Spit!

Category: Spit!

Spit! is a weekly show hosted by David Lee Scales and Scott Bass discussing all the latest news, gossip, rumor, and innuendo running through the surf industry and their local line-ups.

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March 28, 2023 New

298 – Spit! March 28, 2023

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In today's show Scott and David pay homage to one of Santa Cruz's unsung female surf pioneers, parse the definition

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March 21, 2023 New

297 – Spit! March 21, 2023

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In today's show Scott and David discuss Andrew Kidman's latest love letter to the backyard builder, David makes a move

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March 15, 2023 New

296 – Spit! March 15, 2023

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In today's show David attempts to count the number of boards in Scott's quiver (including his off-site storage), recap the

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March 8, 2023 New

295 – Spit! March 8, 2023

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In today's show Scott and David analyze the CT Shaper's Rankings concept, print a Tudor-inspired retraction about the origins of

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February 28, 2023

294 – Spit! February 28, 2023

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In today's show Scott and David discuss the built-in limitation to surfboard pricing, why lifeguards are the unsung heroes of

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February 21, 2023

293 – Spit! February 21, 2023

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In today's episode Scott and David tally the real world toll of underpaying surfboard builders, shame the kook who dry

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February 16, 2023

292 – Spit! February 16, 2023

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In today's show Scott and David analyze the controversial interference call at Sunset, share why Leonardo Fioravanti has become their

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February 8, 2023

291 – Spit! February 8, 2023

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In today's show Scott and David discuss the couple of highlight and major underwhelm of the Pipe Pro, including world

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January 31, 2023

290 – Spit! January 31, 2023

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Donald Brink joins Scott and David to discuss how to replicate a magic board and his new podcast series "YouLane",

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January 24, 2023

289 – Spit! January 24, 2023

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Still reeling from Sunday's historic day at The Bay, Scott and David recap the Eddie Aikau Invitational; the good, the

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January 17, 2023

288 – Spit! January 17, 2023

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In perhaps the best week ever for surf and surfing in the 479 weeks we've been recording this podcast, a

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January 10, 2023

287 – Spit! January 10, 2023

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The Eddie Aikau Invitational is on! Scott and David discuss the history of the event, past winners, and why it

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January 3, 2023

286 – Spit! January 3, 2023

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In our first show of the new year, Scott begs for a reassessment of last year's "Pipe Master" and David

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December 22, 2022

285 – Spit! December 22, 2022

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In today's episode Scott and David recap the Vans Pipe Masters, the successes and failures of the format, the blow-ins

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December 14, 2022

284 – Spit! December 14, 2022

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In today's episode David and Scott investigate the female pioneers of Pipeline, the shifting culture of Pipe's hierarchy, whether the

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December 7, 2022

283 – Spit! December 7, 2022

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In today's episode an expected mid-show phone call from Erik Logan demystifies (or doesn't) the controversy surrounding all the 'CT

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November 30, 2022

282 – Spit! November 30, 2022

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In today's show Scott and David recap the last run of swell in So Cal and discuss surfers getting hooked

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November 23, 2022

281 – Spit! November 23, 2022

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In today's episode, Scott unpacks from last week's surf trip to Central America before the boys discuss the single greatest

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November 9, 2022

280 – Spit! November 9, 2022

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In today's show Scott and David discuss Nathan Florence's wild foam ball wrangle in Ireland, the meaninglessness of Griff's sponsor

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November 2, 2022

279 – Spit! November 2, 2022

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In today's show Scott and David scratch the empty corners of their brain's in an attempt to recall their single

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October 25, 2022

278 – Spit! October 25, 2022

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In today's show Scott and David celebrate the birth of the first surf television streaming network, critique it's first attempt

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October 18, 2022

277 – Spit! October 18, 2022

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In a triumphant return, Scott back from The Boardroom Show, David back from wedding bliss, the boys recap their hectic

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September 28, 2022

276 – Spit! September 28, 2022

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In today's show David and Scott attempt to understand the ISA World Champs format, rewards, and unveil two additional ways

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September 22, 2022

275 – Spit! September 22, 2022

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In today's episode Scott reveals the shapers match-ups for the Icons of Foam shaping competition, David unpacks the newly released

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September 14, 2022

274 – Spit! September 14, 2022

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In today's show Scott and David recap Finals Day and the waves that hit Lowers the following days, they discuss

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September 7, 2022

273 – Spit! September 7, 2022

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Finals Day is upon us! Scott chats directly with WSL CEO Erik Logan to get the inside scoop on Finals

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September 1, 2022

272 – Spit! September 1, 2022

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In today's episode Scott reveals the new, completely restructured Pipe Masters while David debates it's strengths and weaknesses, they then

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August 22, 2022

271 – Spit! August 22, 2022

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Still reeling from the second best day of surfing competition of the 2022 season, Scott and David recap the amazing

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August 18, 2022

270 – Spit! August 18, 2022

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Surprise surprise! Two episodes in one week! To make up for missing last week, Scott and David are bringing you

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August 15, 2022

269 – Spit! August 15, 2022

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In today's show David details "The Angriest Man In Surfing" saga, Scott explains his personal run-ins with the offender, and

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August 12, 2022

Bye Week – Out With Covid!

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Hey all, David here just checking in to regretfully inform you that our whole house is down with Covid! It's

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August 4, 2022

268 – Spit! August 4, 2022

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In today's show David and Scott finally come up with a definitive definition for "style", explain why Russian bots may

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July 27, 2022

267 – Spit! July 27, 2022

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In today's episode Scott and David discuss the ethics of asking a shaper to replicate another shapers board, recount Michael

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July 20, 2022

266 – Spit! July 20, 2022

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In today's show Scott and David celebrate a wild week of massive south swell, they tell the history and story

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July 13, 2022

265 – Spit! July 13, 2022

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In today's episode Scott yarns about his recent south-of-the-border sojourn, the boys recap day one of JBay, question where surfing's

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July 6, 2022

264 – Spit! July 6, 2022

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In today's episode David and Scott do a deep dive into the world of surfboard investing, they unpack ELO's (unintentionally)

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June 29, 2022

263 – Spit! June 29, 2022

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In today's show Scott and David discuss Filipe finally getting recognition from the judges, Gabe's off-season affecting his on-season, and

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June 22, 2022

262 – Spit! June 22, 2022

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In today's episode David reviews The Yin and Yang of Gerry Lopez, Scott reviews his Rainbow Quan, the boys then

