The Grit! with Chas Smith

In today's show Chas and David uncover new layers and direct stories of assault starting to emerge from the surf industry indicating a far more pervasive problem than previously known and a policy in place at the WSL which may have unintentionally silenced witnesses from identifying powerful men's misconduct, Chas regales with confessions from his reluctant longboard journey, they discover how to be brave in big waves, and they learn what to do when your wife refuses to dress up for Halloween. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

In today's show David and Chas discuss the past surf stories of sexual misconduct that are now coming to light under the lens of the recent Al Cleland Jr. accusations and they analyze how such a pervasive system of abuse and concealment persevered for decades, they envision what a realistic reckoning might look like, reveal details behind the cancellation of a power broker directly related to the recent allegations, and begin to outline Chas's next exposé book project. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

In today's show Chas and David discuss the horrific sexual assault allegations against CT surfer Al Cleland Jr and surf photographers Ryan Craig and Domenic Mosqueira, the other women who have come forward with past allegations, the women who brought attention to the alleged offenders for prior incidents, the surf industry's track record of covering up and neglecting to inform authorities of crimes, and why it is crucial that the surf community holds itself to a higher standard than society holds it's politicians, celebrities, and clergy. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Attempt to enjoy.

In today's show David and Chas plead to the industry for an invite to their new fav surf event, discover why greatness requires patience, determine when to regulate the grumpy local, learn that shapers forget their fins too, feel guilty for peeking at your phone, take the Rat Taxi out of the lineup, and cringe about the time David almost become the butt of his own joke. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

In today's show David receives unsolicited pics from a naughty listener, Chas plays a game of Speed Scroll, and then the boys dissect how the surf event of the year dropped and didn't make a splash, learn why you ought not catch two good waves in a row, discover one unconventional trait the best surfers do the exact opposite of you, realize that their parents devised a game to ditch them, and advise what to do when your dog is a bit to amorous. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

In today's show Chas and David learn about the celestial force that's gifted Erin Brooks her 3-peat, they discover a new tactic to help reduce crowds in the line-up potentially permanently, decide when a Chinese wax job may be worth while, figure out why people smile after a wipe-out, reveal that humans love imperfect pets more, and uncover a hack that could allow you to access all of your wildest dreams. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

In today's show David and Chas calculate the fallout from Lowers, learn the ultimate strategy to neg fellow surfers, rank a hierarchy of terms for tube time, heed a very critical warning about the dangers of regulating in the lineup, discover the most versatile word in the English language, finally find a way to clear the calendar, and seek imperial evidence to determine if they are, in fact, idiots. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

In today's show Chas and David learn how the WSL's Ai assistant needs to learn who Occy is, they survey the Poo Poo touches lingering affects on Lowers, identify the surf world figure who now owns the fanciest car in all of surfing, hear about which pro went well beyond unsolicited advice and made things physical, learn why you should always defer "shotgun", never wear dangles, and your sole surf pursuit should be to get barreled. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

In today's show David and Chas send a mole into the San Clemente mafia to infiltrate the manosphere and learn about their Godfather, get a cavity from Erin Brooks but court her as ambassador for their next big biz venture, learn why coaching is needed to make the CT but will prevent you every winning a title, determine that JOB will to start a jazz band if he ever wants proper respect, and they discover that children are the prototype for the narcissistic personality type. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

In today's show Chas gets the scoop on David's Peru trip and the boys discuss their sustaining love affair with midlengthed surfboards, learn about the virtues of the Twinzer, extoll the joys of watching a live comp with a crowd, lambast Tyler for rewriting how low a claim can go, discover the two disparate groups allowed to wear floatation, and discuss the dangers of being sponsored by an alcohol brand. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!