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The Grit! with Chas Smith

David Lee Scales
Surfing
Surf Culture
World Surf League
Kelly Slater
Florida Surf Film Festival
Filipe Toledo
Christmas
Shopify
Beachgrit
Thanksgiving
Griffin Colapinto
Valentine's Day
Felipe Toledo
Chopu
Natural Selection
Carissa Moore
WSL
Social Media
Halloween
Huntington Beach

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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In today's show Chas and David question the ethics of the El Salvador local who kicked his board at Jack Robinson, survey Italo's laceration from a different local, witness a near end of life at End Of The Road, learn the exact timeline of Taj's empl... more

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In today's show David and Chas laud the successes of Stab High, grimace at the horror show in Raglan, bask in the retribution of the monk seal attacker, attempt to rewire their personalities, discover why kindness is the new cool, identify a theme un... more

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Recent Guests

Shea Somma
A surfboard shaper who revitalized Chas's surfing career.
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Com Turren
A legal expert commenting on surfboard design and culture.
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Chris Christenson
Renowned surfboard shaper participating in shaping competitions.
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James Santana
Grant writer with a passion for surfing and surfing culture.
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Backside Dave
Surfer from New Jersey sharing stories and experiences in the surfing world.
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Alejandro Santana Vallarta
A passionate surfer and board collector with experience in surf culture.
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Kevin Miller
Film festival organizer and director.
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Episode: 323 - The Grit! June 6, 2025
Shea Soma
Surfboard Shaper
Episode: 316 - The Grit! April 18, 2025
Devin Howard
Surfer and son of Karen Howard, a legend in East Coast surfing history.
Episode: 297 - The Grit! December 6, 2024

Hosts

Chas Smith
Co-host of The Grit!, affiliated with BeachGrit / Surf Splendor Network; central voice in surf culture commentary.
David Lee Scales
Co-host of The Grit!, Host of The Grit! with Chas Smith; affiliated with The Grit! / Surf Splendor Network and BeachGrit.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 587 ratings
  • You both literally laughed at the fartman joke

    You both literally laughed at the fartman joke. Listen to the tape. Sept 12 2025

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cbrody2008
    United States9 months ago
  • The best

    Such a great listen. Spend many a drive cruising along with the fellas. Always something good. 5/5

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    aquaticjumanji
    Canadaa year ago
  • 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    _Luke S
    United States3 years ago
  • The best podcast

    This is the beat podcast for real.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CreateElement
    United States3 years ago
  • Bit rich

    Love the pod guys but I have to point out the irony of saying that you’re both pretty happy for there to be no prize money involved in putting your life at risk surfing Waimea. Then asking your listeners for money… for talking about guys surfing Waimea. No Barrel X

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    no barrel
    Australia3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Energetic, sharp surf culture banter; honest takes on industry dynamics.
Entertaining mix of humor and deep cuts on surf politics, brands, and events.
Loved for authenticity and candid banter, with occasional critiques of hype.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

336 - The Grit! September 5, 2025
Q: Who has more claim to a wave, the person who has been surfing that particular wave for longer or the person who happens to have been born closer in proximity to said wave?
The person who has been surfing that particular wave for longer has more claim to it, regardless of whether they are a local or not.
334 - The Grit! August 23, 2025
Q: What is the origin of the hangover?
The hangover originated from sailors who would hang over ropes to sleep when they were too drunk to pay for a bed.
334 - The Grit! August 23, 2025
Q: Did you have a rough night last night? Is that what led to the rough morning?
Yes, it was a rough night, and that's exactly what's happening right now.
333 - The Grit! August 15, 2025
Q: How do you feel about doing surf contests as a non-pro?
It's mostly accepted and supported in Australia, but can be seen as cringy in the U.S.
328 - The Grit! July 11, 2025
Q: What are your thoughts on barefoot culture in public places?
Both hosts agree that while going barefoot works in some environments, wearing shoes in public spaces is important for societal norms.

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A weekly, irreverent take on surf culture and headlines, mixing sharp banter between two long-running hosts with timely commentary on pro surfing, sponsorships, and the ever-evolving BeachGrit sphere. The show often blends industry insider chatter with pop culture detours, listener calls, and humorous segments, making it a go-to for listeners who want candid debates about the sport, its personalities, and the business around it. Noteworthy is the duo's willingness to challenge hype, lampoon industry figures, and thread Culture, business, and sport into a single, fast-paced conversation that feels like hanging with well-informed friends.

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Recent guests on The Grit! include:

1. Shea Somma
2. Com Turren
3. Chris Christenson
4. James Santana
5. Backside Dave
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7. Kevin Miller
8. Shea Soma

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