In today’s show, traditional masculinity returns, the prestigious Edward Invitational reasserts surfing’s core values, then David and Chas crack the code for the perfect nap, plot how to steal wine back from a holiday party, and resolve to take all life advice from Matthew McConaughey in 2025. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Partner: WeekendVans.com/su…

In today’s show San Diego’s surfboard and surfwear icon Rusty joins us to explain how his MIT mathematician father’s missive to follow his passion led him to art school and then to surfboards, learning how to push past moments of self-doubt, the secret unlock to Occy’s ’84 Thruster, the perils of licensing deals, and why some of the best design dev…

In today’s show David and Scott attempt to wrap their minds around the massive swell that is still pouring through the Pacific while discussing the phenomenal Eddie, historic Mavericks, near flawless Peahi, and how to dodge the local crowd at your home break. Enjoy! Partners: ColbyPlus.com Partners: REALWatersports.com Partners: DrinkAG1.com/surf P…

In today’s show San Diego’s surfboard and surfwear icon Rusty joins us to explain how his MIT mathematician father’s missive to follow his passion led him to art school and then to surfboards, learning how to push past moments of self-doubt, the secret unlock to Occy’s ’84 Thruster, the perils of licensing deals, and why … Continue reading "541 – R…

In today’s show David and Chas celebrate a Christmas miracle in the form of a walrus, uncover the secret to winning a Pipe Master’s title, warn parents against the dangers of surf coaching, and advocate for the return of the dapper grandpa. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Partner: WeekendVans.com/surf THE WALRUS aka Sofa Surfer JOIN … Continue reading …

In today’s show David and Scott recap the (Florence) Pipe Masters and reveal the greatest surf story of 2024, develop a strategy to manifest one’s own will, celebrate the streamer/commentator who won a surf contest, shift focus towards Waimea, and prep for the swell of the winter. Enjoy! Partners: SurfNVS.com Partners: REALWatersports.com Partners:…

In today’s show Chas and David’s inspiration behind their persona’s is revealed, Filipe inadvertently reveals his mental health to ESPN, Hawaiian enforcers shoot themselves in own feet, and they identify the precise reason VANS won’t pay to live stream the Pipe Masters. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Partner: VAERWatches.com/surfsplendor JOIN US IN JA…

In today’s show surfing’s foremost historian reveals the pro surfer who saved his life at age 12, the gift of finding 50 year old surf footage from his youth, the unsung heroes lost to surf history, how history is shaped by those who elect to share it, and why is more important than ever to cement archiving surf history. Learn more about your ad ch…

In today’s show surfing’s foremost historian reveals the pro surfer who saved his life at age 12, the gift of finding 50 year old surf footage from his youth, the unsung heroes lost to surf history, how history is shaped by those who elect to share it, and why is more important than ever to … Continue reading "540 – Matt Warshaw: Round Six" The pos…

In today’s show Scott and David predict the implications of the surf apparel “industry” wreckage, attempt to find the Pipe Masters, find refuge in new surfboards, and finally accept that it was, indeed, better yesterday. Enjoy! Partners: ColbyPlus.com Partners: REALWatersports.com Partners: DrinkAG1.com/surf Partners: Surfrider.org Partners: Treesw…

In today’s show David and Chas identify the single most important surf fan of all-time and anoint their sainthood, the then pivot into a True Crime podcast, reveal the most unlikely rags to riches surf story, dispense garbage financial advice, and give a single tip to mint a solid gold marriage. Plus Barrel or Nah?! … Continue reading "297 – The Gr…

In today’s episode Holly Beck recounts her rapid rise into professional surfing and disillusionment, becoming an inadvertent model, expatriate freedoms, the fallacy of reality TV, and the holistic healing inherent to surfing. Enjoy! Presented by FlorenceMarineX.com/surf for 20% off Presented by: Surfrider.org Presented by: REALWatersports.com Prese…

In today’s episode Holly Beck recounts her rapid rise into professional surfing and disillusionment, becoming an inadvertent model, expatriate freedoms, the fallacy of reality TV, and the holistic healing inherent to surfing. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesโดย David Lee Scales

In today’s show Scott and David survey the start contrast between the desert and Eden, marvel at the latest double barrel at Pipe, guffaw at the recent void of live streaming, announce the latest big wave comp, and celebrate past kings who shirked the limelight. Enjoy! Partners: WaterwaysTravel.com Partners: SurfNVS.com Partners: REALWatersports.co…

In today’s show Chas and David advise best methods to milk the clock and stick it to the main, explain why finding a surf nemesis is your fastest route to ripping, navigate the trickiness of a prone take-off, and caution against offering to coach a youth sports team. Enjoy! Partner: VAERWatches.com/surfsplendor PICKLE CHAS AND TOMATO DAVID? … Conti…

In today’s show Scott reveals the quickest way to release serotonin, David shares the secret to J.O.B.’s virality, the boys survey how Surf Witches are stealing market share from the WSL, recenter their attention on the North Shore, and identify how prioritizing self-interest is an oxymoron. Enjoy! Partners: ColbyPlus.com Partners: SurfNVS.com Part…

Pipeline aficionado Liam McNamara joins us to discuss how growing up in a commune on welfare informed his approach to surfing on the North Shore, the single financial decision that salvaged his career earnings, how shepherding Hawaii’s youth rectifies past misdeeds, and why his last session at Pipe was nearly his last day on earth. … Continue readi…

Pipeline aficionado Liam McNamara joins us to discuss how growing up in a commune on welfare informed his approach to surfing on the North Shore, the single financial decision that salvaged his career earnings, how shepherding Hawaii’s youth rectifies past misdeeds, and why his last session at Pipe was nearly his last day on earth. Enjoy! Learn mor…

In today’s show Chas takes back what was rightfully his (from Ashton and from ChatGPT), David identifies a potential new WSL owner, Italo goes under the knife, Drouyn tries to get under the covers, and the boys determine the precise number of possessions needed to unlock happiness. Enjoy! Partner: DrinkAG1.com/surf Partner: WeekendVans.com CHATGPT …

In today’s show Scott returns with tales from Tavarua and cautions of Cloudbreak, David announces our next listener surf trip, and the boys celebrate Rasta’s EAST winner, the return of the North Shore season, and JJF bequeathes another piece of fine art for the surf world to admire. Enjoy! Partners: DrinkAG1.com/surf Partners: ColbyPlus.com Partner…

In today’s show we hear from Jersey board builder Brian Wynn about how he built a career on doing what no else wanted to do, the fastest way to expedite one’s learning curve, why staying small is recession safe, and how ice hockey staves off burn-out. Enjoy! Partner: DrinkAG1.com/surf Presented by FlorenceMarineX.com/surf for 20% off Presented by: …

In today’s show we hear from Jersey board builder Brian Wynn about how he built a career on doing what no else wanted to do, the fastest way to expedite one’s learning curve, why staying small is recession safe, and how ice hockey staves off burn-out. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

In today’s show, medium wave surfer Z-Pain protests too much love for Queen P, Curren spots a podcaster in the wild, Slater KO’s Samuel Jackson & Vin Diesel, and David and Chas rank the least sexy instruments to play whilst naked. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy. Sponsor: HelloFresh.com/freesurf TOM CURREN AND ALLEN SARLO IN THE HOUSE … Continue reading…