Spit! - Surf Podcast

154 - Spit! April 8, 2020

08 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's show Scott and David begin the search for a private island to start a new quarantine colony, they then survey surf history for a blueprint ...

153 - Spit! March 24, 2020

24 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode Scott defies COVID quarantine to surf empty SoCal peaks and play a free round of free roam golf. He and David then dream up a new T...

152 - Spit! March 10, 2020

11 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode of Spit! Scott uncovers the most unlikely title contender for 2020. David survey's marijuana's angry influence. The boys then asses...

151 - Spit! February 25, 2020

25 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode Scott outlines his quiver for his upcoming Telos trip and embarks on a new diet in preparation. David then surveys the toll of head...

150 - Spit! February 11, 2020

11 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's show Scott and David debate the risk and reward of married life, survey the economic value of a women's event at Pipe, snooze through the N...

149 - Spit! January 28, 2020

28 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's show Scott and David design a new world order, unfettered by brands and the WSL, where JJF and Gabriel live in harmony. Scott simultaneousl...

148 - Spit! January 14, 2020

14 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Scott and David propose their predictions for 2020! Which Hollywood celeb will hook a North Shore hunk? Which world champ will bequeath life to an hei...

147 - Spit! December 19, 2019

19 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's finals day at Pipeline! Scott and David analyze the title race, discuss the newly deemed unequivocal GOAT, time travel back to Spit of 2015, and ...

146 - December 5, 2019

06 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Scott and David discuss Jack Robinson’s Sunset domination, Zeke’s valid plea for an interference call, the WSL’s culpabilit...

145 - Spit! November 20, 2019

20 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today's show Scott and David discuss the joys of exhibitionism but the dangers of voyeurism, the fallacy of handmade craftsmanship, Ethan Ewing's t...

144 - Spit! November 5, 2019

05 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today's show Scott and David discuss an equitable price to sell one's soul, world title scenarios, why Sunset's inside bowl is overrated, and why y...

143 - Spit! October 22, 2019

22 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today's show Scott and David discuss Gabriel Medina's major malfunction, his priority blunder in Portugal, his entitled mentality, plus they analyz...

142 - Spit! October 10, 2019

10 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today's show David seeks to restrict the usage of the term "pro" surfer, Scott admits to a habit of aqua dumping, and the boys analyze Led Zeppelin...

141 - Spit! October 1, 2019

01 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

While David's away in Europe the boys throw back to a 4 year old episode of Spit! Originally aired on October 6, 2019 In today's show David and Scott ...

140 - Spit! September 17, 2019

17 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today's show Scott details the long and storied fight for the sacred land (and surf) at Hollister Ranch. The boys then analyze the rumored changes ...

139 - Spit! August 29, 2019

29 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode Scott and David recap the 2019 Tahiti Pro (presented by Hurley), David does the ultimate walk of shame, Scott does some heavy lifti...

138 - Spit! August 13, 2019

13 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today's show Scott and David discuss the greatest twin battle in history, the greatest pocket-ride in history, the return of Garajagan, vile Intern...

137 – Spit! July 31, 2019

31 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Scott and David discuss alternative life strategies for B-list pro surfers, misanthropic sharks, why a whirling vortex is devel...

136 – Spit! July 9, 2019

09 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Scott and David track an ancient  lineage of loyalty and honor that has brewed into an oncoming Japanese Cyclone. They lament fo...

135 – Spit! June 25, 2019

25 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode the boys recap the Oi Rio Pro and the greatest new and unexpected rivalry on Tour. Scott then recounts his weekend Surf Ranch and...

134 – Spit! June 11, 2019

11 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

  In today’s episode Scott and David discuss drug usage in surfing as it relates to the 2020 Olympics and review Michael Oblowitz’s 2010 film “...

133 – Spit! May 28, 2019

28 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, Scott reflects on his Boardroom Show’s expansion into Japan, they recap and analyze the Corona Bali Protected, wax nostalgic a...

132 – Spit! April 29, 2019

30 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

  In today’s episode Scott review’s his new Mid Twin from Aryse, David reviews the new Hobgood documentary “And Two If By Sea” and they both ...

131 – Spit! April 16, 2019

16 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

  In today’s episode Scott reflects on a life changing encounter he had in the water in Northern Baja, David reviews his channel bottom twin midlen...

130 – Spit! April 3, 2019

03 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Scott grills David on his travels through Australia. Then the two analyze the woes of surf journalism, assess the 2019 Snapper Pr...

