Spit! - Surf Podcast
Episodes
453 - Spit! April 8, 2026
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Scott and David sift through the tiresome opening rounds of Bells and pull from decades of data to offer a solution for how the WSL ...
452 - Spit! April 2, 2026
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Scott and David check the freesurf footage from Bells to make predictions and Surfival picks, reveal surprising board swaps, decide ...
451 - Spit! March 25, 2026
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show David and Scott learn the origins and applicability of The Beak surfboard design element, finally recognize the greatness of young T...
450 - Spit! March 19, 2026
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Scott and David analyze the new crop of CT qualifiers and find a narrowing gap of talent disparity, predict a new shaper to vault th...
449 - Spit! March 11, 2026
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show David and Scott find the verified truth about the irrepressible Reno Abellira, sift through Joel Tudor’s latest fiery tirade, upda...
448 - Spit! March 4, 2026
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show David and Scott discuss the controversy surrounding Kelly Slater selecting his own surfboard brand as the winner of Stab In The Dark...
447 - Spit! February 26, 2026
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Scott and David analyze whether longboarding still fits into their surf experience, the virtues of EPS, how the new ISA qualificatio...
446 - Spit! February 19, 2026
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show David and Scott discuss their dichotomous views on the latest Kelly Slater blacklight reveal, survey the shifting global safety warn...
445 - Spit! February 11, 2026
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Scott and David discuss the pivot away from surfing for Stab In The Dark and investigate and speculate on the rift between Kelly and...
444 - Spit! February 4, 2026
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Scott and David struggle to accept adopting volume in their dims lexicon, analyze whether JJF’s surfing prowess will increase off ...
443 - Spit! January 28, 2026
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Scott and David introspect on whether their surfing will ever improve again or whether the act is even about riding waves any longer...
442 - Spit! January 21, 2026
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode David and Scott pay homage to one of the best yet little known board builders of all time, bow in respect to Shane Dorian’s con...
441 - Spit! January 14, 2026
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode Scott and David delve deep into the shapers personalities and tensions competing for the crown at Stab In The Dark X, character c...
440 - Spit! January 9, 2025
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show David and Scott share the historic and untold stories shared by PT and Shaun Tomson at Surf Expo, dive into the influential showmans...
439 - Spit! December 31, 2025
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Scott and David pay homage to the pervasive Hoffman family legacy in California surfing, breakdown the massive sponsor disruptions i...
438 - Spit! December 24, 2025
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Scott and David attempt to identify which surfer had the most impact in 2025, note new potential surfing world records, analyze the ...
437 - Spit! December 19, 2025
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode Scott and David reveal how Stab’s EAST was an adaption “The Karate Kid” and dive deep into bottom chines, spiral vees, funk...
436 - Spit! December 15, 2025
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode Scott and David tally how the “industry” influenced magazine’s editorial and the photos that were published, pick sides in ...
435 - Spit! December 5, 2025
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode Scott and David learn why a swing might be the perfect gateway toy to learn to surf, Tanner Gudang keeps a thread of energy alive...
434 - Spit! November 25, 2025
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Scott and David analyze the new CT rules for 2026 and assess how they affect return champs, they marvel at the vast spectacle of Sun...
433 - Spit! November 19, 2025
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Scott and David discuss Stephanie Gilmore’s return to the CT and envision a rivalry with new mom Carissa Moore, announce the Flore...
432 - Spit! November 14, 2025
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Scott and David discuss Carissa Moore’s return to the CT and wonder how motherhood differs from fatherhood for those in pursuit of...
431 - Spit! November 5, 2025
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Scott and David dive deep into surfboard design with one of California’s earliest pioneers, through a film review of The Shape of ...
430 - Spit! October 29, 2025
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show the boys review Stab’s EAST feat Mikey February and Scott identifies the single board design that nullifies all others, David clai...
429 - Spit! October 21, 2025
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Scott and David recap The Boardroom Show, celebrate the shaping accomplishments, reveal next year’s honoree, and then stack rank t...
