368 - The Grit! April 21, 2026

In today's show David and Chas welcome Steph back to her rightful position, investigate the real source of Carissa's weepy win, discover why this new unsponsored era of pro surfing might foster a return to personalities, question whether the rabid Brazzo surf fan is actually the lowest form of fandom, celebrate the generosity of one our OG surf champs, and revel in the benevolent glow of giving away surfboards. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

In today’s show Chas and David mark the entry to professional surfing’s new era of ultra fitness, and then witness surfing’s core score plummet as Kim K enters the lineup, Zeke joins OnlyFans, “Yew!” hits peak saturation, then Garet from Central Coast outshines Kelly Slater with a single wave, and Andy Irons returns to yet again for another merch drop opportunity. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Chas and David mark the entry to professional surfing's new era of ultra fitness, and then witness surfing's core score plummet as Kim K enters the lineup, Zeke joins OnlyFans, "Yew!" hits peak saturation, then Garet from Central Coast outshines Kelly Slater with a single wave, and Andy Irons returns to yet again for another merch drop opportunity. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

In today’s show David recaps his Nicaragua trip and shares new enlightenment gleaned through exhaustion and surf satiation, then Chas offers a gentle acceptance of Prince Harry into the surf world brethren, and the boys review surf etiquette signs and attempt to find universality for a code of conduct before discovering the perils of cliff diving and drinking on the job. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show David recaps his Nicaragua trip and shares new enlightenment gleaned through exhaustion and surf satiation, then Chas offers a gentle acceptance of Prince Harry into the surf world brethren, and the boys review surf etiquette signs and attempt to find universality for a code of conduct before discovering the perils of cliff diving and drinking on the job. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

In today’s show Chas and David get even deeper scoop about Britt vs Kelly’s burgeoning Blood Feud, identify the biggest headline coming out of Bells despite the horrendous surf, survey the potential good that Firewire has done for local craftsmen shapers, get a reality check about their own obnoxious privilege, and warn of the dangers of calling your in-laws “mom” and “dad”. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Chas and David get even deeper scoop about Britt vs Kelly's burgeoning Blood Feud, identify the biggest headline coming out of Bells despite the horrendous surf, survey the potential good that Firewire has done for local craftsmen shapers, get a reality check about their own obnoxious privilege, and warn of the dangers of calling your in-laws "mom" and "dad". Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

In today’s show David Lee Noem get’s outed in the most provocative Doppelgänger yet, one surf commentator openly opines about a 21 year old surfer’s derriere, RC surfers return to harass grumpy locals, the boys receive a call from Tom Curren’s parrot, and get an update from the flooded front lines of the North Shore, and Sterling Spencer teaches how to lure an audience with the use of ASMR. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show David Lee Noem get's outed in the most provocative Doppelgänger yet, one surf commentator openly opines about a 21 year old surfer's derriere, RC surfers return to harass grumpy locals, the boys receive a call from Tom Curren's parrot, and get an update from the flooded front lines of the North Shore, and Sterling Spencer teaches how to lure an audience with the use of ASMR. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show Chas reveals the story behind his new Surfer's Journal piece on Laird Hamilton as David reveals Laird latest display of ridiculousness, Slater is revealed as a fallen angel by the Fittest Flat Earther, and the boys learn why stretchy board shorts created their poor style, and how to smoke screen your friends on your next trip. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices