The Grit! with Chas Smith

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228 - The Grit! August 10, 2023 Aug 10, 2023

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In today's show David and Chas assess the unspeakable devastation on Maui, find the footage of Ethan Ewing's back-breaking wipe out at Teahupo'o, Conner Coffin reveal's ELO's role in his decision to retire, Christian Fletcher publicly flogs Shaun Tomson, and Rochelle Ballard plays supreme enforcer in an all-female cast 'Pros In The Wild'. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

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227 - The Grit! August 3, 2023 Aug 03, 2023

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In today's show Chas and David break down the (most recent) brawl in HB, critique how a talentless and confused man ruined "Surf Girls: Hawai'i", Laird reconnects with his fan base through aspirational living on goose liver and luxe luggage, and Pros In The Wild confirms and confronts the legacies of three separate World Champs; here, gone, and one indubitably indisposed.

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226 - The Grit! July 27, 2023 Jul 27, 2023

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Back! David and Chas are joined by Travis Ferré to discuss the Inherent Bummer Factory at the US Open next week, gossip about Chas' award winning article revealing the truth about Erik Logan and his recent sighting, the boys then field call-ins about Pros In The Wild that range from the quizzical Curren sightings to laughable Laird lampoonery. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

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225 - The Grit! July 13, 2023 Jul 13, 2023

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In today's show an exhausted Bruce Irons packs unmakeable shorebreak barrels, Michael Ho forces a listener to level up, Jonah outlines his plans for a Hot Hill Summer, Surf Equity redefines the meaning of "equality", ELO puts down the SUPaddle to snuggle up with Madea, and the David and Chas finally land on their million dollar idea. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

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224 - The Grit! July 7, 2023 Jul 07, 2023

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In today's show Chas and David devise a plan to get a meeting with Ziff and propose a WSL takeover, spread rumors about ELO's firing, listeners regale us with tales of Fletcher's and Freestone's in the wild, Honolulu County offers a blueprint to kooks for how to clog the lineups, and they unlock the secret ingredient for a passionate love affair. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

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223 - Goodbye, ELO! Jun 30, 2023

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Erik Logan has parted ways from the WSL "effective immediately"! David and Chas discuss Erik not making the Cut, speculate on the reason for his sudden elimination, detail the millions of dollars he squandered and promoted as "successes", predict who will replace him as CEO, and attempt to decipher the exact mess the "Chief People & Purpose Officer" has to clean up. Enjoy!

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222 - The Grit! June 29, 2023 Jun 29, 2023

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In today's show Chas and David discover the true reason why youth have abandoned surfing, try to determine when our heroes became our corporate overlords, lament how our ire for the WSL has shifted to apathy, and the perfect 4th of July strategy to avoid the double dip. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

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221 - The Grit! June 22, 2023 Jun 23, 2023

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In today's "getting old" themed show Chas and David analyze why the youth have abandoned surfing, celebrate Laird's new bromance with Bezos, take bets on a the Zuck vs Musk cage match, vehemently disagree on the ideal trans woman, and Chas's wife pleads for you to get health insurance. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

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220 - The Grit! June 16, 2023 Jun 16, 2023

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In today's show Chas and David marvel at Derek Ho's under appreciated backside snap, celebrate The Package's well-deserved biopic, guffaw at WSL One Ocean's new wave pool in Abu Dhabi, try to undercut Big Ding Repair's corporate interests, and receive hate mail from fans of plus-sized rappers. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

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219 - The Grit! June 8, 2023 Jun 08, 2023

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In today's show Chas and David finally zero in on the root of so much judging controversy, style! How to identify it. How to define it. How contests breed bad style. And Chas sets out on a mission to find out if Erik BufaLogan has officially left the building. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

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