Spit! - Surf Podcast

By David Lee Scales and Scott Bass

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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/

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Spit! - Surf Podcast episodes:

05.01.2024
355 - Spit! May 1, 2024
In today’s show Kelly’s hip returns to peak performance and he uses twin scalpels to showcase the limitations of the judges, Barton reveals the pugilistic end to his partying, David and Scott sign a petition to GOAT to the Olympics...
04.24.2024
354 - Spit! April 24, 2024
In today’s show, Scott and David unpack how Marg’s has morphed into a progressive wave, verify Kelly’s road to requalification in 2025, map a path toward surfboard sustainability, and question how the poster boy for surf corps has become the...
04.18.2024
353 - Spit! April 18, 2024
In today’s show Scott and David reflect on El Salvador, take wagers on the WSL’s new CEO’s longevity, reminisce about each of their first memories of Kelly, suggest how he should use his retirement, and identify precisely when to let go...
04.11.2024
352 - Spit! April 10, 2024
Live from El Salvador! David and Scott recap their sessions, their boards, the waves, devise how to shred into their 60s and then discuss Kelly’s remorseful interview with TVC, make Marg’s picks, and celebrate Steph’s first board purchase post-Tour. Enjoy! Learn...
04.04.2024
351 - Spit! April 4, 2024
In today's episode the boys wax poetic on the psyche of Gabe Medina and decode his vulnerabilities to make predictions for the midyear cut, temper their celebrations for the San Clemente Cyclone, bid farewell to Kelly, and determine precisely what...
03.28.2024
350 - Spit! March 28, 2024
In today's show Scott and David discuss their controversial narrow escape at Winkipop, Joao's new trajectory in life, question if foam is actually your friend, celebrate the deal of a lifetime in So Cal beach real estate, and Scott reveals...
03.21.2024
349 - Spit! March 21, 2024
In today’s episode Scott and David check in with the world’s oldest big wave surfer and plot the best use of unused surfboards, Kelly adds fatherhood (again) to his 2024 schedule, Dane gets a job working retail, and they dissect...
03.14.2024
348 - Spit! March 13, 2024
In today’s episode Scott and David revel in the day of the year at Cloudbreak and celebrate the unsung filmers who continue to evolve the medium, applaud Kelly for ditching Portugal to get super tubes, wink at Derek Hynd for...
03.07.2024
347 - Spit! March 6, 2024
In today's Father-themed episode, Scott and David honor the latest Olympic qualifiers, lament the lack of waves at Supertubos, pin Bells as Kelly's official "retirement", mark Filipe absent for the Olympics, and pay homage to those who introduced them to...
02.29.2024
346 - Spit! February 29, 2024
In today's episode Scott receives private insights from Gerry Lopez about the very first board he ever shaped while David makes a case for doodles and against traction pads, then they boys get bamboozled by Filipe, smitten by Hazza, and...
02.22.2024
345 - Spit! February 22, 2024
In today’s show Scott recounts his Internet-breaking barrel ride before the boys postulate that 2024 is the season where the Women’s CT eclipses the Men’s, ponder what happened to the Brazilian Storm, fawn over the latest, greatest mini-surf history documentaries,...
02.13.2024
344 - Spit! February 13, 2024
In today’s show Scott and David react to Filipe’s unexpected and sudden departure for the ’24 CT season, revel in the single greatest day of women’s competitive surfing, celebrate surfing’s return to profanity, and batten down the hatches for Paumalu....
02.07.2024
343 - Spit! February 6, 2024
In today's show Scott and David revel over day two of the Pipe Pro, are aghast at the former champ's loses, celebrate the working class heroes, lament the that could have been, and find deeper meaning in Filipe's feigned illness....
02.01.2024
342 - Spit! February 1, 2024
In today’s episode Scott and David recap the opening day of the CT season at Pipe, Filipe’s remarkable act of discourage, why Callum would beat Fil in a “proper wave” Tour, the Wildcard’s comfortability, and how Ethan and Jack are...
01.24.2024
341 - Spit! January 24, 2024
In today’s show Scott and David discuss Stephanie Gilmore’s (and Carissa Moore’s) departure from the Championship Tour, why it’s the best time to be a surfer and the worst time to be a fan of pro surfing, Kelly’s return from...
01.17.2024
340 - Spit! January 16, 2024
In today’s show David and Scott try to get to the bottom of the reasons behind and the repercussions of surfing abandoning the youth and the rebellious spirit. They also find Kelly recuperating from surgery, Eimeo’s career perhaps cut short,...
01.12.2024
339 - Spit! January 12, 2024
