episode of The Grit!, Chas and David discuss Ashton’s police report and the fallout involved with sending a Sheriff to the Surfrider Foundation’s offices, backroom deals on the North Shore and its relation to police corruption in Honolulu, plus sexbots, Shaun White, and so much more! Take the candy! Support Surfrider.org and … Continue reading "015 – The Grit! February 19, 2018" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode is with master laminator Alex “Superwolf” Villalobos. Superwolf laminates for Ryan Burch, Joel Tudor, Jeff McCallum, and is well renowned as one of surfing’s finest laminators and resin colorists. Superwolf not only shares his origin story, but also illuminates what you should look for when you purchase a surfboard, how to order a … Continue reading "205 – Superwolf" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode of The Grit! Chas and David reflect on #DebateGate and ponder the fallacy of bad publicity. They also discuss their experiences at Surf Ranch, analyze the WSL’s $30 million dollar Facebook partnership and their withdrawal from Hawai’i, and Chas pleads for bartending work. Oh, and a round of everyone’s favorite game, Barrel … Continue reading "014 – The Grit! February 5, 2018" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well, the secret is out. On November 21st, 2017 I surfed Kelly’s Surf Ranch with 14 friends and members of surf media. In today’s episode I recap the day with two of the attendees, writers Jamie Brisick and Matt Warshaw. We discuss the mechanics of the wave itself, how much we’d pay to surf it … Continue reading "203 – Surf Ranch with Jamie Brisick & Matt Warshaw" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode we wax on with superstar photographer, Clark Little. Clark shares his origin story, explains why he gave up surfing, details how he became friends with the prince of Dubai, and how a $200,000 gamble has altered the course of his life. Enjoy! Follow @ClarkLittle and ClarkLittlePhotography.com And watch Clark’s “Shorebreak” series on … Continue reading "202 – Clark Little" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode we chat with surfboard shaper Manny Caro. Manny shares his origin story, how nature informs his surfboard design theory, formative experiences with Rich Pavel and Marc Andreini, the importance of sourcing locally made building materials, and how to cultivate sustainable growth in a business. Enjoy! Visit MandalaCustomShapes.com and follow @SwallowTailSociety Twelve years ago … Continue reading "201 – Manny Caro" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode is a heated debate between surf media’s Ashton Goggans from Stab Magazine and Chas Smith from BeachGrit. Topics range from the professional to the very personal and tempers flare into a physical altercation (33 minute mark!). Chas’s mudslinging tactics, Stab’s comments section, deleted articles, payment withholdings from advertisers, it’s all covered here. Welcome … Continue reading "013 – Debate: Surf Media, Chas vs. Ashton" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jamie Brisick is a former pro surfer turned writer. He was awarded the Fulbright Scholarship in 2008. His stories have appeared in The New York Times, The Guardian, The Surfer’s Journal. He’s written 3 books, his most recent “Becoming Westerly” tells the true story of Australian surfing champion Peter Drouyn transitioning to Westerly Windina. Jamie … Continue reading "199 – Jamie Brisick" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s John John Day! Join Chas and David as they celebrate JJF’s 2nd World Title, JFlo’s 2nd Pipe Masters win, and Dirty Gabe’s perennial villain status. The boys discuss why God forsaked Gabriel, why the WSL judges need to stay in Santa Monica all year long, the break-up of surfing’s biggest power couple, and why … Continue reading "198 – The Grit! December 19, 2017" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode we Wax On with Matt Warshaw. Matt tells us his origin story, what compelled him to chronicle surfing’s history, the value of distancing one’s self from the act of surfing, while he gave away all his surfboards, and what’s next for the Encyclopedia of Surfing. Enjoy! Support the Encyclopedia of Surfing by … Continue reading "197 – Matt Warshaw: The Encyclopedia of Surfing" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices