032 - The Grit! December 11, 2018

In today’s show David and Chas celebrate the biggest influencer of 2018; hint they’ve sunk businesses, instigated substantial firings, and have even started a trend to desecrate the seven wonders of the world. Plus, a look back at the best fights of 2018 and a look into the future at Slater’s retirement. Enjoy!

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David picks Scott Bass over Chas Smith on Swell Season

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@david_lee_scales on if he had to choose between Scott Bass @boardroomshow & Chas Smith @surfjournalist as a co-host forever… listen to the latest Episode of @swellseasonsurf Now Streaming! Click the link in the bio to listen. @waxstudios @sundownskisurfshop @smashsurf @surfsplendor @pomerjoy #swellseasonsurfradio #surfradio #surfpodcast #swellseasonradio #swellseason #surfing #surftalkradio
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Be sure to follow @JustinJayPhoto

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I’m putting my team together for Pipe and I heard this guy is pretty adept at surfboard riding. Does anybody know much about this dude? Is he any good? #KellySlater #Pipeline #WSL #portraits #Aloha
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And professor @Mencel_Surfboards

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6’0” Shogun from Sunday ?#mencelsurfboards
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THE BIGGEST INFLUENCER OF 2018 . . . CHAS SMITH!

Chas inspires a photographer to desecrate a monument.

And influencing The New Yorker. Full article HERE

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BeachGrit makes it into @newyorkermag. Link in profile!
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