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June 16, 2022

261 – Spit! June 16, 2022

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In today's show Scott and David evaluation the El Salvador Pro, question Kelly's withdrawal, reminisce over an era when we

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June 9, 2022

260 – Spit! June 9, 2022

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In today's episode Scott and David discuss the latest injury to derail JJF's title run, Robbo's convenient and consistent nod

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June 2, 2022

259 – Spit! June 2, 2022

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In today's episode Scott and David discuss Gabriel's return at G-Land, the World Title contender who has withdrawn with COVID,

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May 25, 2022

258 – Spit! May 25, 2022

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In today's show, Scott and David do a deeper dive into how to equalize opportunity within sports for Trans athletes,

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May 18, 2022

257 – Spit! May 18, 2022

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In today's episode Scott attempts to stay warm below the belt, David advocates for burning kids in the line up

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May 11, 2022

256 – Spit! May 11, 2022

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In today's show we see the fruition of Scott's beloved TWATS Tour, Shukin reminds us that you can never beat

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May 3, 2022

255 – Spit! May 3, 2022

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In today's show Scott and David break down the Margaret River Pro, the Zeke Lau vs Jacob Wilcox kerfuffle, all

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April 28, 2022

254 – Spit! April 28, 2022

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In today's show Scott and David identify 2022 as the renaissance era of non-professional surfing, celebrate Drew Brophy's return to

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April 20, 2022

253 – Spit! April 20, 2022

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Scott and David discuss the CT athlete's petition to the WSL and ELO's stern response, how Jessi Miley Dyer failed

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April 13, 2022

252 – Spit! April 13, 2022

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In today's show Scott and David the hollow shadow of Bells, Apple+'s foray BTS look at the WSL's 2021 season,

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April 6, 2022

251 – Spit! April 6, 2022

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? In today's show Shukin reminds us that your ego is not your amigo, listeners call-in to banter about why

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March 30, 2022

250 – Spit! March 30, 2022

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Scott and David discuss the WSL's newly added events to the Longboard World Tour and Joel's role in the decision,

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March 23, 2022

249 – Spit! March 23, 2022

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Today Scott and David investigate the evidence sprinkled across the web to determine if current champ Gabe Medina will return

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March 16, 2022

248 – Spit! with Britt Merrick!

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Spoiler alert! Newly crowned Stab In The Dark two-time winner, Britt Merrick of Channel Island surfboards joins Scott and David

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March 9, 2022

247 – Spit! March 9, 2022

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In today's episode David and Scott recap the lackluster event in Portugal, celebrate California's first win in 13 years, question

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March 2, 2022

246 – Spit! March 2, 2022

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In today's show Scott and David discuss #3 ranked Moana Jones Wong being excluded from event #3, Gabriel Medina's inebriated

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February 21, 2022

245 – Spit! February 21, 2022

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In today's show Scott and David pick up the shrapnel of the completely upended Championship Tour rankings, marvel at the

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February 17, 2022

244 – Spit! February 17, 2022

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? In today's show Scott and David recap the first two days of competition at Sunset Beach, survey the dismantling

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February 7, 2022

243 – Spit! February 7, 2022

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The dust has settled at Pipeline and we celebrate Moana and Kelly's respective historic feats and talk about everything that

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February 2, 2022

242 – Spit! February 2, 2022

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After two harrowing and one disappointing day at the Pipeline, Scott and David convene mid-event to recap all the highlight

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January 26, 2022

241 – Spit! January 26, 2022

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In today's episode Scott and David survey the latest happening from The Rock; Waimea breaks, Kelly shows up with a

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January 21, 2022

240 – Spit! January 20, 2021

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Hawai'i is going full tilt and Kelly has finally arrived but will be denied entry into Australia, Caitlin Simmers has

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January 12, 2022

239 – Spit! January 11, 2022

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Scott breaks down his surfboard purchases of 2022, then David recaps the last week's events in Hawaii and swells at

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January 5, 2022

238 – Spit! January 5, 2022

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Scott returns for the first show of 2022 where he and David make their bold predictions for the year, including

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December 29, 2021

237 – Spit! December 29, 2021

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This week we time travel back to January 2020 where Scott and David make bold predictions for the year (Ha!!),

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December 23, 2021

236 – Spit! December 23, 2021

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In today's Christmas special, Scott breaks news of Kelly's "retirement" and David questions its' earnestness. The boys then unpack Kelly's

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December 14, 2021

235 – Spit! December 14, 2021

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Scott and David unpack the spectacular tow-in event at Nazare, make a case for the functional chop hop, assess the

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December 7, 2021

234 – Spit! December 7, 2021

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In today's episode David and Scott evaluate the '22 crop of rookies, stack rank Eddie vs Jaws, celebrate the world's

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December 1, 2021

233 – Spit! November 30, 2021

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In today's show Scott and David celebrate the opening of the Hawai'i season, the return of The Eddie (or not),

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November 24, 2021

232 – Spit! November 23, 2021

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In today's show Scott and David anticipate the upcoming Hawai'i season but lament its new identity. They then identify the

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November 17, 2021

231 – Spit! November 17, 2021

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In today's show David and Scott defend against the foiling fallout and draft the articles of incorporation for the Paddle

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November 9, 2021

230 – Spit! November 9, 2021

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In today's show David and Scott delineate when it is or isn't justifiable to smash a tow-Foiler's board with boulders,

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November 3, 2021

229 – Spit! November 3, 2021

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David returns to the show as a father to discuss the Big Wave Awards, the hidden and very real threat

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October 21, 2021

228 – Spit! October 20, 2021

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David and Scott discuss the idea of planned obsolescence in board building, the virtue of quads, the failing of US

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October 13, 2021

227 – Spit! with Devon Howard, October 13, 2021

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Devon Howard joins us to discuss the Malibu Classic, the futile pursuit of earning a living on a longboard, the

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October 6, 2021

226 – Spit! October 6, 2021

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??? 144,000 gallons of oil have spilled and are contaminating our local beaches. Scott and David discuss a plan of

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September 29, 2021

225 – Spit! September 29, 2021

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?? Trip Forman joins David and Scott to recap the Icons Of Foam competition at The Boardroom Show. They celebrate

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September 15, 2021

224 – Spit! September 15, 2021

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Today we recap the end of the 2021 CT season's Final's Day at Lowers, question the need for a 4th

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September 8, 2021

223 – Spit! September 8, 2021

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? In today's episode Scott faces the Scales of Justice: was it a burn or was it his turn? He

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September 1, 2021

222 – Spit! September 1, 2021

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In today's show Scott introduces "Scales Of Justice" and explains how increased carbon emissions decreases surfers in the lineup. David

