
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 | 381 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Sports | |||

In today’s show David Lee Noem get’s outed in the most provocative Doppelgänger yet, one surf commentator openly opines about a 21 year old surfer’s derriere, RC surfers return to harass grumpy locals, the boys receive a call from Tom Curren’s parrot... more
In today’s show Chas reveals the story behind his new Surfer’s Journal piece on Laird Hamilton as David reveals Laird latest display of ridiculousness, Slater is revealed as a fallen angel by the Fittest Flat Earther, and the boys learn why stretchy ... more
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... more
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 va... 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
7. Shea Soma
8. Devin Howard
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