In today's show Scott reveals Bob McTavish (!) as the Icons of Foam honoree for 2024 and delivers reporting back from Surf Expo, while David draws attention to Operation Moby Dick in Rhode Island, then they wonder where Kelly went,...
01.04.2024
338 - Spit! January 3, 2024
In our first episode of 2024, surfed-out Scott and David discuss the Best Swell Ever (?!) to light up California's coast, the mass exodus of pros fleeing lifelong sponsors, the Pipeline pioneer who could use your acknowledgement, and the recount...
12.28.2023
337 - Spit! December 28, 2023
In today's show David and Scott assess the massive swell that's hitting their coastline in real time, then reflect and project on 2023 and 2024; best moment in surfing, best news event, best podcast moment, best surfing, predictions for 2024...
12.20.2023
336 - Spit! December 20, 2023
In today’s show Scott and David marvel at the frigid, world-class, mega surf that detonated on Jersey’s shores, reveal the new plans for the Teahupo’o tower, gossip about Carissa’s potential departure from the WSL, and look to competitive climbing to...
12.14.2023
335 - Spit! December 14, 2023
In today's show David and Scott unpack the VANS Pipe Masters; the perfect 30, the historic flashpoint for XX chromosomed surfers, destiny fulfilled, and then they celebrate the most versatile, fun, and fairly priced wave pool opening a mere 2...
12.07.2023
334 - Spit! December 7, 2023
In today’s episode David and Scott witness the Wave Of The Winter and ponder what the young bloke does with his life henceforth, they survey Joao’s near-fatal wipeout, wince at the Olympic barge that damaged Teahupo’o’s reef, and cringe at...
11.29.2023
333 - Spit! November 29, 2023
In today's show Scott and David survey opening day of the winter season in Hawai'i, the colossal waves ridden and the new territory of tube riding unlocked on 10' Guns, the potential corruption surrounding the Olympic tower at Teahupo'o, and...
11.22.2023
332 - Spit! November 21, 2023
In today's episode Scott and David dissect the over glorification of shortboarding and the overwhelming lack of adaptability of shortboarders before diving into the Pipe Masters invite list, conceive of "Dude, Where's My Board?", survey the ripe talent pool of...
11.15.2023
331 - Spit! November 15, 2023
In today's show David and Scott discuss the vast uncharted, untapped, unknown empty perfect surf around the globe and the series of latest films that have endeavored to discover them. They attempt to identify ingredients that make up the world's...
11.09.2023
330 - Spit! November 9, 2023
In today's show Bethany Hamilton splits from Rip Curl after 24 years over over ideological differences and with 4 years left on the contract, the WSL's PR squad finds an extra 18 inches of water in order to cement a...
11.02.2023
329 - Spit! November 2, 2023
In today's show David and Scott survey how precarious global economics continue to threaten the surf industry and the opportunities for growth that exist in the void of big brand missteps; from big wave award shows, to little brands that...
10.26.2023
328 - Spit! October 26, 2023
In today's show Scott and David identify the sole 10 surfers who have a shot at a Title in 2024, question why Pipe isn't the headline story in mainstream surf media, take health advice from a geriatric, celebrate surfing's best...
10.19.2023
327 - Spit! October 19, 2023
In today's episode Scott and David celebrate the local come-ups from CA on to the world's stage, welcome the first 20'+ signs of the much anticipated El Niño winter, rally against the decimation of Teahupo'o's famed reef, reveal the first...
10.13.2023
326 - Spit! October 13, 20223
In today's episode Scott and David recap the stellar weekend of shaping and revelry at The Boardroom Show, meeting listeners, fanning out icons, witnessing never-before-seen shaping techniques, shucking oysters, and they recap surf news; new longboard champs, Italo's sponsor shift,...
10.03.2023
325 - Spit! October 3, 2023
In today's show as Scott gears up for The Boardroom Show, David does a deep dive into Bing Copeland's origin story and legacy and the boys discuss whether board building in California is economically sustainable, why their magic boards have...
09.29.2023
324 - Spit! September 29, 2023
In today's show Scott and David attempt to tally the cost of "access journalism" and make a case for what should be surfing's biggest news story, they then attempt to dissect the economics surrounding pro surfers relationships with shapers, celebrate...
09.21.2023
323 - Spit! September 21, 2023
In today's show David and Scott share reflections on the most poignant surf documentary in recent time, assess the 2024 CT schedule and make predictions on how much longer the WSL can tank their product and profits while retaining elite...