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August 18, 2021

221 – Spit! August 17, 2021

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The Tahiti Pro gets cancelled and the Teahupo'o goes richter! The Final 5 includes two very unexpected contenders. A Hippie

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August 11, 2021

220 – Spit! August 11, 2021

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? In today's show we recap opening day of the Corona Open Mexico, Jezza's retirement, the end of the JJF

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August 3, 2021

219 – Spit! August 3, 2021

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In today's episode we reveal breaking news that has dire implications for the Championship Tour. A listener then poses a

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July 27, 2021

218 – Spit! July 27, 2021

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The Olympic surfing games have concluded! In today's show David and Scott assess the medalists, the World Champs who floundered,

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July 22, 2021

217 – Spit! July 21, 2021

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In today's episode Scott delivers the official Olympic forecast (a typhoon is coming!), David delivers Julian Wilson's unofficial retirement (while

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July 14, 2021

216 – Spit! July 14, 2021

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In today's show Scott delivers the Olympic surf forecast, gives advice for how to not annoy your shaper, David offers

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July 6, 2021

215 – Spit! July 6, 2021

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In today's show Scott and David make a case for discretion as patriotism, foam being your friend, analyze the making

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June 30, 2021

214 – Spit! June 30, 2021

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? In today's show David and Scott celebrate the life of Greg Noll and ponder where masculinity went, lament the

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June 23, 2021

213 – Spit! June 23, 2021

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In today's episode Scott and David pay homage to The Chip creator, fantasize about a life with Marilyn Monroe, celebrate

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June 17, 2021

212 – Spit! June 17, 2021

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In today's show Scott and David do a deep dive into episode 1 of EAST,  reimagine the business plan for

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June 9, 2021

211 – Spit! June 9, 2021

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In today's episode Scott's swinging at windmills and David has reckoning with his white savior complex. They then devise a

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June 2, 2021

210 – Spit! June 2, 2021

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David and Scott tabulate the COVID transmissions at the ISA games and discuss the departure of World Champs Gabe and

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May 26, 2021

209 – Spit! May 26, 2021

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Old men David Scales and Scott Bass shake their fists at kids these days, try to assess which of the

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May 19, 2021

208 – Spit! May 19, 2021

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In today's show Scott reports on his recent surf trip down south, the boys anoint this year's World Champ prediction,

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May 12, 2021

207 – Spit! May 12, 2021

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In today's show Scott and David dissect their own fascination with The Ultimate Surfer, they then survey the entirely injured

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May 5, 2021

206 – Spit! May 5, 2021

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Scott and David recap the Internet's response to Devon's leashless irresponsibility, they chat with Surfline's reps about the PR damage

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April 28, 2021

205 – Spit! with Devon Howard!

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Devon Howard joins Scott and David to defend his sans leash stance against a snowflake mob, explain the role of

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April 21, 2021

204 – Spit! April 21, 2021

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In today's episode David and Scott unpack the Narrabeen Classic, Italo's incomplete controversy, Morgan's two-peat defeat of JJF, Coffin's debt

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April 14, 2021

203 – Spit! April 14, 2021

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Gabriel's claim for 3, Carissa's anti-claim for 9.9, Morgan's surfing to diminishing returns, and Italo's impending slum, David and Scott

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April 7, 2021

202 – Spit! April 7, 2021

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While watching Round 3 of the Newcastle Pro, David and Scott heats, question boards (including the Gerry Lopez Soft Top),

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April 1, 2021

201 – Spit! April 1, 2021

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The 'CT is back at Newcastle and, oh boy, there's much to discuss. Scott and David dissect the performances, the

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March 24, 2021

200 – Spit! March 24, 2021

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Scott and David celebrate 200 episodes with merch, relearning how to pop-up, celebrating Scott's little known filmmaking history, cancelling Genghis

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March 17, 2021

199 – Spit! March 17, 2021

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Play a round of Spit! Surf Trivia! David fails miserably and Scott only knows because Matt Warshaw fed him the

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March 10, 2021

198 – Spit! March 10, 2021

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The WSL's charter flight touches down in Sydney without two World Title contenders! Scott and David survey the four key

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March 3, 2021

197 – Spit! March 3, 2021

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In today's episode Scott and David celebrate the return of Cape Fear, question their obsession with carnage, confront the realities

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February 25, 2021

196 – Spit! February 25, 2021

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Footage of Scott's board ding incident from last week has emerged! David and Scott assess fault before doing a deep

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February 16, 2021

195 – Spit! February 16, 2021

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The next four events of the WSL's 'CT have been confirmed and Pat O' has left the building. Taj has

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February 10, 2021

194 – Spit! February 10, 2021

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In today's surfboard themed episode of Spit! the boys discuss the travails of replicating a magic board, discuss the sexiest

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February 3, 2021

193 – Spit! February 3, 2021

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David and Scott discuss the potential of WSL CT event at Lennox and the community backlash, Nev Hyman's relationship with

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January 27, 2021

192 – Spit! January 26, 2021

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In today's show Scott and David celebrate the return of Taj, reveal why his boards are too small, calculate the

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January 20, 2021

191 – Spit! January 20, 2021

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David and Scott recap the Omega Swell that bombarded the North Shore and Pe'ahi this past Saturday; the shattering of

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January 13, 2021

190 – Spit! January 13, 2021

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David and Scott discuss the endless winter swells that have been bombarding the North Pacific, the Mel families historic week

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January 5, 2021

189 – Spit! January 5, 2021

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SUBSCRIBE  Breaking news from the WSL, Sunset and Steamer Lane are both cancelled. David and Scott discuss how this jeopardizes

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December 30, 2020

188 – Spit! December 30, 202

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Loyal parishioner Scott seeks absolution for selfish behavior during a recent run of swell and a pious David presides over

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December 22, 2020

187 – Spit! December 22, 2020

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SUBSCRIBE David and Scott unpack the stuttered, infectious, and fraught start to the 2021 Championship Tour. They analyze Tyler's unconventional

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December 15, 2020

186 – Spit! December 15, 2020

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SUBSCRIBE David and Scott discuss WSL CEO Erik Logan's contraction of COVID during the Pipe Masters, the subsequent suspension of

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December 8, 2020

185 – Spit! December 8, 2020

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SUBSCRIBE David and Scott unpack the first day of competition for the 2021 season, make world title predictions, discuss the

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December 1, 2020

184 – Spit! December 1, 2020

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SUBSCRIBE In today's show David and Scott analyze the 2021 CT athlete's as they descend on Pipeline amid COVID restrictions