129 – Spit! March 5, 2019

05 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Scott and David assign a monetary value to VIP experiences and an ideal dinner dates, they objectify competitive longboarding, sh...

128 – Spit! February 19, 2019

19 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Scott and David offer ELo’s progress report, discuss Pat O’Connell’s new position as Tour commissioner, celebrate the ret...

127 – Spit! January 29, 2019

30 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, Scott and David analyze the takeaways from Stab In The Dark, make Volcom Pipe Pro predictions, highlight the value of surf retai...

126 – Spit! January 18, 2019

18 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

  In today’s episode Scott and David recount the 2nd most famous fight that took place at Surf Expo (not Chas and Ashton!), they analyze the worth ...

125 – Spit! January 8, 2019

09 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s show Scott and David analyze when it’s appropriate to burn someone and how meditation will help absolve you. They discuss the increasi...

124 – Spit! December 18, 2018

19 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s show Scott and David recap the 2018 Billabong Pro Pipeline Masters. Hot topics include Kelly’s miraculous 3 point ride, whether Gabe ...

123 – Spit! December 10, 2018

11 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s (long over due) show, Scott and David unveil the 2018 Spit! Awards! They also make Pipe predictions, assess the Triple Crown, the Jaws Ch...

122 – Spit! November 6, 2018

06 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, Scott and David offer an intermediate surfer’s guide to Hawaii, survey the best surf films of the 90s, ponder the powers of ax...

121 – Spit! October 16, 2018

16 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

To open today’s show Scott deems David a “wave rider” (not a surfer) and they unpack Scott’s misuse of social media. The boys then cover th...

120 – Spit! October 2, 2018

03 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode of Spit! Scott uncovers David’s lack of “core” surferness. They both rejoice their narrow escape of a rare brain eating ...

119 – Spit! September 20, 2018

21 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

  In today’s episode of Spit! Scott recounts his recent trip to Mexico (spoiler, he scored) and why he’s headed into surgery, he and David respo...

118 – Spit! live from Surf Ranch!

09 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

  In a special edition of Spit! Scott and David report live from the Surf Ranch Pro. Scott brings back “travishammockery” and then chats with Ja...

117 – Spit! August 20, 2018

20 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode of Spit! Scott details his experience at the BSR Cable Park in Waco, Texas, David questions the virility of Shaun Tomson and the ...

116 – Spit! August 1, 2018

02 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

  In today’s show Scott and David do battle to define the greatest waterman of all time. After the dust settles they survey Dane Reynolds’ appe...

115 – Spit! July 9, 2018

10 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s show, Scott and David discuss global warming’s impact on hurricane surf, why Filipe will never win a world title, Gabriel Medina’s ps...

114 – Spit! June 26, 2018

27 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode of Spit! Scott and David rebut ridicule from listener emails, David shares what it’s like to travel through Florida with Chas S...

113 – Spit! June 13, 2018

13 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Scott and David discuss the dangers of competitive tickling, Mick’s huge victory over Kelly Slater, why Julian will miss a 4 fo...

002 – Dennis Jarvis: Spyder Surf & American Board Builders

01 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Dennis Jarvis of Spyder Surfboards joins The Boardroom podcast to talk about AmericaBoardBuilders.com. Jarvis, a California native, former pro surfe...

112 – Spit! May 29, 2018

30 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode of Spit! Scott and David uncover the story behind surfing’s biggest charlatan, survey how ego has thwarted mankind’s noblest...

001 – American Wave Machines: Willy McFarland

19 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Boardroom podcast. Spawned from a desire to continue the conversations that take place at our annual surfboard tradeshow, Scott Bass is...

111 – Spit! May 14, 2018

14 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

  In today’s episode of Spit! Scott and David question the exclusion of women “Founders” in surfing’s legacy, analyze the most valuable aspec...

110 – Spit! May 1, 2018

01 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

  In today’s Spit! Scott and David discuss solutions to clean remove a trash island the size of Alaska that is floating in the Pacific. They also d...

109 – Spit! April 21, 2018

21 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

  In today’s Spit!, Scott and David discuss all the fallout and implications of cancelling the Margaret River Pro; have WSL corporate interests sup...

108 – Spit! April 12, 2018

12 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

  In today’s episode Scott and David redefine the English language, discuss how individual surf towns spawn and segregate unique board design, th...

107 – Spit! March 27, 2018

28 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode of Spit!, Scott and David discuss the latest casualty in surf print media, Jordy’s $65k rejection, tomorrow’s greatest surf...