09.12.2023
322 - Spit! September 12, 2023
In today's episode Scott and David dissect Finals Day, the format, the title's clinched and lost, the unexpected come ups, the painstaking let downs, the inspirational comeback, the uninspired relinquishing of a crown, and the implications for 2024 and beyond....
09.08.2023
321 - Spit! September 8, 2023
In today's show David and Scott announce their first ever Spit surf trip! You're invited! Scott returns from Hood River with yet another foil epiphany, David reviews the final 5 warm ups at Lowers, Kelly weighs-in on the updated judging...
08.30.2023
320 - Spit! August 30, 2023
In today's show David and Scott follow Eckert's lead and find redemption through contrition, feel zero nostalgia for "surf brands" being sold alongside Kirkland, assess Filipe's greatest liability at Finals Day (along with the forecast), and identify the importance and...
08.22.2023
319 - Spit! August 22, 2023
In today's show Scott and David recap Hurricane Hilary, identify the new WSL rule that bumped Gabe Medina from 4th to 6th, question why the org hasn't mentioned a single word about their World Number 3's broken back, receive guidance...
08.15.2023
318 - Spit! August 15, 2023
In today's show Scott and David celebrate the rescue and recovery of the surfers and crew lost at sea in Indonesia, survey the toll and response efforts on Maui, assess the effects of the corporatization of surf forecast sites, and...
08.08.2023
317 - Spit! August 8, 2023
In today's episode Scott and David identify why the US Open captured their attention (spoiler: it wasn't the waves), recap the greatest heat of the year (which took place during, not at, the US Open), celebrate Kelly's inaugural trip to...
08.01.2023
316 - Spit! August 1, 2023
In today's episode David and Scott unpack the cultural contributions and contaminants provided by the US Open, discover a body in a barrel at Malibu, check the forecast for Teahupo'o, celebrate the potential for a rebirth in Fiji, and solve...
07.27.2023
315 - Spit! July 27, 2023
In today's show David and the "Ocean Oracle" wax poetic on foiling philosophy, make amends to Lakey Peterson, Scott saves $100k by finding the greatest wave ever sold, Twiggy suffers the cruel blow of ageism, Hawaiian surfer girls get a...
07.20.2023
314 - Spit! July 20, 2023
Recorded on-site at the Watermen's Retreat in Waves, North Carolina, on the fourth day of an intensive foiling camp, Scott and David discuss the travails of learning an new athletic endeavor in late-middle age, the exhaustion of wiping out, falling...
07.11.2023
313 - Spit! July 11, 2023
In today's show Scott and David mourn the loss of one of surfing's greats, survey their conflicted feelings about the new Miki Dora podcast, question the virtues of Twin fins in good surf, and David confronts a spiritual experience after...
07.05.2023
312 - Spit! July 5, 2023
After a long holiday weekend, Scott and David celebrate their independence and search for answers and light in the silent vacuum left by Erik Logan's departure from the WSL on Thursday. They speculate on lawsuits, a pattern of past rumors,...
06.28.2023
311 - Spit! June 28, 2023
In today's show Scott and David reflect on the amazing archaeological Rick Griffin find, give thanks for the Aikau family, set intention to stave off aging through diet, survey the cultural contributions that wave pools are making to surf culture,...
06.21.2023
310 - Spit! June 21, 2023
Scott is back to regale us with tales from the Telos! Then he and David catch up on Nathan Florence's slab tour, Dylan Longbottom's near death wipeout, the Skeleton Bay Shootout, why it's time to clarify board building titles, and...
06.14.2023
309 - Spit! June 14, 2023
In today's show Scott and David are joined by board builder Michael Arenal. He won the Best in Show Board Build off at The Boardroom. He's building beautiful boards for Hobie and for his own label. He's been selected by...
06.06.2023
308 - Spit! June 6, 2023
In today's episode Scott brings in Justin Ternes of Dark Arts Surfboards to discuss rethinking surfboard construction and his path to collaboration with some of the most prominent shortboard shapers. Dark Arts offers the light, strong, performance surfboards, and as...
05.30.2023
307 - Spit! May 30, 2023
In today's show David and Scott discuss the controversy and fall out of the Surf Ranch Pro, whether the failures are related to incompetence or corruption, the three world champs who are publicly speaking out, the winners, the losers, the...
05.24.2023
306 - Spit! May 24, 2023
In today's show David dissect the virtues of EPS vs PU while Scott professes his love of XTR (and turtles) and then the boys question the dangers inherent in our 11 time world champ's universal adulation and privileged access, and...