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November 24, 2020

183 – Spit! November 24, 2020

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SUBSCRIBE HERE In today's episode Scott and David discuss Channel Island's new ownership, backlash to JS's foreign trade policy, the

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November 17, 2020

182 – Spit! November 17, 2020

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David and Scott survey the WSL's 2021 tour announcement, the new stops, and not-so-grand finale. They then lament the state

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November 10, 2020

181 – Spit! November 10, 2020

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David chisels figureheads into surfing's Mount Rushmore while Scott shames a 13 year old girl and crickets chirp at WSL

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November 3, 2020

180 – Spit! November 3, 2020

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David and Scott discuss the discipline required to surf well beyond your 50s, why filmmakers should get out of the

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October 28, 2020

179 – Spit! October 28, 2020

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David and Scott discuss the massive swell's bombarding Europe and why the world's best won't be riding them, why figure

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October 21, 2020

178 – Spit! October 21, 2020

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David and Scott discuss Fat Occy's Phoenix Tour, Dane's "well-rounded" wetsuit company, Wilko getting toe-tapped by a Great White, and

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October 15, 2020

177 – Spit! October 14, 2020

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In today's episode David and Scott analyze whether Italo Ferreira will be our final world champ ever, why Jay Davies

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October 6, 2020

176 – Spit! October 6, 2020

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David and Scott offer a post-mortem of Surfer Magazine and their death rattle political endorsement, how dissension will affect brands

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September 28, 2020

175 – Spit! September 28, 2020

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David and Scott discuss the largest day at Swami's ever, Laird becoming the richer pro surfer ever, Ellie Jean becoming

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September 22, 2020

174 – Spit! September 22, 2020

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In today's episode Scott and David distill the essence of "it" and why Jack Robbo commands our gaze. The boys

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September 15, 2020

173 – Spit! September 15, 2020

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In today's show Scott regales David with tales of his recent international sojourn and the perils of riding a Twin

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September 1, 2020

172 – Spit! September 1, 2020

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In today's episode Scott and David do a deep dive into surfboards; materials, fins, volume, and why sentiment and expectation

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August 25, 2020

171 – Spit! August 25, 2020

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In today's episode, David and Scott survey the tubes that are breaking boards in Yeppoon, receive a both a broader

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August 19, 2020

170 – Spit! August 19, 2020

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Scott and David discuss the birthing process, how stereotypes are developed and validated, why individuals contain more complexities than groups,

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August 5, 2020

169 – Spit! August 4, 2020

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In today's episode Scott and David analyze race relations through the lens of an Indonesian boat trip, David champion's for

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July 28, 2020

168 – Spit! July 28, 2020

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Today David and Scott dissect field notes from Kook U, find healing and positivity through retribution, dodge pride and it's

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July 24, 2020

167 – Spit! July 24, 2020

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Today be the day fair heathens; David and Scott bestow upon the vast surfing world list of 10 unassailable, irrefutable

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July 14, 2020

166 – Spit! July 14, 2020

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In today's show Scott and David break news of Kelly Slater's secret recon mission, celebrate second bananas, design a Surfing

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July 9, 2020

165 – Spit! July 9, 2020

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The pandemic is to blame for the rise in midlengths, pro surfers sign up for unemployment benefits, Surfing Australia fires

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June 30, 2020

164 – Spit! June 30, 2020

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In today's episode of Spit! Scott and David analyze which era was the greatest to be a surfer, identify the

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June 16, 2020

163 – Spit! June 16, 2020

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In today's show David and Scott dive deeper down the kneeboard wormhole and discover a direct link to Curren's Superdave

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June 9, 2020

162 – Spit! June 9, 2020

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In today's episode Scott and David cover the Black Live's Matter paddle outs, find the surfboards that were stolen from

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June 1, 2020

161 – Spit! June 1, 2020

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In today's episode Scott and David survey the damage from last night's riots, guess at Ross Clarke-Jones' annual income, bid

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May 27, 2020

160 – Spit! May 27, 2020

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In today's episode Scott and David update their Baja travel policies, dive deep in to Hull surfboard design and fin

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May 20, 2020

159 – Spit! May 19, 2020

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In today's episode David get's "core shamed" for his privilege and booties, then nearly catches an STD from Craigslist. Scott

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May 12, 2020

158 – Spit! May 12, 2020

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Today Scott and David celebrate the lives of Sharron Marshall, Ben Kelly, and the five surfers who drown in The

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May 5, 2020

157 – Spit! May 5, 2020

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In today's episode David and Scott address the political motivations underlying local beach closures. Scott reviews his recent Xanadu acquisition

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April 29, 2020

156 – Spit! April 28, 2020

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In today's episode Scott reveals the conclusion of his reconnoitered strike mission. Then he and David discuss the WSL big

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April 21, 2020

155 – Spit! April 21, 2020

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Scott and David discuss San Diego citizen's uprising to reopen beaches and Scott blueprints his plan to bury a board

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April 8, 2020

154 – Spit! April 8, 2020

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In today's show Scott and David begin the search for a private island to start a new quarantine colony, they

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March 24, 2020

153 – Spit! March 24, 2020

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In today's episode Scott defies COVID quarantine to surf empty SoCal peaks and play a free round of free roam

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March 10, 2020

152 – Spit! March 10, 2020

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In today's episode of Spit! Scott uncovers the most unlikely title contender for 2020. David survey's marijuana's angry influence. The

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February 25, 2020

151 – Spit! February 25, 2020

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In today's episode Scott outlines his quiver for his upcoming Telos trip and embarks on a new diet in preparation.

