The Grit! with Chas Smith
David Lee ScalesThe 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 | 412 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Sports | |||
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In today's show Chas and David uncover new layers and direct stories of assault starting to emerge from the surf industry indicating a far more pervasive problem than previously known and a policy in place at the WSL which may have unintentionally si... more
In today's show David and Chas discuss the past surf stories of sexual misconduct that are now coming to light under the lens of the recent Al Cleland Jr. accusations and they analyze how such a pervasive system of abuse and concealment persevered fo... more
In today's show Chas and David discuss the horrific sexual assault allegations against CT surfer Al Cleland Jr and surf photographers Ryan Craig and Domenic Mosqueira, the other women who have come forward with past allegations, the women who brought... more
In today's show David and Chas plead to the industry for an invite to their new fav surf event, discover why greatness requires patience, determine when to regulate the grumpy local, learn that shapers forget their fins too, feel guilty for peeking a... more
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I look forward to each Saturdays The Grit episode. Weeks surfing news wrapped up into a jovial discussion. More aligned with Chas points of view than DLS but hey thanks guys.
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Lost a lot of commentators through your discus cull, me being one of them . All good things must come to an end i suppose .
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Podcast Addict512 days agocampbell- You both literally laughed at the fartman joke
You both literally laughed at the fartman joke. Listen to the tape. Sept 12 2025
Apple Podcasts5Cbrody2008
United Statesa year ago - The best
Such a great listen. Spend many a drive cruising along with the fellas. Always something good. 5/5
Apple Podcasts5aquaticjumanji
Canada2 years 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 Podcasts5_Luke SUnited States3 years ago - The best podcast
This is the beat podcast for real.
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Apple Podcasts | #227 |  Australia/Sports |
Apple Podcasts | #211 |  South Africa/Sports |
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Two regular hosts deliver a freewheeling take on surf headlines, culture, and industry dynamics, mixing sharp commentary with humor. Episodes frequently critique WSL judging and heat tactics, discuss sponsorships, tech trends like AI and VR, and weave in pop culture tangents, travel, and personal stories. The format leans into candid, opinionated dialogue, listener interactions, and a strong sense of surf-world insider perspective, making it appealing to fans who want fearless commentary, industry context, and entertaining banter without pretension.
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The Grit! launched 9 years ago and published 412 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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1. Tyler from Sivantz
2. Tommy Inken
3. Flo Meier
4. Shea Somma
5. Com Turren
6. Chris Christenson
7. James Santana
8. Backside Dave
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