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The Grit! with Chas Smith

David Lee Scales
The Grit! with Chas Smith
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  • The Grit! with Chas Smith

    364 - The Grit! March 20, 2026

    2026/03/20 | 1h 24 mins.
    In today’s show The Grit! influence finds it’s way to Tom Curren, Caio Ibelli delivers an ominous warning to new CT qualifiers, Israel joins the Tour, elitists SoCal surfers show how abandon your corporate overlords, Chas designs a plan to fix Malibu while David manifests never coveting it, and they begin a petition to get paternity wildcards for beleaguered WSL fathers-to-be. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! 
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  • The Grit! with Chas Smith

    363 - The Grit! March 13, 2026

    2026/03/13 | 1h 28 mins.
    In today’s episode David and Chas delve deep into the Harvey Weinstein and WSL connection and determine when to distance yourself from lecherous friends, analyze the veracity of Joel Tudor’s accusations against Kelly Slater for his BJJ stolen belt valor, dig into the devastation of soft tops for the culture and the environment, learn the worst possible place to camp on a surf trip, and discover why you should definitely book dance lessons for you and your spouse. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

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  • The Grit! with Chas Smith

    362 - The Grit! March 6, 2026

    2026/03/06 | 1h 31 mins.
    In today’s show Chas confronts (and maybe reconciles) his longboard spite, Tony Hawk teaches Kelly Slater a lesson in how to contribute to the surf community while David designs a plan for redemption for Slater through exorcism, Gerry Lopez gets outed as a member of an elite secret society, Steph becomes an actual Barbie doll, and we learn which is the best culinary contraband to bring into the lineup. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!
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  • The Grit! with Chas Smith

    361 - The Grit! February 28, 2026

    2026/02/28 | 1h 41 mins.
    In today’s show David and Chas investigate the ISA’s latest bid to devalue the WSL and bolster their own reputation as the governing body of competitive surfing, discover Taylor Knox’s new career opportunity as Hollywood stunt double, one listener confronts a shocking revelation of how he almost imploded his happy marriage, and Chas is forced to reckon with a heartbreaking realization. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!
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  • The Grit! with Chas Smith

    360 - The Grit! February 20, 2026

    2026/02/20 | 1h 32 mins.
    In today’s show David and Chas share the harrowing details of Kolohe’s recent near tragedy, report on the massive shakeup underfoot of Gabriel Medina, pit Chris Hemsworth vs Josh Brolin in the ultimate surf celeb battle, learn why a pedicure may be the ultimate sign of a core surfer, and discover why rum may be JJF’s secret weapon. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!
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About The Grit! with Chas Smith

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.
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