The Grit! with Chas Smith

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384 - The Grit! August 6, 2026 Aug 07, 2026

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In today's show Chas and David defend and attack (respectively) JOB's recent podcast appearance and wonder if being a savant precludes one from all other sympathetic human character traits, question if Jonah Hill would annihilate them in surfing, marvel at JJF's continued development, question the race ethics in Hollywood casting, learn the dangers and benefits of fake tanning, and put a specific value on living on the beach. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

383 - The Grit! July 30, 2026 Jul 30, 2026

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In today's show David and Chas soak in the absurdity of Huntington Beach, tally the rampant injuries plaguing high-level middle aged surfers, clock another frivolous wave pool lawsuit, offer unsolicited advice to a movement coach on how to reduce her fury, learn why the WSL is pivoting to matchmaking, play hard-to-get with the siren call of yoga, and warn what can happen if you drink milk as an adult. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

382 - The Grit! July 23, 2026 Jul 23, 2026

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In today's show Chas and David peek into the future of virtual reality surfing to feel the sensation of JJF's carve at Margs and calculate what is lost in the journey, they articulate precisely where and when the backside Windshield Wiper can and should be used, long for the return of the Floater, give Meola and Layer their due applause a decade too late, learn why Gerry doesn't have time for Pipeline, and resist the return of Y2K. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

381 - The Grit! July 16, 2026 Jul 16, 2026

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In today's show David and Chas do a deep investigation to out the poser who is trying to dupe you into buying a soft top, discover the scientifically proven unit of infraction Kell and Griff broke the code of ethics, clock the appropriate time to wait for a beach parking spot, reveal surf's sordid history with sexual innuendo, and explain why it's okay (nay, advisable!) to go gay with your best bud. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

380 - The Grit! July 10, 2026 Jul 10, 2026

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In today's show David and Chas find the ultimate forecast tool to survey the surf report without the risk of getting sucked into the social media phone vortex, Griff accidentally leaks evidence that he's in one of surfing's most secretive and exclusive cabals, a listener sulks through reality after the comedown of the perfect Maldivian surf trip, KS Wave Co Austin faces financial peril, and the boys learn why making out with your spouse may salve the seven-year itch. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

Poopoo Touch by DJ Seaweed Jul 09, 2026

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A classic from the ELO era, wherein the WSL CEO had the opposite of the Midas Touch. Produced and performed by the one and only DJ Seaweed. Enjoy.

379 - The Grit! July 3, 2026 Jul 03, 2026

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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!

378 - The Grit! June 26, 2026 Jun 26, 2026

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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!

377 - The Grit! June 22, 2026 Jun 22, 2026

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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!

376 - The Grit! June 12, 2026 Jun 12, 2026

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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!

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