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February 11, 2020

150 – Spit! February 11, 2020

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In today's show Scott and David debate the risk and reward of married life, survey the economic value of a

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January 28, 2020

149 – Spit! January 28, 2020

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In today's show Scott and David design a new world order, unfettered by brands and the WSL, where JJF and

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January 14, 2020

148 – Spit! January 14, 2019

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Scott and David propose their predictions for 2020! Which Hollysood celeb will hook a North Shore hunk? Which world champ

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December 19, 2019

147 – Spit! December 19, 2019

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It's finals day at Pipeline! Scott and David analyze the title race, discuss the newly deemed unequivocal GOAT, time travel

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December 5, 2019

146 – Spit! December 5, 2019

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In today's episode Scott and David discuss Jack Robinson's Sunset domination, Zeke's valid plea for an interference call, the WSL's

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November 20, 2019

145 – Spit! November 20, 2019

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In today's show Scott and David discuss the joys of exhibitionism but the dangers of voyeurism, the fallacy of handmade

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November 5, 2019

144 – Spit! November 5, 2019

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In today's show Scott and David discuss an equitable price to sell one's soul, world title scenarios, why Sunset's inside

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October 22, 2019

143 – Spit! October 22, 2019

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In today's show Scott and David discuss Gabriel Medina's major malfunction, his priority blunder in Portugal, his entitled mentality, plus

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October 10, 2019

142 – Spit! October 10, 2019

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In today's show David seeks to restrict the usage of the term "pro" surfer, Scott admits to a habit of

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October 1, 2019

141 – Spit! October 1st, 2019

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While David's away in Europe the boys throw back to a 4 year old episode of Spit! Originally aired on

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September 17, 2019

140 – Spit! September 17, 2019

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In today's show Scott details the long and storied fight for the sacred land (and surf) at Hollister Ranch. The

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August 29, 2019

139 – Spit! August 29, 2019

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In today's episode Scott and David recap the 2019 Tahiti Pro (presented by Hurley), David does the ultimate walk of

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August 13, 2019

138 – Spit! August 13, 2019

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In today's show Scott and David discuss the greatest twin battle in history, the greatest pocket-ride in history, the return

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July 31, 2019

137 – Spit! July 31, 2019

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In today's episode Scott and David discuss alternative life strategies for B-list pro surfers, misanthropic sharks, why a whirling vortex is developing

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July 9, 2019

136 – Spit! July 9, 2019

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In today’s episode Scott and David track an ancient  lineage of loyalty and honor that has brewed into an oncoming

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June 25, 2019

135 – Spit! June 25, 2019

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In today's episode the boys recap the Oi Rio Pro and the greatest new and unexpected rivalry on Tour. Scott

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June 11, 2019

134 – Spit! June 11, 2019

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In today's episode Scott and David discuss drug usage in surfing as it relates to the 2020 Olympics and review

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May 28, 2019

133 – Spit! May 28, 2019

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In today's episode, Scott reflects on his Boardroom Show's expansion into Japan, they recap and analyze the Corona Bali Protected,

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April 29, 2019

132 – Spit! April 29, 2019

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In today's episode Scott review's his new Mid Twin from Aryse, David reviews the new Hobgood documentary "And Two If

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April 16, 2019

131 – Spit! April 16, 2019

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In today's episode Scott reflects on a life changing encounter he had in the water in Northern Baja, David reviews

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April 3, 2019

130 – Spit! April 3, 2019

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In today's episode Scott grills David on his travels through Australia. Then the two analyze the woes of surf journalism,

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March 5, 2019

129 – Spit! March 5, 2019

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In today's episode Scott and David assign a monetary value to VIP experiences and an ideal dinner dates, they objectify

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February 19, 2019

128 – Spit! February 19, 2019

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In today's episode Scott and David offer ELo's progress report, discuss Pat O'Connell's new position as Tour commissioner, celebrate the return of

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January 29, 2019

127 – Spit! January 29, 2019

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In today's episode, Scott and David analyze the takeaways from Stab In The Dark, make Volcom Pipe Pro predictions, highlight

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January 18, 2019

126 – Spit! January 18, 2019

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In today's episode Scott and David recount the 2nd most famous fight that took place at Surf Expo (not Chas

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January 8, 2019

125 – Spit! January 8, 2019

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In today's show Scott and David analyze when it's appropriate to burn someone and how meditation will help absolve you.

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December 18, 2018

124 – Spit! December 18, 2018

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In today's show Scott and David recap the 2018 Billabong Pro Pipeline Masters. Hot topics include Kelly's miraculous 3 point ride, whether

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December 10, 2018

123 – Spit! December 10, 2018

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In today's (long over due) show, Scott and David unveil the 2018 Spit! Awards! They also make Pipe predictions, assess

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November 6, 2018

122 – Spit! November 6, 2018

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In today's episode, Scott and David offer an intermediate surfer's guide to Hawaii, survey the best surf films of the

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October 16, 2018

121 – Spit! October 16, 2018

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To open today's show Scott deems David a "wave rider" (not a surfer) and they unpack Scott's misuse of social media. The

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October 2, 2018

120 – Spit! October 2, 2018

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In today's episode of Spit! Scott uncovers David's lack of "core" surferness. They both rejoice their narrow escape of a rare brain eating

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September 20, 2018

119 – Spit! September 20, 2018

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In today's episode of Spit! Scott recounts his recent trip to Mexico (spoiler, he scored) and why he's headed into

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September 9, 2018

118 – Spit! live from Surf Ranch!

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In a special edition of Spit! Scott and David report live from the Surf Ranch Pro. Scott brings back "travishammockery"

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August 20, 2018

117 – Spit! August 20, 2018

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In today's episode of Spit! Scott details his experience at the BSR Cable Park in Waco, Texas, David questions the

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August 1, 2018

116 – Spit! August 1, 2018

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In today's show Scott and David do battle to define the greatest waterman of all time. After the dust settles

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July 9, 2018

115 – Spit! July 9, 2018

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In today's show, Scott and David discuss global warming's impact on hurricane surf, why Filipe will never win a world

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June 26, 2018

114 – Spit! June 26, 2018

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In today's episode of Spit! Scott and David rebut ridicule from listener emails, David shares what it's like to travel

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June 13, 2018

113 – Spit! June 13, 2018

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In today's episode Scott and David discuss the dangers of competitive tickling, Mick's huge victory over Kelly Slater, why Julian

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May 29, 2018

112 – Spit! May 29, 2018

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In today's episode of Spit! Scott and David uncover the story behind surfing's biggest charlatan, survey how ego has thwarted mankind's

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May 14, 2018

111 – Spit! May 14, 2018

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In today's episode of Spit! Scott and David question the exclusion of women "Founders" in surfing's legacy, analyze the most

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May 1, 2018

110 – Spit! May 1, 2018

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In today's Spit! Scott and David discuss solutions to clean remove a trash island the size of Alaska that is

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April 21, 2018

109 – Spit! April 21, 2018

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In today's Spit!, Scott and David discuss all the fallout and implications of cancelling the Margaret River Pro; have WSL

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April 12, 2018

108 – Spit! April 12, 2018

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In today's episode Scott and David redefine the English language, discuss how individual surf towns spawn and segregate unique board design, they

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March 27, 2018

107 – Spit! March 27, 2018

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In today's episode of Spit!, Scott and David discuss the latest casualty in surf print media, Jordy's $65k rejection, tomorrow's greatest surf