428 - Spit! October 7, 2025
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Scott and David further investigate the legacy of the world’s smartest surfers, pay respects to one surf brand buying the dip and ...
427 - Spit! October 1, 2025
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Scott and David’s dream become reality as backyard wave pools start churning out tubes, LA gets the promise of clean water, Bobby ...
426 - Spit! September 25, 2025
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Scott and David analyze the essence of what surfing makes us feel and why, they build a matrix to rank and define the smartest surfe...
435 - Spit! September 10, 2025
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Scott and David do a deep dive into their Chicama quivers and offer reflections from the longest left in the world, offer a sneak pe...
434 - Spit! September 2, 2025
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show, live from Peru, David and Scott recap Finals Day, analyze Italo’s dismantling of Jack and the vulnerability it left for Griff, qu...
423 - Spit! August 28, 2025
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show, live from Peru, David and Scott get inside intel from Tavarua about the incoming swell and why Restaurants might be a viable option...
422 - Spit! August 20, 2025
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Scott and David peek into Jack Robinson’s astral plane, make predictions for Fiji, and dive deep into one of surfing’s original ...
421 - Spit! August 13, 2025
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Scott and David review the single greatest day in women’s competitive surf history, marvel at the last minute heroics, thank goodn...
420 - Spit! August 6, 2025
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Scott and David review the massive tow-day at Teahupo’o and what it indicates for tomorrow’s CT event, Scott celebrate’s his h...
419 - Spit! July 30, 2025
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Scott and David discuss the boom and bust of the surf industry, the value of handlers, how to make a realistic assessment of one’s...
418 - Spit! July 23, 2025
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Scott and David question whether JBay is monotonous or timeless, try to figure out where Gabby Bryan came from, bow down to the 12 y...
And The Greatest Surfer To Never Win A Title Is . . . !
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s BONUS show Scott and David embark on a journey to discover who is the best CT surfer to never win a world title. They incorporate hard da...
417 - Spit! July 16, 2025
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Scott and David harken back to an era of pro surfers who also shaped to glean insights and look into the future, they then offer foo...
416 - Spit! July 10, 2025
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Scott and David finally recognize bodyboarding as perhaps the most core method of surfing, aim to model Mike Stewart’s footsteps, ...
415 - Spit! July 2, 2025
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Scott and David study the lifespan of a surfboard and advise what to do with a dead one, marvel at a 16 year old Tom Curren, celebra...
414 - Spit! June 25, 2025
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Scott and David celebrate the rabble-rousers of shaping, make an argument for radical design change, question why CT gets backwash w...
413 - Spit! June 18, 2025
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Scott and David shine a light on undersung East Coast shapers, review and celebrate the Lowers event, attempt to pinpoint the advent...
412 - Spit! June 10, 2025
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Scott and David survey the scene from the cobblestones at Lowers, analyze the free surfs, the boards, reflect back on the Fletcher l...
411 - Spit! June 4, 2025
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Scott and David question the virtue of the single-pump bottom turn, reveal the famed Mentawai captain who is setting smoke screens, ...
410 - Spit! May 29, 2025
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Scott and David learn to love again and embrace Jordy’s run at a Title, get blindsided by Gabriela Bryan’s brute force, revel in...
409 - Spit! May 22, 2025
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Scott and David celebrate the return of The Box, gawk at massive Margaret’s and the big rankings shake ups, question papa Toledo’...
408 - Spit! May 14, 2025
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Scott and David discuss the fervor and controversy at the Burleigh final, recount the best final in history, explain why Julian’s ...
407 - Spit! May 7, 2025
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Scott and David discuss the radical shake-up at the WSL, the end of an era and the hope of a new Dream Tour, they recap Burleigh, ce...
406 - Spit! May 1, 2025
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Scott and David correct the official record and identify an important surfing world first, we learn why PT loves pink, find out how ...
405 - Spit! April 23, 2025
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Scott sets new records in the surf world, David recants his rant about a Gold Medalist World Champ, and the boys survey Bells, cauti...