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Spit! - Surf Podcast episodes:

355 - Spit! May 1, 2024

354 - Spit! April 24, 2024

353 - Spit! April 18, 2024

352 - Spit! April 10, 2024

351 - Spit! April 4, 2024

350 - Spit! March 28, 2024

349 - Spit! March 21, 2024

348 - Spit! March 13, 2024

347 - Spit! March 6, 2024

346 - Spit! February 29, 2024

345 - Spit! February 22, 2024

344 - Spit! February 13, 2024

343 - Spit! February 6, 2024

342 - Spit! February 1, 2024

341 - Spit! January 24, 2024

340 - Spit! January 16, 2024

339 - Spit! January 12, 2024

338 - Spit! January 3, 2024

337 - Spit! December 28, 2023

336 - Spit! December 20, 2023

335 - Spit! December 14, 2023

334 - Spit! December 7, 2023

333 - Spit! November 29, 2023

332 - Spit! November 21, 2023

331 - Spit! November 15, 2023

330 - Spit! November 9, 2023

329 - Spit! November 2, 2023

328 - Spit! October 26, 2023

327 - Spit! October 19, 2023

326 - Spit! October 13, 20223

325 - Spit! October 3, 2023

324 - Spit! September 29, 2023

323 - Spit! September 21, 2023

322 - Spit! September 12, 2023

321 - Spit! September 8, 2023

320 - Spit! August 30, 2023

319 - Spit! August 22, 2023

318 - Spit! August 15, 2023

317 - Spit! August 8, 2023

316 - Spit! August 1, 2023

315 - Spit! July 27, 2023

314 - Spit! July 20, 2023

313 - Spit! July 11, 2023

312 - Spit! July 5, 2023

311 - Spit! June 28, 2023

310 - Spit! June 21, 2023

309 - Spit! June 14, 2023

308 - Spit! June 6, 2023

307 - Spit! May 30, 2023

306 - Spit! May 24, 2023