106 – Spit! March 14, 2018

14 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Scott and David analyze how the 7 Deadly Sins can help you become a better surfer, why we ought to ditch the WQS entirely, how t...

105 – Spit! February 27, 2018

28 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode of Spit!, Scott and David survey the latest rumors around the WSL’s withdrawal from Hawaii and their bid for a wave pool constr...

104 – Spit! February 7, 2018

08 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode of Spit!, Scott and David recount their day at Surf Ranch, discuss the backroom politics of the Honolulu Mayor’s office, review...

103 – Spit! January 24, 2018

24 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Scott and David discuss the politics of saving drowning victims, where they would spend their final minutes on earth, which surf...

102 – Spit! January 9, 2018

10 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

  Today’s episode of Spit! features an interview with Slurpee Wave photographer Jonathan Nimerfroh. But first, Scott and David discuss why today’...

101 – Spit! December 27, 2017

28 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

  In our final episode of 2017, Scott and David reflect on the year and outline ambitions for 2018. They also explain why JJF will never be a Pipe M...

100 – Spit! December 12, 2017

13 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, Scott and David reflect on the work of Bruce Brown, Scott’s recent experience riding the replica of his “magic board” and ...

099 – Spit! November 14, 2017

15 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode of Spit!, tempers flare when Scott and David debate whether specific ethnic groups should be granted priority access to events...

098 – Spit! October 30, 2017

31 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode of Spit! Scott recounts his inland surf trip to NLand Surf Park which ended with fun waves and a broken leg (no joke!). He and D...

097 – Spit! October 16, 2017

16 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode of Spit! Scott recounts his recent trip to France and gives us a first-hand account of the waves that blessed the Quiksilver and ...

096 – Spit! September 17, 2017

17 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode of Spit! Scott and David discuss the over-scoring of Jordy’s “9”, why Kanoa needs to go on a bender, Dane’s dad bod, who ...

095 – Spit! August 29, 2017

30 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode of Spit! David and Scott implore the WSL to make our ‘CT surfers compete at Mavericks (hashtag anyone?), they analyze the upco...

094 – Spit! August 15, 2017

15 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode of Spit! David and Scott recap the Billabong Pro Tahiti, declare their updated World Title picks, lament the loss of their youth,...

093 – Spit! August 6, 2017

07 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It’s monumental episode of Spit! For the first time in 3 years of recording together, David and Scott finally go for a surf. The boys recap their se...

092 – Spit! July 20, 2017

20 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode of Spit! Scott and David recap the greatest surf event in recent history, The 2017 Corona Open J-Bay. Discussions include Filipe...

091 – Spit! July 6, 2017

06 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode of Spit! ranges from utterly superficial to falsely existential! Strap in. David and Scott discuss Koa Rothman’s tooth-shattering ...

090 – Spit! June 21, 2017

21 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode of Spit!, David and Scott survey Occy’s forthcoming wave pool “Surf Lakes”, analyze the OK Fiji Pro, Dane Reynold’s retur...

089 – Spit! June 6, 2017

06 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode of Spit!, Scott recaps his recent surf trip to Mexico where he found enlightenment and his “Core Surfing Beliefs”. The boys t...

088 – Spit! May 23, 2017

23 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Spit! with Scott Bass and David Lee Scales. It’s the exact same podcast you know and love (call it Down The Line, call it Surf News) wher...

087 – Spit! April 27, 2017

27 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Someone contact BeachGrit, there’s a Blood Feud! David vs Scott! Kidding . . . kinda . . but not really. The tension boils over in today’s episode...

086 – Spit! April 12, 2017

12 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, David and Scott catch up on JJF’s blistering performance in WA, the budgetary cuts for the WSL, the private job description fo...

085 – Spit! March 21, 2017

21 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode David and Scott analyze the spectacular event that was the 2017 Quiksilver Pro. The Slater vs Medina non-interference, the judges...

084 – Spit! March 10, 2017

10 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode David and Scott analyze the upcoming 2017 WSL season and the first event at Snapper Rocks. Who will win? How will the rookies per...

083 – Spit! March 6, 2017

06 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s show David and Scott catch up on their recent travels, the plethora of surf films washing through the Internets (Former, The Smiling ...

082 – Spit! February 6, 2017

06 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode of Surf News, David and Scott discuss the bankruptcy of the Titans of Mavericks, Kelly and Joel’s retirement announcements,...