404 - Spit! April 16, 2025
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Scott and David celebrate the greatest story to emerge in recent history in CT surfing, marvel at Gabriela Bryan going toe-to-toe wi...
403 - Spit! April 10, 2025
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show David and Scott recap their El Salvador trip, profile the biggest charlatan in surf history, bid farewell to Olympic long boarding, ...
402 - Spit! April 3, 2025
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show, live from El Salvador, Scott schools everyone on a foil, David finally acknowledges the value of wave pools, and then the boys play...
401 - Spit! March 26, 2025
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Scott and David finalize their packing list for El Salvador and prep for a run-in with the WSL, explain why scarcity is still a path...
400 - Spit! March 19, 2025
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show David and Scott unearth a trove of 1960s Surfer mags, marvel at the raw expression of Shane Herring, make and argument for the no-ma...
399 - Spit! March 12, 2025
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Scott and David revel in a rare MP art project, attempt to steal precious commodity from hardcore locals, prepare for an impending a...
398 - Spit! March 5, 2025
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Scott and David revel in Tropical Cyclone Alfred as it spins up the perfect contest format, a geriatric surfer shares the fountain o...
397 - Spit! February 26, 2025
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Scott and David go back in time to predict the future, discover that there is no such thing as “performance surfing”, attempt to...
396 - Spit! February 19, 2025
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Scott and David mark three distinct cornerstones for competitive surfing that all took place this week in Micronesia, identify “ap...
395 - Spit! February 11, 2025
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Scott and David attempt to articulate Mamiya’s magic, tease apart artistry vs technical proficiency, officially note a changing of...
394 - Spit! February 5, 2025
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Scott and David invest heavily in single-fins, acknowledge the immutable momentum of your foundational first surfs, tease apart the ...
393 - Spit! January 29, 2025
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Scott shares one of the most under appreciated Pipe Master’s stories, David pins his title hopes on one long-in-the-tooth surf her...
392 - Spit! Janaury 23, 2025
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show the tables turn on Scott for a round of “Who Said That”, the WSL slips into panic mode as their current Champ opts out while Sco...
391 - Spit! January 15, 2025
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Scott and David report on Gabe’s injury and potential replacement, recap the Da Hui Shootout, set picks for Pipe, and celebrate th...
390 - Spit! January 8, 2025
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show David and Scott take account for the unsung water safety heroes at colossal wave locations, recap the Da Hui Backdoor Shootout, tabu...
389 - Spit! January 2, 2024
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show, Scott and David made their bold predictions for 2025; rookie world champs, AI judging, retirements, Hollywood movies, and more! Her...
388 - Spit! December 27, 2024
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show David and Scott attempt to wrap their minds around the massive swell that is still pouring through the Pacific while discussing the ...
387 - Spit! December 19, 2024
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show David and Scott recap the (Florence) Pipe Masters and reveal the greatest surf story of 2024, develop a strategy to manifest one’s...
386 - Spit! December 11, 2024
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Scott and David predict the implications of the surf apparel “industry” wreckage, attempt to find the Pipe Masters, find refuge ...
385 - Spit! December 4, 2024
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Scott and David survey the start contrast between the desert and Eden, marvel at the latest double barrel at Pipe, guffaw at the rec...
384 - Spit! November 27, 2024
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Scott reveals the quickest way to release serotonin, David shares the secret to J.O.B.’s virality, the boys survey how Surf Witche...
383 - Spit! November 20, 2024
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Scott returns with tales from Tavarua and cautions of Cloudbreak, David announces our next listener surf trip, and the boys celebrat...
382 - Spit! November 5, 2024
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Scott and David welcome the return of the Hawai’i season, reveal the secret ingredient to EAST, reinvest in their miseducation abo...
381 - Spit! October 30, 2024
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Scott and David attempt to define “high-performance” in light of the high-flying Twin Fin Invitational, question if the Pickle F...
380 - Spit! October 24, 2024
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show David and Scott rediscover the virtues of Haleiwa, marvel at Slater’s ever-improving talent, dissect when less is more, celebrate ...