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March 14, 2018

106 – Spit! March 14, 2018

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In today's episode Scott and David analyze how the 7 Deadly Sins can help you become a better surfer, why we

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February 27, 2018

105 – Spit! February 27, 2018

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In today's episode of Spit!, Scott and David survey the latest rumors around the WSL's withdrawal from Hawaii and their

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February 7, 2018

104 – Spit! February 7, 2018

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In today's episode of Spit!, Scott and David recount their day at Surf Ranch, discuss the backroom politics of the

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January 24, 2018

103 – Spit! January 24, 2018

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In today's episode Scott and David discuss the politics of saving drowning victims, where they would spend their final minutes on

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January 9, 2018

102 – Spit! January 9, 2018

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Today's episode of Spit! features an interview with Slurpee Wave photographer Jonathan Nimerfroh. But first, Scott and David discuss why

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December 27, 2017

101 – Spit! December 27, 2017

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In our final episode of 2017, Scott and David reflect on the year and outline ambitions for 2018. They also explain

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December 12, 2017

100 – Spit! December 12, 2017

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In today's episode, Scott and David reflect on the work of Bruce Brown, Scott's recent experience riding the replica of

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November 14, 2017

099 – Spit! November 14, 2017

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On today's episode of Spit!, tempers flare when Scott and David debate whether specific ethnic groups should be granted priority access to events

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October 30, 2017

098 – Spit! October 30, 2017

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In today's episode of Spit! Scott recounts his inland surf trip to NLand Surf Park which ended with fun waves and

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October 16, 2017

097 – Spit! October 16, 2017

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In today's episode of Spit! Scott recounts his recent trip to France and gives us a first-hand account of the

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September 17, 2017

096 – Spit! September 17, 2017

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In today's episode of Spit! Scott and David discuss the over-scoring of Jordy's "9", why Kanoa needs to go on

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August 29, 2017

095 – Spit! August 29, 2017

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In today's episode of Spit! David and Scott implore the WSL to make our 'CT surfers compete at Mavericks (hashtag anyone?),

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August 16, 2017

Spit! is Now Available on Spit!

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Spit! podcast is no longer available through Surf Splendor. Search "Spit Surf" in your podcast app and subscribe to the

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August 15, 2017

094 – Spit! August 15, 2017

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In today's episode of Spit! David and Scott recap the Billabong Pro Tahiti, declare their updated World Title picks, lament

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August 6, 2017

093 – Spit! August 6, 2017

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It's monumental episode of Spit! For the first time in 3 years of recording together, David and Scott finally go

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July 7, 2017

092 – Spit! July 20, 2017

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In today's episode of Spit! Scott and David recap the greatest surf event in recent history, The 2017 Corona Open J-Bay.

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July 6, 2017

091 – Spit! July 6, 2017

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Today's episode of Spit! ranges from utterly superficial to falsely existential! Strap in. David and Scott discuss Koa Rothman's tooth-shattering

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June 21, 2017

090 – Spit! June 21, 2017

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In today's episode of Spit!, David and Scott survey Occy's forthcoming wave pool "Surf Lakes", analyze the OK Fiji Pro,

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June 6, 2017

168 – Spit! June 6, 2017

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In today's episode of Spit!, Scott recaps his recent surf trip to Mexico where he found enlightenment and his "Core

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089 – Spit! June 6, 2017

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In today's episode of Spit!, Scott recaps his recent surf trip to Mexico where he found enlightenment and his "Core

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May 7, 2017

088 – Spit! May 23, 2017

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Welcome to Spit! with Scott Bass and David Lee Scales. It's the exact same podcast you know and love (call

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April 27, 2017

087 – Spit! April 27, 2017

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Someone contact BeachGrit, there's a Blood Feud! David vs Scott! Kidding . . . kinda . . but not really.

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April 12, 2017

086 – Spit! April 12, 2017

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In today's episode, David and Scott catch up on JJF's blistering performance in WA, the budgetary cuts for the WSL,

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March 21, 2017

085 – Spit! March 21, 2017

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In today's episode David and Scott analyze the spectacular event that was the 2017 Quiksilver Pro. The Slater vs Medina

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March 10, 2017

084 – Spit! March 10, 2017

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In today's episode David and Scott analyze the upcoming 2017 WSL season and the first event at Snapper Rocks. Who

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March 6, 2017

083 – Spit! March 6, 2017

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In this week's show David and Scott catch up on their recent travels, the plethora of surf films washing through

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February 6, 2017

082 – Spit! February 6, 2017

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In this week's episode of Surf News, David and Scott discuss the bankruptcy of the Titans of Mavericks, Kelly and

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January 24, 2017

081 – Spit! with Roger Hinds, January 24, 2017

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Today's episode comes to you in two parts; the first 30 minutes is a follow-up conversation with surfboard shaper Roger

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January 11, 2017

080 – Spit! January 11, 2017

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In today's show David and Scott discuss Paul Speaker's departure from the WSL, Gabriel Media's Surf Institute, a new Guinness

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December 31, 2016

079 – Spit! December 31, 2016

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In today's episode David and Scott discuss the highest paid surfers of 2016, recap the Pipe Masters & the Nazare

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December 12, 2016

078 – Spit! December 12, 2016

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In today's show David and Scott discuss the Surfer Awards, the controversy of the Triple Crown, a marijuana friendly house

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November 30, 2016

077 – Spit! November 30, 2016

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In this week's episode, David and Scott discuss the world's newest surf spots, Jeff Clark's inside scoop on the Titan's

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November 16, 2016

076 – Spit! November 16, 2016

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Massive waves have been crashing on multiple coasts in the Pacific ocean. David and Scott discuss Mavericks, Jaws, the first ever

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October 31, 2016

075 – Spit! October 31, 2016

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Surf Splendor is now accepting donations. Any amount is appreciated but we suggest a monthly, recurring donation of $5. Click

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October 20, 2016

074 – Spit! with Roger Hinds, Jim Kempton, October 20, 2016

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We have a packed show today with a couple of guests. David opens the show with a conversation with Roger

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October 3, 2016

073 – Spit! October 3, 2016

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In today's episode of Surf News, David and Scott discuss David's recent article on Beach Grit that defames Kelly Slater,

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September 19, 2016

072 – Spit! September 19, 2016

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In today's episode David and Scott discuss Surf Park Summit 2 (which Scott emcee'd), the Surf Aid Malibu Cup, the

