262 episodes

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.

The Grit! with Chas Smith Surf Splendor Network

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    • 4.6 • 235 Ratings

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.

    260 - The Grit! March 22, 2024

    260 - The Grit! March 22, 2024

    In today’s show David unleashes the power within! Chas gender reveals Kellani’s baby! Peck makes a spooky appearance, Conner Coffin sees the dentist, and we all quake in the presence of the shop girl. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!
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    • 1 hr 33 min
    259 - The Grit! March 15, 2024

    259 - The Grit! March 15, 2024

    In today’s show from Revelstoke, Canada, Chas reports live from Natural Selection and David defines criteria to “identify” as a surfer, Carissa does a deal with Dior, Lisa deals in boards, and Jimbo goes toe-to-toe with Mother Nature for the heavyweight bout to end all humanity. Plus Barrel or Nah?!
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    • 1 hr 34 min
    258 - The Grit! March 8, 2024

    258 - The Grit! March 8, 2024

    In today's show Chas gets bamboozled by toxic positivity, David finds meaning in the ashes of surf retail, the GOAT offers a wink and a nod, Gerry cashes-in on his privilege, and Huntington Beach goes full Huntington Beach. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!
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    • 1 hr 16 min
    257 - The Grit! March 1, 2024

    257 - The Grit! March 1, 2024

    In today's episode Chas and David identify the precise moment when being a good dad goes too far, weep at the loss of one of surf cultures most important institution, explain why surfing is now easier than ever, laugh at the first "Dick In The Wild", and implore you to avoid hustling at all costs. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!
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    • 1 hr 29 min
    256 - The Grit! February 23, 2024

    256 - The Grit! February 23, 2024

    In today’s show David and Chas learn the value of a grain of salt, celebrate the greatest and worst claims of 2024, search for Butterbean, get burned by a shaper, and a WSL rep attends a Trump fundraiser. Plus Barrel or Nah?!
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    • 1 hr 47 min
    255 - The Grit! February 16, 2024

    255 - The Grit! February 16, 2024

    In today’s show Chas and David are divided over the Filipe’s debacle, only to be reunited by DJ Seaweed’s high art, a tale of surfing’s original Buddha, and then they offer grave warnings to never let your baby’s photo be taken on the beach at Pipe. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!
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    • 1 hr 47 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
235 Ratings

235 Ratings

_Luke S ,

All Action, No Lulls!!!

This is my favorite surf podcast mostly because it isn’t about surfing. I’m no media reviewer…but this is 5 star fun all the way.

CreateElement ,

The best podcast

This is the beat podcast for real.

jemothi ,

Stoked on The Grit

David Lee Scales and Chas Smith are the Yin and Yang of surfing podcasts. Never fails to entertain while providing a window into today’s surf culture. These lads are sharp, funny, and best of all, honest. Keep up the work!

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