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The Grit! with Chas Smith

David Lee Scales
The Grit! with Chas Smith
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  • The Grit! with Chas Smith

    394 - The Grit! October 17, 2026

    17/10/2026 | 1h 27 mins.
    In today's show Chas and David discuss the horrific sexual assault allegations against CT surfer Al Cleland Jr and surf photographers Ryan Craig and Domenic Mosqueira, the other women who have come forward with past allegations, the women who brought attention to the alleged offenders for prior incidents, the surf industry's track record of covering up and neglecting to inform authorities of crimes, and why it is crucial that the surf community holds itself to a higher standard than society holds it's politicians, celebrities, and clergy. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Attempt to enjoy.
  • The Grit! with Chas Smith

    393 - The Grit! October 9, 2026

    10/10/2026 | 1h
    In today's show David and Chas plead to the industry for an invite to their new fav surf event, discover why greatness requires patience, determine when to regulate the grumpy local, learn that shapers forget their fins too, feel guilty for peeking at your phone, take the Rat Taxi out of the lineup, and cringe about the time David almost become the butt of his own joke. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!
  • The Grit! with Chas Smith

    392 - The Grit! October 2, 2026

    02/10/2026 | 1h 19 mins.
    In today's show David receives unsolicited pics from a naughty listener, Chas plays a game of Speed Scroll, and then the boys dissect how the surf event of the year dropped and didn't make a splash, learn why you ought not catch two good waves in a row, discover one unconventional trait the best surfers do the exact opposite of you, realize that their parents devised a game to ditch them, and advise what to do when your dog is a bit to amorous. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!
  • The Grit! with Chas Smith

    391 - The Grit! September 25, 2026

    25/09/2026 | 1h 16 mins.
    In today's show Chas and David learn about the celestial force that's gifted Erin Brooks her 3-peat, they discover a new tactic to help reduce crowds in the line-up potentially permanently, decide when a Chinese wax job may be worth while, figure out why people smile after a wipe-out, reveal that humans love imperfect pets more, and uncover a hack that could allow you to access all of your wildest dreams. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!
  • The Grit! with Chas Smith

    390 - The Grit! September 18, 2026

    18/09/2026 | 1h 40 mins.
    In today's show David and Chas calculate the fallout from Lowers, learn the ultimate strategy to neg fellow surfers, rank a hierarchy of terms for tube time, heed a very critical warning about the dangers of regulating in the lineup, discover the most versatile word in the English language, finally find a way to clear the calendar, and seek imperial evidence to determine if they are, in fact, idiots. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!
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About The Grit! with Chas Smith
The Grit! is a weekly show co-hosted by David Lee Scales and Chas Smith discussing the most scintillating headlines from the surf world and BeachGrit.com. Part of the Surf Splendor Network.
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