479 - Spit! October 29, 2026

In today's show David and Scott finally discover Severson's tome, they learn about the Royal aristocrat who ripped but could never win a heat, prepare for the parade of swells set to detonate on Maverick's, find an futuristic wave pool on sale for a paltry price, reveal SpaceX's expansion that will block access to a heralded surf spot, prep the flood lights for a WSL night surf session, and honor the surfer who witnessed someone at their wits end and gave them a second chance. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and more! Enjoy!

In today's show Scott and David reflect on the man who entered surfing as part of the Army's surf team and went on to create the bible of the sport, consider the implications of a Rip Curl acquisition and whether it actually has impact on the surf world, ponder the transfer of power at The Eddie, recap the event at Cloud Nine to solidify major stories emerging and title implications, and then harken back to a transformative time in surf film that shifted everyone's perspective and yielded two of the greatest musical albums of a generation. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and more! Enjoy!

In today's show David and Scott discuss the mainstream news reporting on the surf world reckoning and it revealing the WSL's conduct policy that may have cultivated an environment of fear of reporting, it also highlights a systemic problem of abuse that is pervasive through the industry, and the boys report on "justice" finally being served in Baja, the pro surfing architect who recently passed, and Jordy's latest convinces that he's ready to transition into the freesurf phase of his career. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy!

In today's show Scott and David discuss the new light being shone on surfing's systemic history of misconduct, they survey the early and intense arrival of El Niño and how it eroded all the protections in place before the Winter brunt hits, they reflect on the under appreciation of the 1990 women's world champ, and they welcome MFeb's dissection of the world's best wave. Plus Dukes and Kooks and more!

In today's show David and Scott recap The Boardroom Show, Kelly's role as a judge of the Maurice Cole replicas, the innovation in big wave Guns that should yield new performance standards this winter, and they detail the horrific assault allegations leveled at the pro surfer and surf photographers who inadvertently reveal a systemic problem that has plagued surfing and is propped up by even broader societal misdeeds. Plus Dukes and Kooks and more!

In today's show Scott and David learn about the unassuming bespectacled power surfer raised on the Nā pali coast who descended on the North Shore to reign down spray on the world's finest, they learn from the most academically endowed shaper to ever win Stab's illustrious shaping comp, discover the match that enabled the "Butterback" to be invented and why a financial alliance is limiting it's mainstream embrace, and then they watch it in action at the greatest known wave on the planet. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and more! Enjoy!

In today's show David and Scott dissect the Sunset Beach recluse who podiumed alongside the greats at The Eddie while quietly making a living from Hollywood, discuss why surfboards might need a different construction for each design, unpack the greatest surf event of 2026 that you haven't seen, recognize the benefits of a reallocation of weather systems, and Scott has a heartfelt apology for one of modern surfing's last surviving lensmen. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy!

In today's show Scott and David dissect what is lost in the motion era without the focus on still photography, dive deep into the stats of the Lowers Pro to learn just how remarkable Brooks' and Pupo's wins really are, baton down for the historic weather and wave events that are altering the coastlines, sing the praises of lie down surfing, and congratulate the winner of the 2026 Big Wave awards. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy!

In today's show David and Scott sing the praises of an under appreciated Hawaiian waterman, question where Lowers actually fits into an updated conversation about modern hi-pro surfing, explain why shapers are far more interesting than surfers, analyze whether the latest EAST is high-concept social commentary, and seek intel from the coach who coaches the CT's best coaches. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy!

In today's show Scott and David get infiltrated by Ai to reveal the real number of boards in Scott's quiver, Simon Anderson chimes in with the most prescient assessment and indictment of competitive surfing, Maurice Cole reveals the ways that high-performance surfing has stagnated for 25 years, Stab makes two major breakthroughs in competitive surfing that requires action from the WSL, and the boys bid farewell to Abu Dhabi and pray for healing on Kauai. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and more! Enjoy!