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August 24, 2016

071 – Spit! August 24, 2016

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David and Scott discuss the proliferation of new podcast's on the market, boards their currently riding, then they chat about

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August 10, 2016

070 – Spit! August 10, 2016

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David and Scott catch up after a month long hiatus to discuss surfing's inclusion into the 2020 Olympics, the Padang

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July 12, 2016

069 – Spit! July 12, 2016

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In today's show David and Scott share Baja stories, read listener emails, discuss the controversial quarterfinal heat 1 at the

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June 29, 2016

068 – Spit! with Dave Prodan, June 29, 2016

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The WSL's VP of Communication Dave Prodan is the guest on today's show. Dave's a regular listener of Surf Splendor

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June 17, 2016

067 – Spit! June 17, 2016

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In today's show David and Scott recap the spectacle that was the 2016 Fiji Pro. In addition to the surfing

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June 8, 2016

066 – Spit! with Matt Parker, June 8, 2016

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We begin today's episode with a conversation with Matt Parker of Album Surfboards about an asymmetrical surfboard that he lent

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May 24, 2016

065 – Spit! May 24, 2016

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The WSL officially owns one of the world's finest waves, Aaron Gold's lifeless body gets plucked from certain death by

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May 2, 2016

064 – Spit! May 2, 2016

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In today's show David and Scott discuss Dane Reynolds compensation and dispute with Quiksilver. They also chat about the Big Wave

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April 19, 2016

063 – Spit! April 19, 2016

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In today's episode, David and Scott analyze the Australian leg of the tour and ask, is unpredictability more valued than perfection? They also

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April 4, 2016

062 – Spit! April 4, 2016

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In today's episode David and Scott recap the Bells Beach event, analyze the Big Wave award nominees, spread rumors and

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March 18, 2016

061 – Spit! March 18, 2016

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This week we cover the glory and drama that was the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast, including the injuries, the upside

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February 29, 2016

060 – Spit! February 29, 2016

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After a couple worthy swells and one false start, The Quiksilver In Memory of Eddie Aikau Invitational finally ran on

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February 16, 2016

059 – Spit! February 16, 2016

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So much surf news! Big waves smashed Mavericks and Jaws, but not Waimea. Did Quik know? Was it all a hoax?

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February 2, 2016

058 – Spit! February 2, 2016

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Recorded while David and Scott watch the final day of the Volcom Pipe Pro, the boys discuss Kelly's plea to

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January 19, 2016

057 – Spit! January 19, 2016

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So much (dare I say it) El Nino swell pumping through the Pacific lately. David and Scott break down the

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January 5, 2016

056 – Spit! January 5, 2016

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In this hard-hitting episode of Surf Splendor, David and Scott reveal their predictions for 2016, analyze social media's ROI, step

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December 21, 2015

055 – Spit! December 21, 2015

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Bonus episode! David and Scott chime-in on Adriano's World Title, the Pipe Masters, and Kelly Slater's Wave Pool. It's been

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December 14, 2015

054 – Spit! with Rob Machado, December 14, 2015

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We have a supersized show for you today, complete with an interview with Rob Machado and Firewire CEO Mark Price

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December 1, 2015

053 – Spit! December 1, 2015

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In today's show David and Scott have a pre-Pipeline discussion including Bruce Irons' entry into the event, his new sponsorship

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November 19, 2015

052 – Spit! November 19, 2015

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Welcome back! In today's show David and Scott discuss the start of the Triple Crown, David reviews John John Florence's

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November 10, 2015

051 – Spit! November 10, 2015

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In today's show David talks about surfing a tidal bore in Bordeaux, then he and Scott discuss designer reefs, the

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November 4, 2015

050 – Spit! November 4, 2015

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We're back! David and Scott catch up on their travels, the World Title race going into Pipeline, opening season at

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October 6, 2015

049 – Spit! October 6, 2015

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In today's show David and Scott discuss surfing's inclusion in the 2020 Olympics, Barbarian Days, Laird's new clothing line, whether

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September 22, 2015

048 – Spit! with Maurice Cole, September 22, 2015

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In today's show David and Scott discuss Kelly Slater and Joel Tudor's jiu jitsu grapple, Quiksilver's bankruptcy, the gruesome shark

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September 14, 2015

047 – Spit! September 14, 2015

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In today's show we talk to Surf Aid founder Dr. Dave Jenkins. He explains the Mother & Child Health Project

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September 8, 2015

046 – Spit! September 8, 2015

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In today's episode David and Scott discuss kook slams, the anomaly of the current North Shore activity, the perils of

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August 25, 2015

045 – Spit! August 25, 2015

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In today's show we discuss how Scott and David are the Easy-E and Dr. Dre of the surf podcast game,

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August 11, 2015

044 – Spit! August 11, 2015

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David and Scott catch up and discuss their respective surf travels during the past month before discussing Fanning's shark attack,

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July 6, 2015

043 – Spit! July 6, 2015

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David and Scott discuss the sorry state of surf filmmaking, and the few glimmers of hope. Kandui? Or Nokandui? We

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June 23, 2015

042 – Spit! June 23, 2015

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In today's show, David and Scott discuss spectacle that was the Fiji Pro, Guiness record setting group surfing, Target taking

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June 9, 2015

041 – Spit! June 9, 2015

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In today's episode David and Scott discuss photographer's infighting, Texas wave parks, Sally's win with a ruptured ear drum, where

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May 26, 2015

040 – Spit! May 26, 2015

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David and Scott discuss the Rio Pro pandemonium, the $20 million StabMag purchase, Banting dethroning Slater, why Filipe is greater

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May 12, 2015

039 – Spit! May 12, 2015

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Here's a bonus sized episode for you. We cover the WSL's bid for the Maverick's permit, the massive Puerto Escondido

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April 28, 2015

038 – Spit! April 28, 2015

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In today's show David and Scott recap the Western Australian leg of the Tour, discuss man-scaping with Kelly and Gabe,

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April 14, 2015

037 – Spit! April 14, 2015

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We open today's show discussing a couple insightful emails from listeners who know much more about our show topics than we

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March 31, 2015

036 – Spit! March 31, 2015

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CEO's are getting clipped. Sharks are getting jumped. South African's backhand the BWWT. The NY Times chimes in on the

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March 17, 2015

035 – Spit! with Pete Townend, March 17, 2015

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No Pipe Masters?! It could happen. David and Scott uncover a juicy saga that may lead to the unraveling of

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March 3, 2015

034 – Spit! March 3, 2015

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David and Scott discover the burgeoning surf scene in South Korea, celebrate the Maui surf community, petition surf access in

