198 - The Grit! December 19, 2017

It’s John John Day! Join Chas and David as they celebrate JJF’s 2nd World Title, JFlo’s 2nd Pipe Masters win, and Dirty Gabe’s perennial villain status. The boys discuss why God forsaked Gabriel, why the WSL judges need to stay in Santa Monica all year long, the break-up of surfing’s biggest power couple, and why Stephanie Gilmore should draw a hulking man on her surfboard. Take the candy!

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THE PIPE MASTERS

Congrats to JJF for winning your 2nd World Title

Congrats to Jeremy Flores for winning your 2nd Pipe Masters title

Is the Florence vs Flores final the most similar sounding last name final ever?? Only 2 letters difference.

Should Gabe embrace the role of the villain? He seems to be the only person who doesn’t recognize his status. Should he be worried about becoming Damien Hardman 2.0? Is the Brazilian Storm stealing his thunder?

….damn
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With title hopes on the line, was @gabrielmedina’s blocking tactic warranted? The WSL created a block-prevention rule due to Gabriel’s performance in Tahiti. Should they further amend the rule to prevent this type of blocking? Will Gabe’s legacy be his surfing or his tactics? Discuss! ?? @kellyslater
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A lot of people are bringing this up as a comparison, but there are a few clear distinctions. Does it matter that, A) @kellyslater actually surfed the wave for a score, B) Kirra is inherently less dangerous than Pipe, C) Kelly surfs away from @joelparko rather than towards him, presuming that @gabrielmedina was hoping Kelly would make contact and render an interference. ? Discuss! ?? (Footage front the 2013 Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast)
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There can only be 1 Dora. Thankfully, the Brazlian wunderknid’s parents, in a deft move with ingenious foresight branded their boy as Yago. Nicely done.

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Welcome in boys. The water is warm.

CARISSA GOT MARRIED TO LUKE

Congrats kids. Enjoy!

Yesterday I married the man of my dreams. It was beyond perfect. Better than I could have ever imagined. I didn’t want it to end. Thank you to everyone that was a part of our day and who made it so special. Check the link in my bio ???? pic: @mauimakaphotography
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Dirty John: Click here to listen to the series or just get in your pod app.

David’s girlfriend places the critical 911 call in the final episode (at the 25 minute mark of episode 6, ‘Terra’! She’s now officially more podcast famous than David!