The Grit! with Chas Smith
The Grit! with Chas Smith
David Lee Scales
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.
379 - The Grit! July 3, 2026
In today's show Chas and David reevaluate the legacy's of surfing's most notorious big wave icon and OG stylists, reflect on the inauspicious inception of the CT's latest venue, celebrate surf culture's funeral with a DJ set by Paris Hilton and the unlikely return of a surfer lost at sea, then wonder if demo days are a scourge and warn about the dangers of sleeping in the buff. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!
Jul 3
1 hr 26 min
378 - The Grit! June 26, 2026
In today's show David and Chas review the Louis Vuitton surf capsule and fashion show, acknowledge one of the most influential surfers of this generation, make an alarming accusation at Surfer Magazine, reveal the heralded world champ who tried to cut the bathroom line, measure the distance from the beach it's acceptable to ride a bike in a bikini, and warn the dangers of having a favorite surfer as an adult. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!
Jun 26
1 hr 29 min
377 - The Grit! June 22, 2026
In today's show Chas gives the Moroccan surf report and finally unlocks the joys of big boarding, David fills him in on the major upsets in Brazil, and the cisgender white males dissect Tyler Wright's oral sex pantomime claim, reveal the greatest surf magazine cover of all time, advise on a perfect must-have surf caboodle, and explain the dangers of crying as an adult male. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!
Jun 22
1 hr 43 min
376 - The Grit! June 12, 2026
In today's show, live from Morocco, David and Chas bid a fond farewell to a moderation great, reveal how the WSL hamstrung an innocent CT surfer's potential, get floored by the souliest surfer's lauding of chlorinated tube time, explain why you should never dab someone up, navigate how to rewrite your social media history, and learn about the time Megan Fox got to see Chas embarrass his family. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!
Jun 12
1 hr 10 min
375 - The Grit! June 5, 2026
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 employ at Hayden, hear about old school street justice from Sunny Garcia, explain the relief that comes from horse massage, and identify that there are far worse things than being anal. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!
Jun 5
1 hr 48 min
374 - The Grit! May 29, 2026
In today's show David and Chas question the intelligence quotient required to be labeled a "boob", worry about the Dora household dynamics, question the purity of Stab's latest winner amidst a bombshell of new truth, pay remembrance to one of California's surfing savants, and determine the exact age to stop fighting back pain and accept a hobbled life. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!
May 29
1 hr 26 min
373 - The Grit! May 21, 2026
In today's show Chas and David fantasize about a life after quitting surfing, wonder the pleasures of dragging their nether regions through a gapping pit, finally pay respects to Hamana Kalili, flirt with the idea of a having a surfboard dalliance, discover the ultimate White Person Problem, and endeavor to teach the youth the exquisite pleasure of snapping a towel on someone's butt. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!
May 21
1 hr 46 min
372 - The Grit! May 15, 2026
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 unique to all Curren stories, learn how to prime the body to find a soulmate, learn that nudity isn't all it's cracked up to be, and question your surf prowess if you've never broken a board. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!
May 15
1 hr 43 min
371 - The Grit! May 7, 2026
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 need to educate, discover a Multilevel Marketing Scheme has been masquerading as a marital art for 700 years, and advise what to do when you start morphing into your pet. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!
May 7
1 hr 40 min
370 - The Grit! May 1, 2026
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 Brazzo surf fan is actually the lowest form of fandom, celebrate the generosity of one our OG surf champs, and revel in the benevolent glow of giving away surfboards. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!
May 1
1 hr 42 min
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