The Grit! with Chas Smith

In today's show David and Chas learn the dangers of appropriating foreign language, discover the secret to how an independent surf brand can become the next corporate conglomerate, distill how fragile the essence of aloha is, learn why the alpha's hatred of you has nothing to do with your gender, learn the value of shedding your neoprene, and why you should be very wary of any man who wants to wax your board. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

In today's show the boys celebrate Chas's 50th birthday with finally giving credit to their favorite folly-makers, Kelly gets their applause, Griff surfs his way into their hearts, except ELO still stays in the creep zone and the WSL learns a lesson on why they shouldn't be influenced by a shaka, but then a listener reminds how you're only one elevator ding away from a better life, and the boys harken back to a time when the gals risked everything in a teeny bikini. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

In today's show Chas and David defend and attack (respectively) JOB's recent podcast appearance and wonder if being a savant precludes one from all other sympathetic human character traits, question if Jonah Hill would annihilate them in surfing, marvel at JJF's continued development, question the race ethics in Hollywood casting, learn the dangers and benefits of fake tanning, and put a specific value on living on the beach. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

In today's show David and Chas soak in the absurdity of Huntington Beach, tally the rampant injuries plaguing high-level middle aged surfers, clock another frivolous wave pool lawsuit, offer unsolicited advice to a movement coach on how to reduce her fury, learn why the WSL is pivoting to matchmaking, play hard-to-get with the siren call of yoga, and warn what can happen if you drink milk as an adult. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

In today's show Chas and David peek into the future of virtual reality surfing to feel the sensation of JJF's carve at Margs and calculate what is lost in the journey, they articulate precisely where and when the backside Windshield Wiper can and should be used, long for the return of the Floater, give Meola and Layer their due applause a decade too late, learn why Gerry doesn't have time for Pipeline, and resist the return of Y2K. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!