379 - Spit! October 16, 2024
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Scott and David recap the 2024 Boardroom Show highlights; McTavish expanding his legendary status, Arenal cementing his, the camarad...
378 - Spit! October 9, 2024
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show David and Scott outline McTavish’s Boardroom Show quiver, discover Rasta’s secret life hack, revisit The Snap Heard ‘Round The...
377 - Spit! October 2, 2024
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show someone sets the course to win a title on a self-shape, JJF politely declines hero-status and finds honor as everyman, mythic free-s...
376 - Spit! September 25, 2024
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show rock climbing blazes a trail for surfing, Andy Irons makes a case for less foam, Clay Marzo returns from the future to offer a peak ...
375 - Spit! September 17, 2024
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show David identifies the single most influential surfer of all time, Scott reveals the secret origins of one of the world’s greatest s...
374 - Spit! September 9, 2024
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Scott and David unwind Finals Day, gawk at the world-champ level performances, tease apart the almost controversial judging, right t...
373 - Spit! September 5, 2024
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Trestles-themed show Scott and David celebrate a major win at San-O, watch the Lowers freesurf, make final 5 assessments, give a peak beh...
372 - Spit! August 28, 2024
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Scott identifies the greatest surf prodigy since Slater, David reveals the most volatile and secret rivalry on Tour, then the boys m...
371 - Spit! August 21, 2024
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show David recaps his recent journey to Southern California’s preeminent wave pool, then the boys celebrate the (potentially) greatest ...
370 - Spit! August 15, 2024
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's show Scott's prescient predictions come to fruition in the most unexpected of ways, Surfer Mag returns to print, Nathan Florence is bestowe...
369 - Spit! August 7, 2024
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Scott and David survey the seascape after the Olympic’s, enumerate the medals, visualize 2028, identify why IOC censorship is the ...
368 - Spit! July 30, 2024
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's show Scott and David marvel in what might be the biggest, most viewed day of surfing ever. From the world champ whose limelight dimmed to t...
367 - Spit! July 24, 2024
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Diffenderfer explains the impossibility of scaling a custom board biz, Warshaw highlights a little known pioneering moment in women’...
366 - Spit! July 17, 2024
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's show Scott and David dive head first into an ice bath and emerge reinvigorated by the prodigal return of Dave Rastovich, attempt to redefin...
365 - Spit! July 10, 2024
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Scott and David identify how early trauma may yield profound surfing, celebrate Creed’s embrace of Scott’s favorite board, help ...
364 - Spit! July 3, 2024
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Independence Day themed show the boys identify the greatest surfer to ever hail from Texas, calculate Italo’s hyperactivity vs Cloudbre...
363 - Spit! June 25, 2024
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Scott connects the dots between childhood trauma and great works, David celebrate's Occy’s enduring influence, and then the boys a...
362 - Spit! June 19, 2024
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's show Scott and David revel in the JBay Classic, embrace Gerr's missive for individuality, design the ideal surf bout, make a bold predictio...
361 - Spit! June 13, 2024
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Finnegan’s article on Jock Sutherland begs Scott and David to question all their life’s choices, they celebrate the pursuit of p...
360 - Spit! June 10, 2024
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show, Scott recaps session of his life last week in Indo before he and David recap the El Salvador event, celebrate free surfing in a CT ...
359 - Spit! May 31, 2024
01 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show, broadcast from Indonesia, revel in the greatest two days of surf viewing, bow to Vahine, question if Italo is back, reassess the GO...
358 - Spit! May 23, 2024
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Scott uncovers the rabble-rouser who demands combat surfing, David finds Filipe facing his fears, then a couple teen girls finally f...
357 - Spit! May 15, 2024
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Scott and David marvel at perhaps the greatest surf discovery of the decade, relive the moment in surfing where everything went hi-p...
356 - Spit! May 7, 2024
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Scott reveals the unexpected and totally welcome return of print and the boys celebrate unsung legends from the big wave world, mour...
355 - Spit! May 1, 2024
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s show Kelly’s hip returns to peak performance and he uses twin scalpels to showcase the limitations of the judges, Barton reveals the pu...