
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 387 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Sports | |||

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
In today's show Chas and David demarcate fighting's return to surf culture, welcome back vigilante justice and false cracks, celebrate the uber competitive Snapper Rocks comp, discover Joel Tudor's presidential ancestor and realize the reason for his... more
In today's show David and Chas welcome Steph back to her rightful position, investigate the real source of Carissa's weepy win, discover why this new unsponsored era of pro surfing might foster a return to personalities, question whether the rabid Br... more
In today's show Chas and David mark the entry to professional surfing's new era of ultra fitness, and then witness surfing's core score plummet as Kim K enters the lineup, Zeke joins OnlyFans, "Yew!" hits peak saturation, then Garet from Central Coas... more
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You both literally laughed at the fartman joke. Listen to the tape. Sept 12 2025
Such a great listen. Spend many a drive cruising along with the fellas. Always something good. 5/5
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.
This is the beat podcast for real.
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
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A vibrant exploration of surf culture and its intersection with wider societal issues is at the heart of the discussions. Episodes frequently shift between light-hearted anecdotes and deeper commentaries on various subjects, including parenting, community dynamics, celebrity influences, and the implications of contemporary pop culture within surfing. Notably, the insights offered by the hosts portray a refreshing take on not just surf-related topics, but also broader aspects such as personal growth, nostalgia, and irreverent humor, catering to listeners who appreciate both entertainment and substance. This podcast is likely to appeal to those who value a mix of insights into the surf lifestyle, spontaneous banter, and critical commentary on... more
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Recent guests on The Grit! include:
1. Com Turren
2. Chris Christenson
3. James Santana
4. Backside Dave
5. Alejandro Santana Vallarta
6. Kevin Miller
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8. Devin Howard
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