The Grit! with Chas Smith

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!

In today's show David and Chas do a deep investigation to out the poser who is trying to dupe you into buying a soft top, discover the scientifically proven unit of infraction Kell and Griff broke the code of ethics, clock the appropriate time to wait for a beach parking spot, reveal surf's sordid history with sexual innuendo, and explain why it's okay (nay, advisable!) to go gay with your best bud. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

In today's show David and Chas find the ultimate forecast tool to survey the surf report without the risk of getting sucked into the social media phone vortex, Griff accidentally leaks evidence that he's in one of surfing's most secretive and exclusive cabals, a listener sulks through reality after the comedown of the perfect Maldivian surf trip, KS Wave Co Austin faces financial peril, and the boys learn why making out with your spouse may salve the seven-year itch. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

A classic from the ELO era, wherein the WSL CEO had the opposite of the Midas Touch. Produced and performed by the one and only DJ Seaweed. Enjoy.

In today's show Chas and David reevaluate the legacy's of surfing's most notorious big wave icon and OG stylists, reflect on the inauspicious inception of the CT's latest venue, celebrate surf culture's funeral with a DJ set by Paris Hilton and the unlikely return of a surfer lost at sea, then wonder if demo days are a scourge and warn about the dangers of sleeping in the buff. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!