081 – Spit! with Roger Hinds, January 24, 2017

24 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode comes to you in two parts; the first 30 minutes is a follow-up conversation with surfboard shaper Roger Hinds discussing The Dream F...

080 – Spit! January 11, 2017

11 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s show David and Scott discuss Paul Speaker’s departure from the WSL, Gabriel Media’s Surf Institute, a new Guinness Record in surfing,...

079 – Spit! December 31, 2016

31 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode David and Scott discuss the highest paid surfers of 2016, recap the Pipe Masters & the Nazare Challenge, and Scott dissects a rec...

078 – Spit! December 12, 2016

12 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s show David and Scott discuss the Surfer Awards, the controversy of the Triple Crown, a marijuana friendly house on the North Shore (and i...

077 – Spit! November 30, 2016

30 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, David and Scott discuss the world’s newest surf spots, Jeff Clark’s inside scoop on the Titan’s of Mavericks controver...

076 – Spit! November 16, 2016

16 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Massive waves have been crashing on multiple coasts in the Pacific ocean. David and Scott discuss Mavericks, Jaws, the first ever women’s Big Wave ...

075 – Spit! October 31, 2016

31 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

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074 – Spit! with Roger Hinds, Jim Kempton, October 20, 2016

20 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We have a packed show today with a couple of guests. David opens the show with a conversation with Roger Hinds about the noserider that he shaped for ...

073 – Spit! October 3, 2016

03 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode of Surf News, David and Scott discuss David’s recent article on Beach Grit that defames Kelly Slater, dumb dolphins, the Bunker...

072 – Spit! September 19, 2016

19 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode David and Scott discuss Surf Park Summit 2 (which Scott emcee’d), the Surf Aid Malibu Cup, the dubious judging and spectacular ...

071 – Spit! August 24, 2016

24 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

David and Scott discuss the proliferation of new podcast’s on the market, boards their currently riding, then they chat about the 44 year old unspo...

070 – Spit! August 10, 2016

10 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

David and Scott catch up after a month long hiatus to discuss surfing’s inclusion into the 2020 Olympics, the Padang Cup, the passing of Midget Farr...

069 – Spit! July 12, 2016

12 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s show David and Scott share Baja stories, read listener emails, discuss the controversial quarterfinal heat 1 at the JBay Open, and questi...

068 – Spit! with Dave Prodan, June 29, 2016

29 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The WSL’s VP of Communication Dave Prodan is the guest on today’s show. Dave’s a regular listener of Surf Splendor so he was eager to address ma...

067 – Spit! June 17, 2016

17 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s show David and Scott recap the spectacle that was the 2016 Fiji Pro. In addition to the surfing highlights, they analyze Wiggoly’s cont...

066 – Spit! with Matt Parker, June 8, 2016

08 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We begin today’s episode with a conversation with Matt Parker of Album Surfboards about an asymmetrical surfboard that he lent to David to surf. Dav...

065 – Spit! May 24, 2016

24 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The WSL officially owns one of the world’s finest waves, Aaron Gold’s lifeless body gets plucked from certain death by the water patrol in Fiji, p...

064 – Spit! May 2, 2016

02 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s show David and Scott discuss Dane Reynolds compensation and dispute with Quiksilver. They also chat about the Big Wave Award winners, Ke...

063 – Spit! April 19, 2016

19 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, David and Scott analyze the Australian leg of the tour and ask, is unpredictability more valued than perfection? They also co...

062 – Spit! April 4, 2016

04 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode David and Scott recap the Bells Beach event, analyze the Big Wave award nominees, spread rumors and gossip about an upcoming spec...

061 – Spit! March 18, 2016

18 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This week we cover the glory and drama that was the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast, including the injuries, the upside down world rankings, Duke-esque mane...

060 – Spit! February 29, 2016

29 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

After a couple worthy swells and one false start, The Quiksilver In Memory of Eddie Aikau Invitational finally ran on February 25th, 2016. It was glor...

059 – Spit! February 16, 2016

16 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

So much surf news! Big waves smashed Mavericks and Jaws, but not Waimea. Did Quik know? Was it all a hoax? Also, lots of green talk this week; Fergal...

058 – Spit! February 2, 2016

02 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded while David and Scott watch the final day of the Volcom Pipe Pro, the boys discuss Kelly’s plea to investigate 9/11, Quiksilver’s $600 mi...

057 – Spit! January 19, 2016

19 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

So much (dare I say it) El Nino swell pumping through the Pacific lately. David and Scott break down the seasons from Todos Santos to Peahi. Scott dis...