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February 18, 2015

033 – Spit! February 18, 2015

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Spreading rumors, what we're riding, Noa Deane talks sobriety, Kelly's birdie, Pay-Per-View surfing, Dukes, Kooks, and so much more. It's

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February 3, 2015

032 – Spit! February 3, 2015

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Dane Reynolds is pregnant. Kelly Slater has a Master's Degree. Gabriel is NOT the first Brazilian surf champ. We uncover

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January 20, 2015

031 – Spit! January 20, 2015

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We started today with the horrendous news about the death of Ricardo dos Santos. David and Scott begin the show

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January 6, 2015

030 – Spit! January 6, 2015

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Dane Reynolds is pregnant. Kelly Slater has a Master's Degree. Gabriel is NOT the first Brazilian surf champ. We uncover

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December 17, 2014

029 – Spit! December 17, 2014

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With 5 consecutive lay days at the Pipe Masters, David & Scott take the opportunity to dissect the controversial trials

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December 2, 2014

028 – Spit! December 2, 2014

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In today's episode of Surf Splendor, David and Scott break down the upcoming Pipe Masters event and the recent report

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November 18, 2014

027 – Spit! November 18, 2014

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In today's episode of Surf News, David and Scott catch up on the incredible event that was first jewel of

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November 4, 2014

026 – Spit! November 4, 2014

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Is Kelly "Jedi-Mind-Trapping" Gabby and Mick? These two podcasters think so! What is the Titan of Mavericks, and who? Is

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October 20, 2014

025 – Spit! October 20, 2014

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While watching the final of the Rip Curl Pro, David and Scott discuss the highs and lows of the event.

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October 7, 2014

024 – Spit! October 7, 2014

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David & Scott discuss Kelly Slater's wave pool, trespassing through private property to surf, John John's mastery in France, the

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September 23, 2014

023 – Spit! September 23, 2014

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Welcome back! In the midst of this "Gabriel the villain" controversy, Gabe runs over 2 people at Lowers and then

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September 10, 2014

022 – Spit! September 10, 2014

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David and Scott catch up on listener feedback and emails, mainly regarding hatemail directed towards Scott's opinion about Gabe Medina

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September 4, 2014

021 – Spit! September 4, 2014

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David and Scott catch up about their respective Hurricane Marie sessions, Scott campaigns for Gabriel Medina to play the role

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August 13, 2014

020 – Spit! August 13, 2014

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David and Scott hail Tommy Carroll, applaud Luke Egan & Kelly Slater for bucking the man, plan a surf trip

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June 24, 2014

019 – Spit! June 24, 2014

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David and Scott discuss Fast Eddie's threat to the ASP, Freddy P's un-sewn wild oats, Webland, Duke & Kook and

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June 6, 2014

018 – Spit! June 6, 2014

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In today's episode of Surf News, David and Scott begin by recapping The Boardroom Show. Scott then shares about a

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May 13, 2014

017 – Spit! May 13, 2014

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In today's episode of Surf News, David and Scott discuss finless surfing, shark deterrent wetsuits, the Billabong Rio Pro, Dustin

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April 29, 2014

016 – Spit! April 29, 2014

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David and Scott discuss the Bells Beach event, the XXL awards, Sally Fitz & KFC, beer sponsors, Dukes & Kooks

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April 15, 2014

015 – Spit! April 15, 2014

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Recorded at the Surfing Heritage and Culture Center in San Clemente. David and Scott discuss the Otis Carey lawsuit, the

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April 1, 2014

014 – Spit! April 1, 2014

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David Scales and Scott Bass welcome Sean Mattison to discuss Kelly parting ways from Quiksilver, the life of Hobie Alter,

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March 18, 2014

013 – Spit! March 18, 2014

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David and Scott discuss their new asymmetrical surfboards, racism in surfing, Bangladeshi female surfers, and much more! Kelly's Car Gets

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March 13, 2014

012 – Spit! March 13, 2014

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Special guest Paul Strauch joins us to discuss the 50th anniversary celebration of the Endless Summer. Then David Scales and

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March 4, 2014

011 – Spit! March 4, 2014

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We're pleased to have special guest Johnny Kessel in studio today. He shares his harrowing story of being lost at

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February 18, 2014

010 – Spit! February 18, 2014

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Scott Bass and David Scales discuss Equality for the Women's Tour, Lewis Samuels, Bat Tails, The Polarity of Adriano, plus

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January 23, 2014

009 – Spit! January 23, 2014

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David and Scott discuss recent big wave activity around the Pacific, localism at Lunada Bay, the passing of Bruce Jones,

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December 16, 2013

008 – Spit! December 16, 2013

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David and Scott discuss the pivotal moments that contributed to one of the greatest days ever of competitive surfing. Here's

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December 12, 2013

007 – Spit! December 12, 2013

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David and Scott discuss the culture of the North Shore, a mid-Pipe Masters recap, the Surfer Poll awards and much

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December 3, 2013

006 – Spit! December 3, 2013

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David and Scott catch up on a variety of topics from Dane trying to requalify to the wipeout of the

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November 22, 2013

005 – Spit! November 22, 2013

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In this supersized version of Surf News, David and Scott break down this weeks biggest stories. Is Sunny Garcia a

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November 1, 2013

004 – Surf News, November 1st, 2013

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David and Scott discuss Maya Gabiera's wipeout at Nazare, Carlos Burle's potential record breaking ride at Nazare, the Pipeline Season

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October 21, 2013

003 – Surf News, October 21, 2013

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We start today's show with David discussing The Fin Project with Timothy Hogan. Secondly, we let you listen to a

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October 10, 2013

002 – Spit! October 10, 2013

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David & Scott discuss the Mick & Gabe final in France, Parko getting pushed by judges and slapped by a

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September 1, 2013

001 – Spit! September 1, 2013

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LISTEN IN ITUNES We're introducing a new format this week. We sat down with Scott Bass from Down The Line

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Credits

David Lee Scales

@david_lee_scales

Host, Producer, Editor

Founder of Surf Splendor, David oversees all podcast production and new show development. Prior to launching the podcast network in 2013, David worked in the wine industry.

Scott Bass

@BoardroomShow

Host, Producer

Surf podcast pioneer & director of the industry’s largest surfboard trade show, The Boardroom Show, Scott Bass brings 3 decades of experience and expertise into every conversation.

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@needessentials

needessentials is a collective of surfers who support the Surf Splendor Network and Spit! podcast. See their entire line needessentialsusa.com

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