Spit! - Surf Podcast

In today's show Scott and David learn about the unassuming bespectacled power surfer raised on the Nā pali coast who descended on the North Shore to reign down spray on the world's finest, they learn from the most academically endowed shaper to ever win Stab's illustrious shaping comp, discover the match that enabled the "Butterback" to be invented and why a financial alliance is limiting it's mainstream embrace, and then they watch it in action at the greatest known wave on the planet. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and more! Enjoy!

In today's show David and Scott dissect the Sunset Beach recluse who podiumed alongside the greats at The Eddie while quietly making a living from Hollywood, discuss why surfboards might need a different construction for each design, unpack the greatest surf event of 2026 that you haven't seen, recognize the benefits of a reallocation of weather systems, and Scott has a heartfelt apology for one of modern surfing's last surviving lensmen. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy!

In today's show Scott and David dissect what is lost in the motion era without the focus on still photography, dive deep into the stats of the Lowers Pro to learn just how remarkable Brooks' and Pupo's wins really are, baton down for the historic weather and wave events that are altering the coastlines, sing the praises of lie down surfing, and congratulate the winner of the 2026 Big Wave awards. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy!

In today's show David and Scott sing the praises of an under appreciated Hawaiian waterman, question where Lowers actually fits into an updated conversation about modern hi-pro surfing, explain why shapers are far more interesting than surfers, analyze whether the latest EAST is high-concept social commentary, and seek intel from the coach who coaches the CT's best coaches. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy!

In today's show Scott and David get infiltrated by Ai to reveal the real number of boards in Scott's quiver, Simon Anderson chimes in with the most prescient assessment and indictment of competitive surfing, Maurice Cole reveals the ways that high-performance surfing has stagnated for 25 years, Stab makes two major breakthroughs in competitive surfing that requires action from the WSL, and the boys bid farewell to Abu Dhabi and pray for healing on Kauai. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and more! Enjoy!

In today's show David and Scott learn that they know nothing about fins but both love a Twinzer, attempt to decode Cheyne Horan's contrarian design theory, harken back to a time when one shaper charmed a world champ into selecting his board as a winner, warn about the dangers of sanding your own surfboard, and then they review the Fiji Pro, reflect on the most shocking performances of the year, and celebrate a return of the full throttle surf film. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy!

In today's show Scott and David reflect on the life of one of surfing's most polarizing figures whose incredible surfing was nearly overshadowed by his persona, bow down to Erin Brooks for her unassailable tube riding performance and trouncing of all comers, reevaluate the mens title race, Scott gets confronted by the elephant in the room, and David reports from on-the-ground at the Moon Rock lounge. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy!

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!

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!

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!