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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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